LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Hatiku — 9D8N Raja Ampat Misool — Sorong to Sorong — 8 Nights

Eight-night Raja Ampat and Misool liveaboard circuit from Sorong to Sorong aboard Hatiku.
Vessel Hatiku
Country Indonesia
Duration 8 nights
Estimated diving Approximately 25 dives
Embarkation Sorong
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The route

Route Overview

Inseanq lists this Hatiku itinerary as a 9-day / 8-night Raja Ampat Misool round trip from Sorong.

The supplied operator media library does not contain a separate exact 9D8N day-by-day document, so the current dive-site sequence should be reconfirmed for the selected departure.

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.

Exact 9D8N day-by-day programme was not supplied separately. Confirm the current Raja Ampat and Misool sequence with Dancing Wind Liveaboard for the selected departure.

Diving profile

Diving 9D8N Raja Ampat Misool

Diving overview

Raja Ampat Misool 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

  • Raja Ampat
  • Misool

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

Marine highlights

  • Raja Ampat biodiversity
  • Misool
  • Soft corals
  • Reef fish

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Scuba diving Underwater photography Raja Ampat liveaboard travel

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Hatiku — 9D8N Raja Ampat Misool — Sorong to Sorong — 8 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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ACCOMMODATION

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