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Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Komodo National Park

The Komodo National Park trip visits the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The park is 200 nautical miles east of Bali and right between the large island of Sumbawa and Flores in Indonesia, all of which are part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The Komodo National Park encompasses 132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected zones in the world.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Gili Lawa Laut

Castle Rock: This offshore pinnacle is swept by strong currents, attracting white-tip reef sharks, trevally, neon fusiliers, surgeonfish, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse.

Crystal Rock: Two pinnacles with frequent shark sightings, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins. White-tip reef sharks rest under corals, and octopuses delight divers.

Shotgun: A fast drift dive through coral gardens and a deep ravine with snapper schools, ending in a “fish bowl” with manta rays before being carried by strong currents through a channel.

Komodo Island

Komodo Dragon Walk: Guests can venture ashore to explore “Komodo Dragon Territory” with guided ranger tours.

Manta Alley: Manta rays glide through the currents in rocky reef channels. Up to 30 rays may gather, alongside jacks, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.

Pink Beach: Ideal for night dives, with sightings of cuttlefish, frogfish, octopus, and rare critters like skeleton shrimp and Pegasus sea moths.

Current City / Takat Makassar (Manta Point): A top spot for manta sightings, this long reef attracts mantas, turtles, sharks, and eagle rays.

Tattawa Besar: Known for its vibrant coral garden, this shallow drift dive is filled with reef sharks, turtles, wrasses, and schools of fish.

Batu Bolong: A small pinnacle with colourful coral, schools of batfish, trevallies, turtles, and sweetlips.

Rinca Island

Wainilu: A premier muck diving site with unique creatures, including mantis shrimp, frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, dragonets, and the elusive mandarin fish.

Route Description - Komodo National Park

The Komodo National Park trip visits the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The park is 200 nautical miles east of Bali and right between the large island of Sumbawa and Flores in Indonesia, all of which are part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The Komodo National Park encompasses 132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected zones in the world.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Gili Lawa Laut

Castle Rock: This offshore pinnacle is swept by strong currents, attracting white-tip reef sharks, trevally, neon fusiliers, surgeonfish, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse.

Crystal Rock: Two pinnacles with frequent shark sightings, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins. White-tip reef sharks rest under corals, and octopuses delight divers.

Shotgun: A fast drift dive through coral gardens and a deep ravine with snapper schools, ending in a “fish bowl” with manta rays before being carried by strong currents through a channel.

Komodo Island

Komodo Dragon Walk: Guests can venture ashore to explore “Komodo Dragon Territory” with guided ranger tours.

Manta Alley: Manta rays glide through the currents in rocky reef channels. Up to 30 rays may gather, alongside jacks, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.

Pink Beach: Ideal for night dives, with sightings of cuttlefish, frogfish, octopus, and rare critters like skeleton shrimp and Pegasus sea moths.

Current City / Takat Makassar (Manta Point): A top spot for manta sightings, this long reef attracts mantas, turtles, sharks, and eagle rays.

Tattawa Besar: Known for its vibrant coral garden, this shallow drift dive is filled with reef sharks, turtles, wrasses, and schools of fish.

Batu Bolong: A small pinnacle with colourful coral, schools of batfish, trevallies, turtles, and sweetlips.

Rinca Island

Wainilu: A premier muck diving site with unique creatures, including mantis shrimp, frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, dragonets, and the elusive mandarin fish.

Route Description - Komodo National Park

The Komodo National Park trip visits the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The park is 200 nautical miles east of Bali and right between the large island of Sumbawa and Flores in Indonesia, all of which are part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The Komodo National Park encompasses 132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected zones in the world.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Gili Lawa Laut

Castle Rock: This offshore pinnacle is swept by strong currents, attracting white-tip reef sharks, trevally, neon fusiliers, surgeonfish, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse.

Crystal Rock: Two pinnacles with frequent shark sightings, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins. White-tip reef sharks rest under corals, and octopuses delight divers.

