Lady Denok

After being welcomed aboard The Lady Denok by our crew, we’ll set sail to our first destination, Sebayur Island, where we’ll do check dive and possible night dive.

Enjoy a day of exploring the dive sites around Batu Bolong, Manta Point, Tatawa Besar, and Gili Lawa Bay. Batu Bolong features strong currents, making it ideal for experienced divers, and boasts a rich biodiversity that includes turtles and reef sharks. Manta Point is renowned for its manta ray sightings and also has variable currents. In Tatawa Besar, currents typically range from mild to moderate, making the site suitable for divers with some experience. Similarly, Gili Lawa Bay generally experiences moderate currents, but the bay is known for stronger currents during certain tidal conditions, which makes it best suited for experienced divers.

We will explore the dive sites of Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, and The Cauldron, where there’s a chance to encounter a wide variety of marine life, including reef tip sharks, manta rays, pyramid butterflyfish, Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, schools of barracuda, trevally, and possibly even dolphins! Castle Rock features strong currents, making it best for experienced divers, and it attracts pelagic species like barracudas and manta rays. Crystal Rock showcases beautiful coral formations and diverse marine life, making it suitable for divers with some experience. Meanwhile, The Cauldron offers dramatic underwater landscapes and also has strong currents, drawing in experienced divers eager to see marine life, including reef sharks.

Exploring Tatawa Kecil, Siaba Kecil, and Pulau Pengah, with night dives in Wainilu: Tatawa Kecil has pinnacles, channels, healthy corals, schools of snapper and trevally, occasional reef sharks and turtles, and good macro life, with moderate–strong currents. Siaba Kecil has steep walls and pinnacles to 30+m, rich corals, gorgonians and sponges, strong currents, and lots of pelagics (giant trevally, jacks, tuna; possible manta or mola). Pulau Pengah Kecil offers mixed slopes and plateaus with diverse corals and fish and mid to strong currents. Night dives in Wainilu are great for critter hunting, nudibranchs, shrimps, crabs, stomatopods, sea snakes, sleeping reef fish, octopus and morays; currents are mild to moderate.

We will spend the day exploring the waters around Padar Island, starting with a dive at the 3 Sisters spot, and then moving on to The Secret Garden and Pillar Steen, where you can discover beautiful coral gardens, little caves, and a sloping reef teeming with colorful reef fish and other marine life. The currents at these locations can vary, providing different diving experiences. At the 3 Sisters, currents are typically moderate, making it suitable for divers with some experience, while the changing currents add excitement and attract diverse marine life. The Secret Garden generally features mild to moderate currents, allowing for a more relaxed dive experience that is accessible to divers of varying skill levels, with opportunities to see a rich array of corals and marine species. Similarly, Pillar Steen usually has moderate currents, making it best suited for more experienced divers.

Diving in South Rinca Island offers an exciting underwater experience with rich marine biodiversity. In the morning, we will complete two dives at Cannibal Rock, which is famous for its vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life, including colorful fish, turtles, and possibly larger pelagic species. This site typically features mild to moderate currents, suitable for divers of varying skill levels. In the afternoon, we will dive at Yellow Wall and Torpedo Point. Yellow Wall is known for its stunning overhangs and walls adorned with soft corals, providing ample opportunities to see a variety of marine life. Torpedo Point, on the other hand, often attracts unique species such as torpedo rays and offers a mix of hard and soft corals, making it a great spot for experienced divers. Together, these dive sites make for an unforgettable day of exploration in the waters surrounding South Rinca Island.

Diving at Manta Alley, south of Komodo Island, is an exciting experience known for frequent sightings of majestic manta rays. The currents are usually moderate, making it suitable for experienced divers. In the afternoon, we’ll dive at Tanjung Sera, which features vibrant coral reefs and a variety of marine life, including colorful fish and larger species. As night approaches, we’ll go for a night dive at Loh Sera, where we can see nocturnal marine life that becomes active in the dark. This combination of dives offers a memorable adventure in the beautiful waters of Komodo National Park.

