Testimonials

Minimum 32 dives   1400 USD

Our exploration trips are unique adventures. Our experienced Raja Ampat guides will take you off the beaten path in search of the next great discovery in this world-famous diving destination.

During these trips we will be looking for new dive sites, testing some theories, and trying out new ideas. This is the perfect trip for the experienced Raja diver looking for something new or the diver with a strong sense of adventure and interest in doing things differently.

Our itinerary is not fixed and subject to change spontaneously, but along our journey we’ll hit a few of our favourite sites and aim to make at least 32 dives in and around the Dampier Strait islands.

Note: on these trips there will be 1 dive on the last day and diving will be finished by 11.30 am.

Minimum 22 dives   1800 USD

Our exploration trips are unique adventures. Our experienced Raja Ampat guides will take you off the beaten path in search of the next great discovery in this world-famous diving destination.

During these trips we will be looking for new dive sites, testing some theories, and trying out new ideas. This is the perfect trip for the experienced Raja diver looking for something new or the diver with a strong sense of adventure and interest in doing things differently.

Our itinerary is not fixed and subject to change spontaneously, but along our journey we’ll hit a few of our favourite sites and aim to make at least 22 dives in and around the Dampier Strait islands.

Note: on these trips there will be 1 dive on the last day and diving will be finished by 11.30 am.

Itineraries coming very soon!

Cenderawasih Bay Expedition 8 Days/7 Nights

August 3rd-10th 2020 – Nabire to Manokwari
August 13th-20th 2020 – Manokwari to Nabire
August 23rd-30th 2020 – Nabire to Manokwari

 

22 dives 1920 USD

Cenderawasih Bay, in East Papua, is the largest marine park in Indonesia and home to incredible natural landscapes above and below the blue ocean surface. The various islands scattered about feature limestone cliffs, dense natural forests, and sandy-ringed atolls atop a beautiful underwater showcase of steep hard coral-rich walls teeming with our favorite Indonesian tropical reef fish as well as some endemic fish, such as various fusiliers and butterflyfish.

It is of course home to the largest fish in the sea, the whale shark. The whale sharks gather in various spots near ‘bagans’, floating platforms which target small baitfish and squid. The fishermen warmly receive the many visiting whalesharks who are thought to bring good luck. This is one of the best locations in the world for seeing several whale sharks at a time!

As the bay was once a Japanese stronghold during World War 2, several Japanese wrecks lie at depths suitable for diving including patrol boats and a large freighter. These coral-encrusted pieces of history add to the incredible underwater scenery that can be found in Cenderawasih Bay. 

During our exploration trips, we’ll aim to dive at some of the following locations and to reach at least 22 dives.

 

Cross Wreck: Named because of the white cross located off the beach, the point where Christian missionaries first arrived in Papua in the 19th century, this 35-meter long former coastal patrol boat sits upright on the sandy bottom at 20 meters. The top deck features impressive coral growth and is where smaller subjects such as nudibranchs and pipefish can be found.

Shinwa Maru: On November 21, 1943, the Japanese freighter Shinwa Maru was bombed on the bow and sank immediately with most of the 120-meter longboat still intact and left lying port-side up at 35 meters deep, only about 200 meters offshore near Manokwari. 

Palau Purup: There are several wall dive sites around this island featuring elephant ear sponges, sea fans, whips, and hard corals with sandy patches in the shallower areas. With some current, several schools of fish can be enticed to the reefs here including aggregates of fusiliers, giant trevallies, barracudas, and reef sharks.

Palau Mioswar: The southeast corner of Mioswar is known for large schools of anthias hovering over the reef as well as Napoleon wrasse, midnight snappers, and sweetlips. Painted frogfish have also been seen here.

Palau Rippon: Known for sightings of hawksbill and green turtles and barracudas, Rippon also offers a shallow 12-meter site featuring the remaining wings and fuselage of a bombed World War II aircraft. 

Kwatisore Bay or Whaleshark Bay: The bay features several bagans which attract the large whale sharks. Diving is permitted but often snorkeling offers a better vantage point for which to witness the whale sharks feeding from these fishing areas. (Please note: we will not be touching or chasing any whale sharks on this trip.)

