Raja Ampat
* SOLD OUT *
October 18 - November 3, 2026
Ocean First returns to one of our most popular destinations - Raja Ampat! The diving in Raja Ampat is nothing short of spectacular with incredible biodiversity, protected reefs, and impressive topography both underwater and above!
Availability: Contact us for booking information
* SOLD OUT *
* Accepting waitlist requests *
Skill Level: Intermediate
Misool Eco Resort
Trip Leader: Kelly Dananay
Raja Ampat remains one of Ocean First’s favorite and most popular destinations. Due to demand we are headed back for another round of incredible diving! Misool Eco Resort in particular has become a frequent destination for Ocean First not only for the spectacular biodiversity, but also because MER upholds many of our same values. This special retreat was built on a former shark finning camp and, after careful management and preservation, has returned to it’s former glory as a nursery for baby blacktip sharks. Working together with the local villages, MER protects over 300,000 acres in this remote part of Indonesia. The effects of conservation are obvious once you put your head below the surface. The reefs surrounding MER burst with colorful reef fish, camouflaged macro creatures, octopus, soft corals, nudibranchs and numerous species of crustaceans. Looking out into the blue you will find graceful manta rays, stealthy mobula rays, blacktip sharks, and enormous schools of baitfish. We love this beautiful part of the world and return time again to share it with our diving and snorkeling friends!
Trip Inclusions:
- 12 nights at Misool Eco Resort - water cottage accommodation
- Unlimited Nitrox dive package
- 4 meals per day
- 3 nights Jakarta (2 at front, 1 at end)
- Roundtrip speedboat transfers from Sorong
- Roundtrip airfare Jakarta - Sorong
- 1 night Sorong with breakfast
- Complimentary 15 minute massage
- Use of kayaks and paddle boards
- Ocean First trip leader
Not Included:
- Flights from Denver - Jakarta
- Raja Ampat Marine Park fee (approx $75 USD paid in Rupiah)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Meals not specified above
- Crew gratuities
- Baggage fees
- Any unforeseen cost at the time of booking.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Trip Cost:
- $9,995 based on double occupancy, water cottage
Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable deposit required to reserve: $2,000
- $2,500 due March 15, 2026
- Final payment due June 15, 2026
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date
Cancellation Policy:
- Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
- Cancellation 180 days or more: refund given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
- 179 - 120 days: payments made to date are forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
- 119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.
We strongly recommend securing trip cancellation insurance to protect your investment in the unlikely event you need to cancel your trip. Our preferred provider is DAN Trip Insurance.
Standard Recommended Accessories:
- GoBe S500 LED light
- Safety sausage w/ whistle (SMB)
- Squeeze Lock knife
- Reefsaver
Trip Specific Recommendations:
- Hood and/or hooded vest
- Reef hook
- Primary dive light
- Fish ID certification
- Shark ecology certification
- Marine ecology certification
- Waves, Tides, Currents certification
- Nitrox certification
