Dive Safari

Aerial view of a lush tropical island in Raja Ampat with overwater bungalows, dense green trees, and clear water surrounding the island, with some docks connecting the bungalows to the shore.
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Raja Ampat Dive Safari

Our Dive Safari is the perfect budget-friendly alternative to a liveaboard in Raja Ampat. You’ll dive the same world-class sites around the Dampier Strait, but instead of sleeping on a boat, you’ll stay on land and experience authentic Papuan island life.

Each day we explore the region’s most spectacular dive spots, followed by relaxing surface intervals on pristine beaches or visits to local villages. Evenings are spent on charming islands, where you’ll fall asleep to the sound of the waves.

By joining a Dive Safari, you also support local Papuan families. Accommodation is in traditional homestays — simple wooden huts with a mattress, mosquito net, shared bathroom, and a veranda with stunning sea views. Meals are home-cooked and typically include fresh fish, rice, vegetables, and fruit. Vegetarian options are limited but can be arranged.

If you’re seeking a meaningful adventure — one that blends iconic diving with real local culture — this is the experience for you.

Dive Big, Live Simple, Feel Real

Local Homestays *tentative

(10 dives)

5 Days / 4 Nights

  • We meet at Scuba Republic Basecamp at 12:00 for lunch. If you need a pick-up from the ferry, please let us know in advance.

    After lunch we make sure all the necessary paperwork is in order and set up your dive equipment.

    Around 14:00 we will leave from our Base Camp and head towards our first dive site around Friwen Island.

    After our first dive site, we move on to Besir Bay for the night.

  • Our second day is full of adventure. On our journey to Piaynemo, we snorkeling in jellyfish lake and dive some of the most famous coral reefs in the area.

    We spend the night on the nearby island of Fam.

  • After watching the sunrise over the white, sandy beach of our homestay we set out to explore the Piaynemo islands.

    We have 2 dives around the piaynemo island, Lush coral gardens and massive aggregations of fish keep us entertained throughout the day. we climb the 355 steps to the iconic viewpoint at Piaynemo.

    After we finished climbing in the Piaynemo area we wave goodbye to the spectacular landscape while our Safari boat takes us back to central Raja Ampat.

    We sleep in the local village in Arborek island.

  • After breakfast, we continued our first dive at Manta Point, and we still had 2 more dives around Mansuar Island and Kri Island.

    After the third dive of the day, our boat will take us to the homestay on Kri Island. 

  • On our way back to Waigeo, we dive an enchanted jetty and one of the most famous dive sites in Raja Ampat before we return to our Basecamp for lunch.

    You will be back in time to catch the 14:00 ferry from Waisai to Sorong.

Itineraries are subject to change. We do everything we can to choose the best dive sites, land visits, and homestay locations based on changing variables such as weather and dive conditions for our Dive Safaris.

An aerial view of a lush tropical island in Raja Ampat surrounded by clear turquoise water with coral reefs visible beneath the surface.
A scenic view of rustic bamboo huts on stilts along a turquoise water body, surrounded by lush green trees and rocky terrain, with people swimming and relaxing. Raja Ampat
A large crab with purple and brown coloring on a wooden deck, with a person's bare feet visible at the bottom of the image.
Scuba Republic Dive Safari in Raja Ampat.
Children playing soccer outdoors on a grassy field with trees and a church in the background, during sunset. Raja Ampat
Tropical beach with clear water, white sand, and tall palm trees with lush green foliage. There are small wooden huts among the trees under a bright blue sky. Raja Ampat
Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs along a wooden dock in clear water, with a lush green forest and cloudy blue sky in the background. Raja Ampat

  Safari Rate  

5 Days / 4 Nights

$750

per Person

Departures:
Every Monday from our Basecamp

booking request

If none of our scheduled trips fit your plans, just let us know.

Get in touch

For groups of 4 or more, we can usually arrange extended 6–7 day safaris.

Aerial view of a wooden pier extending into the ocean, with a boat docked at the end and two smaller structures on the pier. The beach and shallow waters surround the pier. Raja Ampat
A small wooden house on stilts over calm water with a whale fin visible in the foreground and mountains in the background. Raja Ampat
Aerial view of a wooden observation deck with a group of people, surrounded by dense green jungle, with a sign that reads 'Top View of PiayNemo'.

General information

    • 3 meals per day.

    • Accommodation in homestays (shared bed).

    • Drinking water, tea, and coffee.

    • Light snacks and refreshments.

    • Dive guide (ratio 1 : 4)

    • Weights, weight belts, and tanks

  • MARINE PARK FEE

    • Foreign nationals IDR 700,000 (~45 USD) per year

    Indonesian citizens IDR 350,000 (~25 USD) per year

    ENTRANCE FEE

    • Foreign nationals IDR 1.000,000 (~70 USD) per entry

    • Indonesian citizens IDR 300,000 (~18 USD) per entry

    If you already have a valid Raja Ampat Marine Park ticket, please let us know in advance.
    If you already have a valid Raja Ampat Marine Park card (PIN), please let us know in advance.