Palau Sudumpari: Located in the Numamuran Strait, dives here become ‘fishier’ as the current increases. Look for large fish such as trevallies, barracudas, sharks, and rays.

Tridacna Atoll: Located 25 kilometers east of Wandammen Peninsula, this stunning atoll features an amazing array of Acropora hard coral and humongous blue sponges. The series of caves and overhangs on the walls make it all the more impressive. Anything is possible out here so keep one eye looking into the blue also.

Tanjung Mangguar: This site sits at the top corner of Napen Peninsula and is where sharks, mantas, mobula rays, barracudas, trevallies, and rainbow runners have been seen frequently. Large blocks of rocks make this site even more interesting.

*Please remember that these are exploration trips. Our schedules and plans may change as needed to provide the best liveaboard experience possible. Please bring your sense of adventure, a spirit of spontaneity, and your camera!

Important Information for All Trips

Travel Information

Rendani Airport (MKW) – Manokwari

Bandara Udara Airport (NBX) –  Nabire 

Flights to and from Manokwari and Nabire are available to and from Sorong, Makassar, Jakarta and a few other smaller cities. Most of these locations offer convenient hotels just outside the airport for a convenient stopover and rest along the way. 

There are several airlines that provide service to Manokwari and Nabire, however few provide very much baggage allowance. We recommend Batik Air as they allow 20kg of checked baggage or even better, Garuda Air that allow 20kg of checked baggage plus an additional 23kg of sports equipment (dive gear) allowance.

Transportation from the airport to your hotel can be done by using readily available taxis or by booking a pick-up in advance with your hotel.

 

Meeting Point

We will pick you up from your hotel or the airport on the morning of the trip departure. Pick ups from hotels will be between 10 and 11 am. Guests flying in on trip departure day should choose a flight that arrives before 10am.

 

Itineraries

Our schedule will be determined by conditions such as weather, waves and our best judgement regarding dive sites and suitability for our guests. We ensure to select the best sites possible depending on various factors. We do not guarantee dive sites as we cannot guarantee conditions of each dive site. However, we strive to meet our guests needs as much as it is in our power to do so.

 

Accommodation

On board Jaya, there are 4 twin cabins, 2 triple cabins and 3 shared bathrooms.

 

Dive groups

Maximum 4 divers per guide

 

Minimum certification level / Number of dives

Advanced Open Water Diver / 25 dives

Must have dived within 12 months prior to trip date

 

What’s included:

• 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 your hotel/airport and the Manokwari/Nabire harbor before and after the liveaboard trip                                     

What’s not included:                                        

• Dive equipment- full sets of equipment available for rent including computer at per trip price: 175 USD
  Or per piece, per day:

1. BCD: 5 USD
2. Regulator: 5 USD
3. Boots & Fins: 4 USD
4. Wetsuit: 4 USD
5. Mask: 2 USD
6. Computer: 10 USD
7. 15 liter tank: 15 USD

• Marine park fee: 200 USD for Cenderawasih Bay
• 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

Payments

We accept

• cash payments of EUR, USD, and IDR
• credit cards (plus 3%)

What we need from each guest:

• A filled in online check in form (www.scuba-republic.com/checkin-form/)
• Diver certification level
• Approximate number of dives in personal history
• Any dietary requirements (we will do our best to accommodate)
• Sizes of equipment needed
• A copy of dive insurance policy and passport
• A refresher dive is mandatory if you have less than 30 dives and haven’t dived in the last 12 months. If you have 30 dives or more, a refresher is required if you haven’t dived in the last 24 months. Refresher dives cannot be done on this trip; they must be done elsewhere BEFORE the trip. 

