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Dewi Nusantara

Discover Indonesia’s Premier Luxury Liveaboard Diving Experience

A grand wooden three-masted topsail schooner was custom-built for scuba-diving and snorkelling explorations. Dewi Nusantara is Southeast Asia’s largest, most iconic and elegant liveaboard yacht. The “Goddess of the Archipelago” is a floating masterpiece that sets the gold standard for luxury diving across Indonesia’s pristine waters.

  • Maximum 18 guests / up to 4 dives a day
  • Full Board Accommodation
  • Three-masted Wooden Schooner
  • 5 Star Restaurant Onboard
  • Suite Cabin w/ Ocean View Available
  • AC Cabins and En-suite Bathroom

Dewi Nusantara offers a five-star liveaboard experience even in the furthest corners of the Indonesian archipelago.

With an overall length of 58 meters and a beam of 12 metres, the three-masted schooner moves with grace and stability that only larger ships can offer. Two thousand square meters of sail are complemented by two 500-horsepower marine engines and two de-salinators, each producing 5000 litres of fresh water daily. The “Goddess of the Archipelago” was purposely designed to operate independently for long periods at sea while offering unparalleled comfort.

Eight spacious air-conditioned Deluxe Staterooms can be adapted to either a double bed or twin singles, each with a spacious en-suite bathroom. The Master Cabin, the size of a large hotel suite, is positioned at the aft of the boat to provide spectacular sea views.

Guests aboard Dewi Nusantara can experience the romance of a bygone era and indulge in the luxury of space from bow to stern. The vessel features a vast lounge, a large outdoor relaxation area, and two different sun decks. The dining facilities rival those of a five-star restaurant.

Thanks to its size, Dewi Nusantara is regarded as the ultimate liveaboard dive boat in Indonesia. Its discreet and attentive Indonesian crew of 19 is complemented by one cruise director and four dive masters, all with vast experience in the diving destinations.

Master Suite

The Master Suite, located in the aft quarters of the main deck, is the ship’s signature room and is a marvel of design and comfort. It occupies the vessel’s full width and has a 180-degree view of the ocean behind the ship from the stern. With its 46 square meters, it is the largest room onboard and indeed one of the largest suites available on any liveaboard in the world.

  • Air-conditioning
  • En-suite bathroom and shower
  • King-sized bed
  • Ocean view windows
  • Large corner sofa
  • Wardrobe
  • Bath tub

Deluxe Stateroom

The lower deck houses eight individually designed Deluxe Staterooms, each 20 m² with unique carvings and color themes. Fully air-conditioned, they can be configured as twin or double beds and feature en-suite bathrooms, reading lights, 220V outlets, portholes, storage, and a desk for private work.

  • Air-conditioning
  • En-suite bathroom and shower
  • Twin single or double bed
  • Reading lights
  • Porthole
  • Hanging / drawer storage
  • Desk
  • Wardrobe

Route Options

Experience magical up-close encounters with pelagics and photograph the stunning corals and the marine creatures they house at Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat on the western tip of Papua New Guinea also known as “The Four Kings”, represents the main islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool as well as an additional 1500 sand and small rock islands with amazing channels, mangroves, caves and tunnels home to over 1000 species of fish. At the beautiful island of Mansuar you will experience up close encounters with majestic manta rays. Jef Fam, a group of unique islands, offers sightings of wobbegong and epaulet sharks as well as sites covered with colourful hard and soft corals.

With an overall length of 57 meters, there are eight spacious air-conditioned staterooms that can be adapted to either twin or double use, each with its own ensuite bathroom. Her discreet and attentive Indonesian crew of 18 is complemented by four dive-masters who all have a long experience in the area. With her state of the art diving equipment Dewi Nusantara has become the ultimate live-aboard diving platform in Indonesia.

Raja Ampat casts a spell on all who visit: scuba divers, scientists, photographers, and crusty sea salts alike. This group of majestic islands, located on the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s Papuan “Bird’s Head Seascape,” lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the most bio-diverse marine region on earth. There are some areas where soft corals and sea fans dominate, others with amazing, diverse hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Then there is the marine life – lots of it, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. Raja Ampat’s reefs, from pygmy seahorses to top predators, are teeming with life.

Mioskon & Kri
Mioskon and Kri are just two of many islands offshore from the Gam and Waigeo shorelines in the Dampier Strait. The seascape around these islands features some of the most spectacular scuba diving anywhere on the planet. Magnificent coral gardens, thrilling seamounts, big fish encounters, and amazing critter activity are the order of the day here in this marine paradise.

Yangello
Scuba diving around Yangello is very popular with visiting divers. The coral-covered ridges, reefs, and seamounts around the island create a number of excellent and exciting dive sites. One of the most popular seamounts to dive at Yangello is called Mayhem, close to the west side of the island. This is a current-washed, shallow coral reef for experienced divers seeking a little more adventure. Another submerged reef formation, Batu Dalam, is just south-west of Mayhem. Its shallowest depth is 10 metres, and it could prove to be interesting with some exploration and effort.

Wofoh
Despite the fact that the Wofoh Islands have a limited number of dive sites, they remain a popular destination for visiting yachts. With easy anchorages, pristine reefs, and sublime beaches, it is not difficult to see why. The sites at Wofoh are concentrated around the southern tip of the islands; both are excellent and can be combined into a single dive if needed.

Aljui Bay
Diving at Aljui is quite different from other locations in Raja Ampat; it is geared much more towards smaller critters than huge schools of fish and vast coral fields. The edges of the islands in the bay drop very steeply along sloping reefs and walls. Different species of pygmy seahorses make their lifelong homes on the large fan corals that sprout from the steep reefs. In addition, nudibranchs of all types are easy to find around the slopes, ledges, and reefs.

Penemu
Lying just under 15 nautical miles west of Arborek Island, the Penemu Group is a big favourite with visiting yachts. With numerous exciting land and watersports activities, this island collection has a lot to offer.

Daram
The large island of Daram marks the easternmost boundary of the Misool region. The vast majority of the dive sites are not located around the island itself, but rather a short distance to the north-west. They are undoubtedly some of the most astonishing and colourful in the entire area.

Wayil
The Wayil dive sites are mostly clustered around the western end of Wayilbatan Island. Comprising multi-peaked seamounts, karst island ridges, and exciting passages, they all feature abundant coral growth and a wealth of both pelagic and reefdwelling marine life.

Jef Pele, Lili & Kepotsol
The large island of Jef Pele, as well as the nearby Lili and Kepotsol groups, do not suffer from the concentration of divers and yachts that now visit the anchorages and marine attractions further east. However, they do feature some excellent diving opportunities.

Fiabacet & Boo
The dive sites in and around Fiabacet and Boo are quite honestly some of the very finest that Raja Ampat, Indonesia, or even the planet has to offer. The south side’s deep ocean floor rises to a marine topography that features a labyrinth of interconnected ridges and seamounts. These act as filters for the nutrient-rich currents flowing up and over the complex seascape, causing the vibrant reefs to explode in a riot of colour and form.

The Sagewin Strait, Batanta
The southern side of Batanta does not have the picture-perfect panoramas that are normally associated with Raja Ampat, but it does have some of the finest dive sites in the region for searching out weird and wonderful critters. Most underwater exploration of this area has concentrated along the southern shores of Batanta Island at its south-western end rather than further up the strait or along the coastline of Salawati on the other side. However, from time to time, discoveries of both new dive sites and rare and elusive marine creatures are often made.

Cruise Notes

• The suggested itinerary is not fixed. During the cruise, the captain and cruise director assess the prevailing sea, weather, and tide conditions. Where possible, our guest’s preferences for certain dive sites will be taken into account.

• The locations included in this itinerary are by no means the only points of interest along the route. There are many more anchorage and activity options available.

• The destinations and anchorages in this presentation are not necessarily in the order the cruise might follow. They are there solely to make the routing easier to understand.

• At times, guests may wish to stay longer at certain anchorages to fully take advantage of what is on offer in that area. The captain and cruise director have discretion over this as long as it fits within the cruise timeline.

• Between anchorages, there can be longer passages, mostly undertaken during the night.

• Aside from the arrival and departure destinations, our itineraries avoid densely populated areas and busy ports.

• Some of these anchorages offer a variety of activities besides scuba diving and snorkelling, such as kayaking or SUP/paddle boarding. Occasionally, we offer village and cultural visits along with other wonderful topside attractions.

12 Days / 11 Nights

DAY 1: Sorong
Guests will arrive at the airport and be met by the arrivals team and taken by car to the harbor and then by tender to the ship. Guests will enjoy a cold towel and a refreshing welcome drink before being shown to allocated cabins. After that, the dive team will help guests unpack and store their dive equipment, assemble tanks, and deal with any requests or queries. After this, it’s time to relax before a safety briefing around 6 pm. At 7 pm guests will sit down to a traditional Indonesian “welcome” meal and enjoy refreshments. The boat will normally be underway to the next destination by 5 pm.

Please note: It is highly recommend arriving in the town of embarkation one day before the starting date of the cruise, and staying one night in a hotel. This precaution will provide flexibility in case of unexpected flight delays or cancellations, allowing for any potential flight changes.

DAY 2 -10
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.

DAY 11
On the final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives - sail back to the harbor.

DAY 12: Kaimana
Guests depart in the morning – guests will be transferred to the airport by tender and then by cars and assisted at check-in by the Dewi Nusantara team.

The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

Dewi Nusantara presents a brand new itinerary that combines some exciting new areas for our guests on the Goddess of the Archipelago to discover. It covers the seascape to the south and east of Buru Island, the Lease Islands of Ambon, Haruku, and Saparua, the famous Banda Islands, and will also include some of the well-known destinations at the eastern end of the intriguingly named Forgotten Islands chain. The scuba diving highlights along the route take in the whole spectrum of Indonesia’s world famous underwater world.

The Manipa Strait
The wide channel that separates the islands of Buru and Ambon features four smaller islands along its path. Known as the Manipa Strait, the islands in the stream - Boano, Kelang, Manipa, and Ambelau - offer relatively new dive sites, with plenty more to be discovered.

Laha (Ambon)
Laha’s sublime critter diving is a well-known hotspot for underwater image makers. The sand and gravel slopes, piers, and coral heads of Laha are home to some of the planet’s most soughtafter photographic subjects. On these sites, the weird and wonderful psychedelic frog fish was discovered. Who knows what other cryptic wonders these sites might hide?

The Lease Islands (Central Maluku)
In addition to having a rich history of the spice trade, the islands of Ambon, Haruku, and Saparua are also home to some of Indonesia’s best diving. Their southern shores, as well as the smaller island of Nusa Laut, offer a wide range of wonderful sites.

The Banda Islands
Now firmly on any tropical diver’s wish list, the remote Banda Islands are a sparkling oasis that rises out of the deep blue Banda Sea. Aside from a remarkable topside history, this region boasts some of the world’s finest diving, ranging from critter havens in the harbour to the magnificent walls and reefs of the outer islands of the group.

