Carpe Diem Phinisi Liveaboard, Indonesia

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

08:00

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

09:00

Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

Full board
Soft drinks, tea coffee
Toiletries
Linen and towels, 1 change during the cruise
Airport / hotel transfers to / from Carpe Diem
Use of scuba diving and snorkeling equipment (according to availability)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

International / domestic travels
Visa
Accommodation before and after the cruise
Bank fees
Insurance (travel and diving)
Single cabin occupancy
Excursions from a third party
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for the crew
DAN Insurance (11 to 30 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 60USD per item, to be paid in advance
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Variety of landscapes

Colorful soft corals and huge sea fans

Different species of pigmy seahorses

Majestic oceanic manta rays

DAY 1: SORONG

We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack as we make our way to Raja Ampat. If the time allows, we will have an afternoon and a night dive.

DAY 2: DAMPIER STRAIT
We will do 4 dives on some of the signature dive sites in the Dampier Strait, such as Mioscon, Chicken Reef, Sardine Reef, Cape Kri, Yenbuba, Sauwandarek, Friwin Bonda... We will have the opportunity to observe the vibrant corals and marine life and encounter wobbegong sharks, pigmy seahorses, schools of sweetlips, Bumphead Parrotfish, and many more.

DAY 3: MANTA & PIAYNEMO
In the morning, we will dive at 2 sites renowned for observing manta rays. In the afternoon, we will have 1 dive at Piaynemo and hike to the famous viewpoint before starting our southward journey as the sun sets.

DAY 4-7: MISOOL
We will spend these days discovering the south of Raja Ampat with 3 or 4 dives a day, as well as exploring the lagoons and some of the landmarks, so you can see all that this area can offer under and above the water. We will cover different areas such as Balbulol, Fiabacet, Yeliyet, or Boo to take in the variety of landscapes, colorful soft corals, and huge sea fans, and spot different species of pigmy seahorses, dive in schools of fish, and maybe observe the majestic oceanic manta rays. On Day 7, we will have two-morning dives and then start our way to Sorong. Do keep an eye out for dolphins and whales!

DAY 8: SORONG
We will take you to the airport or your hotel in the morning.
The last dive will be completed on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm.
Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Central and North Raja Ampat (7 nights) (Waisai-Waisai)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

12:00

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

12:00

Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

Full board
Soft drinks, tea coffee
Toiletries
Linen and towels, 1 change during the cruise
Airport / hotel transfers to / from Carpe Diem
Use of scuba diving and snorkeling equipment (according to availability)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

International / domestic travels
Visa
Accommodation before and after the cruise
Bank fees
Insurance (travel and diving)
Single cabin occupancy
Excursions from a third party
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for the crew
DAN Insurance (11 to 30 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 60USD per item, to be paid in advance
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Manta rays circling busy cleaning station bommies

Fish schools of fusiliers, trevallies, sweetlips

Soft coral gardens with sea fans and sponges

Pygmy seahorses, turtles, reef sharks sharing reefs

DAY 1: WAISAI
We will pick you up at the ferry or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack. We will have an afternoon and a night dive in Mioskon.

DAY 2: PIAYNEMO
3 dives. After the 3rd dive, we will go to the viewpoint and explore the lagoon.

DAY 3: WAYAG
In the morning, we will go trekking to a viewpoint. Then we will do 1 dive. In the afternoon, we will explore the lagoon and enjoy some beach time.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Since July 2025, we have been instructed not to go to the most northerly Islands.
First, a little background… In the summer of 2025, there were some reports that mining activity was taking place on some of the islands in North Raja Ampat.
Given that Raja Ampat is a unique ecosystem, this obviously raised some concerns both domestically and internationally, and there was quite a lot of negative press on the subject, so much so that the Indonesian Government revoked 4 of the 5 mining licenses (which were also deemed to have been granted illegally in the first place).
This decision has not been welcomed by some of the locals who had been working at these mining sites.
Some of the more militant of these locals have decided to protest this decision by trying to disrupt both Liveaboard operations and the operations of local day trip boats.
The Government has stepped in to try and resolve the problem; however, until the situation is properly resolved, we have been instructed not to visit the more Northerly areas of Raja Ampat, namely Wayag and Wofo.
We must respect this instruction by the Government as it, like us, prioritises the safety of our guests and crew.
Therefore, your itinerary may not include Wayag and Wofo if the situation has not been fully resolved by the time of your trip.
However, the total number of dives will be the same, and we will compensate by visiting other amazing dive sites and locations in the area.

DAY 4: WOFO & YANGEFO
4 dives

DAY 5: MANTA SANDY & ARBOREK
In the morning, we will go trekking to a viewpoint. Then we will do 1 dive. In the afternoon, we will explore the lagoon and enjoy some beach time.

DAY 6: SAUWANDAREK & YENBUB
4 dives

DAY 7: KRI
2-morning dives in the afternoon, then we will make our way back to Waisai.

DAY 8: WAISAI
We will take you to the ferry or your hotel in the morning.
The last dive will be completed on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm.
Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Banda Sea Hammerhead Season (7 nights) (Ambon Island-Ambon Island)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,

Ambon Pattimura Airport (AMQ)

09:00

Ambon Pattimura Airport (AMQ)

09:00

Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

Full board
Soft drinks, tea coffee
Toiletries
Linen and towels, 1 change during the cruise
Airport / hotel transfers to / from Carpe Diem
Use of scuba diving and snorkeling equipment (according to availability)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

International / domestic travels
Visa
Accommodation before and after the cruise
Bank fees
Insurance (travel and diving)
Single cabin occupancy
Excursions from a third party
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for the crew
DAN Insurance (11 to 30 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 60USD per item, to be paid in advance
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Rhinopias, frogfish, ghost pipefish, various octopus species, crustaceans, and an abundance of nudibranchs

Expect to see tuna, moray eels, and schools of vibrantly colored fish

Strong currents can add an extra thrill

Coral gardens are pristine, and the sloping reef becomes a wall

Day 1: Welcome (2 dives)
The crew will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks.
After safety and boat briefings, you'll be shown to your cabin to settle in and unpack.
We'll kick off with two muck dives around Laha in Ambon Bay, also known as the'Twilight Zone.'
Here, you'll encounter Rhinopias, frogfish, ghost pipefish, various octopus species, crustaceans, and an abundance of nudibranchs. Under the jetty legs and amid debris from fishing boats, you'll find striped catfish, silversides, and moray eels, along with Ambon and devil scorpionfish.
After these dives, we'll begin our overnight transit to Pulau Suanggi.

