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Paradise Dancer is now operating under the name Dewi Nusantara and will maintain the high standards that have come to be recognised with this beautiful ship. Dewi Nusantara's  interior style is that of a “floating boutique resort” featuring the high end amenities guests expect from a boat of this standard.
Catering to a maximum of 18 divers all of the state rooms are larger than traditional liveaboard state rooms (at 180 sq. ft. each, more than 60% larger than an average liveaboard cabin) each cabin has private ensuite facilities and air conditioning . There is also a 470 square foot "Master and Commander  Suite " at the stern of the main deck that features a king size bed, separate sitting area with a sofa, and table with chairs that reminds guests of the "captains quarters" from the schooner design that inspired her.
Charters are 11 nights with 3-4 dives per day. From June through the September, Dewi Nusantara will cruise out of Komodo to dive the stunning Komodo national park and surrounding islands
From September to April Dewi Nusantara will be exploring the Raja Ampat archipelago one of the world's newest top destinations.
According to the vessel's managing partner, Guido Brink, "Our goal is to build the finest liveaboard yacht in the region and then put it in the best diving locations during the best diving season for that area." - Raja Ampat diving photos
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21-Feb-12 |
03-Mar-12 |
11 |
Raja Ampat |
04-Mar-12 |
15-Mar-12 |
11 |
Raja Ampat |
16-Mar-12 |
27-Mar-12 |
11 |
Raja Ampat |
28-Mar-12 |
08-Apr-12 |
11 |
Explore - Raja Ampat To Ambon |
10-Apr-12 |
21-Apr-12 |
11 |
Explore - Banda Sea (Dive Buddy Week - Save 25%) |
23-Apr-12 |
04-May-12 |
11 |
Banda Sea To Alor |
05-May-12 |
16-May-12 |
11 |
Alor Island & Komodo (R/T) |
18-May-12 |
29-May-12 |
11 |
Fam Trip - Alor To Komodo (Plus $ 500 Special) |
31-May-12 |
09-Jun-12 |
9 |
Komodo National Park |
10-Jun-12 |
19-Jun-12 |
9 |
Komodo National Park |
20-Jun-12 |
29-Jun-12 |
9 |
Komodo National Park |
30-Jun-12 |
09-Jul-12 |
9 |
Komodo National Park |
10-Jul-12 |
19-Jul-12 |
9 |
Komodo National Park |
20-Jul-12 |
29-Jul-12 |
9 |
Komodo National Park (Dive Buddy Week - Save 25%) |
30-Jul-12 |
08-Aug-12 |
9 |
Komodo National Park |
09-Aug-12 |
18-Aug-12 |
9 |
Komodo National Park |
19-Aug-12 |
28-Aug-12 |
9 |
Komodo National Park |
31-Aug-12 |
13-Sep-12 |
13 |
Explore - Komodo - Alor - Kendari/Wakatobi Trip |
14-Sep-12 |
22-Oct-12 |
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Dry Docking |
23-Oct-12 |
04-Nov-12 |
12 |
Explore - Sorong - S. Halmahera - Sorong |
06-Nov-12 |
17-Nov-12 |
11 |
Raja Ampat |
18-Nov-12 |
29-Nov-12 |
11 |
Raja Ampat |
30-Nov-12 |
11-Dec-12 |
11 |
Raja Ampat |
12-Dec-12 |
23-Dec-12 |
11 |
Raja Ampat |
24-Dec-12 |
04-Jan-12 |
11 |
Raja Ampat |
2013 |
05-Jan |
16-Jan |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
17-Jan |
28-Jan |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
29-Jan |
09-Feb |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
10-Feb |
24-Feb |
14 |
CENDERAWASIH BAY WHALESHARK TRIP (SORONG-MANOKWARI) |
26-Feb |
12-Mar |
14 |
CENDERAWASIH BAY WHALESHARK TRIP (MANOKWARI-SORONG) |
14-Mar |
26-Mar |
12 |
SORONG - HALMAHERA - TERNATE (SORONG-TERNATE) |
28-Mar |
09-Apr |
12 |
TERNATE - HALMAHERA - AMBON (TERNATE-AMBON) |
11-Apr |
22-Apr |
11 |
AMBON - RAJA AMPAT (AMBON-SORONG) |
23-Apr |
04-May |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
05-May |
16-May |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
17-May |
28-May |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
29-May |
09-Jun |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
11-Jun |
22-Jun |
11 |
CENDERAWASIH BAY WHALESHARK TRIP (SORONG-MANOKWARI) |
24-Jun |
05-Jul |
11 |