The East Forgotten Islands
The programme also features Manuk Island. This is located at the end of the dynamic Damar Ridge, the marine mountain range that is home to the majority of the intriguingly named Forgotten Islands. Here, our guests can witness vibrant coral reefs and walls plunging into the pristine depths, and they also have the opportunity to spot some of the larger inhabitants of the Banda Sea. Manuk Island is also home to a surprisingly large population of sea snakes (kraits).
v Get On-Board with Dewi Nusantara
For a limited number of cruises during the cruising season, Dewi Nusantara will depart on these exciting new Central Maluku itineraries. Begin your next scuba adventure on board the Indonesian archipelago’s premier liveaboard and experience the best that Indonesia has to offer, along with Dewi Nusantara’s outstanding service, exceptional facilities, and her highly experienced crew.

Cruise Notes

• The suggested itinerary is not fixed. During the cruise, the captain and cruise director assess the prevailing sea, weather, and tide conditions. Where possible, our guest’s preferences for certain dive sites will be taken into account.

• The locations included in this itinerary are by no means the only points of interest along the route. There are many more anchorage and activity options available.

• The destinations and anchorages in this presentation are not necessarily in the order the cruise might follow. They are there solely to make the routing easier to understand.

• At times, guests may wish to stay longer at certain anchorages to fully take advantage of what is on offer in that area. The captain and cruise director have discretion over this as long as it fits within the cruise timeline.

• Between anchorages, there can be longer passages, mostly undertaken during the night.

• Aside from the arrival and departure destinations, our itineraries avoid densely populated areas and busy ports.

• Some of these anchorages offer a variety of activities besides scuba diving and snorkelling, such as kayaking or SUP/paddle boarding. Occasionally, we offer village and cultural visits along with other wonderful topside attractions.

12 Days / 11 Nights

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Embarkation – Ambon

Guests are greeted upon arrival at Ambon Airport and transferred by car to the harbor, then by tender to the vessel. A cold towel and welcome drink are served upon boarding, followed by cabin check-in. The dive team will assist with equipment setup and any special requests. Guests can relax onboard before attending a safety briefing at 6:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, a traditional Indonesian welcome dinner is served. The vessel typically departs for the next destination by 5:00 PM.

Note: It is highly recommended to arrive in Ambon one day prior to embarkation and stay overnight. This allows flexibility in case of any flight delays or cancellations.

Days 2–10: Diving Days

Enjoy 3–4 dives per day, including night dives when possible. On days when the vessel is relocating, only 2 dives may be scheduled. Dive sites will be chosen based on optimal conditions and guest preferences.

Day 11: Final Diving Day

Guests will enjoy 1–2 morning dives before the vessel begins its return to the harbor. This is the final day of diving.

Day 12: Disembarkation – Sorong

After a final breakfast onboard, guests are transferred to Sorong Airport by tender and car. Dewi Nusantara staff will assist with airport check-in and onward travel arrangements.

Important: The last dive takes place on the penultimate day of the trip. A minimum 24-hour surface interval is recommended before flying.

For a single cruise during her busy season, Dewi Nusantara begins this journey across the north coastline of North Papua, before arriving at the far-flung eastern Indonesian region of Cenderawasih Bay. This gives our guests exclusive access to some of the very best dive sites that the bay has to offer.

The Birdshead Peninsula & Cenderawasih Bay
Located along the northern coastline of West Papua, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia’s largest marine national park, makes up part of what is known as the Bird’s Head Seascape. Relatively new to the Southeast Asian scuba diving community, Cenderawasih Bay is one of the latest additions to the Indonesian archipelago’s already outstanding portfolio of cruise itineraries.

The remote islands and strikingly colourful coral reef systems scattered inside the bay are astonishing areas to explore. Rising from the deep blue sea, the crystal-clear waters and sparkling reefs teem with marine life. The picture-perfect beaches that surround many of the tiny tropical islands appear to have been man-made for some grand advertising campaign, creating unbelievable locations for a wide range of watersports and other exciting activities.

The bay harbours a natural beauty, becoming a south-Pacific paradise. The surrounding Papuan mainland and islands are home to a host of rare creatures. Some of them are endemic to the region, such as forest wallabies, possums, and bandicoots, as well as the sleepy and secretive cuscus, which inhabit the lowlands, gorges, and hilly forests. The continental-sized island of Papua, along with the Amazon, has the largest concentration of bird species on the planet, and Cenderawasih Bay is home to many of them, including the rare and elusive “Birds of Paradise.”

The list of native species is not limited to land-based animals; the bay is also home to numerous indiginous marine species. Cenderawasih Bay is geologically separated from the south-west reaches of the Pacific Ocean by a deep marine ridge stretching across its northern border. It features many creatures not found at other destinations, making it a unique and unusual cruising ground for adventurous scuba diving exploration and budding marine biologists.

The main attraction, however, and the stars of a Cenderawasih Bay expedition, are the awe-inspiring, up-close-and-personal whaleshark encounters deep inside the bay at Kwatisore. Snorkelling with these impressive creatures in the wild is a humbling experience, and Cenderawasih Bay features an excursion second to none. At night, the local fishermen sling nets underneath their tethered fishing platforms to catch baitfish. This activity has attracted the attention of the local whaleshark population. These gigantic fish like to gather below the nets to suck up a free meal. Numerous whalesharks are often observed during a single excursion, creating a truly spectacular experience for snorkellers and divers alike.

Get On-Board with Dewi Nusantara
For a single cruise during her busy season, Dewi Nusantara begins this journey across the north coastline of North Papua, before arriving at the far-flung eastern Indonesian region of Cenderawasih Bay. This gives our guests exclusive access to some of the very best dive sites that the bay has to offer.

Begin your next scuba adventure on board the Indonesian archipelago’s premier liveaboard and experience the best that Indonesia has to offer, along with Dewi Nusantara’s outstanding service, exceptional facilities, and her highly experienced crew

Cruise Notes

• The suggested itinerary is not fixed. During the cruise, the captain and cruise director assess the prevailing sea, weather, and tide conditions. Where possible, our guest’s preferences for certain dive sites will be taken into account.

• The locations included in this itinerary are by no means the only points of interest along the route. There are many more anchorage and activity options available.

• The destinations and anchorages in this presentation are not necessarily in the order the cruise might follow. They are there solely to make the routing easier to understand.

• At times, guests may wish to stay longer at certain anchorages to fully take advantage of what is on offer in that area. The captain and cruise director have discretion over this as long as it fits within the cruise timeline.

• Between anchorages, there can be longer passages, mostly undertaken during the night.

• Aside from the arrival and departure destinations, our itineraries avoid densely populated areas and busy ports.

• Some of these anchorages offer a variety of activities besides scuba diving and snorkelling, such as kayaking or SUP/paddle boarding. Occasionally, we offer village and cultural visits along with other wonderful topside attractions.

Raja Ampat casts a spell on all who visit: scuba divers, scientists, photographers, and crusty sea salts alike. This group of majestic islands, located on the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s Papuan “Bird’s Head Seascape,” lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the most bio-diverse marine region on earth. There are some areas where soft corals and sea fans dominate, others with amazing, diverse hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Then there is the marine life – lots of it, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. Raja Ampat’s reefs, from pygmy seahorses to top predators, are teeming with life.

All of North Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat casts a spell on all who visit: scientists, photographers, novice divers, and crusty sea salts alike. This group of majestic islands, located in the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s Papuan “Bird’s Head Seascape,” lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the most bio-diverse marine region on earth. There are some areas where soft corals and sea fans dominate, others with amazing, diverse hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Then there is the marine life - lots of it, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. Raja Ampat’s reefs, from pygmy seahorses to top predators, are teeming with life.

The region is huge, 50,000 sq km, with hundreds of islands and an astounding array of habitats, translating to wildly different diving experiences. They range from pelagic drift dives to magic muck dives, and even some habitats that are special to Raja Ampat, such as clear-water mangroves with corals growing right next to them. There are thousands of potential dive sites, and there are chances for new and amazing discoveries on every trip.

Raja Ampat is also known for its spectacular above-water scenery. Sparsely inhabited, most of the region still has pristine rain forests atop dramatic limestone islands and cliffs, uninhabited bays with white sand beaches, and all sorts of hidden treasures to greet the intrepid explorer. It’s a kayaker’s dream - an intricate coastline with caves, bays, gorges, and hidden rivers, all buzzing with exotic tropical wildlife.

The friendly people of Raja Ampat have primarily been able to maintain their traditional way of life and values, making it an exciting destination and an anthropological haven. There is a wide variety of community celebrations, including various types of music, dancing, singing performances, and lots of fun!

For a limited number of cruises during the months of August and September, Dewi Nusantara focuses her itineraries on the northern region of the Raja Ampat marine protected park, giving our guests exclusive access to some of the very best dive sites that Raja Ampat has to offer., without the crowds.

Get On-Board with Dewi Nusantara
Dewi Nusantara was among the original group of purpose-built liveaboard yachts to explore Raja Ampat. To this day she still concentrates the majority of her cruising season around this sensational region of the Indonesian archipelago.

Begin your next scuba adventure on board the Indonesian archipelago’s premier liveaboard and experience the best that Indonesia has to offer, along with Dewi Nusantara’s outstanding service, exceptional facilities, and her highly experienced crew

Cruise Notes

• The suggested itinerary is not fixed. During the cruise, the captain and cruise director assess the prevailing sea, weather, and tide conditions. Where possible, our guest’s preferences for certain dive sites will be taken into account.

• The locations included in this itinerary are by no means the only points of interest along the route. There are many more anchorage and activity options available.

• The destinations and anchorages in this presentation are not necessarily in the order the cruise might follow. They are there solely to make the routing easier to understand.

• At times, guests may wish to stay longer at certain anchorages to fully take advantage of what is on offer in that area. The captain and cruise director have discretion over this as long as it fits within the cruise timeline.

• Between anchorages, there can be longer passages, mostly undertaken during the night.

• Aside from the arrival and departure destinations, our itineraries avoid densely populated areas and busy ports.

• Some of these anchorages offer a variety of activities besides scuba diving and snorkelling, such as kayaking or SUP/paddle boarding. Occasionally, we offer village and cultural visits along with other wonderful topside attractions.

This intriguing new cruise route takes Dewi Nusantara from Sorong, the principal departure port for the Raja Ampat islands, all the way down south to explore the seldom dived sites of the Bomberai Peninsula. Along the way, we will be able to explore some of the very best scuba diving regions that eastern Indonesia has to offer.

Misool
Our first port of call is Misool, the most southerly of the famed Raja Ampat islands. As many of our guests already know, Misool is overflowing with some of the world’s most iconic and well-known dive sites.

The Bomberai Peninsula
Sailing further south, we come to the sprawling Bomberai Peninsula, where a wealth of brand new marine adventures await. Offshore, there are numerous newly discovered seamounts literally buzzing with marine life. Closer to the peninsula’s dramatic coastline, there is plenty more to see, along with some very intriguing surprises.

