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.

Day 1:
Departure.
08:00 Pick up at the airport or your hotel in the morning
09:30 Departure from Labuan Bajo Harbor
12:00 Dive 1: Sebayur Kecil / Pengah
13:30 3-course plated lunch
14:30 Dive 2: Golden Passage / China Shop / Shot Gun
17:30 Hike at Gili Lawa
19:00 Night dive: Ranger Station
20:00 3-course plated dinner
Starting with an easy dive in calm waters, Northern Komodo offers speeding currents but also beginner-friendly sites for those who prefer gentler dives. Early mornings may bring sightings of dolphins, mantas, and rays. Night dives take place in protected bays with minimal currents, perfect for spotting macro critters and cephalopods.

Day 2:
Gili Banta
06:00 Small breakfast
07:00 Dive 1: Manta Corner
09:00 Big breakfast
10:30 Dive 2: Roller Coaster
12:00 Lunch
14:00 Dive 3: PK2 / Listrik
16:00 Water sports (kayaking, SUP, wakeboarding, snorkeling, swimming, underwater scooters)
19:00 Night dive: Banta Corner
20:00 Dinner
Gili Banta features colorful coral reefs teeming with manta rays and sharks. The sunny daytime dives here are breathtaking, while night dives reveal an array of small critters for divers of all levels, with guides finding rare species.

Day 3:
Pulau Kelapa
05:00 Sunrise hike at Pulau Kelapa
07:00 Alternative: Morning dive
08:00 Breakfast
10:00 Dive 1: Seagull Rock
12:00 Lunch
14:00 Dive 2: Manta Alley
17:00 Hike at Padar & visit Komodo Dragon Ranger Station
19:00 Night dive: Wreck / Secret Garden
20:00 Dinner
Pulau Kelapa, or “Coconut Island,” offers pristine postcard-perfect diving with crystal-clear waters, overhangs, walls, and ledges. “Seagull Rock” is one of Indonesia's top dive sites and a well-kept secret. South Komodo, often called “The End of the World,” sees migrations of large marine animals from Australia. Around Padar Island, we have diverse dive sites, including a sunken fishing boat ideal for night dives, where unique species like frogfish and blue-ringed octopuses are spotted.

Day 4:
Central Komodo
06:00 Small breakfast
07:00 Dive 1: Central Komodo
09:00 Main breakfast
10:30 Dive 2: Central Komodo
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Rinca hike
18:00 Flying foxes at sunset
20:00 Dinner
This day is spent in Central Komodo National Park with diverse dive sites chosen based on availability and group preferences. An afternoon hike on Rinca allows close encounters with Komodo dragons, followed by a stunning sunset as thousands of flying foxes migrate between Komodo and Flores.

Day 5:
Departure.
After a farewell breakfast and debriefing, guests disembark with memories that will last a lifetime.
Drop-off at the airport or your hotel in Labuan Bajo.

Day 1:
Check-in on board Fenides Liveaboard takes place in the morning, where guests are welcomed with freshly baked pastries and coffee. Following a welcome briefing and boat introduction, time is spent gearing up and preparing for the first dives of the trip.
The first dives will be in Ambon Bay, with options like wrecks, caves, or the famous “Rhino City” muck dive, where we look for rhinopias, frogfish (including the psychedelic frogfish), harlequin shrimp, and other critters.
We will complete two day dives on this first day before an overnight sail to the Banda Islands.

Day 2:
The next day is spent around the Banda Islands. Dive sites in this area offer wall dives covered in massive gorgonians, soft corals, barrel sponges, and unique rock topography. Pinnacles teem with schooling pyramid butterflyfish, triggerfish, and passing pelagic fish like tunas. Black sand muck dives offer additional opportunities to find macro critters.
A bit further out at Pulau Suanggi, we may encounter large pelagic species, with hammerhead sharks often spotted in the area. We plan for three dives in this area, although conditions may alter our plans for an extra day or an overnight sail to Serua.

Day 3:
Arriving early at Pulau Serua, the sight of smoke billowing from this active volcanic pinnacle is impressive. Dives here focus on big fish, especially hammerhead sharks, at sites like “Italian Mayhem” and “Hammer City.”
We will complete three dives here before enjoying a relaxed late afternoon with sunset views and cocktails. A visit to the remote village on this active volcano offers insight into island life, with the locals often sharing their rice wine and locally grown spices.

Day 4:
As the Nil Desperandum atoll comes into view, the focus shifts back to hammerhead sightings. Numerous dive sites around the atoll offer encounters with big fish, including tunas, groupers, silky sharks, and hammerheads. After a late afternoon and evening here, we’ll begin an overnight sail toward Manuk.

