Carpe Diem Phinisi Itinerary

Central Raja Ampat (RJM) 6N

7 days / 6 nights

About Carpe Diem Phinisi

  • Fabulous Phinisi vessel designed for intimate cruises of up to ten guests
  • Adventurous trips well-suited to families and groups of like-minded friends
  • Enjoy full gear rental and fabulous watersports free of charge
  • Meticulously designed aesthetics for a beautiful, warm ambiance

Carpe Diem is a well-appointed phinisi offering year-round cruises exploring Raja Ampat, Komodo, Bali, and Lombok. Specifically designed and operated for small and intimate cruises, Carpe Diem is a perfect choice for guests looking for personalised service and bespoke itineraries at an affordable price. This beautiful boat represents the fulfilment of long held ambitions and the start of great adventures. So hop on board and get ready to explore, dream, and discover.

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Itinerary details

7 days / 6 nights
17
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Circular trip incorporating the best sites in central Raja Ampat
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays in Raja Ampat
  • Take a hike for a stunning view of the surrounding islands from Piaynemo
  • Night dives included in the itinerary

Day 1: Waisai
We will pick you up at the ferry or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack. We will have an afternoon and night dive in Friwinbonda or Sapokreng.

Day 2: Mioskon & Yenbuba
4 dives Mioskon is a small island with a long ridge. The reef is full of colourful soft corals, hard corals and sea fans. There are huge bommies where glass fish aggregate and wobbegong sharks like to hide. Yenbuba is a village located on the east of Mansuar island. The dive sites offer great corals and schools of fish. Reef sharks often pass by as well as turtles and bumphead parrotfish.

Day 3: Piaynemo
3 dives The sites around Piaynemo islands offer very nice hard and soft corals. There is plenty of sealife with schools of fish and sharks hunting. After the 3rd dive, we will go to the Piaynemo view point and explore the lagoon.

Day 4: Yangefo
4 dives Yangefo offers a change of scenery with its mangrove. The reef is rich in corals and sea life and the surrounding forest and mangrove allows you to observe various species of birds.

Day 5: Manta Sandy & Sauwandarek
2 dives in the morning at Manta Sandy & Manta Slope Afternoon and night dive in Sauwandarek.

Day 6: Kri
2 morning dives on the east of Kri for some fish action. In the afternoon we make our way back to Waisai and enjoy some beach time.

Day 7: Waisai
We will take you to the ferry or your hotel in the morning.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

12:00pm

Waisai

Marinda Airport: RJM

Return

12:00pm

Waisai

Marinda Airport: RJM

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