PUTRI PAPUA

The economy class Indonesia liveaboard Putri Papua is a simple, highly personalized, low budget Indonesia diving liveaboard boat, which specializes in excellent value Raja Ampat diving liveaboard trips. At just over 26 metres in length, this twin-masted wooden sailing vessel is built in the style of a classical buginese schooner. This traditional design dates back to yesteryear, to a time gone by when the Buginese (or Bugis people) were master shipbuilders & mariners who built charming, ocean-going schooners in which they piled Indonesian waters & beyond covering old world trade routes.

 

ECONOMY class
liveaboard

Wayag, Misool, raja ampat

10 nights

max guests 9

nitrox available

prices from
US$3,150


PUTRI PAPUA RAJA AMPAT Liveaboard Diving

Regarded as a Raja Ampat liveaboard specialist – Putri Papua focuses mainly on Four Kings liveaboard diving safaris, and offers Indonesia liveaboard divers budget Raja Ampat scuba diving liveaboard itineraries – exclusively to West Papua.

If you have your heart set on fancy, five star luxury liveaboard diving - then this is probably not the best Indonesia scuba diving liveaboard boat for you!  If however you are seeking a basic, affordable Raja Ampat liveaboard, which is clean, comfortable, cozy and safe - then look no further than this quality low cost Sorong liveaboard!

Cabins

On her good value for money Raja Ampat diving liveaboard cruises – Putri Papua sleeps a maximum of 9 guests in her 5 ensuite cabins (4 twin/doubles & 1 single).  Featuring air-con, with nice warm wooden interiors - each guest cabin is clean & cozy, and has it’s own private bathroom with shower, wash basin & toilet.  This should mean that West Papua liveaboard divers have an enjoyable and budget friendly Raja Ampat scuba diving liveaboard tour on Putri Papua!

 

Living aREAS

Comforts upon this bargain Indonesia diving liveaboard boat include: dive platform with fresh water shower – complete with individual gearing up places for each diver, a nice indoor fan cooled lounge with table seating for 10, & TV/CD/DVD player, camera work and battery charging stations and a small sun deck with sun shade. Putri Papua also has all the appropriate safety gear you would hope for on a quality Sorong diving liveaboard.

Crew

A noteworthy feature of this cheap Four Kings diving liveaboard, is that the Divemasters onboard all grew up here – locally.  This means that guests onboard Putri Papua are in for a highly personalized diving experience – as nobody knows the dive sites, conditions and marine life better than a local!

Food

The cuisine on this low-cost Raja Ampat liveaboard is also of a good standard, with a tasty array of European and Indonesian dishes served onboard.

Onboard facilities

Indonesia liveaboard underwater photographers will also be happy with the provision onboard of battery charging stations, as well as a dedicated camera table and rinse tank for photographic equipment. So – if you are looking for a basic, yet personalized economy Raja Ampat liveaboard offering world class diving, then Putri Papua could be the perfect choice for an affordable Raja Ampat diving liveaboard holiday!

 

Itineraries

Putri Papua affords her guests five star Indonesia scuba diving courtesy of liveaboard dive boat – at one of the world’s top liveaboard diving destinations Raja Ampat.

Offering low budget Raja Ampat scuba diving liveaboard trips throughout the year, Four Kings liveaboard divers can opt for a couple of world class Raja Ampat liveaboard scuba diving itineraries on Putri Papua.

With Raja Ampat diving liveaboard tours, Misool – Raja Ampat scuba diving liveaboard safaris and unique Raja Ampat combo liveaboard resort packages (which combine Raja Ampat liveaboard diving with land based resort diving from The Raja Ampat Dive Lodge) available – guests have plenty of options when choosing a budget West Papua scuba diving vacation!

*The itineraries described here are for example purposes only – and are subject to change due to weather/sea conditions or at the discretion of the Captain or Cruise Director.

  • Putri Papua RAJA AMPAT Liveaboard Trip Schedule (all dive cruises start and finish in Sorong, West Papua)

    Departs afternoon, 1st day from Sorong Harbour, West Papua

    Land transfers are ONLY included on the day of departure from Sorong Airport to the good value Sorong scuba diving liveaboard Putri Papua. *Hotel transfers can be arranged for an additional fee.

    Returns morning, last day Sorong Harbour, West Papua

    After the last breakfast of the trip and saying a fond farewell to fellow guests and the Putri Papua crew, land transfers are ONLY included from this low-cost Indonesia diving liveaboard to Sorong Airport. *Hotel transfers can be arranged for an additional fee.

    Last dive ends after the morning dives on the second-to-last day

    This allows the required minimum pre-flight surface interval of 18 hours before flying after diving the next day. Guests will then have plenty of time on this economy Sorong liveaboard for some rest and relaxation on the cruise back to Sorong.

