Ondina · Indonesia · 12 Days / 11 Nights
This 12-day voyage charts a one-way course from Bitung to Sorong, exploring three of Indonesia's most iconic diving regions. The trip begins in the Lembeh Strait, renowned for its unique muck diving and critters, before moving to the remote and current-rich waters of Halmahera. The final leg of the journey is spent in the world-famous Raja Ampat archipelago, including the stunning soft coral gardens of Misool and the fish-filled reefs around Kri, offering an incredibly diverse underwater experience. Max guests on this trip: 16.
Bitung
Guests are collected from Bitung airport and brought to the vessel for a welcome briefing and check-in. The trip's diving begins with an afternoon check dive on one of the local reefs near Bitung.
Good to know: transfer to the boat|welcome drink
Lembeh Strait
The day starts with an early dive in the Lembeh Strait at a site like Batu Kapal. After a second dive in a calm, shallow area, the afternoon is reserved for a land excursion to the Tangkoko Reserve to observe the native Tarsiers.
Dive sites: Batu Kapal
Good to know: visit to see the Tarsiers in the Tangkoko Reserve
Lembeh Straits
A full day of diving in the Lembeh Straits offers four distinct underwater experiences. The schedule includes coral-covered sites such as Angel's Window and the WWII Mawali wreck, alongside famous muck diving locations like Hairball, Jahir, or Air Perang, known for their bizarre critters.
Dive sites: Angel s Window, Mawali wreck, Hairball, Jahir, Air Perang
Pantai Sago
The morning is dedicated to two dives at Pantai Sago, a wall dive known for hosting a massive school of barracudas. A third dive takes place in the afternoon along the island's coast before the boat continues its journey.
Goraici Islands
Three dives are planned around the Goraici Islands, exploring sites like Reenie's Rock, Batu Mandi, and Terumbu Gora. Afterwards, the Ondina sets sail towards Pulau Tifore.
Dive sites: Reenie s Rock, Batu Mandi, Terumbu Gora
Good to know: Sail to Pulau Tifore
Patintie Straits
Diving continues in the current-swept Patintie Straits at sites including Proco channel and Batu Jabu. A highlight is Ric's Rock, a signature site discovered by the boat's manager. A night dive is also offered before the ship sails onward.
Dive sites: Proco channel, Batu Jabu, Ric s Rock
Good to know: sail to the Goraici group
Pulau Pisang
Today's three dives explore the waters surrounding Pulau Pisang, focusing on the rocky formations of Batuanyer. These sites are characterized by vibrant soft corals and are frequented by schools of fish, Napoleon wrasse, and jacks.
Dive sites: Batuanyer
Wayilbatan & Pelee
The first dive of the day is at the wall of Wayilbatan, which features some of the largest sea fans in the region. The boat then moves to Pelee for the second and third dives of the day.
Raja Ampat
An early morning land excursion offers a chance to see the Red Bird of Paradise in its natural habitat. Following this, divers will explore two of Raja Ampat's central sites, Mike's Point and Arborek, before the boat travels overnight to the Misool region.
Dive sites: Mike s Point, Arborek
Good to know: visit to see the Red Bird of Paradise|Overnight to Misool
Misool
The day is spent exploring the southern Raja Ampat region of Misool, with three day dives and a night dive planned. Sites around Farondi, Fiabacet, and Boo showcase the area's famous soft corals and sea fans. A scenic tour via tender boat navigates the iconic limestone islands and caves.
Dive sites: Farondi, Fiabacet, Boo
Good to know: Tender boat tour around the limestone islands and caves
Kri
Diving focuses on the renowned sites around Kri island, including the fish-heavy Mioskon, Sardine Reef, and Cape Kri. Three dives are scheduled, offering opportunities to witness spectacular underwater landscapes and massive congregations of fish.
Dive sites: Mioskon, Sardine Reef, Cape Kri
Sorong
After a final breakfast on board, guests are transferred to the airport in Sorong for their departure, concluding the trip.
Good to know: Transfer to the airport