CENDERAWASIH BAY WHALESHARK TRIP (MANOKWARI-SORONG) |
07-Jul |
18-Jul |
11 |
CENDERAWASIH BAY WHALESHARK TRIP (SORONG-MANOKWARI) |
20-Jul |
31-Jul |
11 |
CENDERAWASIH BAY WHALESHARK TRIP (MANOKWARI-SORONG) |
02-Aug |
13-Aug |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
14-Aug |
25-Aug |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
26-Aug |
06-Sep |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
07-Sep |
18-Sep |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
19-Sep |
30-Sep |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
01-Oct |
28-Oct |
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DRY DOCKING |
29-Oct |
09-Nov |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
10-Nov |
21-Nov |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
22-Nov |
03-Dec |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
04-Dec |
15-Dec |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
16-Dec |
27-Dec |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
28-Dec |
08-Jan |
11 |
RAJA AMPAT (SORONG-SORONG) |
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Master cabin |
Master cabin lounge area |
Master cabin bathroom |
Master cabin |
Deluxe cabin
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Deluxe cabin |
Deluxe cabin bathroom |
Deluxe cabin |
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| Port of Registry/Flag : |
Indonesia |
| Construction : |
Wood |
| Type : |
Schooner |
| Length : |
154 feet (LOD) 190 feet (LOA) |
| Beam : |
39 feet |
| Max Passengers : |
18 |
| Stateroom : |
9 |
| Crew : |
17 +3 dive crew |
| Tenders : |
2 (28 feet) Fiberglass single 200 hp 4 stroke each |
| Fuel Capacity : |
27,000 ltr |
| Fresh Water Capacity : |
10000 liters |
| Cruising Speed : |
9-10 knots |
| Range : |
2700 nautical miles |
| Navigation Aids : |
VHF, SSB, Furuno 36 mile radar, GPS and depeth sounder; all double. 2 sat phone |
| Voltage : |
220 volt, charging station also 110 volt |
| Photography Services : |
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| Length of Charters : |
11 night charters |
| Dives per Day : |
3 to 4 |
| Nitrox : |
yes |
| Diving Instruction : |
yes |
| Dive Gear Rental : |
yes |
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Prices are per person based on a twin or double sharing occupancy
Komodo |
Nights |
Deluxe |
Master |
31st May 2012 - 28th Aug 2012 |
9 nights |
$3,950 |
$4,895 |
Single cabin, non sharing cabin +65%
Nitrox $200 for the trip
Please note that you must have a minimum of 6 months left on your passport and one full clean page for your visa on arrival.
Komodo Price Includes:
All nights on board
All meals and beverages (not including alcohol)
Group transfers between airport and yacht
All diving with up to four dives per day
Price does not include:
Port and National Park Fee $90, Nitrox $200, alcoholic beverages, Hotels or domestic air travel
Don't forget to check for our special cheap Komodo liveaboard trips
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Prices are per person based on a twin or double sharing occupancy
Raja Ampat |
Nights |
Deluxe |
Master |
2010 - Jan 2013 |
11 nights |
$ 4,750 |
$ 5,870 |
Jan 5th 2013 - 6th Mar 2013 |
11 nights |
$4,990 |
$6,165 |
Port and National Park Fee Raja $215
Single cabin, non sharing cabin +65%
Nitrox $200 for the trip
Please note that you must have a minimum of 6 months left on your passport and one full clean page for your visa on arrival.
Raja Ampat Packages Includes:
11 nights on board Dewi Nusantara,
All meals and beverages (not including alcohol).
Transfers between airport and yacht.
9 and 1/2 days of diving with up to four dives per day.
Shore visit on Misool,
Price does not include:
Port and National Park Fee Raja $215, Nitrox $200, alcoholic beverages, Hotel in Bali, Sorong or Manado, or domestic air travel to Sorong.
