Seahorse - Raja Ampat Liveaboard
- Destination: Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Ambon, Triton Bay
- Trip Duration: 8 - 13 Day Safaris, Oct. to May
- Total Dives: Up to 4 Dives per day
- Total Guests: 16 Guests
- Prices: from $2,415.00 U.S. per person
- Nitrox: Yes
- Prices and Schedule
Built to the highest international standards and guidelines the MSY Seahorse is a classic Phisini Schooner that combines traditional craftsmanship with fully modern conveniences, and the latest nautical safety features. At 33 meters (100 ft.) long and 8.5 meters (28 ft.) wide she offers a wealth of space and total comfort for up to 16 guests in nine air conditioned and en-suite cabins. The Seahorse is operated by a highly experienced international crew with a wealth of dive safari experience and a desire to explore exciting new areas where few other liveaboards venture to go.
Exploration and diving aboard the Seahorse will provide intrepid divers with the opportunity to experience world class diving, island exploration, beach visits, and land tours to see traditional cultures that are still untouched by the modern world. The Seahorse specializes in diving the newest and most pristine dive destinations within Indonesia. Don't miss out on one of her exploratory cruises to the best of Raja Ampat and beyond. A Dive Adventures Asia Top Pick!
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A Choice of Spacious Cabins
The Seahorse will very comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests in 9 very airy and spacious air conditioned and en-suite cabins. All cabins provide either double or twin bed accommodation and have either porthole or picture windows for added natural light. You are sure to enjoy your full en-suite western style hot and cold shower, extra storage space, and reading lamps while exploring the rich seas of Indonesia.
The Seahorse Offers Three Different Cabin Layouts: 1 Master Cabin (Upper Deck), 2 Deluxe Double / Twin Bed Cabins (Main Deck), 6 Standard Twin Bed Cabins (Lower Deck).
Each Cabin Features the Following Comforts:
- Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
- Private Bathroom and Toilet with Hot / Cold Water Shower
- Hand Basin
- Bed Linens
- Reading Lamps
- Cabinet and Shelves
- 2 pin 220V electricity (bring and international adaptor)
- Luggage Space
The Master Cabin and Deluxe Double Bed Cabins also feature a desk, T.V., and D.V.D. player. These cabins are an outstanding choice if your looking for a great value for your money. All cabins are of the same standard with the Master Cabin and Double Bed cabins providing the most room and space.
Indoor Saloon and a Top Rated Chef
The saloon, which is combined with the indoor dining area, is air conditioned, bright and airy, tastefully decorated in asian hardwoods, and offers stunning views of the most remote areas of Indonesia. There is also a nice seating area and table on the forward main deck that can be used for enjoying your morning cup of coffee, or your dinner alfresco in the evening sea breeze.
Guests will be excited that daily a variety of international and asian cuisine is prepared using fresh spices, fruits, vegetables, and seafood. All meals are served buffet style, so eat as much as you like. Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks, and Snacks are always available between meal times free of charge. There is also a great selection of wine, local and imported beers, and a variety of quality spirits.
Seahorse Dining Features:
- The Owner is a Former Spanish Chef who Emphasizes Outstanding Food on Every Cruise
- Indonesian, International, and Western Cuisine
- Buffet Style Meals are Served in the Air Conditioned Saloon or Alfresco on the Main Deck
- Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks, Water, Fresh Fruits, and Crisps, are Complimentary 24 / 7
- Wine, Beer, and a Variety of Liquor are Available for Purchase
The main deck indoor saloon also features the following modern amenities: T.V., DVD, Stereo, Satellite Telephone, and Computer. There is a small movie and music library as well as plenty of marine and general interest books for your use. The saloon has large picture windows with panoramic views and is a great area for socializing or relaxing between dives, and meals.
Especially for Outdoor Lovers
For sun lovers, there is a beautiful outdoor lounge on the upper most deck with comfortable sun beds perfect brushing up on your tan lines or stargazing in the evening. This is the absolute best area of the liveaboard to relax between dives, catch up on an afternoon nap, or enjoy a cocktail while watching an amazing Indonesian sunset.
Don't forget the main deck outdoor seating area complete with a gorgeous hand finished hard wood table and cushioned chairs perfect for relaxing in the evening to the glorious views of the open sea, or catching the morning sunrise over the mystical islands of Raja Ampat.
Diving Made Easy
This what you came for!! The dive deck of the Seahorse was designed for maximum utility and to make your scuba diving as easy and enjoyable as possible. Each diver is provided with their own personal dive station with plenty of area for suiting up and loads of storage space for all your personal equipment. For photographers and videographers there is a totally separate wet room with a camera table, a number of rinse tanks, and charging stations.
Getting to the dive sites is easy on the custom built dive tenders which have communications equipment and plenty of space for every diver. The dive tenders are accompanied by a captain and highly trained dive staff. Each dive tender is a fully functioning vessel that will provide fast and safe transfers from the liveaboard to all the dive sites. The dive tenders are also used for exploratory excursions and island tours around Raja Ampat.
The Seahorse Dive Deck is Equipped with the Following:
- Hot Water Shower
- Toilet
- Wet Room with Camera Table and Charging Stations
- Fresh Water Rinse Tank for Cameras and Video Equipment
- Air Compressors
- Gear Rack
- Personal Storage Area
There is also a full Enriched Air Nitrox station onboard for those of you who are certified Nitrox divers. For those of you not yet Nitrox certified, specialty Nitrox courses are available upon request.
