Tiare Cruise · Indonesia · 12D/11N
This 12-day, 11-night liveaboard expedition through Indonesia's remote Forgotten Islands promises an unparalleled diving adventure from Maumere to Saumlaki. Far from typical tourist routes, this journey offers the chance to explore pristine, rarely visited dive sites. Divers can anticipate encountering diverse marine life, including schooling hammerhead sharks, vibrant reefs, and unique macro critters, experiencing both exhilarating drift dives and serene muck dives in some of the world's most untouched waters.
Today marks the embarkation in Maumere as your incredible journey to the Forgotten Islands begins. Settle into your cabin and prepare for the adventure ahead. The vessel will set sail, heading towards the remote dive regions.
Today at Bacatan, divers will explore a series of vibrant reef and ledge systems. Expect exhilarating drift dives at Eagle Point, where strong currents often attract schooling jacks and reef sharks. Bacatan Ledges offers diverse macro life, while Lawelo Reef and Lawelo Village are known for colorful coral formations and potential turtle sightings.
Dive sites: Eagle Point, Bacatan Ledges, Lawelo Reef, Lawelo Village
Today's dives focus on the renowned site of Hot Property in Beangabang Bay. This vibrant reef is well-known for its current-swept conditions, creating a dynamic environment for divers. Expect to see large schools of fusiliers and trevally, which often attract reef sharks, while the diverse corals host an array of fascinating macro critters.
Dive sites: Hot Property
Explore the diverse dive sites around Alor and Pura Pura today. Yan Village offers calm conditions with vibrant coral gardens, providing excellent opportunities for photography. At Anemone City—Falling, divers can marvel at spectacular hard coral formations and abundant reef fish. Mucky Mosque is a prime location for encountering an array of fascinating macro critters.
Dive sites: Yan Village, Yan Village, Anemone City - Falling, Mucky Mosque
Day 5 in Alor/Pura Pura promises exhilarating wall and reef dives, often with exciting currents. Sites like Boardroom and Babylon offer excellent chances to encounter schooling reef fish and vibrant soft corals. Mini Wall provides a closer look at diverse macro life clinging to its intricate structure, making for a rewarding photographic experience.
Dive sites: Boardroom - Rising, Babylon - Rising, Mini Wall, Mini Wall
Today's exploration takes guests to the vibrant reefs of Alor and Sisca. Guests enjoy drift dives along the slopes of Reta, where schooling fusiliers and triggerfish populate the colorful corals. Mawar offers protected slopes perfect for discovering unique macro life. Guests keep an eye out for dugongs during a special optional snorkel when conditions permit.
Dive sites: Reta, Dugong Snorkel (when possible), Mawar
Day 7 brings guests to Reong, renowned for its dramatic wall diving. Reong Wall and South Wall offer exhilarating experiences, often featuring strong currents that attract reef sharks and schooling pelagics. The East Side presents excellent opportunities for macro photography amidst diverse reef ecosystems and intricate coral formations.
Dive sites: Reong Wall, South Wall, East Side
Today, explore the diverse underwater terrain of Nyata and Maopora. These sites offer a mix of vibrant coral reefs and exciting drift dives, characteristic of the remote Forgotten Islands. Expect rich marine biodiversity, where schooling fish, reef sharks, and an array of macro life can be encountered. Excellent visibility and thrilling currents are often present.
Dive sites: Lighthouse, Laut, Maopora
Day 9 at Terbang Selatan/Utara promises thrilling drift dives along vibrant coral walls and sloping reefs. Divers can anticipate diverse pelagic action, with schooling fish, reef sharks, and occasional larger predators in the often-strong currents. These remote Forgotten Islands sites are highly regarded for their pristine beauty and spectacular big-fish encounters.
Dive sites: Terbang Selatan, Terbang Selatan, Terbang Utara
Conclude your deep exploration of the Forgotten Islands with dives around Serua Kecil. Explore vibrant walls and reef slopes, which typically host robust populations of reef sharks and schooling fish. Currents can be present, adding to the dynamic dive experience in these pristine waters, offering a final chance to witness Indonesia's rich marine biodiversity.
Dive sites: Serua Kecil, Serua Kecil, West Point
The final diving day takes guests to Saumlaki, where divers explore Saumlaki Reef, a vibrant slope and wall system. Divers find diverse coral formations and an abundance of reef fish. There are often opportunities to spot turtles and reef sharks in these nutrient-rich waters, which typically offer excellent visibility.
Dive sites: Saumlaki Reef
Today marks the conclusion of your liveaboard adventure as you disembark in Saumlaki. The crew will assist with your departure arrangements, ensuring a smooth transition. No dives are scheduled on this day.