Shotgun: A fast drift dive through coral gardens and a deep ravine with snapper schools, ending in a “fish bowl” with manta rays before being carried by strong currents through a channel.

Komodo Island

Komodo Dragon Walk: Guests can venture ashore to explore “Komodo Dragon Territory” with guided ranger tours.

Manta Alley: Manta rays glide through the currents in rocky reef channels. Up to 30 rays may gather, alongside jacks, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.

Pink Beach: Ideal for night dives, with sightings of cuttlefish, frogfish, octopus, and rare critters like skeleton shrimp and Pegasus sea moths.

Current City / Takat Makassar (Manta Point): A top spot for manta sightings, this long reef attracts mantas, turtles, sharks, and eagle rays.

Tattawa Besar: Known for its vibrant coral garden, this shallow drift dive is filled with reef sharks, turtles, wrasses, and schools of fish.

Batu Bolong: A small pinnacle with colourful coral, schools of batfish, trevallies, turtles, and sweetlips.

Rinca Island

Wainilu: A premier muck diving site with unique creatures, including mantis shrimp, frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, dragonets, and the elusive mandarin fish.

Route Description - Komodo National Park

The Komodo National Park trip visits the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The park is 200 nautical miles east of Bali and right between the large island of Sumbawa and Flores in Indonesia, all of which are part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The Komodo National Park encompasses 132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected zones in the world.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Gili Lawa Laut

Castle Rock: This offshore pinnacle is swept by strong currents, attracting white-tip reef sharks, trevally, neon fusiliers, surgeonfish, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse.

Crystal Rock: Two pinnacles with frequent shark sightings, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins. White-tip reef sharks rest under corals, and octopuses delight divers.

Shotgun: A fast drift dive through coral gardens and a deep ravine with snapper schools, ending in a “fish bowl” with manta rays before being carried by strong currents through a channel.

Komodo Island

Komodo Dragon Walk: Guests can venture ashore to explore “Komodo Dragon Territory” with guided ranger tours.

Manta Alley: Manta rays glide through the currents in rocky reef channels. Up to 30 rays may gather, alongside jacks, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.

Pink Beach: Ideal for night dives, with sightings of cuttlefish, frogfish, octopus, and rare critters like skeleton shrimp and Pegasus sea moths.

Current City / Takat Makassar (Manta Point): A top spot for manta sightings, this long reef attracts mantas, turtles, sharks, and eagle rays.

Tattawa Besar: Known for its vibrant coral garden, this shallow drift dive is filled with reef sharks, turtles, wrasses, and schools of fish.

Batu Bolong: A small pinnacle with colourful coral, schools of batfish, trevallies, turtles, and sweetlips.

Rinca Island

Wainilu: A premier muck diving site with unique creatures, including mantis shrimp, frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, dragonets, and the elusive mandarin fish.

Route Description - Komodo National Park

The Komodo National Park trip visits the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The park is 200 nautical miles east of Bali and right between the large island of Sumbawa and Flores in Indonesia, all of which are part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The Komodo National Park encompasses 132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected zones in the world.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Gili Lawa Laut

Castle Rock: This offshore pinnacle is swept by strong currents, attracting white-tip reef sharks, trevally, neon fusiliers, surgeonfish, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse.

Crystal Rock: Two pinnacles with frequent shark sightings, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins. White-tip reef sharks rest under corals, and octopuses delight divers.

Shotgun: A fast drift dive through coral gardens and a deep ravine with snapper schools, ending in a “fish bowl” with manta rays before being carried by strong currents through a channel.

Komodo Island

Komodo Dragon Walk: Guests can venture ashore to explore “Komodo Dragon Territory” with guided ranger tours.

Manta Alley: Manta rays glide through the currents in rocky reef channels. Up to 30 rays may gather, alongside jacks, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.

Pink Beach: Ideal for night dives, with sightings of cuttlefish, frogfish, octopus, and rare critters like skeleton shrimp and Pegasus sea moths.

Current City / Takat Makassar (Manta Point): A top spot for manta sightings, this long reef attracts mantas, turtles, sharks, and eagle rays.