Day 2: Pulau Suanggi and Banda Neira (3 dives)
We arrive at Pulau Suanggi in the morning for two dives.
The deep pinnacles here form an oasis for pelagic fish and boast incredible coral reefs.
Expect to see tuna, moray eels, and schools of vibrantly colored fish, with the main attraction being the hammerhead sharks that frequently pass through.
After these dives, we'll head to Banda Neira for a quick shore excursion to visit Fort Belgica, the Museum, and a Nutmeg plantation. These islands, fought over by the Dutch, British, and Portuguese 400 years ago, played a pivotal role in the spice trade.
We'll wrap up the day with one more dive to spot the elusive Mandarin Fish, then proceed overnight to Pulau Manuk.

Day 3: Pulau Manuk (3 dives)
Pulau Manuk offers a unique underwater experience teeming with diverse marine life, including (and famously) sea snakes, schools of barracuda, trevally, and snappers.
Despite its rocky terrain and lack of coral formations, it's a haven for creatures like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs.
Strong currents can add an extra thrill, making this a perfect spot for experienced divers.

Day 4: Pulau Run (3 dives)
Fun Fact: Run Island was traded by the British to the Dutch in 1667 in exchange for Manhattan, highlighting its historical significance.
Dive here to encounter a variety of marine creatures, including colorful fish, sea turtles, and occasional pelagic visitors.
The coral gardens are pristine, and the sloping reef becomes a wall covered in corals and sea fans, with the chance to spot passing Hammerheads.

Day 5: Banda Besar and Gunung Api (3 dives)
Depending on conditions, we might dive at several sites on Banda Besar.
Pohon Miring, on the northeast side, features strong currents, a swim through, and a sloping reef covered in corals down to 28 meters. Look for barrel sponges, sea fans, and large fish like tuna and bumphead parrotfish. The plateau's crevices hide scorpionfish and ghost pipefish.
Pantai Lanutu offers beautiful coral dive sites with hard coral reefs and walls covered in sea fans and barrel sponges.
Tanjung Cengkeh's steep slope is adorned with gorgonians, sponges, and soft corals down to 30+ meters, home to many colorful fish.
Batu Indah’s strong currents reveal ghost pipefish, banded pipefish, and more.
Tanjung Nama's wall is covered with sea fans and barrel sponges, inhabited by a variety of coloured fish.
Batu Belanda’s cave at 13 meters reveals soldierfish, nudibranchs, and gobies.
Gunung Api's northern lava flow hosts dense corals like table and bottle-brush corals, with larger fish like Napoleon wrasse and mobula rays visiting during upwelling conditions.

Day 6: Suanggi or Hatta (3 dives)
Depending on our hammerhead sightings from Day 2, we may return to Pulau Suanggi or dive at Hatta.
Hatta features a slope with brown soft corals and a vertical wall at 14 meters with huge sponges and soldierfish.
The deeper wall is frequented by eagle rays, snappers, and blacktip sharks.
A shallow reef flat bursts with colorful marine life, feather stars, triggerfish, and damselfish.

Day 7: Nusa Laut (2 dives)
Nusa Laut, east of Ambon, boasts vibrant coral reefs protected by locals.
Expect encounters with a diverse range of reef fish such as angelfish, butterflyfish, and parrotfish, with the possibility of seeing larger marine specieslike groupers and reef sharks.
After our final dives, we'll head back to Ambon.

Day 8: Ambon. After breakfast and some obligatory photos, it's time to say goodbye, with transfers arranged for you
The last dive will be completed on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Kalimantan: Derawan, Maratua, Sangalaki (7 nights) (Tarakan-Tarakan)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,

Tarakan

Juwata International Airport (TRK)

09:00-11:00

Tarakan

Juwata International Airport (TRK)

07:00-11:00

Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

FREE USE OF ALL DIVING EQUIPMENT Including BCD, Tank, Regulator, SPG, Computer, Wetsuit, Mask, Booties, Fins, Weights and belt, (15 full sets of equipment and 20 tanks on board Including 3 x 13 lt. tanks.
Internationally Qualified Dive Guides. (PADI Divemasters)
Berth in luxury air conditioned cabin (double/twin/triple) each with private en-suite bathroom and hot shower.
Towels, soap, shower gel and shampoo.
Daily cabin make up.
Full board meals Asian & international food (All dietary needs catered for on request)
Early morning snacks if early activities are planned.
Warm breakfast buffet style.
Served or buffet lunch.
Afternoon snacks, cakes, fruits and small bites.
Served or buffet or BBQ dinner.
Drinking Water, tea, coffee and non-alcoholic soft drinks and juices.
Use of all snorkelling equipment.
Use of Sea Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards
Fresh water shower on deck.
Plenty of relaxing space.
Outdoor sleeping mattresses.
Indoor saloon with library.
All excursions by Carpe Diem staff
Beach visits, sunset walks.
Dedicated multi-lingual Cruise Director.
2 x Transfers i.e. to/from Carpe Diem. (Nearest Airport, Ferry Terminal or Guest Hotel depending on location)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

DAN Insurance (11 to 30 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 60USD per item, to be paid in advance
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Majestic manta rays

Chance to see eagle rays and reef sharks

Enjoy the company of numerous turtles

Drift dive with the chance to see thresher sharks and eagle rays

Day 1:
Meet and greet and transfer to the boat. Prepare for an afternoon check dive and a possible night dive.

Day 2: Derawan Island
Potential dive sites include
Turtle City - Encounter numerous green turtles and hawksbill turtles.
The Jetty - Spot macro species like nudibranchs and frogfish.
Sponge Garden - Explore vibrant sponges and look for pygmy seahorses.

