Carpe Diem

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

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

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

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

2 dives in the morning at Manta Sandy & Manta Slope Afternoon and night dive in Sauwandarek.

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

We will take you to the ferry or your hotel in the morning.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

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

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

In the morning, we will go trekking to a viewpoint. Then we will do 1 dive. In the afternoon, we will explore the lagoon and enjoy some beach time.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Since July 2025 we have been instructed not to go to the most northerly Islands.

First, a little background… In the summer of 2025 there were some reports that mining activity was taken place on some of the islands in North Raja Ampat. Given that Raja Ampat is a unique eco-system, this obviously raised some concerns both domestically and internationally and there was quite a lot of negative press on the subject, so much so that the Indonesian Government revoked 4 of the 5 mining licenses (which were also deemed to have been granted illegally in the first place). This decision has not been welcomed by some of the locals who had been working at these mining sites.

Some of the more militant of these locals have decided to protest this decision by trying to disrupt both Liveaboard operations and the operations of local day trip boats. The Government has stepped in to try and resolve the problem however until the situation has not been properly resolved, we have been instructed not to visit the more Northerly areas of Raja Ampat namely Wayag and Wofo.

We must respect this instruction by the Government as it, like us, prioritises the safety of our guests and crew. Therefore, your itinerary may not include Wayag and Wofo if the situation has not been fully resolved by the time of your trip.

However, the total number of dives will be the same and we will compensate by visiting other amazing dive sites and locations in the area.

4 dives

In the morning, we will go trekking to a viewpoint. Then we will do 1 dive. In the afternoon, we will explore the lagoon and enjoy some beach time.

4 dives

2-morning dives in the afternoon then we will make our way back to Waisai.

We will take you to the ferry or your hotel in the morning.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

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

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

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

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

We will take you to the airport or your hotel in the morning.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

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

Diving in Sangalaki

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

Diving in Kakaban

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

Diving in Talisayan

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

Diving in Maratua

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

Diving in Derawan & Pulau Panjang

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

Disembark and transfer to the Berau International Airport or your hotel.

Important Note:

The final dive of the trip is completed on the penultimate day at approximately 12:00. Divers are advised to observe a minimum 24 hour surface interval before flying.

Please Note:

This itinerary is an example and may change due to weather, sea conditions, diver experience, or other unforeseen circumstances. Dive order and site selection may vary to ensure safety and the best possible experience. Also, we do not guarantee the presence of specific types of creatures.

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

Diving at Adi Island

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

Diving in Aiduma Soft Coral Gardens & Dreamlike Reefs

Aiduma showcases Triton Bay’s signature beauty: bommies wrapped in pastel soft corals, forests of black coral, and sea fans large enough to frame entire schools of fish. The topography is gentle and flowing, with rounded rock formations and sheltered bays glowing with color. Clouds of anthias swirl above the reefs, sweetlips hover in formation, and wobbegong sharks sometimes rest beneath ledges. Macro enthusiasts can hunt for pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefish, and tiny crustaceans. It’s a warm, immersive start to the Triton Bay chapter.

Diving it Triton Bay Bommies, Bays & Biodiversity

The central Triton Bay area offers a rich mix of bommies, ridges, and calm bays. Sites like Little Komodo and David’s Rock pulse with life — fusiliers, surgeonfish, and snapper swirl around soft coral covered structures, creating a sense of constant motion. The water often carries a soft plankton haze that gives everything a glowing, atmospheric quality. In the quieter bays, divers slow down to explore macro habitats filled with shrimp gobies, juvenile fish, and unusual critters tucked into rubble and soft corals. This day blends big picture beauty with intimate detail.

Diving in Dramai: Pinnacles, Current Energy & Schooling Fish

Dramai shifts the mood toward dramatic underwater scenery. Steep pinnacles rise from deep water, wrapped in soft corals, sponges, and whip corals that thrive in the steady flow. These nutrient rich currents attract life in motion: trevallies hunting fusiliers, barracuda cruising in loose spirals, and dense schools of fish moving like a single organism. The topography is bold and sculptural — ridges, channels, and boulder formations that create natural amphitheatres for fish action. Between the high energy dives, sheltered sites offer calmer macro-opportunities.

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

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

Important Note: The final dive of the trip is completed on the penultimate day at approximately 12:00. Divers are advised to observe a minimum 24 hour surface interval before flying.

Please Note: This itinerary is an example and may change due to weather, sea conditions, diver experience, or other unforeseen circumstances. Dive order and site selection may vary to ensure safety and the best possible experience. Also, we do not guarantee the presence of specific types of creatures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

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

Heading South, we will have 2 dives in the morning at Puau Makian. In the afternoon,

We will dive 3 or 4 times at Pulau Siko.