    Day 1 = (1 - 2 dives) ONLY gratis land transfers from Sorong Airport to the affordable Four Kings liveaboard Putri Papua are included (guests will need to catch a morning flight to Sorong – if not arriving the day before). Warm welcome, boat & safety briefing before setting sail for Raja Ampat and making the first dives of this budget friendly Sorong diving liveaboard cruise.

    Days 2 - 9 = A typical dive day on the low-price Raja Ampat liveaboard Putri Papua consists of a maximum of 4 dives per day, usually including a first class Indonesia night dive! All dives will be at the Raja Ampat archipelago - regarded by many as the number one Indonesia liveaboard dive destination with it’s array of world class dive sites!

    Day 10 = (2 dives) Final day of diving - with 2 amazing Raja Ampat dives before setting sail for Sorong Harbour.

    Day 11 = (0 dives) After breakfast, guests will check out and say their goodbyes to each other and the crew onboard Putri Papua. Gratis land transfers are ONLY included from this value for money Raja Ampat diving liveaboard to Sorong Airport.

    Diving Days = 10 days (27 - 36 dives)

    Cabin Prices 11D/10N

    Double/Twin Ensuite Cabin = US$3,150 per person

    Single Ensuite Cabin = US$4,850 per person

  • Putri Papua WAYAG & MISOOL - Raja Ampat Liveaboard Trip Schedule (all dive trips start and finish in Sorong, West Papua)

    Departs afternoon, 1st day from Sorong Harbour, West Papua

    Land transfers are included free of charge ONLY from Sorong Airport to the good value Raja Ampat diving liveaboard Putri Papua on the day of departure.

    *Hotel transfers can be arranged for an additional fee.

    Returns morning, last day Sorong Harbour, West Papua

    After breakfast and wishing goodbye to the team on Putri Papua and other passengers, land transfer transfers are included free of charge ONLY to Sorong Airport from this Economy Sorong scuba diving liveaboard.

    *Hotel transfers can be arranged for an additional fee.

    Last dive ends after the morning dives on the second-to-last day

    This allows the minimum recommended pre-flight surface interval of 18 hours before flying after diving the next day. Putri Papau will then set sail for Sorong Harbour, and guests have free time to spend as they choose on this low budget Four Kings diving liveaboard.

    Day 1 = (1- 2 dives) Complimentary land transfers to the cheap Sorong liveaboard Putri Papua are provided on the day of departure ONLY from Sorong Airport (guests must take a morning flight to Sorong in order to arrive in time). Welcome onboard, boat and safety briefing before setting sail in the afternoon sunshine for Raja Ampat. First dives of this affordable Raja Ampat diving safari…..

    Days 2 - 9 = A maximum of 4 dives per day including a high quality Raja Ampat night dive make up a usual fantastic diving day onboard this low-cost West Papua liveaboard. All dives will be in Misool and Raja Ampat, which offer truly world class Indonesia liveaboard diving, with pristine beautiful reefs & habitats, and more fish than you can shake a stick at (an abundance of marine life unrivalled anywhere else in the world!)

    Day 10 = (2 dives) Last two dives of the tour - with 2 top Raja Ampat dives before journeying back to Sorong Harbour.

    Day 11 = (0 dives) After breakfast, time to say goodbye to the Putri Papua crew and fellow guests. Complimentary land transfers are provided ONLY to Sorong Airport from this value for money Raja Ampat liveaboard dive boat.

    Diving Days = 10 days (27 - 36 dives)

    Cabin Prices 11D/10N

    Double/Twin Ensuite Cabin = US$3,150 per person

    Single Ensuite Cabin = US$4,850 per person

 

PRICES

 DIVE DESTINATION - RAJA AMPAT (11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS)

Cabin TypeBathroom FacilitiesPrice Per Person
Double/TwinPrivate Ensuite€2,467
SinglePrivate Ensuite€3,812
 

DIVE DESTINATION - Wayag & MISOOL (11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS)

Cabin TypeBathroom FacilitiesPrice Per Person
Double/TwinPrivate Ensuite€2,467
SinglePrivate Ensuite€3,812
 

Price Includes
On the departure and arrival days ONLY - complimentary land transfers are ONLY included from/to Sorong Airport (not guest Hotels) to the low price Raja Ampat scuba diving liveaboard Putri Papua.  All West Papua diving liveaboard tours include all dives, accommodation, meals (from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day), snacks, drinking water, tea, coffee, 12 litre air tanks ONLY, weights, weight belt and seasoned local dive guides.

