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Budget Raja Ampat Liveaboards 2025

Budget Raja Ampat liveaboards are a great way to dive Raja Ampat without it costing a fortune. Check liveaboard pricing, availability and book online.

Empress II Liveaboard

Empress II Liveaboard
Empress II Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 5 cabins for 9 people sailing to Raja Ampat between November and April.

Epica Liveaboard

Epica Liveaboard
Epica Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 8 cabins for 16 people sailing to Raja Ampat between October to April.

Be sure to check the Last Minute Liveaboard Deals page for big discounts on Raja Ampat liveaboard trips that are departing in the next couple of months. The deals are updated weekly.

Jaya Liveaboard

Jaya Liveaboard
Jaya Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 6 cabins for 14 people sailing to Raja Ampat between October and April.

Ratu Laut Liveaboard

Ratu Laut Liveaboard
Ratu Laut Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 4 cabins for 12 people sailing to Raja Ampat between October and April.

Raja Ampat Liveaboards Not Operating In 2024-2025

Unfortunately some Raja Ampat liveaboards are not currently operating in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hopefully they will be back on the water soon.

Ratu Pelangi Liveaboard

Ratu Pelangi Liveaboard
Ratu Pelangi Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with a mixture of cabins for 12 people sailing to Raja Ampat between October and April.

Sinar Pagi Liveaboard

Sinar Pagi Liveaboard
Sinar Pagi Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 6 cabins for 8 people sailing to Raja Ampat between October and March.

Tidak ApaPa Liveaboard

Tidak ApaPa Liveaboard
Tidak ApaPa Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 4 cabins for 8 people sailing to Raja Ampat between November and March.

Raja Ampat Diving Guides and Info

For an overview of what to expect when diving Raja Ampat and useful tips on how to get there and what to bring with you, see our Diving Raja Ampat: A Quick Guide and listen to the Divehappy podcast episodes on Raja Ampat. Misool Eco Resort and Triton Bay. For practicalities on getting there, see How To Get To Raja Ampat, Sorong Airport Guide and the Liveaboard Packing List

Raja Ampat Liveaboard Trip Reports

Triton Bay Trip Reports (as part of Raja Ampat liveaboard trips)

Booking Raja Ampat Liveaboards

Browse Raja Ampat liveaboards by price level and month of departure:

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2025 Raja Ampat Last Minute Liveaboard Deals

2026 Raja Ampat Last Minute Liveaboard Deals



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