Tattawa Besar: Known for its vibrant coral garden, this shallow drift dive is filled with reef sharks, turtles, wrasses, and schools of fish.

Batu Bolong: A small pinnacle with colourful coral, schools of batfish, trevallies, turtles, and sweetlips.

Rinca Island

Wainilu: A premier muck diving site with unique creatures, including mantis shrimp, frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, dragonets, and the elusive mandarin fish.

Route Description - Komodo National Park

The Komodo National Park trip visits the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The park is 200 nautical miles east of Bali and right between the large island of Sumbawa and Flores in Indonesia, all of which are part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The Komodo National Park encompasses 132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected zones in the world.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Gili Lawa Laut

Castle Rock: This offshore pinnacle is swept by strong currents, attracting white-tip reef sharks, trevally, neon fusiliers, surgeonfish, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse.

Crystal Rock: Two pinnacles with frequent shark sightings, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins. White-tip reef sharks rest under corals, and octopuses delight divers.

Shotgun: A fast drift dive through coral gardens and a deep ravine with snapper schools, ending in a “fish bowl” with manta rays before being carried by strong currents through a channel.

Komodo Island

Komodo Dragon Walk: Guests can venture ashore to explore “Komodo Dragon Territory” with guided ranger tours.

Manta Alley: Manta rays glide through the currents in rocky reef channels. Up to 30 rays may gather, alongside jacks, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.

Pink Beach: Ideal for night dives, with sightings of cuttlefish, frogfish, octopus, and rare critters like skeleton shrimp and Pegasus sea moths.

Current City / Takat Makassar (Manta Point): A top spot for manta sightings, this long reef attracts mantas, turtles, sharks, and eagle rays.

Tattawa Besar: Known for its vibrant coral garden, this shallow drift dive is filled with reef sharks, turtles, wrasses, and schools of fish.

Batu Bolong: A small pinnacle with colourful coral, schools of batfish, trevallies, turtles, and sweetlips.

Rinca Island

Wainilu: A premier muck diving site with unique creatures, including mantis shrimp, frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, dragonets, and the elusive mandarin fish.

Route Description - Komodo National Park

The Komodo National Park trip visits the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The park is 200 nautical miles east of Bali and right between the large island of Sumbawa and Flores in Indonesia, all of which are part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The Komodo National Park encompasses 132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected zones in the world.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Gili Lawa Laut

Castle Rock: This offshore pinnacle is swept by strong currents, attracting white-tip reef sharks, trevally, neon fusiliers, surgeonfish, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse.

Crystal Rock: Two pinnacles with frequent shark sightings, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins. White-tip reef sharks rest under corals, and octopuses delight divers.

Shotgun: A fast drift dive through coral gardens and a deep ravine with snapper schools, ending in a “fish bowl” with manta rays before being carried by strong currents through a channel.

Komodo Island

Komodo Dragon Walk: Guests can venture ashore to explore “Komodo Dragon Territory” with guided ranger tours.

Manta Alley: Manta rays glide through the currents in rocky reef channels. Up to 30 rays may gather, alongside jacks, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.

Pink Beach: Ideal for night dives, with sightings of cuttlefish, frogfish, octopus, and rare critters like skeleton shrimp and Pegasus sea moths.

Current City / Takat Makassar (Manta Point): A top spot for manta sightings, this long reef attracts mantas, turtles, sharks, and eagle rays.

Tattawa Besar: Known for its vibrant coral garden, this shallow drift dive is filled with reef sharks, turtles, wrasses, and schools of fish.

Batu Bolong: A small pinnacle with colourful coral, schools of batfish, trevallies, turtles, and sweetlips.

Rinca Island

Wainilu: A premier muck diving site with unique creatures, including mantis shrimp, frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, dragonets, and the elusive mandarin fish.

