Ondina · Indonesia · 10 nights
Embark on an extraordinary diving cruise through the pristine waters of Raja Ampat and Kai Islands. This itinerary promises breathtaking encounters with vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and unique underwater topography, showcasing the best of Indonesia's renowned dive destinations. Explore colorful soft coral gardens, dramatic seamounts, and seek out iconic pelagics, along with abundant macro life. The journey combines world-class diving with opportunities to discover the region's stunning natural landscapes.
Your adventure begins with pick-up at the airport in Tual, followed by a transfer to the liveaboard. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and settle into your accommodation. If time and conditions permit, a check dive may be offered in the afternoon, allowing guests to familiarise themselves with the equipment and local waters.
Spend the day exploring the vibrant reefs of Misool, focusing on the Daram Islands. Dive sites like Andiamo, Candy Store, and Warna Bewarna are known for their spectacular soft corals and rich biodiversity. The area often features a mix of macro life and schooling reef fish, offering excellent photo opportunities. Later, explore classic Misool sites such as Nudi, Tank Rock, Pulau Boo, and Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain), which are famous for their healthy coral ecosystems and diverse marine inhabitants.
Dive sites: Andiamo, Candy Store, Warna Bewarna, Nudi, Tank Rock, Pulau Boo, Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain), Yilliet Beach
Spend the day exploring the vibrant reefs of Misool, focusing on the Daram Islands. Dive sites like Andiamo, Candy Store, and Warna Bewarna are known for their spectacular soft corals and rich biodiversity. The area often features a mix of macro life and schooling reef fish, offering excellent photo opportunities. Later, explore classic Misool sites such as Nudi, Tank Rock, Pulau Boo, and Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain), which are famous for their healthy coral ecosystems and diverse marine inhabitants.
Dive sites: Andiamo, Candy Store, Warna Bewarna, Nudi, Tank Rock, Pulau Boo, Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain), Yilliet Beach
Spend the day exploring the vibrant reefs of Misool, focusing on the Daram Islands. Dive sites like Andiamo, Candy Store, and Warna Bewarna are known for their spectacular soft corals and rich biodiversity. The area often features a mix of macro life and schooling reef fish, offering excellent photo opportunities. Later, explore classic Misool sites such as Nudi, Tank Rock, Pulau Boo, and Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain), which are famous for their healthy coral ecosystems and diverse marine inhabitants.
Dive sites: Andiamo, Candy Store, Warna Bewarna, Nudi, Tank Rock, Pulau Boo, Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain), Yilliet Beach
Today is dedicated to diving around Pulau Pisang, renowned for its vibrant underwater landscapes. Dive sites like Lucky Ridge and T-Bone are often explored, known for their strong currents that attract pelagic species and maintain healthy coral growth. Expect to see diverse reef fish populations and, with luck, larger marine life. The area's topography typically includes sloping reefs and exhilarating drift dives, making for dynamic underwater experiences.
Dive sites: Lucky Ridge, T-Bone
Begin the morning with dives at Karang Paradise, an area celebrated for its incredibly diverse marine ecosystem where unexpected encounters are common. Both soft and hard corals thrive here, providing a habitat for huge schools of bigeye jacks, surgeonfish, and various reef sharks. Manta ray sightings are quite frequent in this area. In the afternoon, a dive near the Tiki-Tiki waterfall is planned, followed by a visit to the waterfall itself, offering a chance to enjoy the scenic top-side.
Dive sites: Karang Paradise, Tiki-Tiki waterfall area
Enjoy a full day of diving around Kurkap Island, exploring both the main island's excellent sites and the pristine reefs to its north. This region boasts vibrant coral gardens teeming with an abundance of fish life, characteristic of Raja Ampat's rich waters. Expect dynamic reef topography and a variety of macro and wide-angle subjects. After a final night dive in the Kurkap area, the vessel will sail towards Pulau Bui, preparing for the next phase of the journey.
This morning focuses on two distinct seamounts located north of Pulau Bui: Villoch Reef and Ultima Frontera. These sites are renowned for their impressive underwater structures and potential for encounters with pelagic species drawn to the deeper waters. The afternoon includes an additional dive along a ridge close to Pulau Bui, offering varied topography and marine life. Another night dive is planned in the vicinity of Pulau Bui, concluding a day of diverse underwater exploration.
Dive sites: Villoch Reef, Ultima Frontera
The morning dives explore the northern reaches of Pulau Tayandu, beginning with Karang Rembang and followed by Batu Guano. These sites are known for their dynamic currents and healthy reefs, which often host a wide array of reef fish and invertebrates. The topography typically includes sloping reefs and vibrant coral gardens. In the afternoon, guests will visit Pasir Panjang, a long stretch of powder-white sand beach fringed with coconut trees, offering a picturesque setting for relaxation or exploration before the vessel sails back towards Tual.
Dive sites: Karang Rembang, Batu Guano, Pasir Panjang
Enjoy additional dives in the Pulau Tayandu area, known for its diverse dive sites and rich marine biodiversity. The day offers opportunities for both wide-angle photography with schooling fish and macro encounters with smaller critters. The area's reefs typically feature a mix of hard and soft corals, supporting a robust ecosystem. This marks the penultimate day of diving, with recommended post-dive no-fly time before departure.
Today is dedicated to preparation for departure from Sorong. Guests will have breakfast on board and check out by noon. Transfers to the airport will be arranged according to flight schedules. Please remember that divers are recommended to wait at least 24 hours after their last dive before flying.