Don't forget to check for our special cheap Raja Ampat liveaboard trips
Equipment rental costs
Descripton |
Daily |
Cruise |
Comments |
Scuba Equipment |
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Complete Set Scuba |
$45.00 |
$450.00 |
BCD, Regs, Fins, Mask, Snorkel,
W-Suit, Computer, Safety Set |
Regs, Octo, Gauges |
$10.00 |
$80.00 |
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BCD |
$10.00 |
$80.00 |
With Safety Pack |
Wetsuit |
$10.00 |
$90.00 |
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Dive Computer |
$15.00 |
$120.00 |
Nitrox ready |
Mask, Fins, Snorkel |
$10.00 |
$80.00 |
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Dive Light |
$8.00 |
$64.00 |
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15 Litre Cylinder |
$5.00 |
$45.00 |
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Safety Equipment |
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Dive Alert |
$3.00 |
$24.00 |
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SMB |
$2.00 |
$16.00 |
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Mini Strobe |
$2.00 |
$16.00 |
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Camera Equipment |
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Sea Life Digital |
$65.00 |
$295.00 |
With strobe - extra day = $30 |
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The area known as Raja Ampat(or the Four Kings) is an archipelago consisting  of the islands of Misoool, Salawati, Batanta, and Wiageo which are surrounded by over 1,500 smallislands and cays. Formerly known as Irian Jaya, this area is now part of the newly named West Papua province of Indonesia and is located on the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula, on the island of New Guinea.
Put simply, Raja Ampat could quite possibly be the best diving in the world. It certainly is the world's most biodiverse marine region with more recorded fish, coral and mollusk species than anywhere else on Earth.
According to the Conservation International Rapid Assessment Bulletin the marine life diversity for diving in Irian Jaya is considerably greater than all other areas sampled in the Coral Triangle. The Raja Ampat area is considered home to more than 1,000 fish species, 101 of which were previously unknown in Raja Ampat and four that are new to all of Indonesia. A world record 284 sightings on one single dive was set at Kofiau Island. A benchmark figure for an excellent dive site is 200 fish species sightings, this was surpassed on 51% of Raja Ampat dives! There were 537 coral species and 699 mollusk species - again another world high.
The variety of marine life can be staggering. Some areas boast enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks, such as wobbegongs. In Mansuar, you may encounter large groups of manta rays and turtles. From the boat and often close to shore you may get the chance to don your snorkeling gear for some unforgettable interaction with resident pods of dolphins or even some passing whales. Other highlights include the innumerable war wrecks, both ships and planes (with new wrecks being discovered constantly),
The reefs of Raja Ampat are just as varied as the marine life. There are vertical walls,  reef flats, slopes, sea mounts, mucky mangroves, lagoons and pinnacles. The reefs are in pristine condition with miles of perfect hard corals and many varied colorful species of soft corals.
The diving is predominantly drift dives due to the moderate prevalent currents in the area which provide  nutrients for the myriad fish and coral. Currents average moderate and vary from none to very strong. Due to these currents and the number of wrecks, Irian Jaya is not really considered a destination for absolute beginners, rather for divers with a few dives under their weightbelts looking to get away from the crowds. Visibility is normally very good but can vary and is normally at its best earlier in the day so your pre-breakfast dives are not to be slept through!
The pristine beauty of the area, both above and below the water  is truly unrivalled. This success of area's staggering abundance of marine life can also be attributed to the areas incredibly low human population density. Its remote location and lack of infrastructure have inhibited the growth of tourism.
This is truly "Frontier Diving". Topside the beautiful islands stretch as far  as you can see and are largely uninhabited. At night the lights of local fishing boats twinkle in the dark along the few inhabited shorelines while in more remote areas you may only see a distant spec of light over the entire horizon.
Not many liveaboards dive the Raja Ampat area, making this adventure even more unique and special. The newly constructed Dewi Nusantara is the perfect platform that delivers modern comforts and outstanding service to adventurers exploring this remote outpost of civilization - Raja Ampat diving photos
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Sample Raja Ampat Itinerary
12 Days / 11 Nights / 9 1/2 days of diving. |
Please see our “Getting There” section for flight
schedules and Gateway options for connecting your international
flights to domestic flights. |
The following itinerary is for example purposes only. Your actual itinerary may vary due to weather or other environmental conditions and
at the Captain’s discretion in order to seek out the best available diving during your cruise. |
Day |
Daily Events |
Embark -2
days |
• Bali Gateway: Arrive Bali, and overnight in local hotel. |
Embark -1 day |
• Bali Gateway: Fly from Bali to Ujung Padang. Overnight in local hotel at Ujung Padang
• Manado Gateway: Arrive Manado on Komodo and overnight at local hotel.
• Jakarta Gateway: Arrive in Jakarta and overnight at local hotel. |
Day 1 |
(Embarkation)
• Bali Gateway: Fly from Ujung Padang to Sorong.
• Manado Gateway: Fly from Manado to Sorong.
• Jakarta Gateway: Fly from Jakarta to Sorong.
• Transfer from airport to Dewi Nusantara.
• Embark Dewi Nusantara.
