Raja Ampat Liveaboards
With hundreds of islands off the West Papuan coast, Raja Ampat – the Coral Triangle boasts the highest marine biodiversity in the world and should be on every diver’s bucket list!
The underwater realm is a magical wonderland with healthy reefs bustling with colorful fish fleeing from hunting predators. Raja Ampat, especially, is the most stunning paradise, or as the Luxury Yachts put it, “the most gorgeous archipelago on earth“.
Due to its vast size, Raja Ampat is best explored by liveaboard. Our local Fleet consists of two budget-friendly, comfortable boats. Epica’s permanent home is in Raja Ampat, where she cruises among the Four Kings all year-round. The Jaya is more migratory in nature and moves seasonally between Komodo and Raja Ampat.
Scuba Republic’s professional crew has years of experience in handling Liveaboards and is intimately familiar with the region and its quirks. During the liveaboard trip, safety is always a priority when choosing dive sites and dive profiles. Before every dive, currents and conditions are checked to make sure the site is suitable for all divers. A comprehensive briefing on topography, currents and possible marine life encounters precedes all water activities.
As much as we enjoy crowded dive sites, we prefer the fishy variation. We try to avoid the rush hours and limit our dive groups to 4 guests per guide. Our Raja Ampat liveaboard hosts a maximum of 14 guests.
Every staff member on our liveaboard is passionate about marine life and our environment. We are conscious of the impact we have on it and do our best to keep it to a minimum. Scuba Republic runs our boats as eco-friendly as reality and budget allow and serve fresh, locally produced food within the limits of availability.
We are looking forward to taking you on an epic journey through the realm of the Four Kings!
We have two Liveaboards
operating in Raja Ampat
Scroll down below to see the schedules
Jaya
Epica
Jaya Liveaboard
Schedule & prices
The Jaya is our expedition vessel. She moves seasonally between Komodo, Raja Ampat, and long-range expeditions. This boat is completely hand-built over the course of eighteen months and looks stunning with her six sails up. The upper deck has plenty of shaded space for lounging, napping, eating, or just enjoying the breath-taking scenery as it quietly passes by. It includes several separate tables with round the edge seating so that you can spread out in the space in between dives.
On the sun deck area, you find beanbags for your afternoon nap, sunbathing, or for star gazing at night. The dive deck is equipped with tank spaces around the edge while the centre provides room to store fins and masks, hanging space for wetsuits, and freshwater containers for torches and cameras.
Unique Expedition Trips.
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Maumere - Alor Expedition (2024)
3 Oct 2024
7D/6N
Twin cabin - shared bathroom
USD 2160 (~ IDR 33’480’000)Double cabin - en-suite bathroom
USD 2550 (~ IDR 39’525’000) -
Ambon - Banda - Ambon Expedition (2024)
19 Oct 2024 or 2 Nov 2024
10D/9N
Twin cabin - shared bathroom
USD 3150 (~ IDR 48’825’000)Double cabin - en-suite bathroom
USD 3500 (~ IDR 54’250’000) -
Ambon - Raja Ampat Expedition (2024)
14 Nov 2024
11D/10N
Twin cabin - shared bathroom
USD 3530 (~ IDR 54’715’000)Double cabin - en-suite bathroom
USD 4000 (~ IDR 62’000’000)
Epica Liveaboard
Schedules & Itineraries
A traditional fishing boat, completely refitted for diving with sustainably planted trees, the Epica is an open, breezy boat with two decks and a little sun deck on top of the captain’s cabin. With a length of 24m she may not be the biggest boat in the area, but definitely one of the faster ones!
The lower deck sits just above the ocean and contains 7 guest cabins with bunk beds. The doors slide open on the sides of the vessel. You may keep your doors open during the night to let in the cool sea breeze and wake up to the morning sun tickling your nose. Cabins are basic and without frills but are equipped with power sockets and fans for your convenience. Two shared bathrooms provide freshwater showers, shampoo, and soap to keep up with basic hygiene. Conveniently located at the stern on the lower deck is our dive prep area. Here we fill the tanks, set up equipment and get ready for our dive adventures.
Often, we get to jump directly from the Epica onto the sites. Others may require us to take a quick trip in our tender. The upper deck serves as a common area where you can lounge in a bean bag, take a nap in the hammock and browse through fish books. This is also where all our buffet-style meals are served. A big table provides ample room to gather in the evening for a round of cards.
Epica cruises Raja Ampat all year round and offers different itineraries depending on the season and length of the cruise. They have one thing in common – they are designed to make the most of your experience in Raja Ampat when traveling on a budget!