The Pisang Islands
The Pisang Island group is now much more than just a waypoint between Raja Ampat and Triton Bay. Dewi Nusantara’s personnel have had the fortunate opportunity to extensively explore the area’s scuba diving potential and discover a whole host of exciting new sites.

The Sagewin Strait, South-West Batanta
And now for something completely different. The critter diving sites on the south side of Batanta Island, facing the Sagewin Strait, are fast gaining mythical status. The sand and gravel slopes are the perfect habitat for the weird and wonderful small creatures that make Indonesian scuba diving so special.

Get On-Board with Dewi Nusantara
We have designed this exciting new itinerary to allow our guests to explore even more of eastern Indonesia’s unique marine environments while also taking in some of the planet’s most breathtaking topside scenery. Dewi Nusantara will depart on a pair of these exciting new cruise adventures in October each year, traveling between two of Indonesia’s most iconic dive destinations and taking in a brand new one along the way.

Begin your next scuba adventure on board the Indonesian archipelago’s premier liveaboard and experience the best that Indonesia has to offer, along with Dewi Nusantara’s outstanding service, exceptional facilities, and her highly experienced crew.

Cruise Notes

• The suggested itinerary is not fixed. During the cruise, the captain and cruise director assess the prevailing sea, weather, and tide conditions. Where possible, our guest’s preferences for certain dive sites will be taken into account.

• The locations included in this itinerary are by no means the only points of interest along the route. There are many more anchorage and activity options available.

• The destinations and anchorages in this presentation are not necessarily in the order the cruise might follow. They are there solely to make the routing easier to understand.

• At times, guests may wish to stay longer at certain anchorages to fully take advantage of what is on offer in that area. The captain and cruise director have discretion over this as long as it fits within the cruise timeline.

• Between anchorages, there can be longer passages, mostly undertaken during the night.

• Aside from the arrival and departure destinations, our itineraries avoid densely populated areas and busy ports.

• Some of these anchorages offer a variety of activities besides scuba diving and snorkelling, such as kayaking or SUP/paddle boarding. Occasionally, we offer village and cultural visits along with other wonderful topside attractions.

The region is huge, 50,000 sq km, with hundreds of islands and an astounding array of habitats, translating to wildly different diving experiences. They range from pelagic drift dives to magic muck dives, and there are even some habitats that are special to Raja Ampat, such as clear-water mangroves with corals growing right next to them. There are thousands of potential dive sites, and there are chances for new and amazing discoveries on every trip.

Raja Ampat, including Kofiau
Raja Ampat casts a spell on all who visit: scuba divers, scientists, photographers, and crusty sea salts alike. This group of majestic islands, located on the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s Papuan “Bird’s Head Seascape,” lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the most bio-diverse marine region on earth. There are some areas where soft corals and sea fans dominate, others with amazing, diverse hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Then there is the marine life - lots of it, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world. Raja Ampat’s reefs, from pygmy seahorses to top predators, are teeming with life.

The region is huge, 50,000 sq km, with hundreds of islands and an astounding array of habitats, translating to wildly different diving experiences. They range from pelagic drift dives to magic muck dives, and there are even some habitats that are special to Raja Ampat, such as clear-water mangroves with corals growing right next to them. There are thousands of potential dive sites, and there are chances for new and amazing discoveries on every trip.

Raja Ampat is also known for its spectacular above-water scenery. Sparsely inhabited, most of the region still has pristine rain forests atop dramatic limestone islands and cliffs, uninhabited bays with white sand beaches, and all sorts of hidden treasures to greet the intrepid explorer. It’s a kayaker’s dream - an intricate coastline with caves, bays, gorges, and hidden rivers, all buzzing with exotic tropical wildlife and rare plants. The friendly people of Raja Ampat have primarily been able to maintain their traditional way of life and values, making it an exciting destination and an anthropological haven. There is a wide variety of community celebrations, including various types of music, dancing, singing performances, and lots of fun!

Get On-Board with Dewi Nusantara
Dewi Nusantara was among the original group of purpose-built liveaboard yachts to explore Raja Ampat. To this day she still concentrates the majority of her cruising season around this sensational region of the Indonesian archipelago. For two cruises spanning October and November during her cruising season, Dewi Nusantara adds another, less travelled, destination to her All of Raja Ampat cruises. She will drop anchor at the remote outpost of Kofiau to sample marine wonders where few other yachts ever visit. Begin your next scuba adventure on board the Indonesian archipelago’s premier liveaboard and experience the best that Indonesia has to offer, along with Dewi Nusantara’s outstanding service, exceptional facilities, and her highly experienced crew.

Cruise Notes

• The suggested itinerary is not fixed. During the cruise, the captain and cruise director assess the prevailing sea, weather, and tide conditions. Where possible, our guest’s preferences for certain dive sites will be taken into account.

• The locations included in this itinerary are by no means the only points of interest along the route. There are many more anchorage and activity options available.

• The destinations and anchorages in this presentation are not necessarily in the order the cruise might follow. They are there solely to make the routing easier to understand.

• At times, guests may wish to stay longer at certain anchorages to fully take advantage of what is on offer in that area. The captain and cruise director have discretion over this as long as it fits within the cruise timeline.

• Between anchorages, there can be longer passages, mostly undertaken during the night.

• Aside from the arrival and departure destinations, our itineraries avoid densely populated areas and busy ports.

• Some of these anchorages offer a variety of activities besides scuba diving and snorkelling, such as kayaking or SUP/paddle boarding. Occasionally, we offer village and cultural visits along with other wonderful topside attractions.

10 Days / 9 Nights

Day 1: Arrival & Boarding
•Arrive at the Airport and transfer to the Liveaboard.
•Welcome briefing, safety orientation, and cabin check-in.
•Relax onboard and enjoy the scenic departure as the vessel sets sail.
•Welcome dinner and meet your fellow divers and crew.

Days 2 to 9: Diving & Exploration in Komodo and Sumbawa
•Over the next few days, explore some of the best diving and cultural experiences.

Daily Activities:
•Up to 3-4 dives daily, including night dives at select locations.
•Snorkeling, kayaking, and land excursions at remote islands and cultural sites.
•Scenic cruising through stunning archipelagos.

Day 10: Disembarkation
•Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before disembarking.
•Transfer to the Airport for your onward journey.
The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

12 Days / 11 Nights

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kalabahi & Boarding

Morning/Afternoon:
Guests arrive at Kalabahi Airport and are transferred to the liveaboard. Upon arrival, they are welcomed by the crew, settle into their cabins, and attend a safety briefing.

Afternoon:
Guests relax onboard as the vessel departs Kalabahi and begins cruising toward Alor.

Evening:
A welcome dinner is served, followed by a briefing on the itinerary ahead.

Days 2 to 11: Diving & Exploration in Alor, Pantar, Lembata, Adonara, and Flores

Over the course of nine days, guests explore some of Indonesia’s most diverse marine ecosystems and stunning landscapes.

Alor Archipelago Highlights:
– Discover outstanding muck diving sites featuring rare critters such as rhinopias, mimic octopus, and frogfish.
– Dive into current-swept sites known to attract pelagic species including sharks and rays.
– Visit traditional villages to witness local fishing practices and the distinctive hand-weaving culture.

Pantar Highlights:
– Explore dramatic drop-offs and volcanic underwater topography.
– Encounter schooling fish, reef sharks, and macro life in pristine coral gardens.
– Take shore excursions to enjoy geothermal hot springs and panoramic viewpoints.

Lembata Highlights:
– Dive vibrant coral reefs and vertical walls teeming with marine life.
– Learn about the traditional whaling culture of Lamalera village (seasonal).
– Kayak, snorkel, or relax on beautiful, unspoiled beaches.

Adonara Highlights:
– Discover hidden dive sites with thriving coral ecosystems and rich marine biodiversity.
– Spot seasonal pelagics, including manta rays, in crystal-clear waters.
– Cruise past scenic views of active volcanoes and lush landscapes.

Flores Highlights:
– Experience colorful coral gardens and wall dives filled with life.
– Visit local communities and hike through Flores’ rugged terrain.
– Participate in optional snorkeling and kayaking excursions along the coastline.

Daily Activities:
– Up to 3–4 dives per day, including optional night dives at select sites.
– Cultural visits and shore excursions.
– Opportunities for kayaking, snorkeling, and relaxing on remote beaches.
– Activities and dive schedules may vary based on weather and guest preferences.

Day 12: Disembarkation in Maumere

Morning:
Guests enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Maumere. Transfers to Maumere Airport are arranged for onward flights.

Note: The last dive is scheduled on the penultimate day of the trip. A 24-hour surface interval before flying is strongly recommended.

10 Days / 9 Nights

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Maumere & Boarding

Morning/Afternoon:
Guests arrive at Maumere Airport and are transferred to the liveaboard.
They are welcomed by the crew, check into their cabins, and receive a safety briefing.

Afternoon:
Guests relax on board as the vessel departs Maumere and sets course toward Taka Bonerate.

Evening:
A welcome dinner is served, along with an overview of the itinerary.

Days 2 to 9: Diving & Exploration in Maumere Bay, Adonara, Lembata, Pantar, Alor

Throughout the journey, guests explore diverse underwater habitats—from vibrant coral gardens to dramatic underwater slopes—paired with cultural encounters and serene remote locations.

Maumere Bay Highlights:
– Offers dive sites for all levels, from shallow coral gardens rich in macro life to deeper slopes with pelagics.
– Key locations include Pulau Besar, Dambilah, Pangabatang, and the Flores mainland.
– Marine life includes reef sharks, rays, turtles, and rare critters like frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and ghost pipefish.
– Night dives reveal bioluminescent plankton and active nocturnal species.
– A WWII-era Japanese freighter wreck near Wai Terang adds historical intrigue.

Tanjung Gidong Highlights:
– Dive dramatic coral-covered rock formations and sloping reefs.
– Key dive sites stretch from a vibrant mini-wall to a 400-meter rubble slope leading to a current trap.
– Spot large marine life such as sharks, mantas, groupers, dogtooth tunas, and Napoleon wrasses.
– Ideal for macro photographers: nudibranchs, shrimp, pygmy seahorses, and skeleton shrimp are commonly sighted.

The Ipet Islands Highlights:
– Dive pristine reefs, particularly on the northern seaward side.
– Signature site: Ipet Barrier Ridge, a 1,000-meter coral ridge leading to a dramatic wall rich with sharks, marble rays, and barracudas.
– Other sites include a drift through Konaweh Channel and reef slopes of Boling Strait.
– Perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding through mangrove-lined waterways.
– Shallow reefs and protected areas make this ideal for snorkeling and water sports.

