Raja Ampat is probably the hottest diving location on the planet right now, amazing scientists and divers alike with its sheer number of species, big and small. In Raja Ampat screens of glassfish hide Tasselled Wobbegongs and at night the ‘walking sharks’ come out to play. Pygmy Seahorse cling to spectacular sea fans and there are unforgettable Manta congregations and Mushroom Island landscapes. Many underwater photographers testify that no where on earth can compete with Raja Ampat and they return again and again to produce stunning cover shots.

UK based tour operator Equator Diving’s special holidays in 2016 will visit the very best of Raja Ampat – taking in the highlights of both North and South regions all from the comfort of the SY Indo Siren liveaboard – and they have some great ‘early bird’ deals on offer for their trips.

The dates for the early bird trips are as follows:

22nd Feb – 3rd Mar 2016

15th – 25th Mar 2016

6th – 16th Apr 2016

Here is the trip Itinerary:

Day 1- Embark in Sorong

Day 2- Batanta Island (North Raja Ampat)

Day 3- Pulau Wagmab and Pulau Farondi (South Raja Ampat)

Day 4- Pulau Wayilbatan, Pulau Wayil and Pulau Kalig (South Raja Ampat)

Day 5- Misool (South Raja Ampat)

Day 6- Pulau Gam and Yangeffo (North Raja Ampat)

Day 7- Mansuar Island and Arborek (North Raja Ampat)

Day 8- Mansuar Island and the Dampier Strait (North Raja Ampat)

Day 9- Mansuar Island and the Dampier Strait (North Raja Ampat)

Day 10- Batanta Island (North Raja Ampat)

Day 11- Disembark in Sorong

The early bird rate is just £3,050 GBP / $5,100 USD (usual rate £3,350 GBP).

To book your place call the Equator Diving team on +44 (0)161 442 7703 or email them at info@equatordiving.com.