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Liveaboard Diving Cruise
The Raja Ampat-Halmahera, Indonesia
6 to 16 day cruises
Price: Euro 230/Day
Indonesian reefs excite
scientists
'Coral researchers have revealed the location
of what they think is the most valuable cluster of reefs in the world. It is in a remote archipelago off
Indonesia, close to the coast of Papua Province, in the Malacca Sea'
BBC News - May 15, 2002. |
Previous experience: During the summer months of 2001, SEAL
pioneered two extremely successful dive expeditions in to a remote and little known area called the 'Raja
Ampat' in Irian Jaya. What we discovered went far and beyond our wildest hopes!
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The Raja Ampat comprises of five main islands, these being Waigeo,
Gam, Gag, Kawe and Batanta Island. With in excess of another hundred of so smaller islands and islets, we
surmised that the countless reefs, pinnacles and undersea mounts of this unexplored region had to hold some
very special diving. |
| © Paul J. Lees |
Coral Reef Paradise Found in Remote Indonesian Islands.
‘Scuba divers take note: The waters of the Raja Ampat Islands off
Indonesia’s province of Irian Jaya may replace heralded Palau as the most species-rich sea in the
world.
An international team of marine biologists who visited the Raja Ampat recently to examine the reefs said
they found what may be an unparalleled array of species – corals, fishes, and mollusks –
including some species never seen before’
National Geographic News – Aug 8, 2001. |
The islands of the Raja Ampat are extremely picturesque and
diverse in their geological make up. Ranging from shear-sided granite islands, similar in appearance
to Palau, to small coral sand bays and islets, resembling those of the Maldives. The waters of the
Raja Ampat are crystal clear, with a deep blue azure appearance. If you can imagine a South Pacific
dream location, this is it! |
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This season we will be promoting a locally owned and operated
vessel the 'Seahorse'. We are proud to offer divers a great chance to dive and cruise in a
traditional Indonesian style vessel complete with all modern comforts, taking you to the newest dive
destinations within Indonesia.
Scheduled cruises of varying length and itinerary, are available
from October right through to June, more details can be found on the
Raja Ampat - Halmahera Schedule page or, by completing
our inquiry form.
M/v Seahorse - completed in March 2006, a 33 metre traditional Pinisi design vessel, built to the
highest standards for charter operation. Large main deck salon and lounging area plus 8 staterooms
singles and doubles, all with air-conditioning, full en-suite shower and toilet facility, hot & cold
running water. A true luxury cruising and well equipped diving vessel.
| IRIAN JAYA, at a glance… |
| Reef type: |
Vertical walls,
Lagoon channels, Coral gardens |
| Access: |
Liveaboard |
| Visibility: |
Very good, 20-25
meters |
| Current: |
Moderate, 1-2 knots, good for
drift diving |
| Coral: |
Excellent, undamaged reefs |
| Fish: |
Excellent numbers &
varieties |
| Highlights: |
WWII Plane wrecks, great
numbers of schooling pelagic fish, Excellent variety of underwater terrain, first-class Macro diving. |
| Diving Level: |
Open Water to Advanced |
Scuba diving live-aboard cruises in the Raja
Ampat, Irian-Jaya, Indonesia
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