Emperor Raja Laut

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Emperor Raja Laut dive boat review

The 31 meters Raja Laut liveaboard is a private charter vessel in South East Asia, also accepting booking from individuals on the Liveaboard.com platform. Indeed, the Raja Laut Schooner proudly boast to be covering all the destination you might request in southeast Asia for a charter trip. Otherwise, itineraries are focused on Komodo, Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea. Find out more below.

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Boat Cabins & Layout

The Raja Laut welcomes a maximum number of 12 guests. Indeed, there are 6 double occupancy cabins to accommodate divers. Specifically, there are 3 cabins featuring a double bed while the remaining 3 rooms feature twin beds. The vessel is entirely air-conditioned and each cabin comes with plenty of storage space as well as it’s own en-suite bathroom.

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Raja Laut’s On-board Facilities

The Raja Laut has lots of earth tones as the interior is lavishly decorated with multiple types of tropical hardwoods. There’s a beautiful and comfortable lounge, as pictured below, located on the cabin deck. It’s a great convivial space featuring a television and entertainment unit (DVD & Music system). Moreover, on the main deck, there’s an indoor dining area, where you can also lounge, play board games, etc.

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Furthermore, the outside bow area is the best place to be on the ship! Indeed, with both shaded and not covered areas, it’s perfect to lounge and enjoy the sea breeze. The main dining area is on this deck, alfresco and spacious. Plus, it’s covered so even lunchtime is great! Also, there are mats and chairs spread over the bow area so you can enjoy the sun, read a book or even watch a starry sky at night!

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Charter Liveaboard Destinations

The Raja Laut is a private charter boat and perhaps the perfect liveaboard for groups of dive buddies! Imagine a week, with your friends doing the activity you like most, scuba diving, at some of the best diving destinations in the world…! Indeed, the charter Raja Laut offers signature destinations such as Indonesia’s Komodo National Park or Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago. Plus, you can choose request a different itinerary for your group with a vast range of destinations like Raja Ampat, Sulawesi, Maluku, Alor, Andaman Sea, Phuket, Langkawi, etc.

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Vessel Layout

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Diving with the Raja Laut

Generally speaking, the Raja Laut has a crew of 8 on-board, among which are at least 1 dive instructor/guide and 1 divemaster. The dive deck is spacious and features just about everything you might need! Indeed, it’s equipped for photographers with separate rinse tanks for your toys and a great camera table. Plus, there’s a shower on the dive deck! The vessel has complete sets of scuba diving gear for everyone as well as snorkeling equipment.

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The Raja Laut is assisted by a 5.2m RIB with 70 HP outboard motorized dinghy to facilitate access to dive sites when needed. Plus, you can use the 2 kayaks or have fun with the waterski, wakeboard and banana boat available!


Price starts at 2,894$US for 8 days/7 nights – Raja Ampat

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Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?

Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.

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Komodo Island

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Wakatobi

Wakatobi

Wakatobi has some of the finest coral in the world, amazing biodiversity and one of the best places in the world for macro photography! On the right day, the visibility can be outstanding!

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Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat

Richest Reef in the World, Amazing Biodiversity, Wonderful Coral, perfect place for underwater photography.

Raja Ampat Diving Review

Gili Islands, Lombok

Gili Islands, Lombok

Diving in Gili islands is great for swimming with Turtles! It can also be a great spot to take your next diving course as the dives here are relatively cheap.

Gili Islands, Lombok Diving Review

Lembeh Strait

Lembeh Strait

Best Muck Diving in the World! One of the Best spot in the World for Macro Underwater Photography. Amazing Biodiversity!

Lembeh Strait Diving Review

Bunaken, Manado

Bunaken, Manado

Diving in Bunaken is just fantastic for wall Diving, Coral gardens, endless visibility, incredible biodiversity. Also staying on an isolated island is something really special to experience!

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Tulamben

Tulamben

One of the best Wreck Dives in the World!!! And the most easy for sure, 30m from the Shore and starts at 4m deep! Fantastic Marine life and great Coral!

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Pemuteran, Lovina

Pemuteran, Lovina

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Padang Bai

Padang Bai

Padang Bai rewards close looking: sandy slopes, reef fish and tiny macro subjects near Blue Lagoon and Jepun, with more demanding offshore dives available when conditions suit.

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Nusa Penida / Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Penida / Nusa Lembongan

Manta cleaning stations, seasonal sunfish and lively coral drifts make Penida and Lembongan memorable. The best dive is the one matched to the current, swell and experience of the group.

Nusa Penida / Nusa Lembongan Diving Review

Menjangan Island

Menjangan Island

Menjangan’s reef shelves and coral-covered walls reward unhurried diving and snorkelling from mainland bases in northwest Bali. Clear water and sea fans are part of the appeal, with profiles and site choices matched to conditions and experience.

Menjangan Island Diving Review

Candidasa

Candidasa

Candidasa’s offshore islets offer dramatic walls, schooling fish and reef-shark encounters, with seasonal sunfish possibilities. Strong, changeable currents make Tepekong, Mimpang and Biaha outings for suitably experienced divers and careful local planning.

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Bali

Bali

Bali brings together the coral-covered Liberty wreck, east-coast macro life and the manta encounters and seasonal sunfish of Nusa Penida. Shore dives and drift dives suit different experience levels; currents, colder upwellings and the chosen base shape the trip.

Bali Diving Review

Indonesia

Indonesia

From Bali's volcanic shores to Raja Ampat's coral gardens, discover Indonesia's wrecks, walls, manta encounters and remarkable macro life. The most rewarding region depends on the season, your experience and the diving you love.

Indonesia Diving Review

Amed

Amed

Amed combines volcanic-sand macro dives, shallow reef gardens, artificial reefs and deeper walls. Shore entries and short jukung trips make a rewarding east-Bali base, with sites chosen for experience and conditions rather than a promise of current-free diving.

Amed Diving Review

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