Tiare Cruise · Indonesia · 12D/11N
Embark on an extraordinary 12-day liveaboard journey through the heart of the Coral Triangle, exploring Raja Ampat, Misool, and Halmahera. This expedition promises a vibrant mix of northern Raja Ampat's reefs, the stunning southern walls of Misool, and the hidden muck diving gems of Halmahera. From lush islands and remote lagoons to traditional villages, prepare for an unparalleled sense of discovery with incredible marine biodiversity and breathtaking underwater scenery.
Board the beautiful Tiaré in Sorong, your home for the next 11 nights. Check-in and get settled, ready to depart around 12:00 pm for your adventure into Indonesia's remarkable waters.
Explore the diverse underwater realms of Raja Ampat, focusing on areas around Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. These regions feature an incredible variety of reef topography, from soft coral gardens and sea fans to dramatic walls and caves. Expect vibrant ecosystems and encounter a rich array of marine life through daily dives, including potential night dives. Continue diving in the captivating waters of Raja Ampat, exploring the unique habitats around Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. This area is known for its incredible coral reefs, diverse fish populations, and macro life. The underwater terrain often features vibrant soft corals, intricate caves, and walls, providing excellent opportunities for both wide-angle and macro photography.
Explore the diverse underwater realms of Raja Ampat, focusing on areas around Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. These regions feature an incredible variety of reef topography, from soft coral gardens and sea fans to dramatic walls and caves. Expect vibrant ecosystems and encounter a rich array of marine life through daily dives, including potential night dives. Continue diving in the captivating waters of Raja Ampat, exploring the unique habitats around Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. This area is known for its incredible coral reefs, diverse fish populations, and macro life. The underwater terrain often features vibrant soft corals, intricate caves, and walls, providing excellent opportunities for both wide-angle and macro photography.
Explore the diverse underwater realms of Raja Ampat, focusing on areas around Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. These regions feature an incredible variety of reef topography, from soft coral gardens and sea fans to dramatic walls and caves. Expect vibrant ecosystems and encounter a rich array of marine life through daily dives, including potential night dives. Continue diving in the captivating waters of Raja Ampat, exploring the unique habitats around Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. This area is known for its incredible coral reefs, diverse fish populations, and macro life. The underwater terrain often features vibrant soft corals, intricate caves, and walls, providing excellent opportunities for both wide-angle and macro photography.
Explore the diverse underwater realms of Raja Ampat, focusing on areas around Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. These regions feature an incredible variety of reef topography, from soft coral gardens and sea fans to dramatic walls and caves. Expect vibrant ecosystems and encounter a rich array of marine life through daily dives, including potential night dives. Continue diving in the captivating waters of Raja Ampat, exploring the unique habitats around Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. This area is known for its incredible coral reefs, diverse fish populations, and macro life. The underwater terrain often features vibrant soft corals, intricate caves, and walls, providing excellent opportunities for both wide-angle and macro photography.
Transition to the hidden muck diving gems of Halmahera. This area is renowned for its black sand slopes and rich macro life, offering incredible opportunities for photographers and critter enthusiasts. Expect to discover unique species such as nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, and various other tiny critters that thrive in these environments. The underwater topography here provides excellent conditions for detailed observation. Further exploration of Halmahera's exceptional muck diving sites. The focus remains on uncovering the region's unique and often camouflaged marine life.
Transition to the hidden muck diving gems of Halmahera. This area is renowned for its black sand slopes and rich macro life, offering incredible opportunities for photographers and critter enthusiasts. Expect to discover unique species such as nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, and various other tiny critters that thrive in these environments. The underwater topography here provides excellent conditions for detailed observation. Further exploration of Halmahera's exceptional muck diving sites. The focus remains on uncovering the region's unique and often camouflaged marine life.
Transition to the hidden muck diving gems of Halmahera. This area is renowned for its black sand slopes and rich macro life, offering incredible opportunities for photographers and critter enthusiasts. Expect to discover unique species such as nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, and various other tiny critters that thrive in these environments. The underwater topography here provides excellent conditions for detailed observation. Further exploration of Halmahera's exceptional muck diving sites. The focus remains on uncovering the region's unique and often camouflaged marine life.
Enjoy a day of cruising between dive regions. When crossing, the schedule may include fewer dives, typically two per day, allowing for relaxation on board and enjoying the scenic views of remote islands. The journey itself offers a chance to experience the beauty of Indonesia's archipelago above the surface, passing lush islands and traditional villages. Another day dedicated to cruising and potentially limited diving as the Tiare navigates towards Ternate. This provides more opportunities to take in the stunning landscapes, enjoy the boat's amenities, and reflect on the incredible dives already experienced. The journey through these remote waters is an adventure in itself, connecting various unique ecosystems.
Enjoy a day of cruising between dive regions. When crossing, the schedule may include fewer dives, typically two per day, allowing for relaxation on board and enjoying the scenic views of remote islands. The journey itself offers a chance to experience the beauty of Indonesia's archipelago above the surface, passing lush islands and traditional villages. Another day dedicated to cruising and potentially limited diving as the Tiare navigates towards Ternate. This provides more opportunities to take in the stunning landscapes, enjoy the boat's amenities, and reflect on the incredible dives already experienced. The journey through these remote waters is an adventure in itself, connecting various unique ecosystems.
Enjoy your final dives of the trip in the waters closer to Ternate. These sites will offer one last chance to experience Indonesia's rich marine biodiversity, potentially featuring a mix of reef types or unique local marine life before preparations begin for disembarkation. The last dive will be conducted on this penultimate day.
Enjoy a final breakfast on board with the crew before disembarking in Ternate in the morning. Please note that it's recommended for divers to wait at least 24 hours after their last dive before flying.