On the penultimate day, treat yourself to two unforgettable dives: glide through Siaba Besar’s serene, turtle-packed waters among lush lettuce corals, then explore Mawan’s dazzling coral gardens alive with macro treasures, often the graceful manta rays and sleek reef sharks join the show. Finish the day watching thousands of bats lift off at dusk, a dramatic natural finale you’ll be eager to relive.

Departure day. After breakfast, check-out time. Transfer to hotel or airport. Thank you for joining our Komodo trip and see you again in the next trip.

Our crew will meet you at Bali airport or your hotel to transport you to Serangan harbor. After all guests have arrived by noon and received a warm welcome aboard The Lady Denok, we will set sail for our first destination, Nusa Penida, for a check dive.

We will be diving at Moyo Island, recognized for its exceptional muck diving opportunities. Following the dive, we will proceed to the beautiful multi-tiered Mata Jitu Waterfall in the afternoon for exploration and relaxation.

We’ll set out early in the morning, prepared to dive or snorkel with the magnificent whale sharks near the traditional fishing platform (bagan). After our three dives in Teluk Saleh, we’ll continue our adventure with more diving at Satonda Island. It’s sure to be an unforgettable experience!

We’ll have two dives at Sangeang Island, where you can enjoy diving among the volcanic bubbles rising from the sandy sea floor. After that, we’ll cruise over to Batu Monco Bay, where the healthy corals create a home for countless fish species, all flourishing in a stunning array of colors. It’s going to be a colorful underwater adventure!

North Komodo. Diving at Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and The Cauldron is celebrated for its rich marine life and stunning underwater scenery. Castle Rock, with strong currents, is best for experienced divers and attracts pelagic species like barracudas and manta rays. Crystal Rock features beautiful coral formations and diverse marine life, suitable for divers with some experience. The Cauldron is considered to have the most intense and rapid currents, often described as “ripping” and making it a thrilling but challenging dive site for experienced divers only; all three locations are best for drift diving due to the current strength.

Central Komodo. Our diving adventures will take us to Batu Bolong, which is renowned for its strong currents and is ideal for experienced divers, boasting a rich biodiversity that includes turtles and reef sharks. Just a short distance away lies Manta Point, famous for its manta ray sightings and variable currents that enhance the diving experience. Additionally, Tatawa Besar offers excellent drift diving opportunities under optimal conditions, featuring stunning underwater landscapes and a vibrant fringing reef.

Prepare for an exciting day around Padar Island, where we’ll embark on a scenic hike at sunrise or sunset, offering perfect opportunities for those Instagram-worthy views. Our diving adventure will begin at the 3 Sisters spot, followed by dives at The Secret Garden and Pillar Steen. Here, you’ll discover a breathtaking coral garden, charming little caves, and a sloping reef teeming with vibrant reef fish.

South Komodo. We will dive at Manta Alley and Loh Sera, both famous for their amazing marine life. Manta Alley is known for its cleaning stations where you can see majestic manta rays up close, while Loh Sera features beautiful coral gardens and various fish species, including butterflyfish and parrotfish.

We will dive at Pink Beach, Komodo Reef, and either Siaba Kecil or Siaba Besar. Alongside our diving activities, we will take a trek to meet the magnificent Komodo dragons on either Komodo Island or Rinca Island.

On Departure Day at Labuan Bajo, we will transfer you to your hotel or the airport after breakfast. Thank you for choosing to dive with Lady Denok Liveaboard, and we look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure!

Our crew will greet you at Labuan Bajo airport or your hotel and transport you to the harbor. Once all guests have arrived by noon and received a warm welcome aboard The Lady Denok, we will set sail for our first destination: Sebayur Island. Here, we will conduct a check dive, and if conditions allow, we will also enjoy a night dive.

