Carpe Diem Phinisi Liveaboard, Indonesia

Intimate, family-friendly liveaboard offering adventurous Indonesian voyages with comfort and charm

from$434 /day

per person

Overview

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.

Number of cabins:4
Internet:NO
Nitrox:NO
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:5:1
Group booking discounts

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15Feb 2025
8D / 7N
Central and South Raja Ampat (SOQ) 7N
20 dives
from $3,230
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
15 Feb 2025
08:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
22 Feb 2025
09:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Equipment rental
Snorkeling gear
Kayaks or SUPS
Transfers
Land excursions
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Park and port fees US$150 per person
Fuel surcharge (when applicable)
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Gratuities - US$10 per night per person
Alcoholic drinks
Diving courses
Highlights
Circular trip incorporating the best sites in central Raja Ampat and Misool
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
Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
Night dives included in the itinerary

Day 1: Welcome
We will pick you up at the airport 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 as we make our way to Raja Ampat. If the time allows, we will have an afternoon and a night dive.

Day 2: Dampier Strait
We will do 4 dives on some of the signature dive sites in the Dampier Straight such as Mioscon, Chicken Reef, Sardine Reef, Cape Kri, Yenbuba, Sauwandarek, Friwin Bonda... We will have the opportunity to observe the vibrant corals and marine life and encounter wobbegong sharks, pygmy seahorses, schools of sweetlips, bumphead parrotfish and many more.

Day 3: Manta & Piaynemo
In the morning, we will dive at 2 sites renowned for observing manta rays. In the afternoon, we will have 1 dive at Piaynemo and hike to the famous view point before starting our southward journey as the sun sets.

Days 4-7: Misool
We will spend these days discovering the south of Raja Ampat with 3 or 4 dives a day as well as exploring the lagoons and some of the landmarks so you can see all that this area can offer under and above the water. We will cover different areas such as Balbulol, Fiabacet, Yeliyet or Boo to take in the variety of landscapes, colourful soft corals, huge sea fans and spot different species of pygmy seahorses, dive in schools of fish and maybe observe the majestic oceanic manta rays. On Day 7, we will have 2 morning dives and then start our way to Sorong. Do keep an eye for dolphins and whales!

Day 8: Sorong
We will take you to the airport 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due before 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
60 days or more prior to departure. Refund of any monies received from Client.
Less than 59 days before departure date. No refund of monies received.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Per person, diving included
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25Feb 2025
7D / 6N
Central Raja Ampat (RJM) 6N
17 dives
from $2,706
Overview
Length of trip 7 days / 6 nights
Number of dives 17
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
25 Feb 2025
12:00 PM
Waisai
Marinda Airport: RJM
Return
03 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Waisai
Marinda Airport: RJM
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Equipment rental
Snorkeling gear
Kayaks or SUPS
Transfers
Land excursions
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Park and port fees - US$150 per person
Fuel surcharge (when applicable)
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Gratuities - US$10 per night per person
Alcoholic drinks
Diving courses
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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due before 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
60 days or more prior to departure. Refund of any monies received from Client.
Less than 59 days before departure date. No refund of monies received.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $2,706 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Cengkeh - twin cabin, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Pandan - triple cabin
Bunk beds
3 people
Shareable
Kayu Manis - triple cabin
Bunk beds
3 people
Shareable
Pala - double cabin
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Reviews

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October 2024

Steve D

Wow, all things beautiful. Even if the weather changed our it

November 2022

Richard J

Amazing diving, crew, food and itinerary! Couldn't have asked for more from Carpe Diem Phinisi. They really looked after us and kept us safe on...

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Carpe Diem Phinisi Liveaboard, Indonesia

Overview

Choose your trip

Central and South Raja Ampat (SOQ) 7N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Central Raja Ampat (RJM) 6N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Cengkeh - twin cabin, convertible

Pandan - triple cabin

Kayu Manis - triple cabin

Pala - double cabin

Reviews

Steve D

Richard J

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