Maratua - Manado (Tarakan - Manado)

Seaisee · Indonesia · 8 nights

Duration
8 nights
Embarkation
Tarakan, Indonesia
Disembarkation
Manado, Indonesia
Dives
Approximately 22 dives in total

About this route

Explore an exciting new route from Maratua to Manado in East Kalimantan, offering a rich diversity of dive experiences. The itinerary features fantastic muck diving opportunities, vibrant coral reefs, and encounters with large pelagics. Discover incredible marine biodiversity, from elusive critters to majestic whale sharks and manta rays, ensuring an unforgettable journey through Indonesia's pristine waters. This trip is designed for divers seeking unique and varied underwater adventures.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation Day – Tarakan

    Day 1 marks the embarkation day in Tarakan. Guests will receive complimentary transportation from the airport or local hotels to the vessel. Check-in is scheduled before 3 PM, followed by a meet and greet with the crew, a welcome briefing, and the first check dive in the afternoon. This allows divers to settle in and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

  2. Day 2: Diving Days – Exploring the Route

    These days are dedicated to exploring the diverse dive sites along the Maratua to Manado route. 3-4 dives are planned daily, including the possibility of a night dive. The specific sites visited vary based on local regulations and conditions but generally offer a mix of vibrant coral reefs, exciting drift dives, and opportunities for macro photography. Schooling fish and a variety of reef inhabitants are observed as the vessel traverses these rich waters, known for their abundant marine life and healthy ecosystems.

    Dive sites: Bunaken, Lembeh Strait, Maratua, Kakaban, Sangalaki, Derawan, Kalimantan's Whale Shark Point

  3. Day 3: Diving Days – Exploring the Route

    These days are dedicated to exploring the diverse dive sites along the Maratua to Manado route. 3-4 dives are planned daily, including the possibility of a night dive. The specific sites visited vary based on local regulations and conditions but generally offer a mix of vibrant coral reefs, exciting drift dives, and opportunities for macro photography. Schooling fish and a variety of reef inhabitants are observed as the vessel traverses these rich waters, known for their abundant marine life and healthy ecosystems.

    Dive sites: Bunaken, Lembeh Strait, Maratua, Kakaban, Sangalaki, Derawan, Kalimantan's Whale Shark Point

  4. Day 4: Diving Days – Exploring the Route

    These days are dedicated to exploring the diverse dive sites along the Maratua to Manado route. 3-4 dives are planned daily, including the possibility of a night dive. The specific sites visited vary based on local regulations and conditions but generally offer a mix of vibrant coral reefs, exciting drift dives, and opportunities for macro photography. Schooling fish and a variety of reef inhabitants are observed as the vessel traverses these rich waters, known for their abundant marine life and healthy ecosystems.

    Dive sites: Bunaken, Lembeh Strait, Maratua, Kakaban, Sangalaki, Derawan, Kalimantan's Whale Shark Point

  5. Day 5: Diving Days – Exploring the Route

    These days are dedicated to exploring the diverse dive sites along the Maratua to Manado route. 3-4 dives are planned daily, including the possibility of a night dive. The specific sites visited vary based on local regulations and conditions but generally offer a mix of vibrant coral reefs, exciting drift dives, and opportunities for macro photography. Schooling fish and a variety of reef inhabitants are observed as the vessel traverses these rich waters, known for their abundant marine life and healthy ecosystems.

    Dive sites: Bunaken, Lembeh Strait, Maratua, Kakaban, Sangalaki, Derawan, Kalimantan's Whale Shark Point

  6. Day 6: Diving Days – Exploring the Route

    These days are dedicated to exploring the diverse dive sites along the Maratua to Manado route. 3-4 dives are planned daily, including the possibility of a night dive. The specific sites visited vary based on local regulations and conditions but generally offer a mix of vibrant coral reefs, exciting drift dives, and opportunities for macro photography. Schooling fish and a variety of reef inhabitants are observed as the vessel traverses these rich waters, known for their abundant marine life and healthy ecosystems.

    Dive sites: Bunaken, Lembeh Strait, Maratua, Kakaban, Sangalaki, Derawan, Kalimantan's Whale Shark Point

  7. Day 7: Diving Days – Exploring the Route

    These days are dedicated to exploring the diverse dive sites along the Maratua to Manado route. 3-4 dives are planned daily, including the possibility of a night dive. The specific sites visited vary based on local regulations and conditions but generally offer a mix of vibrant coral reefs, exciting drift dives, and opportunities for macro photography. Schooling fish and a variety of reef inhabitants are observed as the vessel traverses these rich waters, known for their abundant marine life and healthy ecosystems.

    Dive sites: Bunaken, Lembeh Strait, Maratua, Kakaban, Sangalaki, Derawan, Kalimantan's Whale Shark Point

  8. Day 8: Final Dives and Sail Back

    The eighth day includes two morning dives before the vessel begins its sail back towards the disembarkation port. This allows for a final exploration of the incredible underwater world encountered throughout the trip, providing an opportunity to revisit favorite spots or discover new ones. Guests can enjoy the scenic journey topside while reflecting on their diving adventures before returning to port.

    Dive sites: Bunaken, Lembeh Strait, Maratua, Kakaban, Sangalaki, Derawan, Kalimantan's Whale Shark Point

  9. Day 9: Disembarkation – Manado

    On the ninth day, guests will check out before 12 PM. Complimentary transportation will be provided to the airport or local hotels in Manado. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive to ensure safety and allow for nitrogen off-gassing. This concludes the memorable liveaboard journey.

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