Central Komodo. We will dive at Tatawa Besar, Siaba Kecil, and Siaba Besar, where currents vary significantly, impacting the diving experience. Tatawa Besar typically has mild to moderate currents that attract a diverse range of marine life, making it suitable for experienced divers. Siaba Kecil features variable currents, ranging from mild to strong, which adds excitement and requires divers to be aware of their skill levels. Siaba Besar generally has moderate currents that are manageable for experienced divers, while the Secret Garden usually offers mild currents, allowing for a relaxed dive, perfect for enjoying the vibrant coral formations and rich biodiversity. In the late afternoon we will do sunset trekking in Padar island.

Diving in Manta Alley (South Komodo). In the afternon trekking and meet the Komodo dragon in Komodo island. Night dive in Lasan island.

We will dive in Central and North Komodo, dedicating a day to explore the dive sites of Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, and Crystal Rock, along with a thrilling night dive at Gili Lawa Darat. Batu Bolong is renowned for its strong currents, making it ideal for experienced divers, and boasts a rich biodiversity that includes turtles and reef sharks. Castle Rock, similarly characterized by strong currents, is best suited for experienced divers and attracts pelagic species like barracudas and manta rays. In contrast, Crystal Rock features beautiful coral formations and diverse marine life, making it suitable for divers with some experience.

Sangeang island. One of the highlights of diving in Sangeang is the chance to see volcanic bubbles rising from the sandy sea floor, creating a fascinating underwater landscape. The waters here usually have good visibility, allowing divers to fully appreciate the vibrant colors of the corals and marine life.

We will explore the vibrant Satonda Reef and Taka Gurita (Teluk Saleh). The coral reefs here are home to a variety of small sea creatures, including pygmy seahorses, clown anglerfish, spotted eels, shrimp, and more.

Teluk Saleh. We will set out early in the morning, prepared to dive or snorkel with the magnificent whale sharks near the traditional fishing platform (bagan). In the afternoon, diving at Tanjung Menangis.

We will dive at Moyo Island, famous for its exceptional muck diving, as well as Panjang Island or Saringi Island. In the afternoon, we’ll have the opportunity to explore the

breathtaking multi-tiered Mata Jitu Waterfall, a stunning natural attraction that is sure to captivate us.

Nusa Penida. Renowned for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine biodiversity, and stunning coral reefs, Crystal Bay in Nusa Penida promises an unforgettable underwater

adventure. With a bit of luck, you may even catch a glimpse of the famous Mola Mola, or oceanic sunfish.

Departure Day at Serangan Harbor. After breakfast, we will transfer you to hotel or airport. Thank you for diving with Lady Denok liveaboard and we look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure!

We will pick you up at Sorong Airport (Dominik Osok Airport) or your hotel. Transfer to harbour Sorong (Nusa Hamina).Check in time. Guests will be directed starting from the entrance to follow the health protocol procedures during the trip with Lady Denok Phinisi, continued with a welcome drink and a briefing about the ship and general program by the cruise manager of Lady Denok Phinisi. Depending on time of arrival, check dive will be in Matan island on the way to Misool, otherwise will be at Daram island (Misool).

The Daram Island is the easternmost island group in the Misool area and is part of a 300,000-acre marine conservation area. We will dive at Andiamo, Candy Store, Warna Berwarna dive sites, and night dive will be in Yiliet kecil.

Warakaraket island. We will explore fabulous dive sites like Whale Rock with a vast area of hard and soft coral looks more like aquarium, giant Morays hiding under the hard coral. Here you can see winged pipefish, nudibranch, turtles, white tip reef sharks. In the shallow water, the coral reef is more dense. In Boo Window, Karang Bayangan (Magic Mountain) dive sites again you will see abundant fish and coral reef life.

Early morning we sail to Wayilbatan island. Diving at Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Barracuda Rock, Wayilbatan bay (night dive).

Balbulol island. Dive at Pet rock, 3 Rock, & Plateau. At night crossing to Central Raja Ampat.

Piaynemo island. Dive at Melissa Garden, Keruo Channel, Trekking Piaynemu, Galaxy Sunset dive.

Dive at Mayhem, Mangrove Ridge,Citrus Reef, Yanggefo Bay.

Dive at Manta Ridge, Manta Sandy, Arborek Reef, Arborek jetty.

