2015 - Small Group Raja Ampat Liveaboard Trip
by City Seahorse (17th year in Raja Ampat!)
Information in this post is specific to the Nov 17-29, 2015 Trip.
Great opportunity to maximize your underwater vacation time. Biggest BANG for your buck!
Best recommendations for these trips are provided on Facebook, Vimeo, and YouTube
by previous guests. I've shared as much as I can on the
:grouphug:Raja Ampat Trip City Seahorse Facebook page.
(You can view this page without a Facebook account.)
This is a City Seahorse Raja Ampat Charter Trip organized and
escorted by Deb Fugitt.
You'll get more time underwater (unlimited bottom time + we offer 4-5 dives every day); be
guaranteed to have guides who know the area and the dive sites; start your trip at 9AM on
departure day (so that you'll get in an extra day of diving); enjoy an additional early light
breakfast; and get help with your photography. There is more - you can contact me directly
to discover the rest.
This Value-Added trip is similar to a "standard" liveaboard trip,
with these exceptions (just some of the value that is added):
The goal of this trip is to experience the best Raja Ampat has to offer during the trip dates. We use
data from the previous trip plus share info with other top liveaboard ships both to get to the best
sites of the moment, and to be the only ship on a site.
You will see amazing reefs teeming with life, manta rays soaring above your head, odd critters
discovered in their hiding places in the algae and rubble. Rock islands, pinnacles, narrow passages,
deep bays - every dive site is unique - we know them well and can show you the best of everything.
Not a photographer, that's fine. About 30% of my guests are not.
You will join a dive "team" of 3 or 4 guests with others who are compatible with your style of diving.
Not interested in photography, or are only a casual photographer? - you'll dive with others who are
the same. Serious about your underwater photography? - your team will also be photographers.
Prefer to dive solo? - no problem (once you are checked out).
Bring 3-4 divers - you'll have your own dive tender and own dive guide!
Great trip for underwater photography or video - any level from beginner to professional.
Underwater Photography Assistance Included - formal or one-on-one will depend on number of
divers who want instruction. Buying a new camera or just starting? - get help choosing equipment
before the trip. Want to learn or improve image editing skills? Sit down with Don during surface
intervals for help. Don will also work with you individually underwater if you like.
Our ship is the SMY Ondina - Indonesia Liveaboard - a very comfortable ship, experienced
in Raja Ampat, and our favorite for these special trips. Now with major updates and improvements
in June 2014 this ship is in top form. Fluent Spanish, English & Bahasa always spoken.
Nov 17 - 29, 2015 (12 diving days trip)
12 Diving Days & 12 Nights on Board
Route: Sorong - Sorong: see Sample Itinerary for Raja Ampat Dive Trip
Please read about it:
Travel Dates: This trip departs Sorong Nov 17, 9AM, diving first (Nov 17) and last (Nov 28) days.
Return to port Nov 28 approx. 9PM (overnight on the ship), depart Nov 29. Plan to arrive in
Sorong on Nov 16. Total 12 days of diving and 12 nights aboard the liveaboard ship.
Arrange your International travel - we'll organize the rest. Happy to provide assistance with your
International itinerary to/from Indonesia and book your domestic Indonesia flights, hotels and side trips.
For more information, to ask about availability, or to book -
PM, email the address on my sig file, or call for details.
It will be helpful if you include some info about your diving experience & goals for your trip.
Please note that a call or email will get immediate attention.
by City Seahorse (17th year in Raja Ampat!)
Information in this post is specific to the Nov 17-29, 2015 Trip.
Great opportunity to maximize your underwater vacation time. Biggest BANG for your buck!
Best recommendations for these trips are provided on Facebook, Vimeo, and YouTube
by previous guests. I've shared as much as I can on the
:grouphug:Raja Ampat Trip City Seahorse Facebook page.
(You can view this page without a Facebook account.)
This is a City Seahorse Raja Ampat Charter Trip organized and
escorted by Deb Fugitt.