We will spend the day at Pulau Latalata.

We will explore the islands of the Goraici archipelago.

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

We will have 4 dives on Pulau Pisang and surrounding Islands.

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

The crew will take you to the airport or your hotel according to your schedule.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

Airport/hotel pick up. Check dive then sail to Goraici islands.

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

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

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

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

Time to say goodbye and transfer to the airport or hotel.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

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

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

We will have 4 dives on Pulau Pisang and surrounding Islands.

We will spend the 3rd and 4th day exploring the straight between Pulau Bacan and Halmahera with 3 to 4 dives per day.

We will explore the islands of the Goraici archipelago.

We will spend the day at Pulau Latalata.

We will dive 3 or 4 times at Pulau Siko.

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

The crew will take you to the airport or your hotel according to your schedule.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

The crew will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack while we pull the anchor and start our journey to South Raja Ampat.

3 dives in Daram and night dive in Yeliyet.

4 dives in Fiabacet area.

3 dives in the Boo area and we will start crossing to Pulau Pisang.

3 dives and then we start crossing to Momon.

2 dives on Momon pinnacle. In the afternoon, we excursion to the waterfall. Then we start crossing to Triton Bay.

4 dives per day.

Early morning, we are diving below the bagan (local bait fishing boats) with whale sharks. The whale sharks feed on the bait fish attracted by the bagan lights at night. The encounter with whale sharks is not ensured at 100%. In the afternoon we will start our way to Kaimana, where we will spend the night.

The crew will take you to the airport or your hotel.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin while we pull up the anchor. In the afternoon, we will go to Namatote Island and check with the bagan (local bait fishing boats) if they saw whale sharks this morning.

Very early morning, we will dive under the bagan with whale sharks. In the afternoon, we will dive in the Triton Bay area in the south of Namatote island.

We will dive the 4 of the best dive sites on the north of Aiduma island and the area called “Pintu Arus” (the current door). You will see all the beauty that Triton Bay offers with the gorgeous soft corals of many vibrant colors, critters, and schools of fish.

We will have 3 dives in the south of Aiduma island and Dramai island. The reef is covered with soft and hard corals and you are surrounded by schools of fish. Don’t forget to look under rocks to find wobbegong sharks or epaulette sharks! In the afternoon we will start making our way to Momon.

We will have 2 dives on the beautiful seamount offshore Momon. This seamount is full of life with schools of barracudas, jackfish, bumphead parrotfish, batfish, and many more. You can also observe the graceful oceanic mantas. After the dives, we will take you to the Momon waterfall (or Kiti Kiti waterfall) where the powerful flow coming from an underground river falls directly into the sea. We will then start our way to Pisang island.

This island located between Momon and Misool offers a rich reef with beautiful hard and soft corals and dense marine life. We will do 2 dives before starting our way to Misool.

We will do 3 to 4 dives per day on a selection of the best dive sites in the area covering Boo, Kalig, and Wailbatan islands where you will be able to observe the variety of marine life from huge sea fans and schools of fish to the tiny pigmy seahorse. We will also climb to the Karawapop viewpoint to enjoy the view over the love lagoon.

The last 2 dives of the trip will be in the Balbulol area at the feet of the karst islets. We will then start our way to Sorong. Try to keep your eyes on the sea to get a glimpse of dolphins or whales.

After breakfast, we will take you to the airport or your hotel according to your schedule.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

Airport/hotel pick up. Check dive then sail to Lembeh Strait

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

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

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

Time to say goodbye and transfer to the airport or hotel.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport or your hotel according to your schedule.

Important Note: The final dive of the trip is completed on the penultimate day at approximately 12:00. Divers are advised to observe a minimum 24 hour surface interval before flying. Please Note: This itinerary is an example and may change due to weather, sea conditions, diver experience, or other unforeseen circumstances. Dive order and site selection may vary to ensure safety and the best possible experience. Also, we do not guarantee the presence of specific types of creatures.

We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack. And immediately proceed south to Misool

3 dives in Misool area.

3 dives in the Balbulol area and go explore a lagoon before motoring to our next spot.

3 dives in the Fiabacet area and move to another part.

4 dives in the Wakaraket and Boo area.

3 dives in Koon

3 dives around the islands of the Banda archipelago and start motoring to our next spot.

We arrive at Pulau Suanggi in the morning for two dives. The deep pinnacles here form an oasis for pelagic fish and boast incredible coral reefs. Expect to see tuna, moray eels, and schools of vibrantly colored fish, with the main attraction being the hammerhead sharks that frequently pass through. After these dives, we'll head to Banda Neira for a quick shore excursion to visit Fort Belgica, the Museum, and a Nutmeg plantation. These islands, fought over by the Dutch, British, and Portuguese 400 years ago, played a pivotal role in the spice trade. We'll wrap up the day with one more dive at around 5pm to spot the elusive Mandarin Fish,

2 dives on the reef and walls of Nusa Laut. If we're lucky, we might spot some hammerhead sharks. We will start motoring to our next spot before sunset.