You’ll be picked up at the airport of Sorong and taken to the yacht by private transfer. Once all guests are
onboard, we will leave the harbor and head for the breathtaking region of Misool. |
Day 2 |
• Misool
We’ll do our check out dive at a calm site chosen to familiarize you with the region. The dive site, Vrenelies
Gärtli is very large and diverse, easily affording several dives here. Dive-throughs, drop-offs and over hangs, all
covered in beautiful corals makes Vrenelies Gärtli a special site.
There is time in the afternoon to explore the incredible landscape by zodiac. Above the water, Misool is a
breathtaking region with caves, caverns and huge rocks covering the landscape. Underwater, it’s a wonderful
combination of various species of fish, hard and soft corals, sponges, nudibranches plus all kinds of
non-vertebrates like cuttlefish and octopus. There are also epaulet sharks here, only found in Raja Ampat. |
Day 3 |
• Misool
Day three is a special day on which we will combine more great diving around Misool with an excursion into the
fabulous island labyrinth. We’ll go by zodiac through channels and valleys. Enjoy a walk to a cave on land and a
visit to see native tombstones. |
Day 4 |
• Mansuar
We’ll head north away from Misool to Mansuar, an Island that could easily be re-named Manta Island. Not
much more you can say about the diving here. |
Day 5 |
• Jef Fam
From Mansuar we’ll head a little northwest to Jef Fam, a group of islands featuring sites where you’ll once again
have the opportunity to see the wobbegong and epaulet sharks, unique to the region. You’ll dive the region of
Batu Burung where the dive sites are covered in colorful hard corals. A couple of other notable sites are
Dinding Mera, a spectacular red wall full of soft corals and nudibranches and Warna Banyak, a relaxing drift
dive through a coral-filled channel. |
Day 6 |
• Kawe
Kawe is our next destination and will take us to the top of the equator. Here you’ll visit Jurang Dalam, sometimes
called ‘deep valley’ though it is only 25 feet in depth. For some reason it attracts sweetlips, Barsche, Glasfische,
batfish and napoleons. Other sites you might visit include Batu Kiri and Hutam Hitam. There’s also Berbados
Cadas with its split rocks and dive-through which offers a topographical change to the scenery of this region. |
Day 7
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• Wajag
We’ll move a little more north to Wajag where you’ll enjoy topside and underwater adventure. Zodiac
excursions through the labyrinth will provide breathtaking images that will last a lifetime. Underwater, the
landscape is quite different with Jamur Selatan, Jamur Tengan & Utara rising up in the sea like mushrooms.
With an agreeable current, you can easily dive around them. At times, the currents from the Antarctic bring cool
water and huge schools of jackfish, tuna, rays and even blue marlins! |
| Day 8 |
• Uranie
Today, we’ll arrive at Uranie where there’s a large cavern waiting to be explored! This cavern is huge with ample
light coming in so you need not worry about claustrophobia. The atmosphere in the cavern is mystical and calm,
offering a fascinating light show. Below on the cavern’s bottom you’ll see sleeping sharks that seem unreal.
From here we’ll most likely move to Batu Coquille where huge rocks rise up from the ground and water. The
current here draws manta rays and barracudas. |
| Day 9 |
• Waigeo/Eagle Rock
We’ll make our way to the area of Waigeo where we’ll visit Eagle Rock, just around the corner. Eagle Rock is
unlike anything you’ve seen so far. The protruding rocks in the middle of the sea are quite spectacular. On dives
here you’ll find white beaches with black coral gardens, great visibility, sweetlips, batfish and a variety of rays. In
the afternoon we’ll visit Sel Pele Bay where topside and underwater delights await. |
| Day 10 |
• Wafak
Wafak is the so called black forest of Indonesia. At about 90 feet there’s a black coral garden to enjoy at your
leisure. We’ll stay here for a sunset dive and hope to see Mandarin fish and mimic octopus. |
| Day 11 |
• Kri
We’ll be in Kri today where world records in counting different species have been broken. You’ll be able to get
some great pictures here where famous underwater photographers have shot some of their best work. We’ll
head back to Sorong for departure while we enjoy our final night celebration onboard with a special traditional
song and dance presentation. |
Day 12
(Dis-Embark) |
• Sorong
Disembarkation in Sorong. You’ll be taken to the airport by our private transfer.
• All domestic flights back to your Indonesia Gateway city complete their journey on this day.
• Overnight in Indonesia gateway city |
Post
Disembarkation
Day |
• Board International flights for home or begin your land extension to visit other magical Indonesian destinations. |
Raja Ampat Packages Includes:
• 11 nights on board Dewi Nusantara,
• All meals and beverages (not including alcohol).
