Fenides Liveaboard, Indonesia

Day 1:
Departure from our resort, Kalimaya Dive Resort, in Sape, which offers a private pier—perfect for boarding Fenides Liveaboard. The nearest airport is Bima Airport, where we will pick you up and transfer you to our private pier for boarding.

Dive Sites visited during your trip (weather, currents, guest experience, and preferences permitting):

Saneang volcano: Black sand “Lembeh style” macro, volcanic underwater activities (bubble reef), high-contrast coral gardens, visits to a traditional boat-building village, sunset/sunrise trekking, and wild bird of prey sightings. A top spot for underwater photography!

Gili Banta: Iconic private, endless white sand beaches, sunset viewpoints, multiple dive sites with manta rays and sharks, and some of the most colorful coral reefs in the region. Ideal for a beach BBQ and leisure time.

Sape channel: High-energy diving with big fish encounters. Most sites are between Sumbawa and Komodo, with present currents shaping the dives. Sharks, tunas, GTs, and large pelagics are common here; blue whales have even been sighted migrating through. Bonus: the secret canyon/cave dive site!

Pulau Kelapa (Coconut Island): Postcard-worthy diving with crystal-clear water, stunning reef topography, overhangs, walls, and ledges. Perfect for sunrise hikes and photography at Seagull Rock, one of Indonesia's best dive sites.

West Komodo Coastline: Wild, rugged landscapes above and below water, earning it the title "Galapagos of Asia." Known for epic wall dives, pinnacles, and wild Komodo dragons on the beaches. The exact location is a well-kept secret.

South Komodo: Known as “The End of the World,” this area has cooler waters often frequented by mantas, mola molas, and large ocean animals migrating from Australia to Northern Asia. A diverse range of big marine animals may be spotted.

Nusa Kode (Horseshoe Bay): Reserved for the few adventurous boats exploring Komodo, this underrated bay offers excellent macro sites and wall diving. Known sites include Cannibal Rock and Torpedo Point.

Padar Island and Central Komodo: Highly photogenic landscapes and well-known dive sites like Batu Bolong, Siaba, and Tatawa, which offer diverse marine life and vast coral coverage. Turtles and sharks are common on nearly every dive.

North Komodo: Underwater mountains, strong currents, and big fish encounters define this region, including “Current City” with the famous “Triple C” dive sites - Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and Cauldron - frequented by sharks and large pelagics.

Departure on last day:
Fenides Liveaboard will conclude this amazing tour in Labuan Bajo harbor, where guests can check out and be transferred to a hotel in Labuan Bajo or Labuan Bajo Airport.

Day 1:
Pick up at your hotel or the airport in Sorong. Settle in onboard with a welcome drink and a brief introduction to the boat and safety on board.
Cruise to Wasai, Waigeo, a navigation of approximately 6 hours.
This allows time to get acquainted with the ship, set up your dive gear and cameras, and meet the other guests and friendly crew.
After arriving in Wasai, we head for our first check dive.

Day 2:
We spend the day in the Waigeo area, exploring the many islets and small bays, with plenty of undiscovered dive sites.
The Dampier Strait offers a huge variety of diving, from giant mantas to mangroves, beautiful reefs, and pinnacles teeming with schooling fish, sweetlips, barracudas, bumphead parrotfish, fusiliers, and wobbegong sharks. It’s also great for critters, with pygmy seahorses and various nudibranchs.
There are also jetties for night dives, where you can spot Raja epaulette sharks, toadfish, frogfish, and crocodile fish.

Day 3 & 4:
We dive in Dampier Strait and Gam, home to famous sites like Blue Magic, Cape Kri, Manta Sandy, and Manta Ridge.
Strong currents in Dampier bring diverse marine life, creating an exciting underwater experience. You may even feel like you're swimming in a "fish soup" with graceful rays.
A visit to Arborek Pier for a cultural experience is also planned.
At the end of day 4, we sail towards Wayag.

Day 5:
Wayag, the northernmost marine protected area in the Birds Head Peninsula, is a full day of exploration.
Dive sites range from adrenaline-pumping drift dives to relaxed swim-throughs covered in hard corals.
An on-land hike to scenic viewpoints is also included, offering stunning vistas.
There are at least 11 named dive sites in this area, with plenty more waiting to be discovered. A special experience includes swimming with baby blacktip reef sharks in shallow waters off the beach.

Day 6 & 7:
Penemu features strong currents coming from Dampier Strait, bringing nutrient-rich waters.
Barracuda is an oval-shaped reef where large schools of fish, especially barracudas, gather.
Galaxy offers vibrant corals and diverse macro life, including nudibranchs, shrimps, and eels.
My Reef is known for wobbegong sharks and blacktip reef sharks, with currents playing an important role in dive planning.

Day 8:
We sail back to Sorong, with no diving planned for the day.
Enjoy the rooftop bar and review dive experiences with the guides while logging dives and sharing pictures.
After a farewell lunch and debriefing, guests disembark with lifelong memories.
Drop-off at the airport or your hotel in Sorong.