Banda Sea & Triton Bay (Tual → Kaimana)

Seven Seas · Indonesia · 15D14N

Duration
15D14N
Embarkation
Tual
Disembarkation
Kaimana
Dives
Approximately 39 dives in total

About this route

Embark on an unforgettable expedition through Indonesia's Banda Sea and Triton Bay, a region celebrated for its remarkably diverse marine ecosystems. This route takes you from Tual to Kaimana, revealing a mosaic of vibrant coral gardens, dramatic underwater topography, and a wealth of pelagic and reef life. Expect encounters with schooling fish, majestic sea turtles, curious sharks, and an astonishing array of macro creatures, all set against breathtaking underwater landscapes.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Tual

    Guests are welcomed at Tual Airport and transferred to the vessel. After a welcome drink, the Cruise Director provides a briefing, cabin allocation, and ship orientation. Guests can set up their equipment, explore the vessel, and enjoy the first evening at anchor.

  2. Day 2: Banda Sea Exploration

    Explore the pristine walls, pinnacles, and vibrant coral gardens of the Banda Sea, with up to 4 dives per day (3 daytime dives + 1 night dive). Expect encounters with reef sharks, schooling fish, turtles, and occasional pelagic visitors. Optional land excursions may include uninhabited islands or historic sites.

  3. Day 3: Banda Sea Exploration

    Explore the pristine walls, pinnacles, and vibrant coral gardens of the Banda Sea, with up to 4 dives per day (3 daytime dives + 1 night dive). Expect encounters with reef sharks, schooling fish, turtles, and occasional pelagic visitors. Optional land excursions may include uninhabited islands or historic sites.

  4. Day 4: Banda Sea Exploration

    Explore the pristine walls, pinnacles, and vibrant coral gardens of the Banda Sea, with up to 4 dives per day (3 daytime dives + 1 night dive). Expect encounters with reef sharks, schooling fish, turtles, and occasional pelagic visitors. Optional land excursions may include uninhabited islands or historic sites.

  5. Day 5: Banda Sea Exploration

    Explore the pristine walls, pinnacles, and vibrant coral gardens of the Banda Sea, with up to 4 dives per day (3 daytime dives + 1 night dive). Expect encounters with reef sharks, schooling fish, turtles, and occasional pelagic visitors. Optional land excursions may include uninhabited islands or historic sites.

  6. Day 6: Banda Sea Exploration

    Explore the pristine walls, pinnacles, and vibrant coral gardens of the Banda Sea, with up to 4 dives per day (3 daytime dives + 1 night dive). Expect encounters with reef sharks, schooling fish, turtles, and occasional pelagic visitors. Optional land excursions may include uninhabited islands or historic sites.

  7. Day 7: Banda Sea Exploration

    Explore the pristine walls, pinnacles, and vibrant coral gardens of the Banda Sea, with up to 4 dives per day (3 daytime dives + 1 night dive). Expect encounters with reef sharks, schooling fish, turtles, and occasional pelagic visitors. Optional land excursions may include uninhabited islands or historic sites.

  8. Day 8: Banda Sea Exploration

    Explore the pristine walls, pinnacles, and vibrant coral gardens of the Banda Sea, with up to 4 dives per day (3 daytime dives + 1 night dive). Expect encounters with reef sharks, schooling fish, turtles, and occasional pelagic visitors. Optional land excursions may include uninhabited islands or historic sites.

  9. Day 9: Northern Triton Bay Exploration

    Dive remote bays, mangrove channels, and coral-encrusted reefs in Northern Triton Bay. Macro enthusiasts will enjoy searching for nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, frogfish, and ghost pipefish. Night dives highlight bioluminescent plankton and rare nocturnal critters. Enjoy calm anchorages and serene island landscapes.

  10. Day 10: Northern Triton Bay Exploration

    Dive remote bays, mangrove channels, and coral-encrusted reefs in Northern Triton Bay. Macro enthusiasts will enjoy searching for nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, frogfish, and ghost pipefish. Night dives highlight bioluminescent plankton and rare nocturnal critters. Enjoy calm anchorages and serene island landscapes.

  11. Day 11: Northern Triton Bay Exploration

    Dive remote bays, mangrove channels, and coral-encrusted reefs in Northern Triton Bay. Macro enthusiasts will enjoy searching for nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, frogfish, and ghost pipefish. Night dives highlight bioluminescent plankton and rare nocturnal critters. Enjoy calm anchorages and serene island landscapes.

  12. Day 12: Southern Triton Bay & Kaimana Approach

    Continue exploring Southern Triton Bay with up to 4 dives per day, discovering colorful walls, soft corals, and steep drop-offs. Expect large schools of fusiliers, jacks, and frequent sightings of manta rays. Optional visits to local villages provide cultural insights and pristine beaches for relaxing between dives.

  13. Day 13: Southern Triton Bay & Kaimana Approach

    Continue exploring Southern Triton Bay with up to 4 dives per day, discovering colorful walls, soft corals, and steep drop-offs. Expect large schools of fusiliers, jacks, and frequent sightings of manta rays. Optional visits to local villages provide cultural insights and pristine beaches for relaxing between dives.

  14. Day 14: Arrival in Kaimana

    After the final morning dive and breakfast, the vessel arrives in Kaimana. Guests are transferred to Kaimana Airport for onward flights. The crew bids farewell and assists with departure arrangements.

  15. Day 15: Departure from Kaimana

    Guests disembark after breakfast and are transferred to Kaimana Airport for their onward journeys.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-11-17 – 2027-12-01from 9,370 USDBook
  • 2028-11-17 – 2028-12-01from 9,786 USDBook

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