• Transfers between airport and yacht.
• 9 and 1/2 days of diving with up to four dives per day.
• Shore visit on Misool,
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Sorong is the harbour town in West Papua and the normal departure point to dive Raja Ampat. If you are unsure of how to get to Sorong to start your trip it will depend on where your international flight into Indonesia is landing. If you check this link it will give you more of an idea of the timings and even a map of the possible routes to show you your possible options - www.arenui.liveaboarddiving.net/#getting_there.
It is not possible for someone outside of Indonesia to purchase domestic flights in Indonesia so these can be purchased for you by me, if you would like, and added to your invoice. It will be about $600 return dependant on exchange rates, availability and where your entry airport is in Indonesia. We recommend coming through Jakarta as the quickest and easiest route to take. The cost of the domestic flights are not included in the trip price.
From Jakarta it is possible to reach Sorong in one day.
From |
To |
Date |
Dep |
Arr |
Jakarta (CGK) |
Makassar (UPG) |
Day of departure |
05:00 |
08.00 |
From |
To |
Date |
Dep |
Arr |
Makassar (UPG |
Sorong (SOQ) |
Day of departure |
08:40 |
12:00 |
The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta
From |
To |
Date |
Dep |
Arr |
Sorong (SOQ |
Makassar (UPG) |
Day of disembarkation |
12:00 |
13:05 |
Makassar (UPG |
)Jakarta (CGK) |
Day of disembarkation |
14.00 |
15.10 |
If you come from Bali to Sorong it is a 2 stage process, from Bali (DPS) to Makassar (UPG) and from Makassar (UPG) to Sorong (SOQ), there would be a night in a hotel in Makassar on the way out (Ujung Pandang and Makassar are the same place and the half way point to Sorong). We recommend the Imperial Aryaduta in Makassar- http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_makassar.php
These would be your flights from Bali to Sorong.
From |
To |
Date |
Dep |
Arr |
Bali (DPS) |
Makassar (UPG) |
Day before departure |
18.40 |
19.55 |
From |
To |
Date |
Dep |
Arr |
Makassar (UPG |
Sorong (SOQ) |
Day of departure |
08:40 |
12:00 |
The return trip from Sorong to Denpasar (Bali) is done in one day using 2 flights - SOQ-UPG and UPG-DPS and dependant on the day of the flight leaves at 2 different times
From |
To |
Date |
Dep |
Arr |
Sorong (SOQ |
Makassar (UPG) |
Day of disembarkation |
12:00 |
13:05 |
From |
To |
Date |
Dep |
Arr |
Makassar (UPG) |
Bali (DPS) |
Day of disembarkation |
16:45 |
18:05 |
It is also possible from Singapore to Manado on Silk Air and then onto Sorong with a over night in there somewhere depending on your arrival times of your Silk Air flight but the Manado to Sorong flights don’t run every day so you may end up spending an advance night in Sorong which is not a particularly interesting place to spend the night.
It is also possible to get to Sorong from Kuala Lumpur via Makassar on Air Asia with an overnight stay in Makassar and then catch the 09.35 flight to Sorong on the day of the departure.
We recommend the Imperial Aryaduta in Makassar- http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_makassar.php
From |
To |
Date |
Dep |
Arr |
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) |
Makassar (UPG) |
Day before departure |
12.45 |
15.50 |
Domestic Air Carrier Notes:
It is generally not possible for someone outside of Indonesia to purchase domestic flights in Indonesia so these can be purchased for you by Premier Liveaboard diving and added to your invoice. It will be $600 return to  Sorong normally dependant on where your entry airport is in Indonesia.
Premier liveaboard diving and its local flight agent can purchase the tickets on your behalf, however, in doing so, Premier liveaboard diving is only acting as an agent for the airline and is not responsible for, and can accept no responsibility for, cancellations, delays, schedule changes, or problems caused by the air carrier.
We highly recommend trip interruption and cancellation insurance.
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Q: What time zone is Indonesia located? 
A: Komodo is 8 hours ahead of GMT. Raja Ampat is covered by Eastern Indonesia Standard Time which
is 9 hours ahead of GMT.
Q: What if I am prone to sea sickness?
A: If you are prone to sea sickness we strongly urge you to bring some motion sickness medication.
Q: Do I need evacuation/dive insurance?
A: We strongly recommend that each guest purchase comprehensive evacuation and dive accident insurance.
