Seven Seas · Indonesia · 11 Days / 10 Nights
This 11-day diving expedition travels from Maumere to Alor, exploring the diverse marine ecosystems east of Flores. The itinerary is tailored for experienced divers, requiring a minimum of 50 logged dives. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in up to four dives daily, discovering the underwater highlights of the Flores and Alor regions before concluding the journey in Alor.
Maumere, Flores
Arrive in Maumere and transfer to the vessel. After settling in, the crew provides a general briefing and you'll set up your gear while steaming towards the first dive location. The day includes a check-out dive.
Good to know: Arrival at Maumere airport | Transfer and embarkation | Welcome briefing and gear setup | Afternoon check-out dive
Tanjung Sada & Tanjung Batuboga
Dive a spectacular underwater plateau at Tanjung Sada that plunges into a dramatic drop-off. The site is known for its vibrant coral bommies, giant sea fans, and the chance to spot pelagics like barracuda and reef sharks.
Dive sites: Tanjung Sada, Tanjung Batuboga
Good to know: Dive along a dramatic drop-off | Explore mini seamounts and coral bommies | Look for pygmy seahorses, barracuda, and sharks
Gosong Bone & Pomana Kecil
Explore a classic coral atoll at Gosong Bone, featuring shallow reef flats dropping into deep walls. Continue to the twin islands of Pomana, home to exceptionally healthy hard and soft coral gardens teeming with reef fish and macro organisms.
Dive sites: Gosong Bone, Pomana Kecil
Good to know: Diving at Bone Atoll | Explore lush coral gardens around the Pomana islands | Macro photography opportunities
Serbete, Adonara
Dive the diverse underwater landscapes of Tanjung Gedong and the dynamic Pulau Serbete Ridge. In the afternoon, the boat crosses the strait towards Adonara, a migratory path for blue whales, before a night dive at a renowned macro site.
Dive sites: Tanjung Gedong, Pulau Serbete Ridge, Anatuka
Good to know: Explore the reef slopes of Tanjung Gedong | Dive along Pulau Serbete Ridge | Look for migrating blue whales during the crossing | Night dive at Anatuka for critters
Lembata
The journey continues east towards Lembata, an area known for its newly-discovered muck diving sites. Search for strange critters like mimic octopus, various shrimp, and frogfish on volcanic sand slopes.
Good to know: Sail to Lembata | Explore volcanic slopes for muck diving | Search for mimic octopus and rare crustaceans | Potential for cultural excursions
Lembata
Spend another day exploring the diverse habitats around Lembata. The region offers a mix of muck diving and vibrant reefs in a remote corner of the archipelago, with opportunities for cultural encounters.
Good to know: Discover more of Lembata's dive sites | Combination of muck and reef diving | Chance to visit traditional villages
Pantar
Arrive at Pantar Island, another hotspot for muck diving and unique macro life. Explore the deep channels between the islands, which serve as a major thoroughfare for marine life moving between two oceans.
Good to know: Explore muck diving sites around Pantar | Dive in channels with potential pelagic sightings | Search for nudibranchs, seahorses, and leaf scorpionfish
Alor
The voyage reaches the Alor archipelago, a pristine diving paradise. The focus shifts to big encounters, exploring channels with thriving pelagic life, including schools of tuna, reef sharks, and sometimes hammerheads or manta rays.
Good to know: Sail to the Alor archipelago | Dive in channels known for pelagic life | Look for tuna, reef sharks, and mantas | Experience world-class visibility
Alor
Dive Alor's famous ornate walls and dramatic volcanic slopes. The day is spent exploring pristine coral gardens teeming with reef life, with crystal-clear waters often offering visibility exceeding 30 meters.
Good to know: Classic wall diving | Explore panoramic coral gardens | Enjoy outstanding water clarity | Potential for cultural encounters with local villages
Alor
Enjoy the final full day of diving, exploring more of Alor's top-tier dive sites. The incredible diversity of the region provides a memorable conclusion to the underwater journey, from macro critters to big fish action.
Good to know: Final full day of diving | Experience Alor's rich marine biodiversity | Last chance for pelagic and macro encounters | Enjoy a final dinner under the stars
Alor
After a final breakfast on board, it is time to disembark. Guests will be transferred to the local airport in Alor for their onward journey.
Good to know: Final breakfast onboard | Disembarkation | Transfer to Mali Airport (ARD)