Raja Ampat is not a place you rush. It’s a place you drift through island to island, reef to reef, guided by tides, light and breath. This freediving liveaboard is designed for those who want to move slowly, dive deeply (internally), and experience Raja Ampat from the water - the way it’s meant to be seen.
Life on board follows a simple rhythm: greet the sun with breath-work and meditation, dive, eat well, rest, repeat.
Each day we explore remote reefs and sheltered lagoons by boat, choosing sites based on conditions, currents and visibility, not rigid schedules, every experience is unique. Sessions are unhurried and adapted to the group, with space for exploration, play, SUP, photography, and quiet observation.
This is not a numbers-driven freediving trip. It’s about comfort in the water, connection to nature, and time below the surface.
Raja Ampat sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle and offers some of the richest marine life on the planet.
Freediving here allows you to move gently through these precious ecosystems silent, slow and respectful, with no bubbles becoming part of the scene rather than a visitor passing through it.
Starting in Sorong, our journey begins with an exploration of the Dampier Strait, renowned for its proximity to some of the most extraordinary dive sites in the world. After spending a day or two discovering its wonders, we’ll head South towards Misool, with its famous pinnacles and walls to explore.
Raja Ampat offers an incredible variety of dive locations, and we’re confident you’ll fall in love with its vibrant reefs. In addition to reef diving, we’ll also carve out time for line diving and a magical night freedive, where you can witness the mesmerizing bioluminescence that often lights up the water here.
This adventure welcomes freedivers and snorkelers of all levels. Even if you’ve never tried freediving before, as long as you can swim, we’ll guide you through an introductory session to help you make the most of your experience. However, if time allows, we recommend taking a beginner freediving course before joining to enhance your skills and enjoyment.
Queenesia II is a traditional Indonesian phinisi liveaboard well suited to freediving-focused travel in Raja Ampat - stable, spacious, and comfortable for extended time at sea. Built in 2016 from durable ironwood, it combines traditional craftsmanship with modern elegance, offering both resilience and sophistication.
Returning from our last trip on Queenesia II we were blown away by the attentiveness of the crew, the food was amazing and the smooth sailing on Queenesia was beautiful. Just what we wanted for our freediving adventure, liveaboard is the by far the best way to explore Raja Ampat.
Do I need to know how to Freedive?
You only need to know how to swim, we will teach an intro to freediving to help improve your snorkeling experience. The advanced freedivers will also have the opportunity to learn from our professionals, we have over 20 years combinded experience teaching freediving, you are in safe hands. Pre trip - we can help organise freedive courses and coaching in Amed, Bali.
What is the weather and ocean temp?
The air temperature is 28-30 degrees, Sunny and humid. The ocean temp ranges from 28-30 degrees all year, you will probably only need a rash guard and leggings to protect from the sun, a full length wetsuit 2mm is good for long dives if you feel the cold. Rental is available for the week.
Where do I fly in to ?
The boat departs from Sorong port, the airport is Sorong (SOQ). We recomend arriving the day before departure to allow for flight delays. On return we will land back in Sorong port around lunch time.
Do I need a Visa for Indonesia?
Please check with your local embassy, it is your responsibility to travel with the correct Visa and insurance.
How do I book?
Please contact us at info@abovebelow.life | Please state the liveaboard dates and cabin you wish to book, to hold your spot we will send you a payment invoice for 30% deposit - balances are due 60 days before departure.
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