 

Boat features

• Leisure deck
• Sun deck
• Dive deck

 

Food & Drink

• Local food
• Western food
• Buffet Style
• Any specific dietary requirements can be added to special requests on the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

 

Languages Spoken

• English
• Indonesian

 

For any additional information please visit the FAQ page on our website www.scuba-republic.com/faq-2/

JAYA EXPEDITION 12 Days/11 Nights

August 4th-15th 2020 – Manokwari to Nabire
Base price US$2600 (10% discount to return customers of Scuba Republic and dive professionals)

August 18th-29th 2020 – Nabire to Manokwari 
Base price US$2600 (10% discount to return customers of Scuba Republic and dive professionals)

 

Cenderawasih Bay, in East Papua, is the largest marine park in Indonesia and home to incredible natural landscapes above and below the blue ocean surface. The various islands scattered about feature limestone cliffs, dense natural forests, and sandy-ringed atolls atop a beautiful underwater showcase of steep hard coral-rich walls teeming with our favorite Indonesian tropical reef fish as well as some endemic fish, such as various fusiliers and butterflyfish.

It is of course home to the largest fish in the sea, the whale shark. The whale sharks gather in various spots near ‘bagans’, floating platforms which target small baitfish and squid. The fishermen warmly receive the many visiting whalesharks who are thought to bring good luck. This is one of the best locations in the world for seeing several whale sharks at a time!

As the bay was once a Japanese stronghold during World War 2, several Japanese wrecks lie at depths suitable for diving including patrol boats and a large freighter. These coral-encrusted pieces of history add to the incredible underwater scenery that can be found in Cenderawasih Bay. 

During our exploration expeditions, we’ll explore from Manokwari Bay down to Nabire on the first trip and return to Manokwari from Nabire for the second trip. Along our journeys, we’ll aim to dive at the following locations and more to reach at least 33 dives.

 

Cross Wreck: Named because of the white cross located off the beach, the point where Christian missionaries first arrived in Papua in the 19th century, this 35-meter long former coastal patrol boat sits upright on the sandy bottom at 20 meters. The top deck features impressive coral growth and is where smaller subjects such as nudibranchs and pipefish can be found.

Shinwa Maru: On November 21, 1943, the Japanese freighter Shinwa Maru was bombed on the bow and sank immediately with most of the 120-meter longboat still intact and left lying port-side up at 35 meters deep, only about 200 meters offshore near Manokwari. 

Palau Purup: There are several wall dive sites around this island featuring elephant ear sponges, sea fans, whips, and hard corals with sandy patches in the shallower areas. With some current, several schools of fish can be enticed to the reefs here including aggregates of fusiliers, giant trevallies, barracudas, and reef sharks.

Palau Mioswar: The southeast corner of Mioswar is known for large schools of anthias hovering over the reef as well as Napoleon wrasse, midnight snappers, and sweetlips. Painted frogfish have also been seen here.

Palau Rippon: Known for sightings of hawksbill and green turtles and barracudas, Rippon also offers a shallow 12-meter site featuring the remaining wings and fuselage of a bombed World War II aircraft. 

Kwatisore Bay or Whaleshark Bay: The bay features several bagans which attract the large whale sharks. Diving is permitted but often snorkeling offers a better vantage point for which to witness the whale sharks feeding from these fishing areas. (Please note: we will not be touching or chasing any whale sharks on this trip.)

Pulau Numfoor: This island has beautiful steep wall dives and is known for some current that can bring in larger fish like barracudas, trevallies, sharks, groupers, and tunas.

Palau Sudumpari: Located in the Numamuran Strait, dives here become ‘fishier’ as the current increases. Look for large fish such as trevallies, barracudas, sharks, and rays.

Tridacna Atoll: Located 25 kilometers east of Wandammen Peninsula, this stunning atoll features an amazing array of Acropora hard coral and humongous blue sponges. The series of caves and overhangs on the walls make it all the more impressive. Anything is possible out here so keep one eye looking into the blue also.

Tanjung Mangguar: This site sits at the top corner of Napen Peninsula and is where sharks, mantas, mobula rays, barracudas, trevallies, and rainbow runners have been seen frequently. Large blocks of rocks make this site even more interesting.

 

*Please remember that these are exploration expeditions. Our schedules and plans may change as needed to provide the best liveaboard experience possible. Please bring your sense of adventure, a spirit of spontaneity, and your camera!