Wai Wowang Highlights:
– Located near the town of Lewoleba in Leba Leba Bay.
– Wai Wowang offers a tranquil anchorage with premier macro diving.
– "Muck" diving reveals rare and fascinating critters.
– A blend of freshwater runoff, sandy slopes, and soft currents nurtures a rich micro-ecosystem.

Note: Dive schedules and activities are flexible and may be adjusted based on weather and guest preferences.

Day 10: Disembarkation in Maumere

Morning:
Guests enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Maumere.
Transfers are provided to the airport for onward travel.

Important:
The last dive of the trip takes place on the penultimate day. A minimum 24-hour surface interval is recommended before flying.

10 Days / 9 Nights

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Maumere & Boarding

Morning/Afternoon:
Guests arrive at Maumere Airport and are transferred to the liveaboard.
They are welcomed by the crew, shown to their cabins, and given a safety briefing.

Afternoon:
Guests relax on board as the vessel departs Maumere and begins its journey toward Taka Bonerate.

Evening:
A welcome dinner is served, followed by an overview of the itinerary ahead.

Days 2 to 9: Diving & Exploration in Maumere Bay, Adonara, Lembata, Pantar, Alor

Each day offers a blend of thrilling dives, cultural encounters, and tranquil moments in some of Indonesia’s most spectacular marine and coastal environments.

Maumere Bay Highlights:
– Dive sites suitable for all levels, from shallow coral gardens to deep slopes where pelagic species roam.
– Key areas include Pulau Besar, Dambilah, Pangabatang, and the Flores mainland.
– Frequent encounters with reef sharks, rays, turtles, and whales and dolphins in open water.
– Excellent critter diving in volcanic black sand, home to frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and ghost pipefish.
– Night dives reveal bioluminescent plankton and vibrant nocturnal life.
– Wreck diving at a WWII-era Japanese freighter near Wai Terang adds historical depth.

Pomana & Gosong Bone Highlights:
– Vibrant shallow reefs drop into dramatic walls adorned with barrel sponges, sea fans, and corals.
– Frequent sightings of tuna, trevallies, barracudas, eagle rays, and reef sharks.
– Macro divers can explore coral flats and vertical walls teeming with hidden life.

Tanjung Gidong Highlights:
– Dive around dramatic rock formations and sloping reefs on the headland’s southwest and northeast corners.
– Sites include a colorful mini-wall, a 400-meter rubble slope, and a current trap rich in biodiversity.
– Encounters may include mantas, groupers, dogtooth tunas, and Napoleon wrasses.
– Macro life includes nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, shrimp, and other critters.

The Ipet Islands Highlights:
– Dive sites span coral-covered ridges, steep walls, and drift dives through narrow channels.
– Ipet Barrier Ridge offers sightings of various sharks, marble rays, and schooling barracudas.
– Kayaking and paddleboarding through mangrove-lined waterways are excellent non-diving activities.
– Shallow reefs offer superb snorkeling opportunities.

Waihinga & Lewaling Highlights:
– The northeast drop-off stretches for over 4 km, descending into sheer, coral-encrusted walls.
– Explore ledges, caverns, and fish-rich habitats ideal for advanced divers.
– A thrilling dive experience along a sharp reef boundary into the blue abyss.

Wai Wowang Highlights:
– A peaceful anchorage near Lewoleba, in the scenic Leba Leba Bay.
– Known for its world-class muck diving and rare critters.
– A unique combination of freshwater runoff, sand, and reef attracts diverse macro species.
– Great for underwater photographers and those seeking unusual marine life.

Note: Dive schedules and activities may vary based on weather conditions and guest preferences.

Day 10: Disembarkation in Kalabahi

Morning:
Guests enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Kalabahi.
Transfers are provided to the airport for their onward journey.

11 Days / 10 Nights

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Boarding

Morning/Afternoon:
Guests arrive and are transferred to the liveaboard vessel.
They are welcomed aboard with a safety briefing, orientation, and cabin check-in.

Afternoon:
Time to relax onboard and enjoy the scenic departure from port.

Evening:
A welcome dinner is served, offering the chance to meet the crew and fellow guests as the adventure begins.

Days 2 to 10: Diving & Exploration in the Forgotten Islands – Historic Banda & Ambon

Over the course of nine days, guests explore the pristine marine ecosystems, dramatic volcanic landscapes, and historical highlights of this remote and beautiful region.

Banda Sea – Volcanic Awe in the Heart of Indonesia:
The Banda Islands, steeped in colonial spice trade history, are located in the heart of the Banda Sea. Their remote location and limited human impact have preserved a rich underwater world of vibrant coral reefs, immense sea fans, towering sponges, and bustling marine biodiversity.

Banda Sea – Discover the Forgotten Islands:
Diving with Dewi Nusantara, guests visit the region’s top dive sites to witness the Banda Sea’s vast array of marine life. Big fish like dogtooth tuna and Mobula rays are common, along with dense schools of fusiliers and thousands of triggerfish.
Macro lovers can enjoy encounters with mandarin fish and the elusive Ambon scorpionfish.

Marine megafauna often spotted includes spinner dolphins, orcas, and various whale species such as melonhead, pilot, blue, and humpback whales.
Currents are generally mild, making for enjoyable dives with excellent visibility, though some sites may have stronger conditions for more adventurous divers.

Daily Activities Include:
– Up to 3–4 dives per day, with night dives at selected locations
– Optional snorkeling, kayaking, and relaxing on remote beaches
– Scenic cruising through breathtaking island landscapes
– All activities and dive schedules are weather- and guest-dependent

Day 11: Disembarkation in Ambon

Morning:
Guests enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Ambon.
Transfers are provided to Sorong Airport for onward travel.

Note: The last dive is conducted on the penultimate day. Divers are advised to observe a 24-hour surface interval before flying.

12 Days / 11 Nights

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kaimana & Boarding

Guests arrive at Kaimana Airport and are met by the crew for transfer to the liveaboard vessel. After a warm welcome, guests receive a safety briefing, check into their cabins, and get familiar with the ship.

In the afternoon, the vessel sets sail from Kaimana toward Triton Bay, offering scenic views along the way.

The evening concludes with a welcome dinner shared with fellow guests and crew as the journey begins.

Days 2–11: Diving & Exploration – Triton Bay, Bomberai Peninsula & Forgotten Islands

Over the next nine days, guests will dive and explore some of Indonesia’s most remote and biodiverse marine regions, with daily opportunities for adventure both above and below the surface.

Triton Bay Highlights:
– Dive among lush soft coral gardens and black coral forests teeming with life.
– Seasonal chances to swim with whale sharks.
– Optional village visits to experience West Papuan culture and hospitality.
– Explore mangroves and towering limestone cliffs via kayak or tender.

Bomberai Peninsula Highlights:
– Discover untouched reefs covered in vibrant hard and soft corals.
– Spot elusive critters such as pygmy seahorses, frogfish, and nudibranchs.
– Land excursions to hidden beaches and panoramic viewpoints.

Historic Banda & Ambon Highlights:
– Dive in crystal-clear waters with dramatic drop-offs and schooling fish.
– Seasonal encounters with schooling hammerhead sharks.
– Explore rarely visited islands steeped in spice trade history.

Daily Activities:
– Up to 3–4 dives per day, including night dives where conditions allow.
– Additional activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and beach treks.
– Scenic cruising through isolated atolls and island chains.
– Daily plans are tailored based on weather and guest preferences.

Day 12: Disembarkation in Ambon

After a final breakfast onboard, guests disembark in Ambon and are transferred to the airport for onward travel.

Note: The final dive is scheduled for the penultimate day of the cruise. A minimum surface interval of 24 hours is recommended before flying.

11 Days / 10 Nights

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Check-In

Guests arrive in Ternate, where they are met and transferred to the liveaboard vessel. A welcome drink is served upon arrival, followed by a comprehensive safety briefing and dive gear setup. Guests are introduced to the crew, settle into their cabins, and begin preparing for the journey ahead. The vessel typically sets sail later in the evening.

Days 2–10: Dive Exploration – 3 to 4 Dives Daily

Each day offers a mix of underwater exploration, cultural encounters, and remote island scenery as the liveaboard navigates through the spectacular diving regions of West Halmahera:

Loloda Region
– Dive among dramatic limestone islands, caverns, and vibrant reef systems alive with marine life.

Spice Islands
– Explore colorful coral walls and slopes with the opportunity to visit coastal villages for a glimpse into local cultural heritage.

Pantinti Strait
– Drift through fast-moving waters where large pelagics such as reef sharks, barracudas, and jacks patrol. Expect action-packed dives with schools of fusiliers and other reef species.

Makian & Volcanic Reefs
– Discover volcanic black sand muck sites and lava-formed reefs, home to rare macro species like frogfish, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, and more.

Untouched Reefs
– Dive sites on this route include unnamed and unexplored reefs—true frontier diving with new surprises around every corner.

Optional night dives provide opportunities to encounter walking sharks, bioluminescent plankton, and other nocturnal marine life.

Day 11: Check-Out

After breakfast, guests disembark in Ternate. Transfers to the airport or hotel are arranged by the crew.

Note: The final dive of the trip will take place on the penultimate day. Guests are advised to observe a minimum surface interval of 24 hours before flying.

12 Days / 11 Nights

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – Embarkation in Kalabahi

Guests arrive in Kalabahi and are transferred to the liveaboard. Upon arrival, they receive a welcome briefing, safety orientation, and assistance with dive equipment setup. If time allows, a warm-up or check dive may be offered in the afternoon.

Days 2 – 11 – Diving Across Alor, Pantar Strait, and the Forgotten Islands

Over the next 10 days, guests enjoy up to 3 to 4 dives daily across some of Indonesia’s most untouched marine regions. Highlights include:

Alor & Pantar Strait
– Home to vibrant reefs, steep walls, and strong currents that attract large pelagics. Divers may encounter rhinopias, schools of reef fish, and even playful dolphins.

Damar & Surrounding Islands
– These remote areas offer lush coral gardens, abundant macro life, and schools of fusiliers, with the occasional visit from pelagic species.

Dai Island
– Known for its dramatic drop-offs and sea fans that shelter pygmy seahorses. Sightings of big-eye trevally, barracuda, and reef sharks are possible.

Dawera & Daweloor
– Boasting crystal-clear waters and excellent visibility, these sites feature dramatic underwater landscapes and frequent encounters with eagle rays, turtles, and sharks. The uninhabited islands also offer scenic beaches perfect for surface intervals and short walks.

Night Dives
– Offered at select locations, allowing divers to spot nocturnal marine life such as bobtail squid, crustaceans, and colorful nudibranchs.

Please note: Weather and sea conditions may influence the final route. However, each day is designed to deliver adventure, discovery, and unforgettable underwater experiences.

Day 12 – Disembarkation in Saumlaki

Guests enjoy a light breakfast before disembarking in Saumlaki. Transfers to the airport or hotel are provided. It’s time to bid farewell to the crew and fellow divers.

Note: The final dive will take place on the penultimate day. Guests are advised to allow a 24-hour surface interval before flying.