Day 3: Sangalaki Island
Potential dove sites include
Manta Point - Swim with majestic manta rays.
Coral Gardens - Observe schools of fusiliers and butterflyfish.
Sandy Ridge - Chance to see eagle rays and reef sharks.
Lobster Lair - Night dive to see nocturnal creatures.

Day 4: Kakaban Island
Potential dive sites include
Barracuda Point - has schooling barracuda, which are visited by large tuna and sharks.
Jellyfish Lake - Unique experience with stingless jellyfish (snorkeling).
Gorgonian Wall - Marvel at the giant sea fans and soft corals.

Day 5 & 6: Maratua Island
Potential dive sites include
Big Fish Country - Encounter barracudas, trevallies, and hammerhead sharks.
Turtle Parade - Enjoy the company of numerous turtles.
The Channel - Drift dive with the chance to see thresher sharks and eagle rays.
Other Dive sites include Gorgonzola and Lighthouse, with some pristine corals in the shallows
Diving deeper into these dive sites, you may have encounters with sharks, especially white-tips, leopard, and grey reef sharks.
Mid Reef is the best place to potentially see thresher sharks, and it's common to also see nurse sharks, eagle rays, giant stingrays, and big schools of jackfish.

Day 7: Sangalaki Island (Return)
Potential dive sites include
Cleaning Station - Watch mantas getting cleaned by smaller fish.
Shark Point - Look for grey reef and nurse sharks.

Day 8:
Sadly, it's time to say goodbye and transfer you to the airport or to your hotel
The last dive will be completed on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm.
Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Coral Garden (Sangalaki)

Coral Garden (Derewan)

Sandy Ridge

Jellyfish Lake

Kalimantan Derawan, Maratua, Sangalaki (7 nights) (Waisai-Waisai)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

08:00-11:00

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

07:30-11:30

Requirements: Minimum 25 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

USE OF ALL DIVING EQUIPMENT Including BCD, Tank, Regulator, SPG, Computer, Wetsuit, Mask, Booties, Fins, Weights and belt, (15 full sets of equipment and 20 tanks on board Including 3 x 13 lt. tanks.
Internationally Qualified Dive Guides. (Typically PADI Divemasters)
Berth in luxury air conditioned cabin (double/twin/triple) each with private en-suite bathroom and hot shower.
Towels, soap, shower gel and shampoo.
Daily cabin make up.
Full board meals Asian & international food (All dietary needs catered for on request)
Early morning snacks if early activities are planned.
Warm breakfast buffet style.
Served or buffet lunch.
Afternoon snacks, cakes, fruits and small bites.
Served or buffet or BBQ dinner.
Drinking Water, tea, coffee and non-alcoholic soft drinks and juices.
Use of all snorkelling equipment.
Use of Sea Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards
Fresh water shower on deck.
Plenty of relaxing space.
Outdoor sleeping mattresses.
Indoor saloon with library.
All excursions by Carpe Diem staff
Beach visits, sunset walks.
Dedicated multi-lingual Cruise Director.
2 x Transfers i.e. to/from Carpe Diem. (Nearest Airport, Ferry Terminal or Guest Hotel depending on location)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

International / domestic travels
Visa
Accommodation before and after the cruise
Bank fees
Insurance (travel and diving)
Single cabin occupancy
Excursions from a third party
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for the crew (Discretionary)
Merchandise

Program

Year‑round manta population, and divers frequently encounter these graceful giants

Dramatic walls, powerful currents, and rich marine biodiversity

Caverns and limestone swim‑throughs offer adventurous exploration

Unforgettable encounters with whale sharks

Day 1: Embarkation in Berau
On embarkation day, guests will be picked up from either their hotel or the Berau Airport and transferred by car two hours away to Tanjung Batu to board Carpe Diem Phinisi. Once all guests are on board, we will conduct an important safety briefing and set off for the long crossing to Sangalaki.

Day 2: 3 dives in Sangalaki Island
Diving in Sangalaki
Diving in Sangalaki is a typically calm and elegant experience, defined by gentle drifts over sandy slopes and coral gardens where manta rays glide effortlessly through the water. The island is renowned for its year‑round manta population, and divers frequently encounter these graceful giants feeding or circling cleaning stations. Green turtles are abundant, resting on the reef or cruising past in the shallows, while eagle rays and cow tail rays add to the spectacle. The reefs also hide smaller treasures such as leaf scorpionfish, ribbon eels, and colourful nudibranchs. With excellent visibility and relaxed conditions, Sangalaki offers a beautiful introduction to the region’s marine life, complemented by the island’s active turtle nursery and the occasional offshore appearance of whale sharks.

Day 3: 3 dives in Kakaban Island
Diving in Kakaban
Diving in Kakaban is a thrilling blend of dramatic walls, powerful currents, and rich marine biodiversity. The island’s outer ring features steep drop‑offs covered in soft corals, sponges, and sea fans, plunging into deep blue water where grey reef sharks, blacktips, and giant trevallies patrol. Barracuda Point is the highlight, famous for its swirling tornadoes of chevron barracuda and the pelagic hunters drawn in by the currents. Caverns and limestone swim‑throughs offer adventurous exploration, while calmer sites reveal ornate ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorses, and vibrant nudibranchs. Above the reef, Kakaban’s unique non‑stinging Jellyfish Lake provides a surreal snorkelling experience among millions of jellyfish that have evolved without predators for centuries.

Day 4: 3 dives in Talisayan with possible Whale Sharks
Diving in Talisayan
Diving in Talisayan centres around unforgettable encounters with whale sharks that gather beneath the traditional fishing platforms known as bagans. These gentle giants often linger in calm, shallow water, allowing long, relaxed interactions ideal for photography and observation. The dives here are simple and unhurried, with sandy bottoms and open water that let divers focus entirely on the whale sharks’ slow, graceful movements. Schools of fusiliers, jacks, and baitfish swirl around the platforms, creating a dynamic backdrop. The atmosphere is peaceful and intimate, offering one of Indonesia’s most accessible and rewarding whale shark experiences.

