This 9-day itinerary includes up to 32 dives through iconic sites like the Pantar Straits, Beangabang Bay’s famed night dives, Kalabahi’s muck diving, and vibrant coral reefs around Rusa, Soangi, and Maumere. Encounter schooling dolphins, elusive rhinopias, ghost pipefish, whitetip sharks, and keep watch for majestic blue and sperm whales passing through the channels.
Experience the ultimate Alor to Maumere Diving Liveaboard adventure aboard the Damai. Explore a unique microenvironment where currents from both the Indian and Pacific oceans converge, creating exceptionally rich waters teeming with a spectacular variety of “big” and “small” marine life. Dive into channels shaped by currents from both the Indian and Pacific oceans, where you’ll encounter elusive rhinopias, ghost pipefish, schooling dolphins, whitetip sharks, and the chance to witness majestic blue and sperm whales passing by. The Damai offers the perfect balance of comfort and adventure, ensuring an unforgettable underwater experience in one of Indonesia’s hidden gems.
Sail comfortably aboard the Damai, a premium liveaboard designed for adventure and relaxation in one of Indonesia’s most remote and biodiverse dive destinations. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable underwater journey.
Price
- USD 4,096 per person, instead of
USD 5,120 - Special Offer: 1 free spot for every 3 paying guests
- Complimentary Nitrox, Diving Gear rental, Laundry and Spa Treatment
Itinerary
Day 1- Arrive into Kupang
Guests will arrive in Kupang and have time to get comfortable on the boat. There is a large crossing towards the Alor region, and we will depart once we have settled on the boat. No. of Dives: 0
Day 2 – Pantar Straits (East)
Beautiful rocky formation, and abundant life around the patches between the walls. We do see timid Mola Molas on the surface and and schooling dolphins hang in the near open waters. On the south-east of Pantar, Beangabang Bay has one of the top night dives in the country: the chance to hunt for octopus, ghost pipefish, unusual shrimp, Bobbitt worms colourful nudibranchs and lots of juvenile fish. No. of Dives: 4
Day 3 – Kalabahi
A change of underwater topography: A day dedicated to pure muck dive in the Kalabahi bay where we can look for wonderous, Rhinopias, Gosht pipe fish, seahorses. An underwater macro heaven. No. of Dives: 4
Day 4 – Pantar Straits (West)
Beautiful walls of macro and wide-angle subjects. Clean walls, abundant life and the always cooperative smile of the local community, specially the children who will like to be your underwater model. No. of Dives: 4
Day 5 – Rusa
This is a collection of 3 small islands in the middle of the cold water currents that flow between the islands of Kawula and Pantar. Spectacular rock formation, totally covered with corals, hard and soft, crinoids, and anemones. Almost impossible to find any space. In the shallow clouds of red anthias, deeper large snappers, sweetlips, giant groupers, passing sharks. As pure as it gets. Going in between the rocky bottom, slow, and eyes for Nudibranchs, small shrimps, soft coral crabs and other critters living and feeding along them. In between dives, we will head towards the open, and if we are lucky a blue whale can pay us a visit. No. of Dives: 4
Day 6 – Soangi & Waiwawong
Soangi is a small island well expose to the swells, its coral reefs are habitat of abundant life and whitetip sharks patrol in search of opportunities On the West coast Lembata amongst towering volcanos we arrive to Wai Wawong. This is excellent muck diving with a chance of seeing the elusive Rhinopias, Finger Dragonets, Ghost pipe fish and maybe even hairy frog fish. No. of Dives: 4
Day 7 – Tanjung Bacatan & Komba
In the north of Kawula island, Tanjung Bacatan is a classic. Deep slope that gently gives way to a wall, passing Tunas, Wahoo, and other pelagic are expected to be spotted. After two dives, we sail towards the volcano of Komba, active until very recently and always a beautiful sight. We will look for whales on our way. No. of Dives: 4
Day 8 – Pomana
The last dives are conducted within the Maumere bay, sloping reefs, a combination of sand and corals, chances to see pygmies in the numerous fans that we will find along these easy dives.
Day 9 – Disembark
Disembark at Maumere Harbour
Inclusions
- Room & board with all meals served fresh
- Free flow of soft drinks & beer
- 1 return airport/hotel transfer to the boat (within 15 km radius from embarkation/disembarkation port on first and last day)
- 1 complimentary wine per person, per night
- Unlimited dives (as requested and weather permitting) including tank, 21% oxygen air fills, weight, weight belt, and SMB if needed
- Additional inclusions as stated on your invoice
Exclusions
- All vessel port and harbour fees
- Dive/snorkel gear rental
- National Park/maritime area entrance fees
- Travel/trip insurance (highly recommended; Damai’s cancellation policy applies)
- Mandatory dive insurance (proof required during registration; no insurance, no diving)
- Crew tips/gratuities
- All travel costs before and after boarding (international/domestic flights, hotels, car transfers except for 1 return transfer within 10 km radius)
- Personal purchases onboard or during land tours