11 Days / 10 Nights

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Boarding – Kaimana

In the morning or afternoon, guests arrive in Kaimana and are transferred to the liveaboard. A welcome briefing, safety orientation, and cabin check-in follow. In the afternoon, guests can relax onboard and enjoy the scenic departure from Kaimana. In the evening, a welcome dinner is served as guests settle in and meet the crew and fellow divers.

Days 2–10: Diving & Exploration – South Raja Ampat, Misool, Bomberai Peninsula & Triton Bay

Guests will spend the next nine days diving and exploring three major marine regions of eastern Indonesia—Misool, the Pisang Islands, Bomberai Peninsula, and Triton Bay. Each area features unique biodiversity and spectacular underwater landscapes.

Misool
The journey begins in Misool, the southernmost region of Raja Ampat, renowned for iconic dive sites filled with vibrant coral reefs, pelagic activity, and intricate seamounts.

Pisang Islands
Located between Misool and Triton Bay, these remote islands offer newly discovered dive sites full of surprises and stunning biodiversity.

Bomberai Peninsula
Further south, divers can explore dramatic coastlines and offshore seamounts teeming with marine life, including newly charted dive spots.

Triton Bay
Famed for whale shark encounters, Triton Bay showcases rich soft coral gardens, dense schools of fish, and macro biodiversity in a largely untouched environment.

Notable Dive Sites:

– Daram: Colorful seamounts northwest of Daram Island, known for astonishing coral growth.
– Jef Pele, Lili & Kepotsol: Lesser-visited islands with excellent diving and minimal crowds.
– Wayil: Seamounts and karst ridges with both pelagic and reef species.
– Fiabacet & Boo: Among the finest dive sites in Indonesia, with a dramatic underwater topography fed by rich currents.
– Teluk Sebakor: A scenic inlet offering diverse underwater habitats on the Bomberai coast.
– Momon: Little-explored reefs home to rare and unusual marine species.
– Dramai & South Aiduma: Rich dive zones full of surprises, ideal for exploratory diving.
– North Aiduma: The heart of Triton Bay’s thriving ecosystem with lush coral and fish life.
– Namatote & Mauwara: Famous for whale shark interactions at traditional fishing platforms called bagans.

Daily Schedule:
Up to 3–4 dives daily, including night dives at select sites. Non-diving activities may include snorkeling, kayaking, scenic cruising, and optional beach excursions. Dive sites and plans may vary based on weather and guest preferences.

Day 11: Disembarkation – Sorong

Guests enjoy a final breakfast onboard before disembarking in Sorong. Transfers to Sorong Airport are arranged for onward travel.

Note: The last dive will take place on the penultimate day. A 24-hour surface interval before flying is strongly recommended.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Indonesia’s wild beauty. Begin in Central Sumbawa, where Saleh Bay invites you to dive or snorkel alongside majestic whale sharks. Continue to the volcanic island of Sangeang, a paradise for macro lovers and thrill-seeking divers. Conclude your adventure in Komodo, home to vibrant reefs, exhilarating dive sites, and the legendary Komodo dragons, making this expedition a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Day 1: Arrival in Labuan Bajo & Boarding
-Morning/Afternoon:
-Arrive at Labuan Bajo Airport and transfer to the liveaboard.
-Check in, meet the crew, and receive a safety briefing.

Afternoon:
-Set sail from Labuan Bajo toward Komodo National Park.
-Relax and enjoy the surroundings as the boat makes its way to the first dive site.

Evening:
-Welcome dinner and a briefing on the itinerary and diving schedule for the upcoming days.

Day 2 - 9: Diving & Exploration in Komodo, Sumbawa - Saleh Bay
Explore diverse dive sites filled with vibrant coral reefs, pelagic life, and macro critters. Enjoy a combination of challenging drift dives, coral gardens, and spectacular underwater landscapes. Cultural experiences on the islands are also part of this exciting journey.

Day 10: Disembarkation in Labuan Bajo
Morning:
-Breakfast onboard before disembarking in Labuan Bajo. -Transfer to Labuan Bajo Airport for your onward journey.

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Vessel Details

Built Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia 2007-2008
Type Wooden 3-mast US top-sail schooner
Length Over Deck 158 feet (48 meters)
Length Over All 191 feet (58 meters)
Beam 37 feet (12 meters)
Draft 12 feet (3.6 meters)
Total Displacement 800 tons
Propulsion 2 x 515 hp Caterpillar marine diesels
Fuel Capacity 26,000 liters
Desalinator Water Production 2 x 5,000 liters per day
Cruising Speed 8 – 9 knots
Navigational Aids VHF, SSB, Furuno radar, twin GPS systems
Communication Devices VHF, USB Radio, satellite phone, Starlink
Electricity Two 250KvA and a 70KvA generator – 220 volts
Number of Passengers 18
Accommodation Eight double/twin “Deluxe Staterooms”, 20 square meters
Suites One “Master Suite”, 46 square meters
Lounge/Restaurant 95 square meters
Dive/Dining Deck 100 square meters
Sun Deck 80 square meters
Camera Table 10 meters with shelving in the dedicated large camera room on the main deck
Watercraft Available Two paddle boards, and two kanoes for two people each
Tenders Two powerful fiberglass tenders designed for comfort and safety of divers
Diving Tanks 12 Lt. air aluminum tanks (for both DIN and YOKE regulators) 15 Lt. tanks are available upon request
Camera Table 10 meters with shelving in the dedicated large camera room on the main deck
Dive Deck Available onboard
Nitrox Available onboard
Full Eqipment 330 USD per trip (BCD, Dive Computer, Fins, Mask, Regulator, Wetsuit)
BCD 171 USD per trip
Dive Computer 90 USD per trip
Dive Light 6 USD per day
Nitrox Refills 10 USD per item
Regulator 171 USD per trip
Snorkel Gear 150 USD
Wetsuit 105 USD per trip

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Minahasa Highland Tour

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Manado City Trip

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Tangkoko Nature Reserve

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Monkey Forest Tanah Lot Tour

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Northward Bound

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Antiquity On The East Coast

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Kintamani Besakih Tour

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Bedugul Tanah Lot Tour

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Sunset Over Uluwatu & Kecak

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Picturesque Central Bali

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Batur National Geopark Tour

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The Cliffs of Uluwatu

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Munduk Highland Adventure

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Land Cruise Adventure

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Village Cycling

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Kintamani - Monkey Forest Tour

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The Beauty of Central Bali on Bike and Foot

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Bali Street Food Experience

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Batur's Youngest Crater - Volcano Cooking

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Rain Forest Trekking & Canoeing

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Traditional Bali & Natural Wonders

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Sunrise Over Mount Batur

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Spirit of Belimbing

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Exotic Bali

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Royal High Tea

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POD Chocolate Tour

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Ayung White Water Rafting

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Bali Photography Expedition

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Raja Ampat - Orangutan Wildlife & River Safari

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Cooking Classes

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Tasikoki Animal Rescue Center

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Tangkoko Nature Reserve

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Minahasan Highland Tour

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Manada Market Tour

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Mahawu Volcano Trekking

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Waka Sailing Nusa Lembongan Cruise

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Ancient Ubud & Rice Field Tour

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Wet & Wild

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Ubud Art & Culture

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Bumbu Bali Cooking Class (Nusa Dua)

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Jimbaran Seafood Rijstaffel

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Turtle Release Tour

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Masterclass in Silver

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Rural Balinese Culinary Experience

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Ubud's Ridges, Villages & Valleys

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Exchange for Change

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Gunung Mulu National Park

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Wakatobi National Park

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Papua Explorers Spa

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Gangga Island Spa

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White Water Rafting

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Wakatobi Resort Spa

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Highland Tour

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Volcano Trekking

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Lok Kawai Wildlife Park

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Poring Hot Spring & Nature Reserve

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10 nights aboard the Dewi Nusantara

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Teluk Kembahu 1

Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Named after the village in the bay is another gentle black sand slope with a great chance of seeing many different types of pipefish, from ornates to robust, also in the sand stargazers and devilfish have been seen.

  • Dive Type: Wreck Dive
  • Diver Level: Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 25m

Teluk Kembahu 2

Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Next door to Teluk Kembahu 1. Regular sightings of the infamous Rhinopious on this site.

  • Dive Type: Wreck Dive
  • Diver Level: Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 25m

Batu Kapal

Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

The Batu Kapal is a slopping wall with good visibility and schooling tropicals. Occasionally, divers encounter very strong currents. It is located at the very top of the Lembeh Strait.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18m

Batu Moncho Bay

Bali, Indonesia

At Batu Moncho Bay the hard corals in only 5 to 20 feet of water are outstanding. Here divers will enjoy the pristine table corals and stag horns and the large sea fans found along the reef slope a bit deeper.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Gili Lawaw Darat

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

This site is also known as the Pygmy Paradise and the Flamenco Reef and it offers divers the opportunity to see a variety of Spanish dancer nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Gili Banta

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

This site offers divers the opportunity to encounter an incredible amount of healthy hard corals at the entry point, which is at the northern tip of the headland. Excellent site to find frogfish on the sponges off the reef slope, as well as many varieties of nudibranchs, flatworms, numerous shrimps and other critters.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Lembata Reef and Wall - Lembata Island

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

The Lembata Reef / Wall is well worth exploring. The headland next to Lamalera Village is a must dive. The indistinct shape of reef sharks tempt you out into the depths from where you can make your way back up through the boulders and coral. Here divers will have the opportunity to see huge angelfish, parrotfish and schools of fusiliers. While diving search the gorgonian sea fans as you could find pygmy seahorses.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Cave Point - Buaya Island

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

The Cave Point is a nice easy dive on a wall with small caves between 20 and 35 meters. Here divers will have the opportunity to see loads of nudibranchs

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

The Arch - Ternate Island

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

The Arch is a beautiful place. On the wall you will have the opportunity to see huge underwater cervices form a large arch at about 20 to 30 meter. There are whip corals and gorgonians growing here with some reaching over 3 meter long and you might find the rare coral shrimp.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
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Pulau Lapan - Pantar Island

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

The Pulau Lapan will give divers the opportunity to see Orang utan crabs galore, experience a great reef and encounter small schools of barracuda

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Pertamina Pier - Alor Island

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

The Pertamina Pier is a relatively new site with a black sand slope in the harbor that forms a haven for critters. Here you will have the opportunity to see ghost pipefish, seahorses, hairy crabs, wonderpuss and bizarre species of octopus.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Manta Sandy

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Manta Sandy also known as Manta Mantra is one of the signature dive sites in Raja Ampat located at the far end of Mansour Island. As the name implies the sandy bottom is a great place to watch these magnificent underwater creatures. The cleaning station is only 12 metres away and here you can watch the mantas being cleaned with some staying as long as 10 minutes.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Boo Rock