You'll get more time underwater (unlimited bottom time + we offer 4-5 dives every day); be
guaranteed to have guides who know the area and the dive sites; start your trip at 9AM on
departure day (so that you'll get in an extra day of diving); enjoy an additional early light
breakfast; and get help with your photography. There is more - you can contact me directly
to discover the rest.
This Value-Added trip is similar to a "standard" liveaboard trip,
with these exceptions (just some of the value that is added):
[*=1]12 guest divers instead of the 16 a normal full charter or scheduled trip would take
[*=1]17 crew including a hand-picked team to supplement (or replace) the ship's
normal crew
[*=1]More dives - board 9AM departure day; diving 1st and last days of the trip (most
other trips board late afternoon on departure day)
[*=1]Over 50 hours underwater
[*=1]Unlimited bottom time.
[*=1]Guaranteed dive team, all experienced in diving Raja Ampat (cruise director,
dive guides, photo pro, trip leader)
[*=1]Guests vetted to insure their skills are appropriate for the trip, and that they will
enjoy the style of diving we do.
data from the previous trip plus share info with other top liveaboard ships both to get to the best
sites of the moment, and to be the only ship on a site.
You will see amazing reefs teeming with life, manta rays soaring above your head, odd critters
discovered in their hiding places in the algae and rubble. Rock islands, pinnacles, narrow passages,
deep bays - every dive site is unique - we know them well and can show you the best of everything.
Not a photographer, that's fine. About 30% of my guests are not.
You will join a dive "team" of 3 or 4 guests with others who are compatible with your style of diving.
Not interested in photography, or are only a casual photographer? - you'll dive with others who are
the same. Serious about your underwater photography? - your team will also be photographers.
Prefer to dive solo? - no problem (once you are checked out).
Bring 3-4 divers - you'll have your own dive tender and own dive guide!
Great trip for underwater photography or video - any level from beginner to professional.
Underwater Photography Assistance Included - formal or one-on-one will depend on number of
divers who want instruction. Buying a new camera or just starting? - get help choosing equipment
before the trip. Want to learn or improve image editing skills? Sit down with Don during surface
intervals for help. Don will also work with you individually underwater if you like.
Our ship is the SMY Ondina - Indonesia Liveaboard - a very comfortable ship, experienced
in Raja Ampat, and our favorite for these special trips. Now with major updates and improvements
in June 2014 this ship is in top form. Fluent Spanish, English & Bahasa always spoken.
Nov 17 - 29, 2015 (12 diving days trip)
12 Diving Days & 12 Nights on Board
Can promise same gender cabin mate if you travel solo, no single supplement.
Guaranteed single cabins (2) available @ extra cost - but much less than on a "normal" trip.
Trip price: Ask me to explain why this trip is less expensive than a comparable "normal" liveaboard trip.Guaranteed single cabins (2) available @ extra cost - but much less than on a "normal" trip.
Route: Sorong - Sorong: see Sample Itinerary for Raja Ampat Dive Trip
Please read about it:
Dive Trip Schedule Inclusions / Exclusions / Prices / Fees
Raja Ampat Dive Trip Website
City Seahorse Dive Support Team
Diving Newsletter + Subscription Form
Facebook Diving News, Photos from Dive Trips
Raja Ampat Dive Trip Website
City Seahorse Dive Support Team
Diving Newsletter + Subscription Form
Facebook Diving News, Photos from Dive Trips
Travel Dates: This trip departs Sorong Nov 17, 9AM, diving first (Nov 17) and last (Nov 28) days.
Return to port Nov 28 approx. 9PM (overnight on the ship), depart Nov 29. Plan to arrive in
Sorong on Nov 16. Total 12 days of diving and 12 nights aboard the liveaboard ship.
Arrange your International travel - we'll organize the rest. Happy to provide assistance with your
International itinerary to/from Indonesia and book your domestic Indonesia flights, hotels and side trips.
For more information, to ask about availability, or to book -
PM, email the address on my sig file, or call for details.
It will be helpful if you include some info about your diving experience & goals for your trip.
Please note that a call or email will get immediate attention.