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Important Information for All Trips

Travel Information

Rendani Airport (MKW) – Manokwari

Bandara Udara Airport (NBX) –  Nabire

 

Flights to and from Manokwari and Nabire are available to and from Sorong, Makassar, Jakarta and a few other smaller cities. Most of these locations offer convenient hotels just outside the airport for a convenient stopover and rest along the way. 

There are several airlines that provide service to Manokwari and Nabire, however few provide very much baggage allowance. We recommend Batik Air as they allow 20kg of checked baggage or even better, Garuda Air that allow 20kg of checked baggage plus an additional 23kg of sports equipment (dive gear) allowance.

Transportation from the airport to your hotel can be done by using readily available taxis or by booking a pick-up in advance with your hotel.

 

Meeting Point

We will pick you up from your hotel or the airport on the morning of the trip departure. Pick ups from hotels will be between 10 and 11 am. Guests flying in on trip departure day should choose a flight that arrives before 10am.

 

Itineraries

Our schedule will be determined by conditions such as weather, waves and our best judgement regarding dive sites and suitability for our guests. Cenderawasih Bay is famous for its coral reefs, wrecks, whalesharks, and marine biodiversity so we ensure to select the best sites possible depending on various factors. We do not guarantee dive sites as we cannot guarantee conditions of each dive site. However, we ensure to meet our guests needs as much as it is in our power to do so.

 

Accommodation

On board Jaya, there are 4 twin cabins, 2 triple cabins and 3 shared bathrooms.

 

Dive groups

Maximum 4 divers per guide

 

Minimum certification level

Open Water Diver

 

What’s included:

• 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 your hotel/airport and the Manokwari/Nabire harbor before and after the liveaboard trip                                     

What’s not included:                                        

• Dive equipment- full sets of equipment available for rent including computer at per trip price: 175 USD
  Or per piece, per day:

1. BCD: 5 USD
2. Regulator: 5 USD
3. Boots & Fins: 4 USD
4. Wetsuit: 4 USD
5. Mask: 2 USD
6. Computer: 10 USD
7. 15 liter tank: 15 USD

• Marine park fee: (1,000,000 IDR for foreign nationals for Raja Ampat / 250 USD for Cenderawasih Bay)
• 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

Payments

We accept

• cash payments of EUR, USD, and IDR
• credit cards (plus 3%)

What we need from each guest:

• A filled in online check in form (www.scuba-republic.com/checkin-form/)
• Diver certification level
• Approximate number of dives in personal history
• Any dietary requirements (we will do our best to accommodate)
• Sizes of equipment needed
• A copy of dive insurance policy and passport
• A refresher dive is mandatory if you have less than 30 dives and haven’t dived in the last 12 months. If you have 30 dives or more, a refresher is required if more than 24 months have gone without diving. 

 

Boat features

• Leisure deck
• Sun deck
• Dive deck

 

Food & Drink

• Local food
• Western food
• Buffet Style
• Any specific dietary requirements can be added to special requests on the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

 

Languages Spoken

• English
• Indonesian

 

Courses Available (please inform us beforehand if you wish to take a course)

Refresher                           30 USD

A light review of dive theory, equipment setup, safe diving practices, and a brief skill review on the boat. This may not be a private session. Please inquire if you feel you will need more practice. We highly recommend you take a refresher dive with our land-based dive center before your liveaboard trip. This dive is mandatory if you have less than 30 dives and haven’t dived in the last 12 months.

 

SSI Advanced Adventurer   190 USD

Take your open water diver skills to the next level. Our instructor will help you choose 5 specialty dives to complete during the course of your liveaboard trip to make you a more informed, more experienced diver so that you can take part in night dives, deep dives, exciting current dives, and more.

 

Adventure Dive 30 USD 

Participate in a single adventure dive such as a deep, night, or drift dive. Adventure dives count toward completing your Advanced Adventurer course (see above).

 

For any additional information please visit the FAQ page on our website www.scuba-republic.com/faq-2/