Day 5 and 6: 6 dives in Maratua
Diving in Maratua
Diving in Maratua is exhilarating, shaped by strong tidal flows, deep walls, and the famous Channel where incoming currents funnel an extraordinary concentration of marine life. The topography ranges from steep coral‑covered drop‑offs to plateaus where schooling fish gather in vast numbers. Divers can expect tornadoes of barracuda, bigeye trevallies, and batfish, along with grey reef sharks, blacktips, and the occasional thresher shark emerging from deeper water. Eagle rays glide past in formation, and turtles are a constant presence along the reef. Maratua delivers some of the most exciting big‑fish encounters in Indonesia, with its powerful currents and vibrant reefs creating unforgettable dives. Beyond the reef, the atoll hides an extensive network of caves, adding to its sense of mystery.

Day 7: 2 dives in Derawan
Diving in Derawan & Pulau Panjang
Diving in Derawan and Pulau Panjang is a treasure hunt for rare and fascinating macro life. The sandy slopes, rubble patches, and seagrass beds hide an astonishing array of critters, making this area a paradise for photographers and macro enthusiasts. Blue‑ring octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, and mimic octopus emerge from the substrate, while harlequin shrimp, tiger shrimp, and ghost pipefish display their intricate patterns among the corals. Frogfish, pygmy seahorses, and unusual nudibranchs add to the diversity, ensuring every dive reveals something unexpected. Night dives are especially captivating, with bobtail squid, stargazers, and a bustling world of nocturnal creatures. This is a place where patience is rewarded and every dive feels like discovering a secret.

Day 8: Disembarkation in Berau
Disembark and transfer to the Berau International Airport or your hotel.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Coral Garden (Sangalaki)

Halmahera: Sorong to Ternate (Patinti Straits) (9 nights) (Ternate-Port of Sorong)

9 nights nights, ±24 dives,

Ternate

Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE)

09:00-11:00

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

07:00-11:00

Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

USE OF ALL DIVING EQUIPMENT Including BCD, Tank, Regulator, SPG, Computer, Wetsuit, Mask, Booties, Fins, Weights and belt, (15 full sets of equipment and 20 tanks on board Including 3 x 13 lt. tanks.
Internationally Qualified Dive Guides. (PADI Divemasters)
Berth in luxury air conditioned cabin (double/twin/triple) each with private en-suite bathroom and hot shower.
Towels, soap, shower gel and shampoo.
Daily cabin make up.
Full board meals Asian & international food (All dietary needs catered for on request)
Early morning snacks if early activities are planned.
Warm breakfast buffet style.
Served or buffet lunch.
Afternoon snacks, cakes, fruits and small bites.
Served or buffet or BBQ dinner.
Drinking Water, tea, coffee and non-alcoholic soft drinks and juices.
Use of all snorkelling equipment.
Use of Sea Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards
Fresh water shower on deck.
Plenty of relaxing space.
Outdoor sleeping mattresses.
Indoor saloon with library.
All excursions by Carpe Diem staff
Beach visits, sunset walks.
Dedicated multi-lingual Cruise Director.
2 x Transfers i.e. to/from Carpe Diem. (Nearest Airport, Ferry Terminal or Guest Hotel depending on location)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

DAN Insurance (11 to 30 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 60USD per item, to be paid in advance
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Volcanic reef walls draped in soft corals

Schooling fusiliers, trevallies and dogtooth tuna offshore

Pygmy seahorses and ghost pipefish on gorgonians

Reef sharks, napoleon wrasse and turtles over plateaus

Day 1 - Welcome
The crew will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board. While pulling the anchor and starting our way to Pulau Makian, we will give you a boat and safety briefing. Then we will show you to your cabins and let you settle down before having lunch. In the afternoon, we will have a check dive.

Day 2 - Pulau Makian
Heading south, we will have 2 dives in the morning at Puau Makian. In the afternoon,

Day 3 - Pulau Siko
We will dive 3 or 4 times at Pulau Siko.

Day 4 - Pulau Latalata
We will spend the day at Pulau Latalata.

Day 5 - Pulau Goraici
We will explore the islands of the Goraici archipelago.

Day 6 & 7 - Bacan
We will spend the 6th and 7th day exploring the strait between Pulau Bacan and Halmahera with 3 to 4 dives per day.

Day 8 - Pulau Pisang
We will have 4 dives on Pulau Pisang and the surrounding Islands.

Day 9 - Kofiau Island
We will have 2 dives on the small islands and atolls surrounding Kofiau Island.

Day 10 - Sorong
The crew will take you to the airport or your hotel according to your schedule.
The last dive will be completed on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Pulau Pisang

Bitung to Ternate (All Creatures Great and Small) (9 nights) (Bitung-Ternate)

9 nights nights, ±24 dives,

Bitung

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

09:00-11:00

Ternate

Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE)

07:00-11:00

Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

USE OF ALL DIVING EQUIPMENT Including BCD, Tank, Regulator, SPG, Computer, Wetsuit, Mask, Booties, Fins, Weights and belt, (15 full sets of equipment and 20 tanks on board Including 3 x 13 lt. tanks.
Internationally Qualified Dive Guides. (PADI Divemasters)
Berth in luxury air conditioned cabin (double/twin/triple) each with private en-suite bathroom and hot shower.
Towels, soap, shower gel and shampoo.
Daily cabin make up.
Full board meals Asian & international food (All dietary needs catered for on request)
Early morning snacks if early activities are planned.
Warm breakfast buffet style.
Served or buffet lunch.
Afternoon snacks, cakes, fruits and small bites.
Served or buffet or BBQ dinner.
Drinking Water, tea, coffee and non-alcoholic soft drinks and juices.
Use of all snorkelling equipment.
Use of Sea Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards
Fresh water shower on deck.
Plenty of relaxing space.
Outdoor sleeping mattresses.
Indoor saloon with library.
All excursions by Carpe Diem staff
Beach visits, sunset walks.
Dedicated multi-lingual Cruise Director.
2 x Transfers i.e. to/from Carpe Diem. (Nearest Airport, Ferry Terminal or Guest Hotel depending on location)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

