General faqs
Passport, Dive log book, Sun block lotion, jellyfish lotion, hats, sunglasses, books, camera chargers, memory sticks/SD cards, cash/credit card for any trip extras on board including beverages, massage, equipment rental, nitrox, and tip for the crew.
BCD, Regulator, Fin/booties, Mask, snorkel, wetsuit, dive computer, torch with batteries, SMB, hood, reef hook. If you do not have we have rental gear available, just let us know what items and sizes (if applicable) in advance as all gear is subject to availability. Guests are required to use dive computers for safety reason.
Dive Insurance is compulsory for this trip. We also strongly advise you get adequate travel insurance. Please check your travel insurance policy for your diving needs. If not covered them we recommend DAN (Divers Alert Network). If you need help in arranging a DAN insurance, our team is more than happy to help you.
Follow Safe Diving Practices at ALL times we do not allow Decompression Diving or Solo Diving on any of our trips
Please note we cannot be held accountable for airline flight changes, delays, or cancellations, and also for lost belongings. We STRONGLY advise you take out adequate insurance to cover such eventualities.
We have 2 pin standard plugs, 220v in every cabin, in the lounge, dining area, and dive deck. 110v sockets are available at the tables/counters in the restaurant area.
Most airlines allow 10-20kg/pax check, & 7kg carryon. Additional weight is charged per/kilo. Please consult with your Travel Agent or Airline carrier.
Sea Safari Cruises can assist you with booking your domestic tickets.
Generally, throughout the day, light clothing such as shorts and T-Shirts should be enough. Most often it is hot and sunny with fine clear blue skies. However, the Northwest monsoon can bring occasional brief but heavy downpours, you may want to bring along a waterproof jacket just in case.
We generally suggest a tip of USD 25 per day per guest or 10% of your trip price if you wish to reward the crew of their excellent service, this is entirely up to you of course. (USD or Indonesian Rupiah preferred). There will be an envelope given to each guest at the last night of the trip for any tipping to be put on a locked box.
RAJA AMPAT FAQs
Raja Ampat trips start and finish in Sorong, West Papua, we will be there to meet you at Sorong Airport (SOQ) and transport you to your liveaboard adventure. It is easiest to fly to & from Sorong (SOQ) via Jakarta (CGK), Makassar (UPG Ujung Pandang), Bali (DPS, Denpasar), or Manado (MDC).
Please be aware that if you are travelling via Jakarta or Denpasar, some International & Domestic flights do not always arrive/depart from same terminal building. In Jakarta they have free buses that shuttle passengers between terminals.
There are a number of operators who offer domestic flights to and from Sorong; Garuda Indonesia / Sriwijaya Air / Lion Air
If you would like help with booking domestic flights you can arrange this with our reservation team.
Please check the current schedule with your chosen operator before booking flights as schedules are subject change. Sea Safari Cruises and recommended agents cannot be held responsible for any flight delays, cancellation, or changes in schedules.
We can help recommend and book local hotels in Sorong where we can pick you up & drop off before and after your trip with us.
Warm, tropical waters with temperatures between 26-28C mean a 3mm shorty is fine for most, however if you do get cold easily you may want to bring along a full wetsuit (3mm or more) and hood.
We conduct different itineraries in the Raja Ampat area. For the southern area, Misool, the best time is between November and April. For Dampier Strait and Northern Raja Ampat itineraries, diving is good throughout the year. Raja Ampat is a little different from the western areas in Indonesia which have pronounced wet and dry seasons. In Raja Ampat the weather is hot and humid all year around, and whilst there may be some heavy showers they are generally short lived and followed by long sunny periods.
Komodo National Park FAQs
Komodo trips start and finish in Labuan Bajo, Flores. We will be there to meet you at Labuan Bajo Airport (LBJ) and transport you to our boat. It is easiest to fly to & from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) via Bali (DPS), Surabaya (SUB), or Jakarta (CGK/HLP).
We can help recommend and book local hotels in Sorong where we can pick you up & drop off before and after your trip with us.
In the northern area the water is generally warm with temperatures between 26-28C. a 3mm shorty is fine for most. However, in the southern area the water can get quite cold (18C). You may want to bring along a full wetsuit (5mm) and hood.
Diving in Komodo is best from end of March to early Dec.