Raja Ampat Samambaia - February 2025
February 17 - 28, 2025
It’s not a surprise that photographers and divers flock from around the world to explore this large geographic area. With practically no development as far as the eye can see, a liveaboard is an amazing way to discover the wonders of Raja.
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* 2 spaces may be available; please call for more information *
Skill Level: All Experience Levels
Samambaia Liveaboard
Trip Leader: Steve Weaver
It’s not a surprise that photographers and divers flock from around the world to explore this large geographic area. With practically no development a liveaboard is the best way to discover the wonders of Raja.
You can be sure every effort will be rewarded. Raja Ampat is home to more than 1400 species of fish and almost 600 different corals – 75 percent of all known coral species, you’ll have the chance to see more marine life in Raja Ampat than anywhere else on the planet, whatever it is fish, coral, mollusks or invertebrates; Raja Ampat is unquestionably one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world.
Our home for this adventure is the Samambaia; a magnificent Indonesian wooden sailing vessel. Built and designed to offer her guests the top world’s rated dive sites of Indonesia with absolute comfort, safety, and autonomy, regardless the remoteness of the area.
Trip Inclusions:
- 11 Nights accommodation aboard Samambaia Liveaboard – double occupancy – Deluxe Stateroom
- All meals onboard the vessel
- Up to 4 dives per day (No diving on arrival and departure days)
- Beverages, not including wine and spirits (domestic beer included)
- Raja Ampat Park and harbor fees
- Long distant fees
- RT Airport transfers to boat
- Nitrox
- Land excursions
- Ocean First trip leader
Not Included:
- International air
- Indonesian Visa
- Meals not specified
- Wine & Spirits
- Crew Gratuities (suggested 10% of cruise fee)
- Personal dive equipment
- Diver accident insurance (REQUIRED)
- Travel Insurance (recommended)
- Airline luggage fees
- Fuel Surcharge (Subject to change)
- Unforeseen costs at the time of booking
Trip Cost:
- $7,699 - Deluxe cabin, double occupancy
- $9,199 - Master suite, double occupancy
Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable deposit required to reserve: $1,500
- 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.
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Ocean First recommends Allianz Travel 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
