Raja Ampat Luxury Scuba Diving Package 2026 — 3-Day to 10-Day Liveaboard

A liveaboard isn’t just accommodation on water—it’s a philosophy. Wake to dolphins, dive before breakfast, spend the day exploring walls and reefs,
surface as sunset paints the sky orange. In 2026, our liveaboard fleet offers this rhythm with genuine luxury. Climate control, hot showers, edible food, and a cabin to yourself.
Not camping with a regulator.

We operate liveaboard packages at four durations. Each covers different water, depths, and dive counts. Shorter trips (3–5 days) focus on Dampier Strait and the northern islands,
perfect for those short on time. Longer itineraries (7–10 days) venture to Misool’s remote corners and the 75% of world coral species living in our region.
The choice depends on your schedule, budget, and appetite for time underwater.

2026 Liveaboard Package Pricing by Duration

What Makes Our Liveaboards Better Than Competitors

Counter Cruising Indonesia aggregates boats—you book through them, they book through a local operator. We are the local operator. Juara Holding Group owns the fleet,
trains the crew, maintains the vessels, and sets our own schedule. That means faster decision-making, consistent quality, and genuine customer relationships.

Counter’s cheapest 7-day option is €2,650 (~$2,850 USD). Ours starts at $3,500. But compare: we include nitrox, they charge extra. Our price covers all meals and beverages;
most others add wine and beer surcharges. We offer private cabin options; many liveaboards still use shared bunks. And we have capacity across 50+ vessels—when one books full,
you have alternatives.

Nitrox, Air Fills, and Dive Planning on Our Liveaboards

Nitrox is included with every liveaboard package. Most operators charge $100–$150 extra for certified divers. We mix it on-site, free. You bring your C-card proving nitrox
certification; we handle the mix and fills.

We conduct dive briefings at 7 AM before the first descent and between dives. Our dive masters review current direction, depth, marine life likelihood, and safety protocols.
Decompression stops are mandatory on deeper dives; we carry oxygen kits aboard. Air and nitrox fills happen between every dive, so you never run short. Each diver gets a personal
tank if desired, or we rotate tanks for those comfortable sharing. The choice is yours.

Cabin Comfort and Vessel Details

Our three-tier fleet reflects pricing tiers. Budget liveaboards offer bunk cabins with porthole windows, shared bathrooms, and communal shower blocks. Think clean,
functional, no frills. Mid-tier vessels include private cabins with en-suite heads and hot water. Luxury-tier liveaboards feature ocean-view cabins, premium linens,
minibar, personal climate control, and spa services. All tiers have sun decks, shade areas, and common lounges with 24/7 tea and coffee.

Seasickness? We operate year-round partly because we choose calmest routes. Still concerned? Our medical kit includes patches and medication. Motion sickness pills are best
started 12 hours before departure.

Food is cooked fresh daily aboard. Breakfast buffets, lunch after morning dives, snacks and soft drinks available constantly, dinner at 6 PM. We accommodate vegetarian and
pescatarian diets with advance notice. Alcohol is purchasable at retail markup, not included.

How Liveaboard Routes Differ by Trip Length

3-day trips don’t stray far from Sorong or Kri. You dive Dampier Strait, Arborek, Sawandarek, and Yeben. Ideal for certification breaks, tight schedules, and testing your
tolerance for liveaboard life without major commitment.

5-day trips expand northward. We hit Cape Kri, which demands 3–4 hours transit from Sorong but rewards you with 374 documented fish species in a single dive. Time in water
is what you came for—5 days gives you 12–14 dives without rushing back.

7-day trips venture to Misool. The southern wall is taller than anything in the north and hosts pelagic visitors October through April. Batanta Island and the Dampier complex
round out a comprehensive sampler. By day six, you’re reading the underwater landscape like locals: where the current pulls life, where turtles hide, where manta rays appear.

10-day trips add the remote western islands and deeper wall dives reserved for technical certification. The 1,500+ fish species and 75% coral species found here feel less
like facts and more like tangible abundance.

Included and Extra Costs on Our Liveaboards

Package includes: all meals, diving, nitrox, air fills, cabin, and crew. Does NOT include: alcohol, equipment rental, spa treatments, photography guides, and the two
park permits. Equipment rental is $150–$250 per week. Marine Park Permit costs IDR 700,000 (~$45 USD). Visitor entry is IDR 300,000 (~$19 USD). Gratuity for crew is customary
(10–15% of trip cost, split among guides and deck crew) but not mandatory.

That’s the full accounting. No surprise charges on final invoices.

Booking Your 2026 Liveaboard: Step by Step

Contact us at /contact with your preferred dates and trip length. If your dates fall between departures, we’ll suggest nearby alternatives or
discuss private charter pricing. Once you choose a date, we invoice 30% deposit. Balance is due 60 days before departure. We send a full itinerary, cabin photos,
and crew bios one month out.

Deposit is refundable if cancelled more than 90 days prior. Cancellations within 90 days forfeit 50% of deposit. This protects us from last-minute crew and vessel shuffling
while giving you reasonable out.

Comparing Liveaboard vs. Private Yacht Charter

Neither is objectively better. Liveaboards are social and economical. Private charters are flexible and intimate. Our 50+ vessel fleet lets us offer both.

FAQ: Liveaboard Concerns and Answers