LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Hatiku — 11D10N Best of Raja Ampat — Sorong to Sorong — 10 Nights

Ten-night Best of Raja Ampat circuit from Sorong to Sorong aboard Hatiku.
Vessel Hatiku
Country Indonesia
Duration 10 nights
Estimated diving Approximately 31 dives
Embarkation Sorong
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The route

Route Overview

The supplied operator Best of Raja Ampat programme combines major Raja Ampat regions on a Sorong round trip.

The exact site sequence may change with weather, currents, permits and local dive-slot arrangements.

Hatiku — 11D10N Best of Raja Ampat — Sorong to Sorong — 10 Nights
Indicative route map. Navigation and dive-site order remain subject to weather, currents and park conditions.

Day by day

Operator Itinerary

This is the operator’s indicative itinerary. The captain and cruise director may change the sequence according to conditions, safety and marine-park regulations.

Day 1 — Embark in Sorong and cruise into Raja Ampat.

Days 2–9 — Multi-area Raja Ampat diving including central and southern sectors, with the exact sequence set operationally by the cruise team.

Day 10 — Final diving and return cruise.

Day 11 — Disembark in Sorong.

Diving profile

Diving 11D10N Best of Raja Ampat

Diving overview

Best of Raja Ampat itinerary aboard Hatiku in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Exact dive sites and sequence remain subject to weather, currents, permits and the cruise director/captain.

Conditions and experience

Raja Ampat conditions vary by site and season. Currents can be strong and the operational programme may change for safety.

Underwater photography

Raja Ampat supports wide-angle and macro photography. Bring critical spares and storage media; confirm current camera-workspace arrangements on Hatiku before travel.

Representative dive areas

  • Dampier Strait
  • Piaynemo
  • Misool
  • Raja Ampat

Listed sites are representative and cannot be guaranteed for a specific departure.

Marine highlights

  • Manta rays
  • Soft corals
  • Schooling fish
  • Raja Ampat biodiversity

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Scuba diving Underwater photography Raja Ampat liveaboard travel

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The route in pictures

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Hatiku — 11D10N Best of Raja Ampat — Sorong to Sorong — 10 Nights

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THE VESSEL

Hatiku

Traditional Indonesian Lambo-style Pinisi and sister vessel to Dancing Wind, configured for 12–14 divers.

Hatiku is a Lambo-style Indonesian Pinisi and sister vessel to Dancing Wind. The operator states that the vessel was built in 2014 and accommodates 12–14 divers.

Following significant upgrades for 2024, Hatiku offers seven guest cabins: one Ocean View / Master Cabin on the main deck and six Twin Share cabins on the lower deck.

Operated by Dancing Wind Liveaboard

Vessel type Lambo Style Pinisi
Guest capacity 14
Cabins 7

Shared spaces

Indoor air-conditioned dining and lounge area, outdoor seating areas and diver facilities.

Dining & dietary needs

The operator describes an indoor dining/lounge area with beverages and snacks. Submit dietary requirements before travel and reconfirm acceptance.

Dive deck

The operator describes a spacious dive deck for gearing up.

Dive tenders

Tender details were not specified in the operator Hatiku page reviewed.

Camera facilities

Dedicated camera-room details were not specified in the Hatiku source material reviewed.

Rental equipment

Available onboard; reserve sizes and items in advance.

Safety equipment

Confirm current vessel safety inventory with the operator before travel.

Navigation equipment

Not detailed in the supplied Hatiku marketing material; operator confirmation recommended.

ON BOARD

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