Raja Ampat
Prepare to be captivated by Raja Ampat, a renowned diving paradise that boasts some of the most extraordinary underwater experiences on the planet. Descriptions of its breathtaking beauty and vibrant ecosystems are not mere embellishments; they are a testament to a world where the ocean teems with life and colour.
The Raja Ampat archipelago is simply incredible, from reefs exploding in colour and life to huge schools of pelagics, manta cleaning stations, wobbegong and epaulette sharks, clear-water mangroves, and piers bustling with corals and fish. A dive excursion to this remote area in the far east of Indonesia will have you vowing to return as soon as you have the opportunity.
Best Mid-Range Liveaboard in Indonesia
For the level of service, attention to detail, diving experience and drive to be inclusive, all at a mid-range price. The MSY Ilike gets our vote for one of Indonesia’s best mid-range priced dive liveaboards.
The MSY Ilike
Constructed in Bira, Sulawesi, in 2010, the MSY Ilike is a traditional style of Indonesian Phinisi. She is a spacious, comfortable dive liveaboard that cruises Indonesia’s best scuba locations. Boasting two marine engines for speed and safety, she heads to Raja Ampat, Komodo, the Banda Sea and Alor. The yacht maintains all the necessary equipment to ensure your well-being onboard.
Accommodation
The MSY Ilike liveaboard Raja Ampat caters for up to 16 guests in 8 cabins. All cabins have individually controlled air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and hot and cold showers. In addition, the thoughtfully designed rooms can be laid out as twins or doubles, so can easily provide for your requirements. The yacht offers a large, comfortable outside deck to chill out after an incredible day’s diving.
The Diving
What is there to say but mind-blowing, incredible, unbelievable! These terms are standard on a dive trip to Raja Ampat. Lavish reefs, schools of pelagic fish, manta, sharks and even macro critters.
Ilike will make sure you get to the right spot at the right time in one of the two stable, safe dive tenders that accompany her through the archipelago.
Food Onboard
Food onboard the Ilike liveaboard Raja Ampat combines Indonesian and international cuisine, freshly prepared by the talented chef. Served in the outdoor covered area towards the vessel’s stern, you can eat as you enjoy the Indonesian scenery.
Meals can be prepared for plant-based and adapted diets. Vegan, plant-based and cruelty-free scuba❤️
Liveaboard Facilities
- Life Vests
- Life Rafts
- Fire alarms
- GPS
- Satelite & mobile phones
- First Aid Kit
- Oxygen Kit
- Radio
- Shaded dive deck
- INT Tanks
- DIN Tanks
- Rental Equipment
- Plant-based meals available
- Indoor Salon
- Outdoor Dining
- Audio & Video System
- Freshwater maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Deck Towels
- Cabin towels
- Nitrox
- Camera Rinse Tanks
- Camera/Video Storage
- A/C cabins
Trip Exclusions
Kindly note trip cost excludes Marine Park | Port | Fuel surcharge (payable onboard), equipment rental (if any), and PADI course fees (if any).
Don’t hesitate to contact us for exact details, as the above charges may alter depending on which dive cruise itinerary interests you.
Itinerary
8D/7N Raja Ampat dive itinerary on the MSY Ilike
- Day 1
- Arrive @ ILIKE, sail at night to Misool.
- Day 2
- Misool Daram Islands 3/4 Dives.
- Day 3
- Misool Fiabacet – Boo Island 3/4 Dives.
- Day 4
- Misool Wagmab – Farondi 3/4 Dives.
- Day 5
- Penemu Island 3/4 Dives.
- Day 6
- Yangeffo Island 3/4 Dives.
- Day 7
- Dampier Strait 1/2 Dives.
- Day 8
- Disembark in Sorong.
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