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THE CHENG HO LIVEABOARD ITINERARY
  
Irian jaya, raja empat
The Raja Empat Islands of Irian Jaya (West Papua) is currently one of the hottest diving destinations on the planet. Amazing marine biodiversity and untouched landscapes combined with world class scuba diving make these largely uninhabited islands the world’s last diving frontier.
why we go there
Irian Jaya’s Raja Empat isla nds boast an enormous variety of creatures on the reefs and have recently become a world heritage site. Marine biodiversity is evident everywhere rivaling any tropical rainforests in species density.
Twenty percent of Irian Jaya's land and marine parks are designated conservation areas yielding the highest fish and coral count of any sea.
Irian Jaya has a tremendous variety of creatures on the reefs. From over 3000 recorded fish species, 300 scleractinian (reef building corals), 100 sponge species, dolphins, dugong, hawksbill (Ertmochelys imbricata), green (Chelonia) and leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea).
Fewer than two million people live in Irian Jaya's 410,660 square kilometers. Unique flora and fauna abound including the bird of paradise, the giant cassowary bird and bird winged butterlies Idyllic islands finged with white sand beaches, dotted isles filled with hanging orchids and venus fly traps, Irian Jaya's western tip holds some truly stunning regions both above water and below.
cruise itinerary
This eleven night liveaboard scuba diving adventure embarks and disembarks at the port of Sorong (Irian Jaya).
...see itinerary for Irian Jaya, Raja Empat liveaboard cruises
scheduled cruises & availability
All trips fully booked....check current cruise availability at the schedules page
We recommends that all guests arrive and overnight in Bali or Manado before embarking on a domestic flight to Sorong.
Cheng Ho Dive Voyages will arrange all domestic flight ticketing and transportion between Bali or Manado & Irian Jaya.
The flight time from Bali to Sorong is 5 hours. Currently, an overnight stay is required in Makassar (Sulawesi) which can be arranged by Us.
The flight time from Manado to Sorong is 2 hours. The flight is direct.
Please Contact us to obtain the most recent flight information and recommended routes.
All luggage and check-in procedures will be handled by a member of Cheng Ho Dive Voyages. Each passenger is allowed 50 kg of luggage, excess baggage is charged at $1.50 US per kilo per route (subject to change without notice).
Prices per night/per person
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Below Deck Twin
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US$ 450
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Below Deck Double
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US$ 450
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Below Deck Single
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US$ 450
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Main Deck Single
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US$ 475
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Bridge Deck Stateroom
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US$ 500
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port clearance, transfer & baggage fees
For departures from many ports in Indonesia we have to add a surcharge to cover airport to boat transfers, port clearance charges, entrance fees, excess luggage and luggage handling fees. Please note that these surcharges may change without prior notice.
Irian Jaya - $350/pax
Kendari - $250/pax
Maumere - $200/pax
Bima - $200/pax
Bali - $ 200/pax
Ambon - $250/pax
fuel surcharges
Due to the recent large increases in the cost of fuel Kararu Dive Voyages has been forced to add a fuel surcharge to all cruises as follows. Please note that these surcharges may change without prior notice.
07 night cruise - $100/pax
11 night cruise - $150/pax
14 night cruise - $200/pax
FakFak cruises - due to the large cruising distance for cruises to this remote destination, a special fuel surcharge fee of US$ 350/pax applies.
Raja Ampat Entrance Fee
Raja Ampat, one of the most bio-diverse marine areas in the world has been declared a National Park effective August 12, 2009. All divers are now required by law to pay an entrance fee of US$65 per person to dive in this area. The ticket will be valid for one year and will go towards supporting reef conservation and community development.
Inclusions:
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Accommodation as booked
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Airport transfers
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Non-alcoholic beverages (Tea, coffee, water)
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Sheets, towels and linen
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All meals daily, plus fresh snacks
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Unlimited diving, tanks and weights
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