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
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.
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.
Komodo Island
Diving in Komodo Islands is all about action! It is BIG fishes land! With wonderful coral, it is just incredible diving all year round.
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!
Raja Ampat
Richest Reef in the World, Amazing Biodiversity, Wonderful Coral, perfect place for underwater photography.
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.
Lembeh Strait
Best Muck Diving in the World! One of the Best spot in the World for Macro Underwater Photography. Amazing Biodiversity!
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!
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!
Pemutaran, Lovina
No current, Good visibility, unusual Marine Life and one of the BEST Diving sites around Bali for Muck Diving: Puri Jati (P.J.).
Padang Bai
Night Diving, Underwater Macro Photography, Resident Whitetip Reef Sharks, Huge green Turtles, and crystal clear water! Also a great Snorkelling spot!
Menjangan Island
Menjangan Island is famous worldwide for Wall diving with small caverns to explore. The reef and Coral are also great. A very nice wooden wreck from the 19th century: Anker Wreck.
Nusa Penida / Nusa Lembongan
One of the best spots in the world to see the rare Mola Mola and the graceful Manta Rays! Big fishes and action with lots of sharks. Very good Visibility and stunning Coral.
Candidasa
It is all about action! Big pelagic fishes, hunting action in the current, and many Sharks! Regular seeing of Hammerhead Sharks and Mola Mola!
Bali
Diving in Bali is simply amazing as you will see both an incredible array of marine life and plenty of wrecks. Indeed, Bali's underwater world will expose you to meet interesting critters, fishes of all sizes and mantas rays among others! Plus, scuba diving in Bali means being all in for stunning underwater visibility and great opportunities for drift diving. !
Indonesia
Diving in Indonesia will suit every diver's hopes and desires. In a land of opportunity, dive spots range from those suited to beginner divers wishing to learn in perfect easy conditions to unexplored dive sites with fierce currents for those more experienced divers looking for a challenge.
Amed
Magnificent coral, no current, relaxed and easy diving, possibilities for night diving, good place for underwater macro photography, and a great snorkelling spot.
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