DAN Insurance (11 to 30 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 60USD per item, to be paid in advance
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Beautiful coral gardens, with black-tip sharks all around

Different topographies and world-beating biodiversity

Mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimps, skeleton shrimps, and innumerable nudibranchs

Huge seamount

Day 1: Bitung
Airport/hotel pick up. Check dive then sail to Lembeh Strait

Days 2-4: Cameras ready, please... No place on the planet gives you the chance to see more shy critters such as the mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimps, skeleton shrimps, and innumerable nudibranchs. The fish also include the usual tropical reef suspects but also the more bizarre: Ambon scorpionfish, snake eels, stonefish, sea robins, stargazers, devil fish, and even the weedy scorpionfish. There are also beautiful seahorses including pygmies, pegasus, mandarin fish, ghost pipefish, and the endemic Banggai cardinalfish

Days 5 & 6: Bangka and Bunaken
3 or 4 daily dives at some of Bangka's and Bunaken's excellent dove sites such as Batu Gosok, Batu Mandi, Batu Pendeta, Peter Sponge (Dugongs), and Sahuang. Bunaken Timur (Reported Orcas encountered), Lekuan I, II & III offer a wide range of different topographies and world-beating biodiversity.

Day 7: Tifore
3 dives on a huge seamount. Schools of fish and barracudas On the southern side of Tifore is a reef at Pantai Sago, known for a school of barracudas found there from time to time and said to number over 1000. Diving the southeast face of the reef, where the current hits the reef is a great dive, with superb hard & soft corals down deeper and huge shoals of schooling fish.

Days 8 & 9: Goraici
The small archipelago of Goraici offers beautiful coral reefs full of life, which surround the islands. One of the best spots is on a coral-covered wall where large pelagic can be seen crossing outside, and beautiful coral gardens, with black-tip sharks all around. Goraici also offers good macro and beautiful night spots. The fantastic white beaches are among the most beautiful in the region.

Day 10: Ternate
Time to say goodbye and transfer to the airport or hotel.
The last dive will be completed on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm.
Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Pulau Tifore

Bunaken National Park

Manado: Lembeh, North Sulawesi, Bunaken (9 nights) (Bitung-Bitung)

9 nights nights, ±24 dives,

Bitung

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

09:00-11:00

Bitung

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

07:00-11:00

Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

ALL DIVING EQUIPMENT Including BCD, Tank, Regulator, SPG, Computer, Wetsuit, Mask, Booties, Fins, Weights and belt, (15 full sets of equipment and 20 tanks on board Including 3 x 13 lt. tanks.
Internationally Qualified Dive Guides. (PADI Divemasters)
Berth in luxury air conditioned cabin (double/twin/triple) each with private en-suite bathroom and hot shower.
Towels, soap, shower gel and shampoo.
Daily cabin make up.
Full board meals Asian & international food (All dietary needs catered for on request)
Early morning snacks if early activities are planned.
Warm breakfast buffet style.
Served or buffet lunch.
Afternoon snacks, cakes, fruits and small bites.
Served or buffet or BBQ dinner.
Drinking Water, tea, coffee and non-alcoholic soft drinks and juices.
Use of all snorkelling equipment.
Use of Sea Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards
Fresh water shower on deck.
Plenty of relaxing space.
Outdoor sleeping mattresses.
Indoor saloon with library.
All excursions by Carpe Diem staff
Beach visits, sunset walks.
Dedicated multi-lingual Cruise Director.
2 x Transfers i.e. to/from Carpe Diem. (Nearest Airport, Ferry Terminal or Guest Hotel depending on location)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

DAN Insurance (11 to 30 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 60USD per item, to be paid in advance
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Beautiful coral gardens, with black-tip sharks all around

Different topographies and world-beating biodiversity

Mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimps, skeleton shrimps, and innumerable nudibranchs

Scorpionfish, snake eels, stonefish, sea robins, stargazers, devil fish, and even the weedy scorpionfish

Day 1: Ternate
Airport/hotel pick up. Check dive, then sail to the Goraici islands.

Days 2 & 3: Goraici
The small archipelago of Goraici offers beautiful coral reefs full of life, which surround the islands. One of the best spots is on a coral-covered wall where large pelagic can be seen crossing outside, and beautiful coral gardens, with black-tip sharks all around. Goraici also offers good macro and beautiful night spots. The fantastic white beaches are among the most beautiful in the region.

Day 4: Tifore
3 dives on a huge seamount. Schools of fish and barracudas. On the southern side of Tifore is a reef at Pantai Sago, known for a school of barracudas found there from time to time and said to number over 1000. Diving the southeast face of the reef, where the current hits the reef, is a great dive, with superb hard & soft corals down deeper and huge shoals of schooling fish.

Days 5 & 6: Bangka and Bunaken
3 or 4 daily dives at some of Bangka's and Bunaken's excellent dive sites, such as Batu Gosok, Batu Mandi, Batu Pendeta, Peter Sponge (Dugongs), and Sahuang. Bunaken Timur (Reported Orcas encountered), Lekuan I, II & III offer a wide range of different topographies and world-beating biodiversity.

Days 7-9: Lembeh Strait
Cameras ready, please... No place on the planet gives you the chance to see more shy critters such as the mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimps, skeleton shrimps, and innumerable nudibranchs. The fish also include the usual tropical reef suspects, but also the more bizarre: Ambon scorpionfish, snake eels, stonefish, sea robins, stargazers, devil fish, and even the weedy scorpionfish. There are also beautiful seahorses, including pygmies, pegasus, mandarin fish, ghost pipefish, and the endemic Banggai cardinalfish.