Route Description - Triton Bay & Raja Ampat

The following is a sample itinerary of dive sites we may visit during your liveaboard safari on board S/Y lndo Siren. We wish to show you the very best diving possible, however, several factors can determine which sites we visit. Our Cruise Director and Diving Director, along with the Captain will take weather, tides, currents and many other factors into consideration to determine which route the yacht takes, and which sites are selected for diving. Whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives we have scheduled is fulfilled; bad weather can hinder the yacht's ability to reach a specified dive site in good time. The safety of all on board is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations should we be unable to visit those sites listed below. We will spend a few days diving some of the best dive sites in Raja Ampat. Then we will begin our journey towards Triton Bay, crossing the Ceram & Arafura seas.

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00 .

Days 2-11: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows - Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1 - Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2 - Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3 - Snacks and relaxation - Briefing for Sunset or Night dive - Dinner .

Day 12: Up to 2 dives Day 13: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Komodo National Park

The Komodo National Park trip visits the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The park is 200 nautical miles east of Bali and right between the large island of Sumbawa and Flores in Indonesia, all of which are part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The Komodo National Park encompasses 132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected zones in the world.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Gili Lawa Laut

Castle Rock: This offshore pinnacle is swept by strong currents, attracting white-tip reef sharks, trevally, neon fusiliers, surgeonfish, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse.

Crystal Rock: Two pinnacles with frequent shark sightings, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins. White-tip reef sharks rest under corals, and octopuses delight divers.

Shotgun: A fast drift dive through coral gardens and a deep ravine with snapper schools, ending in a “fish bowl” with manta rays before being carried by strong currents through a channel.

Komodo Island

Komodo Dragon Walk: Guests can venture ashore to explore “Komodo Dragon Territory” with guided ranger tours.

Manta Alley: Manta rays glide through the currents in rocky reef channels. Up to 30 rays may gather, alongside jacks, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.

Pink Beach: Ideal for night dives, with sightings of cuttlefish, frogfish, octopus, and rare critters like skeleton shrimp and Pegasus sea moths.

Current City / Takat Makassar (Manta Point): A top spot for manta sightings, this long reef attracts mantas, turtles, sharks, and eagle rays.

Tattawa Besar: Known for its vibrant coral garden, this shallow drift dive is filled with reef sharks, turtles, wrasses, and schools of fish.

Batu Bolong: A small pinnacle with colourful coral, schools of batfish, trevallies, turtles, and sweetlips.

Rinca Island

Wainilu: A premier muck diving site with unique creatures, including mantis shrimp, frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, dragonets, and the elusive mandarin fish.

Route Description - Komodo National Park

The Komodo National Park trip visits the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The park is 200 nautical miles east of Bali and right between the large island of Sumbawa and Flores in Indonesia, all of which are part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The Komodo National Park encompasses 132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected zones in the world.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Gili Lawa Laut

Castle Rock: This offshore pinnacle is swept by strong currents, attracting white-tip reef sharks, trevally, neon fusiliers, surgeonfish, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse.

Crystal Rock: Two pinnacles with frequent shark sightings, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins. White-tip reef sharks rest under corals, and octopuses delight divers.

Shotgun: A fast drift dive through coral gardens and a deep ravine with snapper schools, ending in a “fish bowl” with manta rays before being carried by strong currents through a channel.

Komodo Island

Komodo Dragon Walk: Guests can venture ashore to explore “Komodo Dragon Territory” with guided ranger tours.

Manta Alley: Manta rays glide through the currents in rocky reef channels. Up to 30 rays may gather, alongside jacks, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.

Pink Beach: Ideal for night dives, with sightings of cuttlefish, frogfish, octopus, and rare critters like skeleton shrimp and Pegasus sea moths.

Current City / Takat Makassar (Manta Point): A top spot for manta sightings, this long reef attracts mantas, turtles, sharks, and eagle rays.

Tattawa Besar: Known for its vibrant coral garden, this shallow drift dive is filled with reef sharks, turtles, wrasses, and schools of fish.

Batu Bolong: A small pinnacle with colourful coral, schools of batfish, trevallies, turtles, and sweetlips.