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Boo Rock and Boo Point are ideal for up close and personal encounters with large Napoleon wrasse and green turtles. If you are a photographer you must try out your photo skills at Boo 'windows' as dive buddies swim through the opening of this submerged rock past a reef draped in soft corals and brimming with fish.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 30

Magic Mountain

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A beautiful submerged ridge that starts at just 6m from the surface. The site resembles an underwater plateau mountain, that progressively steps down half a dozen times.Dropping in from the dive boat, the first sight is an impressive hard coral garden on the shallowest flat top of the ridge. Giant Black Pacific Mantas have been seen many times at this location.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Whale Rock

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

The rocky islet has a distinctive whale shape when it is viewed from the south, hence the name. Due to the exposed position of the island, most dives here are drift dives, and it will be enjoyable for divers to drift along the gently sloping reef beautifully encrusted with corals and sponges.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Boo Windows

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

The dive site showcases large underwater windows that rest just below the surface. Aside from this, the site is dripping with soft corals and schooling fish.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Mioskon

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Schools of Yellow Snapper, Napoleon Wrasse, big groupers and many Wobbegong sharks can be found in Mioskon. Pigmy seahorses, different species of nudibranch can be seen as well.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Sardine Reef

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Soft coral, gorgonian fans, black coral bushes and slopes of coral heads populate the whole Sardine Reef area. Large schools of fusiliers, sardines, damsels, banner fish, butterfly fish, sweetlips and snappers frequent the site, picking tasty morsels out of the current. Triggerfish and predators such as barracuda, Spanish mackerel, Jacks and giant trevallies can be seen as well. At the top of the food-chain, black tipped reef sharks, white tipped reef sharks and even grey reef sharks usually cruise the surroundings.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Blue Magic

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

One of the most popular sites in northern Raja Ampat. Almost anything can be seen from mantas, sharks and tuna to massive schools of jacks and barracuda. Along the slopes and onto the reef top are a variety of fans, sponges and soft and hard corals.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Cape Kri

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

At the Northeast point of Kri island the currents sweep into a channel between Kri and the small island of Koh. At this point beneath waters churning in the current, huge schools of Big-eye trevallies, Barracudas and Snappers can be seen hanging over the drop-off. At the base of the reef an ancient snagged anchor rests next to a bommie with a dense school of Banded sweetlips. A large shallow coral garden crowns the reef top with blacktip reef sharks patrolling amongst the overlapping maze of hard corals with feeding hawksbill turtles. Car-sized Queensland groupers down to the diminutive ever-present pygmy seahorse can be seen on this phenomenal dive site.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Cape Mansuar

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A more suddenly dropping reef than Cape Kri, but the marine life here is excellent with an abundance of species.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Arborek Jetty

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

While down in the coral rubble on the slope around the jetties you will find jawfish, pipefish and other critters. Further down are several bommies which are home to some schooling sweetlips and numerous critters.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Melissa's Garden

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

The dive site features an oval-shaped reef with a flat top where extended areas of coral gardens impress divers with their intense colors and beautiful forms. Bright soft-coral outcrops, sponges, and masses of crinoids are densely scattered between impressive hard-coral formations, where a large array of small marine creatures found their shelters.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Nudi Rock

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Marine life from big to small can all be seen at this stunning site. Black tip, white tips, grey reef sharks and dog tooth tuna can all be seen cruising by whilst hiding amongst the corals are cowries, nudibranchs, porcelain crabs and mushroom coral pipefish.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Happy Ending

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Known as one of the great critter diving sites of northern Raja Ampat, this shallow dark sand slope offers the keen-eyed diver the opportunity to spot mimic and wonderpus octopus, crocodile fish, snake eels and “solar powered” Phyllodesmium nudibranchs. Or simply follow one of our experienced guides and have all these wonderful creatures pointed out to you!

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Dragon Besar

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

Hidden amongst the rubble at this shallow site, divers can find mandarin fish and picturesque dragonets as well as frogfish, pipefish and pygmy cuttlefish. We dive at sunset to observe the mandarin fish as they “flutter” up from their rubble home to mate.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Misool

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

There are numerous small islands surrounding the second of the Four Kings, Misool, including Daram, Farondi, Boo, Wayilbatan, Kalig and Warakaraket to name just a few. Each offers some of the most dramatic underwater scenery of the region, from steep walls with huge gorgonian fans to gentler slopes with hard and soft corals.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Sumbawa

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

The rugged island of Sumbawa lies in the Nusa Tenggara between Lombok and Komodo. It has many jutting and twisted peninsulas which form a number of protected bays for its islands dotted along the north coast. These include Moyo, Sangeang and Satonda. These sheltered and varied havens offer crystal clear waters, deep and vibrant walls, and fertile volcanic breeding grounds for some great macro diving opportunities. Often overlooked as a dive destination Sumbawa can yield an abundance of marine life and pristine coral reefs. The rarely visited island of Sumba to the south of Komodo can offer some wild diving off its southern coast. Big pelagics are attracted to the open ocean dive sites of Magic Mountain and Marlin Rock.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 40

Satonda Island

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

The sandy bottom in the sheltered bay offers a great opportunity for some muck diving and the sparse coral patches are home to a large array of critters.

A keen pair of eyes may be able to spot the extremely rare clown frogfish. About an inch in size, these rather odd-shaped creatures are bright yellow with dark red patches, and are rarely seen to move. Heavily disguised, they are often overlooked or falsely identified as sponges.

You can also spot scorpion leaf fish, ghost pipefish and boxer crab.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Novice Diver - 20 + Dives
  • Max Depth: 25

Cape Kri

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Cape Kri holds the world record for the site with the largest number of species referenced in one single dive! The crossroads of different currents at the tip of the island of Kri has created an incredible variety of fauna and flora – all kinds of sharks, many schools of fish, amazing coral diversity, specimens for macro fans…everything is there! Sometimes, it’s enough to just dive down, cling to a rock, and enjoy the show! You never ever return disappointed from a dive at Cape Kri!

Large school of trevally is usually found at shallow depths; barracuda can be seen anywhere, large concentrations of bannerfish, sweetlips, emperors, and snappers hand in the current near the point. Giant Trevally weight more than 20kg are not unusual here or whitetip and grey reef sharks cruising by Cape Kri. Dive from west to east, beware of strong currents and also down current

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 30

Pillbox Wreck

West Papua, Indonesia

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  • Dive Type: Wreck Dive
  • Diver Level: Novice Diver - 20 + Dives
  • Max Depth: 18

Shinwa Maru Wreck

West Papua, Indonesia

The Shinwa Maru (Friendly Spirit) Wreck was a Japanese WWII cargo ship. This impressive 120 metre long vessel now lies on her port side in 16- 34 metres of water.

There are two big bomb blast holes in the starboard side. Mine sweeping element, car batteries, ammunition, cables and sake bottles are some of the artifacts over the wreck.

There are also two diving helmets. The wreck is home to schools of jacks as well as impressive macro life.

  • Dive Type: Wreck Dive
  • Diver Level: Novice Diver - 20 + Dives
  • Max Depth: 34

Pulua Auri Reef

West Papua, Indonesia

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  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Novice Diver - 20 + Dives
  • Max Depth: 25

Batu Kapal

Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

The density of schooling fish is staggering, with larger species such as dogtooth Tuna, Barracuda, big-eyed Jacks, giant Trevally and rainbow Runner well represented.

Turtles, White tip and Grey reef Sharks as well as Eagle Rays are also common. Even Silver tip and Whale Sharks have been spotted here by the lucky few. Great hard and soft corals; with a lot of yellow tube corals (Tubastrea).

There are some small but very beautiful coral reefs and at the northern tip at Batu Kapal the currents attract large pelagics like mackerels and sharks.

There are also four beautifully covered wrecks, two of them large and all within limits for recreational diving. This area is not a national marine park unfortunately.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Novice Diver - 20 + Dives
  • Max Depth: 20

Teluk Kembahu 3

Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

This is a featureless gradual sand slope that is probably the best location in the strait for the sought-after Mimic Octopus as well hosting a wide variety of other Octopus species including the fabled Blueringed Octopus.

This is also the best site for the rare Ambon Scorpionfish, which is the closest relative to the famous Rhinopias.

The area can seem empty, but though there isn't the density of critters of neighbouring sites, it remains a favorite of many.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Novice Diver - 20 + Dives
  • Max Depth: 25m

Pulau Paku Kecil

West Papua, Indonesia

The number of barrel sponges (Xestospongia testudinaria) around the dive site is quite astounding. < br />
Another characteristic of this dive site is the variety of mushroom and leathery corals that one could find, such as mushroom coral of Sarcophyton. < br />
You can also spot various colours of Dendronephthya soft corals, a massive garden of whip corals, on which a number of black feather stars are clinging on for daily meals, sea fans, the rare harp gorgonians (Ctenocella pectinata), as well as other types of hard coral of varying colours.< br />
This dive site is also known for the sighting of Jenkins whipray (Himantura jenkinsii, common length at about 2 metres and wing span of 1 metre). < br />

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Novice Diver - 20 + Dives
  • Max Depth: 20m

Four Kings

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Four Kings is made up of four underwater pinnacles covered in soft coral and colourful tunicates. You vcan swim from one rock to the next, enjoying the soft corals, psychedelic colours and abundant fsh life. Be sure to look out for turtles here.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 30m

Mayhem

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Mayhem gets its name from the insane swarms of fusiliers, trevally, barracuda, surgeonfish and batfish that bestow this fully submerged reef. From the surface you would not even know this site exists of the north western tip of Yanggefo Island.

It is a circular flat topped reef, with sloping walls on all sides covered in hard and soft corals. The best parts of the reef are on the north and east sides. Occasional pelagic sharks wander into this site.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 26

Pangabatang

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

Your start on a beautiful coral garden with white sand and large coral blocks and then you continue on a slope nicely covered with healthy soft corals and gorgonian sea fans.

There is a good chance to see eagle rays or sharks, but you should also check out the corals for shrimps and nudibranchs.

To finish the dive you go up to a shallow coral garden, often there are marine turtles and even sometimes banded sea kraits. On one occasion we also saw a dugon. Also a good place for snorkelling and the Pangabatan island is a really nice place for a little stroll on the white sand.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 30

Catalina Wreck

West Papua, Indonesia

You can explore the wreck of a WWII PBY Catalina seaplane steep walls with beautiful growth and intact coral gardens.

One of the favorite dive spots in Biak is the wreck of the Catalina. A US seaplane, the Catalina served during the Pacific War against the Japanese and now lies virtually intact on the seabed east of the port of Biak.

  • Dive Type: Wreck Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 30

Pulau Rani

West Papua, Indonesia

Pulau Rani is a dive site off the west coast of Pulau Biak.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 25

Pulau Numfor

West Papua, Indonesia

The wrecks of the landing barges in Pulau Numfor are completely covered in soft corals and small fish creating little oasis of life on the white sand slope in which they lay.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 25

P40 Aircraft Wreck

West Papua, Indonesia

The wreck of this P40 aircraft underwater was eventually discovered in 1999.

