South Raja Ampat (Misool) 25 December 2022- 1 January 2023

Deluxe Bunk Bed 4 Pax 86,000THB Total dive: up to 17 dives

water temperature: 27 C – 30 C, visibility: 10 m – 40 m, depth: 5 m – 30 m

24 Dec 15.00 Meet at Suvarnabhumi Airport Fly to Sorong

Potential Itinerary for a 8 days / 7 nights trip in Raja Ampat (Misool to Dampier Straits)

Day One: Sorong
Arrive at Sorong Airport. Our crew will be waiting outside the arrival hall, they will escort you to the
Pearl of Papua. After a 15-minute ride, you will be onboard the vessel, cabin allocation and ship
orientation will take place before departure, take this time to familiarize yourself with the facilities and
make yourself comfortable. Lunch and dinner will be served while heading toward Raja Ampat National
Park. Sorong to Misool is roughly a twelve-hour journey. Check Dive at Pulau Matan, time and weather
permitting.

Days Two, Three, and Four: Misool
Misool is one of the most fascinating areas of Raja Ampat. It contains some of the most amazing
underwater seascapes imaginable – deep ravines and canyons give way to unsurpassed coral coverage
and unrivaled color. Don’t be surprised if you encounter Gorgonian Sea Fans exceeding 3 meters in
diameter! That said, while the reefs are truly breathtaking down in Misool, remember to check the blue
every now and again as it is quite common to encounter oceanic manta rays, reaching up to seven
meters in length, on many dives. Brace yourself, the diving is about to get incredible.
Day Two: Daram – Misool
Dive 1: The Candy Store
Dive 2: Andiamo
Dive 3: Vibran Colour
Dive 4: Yelit

Day Three: Balbulol & Wagmab – Misool
After breakfast, we will hop in the speedboats and head towards Wagmab Cove. Once inside, you will be
able to snorkel with potentially hundreds of jellyfish. There’s no need to worry about being stung,
however, as over thousands of years this particular species has lost most of its nematocysts (the
‘stinging’ cells). One of the dives, Magic Mountain, is a fairly reliable cleaning station for oceanic manta
rays. Because of this, we will dive into the site in order to afford you the best opportunity to encounter these
gentle giants. We will have only one diving to incorporate a land tour and a visit to Jelly Fish and Bukit
Harfat (Harfat Peak). Distance and comfort calculated.
Visit Jelly fish and Bukit Harfat
Dive 1: Magic Mountain

Day Four: Farondi – Misool
Dive 1: Anchovies
Dive 2: Goa Farondi
Upon completing our second dive of the day, we will begin the long journey from Misool to Penemu
(fourteen hours). Two diving to incorporate a long sailing back to central Raja Ampat from Misool.

Day Five: Penemu to Arborek

Spread over nearly 700 square kilometers of ocean, just above the midway point on Raja Ampat’s north-
south axis, Penemu’s vivid coral gardens revel in the nutrient-rich water brought forth from the Dampier

Straits.

After having fun drifting with the current at My Reef and Melissa Garden, you will climb Penemu. It is a
mere 318 wooden steps to the breathtaking view of Raja Ampat’s limestone karsts.
From here Pearl of Papua will head towards Arborek where you will complete your final dive of the day
and have the opportunity to explore an authentic village and interact with locals.
Climb to Pianemo
Dive 1: My Reef
Dive 2: Melissa’s Garden
Dive 3: Mayhem
Dive 4: Arborek Jetty (night dive time and weather permitting)

Day Six: Dampier Straits
The Dampier Straits contain some of Raja Ampat’s most action-packed dives. There are a number of
wonderful sites in the area, many of which are exposed to and best dived when the current is running.
Encounters with various sharks, Bumphead Parrotfish, schools of barracuda, Oceanic Triggerfish, and
Big-Eyed Trevally is quite common. The sheer number of fish is literally astounding. At times
schooling fish are so thick the sunlight is practically blocked out.
Finally, what better way to end your diving expedition than to have a barbeque on an uninhabited
island? The crew will prepare a wonderful meal for you to enjoy as you watch thousands of fruit bats
begin their journey to neighboring islands in search of food.
Dive 1: Mioskon
Dive 2: Sardine Reef
Dive 3: Mike’s Point
Barbeque at the Island

Day Seven: Dampier Straits
We can’t get enough of Dampier Straits! Today you will dive at Chicken Reef and Sardine Reef, these
dive spots offer an unforgettable diving experience where you may spot huge schools of fish
stalked by barracuda and trevally. And if you’re lucky even a few manta rays!
After completing your second dive of the day, the Pearl of Papua will begin her return voyage to Sorong.
It is roughly a seven-hour journey. Upon arriving in Sorong you will have the opportunity to purchase
some souvenirs for your family and friends.
Dive 1: Blue Magic
Dive 2: Lao Lao Reef

Day Eight: Sorong
After breakfast, prepare for disembarkation. The official check-out time is 10 AM. From here you will be
transferred to your next destination. Your diving journey has ended and we certainly look forward to
welcoming you onboard again.

Additional Notes:
a. Sailing itineraries and daily programs are subject to change due to weather and sea conditions,
availability of safe anchorage, government regulations, or in response to other factors. Captain
holds the authority to decide the route and itinerary availability with consideration to safety. The cruise
director will inform and update the daily schedule at dinner time or put the daily schedule on a whiteboard
in the hall for everyone to check. Every effort will be made to carry out the program as

planned. Captain holds the authority to decide the route and itinerary availability.

b. Experience level: Advanced/intermediate and above, currents: can be strong, water
temperature: 27 C – 30 C, visibility: 10 m – 40 m, depth: 5 m – 30 m

c. We highly encourage all divers to bring reef hooks or at least be familiar with their use. Currents
can be strong in Raja Ampat. At some point during your trip, you should expect to have to deal
with any one of all of the following: downdrafts, upwellings, negative entries, and effective
deployment of a reef hook.

d. The Pearl of Papua has No Glove Policy and all divers must have dive insurance during the trip

e. We strongly advise you to bring your own dive equipment with a dive torch for comfort and
familiarization

The price have included: Day dive and night dive (up to 4 dives per day), professional dive guide, regular air fill, tanks, weight, weight belt, all meals and snacks, mineral water, tea & coffee, soft drink, fuel surcharge, airport/ hotel pick up and drop off.

The price is excluded International & domestic airfare tickets, dive equipment rental, nitrox use (USD 5 per dive), onboard telecommunication, onboard alcoholic beverage, laundry, hotel stay before/after the cruise, and crew gratuities.

Surcharges on board (surcharges subject to change at any time due to government policies or other factors):