Day 10: Bitung
Time to say goodbye and transfer to the airport or hotel.
The last dive will be completed on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Pulau Tifore

Bunaken National Park

Lembeh Strait

Halmahera: Sorong to Ternate (Patinti Straits) (9 nights) (Port of Sorong-Ternate)

9 nights nights, ±24 dives,

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

08:00

Ternate

Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE)

09:00

Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

Full board
Soft drinks, tea coffee
Toiletries
Linen and towels, 1 change during the cruise
Airport / hotel transfers to / from Carpe Diem
Use of scuba diving and snorkeling equipment (according to availability)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

International / domestic travels
Visa
Accommodation before and after the cruise
Bank fees
Insurance (travel and diving)
Single cabin occupancy
Excursions from a third party
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for the crew
DAN Insurance (11 to 30 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 60USD per item, to be paid in advance
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Volcanic reef walls draped in soft corals

Schooling fusiliers, trevallies and dogtooth tuna offshore

Pygmy seahorses and ghost pipefish on gorgonians

Reef sharks, napoleon wrasse and turtles over plateaus

Day 1 - Welcome
The crew will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board. While pulling the anchor and starting our way to Kofiau Island, we will give you a boat and a safety briefing. Then we will show you to your cabins and let you settle down before having lunch. In the afternoon, we will have a check dive.

Day 2 - Kofiau
We will have 4 dives on the small islands and atolls surrounding Kofiau Island.

Day 3 - Pulau Pisang
We will have 4 dives on Pulau Pisang and the surrounding Islands.

Day 4 & 5 - Bacan
We will spend the 3rd and 4th day exploring the Strait between Pulau Bacan and Halmahera with 3 to 4 dives per day.

Day 6 - Pulau Goraici
We will explore the islands of the Goraici archipelago.

Day 7 - Pulau Latalata
We will spend the day at Pulau Latalata.

Day 8 - Pulau Siko
We will dive 3 or 4 times at Pulau Siko.

Day 9 - Pulau Makian
Heading north, we will have 2 dives in the morning at Puau Makian. In the afternoon, we will head to Ternate.

Day 10 - Ternate
The crew will take you to the airport or your hotel according to your schedule.
The last dive will be completed on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Pulau Pisang

Central Raja Ampat (Dampier Straits) (6 nights) (Waisai-Waisai)

6 nights nights, ±15 dives,

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

12:00

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

12:00

Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

Full board
Soft drinks, tea coffee
Toiletries
Linen and towels, 1 change during the cruise
Airport / hotel transfers to / from Carpe Diem
Use of scuba diving and snorkeling equipment (according to availability)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

International / domestic travels
Visa
Accommodation before and after the cruise
Bank fees
Insurance (travel and diving)
Single cabin occupancy
Excursions from a third party
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for the crew
DAN Insurance (11 to 30 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 60USD per item, to be paid in advance
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Manta rays and reef sharks at cleaning stations

Fusiliers, snappers and sweetlips schooling over Kri slopes

Soft coral bommies, fans and sponges at Mioskon

Anthias clouds and hawksbill turtles around Piaynemo reefs

DAY 1: WAISAI
We will pick you up at the ferry or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack. We will have an afternoon and night dive in Friwinbonda or Sapokreng.

DAY 2: MIOSKON & YENBUBA
4 dives Mioskon is a small island with a long ridge. The reef is full of colorful soft corals, hard corals, and sea fans. There are huge bommies where glass fish aggregate and wobbegong sharks like to hide. Yenbuba is a village located on the east of Mansuar island. The dive sites offer great corals and schools of fish. Reef sharks often pass by as well as turtles and bump-head parrotfish.

DAY 3: PIAYNEMO
3 dives. The sites around Piaynemo islands offer very nice hard and soft corals. There is plenty of sealife with schools of fish and sharks hunting. After the 3rd dive, we will go to the Piaynemo viewpoint and explore the lagoon.

DAY 4: YANGEFO
4 dives, Yangefo offers a change of scenery with its mangrove. The reef is rich in corals and sea life, and the surrounding forest and mangrove allow you to observe various species of birds.

DAY 5: MANTA SANDY & SAUWANDAREK
2 dives in the morning at Manta Sandy & Manta Slope, afternoon and night dive in Sauwandarek.

DAY 6: KRI
2-morning dives on the east of Kri for some fish action. In the afternoon, we make our way back to Waisai and enjoy some beach time.

DAY 7: WAISAI
We will take you to the ferry or your hotel in the morning.
The last dive will be completed on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Manta Sandy

Cape Kri

Mioskon

Central Raja Ampat (Dampier Straits) (5 nights) (Waisai-Waisai)

5 nights nights, ±13 dives,

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

12:00

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

12:00

Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

Full board
Soft drinks, tea coffee
Toiletries
Linen and towels, 1 change during the cruise
Airport / hotel transfers to / from Carpe Diem
Use of scuba diving and snorkeling equipment (according to availability)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

International / domestic travels
Visa
Accommodation before and after the cruise
Bank fees
Insurance (travel and diving)
Single cabin occupancy
Excursions from a third party
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for the crew
DAN Insurance (11 to 30 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 60USD per item, to be paid in advance
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Manta rays and reef sharks at cleaning stations

Fusiliers, snappers and sweetlips schooling over Kri slopes

Soft coral bommies, fans and sponges at Mioskon

Anthias clouds and hawksbill turtles around Piaynemo reefs

Dive sites you’ll see

Manta Sandy

Cape Kri

Mioskon

Kaimana/Triton Bay/Kaimana (Whale Sharks) (7 nights) (Waisai-Waisai)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

09:00-12:00

Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)

07:00-12:00

Requirements: Minimum 25 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

USE OF ALL DIVING EQUIPMENT Including BCD, Tank, Regulator, SPG, Computer, Wetsuit, Mask, Booties, Fins, Weights and belt, (15 full sets of equipment and 20 tanks on board Including 3 x 13 lt. tanks.
Internationally Qualified Dive Guides. (Typically PADI Divemasters)
Berth in luxury air conditioned cabin (double/twin/triple) each with private en-suite bathroom and hot shower.
Towels, soap, shower gel and shampoo.
Daily cabin make up.
Full board meals Asian & international food (All dietary needs catered for on request)
Early morning snacks if early activities are planned.
Warm breakfast buffet style.
Served or buffet lunch.
Afternoon snacks, cakes, fruits and small bites.
Served or buffet or BBQ dinner.
Drinking Water, tea, coffee and non-alcoholic soft drinks and juices.
Use of all snorkelling equipment.
Use of Sea Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards
Fresh water shower on deck.
Plenty of relaxing space.
Outdoor sleeping mattresses.
Indoor saloon with library.
All excursions by Carpe Diem staff
Beach visits, sunset walks.
Dedicated multi-lingual Cruise Director.
2 x Transfers i.e. to/from Carpe Diem. (Nearest Airport, Ferry Terminal or Guest Hotel depending on location)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