Dive at Sardine Reef, Friwen, and Sapokren.

Dive at Cape Kri and Mioskon.

Departure day. Check out after breakfast and we will transfer to Airport/hotel in Sorong.

Thank you for joining our Raja Ampat trip and see you again in the next trip.

Our crew will welcome you at Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado or pick you up from your hotel and transport you to the harbor. If all guests are aboard by noon, we’ll have the chance to enjoy two dives in the Lembeh Strait, exploring incredible muck dive sites teeming with a variety of fascinating critters.

Lembeh. Diving in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia, is famous for its exceptional macro critters and muck diving experience. You can look forward to spotting rare octopuses, flamboyant cuttlefish, frogfish, cryptic scorpionfish, ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorses, regular seahorses, unique crabs and shrimps, as well as a variety of exotic nudibranchs. Each dive offers a thrilling opportunity to encounter these fascinating marine creatures!

Diving around Tifore Island offers a remarkable experience characterized by crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs. Divers can expect to encounter a diverse variety of fish and intriguing small creatures throughout their exploration. The dive sites include impressive wall dives as well as gentle slopes, catering to both beginners and experienced divers. It’s not uncommon to spot schools of barracuda and trevally, alongside colorful parrotfish, fascinating mantis shrimp, striking nudibranchs, and even the occasional seahorse. Overall, Tifore Island promises a captivating and exhilarating underwater adventure.

The Goraici Islands comprise a small archipelago, showcasing tiny islands that serve as a diver’s paradise, featuring breathtaking topography, rich marine life, and beautiful

landscapes. Divers can explore magnificent reefs adorned with vibrant hard and soft corals, frequently encountering schools of fish, sharks, and manta rays in the waters surrounding the islands.

The Goraici Islands. The morning dives will be held around a cluster of mangrove islands to the west of Lilai Island, where a population of manta rays often comes to be cleaned and fed. Nearby, Batu Oranje serves as another exceptional dive site. A highlight of the trip is the Karang Equator dive spot, located along the equatorial line, which features a seamount with vibrant coral reefs that attract numerous blacktip reef sharks.

The Patintie Strait in South Halmahera is known for its strong currents, which attract large schools of fish and predators like sharks and barracudas. We will dive at three different dive spots in this area, where unique coral formations and stunning underwater landscapes abound with marine life, creating a paradise for experienced divers.

Proco Channel in South Halmahera offers an exciting diving experience as we explore three different dive spots in the area. The currents here can vary, typically ranging from moderate to strong, with dynamic water flow influenced by tides and weather conditions. While these currents may pose some challenges, they also attract a rich diversity of marine life, making this channel a thrilling destination for experienced divers.

Diving around Pisang Island en route to Raja Ampat offers a captivating underwater experience filled with vibrant coral reefs and an abundance of marine life. The clear

visibility of the waters enhances this diving adventure, allowing divers to encounter a variety of colorful reef fish, impressive coral formations, and diverse marine species, with opportunities to see larger pelagic fish as well. While the currents around Pisang Island can vary, they are generally mild to moderate, making the dive sites suitable for divers of all skill levels, including beginners, particularly when conditions are calm.

Misool. Diving at Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Barracuda Rock, and Wayilbatan Bay offers a vibrant underwater experience, each site featuring unique characteristics and abundant marine life. Four Kings is known for its stunning coral formations and diverse biodiversity, with generally moderate currents suitable for divers with some experience. Wedding Cake is famous for its layered coral formations resembling a wedding cake, where moderate currents provide exciting opportunities to encounter various fish species, including larger pelagic fish. Barracuda Rock often has stronger currents, making it ideal for more experienced divers, as the currents attract schools of barracuda and other pelagic species. We will enjoy a night dive at Wayilbatan Bay, which usually features milder currents, making

it accessible for divers of all skill levels, including beginners.

