North Halmahera & Morotai (Ternate - Ternate)

Malaillo · Indonesia · 10 nights

Duration
10 nights
Embarkation
Ternate, Indonesia
Disembarkation
Ternate, Indonesia
Dives
Approximately 30 dives in total

About this route

Embark on an extraordinary liveaboard journey through North Halmahera and Morotai, where history intertwines with vibrant marine biodiversity. This unique itinerary explores the lush coral gardens of Metita, delves into the haunting World War II wrecks scattered around Morotai, and uncovers the pristine volcanic seascapes of North Halmahera. Divers can anticipate encountering a rich variety of marine life, from blacktip reef sharks to schooling barracudas and graceful manta rays, making for an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Regions on this route

TernateHalmahera

Highlights

Halmahera

Halmahera offers undiscovered reefs and mesmerizing volcanic seascapes. This region is a haven for diverse marine life, characterized by vibrant coral formations and the potential for encounters with pelagic species like manta rays and schooling fish.

  • Untouched reefs
  • Volcanic seascapes
  • Diverse marine life

Metita

The Metita region features pristine reef dives around Metita Island, known for its lush, thriving hard coral gardens. These vibrant ecosystems are teeming with marine life, offering spectacular underwater vistas and frequent sightings of various reef inhabitants.

  • Lush hard coral gardens
  • Teeming marine life
  • Blacktip reef shark sightings

Morotai

Morotai is a significant destination for World War II wreck diving, offering a unique blend of history and underwater exploration. The numerous wrecks vary in depth and provide fascinating sites for enthusiasts. These historical relics have transformed into artificial reefs, supporting substantial marine biodiversity.

  • WWII wreck exploration
  • Historical dive sites
  • Wreck diving for all levels

Ternate

Ternate serves as the embarkation and disembarkation point for this voyage, a historical island with volcanic landscapes. While primarily a logistical hub, its surrounding waters hint at the rich biodiversity of the Halmahera region.

Requirements

  • CertificationOpen Water
  • Minimum logged dives30
  • ExperienceDivers should have at least 30 logged dives.

Good to know

  • The last dive is scheduled for the penultimate day of the trip.
  • Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their final dive before flying.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Ternatee Harbor

    Guests will embark at Ternatee Harbor, where they will be welcomed aboard the Malaillo. Following a comprehensive boat and dive briefing, there will be an opportunity for a check dive if time and conditions permit, allowing divers to get comfortable with the equipment and surroundings.

  2. Day 2: Metita – Vibrant Coral Gardens

    Today's diving focuses on the Metita region, particularly around Metita Island. This area is renowned for its lush hard coral gardens, which create a vibrant ecosystem teeming with diverse marine life. Divers can expect to explore colorful reef structures and observe numerous species, with blacktip reef sharks being a commonly sighted resident.

  3. Day 3: Metita – Vibrant Coral Gardens

    Today's diving focuses on the Metita region, particularly around Metita Island. This area is renowned for its lush hard coral gardens, which create a vibrant ecosystem teeming with diverse marine life. Divers can expect to explore colorful reef structures and observe numerous species, with blacktip reef sharks being a commonly sighted resident.

  4. Day 4: Metita – Vibrant Coral Gardens

    Today's diving focuses on the Metita region, particularly around Metita Island. This area is renowned for its lush hard coral gardens, which create a vibrant ecosystem teeming with diverse marine life. Divers can expect to explore colorful reef structures and observe numerous species, with blacktip reef sharks being a commonly sighted resident.

  5. Day 5: Morotai – WWII Wreck Exploration

    The expedition continues to Morotai, a destination celebrated for its World War II wreck diving. The wrecks here vary significantly in depth and size, offering a fascinating experience for both history buffs and avid wreck diving enthusiasts. These underwater relics are often encrusted with corals, providing habitat for diverse marine species.

  6. Day 6: Morotai – WWII Wreck Exploration

    The expedition continues to Morotai, a destination celebrated for its World War II wreck diving. The wrecks here vary significantly in depth and size, offering a fascinating experience for both history buffs and avid wreck diving enthusiasts. These underwater relics are often encrusted with corals, providing habitat for diverse marine species.

  7. Day 7: Morotai – WWII Wreck Exploration

    The expedition continues to Morotai, a destination celebrated for its World War II wreck diving. The wrecks here vary significantly in depth and size, offering a fascinating experience for both history buffs and avid wreck diving enthusiasts. These underwater relics are often encrusted with corals, providing habitat for diverse marine species.

  8. Day 8: North Halmahera – Untouched Reefs

    Today's dives are dedicated to North Halmahera, known for its pristine, untouched reefs and dramatic volcanic seascapes. This region often features healthy coral formations and strong currents that attract pelagic species. Divers commonly encounter graceful manta rays, schooling jackfish, and vibrant ribbon eels thriving in these dynamic waters.

  9. Day 9: North Halmahera – Untouched Reefs

    Today's dives are dedicated to North Halmahera, known for its pristine, untouched reefs and dramatic volcanic seascapes. This region often features healthy coral formations and strong currents that attract pelagic species. Divers commonly encounter graceful manta rays, schooling jackfish, and vibrant ribbon eels thriving in these dynamic waters.

  10. Day 10: Final Day of Diving & Return to Harbor

    The final day of diving includes one or two scheduled dives, offering divers a last chance to explore the underwater wonders of the region. Following these dives, the Malaillo will begin its journey sailing back towards the embarkation harbor, concluding the diving portion of the trip.

  11. Day 11: Disembarkation – Ternate

    Guests will disembark by 10:00 AM at the latest from Ternate. Transfers will be arranged to escort guests to the airport or their hotels in the city.

Upcoming departures

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