The aircraft was shot down during the war. The aircraft at 27m depths is in good condition considering the crash and very recognizable. Its tail section and the wing tips came off when it hit the water and are lying nearby.

  • Dive Type: Wreck Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 27m

Junkyard

West Papua, Indonesia

The site comprises small boats and barges from World War II, which were abandoned as the Americans were leaving the area 65 years ago. This has now become a living reef, covered in corals and schooling fish.

  • Dive Type: Wreck Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 25

Maumere Harbor

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

You dive on a slope of dark volcanic sand with a lot of garbage and dead wood lying around. A true muck site! Plenty of critters are hiding away in the tyres or rusted tin cans, inside shoes and other garbage.

You can see several demon stingers fingered dragonets, stonefish, rare species of morey eels

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 15m

Aljui Bay

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

The clump of islands in the sheltered western bay of Waigeo offers a dazzling array of macro critters, one Raja Ampat's best muck sites.

Walls full of seemingly electrifying fire clams, tiny shrimps & crabs, and a colorful array of nudibranchs. The nearby jetty of a pearl farm* offers more opportunity to spot magnificent macro critters such as ghost pipefish, blue ring octopus, and bobtail squid.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 10m

Fiabacet 2

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

This site is part collection of 3 sites around three small rock islands.

The dive site is made up of many bommies with drop offs that create further reef walls. These are covered densely with whip corals, sea fans, sponges, and many types of hard corals.

The macro life is flourishing amongst the healthy corals and macro photographers will have a field day investigating the corals and exploring the nooks and crannies of the reef.

There they will find many different types of seahorses including pygmy seahorses and also many types of nudibranchs.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 40m

Fiabacet 3

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

This site is part of a collection of three sites which go around small rock islands.

The reefs here are remarkably healthy and often said to be some of the most beautiful reefs in Raja Ampat.

The dive sites are made up of many bommies with drop offs that create further reef walls. These are covered densely with whip corals, sea fans, sponges, and many types of hard corals. The macro life is flourishing amongst the healthy corals and macro photographers will have a field day investigating the corals and exploring the nooks and crannies of the reef.

There they will find many different types of seahorses including pygmy seahorses and also many types of nudibranchs.

Divers will see many different types of marine life all on one dive, so alongside the macro life, divers can also see many butterflyfish, porcupinefish, pufferfish, boxfish, triggerfish, surgeonfish, parrotfish, wrasse, damselfish, groupers, angelfish, and schools of fusiliers. Squid, cuttlefish, and turtles are also common in the area.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 40m

Fiabacet 1

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

This fantastic area around three smallish rock islands is an area made up of three dive sites that are often dived as one area. The dive sites are creatively named Fiabacet 1, Fiabacet 2, and Fiabacet 3 and the reefs here are remarkably healthy and often said to be some of the most beautiful reefs in Raja Ampat.

Diving here is relatively deep as the main action is at around 20 metres. The site goes down to a maximum depth of 40 metres and visibility is normally around 25 metres.

The dive sites are made up of many bommies with drop offs that create further reef walls. These are covered densely with whip corals, sea fans, sponges, and many types of hard corals. The macro life is flourishing amongst the healthy corals and macro photographers will have a field day investigating the corals and exploring the nooks and crannies of the reef. There they will find many different types of seahorses including pygmy seahorses and also many types of nudibranchs.

Divers will see many different types of marine life all on one dive, so alongside the macro life, divers can also see many butterflyfish, porcupinefish, pufferfish, boxfish, triggerfish, surgeonfish, parrotfish, wrasse, damselfish, groupers, angelfish, and schools of fusiliers. Squid, cuttlefish, and turtles are also common in the area.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 40m

Little Komodo

West Papua, Indonesia

Huge boulders nearly break the surface with soft corals and schools of anthias, damsel fish, fusilier. Deeper down schools of sweetlips and snapper hang out in the black coral bushes, hunting jacks as well as wobbegong can also be found here.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 25m

Tanjung Batu Putih

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

Located around 5 kilometers east of the port of Bima this spot is usually visited as a stop-off on the way to or from Komodo. Topography here consists of a shallow fringing reef to around 20 meters then a vertical drop to over 40.

There are emperor angelfish, blue and gold bi-colour angelfish and Lamarck's angelfish. These latter two fish are endemic to this region, and the small bi-colour angelfish is particularly colourful with a blue lower-body half and eye patch, and yellow upper-body half; as they make their way across the reef in small groups searching for algae. On the edge of the drop off the is a good chance of seeing eagle rays, blacktips and schooling batfish.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 40m

Wainilu

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

This site is great for twilight/ sunset or night dives, chance to see mandarin fish just before nightfall. Gentle slope covered by rubble of dead acropora and padina algae, however, excellent spot to meet rare species. Selection of possible animals: harlequin shrimp; nudibranchs; sea hare; bobtail squid; octopus; devilfish; one of the waspfish family; pictured dragonet; fingered dragonet etc.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18m

Larry’s Heaven

West Papua, Indonesia

Larry’s Heaven is named after one of Indonesia’s most famous dive guides,Larry Smith.

You can expect schooling snapper, surgeonfish, rabbitfish and barracuda. The overhang on the main islet contains prolific invertebrate growth.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 25m

Pulau Pisang

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

The dive is mainly along a reef wall and it has some very interesting features. At the top of the reef, there is a 20-metre long cave that can be explored.

There are many whop corals, anemones, sponges, and Gorgonian fans along the wall making for a beautiful sight. The reef wall slopes down to around 25 metres and then it drops off to around 50 metres.

You can see many of the common reef fish of the area including batfish, anthias, damselfish, groupers, cardinal fish, sweetlips, angelfish, parrotfish, triggerfish, surgeonfish, and butterflyfish.

There is often a good amount of pelagic fish to view and the area is known as a popular area for eagle rays, manta rays, sharks, and turtles. Jacks, barracuda, snappers, and large schools of fusiliers, are commonly seen on this healthy reef.

  • Dive Type: Drift Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 50m

Mioskon Reef

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

The beautiful Mioskon reef offers new divers a great first impression of what they can expect from Raja Ampat. Schools of Yellow Snapper, Napoleon Wrasse, big groupers and many Wobbegong sharks can be found in Mioskon. Pigmy seahorses, different species of nudibranch can be seen as well. Being relatively shallow it makes for a good snorkel too.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: 10
  • Max Depth: 30m

Maumere Harbor

Komodo & Lesser Sunda, Indonesia

This is a busy place with fishing boats and canoes, people coming in with their catch and selling it on the fish market (pasar ikan).

This muck dive site is a busy place full of fishing boats and canoes as well as people catching fish to sell. You can spot seahorses, frogfish, devil fish and sea moths.

  • Dive Type: Shore Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 15m

Wayag

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

igure 8 Rock - This site is in the southern area of Wayag and appears to be two separate islands. The combination of a hundred metre hard coral garden with a myriad of fusiliers and surgeonfish, offers a fantastic adventurous dive. Pelagic Rock - Pelagic Rock is on the north western side of Wayag. Interconnected mushroom-like silhouettes, lying just below the surface, have been sculpted from the soft limestone rock over centuries of wave erosion. Living amongst the bommies and boulders covered in purple soft corals are schools of fusiliers, surgeon fish and many other species. Wayag Lagoon - There is probably nowhere in Indonesia a better location for capturing stunning drone images than in Wayag Lagoon.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 20m

Aljui Bay

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Pearl Farm Jetty - Ideally dived at sunset or for a night dive, the Pearl Farm Jetty can offer a good selection of famous critters such as blue ring octopus, bobtail squid, stonefish and other juveniles of various species. Teardrop - Teardrop will blow your eyes with its carpet of pale blue tunicates and forest of rose and white coloured soft coral trees. Enjoy the rich varieties of nudibranchs and look for Coleman shrimp and Zebra crab in the fire urchins. Waterlogged - A little bit to the east of White wall in Alijui bay, Waterlogged offers beautiful, rich soft coral and magnificent macro life, especially various nudibranchs to spot. White Wall - The White Wall dive site is located on the north side of Waigo and takes its name from the mark on the wall at the entry point. Under the beautiful cliff of steep limestone, you will look for sea slugs, solar powered nudibranchs, and maybe be lucky to spot the improbably colored Nembrotha kubaryana

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 20

Arborek

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Arborek has excellent dive sites with lots of schooling fish. Mantas and stingrays are common here. Arborek Jetty - Arborek Jetty is the entry to the village of Arborek, located at the south west corner of the Island. Lying on a sandy bottom, this dive site offers some pretty coral bommies where you can find wobbegong sharks relaxing, file fish and huge giant clams. Mantas have also been known to show up during dives, and on a night dive you might meet the Raja Epaulette shark. Lolasi - Lolasi which means 'fusilier' in Papuan, is a hard coral seamount, located on the western side of Arborek. This site is full of marine life when the current is strong. The long reef is perfect for a drift dive full of action. Manta Sandy - One of the iconic dive sites of Raja Ampat, Manta Sandy is a manta cleaning station, located in a sand channel that runs between coral bommies. Divers will enjoy the show of dancing mantas while staying behind dead coral blocks, where you might have the chance to also find some fantastic small critters like pygmy seahorse or pegasus fish.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 20

Cape Kri Area

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Blue Magic - This submerged ridge running east to west is composed mainly of hard corals with a few colorful bommies on the eastern end. An impressive variety of fish enjoy this spot such as tuna, jacks, barracuda, and fusiliers. You might also meet oceanic mantas at the cleaning station on the top of the seamount. Cape Kri - Cape Kri in the Dampier Strait is one of the most famous dive sites of Raja Ampat. The reef is en extention of the south side of Kri Island and is one of the best sites for big fish in North Raja Ampat. Beautiful coral, the huge density and variety of fish including barracudas, sweetlips, emperor angelfish, snappers, giant trevally and grey reef sharks make this a site not to be missed. Chicken Reef - Chicken Reef is a submerged pinnacle on the outskirts of Pulau Kri. Quite shallow, the slope is dotted with large coral bommies and plenty of critters can be found hiding within the gorgonian fans, anemones and soft coral formations. Mike's Point - Mike's Point is famous for its strong currents and the pure density and variety of fish found here. A spectacular dive just of Kerupiar Island which was bombed by allied planes during WWII after being mistakenly identified as a Japanese Ship. Mioskon - The Mioskon dive site offers a beautiful reef covered in the Northen Raja Ampat signature purple soft coral and schools of Yellow Snapper, Napoleon Wrasse, big groupers and Wobbegong sharks. Sardine Reef - Sardine Reef is a highlight of the Dampier Strait area. An oval shaped reef patch, it sits right in the middle of the open ocean. Around the reef, schools of fusiliers, Surgeonfish, Snappers, Damselfish and butterflyfish surrounded by predators, such as Barracuda, Spanish Mackerel, Giant Trevallies and several types of Jacks. On occasion you might even find some Grey Reef Sharks cruising around.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 20

