Itinerary Highlights

  • Centre of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is the most biodiverse place on earth.
  • Swim the lagoons of Misool and enjoy beach BBQ created by our amazing team.
  • Chance to see whale sharks, manta and other pelagic action combined with colourful pristine reefs.
  • Copious fish life, immense colours and mysterious critters.
  • Explore secluded beaches, stunning lagoons and a famous waterfall.

The Sorong to Kaimana cruise is special because it takes in multiple magnificent regions in the one cruise with the opportunity for pelagic action, breathtaking corals and hopefully whale sharks too.

Triton Bay is a significant part of the Kaimana Marine Protected Area, covering an area of 6,000sq km. Some highlights are the frequent presence of whale sharks often seen in the area and around the local fishermen’s bagans, impressive schools of barracudas and jacks, the rare flasher wrasse at Flasher Beach or Leopard Anemone Shrimp at Namatote Wall and one of the most renowned of these endemic species is the Triton Bay walking shark hiding under a table coral. The heart of Triton Bay lies in the strait between Aiduma and West Papua, two famous specific dive sites in this region are Little Komodo and Larry’s Heaven (also known as The Aquarium).

On this cruise, depending on if you start or end your trip in Sorong you will visit the south of Raja Ampat as well as the wonder that is Misool, you’ll take in the beautiful archipelago of Pisang before re-joining the coastline of Papua ending in Kaimana.

There is the potential for over 30 dives on this incredible journey and this 12-night cruise will take in Misool, plus Aiduma and Momon regions of Papua:

  • Misool: incredible dives, whale sharks, jungle exploration and beach barbecues
  • Pisang: pristine coral reefs, swirling schools of fish, graceful mantas, and curious turtles
  • Aiduma: rich in marine life, vibrant coral formations, and impressive underwater landscapes
  • Momon: potential for unusual marine life, Kiti Kiti waterfall, paddleboarding and kayaking
*Please be aware the dive sites and areas mentioned in our itineraries are not guaranteed. They are subject to change based on weather conditions and are at the discretion of our cruise director/captain. This is to ensure we provide the best sightings and activities possible during your dive experience while also prioritising your safety.

Dive Sites

Click dive site markers for detailed descriptions.

Dive sites & areas that we may visit are subject to weather conditions.

Daram
Fiabacet
Balbulol
Pelee
Wayilbatan
Sorong
Kaimana
Aiduma
Kiti-Kiti Waterfall
Teluk Sebakor
Pisang Islands
Selat Iris

Also Important

Check Dive & Depart Sorong / Kaimana

Once onboard there will be a safety briefing, crew introduction, complete and check dive paperwork, cabin allocation and boat orientation. The first dive is a check dive.

Return to Kaimana / Sorong

On the last diving day, two dives are available in the morning whilst observing the rule of no diving within 24 hours of reaching altitude. During the afternoon will enjoy our beautiful surroundings with some topside activities. Evening-time pack up diving equipment and settle any outstanding bills and sail back to port ready to depart for the airport or hotel the following morning.

Itinerary Experience

Advanced, 30 dives
For many of the dives the recommended depth is below 18m, therefore PADI Advanced or Deep Diver training is required. Unpredictable and extremely strong currents are to be expected in certain areas of Raja Ampat such as the regions of Cape Kri, Gam and Kawe. You should be comfortable diving in current as they can be unpredictable and strong. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. Diving is from a zodiac to give precise entry and exit points.

Learn to Dive Guarantee

Love it or your money back! When having a go at something new it’s essential that you feel confident and comfortable with the idea. The Emperor team is so certain that you’ll love learning to dive with us that, at the end of the first day of tuition if you decide not to proceed, we’ll give you your money back.

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