Holiday Reference: TRP 50741 - 22 Oct 2027 - Emperor Raja Laut - £4875 *

Emperor Raja Laut – Raja Ampat and Banda Islands

22 Oct 2027 · 12 nights · Far East, Indonesia

£4875 *

5 twin cabins and 1 space available

Why divers love Emperor Raja Laut

  • Emperor Raja Laut is a beautiful wooden schooner-style liveaboard built from tropical hardwood, offering a unique and classic Indonesian sailing experience for 12 guests.
  • Enjoy buffet-style Indonesian and international meals, afternoon snacks, unlimited tea/coffee and drinks while dining alfresco on the spacious teak deck
  • Diving from two large RIB tenders with up to three dive guides, ensuring personalised dive support and access to amazing sites in Raja Ampat and Komodo.
  • The experienced and welcoming crew deliver attentive service, smooth operations and help create a relaxed, unforgettable liveaboard adventure.
  • Equipped with modern navigation, safety systems, free Nitrox for certified divers and essential dive safety gear for confident and secure diving.
  • Six ensuite cabins (3 doubles, 3 twins) with individually controlled air-conditioning, fans and mini safes provide a relaxing, intimate retreat for 12 guests.

What's included in your holiday

  • Your liveaboard package includes shared cabin on a full board basis (3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, 1 cocktail party on a local island (weather allowing); drinking water, tea, coffee)
  • There are 3-4 dives a day with 12lt tank, weights, air fills and free recreational nitrox for certified divers
  • Park fees are included as part of your package
  • Raja: transfers from Wasai - the boat - Sorong are included
    Komodo: transfers to/from Labuan are included

What's not included

  • Excludes domestic and international flights and overnight en route hotels. Please ask if you would like to add these to your booking. As of 14th Feb 2024, there is a Bali tourist tax of 150 000 (prepay via http://lovebali.baliprov.go.id)
  • Rental diving equipment, 15 litre tanks, nitrox alcohol, soft drinks, juices are all paid for on board
  • Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.

Liveaboard Details

Emperor Raja Laut is a distinctive, hardwood schooner, sailing the stunning seas of Indonesia. Built by one of the area's premier boat builders in 2005. she is perfectly adapted to the island hopping nature of dive liveaboards in Indonesia. Itinerari ...

Emperor Raja Laut is a distinctive, hardwood schooner, sailing the stunning seas of Indonesia. Built by one of the area's premier boat builders in 2005. she is perfectly adapted to the island hopping nature of dive liveaboards in Indonesia. Itineraries include the areas of Komodo, Raja Ampat and Banda. She really lives up to her name "King of the Sea"

Emperor Raja Laut comfortably accommodates 12 guests in 6 cabins, all below decks. There are 3 double bed cabins and 3 twin bed cabins), each with ensuite, mini safe, individually controlled air-conditioning and fan. Please remember to ask at the time of booking for your specific cabin requirement.

On the same level as the cabins is the lounge area, fully air-conditioned with a 49" HD flat screen, movie, music & book library, board games and mini-bar. Above decks is the vast teak deck, equipped with sun loungers and day beds. There is a covered area for relaxing. Meals are served al fresco, under a large awning.

All diving is done from two large RIBs with outboards to get you to the perfect dive spot every time. NITROX is available for all NITROX certified divers, all diving and safety equipment and two dive guides. Lifelines and SMBs are provided FREE of charge on-board. Emperor requires that you have a minimum of 30 logged dives and Advanced Open Water or equivalent certification for all Indonesian diving itineraries.

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Itinerary Details

Dive the wish list destination Raja Ampat and Banda Islands with one of Scuba Travel's hand picked liveaboards. This is the ultimate Indonesian dive adventure, packed with big fish to macro and mind blowing bio diversity.

Raja Ampat and Banda Islands Description

Raja Ampat and Banda islands is a transitional itinerary, that moves between the macro mecca of Ambon to the big fish walls of Raja Ampat. Midway through the journey, the itinerary calls at the remote Banda Islands, a rarely visited gem in the heart of the Coral Triangle. Famous for their dramatic volcanic landscapes and rich history as the original Spice Islands, Banda offers outstanding diving with pristine reefs, crystal-clear water, and a mix of macro life and pelagic encounters. Steep walls, vibrant hard corals, schooling fish, and seasonal sightings of larger species make Banda a perfect transition between Ambon’s macro-focused dives and the expansive big-fish walls of Raja Ampat.
This is an extended itinerary where you can visit some of the best dive sites in the Centre of the Coral Triangle.


The Ambon to Sorong cruise is special because it takes in two magnificent regions in the one cruise. Beginning in Ambon we head first to the Banda Islands (original Spice Islands) before rounding the east coast of Seram and rejoining the south and central sections of Raja Ampat. The Banda Islands will offer the opportunity for some pelagic action, hopefully hammerheads too, before diving arguably one of the best dive locations worldwide, South Raja Ampat.


The diving is hugely varied. Raja Ampat is the most biodiverse place on earth. Hang out on the walls to look for sharks, manta and other pelagic action, combined with colourful pristine reefs. There are copious amount of fish life, with swirling schools racing up and down the reefs. Sunset Dive for the Mandarin fish in Banda Neira.


Highlights may include
Banda Islands: Pohon Miring, Batu Kapal, Batu Kapal Pinnacle, Banda Neira Jetty and Lava Flow
Banda Land Visits: On this cruise we visit Banda Neira to see the nutmeg plantation, historic forts and small Maritime Museum. A half day excursion
Raja Ampat Central Section: Gam, Penemu, Arborek, Cape Kri Area
Raja Ampat Southern Section: Daram, Wayilbatan, Fiabacet, Pelee

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Your holiday details

Sail from the macro mecca of Ambon through the big fish marine park of Raja Ampat on board Emperor Raja laut. Your holiday is based on a lower deck twin cabin (full board) and includes 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, 1 cocktail party on a local island (weather allowing); drinking water, tea, coffee, guide, 12 lt air fills, weights and local airport transfers. Emperor Harmoni offers 2-3 dives a day, free nitrox and prepaid park fees. Rental diving equipment, 15 litre tanks, alcohol, soft drinks, juices are all paid for on board.



This holiday excludes international flights to Jakarta CGK or domestic flights to Ambon/Sorong. Please confirm your boat space, embarkation and disembarkation times with your travel consultant before booking and confirming any flights yourself. We are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for competitive quote for any flight option. You will typically require a night in Jakarta before and possibly after your liveaboard, which can be added to your booking on request.

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