We will be operating in extremely remote areas. Emergency evacuations from remote locations can cost in excess of USD $100,000. We recommend Divers Alert Network (DAN): www.DiversAlertNetwork.org
(in USA), www.daneurope.org (in Europe).
Q: What can I expect the water temperature to be and what wetsuit do you
recommend?
A: This is always a difficult question to answer because people have different reactions to temperature.
Typically temperatures range from 25-30C or 80-86F so usually a 3mm suit or even a skin is fine. The southern waters of Komodo can be colder with 20-25C or 70-75F so a 5mm suit with a hood is
recommended.
Q: Can I drink alcohol and dive? 
A: No. Drinking alcohol and diving can increase your risk of decompression problems. You can drink alcohol
once your have completed your last dive of the day.
USEFUL INFORMATION
WATER TEMPERATURE:
Typically temperatures range from 25-30C or 80-86F so
usually a 3mm suit or even a skin is fine. The southern waters of Komodo can be colder
with 20-25C or 70-75F so a 5mm suit with a hood is recommended.
VISIBILITY:
Depending on the season the visibility range is between 10-40 metres or
30-120 feet.
CURRENT:
All diving areas are subject to currents that range from slight to extremely
strong. Dive sites are selected according to currents with some great year round drift
diving opportunities.
NIGHT DIVING:
An opportunity to see some of the world’s most unique marine
species that emerge only after the sun has set.
WALLS:
In Komodo the islands are Volcanic in origin and in Raja Ampat the islands
are mainly made of limestone. Both areas offer great wall diving opportunities with both drift and no current situations.
CANYONS:
Due to the volcanic origins and easily eroded limestone the underwater
topography is littered with canyons and gullies.
MARINE LIFE:
The areas where we dive are unmatched for small and unusual marine
wildlife. The species list is endless and new ones are still being discovered in these areas.
Whales, manta rays, sharks and larger pelagic species are found in the dive sites with
higher currents. Strong currents and up-wellings transport nutrient-rich waters
throughout these areas.
CLIMATE:
The average air temperature in the regions we visit ranges from 25–32o
Celsius or 77-90o Fahrenheit.
HEALTH AND INOCULATIONS:
Vaccinations for typhoid, paratyphoid, tetanus,
Cholera, Polio, and Hepatitis A are recommended. Malaria is endemic in many parts of Indonesia, please check with your local Tropical Disease Centre for anti-malaria/diver friendly medication.
MONEY:
The Indonesian currency is Rupiah. Rates fluctuate enormously, please check
with our cruise directors for your cruise exchange rates.
POPULATION AND PEOPLE:
Regarded as the fifth most populous nation in the world, there are approximately 200,000,000 in Indonesia. The majority, around 60%
reside on the island of Java.
RELIGION:
An amazing diversity of religions exists. Predominantly a Muslim nation,
islands like Timor, North Sulawesi and Flores are Christian. Hinduism is found mainly in Bali. Scattered throughout the region are a variety of other beliefs.
LANGUAGE:
Bahasa Indonesia, almost identical to Malay is the one national
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of the islands of Misoool, Salawati, Batanta, and Wiageo which are surrounded by over 1,500 smallislands and cays. Formerly known as Irian Jaya, this area is now part of the newly named West Papua province of Indonesia and is located on the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula, on the island of New Guinea.
Put simply, Raja Ampat could quite possibly be the best diving in the world. It certainly is the world's most biodiverse marine region with more recorded fish, coral and mollusk species than anywhere else on Earth.
According to the Conservation International Rapid Assessment Bulletin the marine life diversity for diving in Irian Jaya is considerably greater than all other areas sampled in the Coral Triangle. The Raja Ampat area is considered home to more than 1,000 fish species, 101 of which were previously unknown in Raja Ampat and four that are new to all of Indonesia. A world record 284 sightings on one single dive was set at Kofiau Island. A benchmark figure for an excellent dive site is 200 fish species sightings, this was surpassed on 51% of Raja Ampat dives! There were 537 coral species and 699 mollusk species - again another world high.
The variety of marine life can be staggering. Some areas boast enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks, such as wobbegongs. In Mansuar, you may encounter large groups of manta rays and turtles. From the boat and often close to shore you may get the chance to don your snorkeling gear for some unforgettable interaction with resident pods of dolphins or even some passing whales. Other highlights include the innumerable war wrecks, both ships and planes (with new wrecks being discovered constantly),
The reefs of Raja Ampat are just as varied as the marine life. There are vertical walls, 