Daram

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Andiamo - Andiamo is comprised of two small islets west of Candy Store. The marine life on the reef is magnificent, with healthy soft and hard corals, schools of fish such as fusillers, anchovies, barracuda and Jacks. Candy Store - Enjoy one of the most beautiful walls in Southern of Raja Ampat with Candy Store. Clusters of fish gather on the north facing pinnacles such as fusillers, anchovies, giant trevally, spanish mackerel. Huge and beautiful elephant ear sponges, sea fans, and soft corals decorate the western end of the dive site. Two Tree - Two Tree offers a rich plateau where you can spot schools of barracuda, trevally, beautiful soft coral, sea fans, black coral tree and octopus.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 20

Wayilbatan

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Some examples of possible dive sites that you may visit: Barracuda Rock - Barracuda Rock sits on a sandy bottom with a pretty plateau, and a macro filled undercut. Schooling fish such as trevally, barracuda and reef sharks can be spotted throughout the dive. The slope is made up of a series of limestone steps and beautiful black coral bushes. Dunia Kecil - Dunia Kecil in Indonesian language means 'small world'. Itd is a small rock on the western side of the Wahil Channel, compact enough to be circumnavigated in one dive. The top section is filled with wonderful soft corals, and the walls are covered with huge sea fans where different kind of pygmy sea horses can be spotted. Four Kings - Four Kings is a highlight in Misool! These four underwater pinnacles are full of fish and linked by a ridge. Four Kings is one of the best places to observe schools of anchovies getting hunted by the numerous predators. Action guaranteed. Wedding Cake - This rock located in the lagoon of Wayil, has a mushroom shape with numerous overhangs. It lies from South to North.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 20

Fiabacet

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Some examples of possible dive sites that you may visit: Boo Windows - Boo Windows was named after the tunnels and the swim through piercing its shallow section. This amazing site has a dramatic topography. Following the ridge heading west, expect to see grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, schools of batfish, even ghost pipefish and leaf fish. Tank Rock - Tank Rock (Batu Kecil) is one of the best dive sites in Raja Ampat. A submerged ridge connects Tank Rock to Nudi Rock, and with favorable conditions, you may even be able to dive all the way to Fiabacet’s middle island. It's one of the most extensive and wonderful reef systems in the area. Beautiful fish life surround stunning soft and hard corals. Nudi Rock - Nudi Rock got its name because of the nudibranch-like shape of the island as well as the abundance of nudibranchs that can be found hiding in the corals. The submarine landscape, with soft corals and sea fans in some areas, and hard corals in other areas is fantastic. Find all kinds of fish here in abundance – anchovies, snappers, groupers, Napoleon wrasse, barracuda and tunas too. Magic Mountain (Shadow Reef) - This seamount sits in the depths of Misool with its peak rising to 5 meters. A cleaning station for the different species, Magic Mountain has it all with biodiversity at its best here. Schools of trevalies, napoleon wrasse, groupers, different species of barracudas, sharks, Spanish mackerels, and last but not least Oceanic Manta Rays are often hovering around to get cleaned. Some dolphins and whale sharks have also been spotted there… Whale Rock - Whale Rock has a great variety of pygmy seahorses (Denise or Barbiganti species). To explore this site, we will cross over a little channel in between two small islands. Linked together by an underwater reef and a pinnacle, Whale Rock is full of fish.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 20

Pelee

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Some examples of possible dive sites that you may visit: Kaleidoscope - Located on the western side of Pele Island, Kaleidoscope Ridge is one of the best dive sites in the area. The reef is a beautiful narrow slither of coral, with a sloping and steep side. A kaleidoscope of stunning colors, huge sea fans and fantastic fish life will make this a dive to remember. Pelee's Playground - Pelee’s Playground is located on the most Western side of Waaf island. Witness schools of anchovies being tracked by trevallies, bonitos, and look out into the blue to see if you can spot a squadron of Mobula rays. Toblerone - Toblerone is a shallow reef with a very large tunnel which dissects the dive site from north to south. The top of the reef is covered with healthy bommies and hard coral gardens.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 20
Dates Duration Route Room Type Price
26 Dec 2025
6 Jan 2026
 11 Nights Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £6344
26 Jan 2026
6 Feb 2026
 11 Nights Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £6344
7 Feb 2026
18 Feb 2026
 11 Nights Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £6344
3 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026
 11 Nights Wild West Papua Route I - South Raja Ampat, Misool, The Bomberai Peninsula & Triton Bay Deluxe Stateroom £7048
23 Apr 2026
4 May 2026
 11 Nights Ambon, Central Maluku & The Banda Islands Deluxe Stateroom £7048
6 May 2026
17 May 2026
 11 Nights Ambon, The Banda Islands, Misool, South & Central Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £7048
1 Jul 2026
11 Jul 2026
 10 Nights The Birdshead Peninsula & Cenderawasih Bay Deluxe Stateroom £6408
14 Aug 2026
25 Aug 2026
 11 Nights All of North Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £7048
26 Aug 2026
6 Sep 2026
 11 Nights All of North Raja Ampat Master Suite £8240
7 Sep 2026
18 Sep 2026
 11 Nights Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £7048
19 Sep 2026
30 Sep 2026
 11 Nights Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £7048
13 Oct 2026
24 Oct 2026
 11 Nights South Raja Ampat, Misool, The Bomberai Peninsula & Central Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £7048
6 Nov 2026
17 Nov 2026
 11 Nights All of Raja Ampat, including Kofiau Island. Deluxe Stateroom £7048
30 Nov 2026
11 Dec 2026
 11 Nights Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £7048
12 Dec 2026
23 Dec 2026
 11 Nights Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £7048
24 Dec 2026
4 Jan 2027
 11 Nights Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £7048
3 Feb 2027
12 Feb 2027
 9 Nights All of Raja Ampat - Biodiversity Hotspot Deluxe Stateroom £5767
13 Feb 2027
24 Feb 2027
 11 Nights All of Raja Ampat - Biodiversity Hotspot Deluxe Stateroom £7048
9 Mar 2027
19 Mar 2027
 10 Nights West Halmahera – Loloda, Spice Islands, Pantini Strait & Makian Deluxe Stateroom £6408
1 Apr 2027
12 Apr 2027
 11 Nights All of Raja Ampat - Biodiversity Hotspot Deluxe Stateroom £7048
26 Apr 2027
7 May 2027
 11 Nights Indonesia Oceania Route II – Triton Bay, The Bomberai Peninsula, Banda Islands & Ambon Master Suite £8240
21 May 2027
1 Jun 2027
 11 Nights Alor to Flores - Alor, Pantar, Lembata, Adonara, Maumere Bay Deluxe Stateroom £7048
8 Aug 2027
17 Aug 2027
 9 Nights Dragons, Volcanoes & Whale Sharks - Saleh Bay - Sumbawa & Komodo Deluxe Stateroom £5767
18 Aug 2027
27 Aug 2027
 9 Nights Dragons & Volcanoes – Komodo & East Sumbawa Deluxe Stateroom £5767
9 Sep 2027
18 Sep 2027
 9 Nights Flores to Alor: Route I - Maumere Bay, Adonara, Lembata, Pantar, Alor Master Suite £6742
24 Oct 2027
4 Nov 2027
 11 Nights Ambon, the Banda Islands, Koon & Misool, South Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £7048
17 Nov 2027
27 Nov 2027
 10 Nights Wild West Papua Route I - South Raja Ampat, Misool, The Bomberai Peninsula & Triton Bay Deluxe Stateroom £6408
29 Nov 2027
9 Dec 2027
 10 Nights Wild West Papua Route II – Triton Bay, The Bomberai Peninsula, Misool & South Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £6408
10 Dec 2027
19 Dec 2027
 9 Nights All of Raja Ampat - Biodiversity Hotspot Deluxe Stateroom £5767
20 Dec 2027
31 Dec 2027
 11 Nights All of Raja Ampat - Biodiversity Hotspot Deluxe Stateroom £7048
19 Jan 2028
30 Jan 2028
 11 Nights All of Raja Ampat - Biodiversity Hotspot Deluxe Stateroom £7165
31 Jan 2028
9 Feb 2028
 9 Nights All of Raja Ampat - Biodiversity Hotspot Deluxe Stateroom £5862
6 Mar 2028
17 Mar 2028
 11 Nights Raja Ampat, Misool & South-West Halmahera Deluxe Stateroom £7165
30 Mar 2028
10 Apr 2028
 11 Nights All of Raja Ampat - Biodiversity Hotspot Deluxe Stateroom £7165
11 Apr 2028
22 Apr 2028
 11 Nights Raja Ampat, Misool & South-West Halmahera Master Suite £8498
5 May 2028
16 May 2028
 11 Nights Ambon, Historic Banda, The Forgotten Islands & Alor Deluxe Stateroom £7165
18 May 2028
29 May 2028
 11 Nights Alor to Flores - Alor, Pantar, Lembata, Adonara, Maumere Bay Master Suite £8498
30 May 2028
9 Jun 2028
 10 Nights Flores to Alor: Route I - Maumere Bay, Adonara, Lembata, Pantar, Alor Master Suite £7724
10 Jun 2028
21 Jun 2028
 11 Nights The Flores Sea Route I – Maumere Bay, Taka Bonerate, Selayar & South Sulawesi Master Suite £8498
22 Jul 2028
2 Aug 2028
 11 Nights The Flores Sea Route II – The Bira Peninsula, Selayar, Taka Bonerate Atoll & Komodo Deluxe Stateroom £7165
3 Aug 2028
12 Aug 2028
 9 Nights Dragons & Volcanoes – Komodo & East Sumbawa Master Suite £6953
13 Aug 2028
22 Aug 2028
 9 Nights Dragons, Volcanoes & Whale Sharks - Saleh Bay - Sumbawa & Komodo Master Suite £6953
23 Aug 2028
1 Sep 2028
 9 Nights Dragons & Volcanoes – Komodo & East Sumbawa Master Suite £6953
4 Sep 2028
14 Sep 2028
 10 Nights Flores to Alor: Route II - Maumere Bay, Adonara, Lembata, Pantar, Alor Master Suite £7724
16 Sep 2028
26 Sep 2028
 10 Nights Alor & The Forgotten Islands – Pantar Strait, Damar, Dai, Dawera & Daweloor Master Suite £7724
28 Sep 2028
8 Oct 2028
 10 Nights The Forgotten Islands - Historic Banda & Ambon Master Suite £7724
9 Oct 2028
20 Oct 2028
 11 Nights Ambon, The Banda Islands, Misool, South & Central Raja Ampat Deluxe Stateroom £7165
21 Oct 2028
1 Nov 2028
 11 Nights All of Raja Ampat - Biodiversity Hotspot Deluxe Stateroom £7165
9 Dec 2028
19 Dec 2028
 10 Nights All of Raja Ampat - Biodiversity Hotspot Master Suite £7724