Day 5:
Palau Manuk, an active volcano, offers a unique dive experience at Snake Reef, where divers can be surrounded by sea snakes. The reefs here contain sulfur, giving the rocks a yellow tint with warm bubbles occasionally rising from the seabed.
Coral cover is extensive, with rich fish life, and hammerhead sharks are also frequent visitors. Three dives are planned before another overnight sail to Pulau Hatta.

Day 6:
Today is a break from diving for a cultural experience on Banda Neira. With a local guide, we’ll explore the island’s rich history, visiting the old town, museums (including one rarely open to the public), spice plantations, and enjoying lunch at the island’s oldest hotel. Markets and shops provide an opportunity for souvenir shopping.
For those eager to dive, a sunset dive to see mandarin fish can be arranged before our return to Ambon.

Day 7:
Back in Ambon, we’ll dive into famous sites like Pintu Kota, known for dramatic underwater scenery and occasional sightings of big surprises like thresher sharks, Hukurila Cave, and a unique site with volcanic bubbles and super-warm water. A final night dive in Ambon Bay rounds off the diving.

Day 8:
Our last day is filled with farewells and photo sharing. Enjoy a goodbye meal and exchange contact information, setting the stage for future adventures with newfound friends.

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 onboard safety.
Cruise to Wasai, Waigeo, approximately a 6-hour navigation. This time allows you to get acquainted with the ship, set up your dive gear and cameras, and socialize with other guests and the crew.
After arriving in Wasai, we will head for our first check dive.

Day 2:
We spend the day in the Waigeo area, exploring numerous islets and small bays, many still undiscovered.
The Dampier Strait is known for diverse marine life, 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 macro subjects like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs.
Night dives at nearby jetties reveal Raja epaulette sharks, toadfish, frogfish, and crocodile fish.

Day 3 - 4:
Our next stop is Dampier Strait and Gam, home to renowned dive sites like “Blue Magic,” “Cape Kri,” “Manta Sandy,” and “Manta Ridge.”
The area’s currents attract an impressive variety of marine life. An on-land visit to Arborek Pier is planned.
At the end of day 4, we sail northward toward Wayag.

Day 5:
Wayag, the northernmost marine protected area in the Bird’s Head Peninsula, offers stunning limestone cliffs and diverse dive sites, from thrilling drift dives to relaxed coral-covered swim-throughs.
We also plan an on-land hike to breathtaking viewpoints. A visit to a nearby beach allows a unique experience: swimming with baby blacktip reef sharks in shallow waters.

Day 6:
Penemu experiences strong currents from the Dampier Strait, bringing nutrient-rich waters to its shores.
Arriving early, we’ll complete four dives here, including sites like:

• Barracuda: An oval reef with schooling fish, especially barracudas.
• Galaxy: A reef with diverse corals and macro life, from nudibranchs to shrimps and eels.
• My Reef: Known for wobbegong sharks and blacktip reef sharks, this dive requires current planning.

Day 7 - 9:
Misool Island is one of the largest islands in Raja Ampat, with crystal-clear turquoise waters and striking limestone pinnacles.
Misool is ideal for wide-angle photographers and home to some of the world’s most beautiful soft coral reefs and numerous pinnacles surrounded by schooling fish, barracudas, jacks, and snappers.

Possible dive sites include:

• Daram: Less frequented, known for its exceptional dive sites.
• Andiamo: A vibrant reef with a pinnacle, frequented by reef sharks, barracudas, and bumphead parrotfish.
• Candy Store: Rich in sponges, soft corals, and a sandy valley filled with corals, wobbegong sharks, and turtles.
• Warna Beranda: A colorful, relaxed dive featuring critters like the pygmy seahorse.
• Balbulol: Submerged pinnacles and a hidden lagoon for SUP and kayaking excursions.
• Magic Mountain: A ridge hosting bannerfish, butterflyfish, snappers, and a cleaning station for oceanic manta rays.
• Boo Rock: Known for its “windows,” rounded openings that pierce the reef and host a diverse array of marine life.
• Wayilbatan: Diverse topography above and below water, with a scenic lagoon perfect for SUP and kayaking.
• Wedding Cake: A vibrant site with batfish, trevallies, barracudas, and pygmy seahorses.
• Farondi: Features tunnels, caverns, and a dramatic reef landscape with mobula rays.

Day 10:
We sail back to Sorong.
On this non-diving day, enjoy the rooftop bar and dive guides’ recaps for logbooks and photo sharing. After a farewell lunch and debriefing, guests are transferred to the airport or their hotel in Sorong.
Note: The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. We recommend a 24-hour interval before flying after the last dive.