International / domestic travels
Visa
Accommodation before and after the cruise
Bank fees
Insurance (travel and diving)
Single cabin occupancy
Excursions from a third party
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for the crew (Discretionary)
Merchandise
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Leaf scorpionfish, ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, and juvenile sweetlips

Macro enthusiasts can hunt for pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefish, and tiny crustaceans

Steep pinnacles rise from deep water, wrapped in soft corals, sponges, and whip corals

Ridges, channels, and boulder formations that create natural amphitheatres for fish action

Day 1 — Arrival in Kaimana & Karawawi Waterfall
Guests are met at 0700 in the morning, and we start proceedings with a welcome and safety briefing onboard as we set off on our adventure to the beautiful Karawawi Waterfall, a lush jungle oasis surrounded by towering limestone and cool freshwater pools. Later as the sun sets over the bay, the boat cruises gently toward the outer islands. No diving today — perfect for easing into the trip and preparing for the days ahead.

Day 2 — Adi Island: Gentle Slopes & Macro Treasures (3 dives)
Diving at Adi Island
The first diving day begins at Adi Island, a relaxed environment ideal for building comfort with a check dive after which the real diving begins with sites offering a mix of topographies ranging from submerged pinnacles to long coral slopes, scattered bommies, and sandy patches create a calm underwater landscape filled with macro life. Leaf scorpionfish, ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, and juvenile sweetlips hide among the corals, while turtles and schools of fusiliers drift through the shallows. It’s a wonderful introduction to the region and a photographer’s delight.

Day 3 — 6 Aiduma/Dramai and Triton Bay: (3 or 4 dives per day)
Diving in Aiduma Soft Coral Gardens & Dreamlike Reefs
Aiduma showcases Triton Bay’s signature beauty: bommies wrapped in pastel soft corals, forests of black coral, and sea fans large enough to frame entire schools of fish. The topography is gentle and flowing, with rounded rock formations and sheltered bays glowing with color. Clouds of anthias swirl above the reefs, sweetlips hover in formation, and wobbegong sharks sometimes rest beneath ledges. Macro enthusiasts can hunt for pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefish, and tiny crustaceans. It’s a warm, immersive start to the Triton Bay chapter.
Diving in Triton Bay Bommies, Bays & Biodiversity
The central Triton Bay area offers a rich mix of bommies, ridges, and calm bays. Sites like Little Komodo and David’s Rock pulse with life — fusiliers, surgeonfish, and snapper swirl around soft coral-covered structures, creating a sense of constant motion. The water often carries a soft plankton haze that gives everything a glowing, atmospheric quality. In the quieter bays, divers slow down to explore macro habitats filled with shrimp gobies, juvenile fish, and unusual critters tucked into rubble and soft corals. This day blends big picture beauty with intimate detail.
Diving in Dramai: Pinnacles, Current Energy & Schooling Fish
Dramai shifts the mood toward dramatic underwater scenery. Steep pinnacles rise from deep water, wrapped in soft corals, sponges, and whip corals that thrive in the steady flow. These nutrient-rich currents attract life in motion: trevallies hunting fusiliers, barracuda cruising in loose spirals, and dense schools of fish moving like a single organism. The topography is bold and sculptural — ridges, channels, and boulder formations that create natural amphitheatres for fish action. Between the high-energy dives, sheltered sites offer calmer macro-opportunities.

Day 7 — Whale Sharks at the Bagans (2 dives)
At first light, the vessel approaches the traditional fishing platforms known as bagans, where whale sharks gather beneath the nets to feed on small fish. The water is typically calm and shallow, allowing long, relaxed encounters with these gentle giants. Their slow, graceful movements and curiosity create unforgettable moments — sometimes multiple sharks circling the bagan at once. After the main sessions, the surrounding reefs offer easy, shallow dives filled with soft corals and reef fish. It’s a magical, big animal highlight to close the diving portion of the trip.

Day 8 — Return to Kaimana & Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast on board as the vessel cruises into Kaimana Bay. Guests disembark mid-morning for transfers to the airport or hotel. The crew waves farewell after an unforgettable week of waterfalls, whale sharks, and some of Indonesia’s most colourful reefs.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Triton Bay

Dramai

Ambon/Kaimana (Hammerheads Season and Whale sharks) (9 nights) (Ambon Island-Kaimana)

9 nights nights, ±24 dives,

Ambon Pattimura Airport (AMQ)

08:00-11:00

Kaimana

Kaimana Utarom Airport (KNG)

08:00-12:00

Requirements: Minimum 25 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

USE OF ALL DIVING EQUIPMENT Including BCD, Tank, Regulator, SPG, Computer, Wetsuit, Mask, Booties, Fins, Weights and belt, (15 full sets of equipment and 20 tanks on board Including 3 x 13 lt. tanks.
Internationally Qualified Dive Guides. (Typically PADI Divemasters)
Berth in luxury air conditioned cabin (double/twin/triple) each with private en-suite bathroom and hot shower.
Towels, soap, shower gel and shampoo.
Daily cabin make up.
Full board meals Asian & international food (All dietary needs catered for on request)
Early morning snacks if early activities are planned.
Warm breakfast buffet style.
Served or buffet lunch.
Afternoon snacks, cakes, fruits and small bites.
Served or buffet or BBQ dinner.
Drinking Water, tea, coffee and non-alcoholic soft drinks and juices.
Use of all snorkelling equipment.
Use of Sea Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards
Fresh water shower on deck.
Plenty of relaxing space.
Outdoor sleeping mattresses.
Indoor saloon with library.
All excursions by Carpe Diem staff
Beach visits, sunset walks.
Dedicated multi-lingual Cruise Director.
2 x Transfers i.e. to/from Carpe Diem. (Nearest Airport, Ferry Terminal or Guest Hotel depending on location)
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Port and Park Fees assume $20/guest per day
Village/Park Fees: 20USD per day, to be paid on board

