LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Iliké — Raja Ampat & Maluku — Sorong to Ambon — 12 Nights

A 12-night Iliké liveaboard itinerary from Sorong to Ambon through Raja Ampat & Maluku.
Vessel Iliké
Country Indonesia
Duration 12 nights
Estimated diving Approximately 37 dives
Embarkation Sorong
View Departures & Cabins Explore the Itinerary

The route

Route Overview

This Iliké itinerary runs for 12 nights from Sorong to Ambon through Raja Ampat & Maluku.

The daily route, dive sites and land excursions are indicative and may change for weather, currents, logistics and safety. The captain and cruise director’s final operational plan prevails.

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.

Embarkation day — board Iliké in Sorong, complete vessel and dive briefings and prepare equipment.

Expedition days — follow Iliké’s 12-night Raja Ampat & Maluku programme, combining scheduled dives with land or beach visits where included. Exact site order is set operationally.

Final day — complete the safe final-dive schedule and disembark in Ambon according to the operator’s confirmed timing.

Diving profile

Diving Raja Ampat & Maluku

Diving overview

Iliké recommends experienced divers for its expedition-style itineraries; the operator’s current terms state Advanced-level certification or equivalent and around 75 logged dives as the general experience benchmark. Final requirements can vary by route.

Underwater photography

Iliké provides a camera/photography station, charging facilities, camera storage, camera table and a dedicated rinse tank for underwater camera equipment.

Representative dive areas

  • Raja Ampat
  • Maluku

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

Marine highlights

  • Remote island diving
  • Coral reef biodiversity
  • Pelagic encounters may occur

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Advanced divers Underwater photography Remote liveaboard diving

Destination gallery

The route in pictures

Destination and underwater imagery for this specific route. Open any image for a larger view.

Iliké — Raja Ampat & Maluku — Sorong to Ambon — 12 Nights

Plan the region

Related diving destination guides

THE VESSEL

Iliké

Iliké is a 32 m traditional wooden Indonesian phinisi for up to 16 guests in eight air-conditioned ensuite cabins.

Iliké is a 32 m by 8 m traditional wooden Indonesian phinisi, launched in 2010 and shown in the current operator listing as renovated in 2025.

The vessel accommodates up to 16 guests in eight ensuite air-conditioned cabins and carries 16 crew including four dive guides. Dive operations are supported by two tenders, Nitrox, a dedicated dive deck and underwater-photography facilities.

Operated by Iliké Liveaboard

Vessel type Traditional wooden Phinisi sailing yacht
Length 32
Beam 8
Guest capacity 16
Cabins 8
Year built 2010

Shared spaces

Indoor saloon, sun deck, teak deck, relaxation areas, audio/video entertainment and massage service are available onboard.

Dining & dietary needs

Western and Indonesian/local food is served onboard. Dietary restrictions should be advised in advance.

Dive deck

Dedicated dive deck with rinse tanks, personal equipment storage and a fresh-water shower. Two tenders support dive operations.

Dive tenders

Two speedboats powered by 50 HP four-stroke engines support diving and transfers.

Camera facilities

Camera and photography station, charging stations, camera table, dedicated underwater-camera storage and a separate camera rinse tank are available.

Rental equipment

Dive equipment rental is available by prior request and should be reserved before embarkation.

Safety equipment

Emergency oxygen, first-aid kits, life rafts and life jackets, firefighting equipment, EPIRB, smoke detectors, bilge-pump alarms, satellite phone and emergency flares are listed in the vessel information.

Navigation equipment

Radar, GPS/GPS plotter, depth sounder, AIS and VHF/UHF communications are listed in the vessel information.

ON BOARD

Vessel gallery

Open any image for a larger view.

Iliké Liveaboard — operator-provided media library

ACCOMMODATION

Explore cabins and current departure rates

View cabins & departures
Iliké

Dates, cabins and prices

Departures & Cabin Options

Choose a departure and the exact cabin or berth mix you need. You can request several cabins, individual berths and different guest allocations in one enquiry; availability and final allocation are confirmed by the independent liveaboard operator.

Find a departure

All upcoming departures

All upcoming sailings are shown automatically. Use month and year only when you want to narrow the list.