Raja Ampat

Intermediate

October 18 - November 3, 2026

Trip Leader: Kelly Dananay

Raja Ampat remains one of Ocean First's favorite and most popular destinations. Due to demand we are headed back for another round of incredible diving! Misool Eco Resort in particular has become a frequent destination for Ocean First not only for the spectacular biodiversity, but also because MER upholds many of our same values.

Trip Leader: Kelly Dananay

Raja Ampat remains one of Ocean First’s favorite and most popular destinations. Due to demand we are headed back for another round of incredible diving! Misool Eco Resort in particular has become a frequent destination for Ocean First not only for the spectacular biodiversity, but also because MER upholds many of our same values. This special retreat was built on a former shark finning camp and, after careful management and preservation, has returned to it’s former glory as a nursery for baby blacktip sharks. Working together with the local villages, MER protects over 300,000 acres in this remote part of Indonesia. The effects of conservation are obvious once you put your head below the surface. The reefs surrounding MER burst with colorful reef fish, camouflaged macro creatures, octopus, soft corals, nudibranchs and numerous species of crustaceans. Looking out into the blue you will find graceful manta rays, stealthy mobula rays, blacktip sharks, and enormous schools of baitfish. We love this beautiful part of the world and return time again to share it with our diving and snorkeling friends!

Trip Inclusions:

  • 12 nights at Misool Eco Resort, water cottage accommodations

  • Unlimited Nitrox dive package

  • 4 meals per day

  • 3 nights Jakarta (2 at front, 1 at end)

  • Roundtrip speedboat transfers from

    Sorong

  • Roundtrip airfare Jakarta - Sorong

  • 1 night Sorong with breakfast

  • Complimentary 15 minute massage

  • Use of kayaks and paddle boards

  • Ocean First trip leader

  • Not included:
    Roundtrip flights from Denver - Jakarta

    Raja Ampat Marine Park Fee (1,000,000 Rupiah/75USD)

    Alcoholic drinks
    Meals not specified above
    Crew gratuities
    Baggage fees
    Any unforeseen cost at the time of booking.

    Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Trip Cost: $TBD based on double occupancy

Single occupancy: $TBD

Payment Schedule:

  • Nonrefundable deposit required to reserve: $2,000
  • $2,000 due August 1, 2023
  • $2,500 due March 15, 2026
  • Final payment due June 15, 2026

Cancellation Policy:

  • Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
  • Cancellation 180 days or more: refund given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
  • 179 - 120 days: payments made to date are forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
  • 119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.

We strongly recommend securing trip cancellation insurance to protect your investment in the unlikely event you need to cancel your trip. Our preferred provider is DAN Trip Insurance.

  • Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date from Indonesia