MSY Seahorse Liveaboard: Raja Ampat, Indonesia
January 11 - 22, 2027
Join Denver Divers as we explore one of the world’s most iconic bucket list dive destinations aboard the MSY Seahorse Liveaboard. Cruising through the remote islands of Raja Ampat, the Seahorse provides front-row access to legendary the most legendary diving, where every descent reveals stunning coral reefs, massive schools of fish, graceful manta rays, and rare critters tucked into the vibrant seascape.
Onboard, the Seahorse is designed for both adventure and relaxation, blending traditional Indonesian elegance with the comfort and convenience of a modern dive yacht. Spacious cabins with ensuite bathrooms, delicious chef-prepared meals, and plenty of lounge space make it easy to unwind between dives. With its warm hospitality, expert crew, and access to Raja Ampat’s most spectacular sites, the Seahorse Liveaboard is the ultimate way to experience this bucket list destination in comfort and style.
Combine this trip with our Raja Ampat Dive Lodge trip the previous week and you will experience the absolute BEST Indonesia has to offer!
trip details
- Roundtrip airport to liveaboard transfers
- 11 nights aboard the MSY Seahorse in your chosen room (dbl/occ)
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks daily
- Beach BBQ night
- Beverages including soft drinks and juices
- Up to four dives per day
- Nitrox up to 32% mix Wifi
- Kayaks
- Harbor clearance fee, park fee and fuel surcharge
- Group Escort
- Airfare to/from Sorong, Indonesia (group airfare will be available)
- Indonesian Visa
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal dive equipment
- Gratuities
- Dive Accident Insurance (Required!)
- Travel Insurance (recommended)
- Any unforeseen additional expenses not specified
Certification Requirements:
- Recommend a minimum of 50 logged dives
- You will be required to prove when your most recent dive took place. If it has been longer than a year, the local dive shop may require a Scuba Skills Update prior to diving with them
Payment Schedule:
- A non-refundable $1,000 deposit due to confirm space on the trip
- Interim payment due January 5, 2026
- Final payment due October 5, 2026
Please refer to our Denver Divers Travel Participant Terms & Conditions for full details on our booking terms.
Indonesia's Raja Ampat MSY Seahorse Liveaboard Brochure 2027
Required Paperwork:
- Denver Divers Travel Participant Terms & Conditions
- If you do not use our booking software to fill out participant information, you can fill out our Travel Participant Application instead.
- It is strongly recommended you are Nitrox certified
- Scuba Skills Update
- Specialty Courses
- Perfect Buoyancy
- Night Diver
- Marine Ecology
- Indo-Pacific Fish Identification
- Marine Invertebrate Ecology
- Nudibranch Ecology
- Minimum 3mm full wetsuit wetsuit (water temperatures can range between 82°F to 86°F)
- Surface Marker Buoy with Reel
- Underwater Dive Light
- Muck Stick
- Magnifying glass
Weather Conditions: Air temperatures can vary between 78°F to 86°F. Because you will be in the tropics, there will be rain intermittently throughout the day.
Water Conditions: Water temperatures can vary between 82°F to 86°F. Many dive sites will have current, but your dive guides will always assess the best sites based on conditions, which will be briefed before each dive.
Typical Animal Sightings: Just a sample of many unique critters in North Sulawesi
- Flamboyant Cuttlefish
- Pygmy seahorse
- Many species of frogfish
- Many species of nudibranch
- Manta Rays
- ...and so much more!
Physical Activity Level: The diving in Raja Ampat is best for experienced divers and we recommend some experience in currents before doing every dive offered.
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