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DAY 1: Sorong

• When you arrive at Sorong Airport our crew will be waiting for you in the arrival hall, after collecting your luggage we will escort you to the harbour where our tender boats will take you out to the Pearl of Papua and our friendly crew will greet you with a cold refreshing towel and drink.


• Cabin allocation, briefing


• Depending on departure time, there may be an opportunity to have a check dive just outside Sorong Harbour. Lunch and dinner will be served during the sail out to South Raja Ampat. (12 hrs)

DAY 2: Dampier Straits

• Dive 1: Blue Magic


• Dive 2: Cape Kri


• Dive 3: Mike’s Point


• Dive 4: Chicken Reef

DAY 3: Wayag

• Dive 1: Eagle Rock


• Dive 2: White Arrow


• Dive 3: Black Rock


• Dive 4: Tear Drop Corner

DAY 4: Fam & Penemu Island

• Dive 1: My Reef


• Dive 2: Kerunemu Adik


• Dive 3: Melissa’s Garden


• Visit the Island

DAY 5: Arborek

• Dive 1: Manta Sandy


• Dive 2: Manta Sandy


• Dive 3: Lalosi

DAY 6 - 8: Dampier Straits

• Dive 1: Chicken Reef


• Dive 2: Sardine Reef

DAY 9

• After breakfast, the Cruise Director will escort the guests to either the airport/hotel and will assist with checking in.


• Sorry to say that your Pearl of Papua Raja Ampat trip has come to an end and we look forward to welcoming you on board again.


• We arrive in Sorong Port early in the morning. Guests can check out from the boat at 10 am or early should they need to fly out with morning flight

Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat, divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans, to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and epaulette sharks inhabit these waters too

* Sailing itineraries and daily program are subject to change due to weather and sea conditions, availability of safe anchorage, government regulations and other factors. Every effort will be made to carryout the program as planned. Program changes may take place during the cruise to take advantage of local cultural events, to adapt to sailing conditions, or in response to other factors. * Experience level: Advance/intermediate plus, currents: can be strong, water temperature: 27 C – 30 C, visibility: 10 m – 40 m, depth: 5 m – 30 m * We strongly advise you to bring your own dive equipment with dive torch for comfort and familiarization. The Pearl of Papua has a strict NO GLOVE POLICY and all divers must have dive insurance.