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Video TitleRaja Ampat, Liveaboard Ratu Laut, October 2019
Nitrox DivingThis liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for your personal dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form. Please limit these dietary requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsThis liveaboard does not have ensuite cabins, which means you have to share bathroom facilities.
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking linkBoat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Dive coursesDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
1971729436458Know Before You GoThe Ratu Laut Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving Indonesia:IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 31 dives on the Ratu Laut Indonesia liveaboard from £173/day ($218/€201) & rated 8.6. Up to 12 divers on a 30m 98f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 4 cabins, 4 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkRatu LautBoat Attributes30m (98f) : 4 cabins + 4 bathrooms for 12 guests.Boat typeIndonesian wooden phinisiDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)20-35 logged divesPrices starting at£173/($218/€201)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.Type of DestinationIndo-Pacific RegionDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Raja Ampat Dive Sites:, Best of Raja Ampat.Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the Ratu Laut liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Indonesia dive sites you want to dive from the Ratu Laut liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Ratu Laut liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Indonesia; 8. Pay for your Ratu Laut liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Ratu Laut Liveaboard is a 30m (98f) Indonesia Raja Ampat boat for diving safaris for up to 12 guests enjoying 4 cabins and 4 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.6 out of 10 and is rated 'Fabulous' (SDE Lux Rating 63%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 63% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a fabulous Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, you can't go too far wrong with the Ratu Laut diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Ratu Laut liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.6 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Ratu Laut Liveaboard "Fabulous".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 6 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 7 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 3 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 5 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 4 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 33 out of 52, or 63% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Indonesia Ratu Laut Liveaboard costs from £173 per day ($218/€201)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Ratu Laut Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Ratu Laut Liveaboard include: no Ensuite Cabins, no internet, no nitrox.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Ratu Laut liveaboard is 30 metres (98 feet) long, has 4 cabins and 4 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 12 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Ratu Laut Liveaboard include: 7 Days/6 Nights, 10 Days/9 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Ratu Laut).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Ratu Laut Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the Ratu Laut Liveaboard you can do this here: Ratu Laut
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Ratu Laut Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ratu Laut.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Indonesia Ratu Laut liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Ratu Laut dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Ratu Laut, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Ratu Laut.
Liveaboard Diving
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Indonesia dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Ratu Laut Liveaboard has 33 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 63%) possible benefits and features. This total of 63% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (67%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: NO: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (78%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: NO; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (43%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: NO; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (71%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' (73%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option, Set Menu Dinner).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Drink Features' (44%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Ratu Laut liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Paradise found: Ratu Laut, the dream making crew. Experiencing Raja Ampat with dive masters who truly love the place is a major highlight. It was apparent that the crew knew what they were doing and the knowledge they passed to us enriched the entire experience. The entire focus of the trip was dive dive dive and we never missed a beat.” Recommended for: I would say the location was the best thing and dive sites, but never have I had the pleasure to sail with such an amazing crew who created the experience of a lifetime. Wendy, our leader, put together an action packed week and still managed to keep it chill. The entire time felt like an itinerary tailor made for the small amount of guests onboard. And knowing our money is going towards conservation efforts is a major bonus as well.
Customer Review ByBrian C, from: United States scored the Ratu Laut 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Ratu Laut.
”The best experience of my life. I spent 7 days in Ratu Laut and completely loved it. The boat is great, confortable rooms, hot shower, nices to place to chill and sunbathing. The crew was spectacular, always ready to help and full of smiles. The food was delecious and as flexibe as possible concerning passengers preferences. And the diving sites, equipaments, DM were awsome. In addition, Ratu Laut is part of the Barefoot Conservation, whichdoes a great work with the people and reefs of raja – we visited it. So being in their boat also support their work in the area. I definitely recommend it.” Recommended for: Crew. Diving. Conservation Project.
Customer Review ByGabriela F, from: Brazil scored the Ratu Laut 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Ratu Laut.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Ratu Laut Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Ratu Laut to find out how to get from to join the Ratu Laut Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Ratu Laut liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Ratu Laut dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Raja South Misool & Central (Sorong - Sorong)
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 31 times in total on the Ratu Laut liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Ratu Laut liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Ratu Laut liveaboard for your dive trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Ratu Laut liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: YES; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Ratu Laut Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Indonesia liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Indonesia liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Ratu Laut Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Epaulette Shark, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Wobbegong Shark, Zebra Shark.
Video TitleThis is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity - Breath taking dives in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Kri Island, Indonesian coral reefs. As part of Coral Triangle Raja Ampat in West Papua has the highest biodiversity and the most colourful reefs
Video TitleKOMODO DIVING | Best of Season 3 (Award Winning Video) - 9 liveaboard trips + 1 whale watching trip and around 200 hours spent underwater to put this footage together! A combination of aerial and underwater scenes captured at the park national of Komodo,
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £173/Day ($218/€201) for booking the Ratu Laut liveaboard includes: Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Land Excursions, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Ratu Laut liveaboard: Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Local Flights, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Ratu Laut liveaboard: Dive Insurance, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Travel Insurance.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length30 metres (98 feet).
Maximum Guests12
Cabins and BathroomsThe Ratu Laut dive boat has 4 cabins and 4 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Ratu Laut has the following cabin types: twin cabins, quad cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: YES.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 3 out of 17 (i.e. 18%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Ratu Laut liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Ratu Laut liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Indonesian.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 31 dives on the Ratu Laut Indonesia liveaboard from £173/day ($218/€201) & rated 8.6 + SDE Lux Rated 63%. Up to 12 divers on a 30m 98f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 4 cabins, 4 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental. Click Ratu Laut for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Ratu Laut diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Ratu Laut. But if you want to compare this Indonesia liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Indonesia, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Ratu Laut Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ratu Laut.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Ratu Laut Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Ratu Laut Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Ratu Laut Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Indonesia liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Ratu Laut liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
Ratu Laut Liveaboard Diving Review Indonesia Raja Ampat
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
