SCUBA REPUBLIC

A traditional fishing boat, completely refitted for diving with sustainably planted trees, the Epica is an open, breezy boat with two decks and a little sun deck on top of the captain’s cabin. With a length of 24m she may not be the biggest boat in the area, but definitely one of the faster ones!

The lower deck sits just above the ocean and contains 7 guest cabins with bunk beds. The doors slide open on the sides of the vessel. You may keep your doors open during the night to let in the cool sea breeze and wake up to the morning sun tickling your nose. Cabins are basic and without frills but are equipped with power sockets and fans for your convenience.

Two shared bathrooms provide freshwater showers, shampoo, and soap to keep up with basic hygiene.

Conveniently located at the stern on the lower deck is our dive prep area. Here we fill the tanks, set up equipment and get ready for our dive adventures. Often, we get to jump directly from the Epica onto the sites. Others may require us to take a quick trip in our tender.

The upper deck serves as a common area where you can lounge in a bean bag, take a nap in the hammock and browse through fish books. This is also where all our buffet style meals are served. A big table provides ample room to gather in the evening for a round of cards.

Epica cruises Raja Ampat all year round and offers different itineraries depending on the season and length of the cruise. They have one thing in common – they are designed to make the most of your experience in Raja Ampat when traveling on a budget!

We offer these exciting trips in 2020 & 2021

• King of the North     10 days/9 nights 
• Clash of Kings     10 days/9 nights
• Southern Showdown     10 days/9 nights
• Best of Dampier     7 days/6 nights

The Jaya is our expedition vessel. She moves seasonally between Komodo, Raja Ampat and long-range expeditions.

Built in 1999, she has sailed and ventured the waters of South East Asia with her faithful captain who has been running the boat since the beginning. Jaya is a very strong and capable boat designed to explore the fantastic world around us.

Jaya itself is designed from the keel up to appear as a Phinisi sailing schooner, using traditional methods that have served the Bugis people of South Sulawesi for centuries. This boat is completely hand built over the course of eighteen months and looks stunning with her six sails up.

The upper deck has plenty of shaded space for lounging, napping, eating or just enjoying the breath-taking scenery as it quietly passes by. It includes four small separate tables with round the edge seating so that you can spread out in the space in between dives. On the sun deck area, you find beanbags for your afternoon nap, sunbathing or for star gazing at night.

The dive deck is equipped with tank spaces around the edge while the centre provides room to store fins and masks, hanging space for wetsuits and freshwater containers for torches and cameras.

Below deck six cabins accommodate a total of 14 guests. The 4 twin bed shares and 2 triple bed shares are each equipped with an AC unit to keep you refreshed and power sockets for charging. Three shared bathrooms provide freshwater showers, shampoo and soap to keep up with basic hygiene.

The Jaya endeavours to hit all the top diving spots in each region to provide a schedule packed with phenomenal diving and breath-taking land visits!

Join us for these exciting Jaya liveaboard trips: 

• Raja Ampat - Best of Dampier     7 day/6 night
• Raja Ampat - Dampier/Misool     9 day/8 night
• Cenderawasih Expeditions
• Raja Ampat - Banda - Ambon Expeditions

A sturdy, former Australian fishing boat, the Busy Girl was redesigned to comfortably accommodate 4 guests. She features a double cabin with en-suite bathroom and a twin cabin with shared bathroom. Equipped with inside and outside dining area as well as a chill-out deck, the Busy Girl provides ample space for napping, eating and socializing.

Busy Girl stays in the Komodo National Park all year round. She chases after the most exhilarating dive sites where the fast moving, nutrient rich water of the Indonesian Throughflow attracts spectacular marine life. We pride ourselves in finding the perfect drop point, even in a strong current.

Get ready for the ride of your life.

Join Scuba Republic for a truly unique and unforgettable dive and land adventure safari in amazing Raja Ampat.

We explore the best dive spots located on the Dampier Strait and make land excursions to stunning viewpoints, beaches, caves, and other places of interest. During your safari, you will support the local Papuan community by staying with our homestay partners in exotic island locations.

Scuba Republic Beach Bungalows is a homestay in Raja Ampat that was made by divers for divers with a diver’s needs in mind. Our goal is to provide clean and comfortable accommodation, delicious food, wold class diving and excellent service.

Our Raja Ampat homestay offers three types of accommodation:

• Bungalow with double bed
• Bungalow with double bed + extra bed
• 3-Bed Dormitory Bungalow (single beds)

All our bungalows in the Raja Ampat homestay are equipped with mosquito nets, fan and air-con, en-suite bathroom with hot water and a patio area with a hammock. We also provide clean linen, towels, shampoo and soap.

Included in your accommodation are breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as complimentary coffee, tea, water and fruit throughout the day. The buffet style meals offer a variety of local and western cuisine. If you let us know in advance, we can accommodate most dietary needs and restrictions.

For dive trips, snacks and fruit are available after the first dive, lunch is served after the second. For night dives, dinner is normally served after the dive. Coffee, tea and water are available throughout the day on the boat.

All dives are boat dives. Typically, we leave around 8:30am on one of our three boats for 2-3 dives. Some of the best dive sites Raja Ampat has to offer are practically on our doorstep – only 15-20min away by boat.

Raja Ampat is well known for its currents, but we make sure that we choose dive sites that are appropriate for our divers based on their certification level, experience, and comfort. We check weather, tides and currents when we plan and check the currents upon arriving at the dive sites.

The camp is located on South Sulawesi’s whitest beach and is made for travellers, backpackers and divers on a budget. World class diving off the beaten track.

We are working with strong ethics; the Camp is as eco-friendly as reality and budget allow. We work closely with the local community and try to educate them to create sustainable ways of income instead of destructive fishing methods.

We want our guests to have a genuine Indonesian experience, away from the crowds in a social and inspiring environment.
We offer three types of accommodation:

• Shared dorm house (6 or 8 beds) with shared bathroom
• Bungalow with shared bathroom
• Bungalow with en-suite bathroom

All houses / bungalows are equipped with mosquito nets and fan. We also provide clean linen, towels, shampoo and soap. Each dorm bed has its private locker.

Included in your accommodation are breakfast as well as complimentary coffee, tea, water and fruit throughout the day.

From 10am to 10pm, our à la carte restaurant offers a variety of local and western dishes, fresh juices, soft drinks and chilled beer.