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Jan 31 - Feb 7, 2021

Coralia Liveaboard - Raja Ampat

Up to 4 dives per day.

Overview
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New Papua Explorers Liveaboard

Coralia was new in 2019, catering to 16 guests in 8 luxurious cabins. It has spacious decks with lots of relaxation areas, delicious food, and of course spectacular diving and snorkeling. Coralia's journeys are led by our very experienced cruise directors Debbie and Jerry, who have been leading liveaboard curises all over Indonesia for more than 10 years.

The Coralia is operated by Paupu Explorers; the transfer city is Sorong which makes this a straightforward add-on to the Papua Explorers Resort trip the following week.

https://www.liveaboard.com/diving/indonesia/coralia

Check out the reviews on undercurrent.org and https://www.liveaboard.com/diving/indonesia/coralia

Price is 10% off retail!

Trip Includes

7 Nights
Up to 4 boat dives per day
FREE NITROX!! (for Nitrox certified divers)
Tanks & weights
All meals
Transfers from Sorong,
Government taxes

Trip Excludes

Airfare to/from Sorong (SOQ), tips, gear
Trip cancellation and dive insurance
Bar bill
$250 Port, fuel, and park fees, including 1,000,000 IRD for Raja Marine Park Fee (~$73), which you can use if going to the Papua Explorers resort after this.

Cost

$500 USD initial deposit
$600 USD additional deposit due 1/1/2020
Balance due 10/20/2020
Non-refundable, unless cancelled spot is booked by another person

Diving

*Dives/day: Up to 4 dives per day

**Nitrox: FREE! For nitrox certified divers.

Expected water temp: Usually averages 82°F - 84°F.

Expected viz: 45 - 100 '

Tanks, weights:

Other gear: Available for rent

Dive guides: Ratio 4:1 max

Expected diving: From small skiffs

Nearest hyperbaric chamber: Waisai, 45 min by boat

Resort

Style/Comfort: Very nice. Rooms have AC.

Alcohol: Available for purchase.

Food: All meals included

Linens: Provided

Towels: Provided.

External Communication: WiFi when available.

Electricity: 24 hours Electricity of 220/230 Volt is provided at the resort. Plugs are 2 round pin European type plugs.

Logistics

Airport: Sorong, Indonesia (SOQ)

Getting here:

The yacht departs out of Sorong; arrive by 2 pm on the day of departure (1/31/21)
You return to Sorong by noon on 2/7/21, in time to take the boat to Papau Explorers resort, if you have booked that.
You'll likely take an international flight to Jakarta (CGK) or Bali (DPS) then a doemstic flight to Sorong (SOQ), e.g., on Batik Air. If you are also going to the Philippines, the Jakarta flight will likely be better.

Money

Travel insurance: The resort requires proof of travel insurance, and dive insurance for divers.

"Papua Explorers Resort is not responsible for rescheduled, cancelled or missed flights due to weather conditions, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. Therefore, travel insurance is mandatory, so you can manage the unforeseen circumstances with minimal damage.

Due to our remote location, it is mandatory that all guests have a DAN or another Diving Insurance which covers emergency evacuation and treatment in a hyperbaric chamber."

The guest or their insurance must shoulder the costs of cancellations, losses and disruptions caused by reasons outside of the Dive Operator’s control or responsibility. This includes but is not limited to: inclement weather, health problems, family emergencies, lost luggage, cancelled or postponed flights (including those we book for them) and any other unforeseen reasons that can change travel plans and/or cause financial losses. This is available several places, including DAN, Dive Assure, and www.csatravelpro.com.

Dive accident insurance: Required.

Airfare: Not included

Other fees:

$250 Port, fuel, and park fees, including 1,000,000 IRD for Raja Marine Park Fee (~$73), which you can use if going to the Papua Explorers resort after this.

How settle bill for on board expenses: Cash, they accept Rupiah, Euro, USD

Tipping:

Non-divers: There are many activities for non-divers in Raja Ampat and we welcome non-divers as well as divers: e.g. snorkeling, kayaking, bird-watching, island-tours, jungle-trekking, village-visits and more. Please consult the sections ‘Snorkelers Welcome’, ‘For the Photographers’ and ‘Extra Activities’ in this document for more information. Please also consult the price section for excursion and snorkel prices.

Before you go

Bring: Cert cards (including Nitrox)!

Forms:

Passport: Please ensure your passport is valid at least six months after your return date to the US.

Miscellaneous

Caveat: The dives are subject to the current and weather conditions that day, and can be changed at the Captain’s discretion.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel you will be refunded when and if the spot is booked by a different diver.

Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Liveaboard - Jan 31 to Feb 7, 2021

Jan 31 - Feb 7, 2021

Coralia Liveaboard - Raja Ampat

Up to 4 dives per day.