Bolsel Trip (Bitung - Bitung)

Sunshine Liveaboard · Indonesia · 9 nights

Duration
9 nights
Embarkation
Bitung, Indonesia
Disembarkation
Bitung, Indonesia
Dives
Approximately 24 dives in total

About this route

This Bolsel Trip embarks from and disembarks in Bitung, Indonesia, offering a unique diving cruise experience. The journey explores the rich underwater environments of Gorontalo and Sulawesi. Guests can anticipate a diverse range of marine life and dive sites, with approximately 24 dives planned throughout the trip. This itinerary provides an opportunity to discover the captivating marine biodiversity of Indonesia's less-explored regions.

Regions on this route

GorontaloSulawesi

Highlights

Gorontalo

Gorontalo, located on the northern arm of Sulawesi, is known for its unique deep-water ecosystems and diverse marine life. The area features pristine coral reefs, impressive wall dives, and offers opportunities for both macro and pelagic encounters. Its relatively untouched status provides a sense of discovery for divers.

  • Deep-water ecosystems
  • Pristine coral reefs
  • Impressive wall dives
  • Macro and pelagic life

Sulawesi

Sulawesi is a large Indonesian island with an incredibly varied underwater landscape. Its waters are rich in biodiversity, supporting a wide array of reef fish, pelagics, and unique critters. Diving experiences range from vibrant coral gardens and dramatic drop-offs to muck diving sites, making it a comprehensive destination for all diving preferences.

  • Varied underwater landscape
  • Rich marine biodiversity
  • Vibrant coral gardens
  • Dramatic drop-offs
  • Muck diving

Requirements

  • CertificationAdvanced Open Water
  • Minimum logged dives50
  • ExperienceDivers are required to have at least 50 logged dives and an Advanced Open Water certification.

Good to know

  • An early check-in and remote location require arrival at the departure destination at least 1 day prior to the trip departure date.
  • Divers are recommended to wait 24 hours before flying after their last dive.
  • The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics, at the captain's discretion.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Bitung

    Today marks the embarkation day in Bitung. Guests will check-in, receive a welcome drink, and enjoy lunch onboard. Following a briefing and cabin allocation, the day concludes with three dives, introducing divers to the local underwater scenery.

  2. Day 2: Gorontalo & Sulawesi Diving

    For the next seven days, the cruise will explore the dive sites around Gorontalo and Sulawesi. This region is renowned for its diverse underwater topography, including vibrant coral reefs, walls, and potentially some drift dives. Divers can expect 2-3 dives per day, with night dives often possible, offering opportunities to encounter both diurnal and nocturnal marine species.

  3. Day 3: Gorontalo & Sulawesi Diving

    For the next seven days, the cruise will explore the dive sites around Gorontalo and Sulawesi. This region is renowned for its diverse underwater topography, including vibrant coral reefs, walls, and potentially some drift dives. Divers can expect 2-3 dives per day, with night dives often possible, offering opportunities to encounter both diurnal and nocturnal marine species.

  4. Day 4: Gorontalo & Sulawesi Diving

    For the next seven days, the cruise will explore the dive sites around Gorontalo and Sulawesi. This region is renowned for its diverse underwater topography, including vibrant coral reefs, walls, and potentially some drift dives. Divers can expect 2-3 dives per day, with night dives often possible, offering opportunities to encounter both diurnal and nocturnal marine species.

  5. Day 5: Gorontalo & Sulawesi Diving

    For the next seven days, the cruise will explore the dive sites around Gorontalo and Sulawesi. This region is renowned for its diverse underwater topography, including vibrant coral reefs, walls, and potentially some drift dives. Divers can expect 2-3 dives per day, with night dives often possible, offering opportunities to encounter both diurnal and nocturnal marine species.

  6. Day 6: Gorontalo & Sulawesi Diving

    For the next seven days, the cruise will explore the dive sites around Gorontalo and Sulawesi. This region is renowned for its diverse underwater topography, including vibrant coral reefs, walls, and potentially some drift dives. Divers can expect 2-3 dives per day, with night dives often possible, offering opportunities to encounter both diurnal and nocturnal marine species.

  7. Day 7: Gorontalo & Sulawesi Diving

    For the next seven days, the cruise will explore the dive sites around Gorontalo and Sulawesi. This region is renowned for its diverse underwater topography, including vibrant coral reefs, walls, and potentially some drift dives. Divers can expect 2-3 dives per day, with night dives often possible, offering opportunities to encounter both diurnal and nocturnal marine species.

  8. Day 8: Gorontalo & Sulawesi Diving

    For the next seven days, the cruise will explore the dive sites around Gorontalo and Sulawesi. This region is renowned for its diverse underwater topography, including vibrant coral reefs, walls, and potentially some drift dives. Divers can expect 2-3 dives per day, with night dives often possible, offering opportunities to encounter both diurnal and nocturnal marine species.

  9. Day 9: Final Dive and Return to Sahaung

    The ninth day includes one final morning dive, allowing guests to enjoy the underwater beauty one last time. Following the dive, the vessel will begin its return journey to Sahaung port, preparing for disembarkation activities tomorrow.

  10. Day 10: Disembarkation – Sahaung

    After breakfast and check-out, guests will prepare for disembarkation in Sahaung, concluding their memorable diving adventure. Farewell wishes will be extended to all guests as they depart.

Upcoming departures

  • 2026-12-01 – 2026-12-10from 1,874 USDBook
  • 2027-03-01 – 2027-03-10from 1,874 USDBook
  • 2027-03-15 – 2027-03-24from 1,874 USDBook
  • 2027-12-02 – 2027-12-11from 1,874 USDBook

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