Jakarta, then Sorong
Arrive with private assistance and a restorative city night before the flight east, where the expedition team handles every transfer to the vessel.
At the remote heart of the Coral Triangle
Raja Ampat, The Last Coral Kingdom
The journey
A private-yacht or secluded eco-resort expedition through Raja Ampat, where extraordinary reefs, manta sites and limestone islands form one of diving’s great journeys.
The programme follows weather, tides and the most rewarding conditions, balancing immersive diving with beautiful anchorages and time to absorb the archipelago above the water.
Duration11 nights
Best timeOctober to April
Travel stylePremium liveaboard or private-yacht diving
AccommodationLuxury expedition yacht or secluded eco-resort
The itinerary
Day by day,
beautifully considered.
This is the journey's natural rhythm. Every stage can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
Dampier Strait
Begin among current-fed reefs, manta sites and extraordinary fish life, with each dive timed around the water rather than a rigid schedule.
The northern islands
Sail through limestone landscapes and remote anchorages for coral gardens, walls, lagoons and viewpoints above the archipelago.
The final coral passages
Follow the best conditions for two further days of diving, private tender excursions and quiet evenings on deck.
Surface, slowly
Return towards Sorong with a full pre-flight interval, a final night and private airport assistance.
The experience
Considered in every detail.
- A route adapted across central and northern Raja Ampat
- Manta sites, coral gardens, walls and drift dives
- Private tender, expert guides and small dive groups
- Island walks, lagoons and community-led cultural encounters
Included with ELEGANS
- 11 nights in premium expedition accommodation
- Full board and scheduled diving during the expedition
- Expert dive guides, tenders and standard equipment
- Domestic connections and transfers within the published route
- Dedicated ELEGANS journey concierge
Not included
- International flights
- Marine park and local harbour fees where charged separately
- Dive-specific insurance, medical clearance and personal equipment
- Alcohol, gratuities and private-yacht exclusivity unless quoted