Extra cost

International / domestic travels
Visa
Accommodation before and after the cruise
Bank fees
Insurance (travel and diving)
Single cabin occupancy
Excursions from a third party
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for the crew
Merchandise
DAN Insurance (6 to 10 days) (unavailable until 2025-01-01): 50USD per item, to be paid in advance

Program

Rhinopias, frogfish, ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimp, and countless nudibranchs

Steep walls, turtles, schooling fusiliers, and vibrant reef life

Hammerhead sharks may be spotted in deeper water

Coral formations are dramatic, with large sponges and sea fans

DAY 1: AMBON – LAHA (1 Dive)
We will pick you up from the airport or your hotel and welcome you aboard with refreshments. After the safety and boat briefings, you’ll have time to settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we begin with an extended dive briefing followed by our first dive in Laha.
Diving in Ambon – Laha:
Ambon Bay is world famous for muck diving, offering black sand slopes and rubble habitats packed with rare macro life. Rhinopias, frogfish, ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimp, and countless nudibranchs are commonly seen. Visibility varies, but biodiversity is exceptional.
After dinner, we begin motoring toward our next destination.

DAY 2: NUSA LAUT (3 Dives)
Today we explore the pristine reefs and walls of Nusa Laut.
Diving in Nusa Laut:
This area is known for some of the healthiest hard coral gardens in Indonesia, protected for decades by the local community. Expect excellent visibility, steep walls, turtles, schooling fusiliers, and vibrant reef life. During the right season, hammerhead sharks may be spotted in deeper water. Currents are generally manageable, making for relaxed yet exciting dives.
We depart for our next location before sunset.

DAY 3: PULAU SUANGGI & BANDA NEIRA (3 Dives + Shore Excursion)
We arrive at Pulau Suanggi in the morning for two exhilarating dives.
Diving at Pulau Suanggi:
Suanggi’s exposed pinnacles rise from deep blue water, attracting pelagic species such as tuna, barracuda, and seasonal hammerhead sharks. The coral formations are dramatic, with large sponges and sea fans. Currents can be strong, so this site is best suited for experienced divers.
After lunch, we head to Banda Neira for a shore excursion to Fort Belgica, the museum, and a nutmeg plantation—remnants of the islands’ pivotal role in the historic spice trade.
We finish the day with a late afternoon dive to search for the elusive Mandarin Fish during their dusk mating ritual.

DAY 4: BANDA ARCHIPELAGO – BESAR / RUN / HATTA (3 Dives)
We spend the day exploring several sites around the Banda Islands.
Diving in the Banda Archipelago:
The Banda Islands offer exceptional visibility, dramatic drop offs, and flourishing coral ecosystems. These deep water islands attract pelagic life including mobula rays, tuna, and seasonal hammerheads. Expect a mix of hard coral plateaus, steep walls, and vibrant soft corals. Swirling anthias, reef sharks, turtles, and large schools of fish make this region one of Indonesia’s most underrated diving treasures.
We begin motoring toward Koon after the final dive.

DAY 5: KOON (2 Dives)
Today we dive the legendary reefs of Koon.
Diving in Koon:
Koon is home to the famous site “Too Many Fish,” named for its astonishing biomass. Nutrient rich currents funnel through the channel, attracting huge schools of snapper, fusiliers, surgeonfish, and trevallies. Reef sharks patrol the edges, and large groupers rest on the sandy bottom. Coral cover is excellent, with both hard and soft corals thriving. Currents can be strong, so dives are carefully timed.
After the dives, we begin the long crossing to Momon in Papua.

DAY 6: MOMON (2 Dives + Waterfall Visit)
We enjoy two relaxed morning dives before visiting the beautiful Momon waterfall.
Diving in Momon:
Momon offers a slower pace with colourful reefs, gentle slopes, and bommies teeming with reef fish. Macro life is present, and visibility is generally good. This is a refreshing change of tempo before the rich biodiversity of Triton Bay.

DAY 7: TRITON BAY & AIDUMA ISLAND (4 Dives)
We arrive in Triton Bay, one of Indonesia’s most biodiverse marine regions.
Diving in Triton Bay:
Often called the “soft coral capital of the world,” Triton Bay features lush reefs covered in soft corals, black coral bushes, and enormous sea fans. Fish life is dense, with clouds of anthias, fusiliers, and baitfish swirling around the bommies. Whale sharks, dolphins, and mobula rays are occasionally seen. Macro enthusiasts will enjoy pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and rare critters. Visibility can be lower due to nutrient rich water, but this fuels the region’s extraordinary biodiversity.

DAY 8: TRITON BAY AREA (4 Dives)
A second full day allows us to explore more of Triton Bay’s diverse sites.
Diving Highlights:
Expect a mix of soft coral pinnacles, sheltered bays with macro life, dramatic underwater boulders, overhangs, and swim throughs. Many species here are endemic or rarely seen elsewhere. This is one of Indonesia’s most untouched and unique diving environments.

DAY 9: BAGAN & WHALE SHARKS (2 Dives + Cultural Visit)
In the morning, we dive beneath a traditional fishing platform (Bagan) to encounter whale sharks.
Diving with Whale Sharks:
The whale sharks of Kaimana often gather beneath bagans to feed on small fish escaping the nets. Encounters are typically calm and unhurried, offering excellent photographic opportunities. Depths are shallow and dives are relaxed, making this one of the most reliable places in Indonesia for respectful, close interactions with these gentle giants.
In the afternoon, we visit the prehistoric rock paintings—an extraordinary glimpse into ancient Papuan culture.
We spend the night in Kaimana Harbour.

DAY 10: KAIMANA – DISEMBARKATION
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport or your hotel according to your schedule.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Ambon, Banda Islands, South Raja Ampat (Hammerhead Season) (9 nights) (Ambon Island-Port of Sorong)

9 nights nights, ±24 dives,

Ambon Pattimura Airport (AMQ)

11:00