Rinca Island

Wainilu: A premier muck diving site with unique creatures, including mantis shrimp, frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, dragonets, and the elusive mandarin fish.

Route Description - Banda Sea

Diving the Banda Sea’s remote islands is only possible by liveaboard. The entire region stretches from Nusa Tengarra in the south to Raja Ampat in the far north with Ceram Island at the centre. Dotted in between are the tiny islands of Banda Neira, Manuk, Nil Desperandum & Serua and Nila. The Banda Sea is a diving area that offers a wide diversity of sites and sights.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-9: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 10: Up to 2 dives
Day 11: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Pulau Suanggi
Also known as Pulau Manukan, this small, uninhabited island lies 12 nautical miles from Banda Neira. Surrounded by open ocean, it features pristine reefs teeming with marine life such as rainbow runners, triggerfish, bannerfish, barracuda, and even endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks.

The Banda Islands
Known as the Spice Islands, the Banda Islands offer remarkable diving with visibility up to 50 metres. Highlights include the historic Fort Belgica in Banda Neira, scenic views of Gunung Api volcano, and spice plantations growing clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Dive sites boast deep walls, stunning reefs, and a variety of marine life.

Notable Dive Sites

Pohon Miring: A colourful reef with soft corals, Napoleon wrasses, and dogtooth tuna patrolling the wall.

Lava Flow: A coral garden thriving since a volcanic eruption in 1998.

Banda Jetty: Famous for mating mandarin fish and critters like nudibranchs and frogfish.

Batu Kapal: Red-tooth triggerfish and fusiliers fill this vibrant, fish-packed wall dive.

Karang Hatta: A vast coral plateau with stunning views and chances to spot hammerheads and eagle rays.

Goa Hatta: A striking "Hole in the Wall" swim-through with crabs and sea fans.

Pulau Ai: Steep limestone walls with large pelagics like tuna, trevally, and barracuda.

Pulau Run: Steep walls with sea fans, eagle rays, and an array of reef fish. It was once Britain’s first overseas colony.

Pulau Manuk: A volcanic island known for sea snakes, black sandy slopes, hammerheads, and mobula rays.

Route Description - Banda Sea

Diving the Banda Sea’s remote islands is only possible by liveaboard. The entire region stretches from Nusa Tengarra in the south to Raja Ampat in the far north with Ceram Island at the centre. Dotted in between are the tiny islands of Banda Neira, Manuk, Nil Desperandum & Serua and Nila. The Banda Sea is a diving area that offers a wide diversity of sites and sights.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-9: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 10: Up to 2 dives
Day 11: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Pulau Suanggi
Also known as Pulau Manukan, this small, uninhabited island lies 12 nautical miles from Banda Neira. Surrounded by open ocean, it features pristine reefs teeming with marine life such as rainbow runners, triggerfish, bannerfish, barracuda, and even endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks.

The Banda Islands
Known as the Spice Islands, the Banda Islands offer remarkable diving with visibility up to 50 metres. Highlights include the historic Fort Belgica in Banda Neira, scenic views of Gunung Api volcano, and spice plantations growing clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Dive sites boast deep walls, stunning reefs, and a variety of marine life.

Notable Dive Sites

Pohon Miring: A colourful reef with soft corals, Napoleon wrasses, and dogtooth tuna patrolling the wall.

Lava Flow: A coral garden thriving since a volcanic eruption in 1998.

Banda Jetty: Famous for mating mandarin fish and critters like nudibranchs and frogfish.

Batu Kapal: Red-tooth triggerfish and fusiliers fill this vibrant, fish-packed wall dive.

Karang Hatta: A vast coral plateau with stunning views and chances to spot hammerheads and eagle rays.

Goa Hatta: A striking "Hole in the Wall" swim-through with crabs and sea fans.

Pulau Ai: Steep limestone walls with large pelagics like tuna, trevally, and barracuda.

Pulau Run: Steep walls with sea fans, eagle rays, and an array of reef fish. It was once Britain’s first overseas colony.

