Misool, Halmahera & Lembeh (Sorong - Bitung)

Indo Master · Indonesia · 12 nights

Duration
12 nights
Embarkation
Sorong, Indonesia
Disembarkation
Bitung, Indonesia
Dives
Approximately 36 dives in total

About this route

Embark on an expansive 12-night diving expedition, traversing the rich biodiverse waters from Sorong to Bitung. This journey promises an immersive experience across the renowned regions of Misool, Halmahera, and the Lembeh Strait. Divers can anticipate encountering a remarkable array of marine life, from majestic manta rays in Raja Ampat to unique critters in the muck diving havens. The itinerary includes significant travel distances, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of Indonesia's prime dive destinations, with a focus on both vibrant reef ecosystems and rare macro subjects.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Arrival – Sorong Embarkation

    Guests will embark in Sorong at 13:00. After settling into cabins, the vessel will commence an overnight cruise towards the captivating Misool region, marking the beginning of this extensive diving adventure.

  2. Day 2: Misool – Raja Ampat Biodiversity

    Today focuses on the Misool region, a jewel in Raja Ampat, renowned for its incredible marine biodiversity and stunning limestone karsts. Divers can explore vibrant coral gardens teeming with reef fish, often featuring pelagic encounters. The area is celebrated for its rich ecosystems, offering a blend of exhilarating drift dives and detailed macro observations.

  3. Day 3: Misool – Raja Ampat Biodiversity

    Today focuses on the Misool region, a jewel in Raja Ampat, renowned for its incredible marine biodiversity and stunning limestone karsts. Divers can explore vibrant coral gardens teeming with reef fish, often featuring pelagic encounters. The area is celebrated for its rich ecosystems, offering a blend of exhilarating drift dives and detailed macro observations.

  4. Day 4: Misool – Raja Ampat Biodiversity

    Today focuses on the Misool region, a jewel in Raja Ampat, renowned for its incredible marine biodiversity and stunning limestone karsts. Divers can explore vibrant coral gardens teeming with reef fish, often featuring pelagic encounters. The area is celebrated for its rich ecosystems, offering a blend of exhilarating drift dives and detailed macro observations.

  5. Day 5: Halmahera – Remote Reef Exploration

    The expedition continues into the remote waters of Halmahera, an area less frequented but equally rich in marine life. This region offers pristine reefs, often characterized by strong currents that bring in large schools of fish and pelagic species. Divers can anticipate exhilarating drift dives along vibrant walls and sloping reefs, encountering diverse ecosystems.

  6. Day 6: Halmahera – Remote Reef Exploration

    The expedition continues into the remote waters of Halmahera, an area less frequented but equally rich in marine life. This region offers pristine reefs, often characterized by strong currents that bring in large schools of fish and pelagic species. Divers can anticipate exhilarating drift dives along vibrant walls and sloping reefs, encountering diverse ecosystems.

  7. Day 7: Halmahera – Remote Reef Exploration

    The expedition continues into the remote waters of Halmahera, an area less frequented but equally rich in marine life. This region offers pristine reefs, often characterized by strong currents that bring in large schools of fish and pelagic species. Divers can anticipate exhilarating drift dives along vibrant walls and sloping reefs, encountering diverse ecosystems.

  8. Day 8: Lembeh Strait – Muck Diving Sanctuary

    Today begins the exploration of the renowned Lembeh Strait, a world-class destination for muck diving and macro photography. The dark, volcanic sand slopes are home to an incredible array of rare and unusual critters, making it a paradise for enthusiasts seeking unique marine subjects. Divers can expect to find pygmy seahorses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and various frogfish species amid the diverse sandy and rubble habitats.

  9. Day 9: Lembeh Strait – Muck Diving Sanctuary

    Today begins the exploration of the renowned Lembeh Strait, a world-class destination for muck diving and macro photography. The dark, volcanic sand slopes are home to an incredible array of rare and unusual critters, making it a paradise for enthusiasts seeking unique marine subjects. Divers can expect to find pygmy seahorses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and various frogfish species amid the diverse sandy and rubble habitats.

  10. Day 10: Lembeh Strait – Muck Diving Sanctuary

    Today begins the exploration of the renowned Lembeh Strait, a world-class destination for muck diving and macro photography. The dark, volcanic sand slopes are home to an incredible array of rare and unusual critters, making it a paradise for enthusiasts seeking unique marine subjects. Divers can expect to find pygmy seahorses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and various frogfish species amid the diverse sandy and rubble habitats.

  11. Day 11: Lembeh Strait – Muck Diving Sanctuary

    Today begins the exploration of the renowned Lembeh Strait, a world-class destination for muck diving and macro photography. The dark, volcanic sand slopes are home to an incredible array of rare and unusual critters, making it a paradise for enthusiasts seeking unique marine subjects. Divers can expect to find pygmy seahorses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and various frogfish species amid the diverse sandy and rubble habitats.

  12. Day 12: Last Diving Day – Bitung Approach

    The final full diving day includes two morning dives, offering one last opportunity to experience the underwater wonders before preparing for disembarkation. The vessel will continue its journey towards Bitung, allowing for relaxation and reflection on the incredible journey through Indonesia's diverse marine environments.

  13. Day 13: Disembarkation – Bitung

    Guests will enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking in Bitung no later than 10:00. Onward transfers will be arranged to Manado Airport or local hotels, concluding the liveaboard adventure.

Upcoming departures

  • 2026-11-10 – 2026-11-22from 7,044 USDBook
  • 2027-11-10 – 2027-11-22from 7,416 USDBook
  • 2028-03-29 – 2028-04-10from 7,140 USDBook

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