Karst islands rising from turquoise water in Raja Ampat
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Raja Ampat, Far East

Route
Indonesia by liveaboard
Length
8 days
From
$14,200 per person

The last paradise, by liveaboard: eight days across the richest reefs on earth, far from anything that resembles a road.

The shape of it

Day by day.

  1. Day 01

    Sorong → Waisai

    Ferry across to Waisai and embark your liveaboard; first snorkel off the stern.

    A pinisi liveaboard at anchor
  2. Day 02

    Misool karsts

    Enter the southern labyrinths — lagoon swims between mushroom-shaped islands.

    Karst islands and lagoons
  3. Day 03

    Fiabacet & Magic Mountain

    The signature reefs: clouds of fusiliers and mantas passing below.

  4. Day 04

    Wayag

    Climb the viewpoint over the shark-tooth lagoon archipelago; paddle among baby blacktips.

    Islands scattered across a turquoise sea
  5. Day 05

    Arborek & manta point

    Cleaning-station mantas by morning; village visit for woodcarvings and song.

  6. Day 06

    Pianemo

    The 'mini Wayag' islets at dusk; night on deck under southern stars.

  7. Day 07

    Kri & Mansuar

    Reef-point snorkels and a beach barbecue ashore with the crew.

  8. Day 08

    Return Sorong

    Slow morning crossing; disembark and fly onward via Manado or Jakarta.

What's woven in

Already taken care of.

  • Full-board liveaboard charter, all park fees
  • Snorkel and dive guide with gear
  • Domestic Sorong legs coordinated end-to-end
  • CMJC designer managing international connections

Plan a trip

Your escape begins with a conversation.

Four short questions. Your answers go straight to the travel designer who'll plan your trip.

  • 01A first draft of ideas within days
  • 02One dedicated designer, first call to final sunset
  • 03No obligation — just ideas

Step 1 of 4Start with the feeling

How do you want to feel by the water?

Choose a feeling to continue