EPICA 

RAJA AMPAT

About Epica

24m | 6 CABINS | 4 CREW


Epica Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard, sailing in Raja Ampat all year-round and offers different itineraries depending on the season and length of the cruise. They all have one thing in common – they are designed to make the most of your experience in Raja Ampat!

A traditional fishing boat, completely refitted for diving with sustainably planted trees. She may not be the biggest boat in the area, but definitely one of the faster ones!

  • The upper deck serves as a common area where you can lounge in a bean bag, take a nap in the hammock, and browse through fish books. This is also where all our buffet-style meals are served. A big table provides ample room to gather in the evening for a round of cards.

  • The lower deck sits just above the ocean and contains 6 guest cabins with AC and bunk beds, accommodating up to 12 guests.

    Cabins are basic and without frills but are equipped with AC, power sockets, and fans for your convenience. Two shared bathrooms provide freshwater showers, shampoo, and soap to keep up with basic hygiene.

  • Conveniently located at the stern on the lower deck is our dive prep area. Here we fill the tanks, set up equipment, and get ready for our dive adventures. Often, we get to jump directly from the Epica onto the sites. Others may require us to take a quick trip in our tender.

“Epica is your best choice for a Raja Ampat budget liveaboard, while still enjoying the comfort of an in-room AC and the luxury of opening your door to a breezy, beautiful ocean view.”

Itineraries

  • The Best of Dampier

    7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
    ~19 dives

    We explore the reefs around Kri, Mansuar, Arborek, the Fam Islands, and Yanggalo.

    USD 1.730
    (IDR 27 juta)

    Itinerary

  • Misool & Dampier

    9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

    Welcome to one of the most extraordinary environments on the planet .

    USD 2,160
    (IDR 34 M)

    Itinerary

  • Misool

    10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS


    Epica takes you on a 10-day journey through the Dampier Strait to the North of Raja Ampat.

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Schedule

General information

    • 3 meals per day, fruit and light snacks

    • Drinking water, tea, and coffee

    • Fresh towels and linens

    • Dive guide

    • Weights, weight belts, and tanks (DIN tanks available)

    • Transfers between Waisai harbour and Scuba Republic Base Camp, for guests staying there before or after the liveaboard trip.

    • Marine park fees:
      for foreign nationals IDR 1,000,000 per year,
      for Indonesian citizens IDR 350,000

    • Local dive contribution:
      foreign/Indonesian nationals IDR 500,000 per trip

    • Harbour fee: 100 USD

    • Crew gratuities (recommendation: approx. 10% of trip cost / person)

    • Private guide (inquire for current prices and availability)

    • Refresher or course dives (inquire for current prices and availability)

    • Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)

    • Flights

    • Insurance

    • Ferry and transfers between Sorong and Waisai

    *VIP transfers to/from the Sorong airport or hotels nearby can be arranged on request for 50 USD/person one-way. Please arrange when booking. We aim to catch the 9am ferry. This condition can change because Ferry schedule changes are outside our authority.

    • Full sets of dive equipment available for rent (excluding computer) at per trip price:
      - 7D/6N 140 USD
      - 9D/8N 180 USD

    • Or per piece, per day:
      - BCD: 5 USD
      - Regulator: 5 USD
      - Boots & Fins: 4 USD
      - Wetsuit: 4 USD
      - Mask: 2 USD

      Computer (not available)

Check our FAQs or contact us for further questions.

Testimonials

  • Shawn (Oct '23)

    “I spent 7D/6N on Epica doing the "Best of Dampier" dive trip, and it was an amazing experience. Not only is the diving in Raja Ampat spectacular and varied (drift dives, wall dives, beautiful jetty dives, cool macro and photo opportunities, plus night dives), but it was so much fun because of the dive guides and the crew of the Epica who made sure that everybody had the best time possible. Rolly was an excellent cruise director, and Resli was amazing at finding tiny nudibranchs and flatworms for me to take photos of. The boat crew and other dive guides were professional, friendly, safety conscious, and brilliant at their jobs.?”

  • Lisa (Oct '23)

    “I went on my very first liveaboard with Scuba Republic on Epica (6N7D Raja Ampat, best of Dampier) and it was an unforgettable experience.

    Not only did I enjoy the remote setting and digital detox but also the entire trip was filled with amazing dives and great company. The Epica crew (special shoutout to the leader Rolly and my divemaster Eric) is fantastic and very professional. I felt very safe and taken care of at all times.

    The food was great and varied and it was incredible to see how one chef could cook in this tiny kitchen for 24 people on the boat (12 guests, 12 crew members)!

    The boat is basic but you have everything you need.

    Raja itself is wonderful and seemingly untouched and rural. We saw a huge variety of fish and amazing corals I have never seen anywhere else in the world. We saw a variety of sharks incl. the carpet shark! Dive. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. You won't regret going on a trip with Scuba Republic!”

  • Johanna (Oct '23)

    “The best experience you could imagine! The whole package of the Epica ( 6N7D Raja Ampat, best of Dampier) is just epic. Incredible, stunning, overwhelming and beautiful dive sites, where you can’t get enough of - they leave you speechless and close to tears❤️! Really professional diveguides (Erik and Rolly) with the best vibes and perfect guiding and support. It will be hard for me to dive with any other guides now, as they were just the best. We got delicious food, with a lot of variety and they were even taking care of allergies and stuff. The crew on the boat is super friendly, warm, welcoming, supporting and professional. Thank you guys for this time- it will be in my heart forever and I will come back for sure. Miss Epica already❤️❤️❤️”