We will take you to the airport or your hotel after breakfast according to your schedule.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel. Once on board, a welcome drink will be served. While we start our journey to Raja Ampat, we will give you a boat and safety briefing and then show you to your cabins so you can settle before lunch is served. We will try to have and afternoon and a night dive if the time allows

We will have 4 dives per day on a selection of the best sites in the area according to the tides and current. The Dampier Straits area is home to a few species of sharks, including the wobbeggong, as well as pigmy seahorses. The currents and topography of the sites allows to enjoy diving in the middle of schools of fish.

We will have 1 or 2 dives in the area famous for manta rays sightings and head to Wofo where we will have 2 dives

Wayag is considered by many as the gem of Raja Ampat. This vast aggregation of karst islands offers wonderful panorama and a unique chance to explore lagoons and enjoy pristine beaches

IMPORTANT NOTE

Since July 2025 we have been instructed not to go to the most northerly Islands.

First, a little background… In the summer of 2025 there were some reports that mining activity was taken place on some of the islands in North Raja Ampat. Given that Raja Ampat is a unique eco-system, this obviously raised some concerns both domestically and internationally and there was quite a lot of negative press on the subject, so much so that the Indonesian Government revoked 4 of the 5 mining licenses (which were also deemed to have been granted illegally in the first place). This decision has not been welcomed by some of the locals who had been working at these mining sites.

Some of the more militant of these locals have decided to protest this decision by trying to disrupt both Liveaboard operations and the operations of local day trip boats. The Government has stepped in to try and resolve the problem however until the situation has not been properly resolved, we have been instructed not to visit the more Northerly areas of Raja Ampat namely Wayag and Wofo.

We must respect this instruction by the Government as it, like us, prioritises the safety of our guests and crew. Therefore, your itinerary may not include Wayag and Wofo if the situation has not been fully resolved by the time of your trip.

However, the total number of dives will be the same and we will compensate by visiting other amazing dive sites and locations in the area.

We will have 3 dives where you will admire the huge coral garden, schools of fish and sharks hunting in Melissa garden as well as slopes with black coral and whip coral. We will then start our long journey to the south part of Raja Ampat while watching the sun set.

We will be diving on a selection of the best sites in the Misool area. You will be able to appreciate the difference in panorama with the central and north part of Raja Ampat, both above and underwater. Keep searching for the endemic pigmy seahorse in the many sea fans while keeping an eye on the reef and in the blue.

We will have 2 dives in the Balbulol area before starting our long journey to Sorong

It is unfortunately already time to say goodbye. After breakfast we will take you to the airport or your hotel.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances

We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack. After lunch, and some rest time, we will proceed with an extended dive briefing and have our first dive. On this 1st day, we will do an afternoon check dive and a sunset/night dive in Laha. This area is renowned for muck diving and the range of critters that can be found. We will start motoring to our next spot after dinner.

3 dives on the reef and walls of Nusa Laut. If we're lucky, we might spot some hammerhead sharks. We will start motoring to our next spot before sunset.

We arrive at Pulau Suanggi in the morning for two dives. The deep pinnacles here form an oasis for pelagic fish and boast incredible coral reefs. Expect to see tuna, moray eels, and schools of vibrantly colored fish, with the main attraction being the hammerhead sharks that frequently pass through. After these dives, we'll head to Banda Neira for a quick shore excursion to visit Fort Belgica, the Museum, and a Nutmeg plantation. These islands, fought over by the Dutch, British, and Portuguese 400 years ago, played a pivotal role in the spice trade. We'll wrap up the day with one more dive at around 5pm to spot the elusive Mandarin Fish,

3 dives around the islands of the Banda archipelago and start motoring to our next spot.

2 dives in Koon and start motoring to South Raja Ampat.

4 dives in the Wakaraket and Boo area.

3 dives in the Fiabacet area and move to another part.

3 dives in the Balbulol area and go explore a lagoon before motoring to our next spot.

Either 2 dives in Misool area and start motoring to Sorong. Or 1 more dive plus a visit to the jellyfish lake and then we start to head back to Sorong. While on the way, keep an eye out for dolphins and whales while our crew will rinse and put your equipment to dry.

We will take you to the airport or your hotel after breakfast according to your schedule.

The last dive will complete on the penultimate day of the trip at around 12 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive completes before flying. Please note that the itineraries are examples and indicative. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, weather, diver ability etc. require us to do so. Similarly, the order of dives etc. may chance depending on circumstances