Explore the richest marine life on Earth on this ultimate itinerary, combining the most iconic regions of Raja Ampat

Overview

An extraordinary liveaboard journey through some of West Papua’s most remarkable marine regions, this Raja Ampat Ultimate itinerary blends the iconic reefs of Misool with the remote beauty of Penemu, Wayag, and Gam, offering an unforgettable exploration of Raja Ampat’s richest shallow waters.

Designed for adventurous snorkelers, the trip blends rich reef life, manta encounters, and a true sense of exploration in one of the most remote corners of Indonesia.

Porcelain Crab in sea anemone in Misool — Porcelain Crab in a carpet sea anemone, Misool

Trip Highlights

This itinerary explores Raja Ampat’s most iconic areas, including Misool, Wayag, the Dampier Strait, and the Fam/Penemu region. Expect colorful reefs, dense fish life, dramatic underwater topography, and some of the most biodiverse shallow waters on the planet. In addition to snorkeling, the trip includes dinghy rides, birdwatching opportunities, and short hikes to breathtaking viewpoints.
Enjoy a unique trip exclusively tailored to snorkelers! Our trip will include 25 to 30 different snorkeling locations that will give you ample opportunity to spot all the unique Coral Triangle marine life. Every day, we will be in a search for the region’s most iconic species, from tiny nudibranch to oceanic manta rays.
Common sightings on this itinerary includes manta rays, sea turtes, reef sharks, and a unique diversity of reef fish and critters (anemonefish, scorpionfish, Napoleons, nudibranchs, humphead parrotfish...). We may also spot wobbegongs, walking sharks, frogfish, and mobula rays.
We will explore the region aboard the Seahorse, a 16-passenger luxury liveaboard designed for underwater exploration, fully chartered for our group of snorkelers. The Seahorse offers 8 comfortable cabins, all equipped with individually controlled air conditioning. Each cabin features a private bathroom with a separate toilet and hot shower, along with ample storage space for personal belongings.

Pricing, Inclusions & Policies

13 days/12 nights, 5-17 March 2028: 6490 US$ per person. Seaview Cabin: +260 US$ per person

Prices are based on double occupancy. The trip starts/ends in Sorong, West Papua.

If you’re traveling alone and are willing to share a cabin with another solo traveler, but don’t see this option in the cabin selection pop-up, please get in touch with us.

Cost Includes

Your guides and all snorkeling activities throughout the trip
Other activities (Misool rangers station, hike to the Love Lagoon in Misool, dinghy ride in Farondi and Wayag, hike to Wayag viewpoint, village visits, rainforest walk to a Bird of Paradise mating tree).
12-day/11-night liveaboard on the Seahorse from 6 to 17 March 2028
1 night at the Aston Sorong on 5 March 2028 (pre-cruise)
All meals, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, and hot drinks throughout the trip
All transportation and transfers from/to Sorong Airport
5GB Satellite WiFi Internet connection

Cost Excludes

Air tickets from your home to Sorong
Snorkeling equipment and wetsuit
Massages
Laundry
Alcoholic beverages
Satellite WiFi Internet connection beyond the complimentary 5GB (10 euros/GB)
Trip insurance
Marine Park, port and local contributions fees: 300 euros per person, to be paid onboard in cash only in Euro, US dollar or Indonesian Rupiah
Tips and gratuities

Payment Plan (per person) :

Payment	Amount & Due Date
Initial deposit*	USD 850 – Due at booking (confirmation)
Interim payment	USD 1,850 – Due on 5 March 2027
Balance payment	Balance – Due on 5 December 2027

*The initial deposit payment, together with waiver signature and acceptance of our Terms & Conditions, confirms the booking. These steps are completed in one action via our online booking button (“Book now”).

Cancellation policy (per person) :

Time	Cancellation Fee
≥ D-365	Deposit converted into a credit note valid 24 months (non-cash refundable). Interim and/or balance paid in advance refundable less USD 150 per person.
D-364 to Interim Payment Due Date	Forfeiture of the deposit (non-refundable). Interim and/or balance paid in advance refundable less USD 150 per person (financial/processing fees).
Interim Payment Due Date to D-90	Cancellation fee = deposit + interim payment (non-refundable). If cancellation occurs after the Interim Payment Due Date, the interim payment remains due whether already paid or not.
D-90 to D-60	Cancellation fee = 75% of the Total Trip Price (maximum refund 25%).
D-59 to D-0	Cancellation fee = 100% of the Total Trip Price (no refund).

Please refer to our full Terms & Conditions for detailed provisions. “Total Trip Price” includes applicable service add-ons purchased via Planet Snorkeling unless otherwise stated.