I like the last option the best I think but it's a long ways away.
"Return to Raja Ampat" would be my vote if I had to pick.
SERIOUS Raja Ampat Discussion Thread NOW SET FOR 2016
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Posted 25 March 2014 - 10:46 AM
Just wanted to bump this back up to remind you that we still need to do this trip 
/>. I've been looking at boats and the Siren's filled until 2017. Well, they have some availability in 2016, but it's the same time frame as Truk, so probably not a possibility. Have you checked with the other boats in the area? Is this something you can book or check while you are at BTS this weekend? While diving is year-round, mid Feb-mid April has possibility to see orcas, sperm whales and pilot whales as well as all the other incredible life.
/>. I've been looking at boats and the Siren's filled until 2017. Well, they have some availability in 2016, but it's the same time frame as Truk, so probably not a possibility. Have you checked with the other boats in the area? Is this something you can book or check while you are at BTS this weekend? While diving is year-round, mid Feb-mid April has possibility to see orcas, sperm whales and pilot whales as well as all the other incredible life.
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Posted 25 March 2014 - 11:36 AM
What about M/V Mermaid I & II?
..... Siren's filled until 2017.
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Posted 25 March 2014 - 11:57 AM
Mermaid's schedules & rates are listed but not availability, so I don't know. Maybe WW can check with her sources or at BTS? Black Manta is also a strong possibility but they don't list availability either.
What about M/V Mermaid I & II?
..... Siren's filled until 2017.
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Posted 25 March 2014 - 03:31 PM
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Posted 25 March 2014 - 03:35 PM
YOU da Wench!! 
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Posted 15 May 2014 - 02:27 PM
Already working on this. Will update after BTS.
Just wanted to bump this back up to the top. SO - anything happenin'? 2017, perhaps? KM Black Manta?
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Posted 17 May 2014 - 04:17 PM
Wicked diving has a Raja Ampat liveaboard. They are priced pretty good. I am not sure how comfortable it is.... but $1690 for 6 nights and 7 days on a Raja Ampat liveaboard.. thats half as much as others are charging... They only book 14 people per trip... http://wickeddiving....board/#included
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Posted 17 May 2014 - 07:58 PM
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Posted 18 May 2014 - 10:09 AM
The first thing that jumped out to me is no AC at night. I would not be able to sleep.
Wicked diving has a Raja Ampat liveaboard. They are priced pretty good. I am not sure how comfortable it is.... but $1690 for 6 nights and 7 days on a Raja Ampat liveaboard.. thats half as much as others are charging... They only book 14 people per trip... http://wickeddiving....board/#included
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Posted 18 May 2014 - 12:27 PM
Phil & Ed - #1 below deck on a phinisi you definitely want a/c!!! - #2 6 days of diving RA is not enough - 10 days minimum - been there - let's see what WW comes up withThe first thing that jumped out to me is no AC at night. I would not be able to sleep.
Wicked diving has a Raja Ampat liveaboard. They are priced pretty good. I am not sure how comfortable it is.... but $1690 for 6 nights and 7 days on a Raja Ampat liveaboard.. thats half as much as others are charging... They only book 14 people per trip... http://wickeddiving....board/#included
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Posted 18 May 2014 - 06:50 PM
If 6 days is not enough, maybe 10 days is not enough....... What about back- to-back trips on the boat? Or a second week land based?Looking forward to what might be available!
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Posted 19 May 2014 - 12:21 PM
I'm hoping that WW is talking to Siren - I made the mistake of doing my first liveaboard on the Carpe Vita in the Maldives and now I'm spoiled needing A/C and more than 6 days. Need at least ten days in paradise to forget the hard airplane seats. Back to back trips would be nice but it seems Raja Ampat is such a hot ticket that the boats sell out three years in advance, it'll be a challenge to find, but maybe WW can work some magic...
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Posted 19 May 2014 - 02:26 PM
Looking at 2 back to back trips...possibly 10 days each or at least one for 10 days. Looking at REALLY nice vessel so no worries about being spoiled.
Only challenge is the dates I can get are for early 2016 which is also the Truk Hailstorm. Trying for 2017 but looks like 2016 or bust.
Only challenge is the dates I can get are for early 2016 which is also the Truk Hailstorm. Trying for 2017 but looks like 2016 or bust.
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Posted 19 May 2014 - 02:52 PM
2016 is ok for me, just means I do Raja Ampat instead of Philippines or Palau. It may suck for some others, though. And when you say "early" does that mean Mid-Feb to Mid-May? 'Cuz THAT would be AWESOME!! 
/> AND is an option to include Misool / Southern Route? 
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/> AND is an option to include Misool / Southern Route? />Looking at 2 back to back trips...possibly 10 days each or at least one for 10 days. Looking at REALLY nice vessel so no worries about being spoiled.
Only challenge is the dates I can get are for early 2016 which is also the Truk Hailstone. Trying for 2017 but looks like 2016 or bust.
Edited by Sqbagal, 19 May 2014 - 02:58 PM.
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