    • Local Contribution Fee:
      IDR 300,000 - 500,000 per person per trip

    • Pick up from Waisai harbor to Scuba Republic for non-staying Basecamp guest - USD 25 per person (one way)

    • Private guide (inquire for current prices and availability)

    • Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)

    • Refresher or course dives (inquire for current prices and availability)

    • Crew gratuities (recommendation: approx. 10% of trip cost / person)

    • Dive equipment US$ 20 per day (BCD, Regulator, Boots, Fins, Mask, Wetsuit)

    • Dive computer US$ 17 (Suunto Zoop) per day per person

    • Torch US$5

  • Our dive safari trips depart from our Basecamp, not from Waisai harbor. To ensure a smooth start and end to your adventure, we highly recommend staying at least 1 night before and 1 night after your Dive Safari.

    This gives you time to relax, settle in, and prepare your gear without any rush.

    Stay at Our Basecamp

    • Shared Dorm: USD 30/night/person

    • Private Room: USD 80/night/room

    • All stays include 3 meals per day + pickup/drop-off from Waisai harbor.

    Contact us to book your stay or for more details.

  • SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

    • $190

    • Course duration : 2 days

    • Included: eLearning, SSI digital certification

    SSI Adventure Dive (Deep, Perfect Buoyancy, Ecology or Tides & Current)

    • $40

    • Duration: 1 Adventure Dive

    • Included: SSI digital recognition card

Contact us for further questions.

  • A manta ray swimming underwater near the sandy ocean floor.
  • Aerial view of a tropical beach with white sand, clear blue water, palm trees, beach huts, and a dock with a boat
  • A black and white fish swimming in the ocean.
  • Boat with people sailing on clear turquoise water near a white sandbar and a distant shoreline under a partly cloudy blue sky.
  • Aerial view of a long wooden pier extending over clear, shallow ocean water with visible seaweed and the ocean floor.
  • A school of silver fish swimming in deep blue ocean water.
  • A boat floating on dark water with a green shoreline and forested hill in the background on a cloudy day.

The Latest Guest Reviews

  • Great trip! We went on the 5d4n dive safari boat. Lovely crew, homestays, food and drinks. Would highly recommend. Special thanks to Robin, Raymon and Abram for showing us the beautiful dive sites in Raja Ampat ❤️

    Aniek Valk
    - February 2026 -

  • Our experience of dive safari with Scuba republic staff was amazing … Renly Saskia and Raymond was always there for us inside and outside the ocean and make us feel confident in every dive !

    An unforgettable trip in this amazing places we will never forget!
    Would and will maybe do it again 💙

    Francesca Magno
    - January 2026 -

  • I returned from my 5D/4N dive safari with scuba republic and it was incredible!!!! Our guides, Fiona and Karin, were amazing — so knowledgeable, patient, and fun. We saw so many amazing things, including mantas!!!! If you’re thinking about diving Raja Ampat, do it with Scuba Republic. This trip completely blew me away. Can’t recommend them enough!

    Riley Clark
    - December 2025 -

  • I did the 5-day Dive Safari with Scuba Republic and it was an amazing experience!

    You get to see stunning dive sites and beautiful landscapes, stay in simple bungalows with their own unique charm, and overall enjoy a truly fantastic Raja Ampat trip.

    Our guides, Fiona and Karin, were wonderful — professional, helpful, and great fun to be around, which made the experience even better.

    This trip is also very suitable for solo travelers, as there were many people traveling on their own, making it easy to connect with others.

    I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to dive in Raja Ampat!

    Victoria Korn
    - December 2025 -

  • We did a Dive Safari with Scuba Republic and it was one of the most beautiful experiences we’ve ever had. We truly loved it. The dives were very well organised and the guides were absolutely first-class. Robin, Nixon and Reymon made our trip incredibly special — they always took care of everyone and everything! We would recommend it to anyone and would love to come back! ❤️

    E M
    - November 2025 -

  • We did a 6-day Dive Safari and visited some wonderful homestays in Raja Ampat.

    The dive crew and the entire Scuba Republic team supported us beautifully throughout the trip.

    We had a brief issue with the boat at one point, but the team’s response and problem-solving were excellent, so our holiday was never affected. It really showed how well the crew handles challenges — they simply make the problems disappear.

    We got an authentic glimpse into this stunning paradise and will definitely return.

    Robin von Känel
    - November 2025 -

  • We had a fantastic 5D4N experience with well-organised dives, comfortable homestays and a crew that made us feel cared for from start to finish. Every dive was handled safely and professionally, and the briefings were some of the best we’ve had in a long time. We loved exploring different islands, meeting other divers and experiencing everyday life in Raja Ampat.

    The reefs were healthy and full of life, and the overall diving was beautiful. Even when weather and logistics became challenging, the team acted quickly and efficiently so we could complete all our scheduled dives — a level of professionalism we truly appreciated.

    A memorable trip with great diving, friendly people and a uniquely authentic way to experience Raja Ampat. We would happily recommend it.

    Dead Pool
    - October 2025 -