Manta ray gliding over a coral reef in Raja Ampat

Expedition · March 2027

Raja Ampat — Liveaboard

An 11-night liveaboard charter through the most biodiverse reefs on the planet — mantas, barracuda tornados and untouched islands. Arrival and departure from Sorong.

Dates
8 – 19 Mar 2027
Duration
11-Night Charter
Group Size
10 Spots
Start / End
Sorong
Level
Certified divers
Price
USD 5,100 per slot

The last paradise, dived from your own boat.

We live aboard a traditional Phinisi, moving between Misool, Dampier Strait and hidden lagoons — three or four dives a day, island hikes and sunset drone sessions in between.

Open to certified divers (AOWD recommended). I film above and below water — every guest goes home with a personal photo set and a film of the crossing.

Normally, you can calculate around USD 5,600 in total for the trip including the charter price and the usual tips, plus additional optional costs such as equipment rentals, Nitrox or other extras.

Itinerary

  1. Charter
    11 nights on board 11-night charter with half a day for arrival and half a day for departure. Arrival and departure are both from Sorong.
  2. Diving
    Around 9 full diving days Around 9.5–10 days will be spent on the diving part of the trip, with around 9 effective full diving days — Dampier Strait, Misool and hidden lagoons in between.
  3. Food
    Full board on the boat Food is fully included with full board. Only snacks bought on islands or additional personal/luxury expenses are extra — these should generally only be small additional expenses.

Included

One package · USD 5,100 per person
  • 11-night liveaboard charter, twin cabins
  • Full board — all meals on the boat
  • All dives, dive guiding and marine park fees
  • Transfers Sorong airport ↔ boat
  • Group trip gallery, official aftermovie & social media frames

Not included

  • International flights to/from Sorong
  • Equipment rental costs, if any equipment needs to be rented — bringing your own equipment is recommended
  • Nitrox costs, if Nitrox is wanted — Nitrox is recommended
  • Tips for the boat crew — normally around USD 400–500
  • Snacks bought on islands and personal or luxury expenses
  • Travel & dive insurance

Photos & Film

At the end of the trip, there will be a full photo gallery for the whole group. Most likely, everyone will also have some personal pictures, but there will definitely be a shared group trip gallery that everyone can access and use for personal purposes.

There will also be one official aftermovie of the expedition, created and published by me, together with a selection of social media frames that you can share on your own channels. The final content will be delivered no later than two weeks after the trip.

All delivered photos, videos, and social media frames can be shared and re-edited for your own personal use. When publishing any of the content, Ben Tischhauser must always be credited and tagged as the photographer/content creator.

Booking Request · USD 5,100 per person

Request your spot

Spots are limited to keep the group small. Send a request and I'll get back to you personally within 48 hours.

No payment yet — booking is confirmed after a personal call.