*Please kindly note that due to currency fluctuations and the changing price of oil - trip prices do occasionally change slightly. Therefore your final trip price will be re-confirmed at the time of booking, and we shall use the exchange rate quoted at the time of payment.

Price Excludes
ALL flights (international and local), Airport Taxes, Hotel accommodation/transfers, any land transfers NOT on the liveaboard day of departure/arrival, *Any Fuel Surcharges (in the event of sudden & stable significant fuel hikes, Putri Papua seeks the kind understanding of her guests and may impose a reasonable fuel surcharge accordingly), Visa On Arrival Fees (US$35), Marine Park and Harbour Fees (varies according to Indonesia dive destination & trip duration), soft drinks (sodas) and alcoholic beverages, Scuba Diving Insurance (mandatory), Travel Insurance, Medical Insurance and Cancellation Insurance (ALL very strongly advised), equipment rental, dive computers (strongly recommended), torches, 15 litre tanks and Nitrox liveaboard diving.

Please Contact Us for more information, if you have any further questions, or if you would like to proceed with a reservation.

  • COVID-19 Indonesia Travel Information

    From the 10th of June 2023 onwards – visitors are no longer required to provide any proof of vaccination for international arrivals and domestic travel within Indonesia.

    Additionally, the Indonesian Government has also extended Visa On Arrival (VOA) to 86 Nationalities who are eligible to enter Indonesia without a visa for up to 30 days, as well as the Visa Exemption Arrangement (VEA) to more ASEAN members. For a complete list of countries and special entities for VOA and VEP please double check with your local Embassy of Indonesia.

    Citizens from Countries/Territories NOT on these lists must apply for and be granted an eVISA (B211A) online BEFORE flying to Indonesia.

    Please Note: Pre travel to Indonesia post COVID-19 – ALL visitors MUST:

    1. Have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months, that it is in good order, has enough available pages and that you are allowed to enter Indonesia. Please check with your local Indonesia Embassy if you are not sure.

    2. Have proof (paper based AND digital) of a return ticket OR a one-way ticket to continue your journey to another country for (VOA & eVISA holders).

    The above conditions are subject to change / amendment to change at short notice. All visitors are personally responsible for ensuring that they follow the latest Indonesian rules & regulations regarding entry and Indonesia Visa requirements.

    If you are unsure of your entry and Indonesia Visa requirements – then please double check with your local Embassy of Indonesia.

    Please note:

    *Fuel surcharges. While there is currently no fuel surcharge - in certain circumstances it may be possible prices change after a contract between the Boat Operator/Agent and the guest has been entered into. The circumstances under which this may occur, are increases in transportation costs - including significant rising fuel costs. In such cases, it will therefore be necessary to implement a fuel surcharge PER person on the kind understanding that guests agree to pay any justifiable increase.

    Scuba Diving Insurance is required for ALL Raja Ampat scuba diving trips on Putri Papua.

    Although Travel Insurance, Medical Insurance and Cancellation Insurance are at present not compulsory (subject to change) for Putri Papua liveaboard diving trips - we would very strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive Travel, Medical and Cancellation Insurance for all Raja Ampat liveaboard safaris on Putri Papua. If you have neither comprehensive travel insurance or diving insurance then you would be highly advised to look at obtaining your own comprehensive scuba dive, accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation/interruption insurance prior to joining any Indonesia diving liveaboard cruise.

    Dive computers although at this moment not compulsory – are again strongly advised for your safety on ALL Putri Papua diving liveaboard tours.

    For all Putri Papua Raja Ampat diving trips, we highly recommend that guests spend one night in a local Hotel in Ujung Pandang/Manado/Sorong BEFORE the trip - in case of any unforeseeable flight/luggage delays or flight cancellations.

 

 Schedule

Putri Papua Schedule 2024

Trip CodeDive DestinationDepartsReturnsDays/NightsStarts/FinishesPrices From
1Misool - Wayag09-Jan-202419-Jan-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
2Misool - Wayag02-Feb-202412-Feb-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
3Misool - Wayag05-Mar-202415-Mar-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
4Misool - Wayag08-Apr-202418-Apr-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
5Wayag - Raja Ampat10-Jun-202420-Jun-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
6Wayag - Raja Ampat11-Jul-202421-Jul-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
7Wayag - Raja Ampat12-Aug-202422-Aug-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
8Wayag - Raja Ampat12-Sep-202422-Sep-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
9Wayag - Raja Ampat03-Oct-202413-Oct-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
10Wayag - Raja Ampat24-Oct-202403-Nov-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
11Misool - Wayag14-Nov-202424-Nov-202411/10SorongUS$3,150
12Misool - Wayag16-Dec-202426-Dec-202411/10SorongUS$3,150