Emperor Raja Laut, Indonesia
- Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“Abslutely great value for money”
Highlights
Join Emperor Raja Laut for an exciting liveaboard dive adventure in Indonesia. Diving is offered year-round to some of the best spots in the region. Guests can enjoy thrilling diving in Komodo National Park from June to September. Visit world-class dive sites Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and Manta Alley, with the chance to see the Komodo Dragon, manta rays, sharks, and much more. In November, she moves to the diverse region of Raja Ampat, the epicenter of the Coral Triangle, known as one of the most biologically diverse marine areas in the world. There are also a limited number of crossing trips each year, where the Emperor Raja Laut travels between destinations and visits the Banda Islands, where you visit rarely dived sites with the chance to see hammerheads, active volcanoes, amazing critters, and fantastic pelagic action on this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Diving occurs from the 2 large RIBs, and nitrox is available for those certified.
Topside, the Emperor Raja Laut liveaboard is a traditional Indonesian phinisi built from tropical hardwood, creating a regal feel as it sails through Indonesian waters. She accommodates just 12 guests in 6 en-suite cabins. There are 3 twins and 3 doubles, each with a mini-safe, storage space, en-suite bathroom, and individually controlled AC. Social areas include the fully air-conditioned lounge with a 49" TV, library, games, movies, and mini-bar, all located on the same deck as the cabins. The sun deck is located on the upper deck, with loungers in both the sun and shade, and a dining table under the awning, offering al-fresco dining with stunning Indonesian views.
Trips aboard Emperor liveaboards include all port and park fees, free Nitrox, and even complimentary wine, while you will never be charged extra for itinerary or fuel surcharges. What you see is what you pay.
Join the Emperor Raja Laut for an unforgettable dive adventure in Raja Ampat. Book online today to reserve your space.
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Included: VAT, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (175,000 IDR per day), Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (2,835,900 IDR), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (3,579,750 IDR).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Emperor Raja Laut Reviews
- 9.4 Superb
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.6
- Value 9.2
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- 10 Exceptional
- Louise B
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United Kingdom
A beautiful and very comfortable boat
Everything from start to finish was excellent- from quality of rental equipment to the lovely post dive drinks (juices or teas depending on weather). The crew were super nice and so helpful. Food was plentiful and excellent - bowls of fresh fruit available all the time.
- Recommended for
- The crew was fantastic. Boat was very comfortable. Diving was fabulous.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- dino S
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Italy
Magic above and below
A diving holiday unforgettable for me with dives, sometimes a bit challenging, in places as remote as they are beautiful. Splendid pearls set in an emerald sea. Wonderful corals in excellent health, for now, refuge for an indescribable amount of fish.
- Recommended for
- The charming schooner, a classic boat very well maintained. friendly and familiar atmosphere on board. Highly professional, understanding, always present team.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Timon K
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Germany
a great trip on a great boat
From the pick-up, to the great crew on board, to the transfer to the airport, it was simply an all-round successful holiday
- Recommended for
- Small diving tupes. Great organization. Great destination.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Roger H
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Netherlands
Amazing diving, amazingcrew, higly recommended!
Our liveaboard to Misool and Central Raja Ampat was just wonderful. The abundance of fish, the healthy corals, and some of the 'big' attractions made the diving absolutely stand out. Add to that the great and fun group we had on board and the absolutely amazing, happy-energy crew, and this has just become a trip to remember. Furthermore, we loved the safety standards on board and we felt that the crew was in control of everything, including safety, throughout the whole trip (enabling us to have fun and not worry). Thank you Raja Laut and the amazing crew for an unforgettable trip!
- Recommended for
- Central and South Raja Ampat are amazing diving. The crew is amazing; such happy energy. Overall sense of safety and an in-control crew.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sherry W
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United States
A beautiful boat in a beautiful location
We visited a variety of sites, enjoying both macro life and pelagics like mantas and sharks. When we were in south Komodo, we were virtually alone; only one other dive boat was in the area. The reefs were so healthy with brilliant colors and abundant life. Our divemasters, Sophie and Flo, were wonderful hosts and guides. I enjoyed our shore excursions, hiking a tall peak for a great view and also seeing the Komodo dragons in the park. My week, we only had 7 divers out of the 12 possible, so we got very individualized service (and I had my own cabin!).
- Recommended for
- The reefs were in fantastic shape, our divemasters were fun and knowledgeable, and the boat was newly renovated.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kathryn K
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Australia
5 Stars all the way!
The staff have the ability the make or break a trip and they were second to none! The boat was well looked after and so were we!
- Recommended for
- The staff were amazing. The food. The snaller groups.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Michal D
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Czech Republic
Best of Raja Ampat Mar. 2025
Maybe not my top-luxury liveboard experience but probaly one of my most exciting, most interesting and most memorable one. Abslutely great value for money
- Recommended for
- Boat crew - friendly, funny, always helpful but still 100% professionals with top-expertise in local diving. Quite clever selection of dive locations to cover best of available in region. Land excursions to see a bit from top-side too.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Silke W
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Switzerland
Wonderful diving holidays on a great boat with a brilliant crew
We were only 9 divers on board, a diving group consisted of 3 guests plus a guide. That was great. The whole crew was super friendly and the food great. We had freshly baked bread every morning.Besides the diving area, which was of course fantastic, it was an all-round relaxed and great trip.
- Recommended for
- Diving area. Boat / crew. Daily routine.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jesús G
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Spain
Forget everything and enjoy yourself at the Emperor Raja Laut
If you have doubts, don't worry. If you want a family and comfortable boat for diving, the Raja Laut is your place. Not fancy, but very comfortable and family-friendly. Nihed and all the staff will do what they can to make you enjoy. They will not assure you of seeing mantas or sharks, but they will do the impossible so that you can see them. Safe dives, first aid kit and extraordinary first aid. Very correct meals, you will not go hungry. And Komodo, an aquarium. Maybe some fslle diving, as in all trips but, in general, beautiful. Looking forward to returning. Thank you Nihed and thank you Raja Laut team, a luxury.
- Recommended for
- The all-ship team with Nihed, cruise director, at the helm. Exceptional, they do everything in their power to make you look your best. Magnificent!. The boat, Raja Laut, better than in the photos. Very familiar, you feel at home.. Dives, Komodo looks like an aquarium, although as always, there may be some looser ones.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Fran G
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New Zealand
Great liveaboard, safe and professional crew.
A real liveaboard experience, diving was great and the crew were very professional.
- Recommended for
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