Pulau Manuk: A volcanic island known for sea snakes, black sandy slopes, hammerheads, and mobula rays.

Route Description - Banda Sea

Diving the Banda Sea’s remote islands is only possible by liveaboard. The entire region stretches from Nusa Tengarra in the south to Raja Ampat in the far north with Ceram Island at the centre. Dotted in between are the tiny islands of Banda Neira, Manuk, Nil Desperandum & Serua and Nila. The Banda Sea is a diving area that offers a wide diversity of sites and sights.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-9: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 10: Up to 2 dives
Day 11: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Pulau Suanggi
Also known as Pulau Manukan, this small, uninhabited island lies 12 nautical miles from Banda Neira. Surrounded by open ocean, it features pristine reefs teeming with marine life such as rainbow runners, triggerfish, bannerfish, barracuda, and even endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks.

The Banda Islands
Known as the Spice Islands, the Banda Islands offer remarkable diving with visibility up to 50 metres. Highlights include the historic Fort Belgica in Banda Neira, scenic views of Gunung Api volcano, and spice plantations growing clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Dive sites boast deep walls, stunning reefs, and a variety of marine life.

Notable Dive Sites

Pohon Miring: A colourful reef with soft corals, Napoleon wrasses, and dogtooth tuna patrolling the wall.

Lava Flow: A coral garden thriving since a volcanic eruption in 1998.

Banda Jetty: Famous for mating mandarin fish and critters like nudibranchs and frogfish.

Batu Kapal: Red-tooth triggerfish and fusiliers fill this vibrant, fish-packed wall dive.

Karang Hatta: A vast coral plateau with stunning views and chances to spot hammerheads and eagle rays.

Goa Hatta: A striking "Hole in the Wall" swim-through with crabs and sea fans.

Pulau Ai: Steep limestone walls with large pelagics like tuna, trevally, and barracuda.

Pulau Run: Steep walls with sea fans, eagle rays, and an array of reef fish. It was once Britain’s first overseas colony.

Pulau Manuk: A volcanic island known for sea snakes, black sandy slopes, hammerheads, and mobula rays.

Route Description - Banda Sea

Diving the Banda Sea’s remote islands is only possible by liveaboard. The entire region stretches from Nusa Tengarra in the south to Raja Ampat in the far north with Ceram Island at the centre. Dotted in between are the tiny islands of Banda Neira, Manuk, Nil Desperandum & Serua and Nila. The Banda Sea is a diving area that offers a wide diversity of sites and sights.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-9: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 10: Up to 2 dives
Day 11: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Pulau Suanggi
Also known as Pulau Manukan, this small, uninhabited island lies 12 nautical miles from Banda Neira. Surrounded by open ocean, it features pristine reefs teeming with marine life such as rainbow runners, triggerfish, bannerfish, barracuda, and even endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks.

The Banda Islands
Known as the Spice Islands, the Banda Islands offer remarkable diving with visibility up to 50 metres. Highlights include the historic Fort Belgica in Banda Neira, scenic views of Gunung Api volcano, and spice plantations growing clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Dive sites boast deep walls, stunning reefs, and a variety of marine life.

Notable Dive Sites

Pohon Miring: A colourful reef with soft corals, Napoleon wrasses, and dogtooth tuna patrolling the wall.

Lava Flow: A coral garden thriving since a volcanic eruption in 1998.

Banda Jetty: Famous for mating mandarin fish and critters like nudibranchs and frogfish.

Batu Kapal: Red-tooth triggerfish and fusiliers fill this vibrant, fish-packed wall dive.

Karang Hatta: A vast coral plateau with stunning views and chances to spot hammerheads and eagle rays.

Goa Hatta: A striking "Hole in the Wall" swim-through with crabs and sea fans.

Pulau Ai: Steep limestone walls with large pelagics like tuna, trevally, and barracuda.

Pulau Run: Steep walls with sea fans, eagle rays, and an array of reef fish. It was once Britain’s first overseas colony.

