Lady Denok Itinerary

Ultimate Raja Ampat

13 days / 12 nights

About Lady Denok

  • Dive the best of Indonesia including Raja Ampat, Komodo, and more
  • Encounter diverse species, from macro critters to large pelagics
  • Convenient dive facilities, including a dive deck, tender and nitrox
  • Join land excursions, snorkelling and kayaking between dives

The custom-built Lady Denok is a cosy Indonesian phinisi built by master Sulawesi shipbuilders. Catering specifically to divers, this superb vessel boasts a dive deck and speedy tender to ensure smooth exploration of Indonesia’s top destinations. Between relaxation and land excursions, you’ll dive the best of the archipelago, known as the global epicentre of marine biodiversity. From macro critters and colourful corals, to massive pelagics, cruising Raja Ampat, Komodo and Flores onboard the Lady Denok will not disappoint.

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Itinerary details

13 days / 12 nights
39 - 40
Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Extensive circular itinerary visits the must-see dives sites of Raja Ampat
  • Dive the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
  • Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
  • Cruise through lagoons in Penemu and visit a pearl farm in Aljuy Bay
  • Experience Wofoh Island's colourful blue wall
  • Dive the remote Daram Island group
  • Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
  • Search for a walking shark on a night dive

DAY 1:
We will pick you up at Sorong Airport (Dominik Osok Airport) or your hotel. Transfer to harbour Sorong (Nusa Hamina). Depending on the time of arrival, the check dive will be in Matan island on the way to Misool, otherwise it will be at Daram island (Misool).

DAY 2: 4 X DIVES
Daram Islands are the easternmost islands group in Misool area and is part of a 300,000-acre marine conservation area. Here you can see the stunning sea fan forests, gorgonians, and soft corals which are homes for the small marine creatures, such as pygmy seahorses, and many more creatures. Dive in Andiamo, Candy Store, Warna Berwarna, Yillet Kecil.

DAY 3: 4 X DIVES
Warakaraket island Dive in the fabulous dive sites Tank Rock or Nudi R with a vast area of hard and soft coral. In Boo West, Karang Bayangan (Magic Mountain) dive sites you will see abundant fish and coral reef life. Night dive is in Yillet Besar.

DAY 4: 4 X DIVES
Early in the morning we will sail to Wayilbatan Island. Diving at Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Barracuda Rock, Wayilbatan Bay (night dive).

DAY 5: 3 X DIVES
Balbulol island. Dive in Pet rock, 3 Rock, and Plateau. In the evening we cross to Central Raja Ampat.

DAY 6: 3 X DIVES
Piaynemo Island. We will dive in the beautiful Melissa Garden and Keruo Channel. In the afternoon, hike up to Piaynemo viewpoint where you can enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding islands. At night we will dive at the Galaxy dive site.

DAY 7: 3 X DIVES
Kawe island. The waters around Kawe are home to a number of outstanding dive sites. We will dive in Eagle Rock 1, Eagle Rock 2, and Black Rock.

DAY 8: 4 X DIVES
Yanggefo island has a number of excellent dive sites for experienced divers and mostly have strong currents. Here you can see reef sharks, schools of tuna, jacks, barracuda, and various reef fishes. Dive sites: Mayhem, Citrus Reef, Barracuda Reef, and Mangrove Ridge (night dive).

DAY 9: 4 X DIVES
Arborek Island (Dampier strait). We will dive at Manta ridge which is known for its strong currents - divers must really follow the directions of the dive guide. Manta Sandy is a cleaning station for mantas and this dive site does not have strong current. Next dive will be in Arborek Reef and night dive will be in Arborek Jetty.

DAY 10: 4 X DIVES
Mansuar island and Kri island (Dampier strait) – 4 dives. Dive sites: Sawendarek, Cape Cri, Yenbuba Reef, Yenbuba jetty (night dive).

DAY 11: 4 X DIVES
Mansuar island and Kri island (Dampier Strait). Here, we can see beautiful and varied coral reefs with schools of sweet lips, barracuda, fusiliers, and other marine life. Dive sites are Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, Chicken Reef, Mioskon Reef (night dive).

DAY 12: 2 X DIVES
Day 12 Saonek island 2 dive Here we can dive relaxed. There is no current and we can see small marine life creatures. Dive sites: Saonek Besar, Saonek Kecil.

DAY 13:
Departure day, Sorong. After breakfast, we will transfer you to a hotel or airport.

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

01:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

09:00am

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

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