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Spacious Sundeck |
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Air Conditioned Dining |
Main Deck Outdoor Area |
Delicious Buffet Meals |
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Deluxe Double Bed Cabin |
En-Suite Bathroom & Shower |
Standard Twin Bed Cabin |
Seahorse Liveaboard Raja Ampat Prices and Cabin Selection 2011 - 2012
Destination |
# Days |
Deluxe Double Bed Cabin |
Standard Double / Twin Bed Cabin |
Full Charter |
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Raja Ampat / Triton Bay |
8D/7N |
$2,520.00 |
$2,415.00 |
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| Raja Ampat |
9D/8N |
$2,880.00 |
$2,760.00 |
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Raja Ampat |
11D/10N |
$3,600.00 |
$3,450.00 |
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Raja Ampat |
12D/11N |
$3,960.00 |
$3,795.00 |
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Raja Ampat |
13D/12N |
$4,320.00 |
$4,140.00 |
Liveaboard Trip Prices Include: All prices are per person and include accommodation on board, all meals, most drinks (drinking water, coffee, tea, soft drinks), professional dive master services, scuba tanks, weights, weight belt, air, and up to 4 dives per day. We also include greeting and transfer to and from the departure ports nearest airport and the liveaboard. Please contact Dive Adventures Asia for non-diver and single supplement rates.
Additional Charges: The Raja Ampat Harbor and National Park fee of $150.00 U.S. is not included in the prices above. In addition, nitrox, equipment rental, alcoholic beverages, airfare, and dive insurance are not included in the above prices. Equipment rental is $25.00 U.S. per day for a full set, and nitrox is $15.00 U.S. per day. Dive Insurance for every diver is recommended and should be purchased prior to arrival. Every diver is also required to have a safety sausage, a dive computer, and an octopus while diving. These items are also available to rent during the trip.
Dive Club and Group Bonus: Pay for a group of 8 - 14 guests and get one space free of charge.
How to Get There: The Seahorse liveaboard cruises depart from one of three departure points: Sorong for Raja Ampat, Fak Fak in Irian Jaya, or Ambon City in Ambon, depending on the destination of the cruise. We can help you arrange your round trip domestic flights between Bali or Jakarta and the port of departure. Upon arrival to your departure city you will be greeted at the airport or your hotel and escorted to the liveaboard, its that easy! We have provided detailed information on how to get Raja Ampat from an international destination. Please note that to enter Indonesia you must have a minimum of 6 months before expiration left on your passport and one full clean page for your visa on arrival.
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Seahorse Liveaboard Raja Ampat Cruise Schedule 2011 - 2012
October 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SH29 |
20-Oct-2011 |
31-Oct-2011 |
12D / 11N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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November 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SH30 |
02-Nov-2011 |
13-Nov-2011 |
11D / 10N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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SH31 |
14-Nov-2011 |
21-Nov-2011 |
11D / 10N |
Sorong - Raja - Triton - Fak Fak |
Up to 4 |
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SH31B |
22-Nov-2011 |
03-Dec-2011 |
11D / 10N |
Fak Fak - Triton Bay - Misool |
Up to 4 |
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December 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SH32 |
06-Dec-2011 |
13-Dec-2011 |
8D / 7N |
Fak Fak - Triton Bay - Misool |
Up to 4 |
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SH33 |
15-Dec-2011 |
26-Dec-2011 |
12D / 11N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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SH34 |
27-Dec-2011 |
07-Jan-2012 |
12D / 11N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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January 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SH35 |
09-Jan-2012 |
20-Jan-2012 |
12D / 11N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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SH36 |
20-Jan-2012 |
31-Jan-2012 |
12D / 11N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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February 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
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SH37 |
07-Feb-2012 |
19-Feb-2012 |
13D / 12N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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SH38 |
21-Feb-2012 |
04-Mar-2012 |
13D / 12N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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April 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SH39 |
03-Apr-2012 |
15-Apr-2012 |
13D / 12N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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SH40 |
17-Apr-2012 |
29-Apr-2012 |
13D / 12N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Alor |
Up to 4 |
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October 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
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SH40A |
11-Oct-2012 |
22-Oct-2012 |
12D / 11N |
Ambon - Raja Ampat- Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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SH40B |
24-Oct-2012 |
05-Nov-2012 |
13D / 12N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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November 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
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SH41 |
07-Nov-2012 |
19-Nov-2012 |
13D / 12N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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SH42 |
21-Nov-2012 |
03-Dec-2012 |
13D / 12N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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December 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
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SH43 |
05-Dec-2012 |
17-Dec-2012 |
13D / 12N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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SH44 |
21-Dec-2012 |
02-Jan-2013 |
13D / 12N |
Sorong - Raja - Misool - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
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Seahorse Raja Ampat Liveaboard Itinerary
The itinerary of the Seahorse is meant to deliver the very best diving of Raja Ampat and beyond within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist primarily of 12 Day / 11 Night cruises to the best dive sites of the Raja Ampat Archipelago. Seahorse liveaboard cruises will depart primarily from Sorong in the West Papua Province of Indonesia.
Sample Itinerary
Day of Boarding (First Day on the Seahorse)
Morning or afternoon flight to Sorong International Airport, pick up and transfer from the airport or hotel to the liveaboard. Some guests will arrive the day before boarding and stay at a nearby hotel in Sorong.
Diving Days (Depending on the length of the Cruise)
- Up to 4 Dives per Day
Day of Departure ( Last Day on the Seahorse)
Morning breakfast and gear packing, then transfer to Sorong International Airport to connect with your departing flight.
Note: This does not represent an exact itinerary, it is approximate only. Every cruise is different. Itineraries depend on current conditions, time of year, weather, captain, cruise director, and guest preferences. We do our best to put you at the best sites possible on every dive.
We take no responsibility for scheduling or itinerary changes due to changing weather, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any kind of trip you do anywhere in the world. We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an unanticipated evacuation or other treatment that may not be covered by your regular insurance.
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