Pulau Manuk: A volcanic island known for sea snakes, black sandy slopes, hammerheads, and mobula rays.

Route Description - Raja Ampat Halmahera and Lembeh

On the Raja Ampat, Halmahera & Lembeh liveaboard itineraries you will cruise the Halmahera and Molucca Seas, exploring beautiful reefs and pinnacles where visibility can reach up to 40 metres, crossing the Equator along the way. Get ready to experience the wonders and diversity of the Dampier Strait, North Raja Ampat, the Halmahera Sea, North Moluccas and the Lembeh Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-11: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 12: Up to 2 dives
Day 13: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

The Dampier Strait

Manta Sandy: Cleaning station at 18m; attracts various manta rays and smaller reef life.

Cape Kri: 374 fish species in one dive; notable species include Napoleon wrasse.

Blue Magic: Finger-shaped reef (8-30m) with jacks and grey reef sharks.

Sardine Reef: Abundant with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish.

Mike’s Point: Varied topography; sightings include sweetlips and grey reef sharks.

Yangeffo and Penemu Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Hard coral gardens; home to trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Strong currents; great for larger fish like barracuda and mackerel.

Citrus Ridge: Colourful soft corals; sightings of pygmy seahorses and sharks.

Bacan Island

Akiko’s Never-neverland: Wall dive to 40m; sightings of spiny lobsters and turtles.

Tanjung Maragarando: Exciting for pelagic fish; attracts large schools.

Patanti Strait

Proco: Pinnacle with vibrant corals; schools of fusiliers.

Batu Jabu: Submerged reef with rich marine life.

Guraici and Tamo-Tamo Islands

Renne’s Rock: Pinnacle for spotting sharks.

Akejojaru: Shallow plateau with diverse corals and sharks.

Makian Island

Muck Diving Haven: Volcanic site rich in unique critters.

Lembeh Strait

Macro Mecca: Volcanic black sand; home to rare and unusual marine life.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.

Route Description - Raja Ampat

Diving in the region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia is all about diversity - not only diversity of species, but also of dive sites. In some areas soft corals and sea fans dominate, others have an amazing range of hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand and white sand. Then there are the fish, lots of them, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. This itinerary visits many of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait.

Sample Interary:

Day 1: Embarkation at 13:00
Days 2-6: Up to 4 dives a day, scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for Sunset or Night dive
- Dinner
Day 7: Up to 2 dives
Day 8: Disembarkation no later than 10:00

Dive sites we visit may include but are not limited to:

Mansuar Island & the Dampier Strait

The dive sites around Mansuar and the Dampier Strait are known for fast drift dives and big fish schools, with daily site selection based on current conditions.

Manta Sandy: A famous cleaning station at 18 metres (60 ft), attracting various manta rays, along with dragonets and Black-tip reef sharks.

Cape Kri: Home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including a world record of 374 fish species, such as Scribbled filefish and Bumphead parrotfish.

Blue Magic: A finger-shaped reef from 8 to 30 metres (26–98 ft), known for vibrant corals and schools of jacks, with the chance to see manta rays.

Sardine Reef: Teeming with fusiliers, snappers, and bumphead parrotfish, plus sightings of white-tip and black-tip reef sharks.

Mioskon: Ideal for spotting pygmy seahorses and giant moray eels, with trevally often hunting in the area.

Mike’s Point: Features varied topography and unpredictable currents, with chances to see sweetlips, batfish, and sharks.

Friwinbonda: Great for night dives, where lionfish hunt glassfish and other intriguing critters can be found.

Gam & Yangeffo Islands

Melissa’s Garden: Known for hard coral gardens and sightings of trevally and black-tip reef sharks.

Mayhem: Notorious for strong currents, perfect for larger fish like barracuda and eagle rays.

Citrus Ridge: A vibrant reef with colourful soft corals and opportunities to see pygmy seahorses and pelagic species.

Batanta Island: Famous for muck diving, home to unique species like mimic octopus and ornate ghost pipefish.