Misool. At Warakaraket Island, we will explore incredible dive sites such as Whale Rock, where the vast expanse of hard and soft corals resembles an aquarium. Here, you can find giant morays hiding beneath the hard coral, along with winged pipefish, nudibranchs, turtles, and white tip reef sharks. In the shallower waters, the coral reef becomes even denser, creating a rich habitat for marine life. At Boo Window and Karang Bayangan (Magic Mountain), you’ll encounter an abundance of fish and vibrant coral reef life, making for an extraordinary diving experience.

Misool. Diving at Daram Island, located in the easternmost island group of the Misool area and part of a 300,000-acre marine conservation area, promises an incredible adventure. Outstanding dive sites include Andiamo, celebrated for its impressive coral formations and diverse marine life; Candy Store, featuring a vibrant underwater landscape; and Warna Berwarna, which showcases a remarkable array of biodiversity that enhances the diving experience. At night, divers will have the opportunity to explore Yiliet Kecil, where nocturnal creatures come to life in a transformed underwater world.

Misool. Diving at The Two Tree Island and Baby Rock offers an impressive variety of corals, including vibrant soft corals that enrich the underwater scenery. Both sites are teeming with marine life, making them excellent locations for divers. The currents here typically range from mild to moderate, making them suitable for divers of all experience levels.

Departure day. After breakfast, we will check out and transfer you to the airport or hotel in Sorong. Thank you for joining our Bitung to Raja Ampat trip, and we look forward to seeing you on the next adventure!

We will pick you up at Sorong Airport (Dominik Osok Airport) or your hotel. Transfer to harbour Sorong (Nusa Hamina). Depending on time of arrival, check dive will be in Matan island on the way to Misool, otherwise will be at Daram island (Misool).

Daram Islands are the easternmost islands group in Misool area and is part of a 300,000-acre marine conservation area. Here you can see the stunning sea fan forests, gorgonians, and soft corals which are homes for the small marine creatures, such as pygmy seahorses, and many more creatures. Dive in Andiamo, Candy Store, Warna Berwarna, Yiliet kecil.

Warakaraket islandDive in the fabulous dive sites Tank Rock or Nudi Rock with a vast area of hard and soft coral. In Boo West, Karang Bayangan (Magic Mountain) dive sites you will see abundant fish and coral reef life. Night dive is in Yillet besar.

Early morning we sail to Wayilbatan Island. Diving at Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Barracuda Rock, Wayilbatan Bay (night dive).

Balbulol island. Dive in Pet rock, 3 Rock, and Plateau. In the evening we cross to Central Raja Ampat.

Piaynemo Island. We will dive in the beautiful Melissa Garden and Keruo Channel. In the afternoon, hike up to Piaynemo viewpoint where you can enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding islands. At night we will dive in Galaxy dive site.

Kawe island. The waters around Kawe are home to a number of outstanding

dive sites. We will dive in Eagle Rock 1, Eagle Rock 2, and Black Rock.

Yanggefo island has a number of excellent dive sites in for experienced divers and mostly have strong currents. Here you can see reef sharks, schools of tuna, jacks, barracuda, various reef fishes. Dive sites: Mayhem, Citrus Reef, Barracuda Reef, and Mangrove Ridge (night dive).

Airborek Island (Dampier strait). We will dive at Manta ridge which is known for its strong currents, diver must really follow the directions of the dive guide. Manta Sandy is a cleaning station for mantas and this dive site does not have strong current. Next dive will be in Arborek Reef and night dive will be in Arborek Jetty.

Mansuar island and Kri island (Dampier strait) – 4 dives. Dive sites: Sawendarek, Cape Cri, Yenbuba Reef, Yenbuba jetty (night dive).

Mansuar island and Kri island (Dampier Strait). Here, we can see beautiful and varied coral reefs with schools of sweet lips, barracuda, fussilers, and other marine life creature. Dive sites are Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, Chicken Reef, Mioskon Reef (night dive).

Day 12 Saonek island 2 diveHere we can dive relaxed. There is no current and we can see small marine life creature. Dive sites: Saonek Besar, Saonek Kecil.

Departure day, Sorong. After breakfast, we will transfer you to hotel or airport. Thank you for diving with Lady Denok Liveaboard. See you again in the next destinations.