Forgotten Island (Saumlaki - Tual)

Seven Seas · Indonesia · 15D14N

Duration
15D14N
Embarkation
Saumlaki, Indonesia
Disembarkation
Tual, Indonesia
Dives
Approximately 41 dives in total

About this route

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Indonesia's remote "Forgotten Islands," a 1,000 km chain in the Southeast Moluccas. This expedition starts in Saumlaki and concludes in Tual, navigating a path far from typical itineraries. Known for their undeveloped beauty and isolation, these islands offer some of Indonesia's most pristine diving. Expect gin-clear waters, vibrant coral bommies, spectacular wall dives, and dramatic drop-offs. The region is famed for diverse marine life, including large schools of trevallies, barracuda, hammerhead sharks, and even whale sharks.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Saumlaki

    Guests are transferred to the vessel in Saumlaki, where a welcome briefing is held by the Cruise Director. Following cabin allocation and ship orientation, guests can familiarize themselves with the Seven Seas, set up their dive equipment, and relax as the journey begins.

  2. Day 2: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  3. Day 3: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  4. Day 4: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  5. Day 5: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  6. Day 6: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  7. Day 7: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  8. Day 8: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  9. Day 9: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  10. Day 10: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  11. Day 11: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  12. Day 12: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  13. Day 13: Forgotten Islands Exploration

    The expedition delves into the remote Forgotten Islands, a vast archipelago stretching from Timor to West Papua. This isolated region is renowned for its untouched dive sites featuring gin-clear waters, impressive patch reefs, intricate coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives with dramatic drop-offs. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species in these pristine environments.

  14. Day 14: Final Dives & Passage to Tual

    The penultimate day offers the last opportunity for diving, with the final dive of the trip scheduled. After the dives, guests will begin preparations for departure, with recommendations to wait 24 hours before any flights. The vessel will then commence its journey towards the disembarkation port of Tual, allowing time for equipment packing.

  15. Day 15: Disembarkation – Tual

    Guests check out from the vessel in Tual. The Seven Seas crew will arrange transfers to the airport, facilitating onward travel for all guests.

Upcoming departures

  • 2026-11-01 – 2026-11-15from 9,310 USDBook
  • 2027-11-01 – 2027-11-15from 9,730 USDBook
  • 2028-11-01 – 2028-11-15from 9,786 USDBook

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