Raja Ampat
June 6th - 16th, 2024 1 spot available *This is a mixed trip $5,100* Deluxe Stateroom $5,550* Master Stateroom Prices are per person * (CC will incur a 3.3% fee) *Fuel Surcharges are a possibility |
Raja Ampat June 6-16th, 2024 S3 Trip Leader: Hank ("Scoobz") Raja Ampat is really far away from anywhere, and this is trip takes a commitment of time, but the rewards are high for the effort. We are also offering a pre-trip to Misool Eco Resort for travelers looking to extend their time in the Raja Ampat Archipelago. The best way to access Raja Ampat is via Jakarta and then flying inter-Indonesia on Garuda airlines up to Sorong. Sorong is also accessible via Bali but the routings are less convenient. Bali is a great place to spend a few days on either end of the trip so there are trade-offs on your routings. Please let us know if you need any help arranging a Bali pre-trip stay. Further details about getting to Raja Ampat are found at the bottom of this page. All participants are required to be in Sorong the day before the boat departs, so please plan accordingly. S3 can help with early accommodations and recommendations on where to stay for your early arrival. Divers will have the opportunity to do up to 33 dives on this 10 night trip. Raja Ampat is home to pristine and wildly diverse reefs, making it a Photographer and Videographers paradise, so make sure you bring your cameras. There will be a Photo Pro on board who offers free pointers and lessons during our trip. Our ten-night adventures aboard the Raja Ampat Aggressor departs from Sorong. During our excursion we will be exploring the Raja’s main islands, Batanta, Misool, Salawati and Waigeo, also known as the “Four Kings.”
*All dives are made from 2 dive tenders *Tender diving requires all divers to be reasonably fit, and physically capable of climbing up into the dive tenders after each dive. Inclusions: -Airport Transfers -10 nights aboard the Raja Ampat Aggressor (photos here) -Up to 33 dives -Double Occupancy Accommodations in Deluxe or Master Staterooms -Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily with snacks in between -Soda, Tea, Coffee, Juice -Beer and Wine onboard the boat! Exclusions: -Airfare -Food or Drink outside of the meals served on the Liveaboard -Gear Rentals -Specialty Trainings, Certifications while onboard -Port Fees, Marine Park Fees, Local Taxes & Surcharges ($450 pp*). -Hotel accommodations before or after the trip. It's recommended to arrive a day early into Sorong. *Depending on the economy and the state of fuel prices leading up to our trip, a fuel surcharge may be added for this itinerary. Fuel surcharges are outside of S3 Adventure Travel's control and are added at the sole discretion of Aggressor Inc. *Dive Insurance is mandatory for this trip. *Travel insurance is not required but is highly recommended for these remote trips. *All travelers must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (vaccinated and boosted) to participate in this adventure. Check out the proposed route we'll take around Raja Ampat below- 
Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather and logistics, and is at the Captain’s discretion.
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Getting to Raja Ampat:
In regards to getting to Raja Ampat, guests will need to select a flight that lands in Sorong, West Papua no later than 7 am The best and most reliable flight options access Sorong via Jakarta with either of the below flights. GARUDA AIRLINES GA682 CGK-SOQ (Jakarta to Sorong) ETD: 00:20 ETA: 06:35 GA683 SOQ-CGK (Sorong to Jakarta) ETD: 08:25 ETA: 10:05 -or- BATIK AIR ID7797 CGK-SOQ (Jakarta to Sorong) ETD: OO:35 ETA: 06:40 ID7780 SOQ-CGK (Sorong to Jakarta) ETD: 10:45 ETA: 12:45 You would need to arrive in Jakarta the day prior to your trip with us, as check-in for the domestic flights would be in the evening on this day. Alternatively, we highly recommend that guests consider flying into Sorong one day early in order to recover from jet lag and ensure that no flight delays result in missing the scheduled transfer boat. -We recommend leaving a minimum of 4 hours between the domestic flights and any connecting international flights. Delays happen, and happen more frequently in remote regions of the world. -On the departure day from the boat you will arrive back in Sorong at approximately 5-6 pm and will spend one night there. THIS IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION, WAITING ON FLIGHT ROUTINGS and SCHEDULES TO OPEN UP BEFORE FINISHING. |