Sangihe Trip (Bitung - Bitung)

Sunshine Liveaboard · Indonesia · 6 nights

Duration
6 nights
Embarkation
Bitung, Indonesia
Disembarkation
Bitung, Indonesia
Dives
Approximately 15 dives in total

About this route

This journey through the Sangihe Archipelago offers a rare opportunity to explore some of Indonesia's most remote and visually stunning dive sites. The region features vibrant coral gardens, volcanic underwater formations, and schools of tropical fish thriving in crystal-clear waters. Each island presents a distinct underwater ecosystem, promising encounters with dazzling soft corals, pelagic species, and pristine, untouched reefs. Divers can expect a unique underwater landscape and diverse marine life throughout the trip.

Regions on this route

Sulawesi

Highlights

Biaro Island

Biaro is the first island in the chain, characterized by a striking 200-meter cliff on its southern coast. The island features a large flooded depression that opens to the sea on the western side, creating a sheltered haven. North of the island, the 'Bomb Rock' and 'Zaccharias Rock' reefs are known for displaying spectacular coral growth, from deep-water features to vibrant underwater landscapes filled with soft corals.

  • 200-meter cliff
  • Sheltered haven
  • Spectacular coral growth
  • Vibrant soft corals

Mahengetang Island

Mahengetang Island features an underwater volcano that plunges from depths of over 500 meters, rising just below the surface. The dramatic underwater topography is complemented by crystal-clear waters, often offering visibility of up to 40 meters. This remote and untouched environment makes the diving here truly exceptional, providing a unique and pristine experience for divers.

  • Underwater volcano
  • Dramatic topography
  • Crystal-clear waters
  • Remote, pristine environment

Ruang and Tagulandang Islands

These two islands boast several outstanding dive sites. Off the coast of Ruang, two lava flows often attract large schools of fish, contributing to a vibrant marine life spectacle. Tagulandang offers more impressive lava dive spots, making these islands an essential stop on the itinerary for unique underwater experiences.

  • Outstanding dive sites
  • Lava flows attracting fish schools
  • Vibrant marine life
  • Unique underwater experiences

Siau Island

At night, the glowing crater of the Karangetang volcano on Siau Island offers a unique spectacle, with visible steam plumes. Divers may experience a slight rumble as the volcano stirs beneath the surface. The underwater world around Siau features active volcanic activity, steep underwater slopes, and diverse marine life, often with added surprises near Batu Lehi from a hot spring.

  • Karangetang volcano
  • Volcanic activity
  • Steep underwater slopes
  • Diverse marine life

Sulawesi

Sulawesi is a large Indonesian island, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity both on land and underwater. Its unique K-shape creates diverse marine environments, from deep-water trenches to shallow coral reefs. The region is a hotspot for endemic species and vibrant marine ecosystems.

  • Extraordinary biodiversity
  • Diverse marine environments
  • Hotspot for endemic species

Requirements

  • CertificationAdvanced Open Water
  • Minimum logged dives30
  • ExperienceA minimum of 30 logged dives is required for this trip.

Good to know

  • The last dive will typically be on the penultimate day of the trip.
  • Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after their last dive.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Bitung

    Guests will meet at the port in Bitung to be welcomed by the crew, receive a safety briefing, and settle into their cabins. Depending on sea conditions and arrival time, a light diving session might be possible in the afternoon, otherwise, the boat stays overnight or begins cruising.

  2. Day 2: Sangihe Archipelago – Remote Volcanic Reefs

    Today marks the start of full diving days in the Sangihe Archipelago. The area is known for vibrant coral gardens and dramatic underwater topography, often featuring schools of tropical fish and opportunities for pelagic encounters. Divers can expect to explore pristine, untouched reefs with diverse ecosystems.

  3. Day 3: Sangihe Archipelago – Remote Volcanic Reefs

    Today marks the start of full diving days in the Sangihe Archipelago. The area is known for vibrant coral gardens and dramatic underwater topography, often featuring schools of tropical fish and opportunities for pelagic encounters. Divers can expect to explore pristine, untouched reefs with diverse ecosystems.

  4. Day 4: Sangihe Archipelago – Remote Volcanic Reefs

    Today marks the start of full diving days in the Sangihe Archipelago. The area is known for vibrant coral gardens and dramatic underwater topography, often featuring schools of tropical fish and opportunities for pelagic encounters. Divers can expect to explore pristine, untouched reefs with diverse ecosystems.

  5. Day 5: Sangihe Archipelago – Remote Volcanic Reefs

    Today marks the start of full diving days in the Sangihe Archipelago. The area is known for vibrant coral gardens and dramatic underwater topography, often featuring schools of tropical fish and opportunities for pelagic encounters. Divers can expect to explore pristine, untouched reefs with diverse ecosystems.

  6. Day 6: Sangihe Archipelago – Remote Volcanic Reefs

    Today marks the start of full diving days in the Sangihe Archipelago. The area is known for vibrant coral gardens and dramatic underwater topography, often featuring schools of tropical fish and opportunities for pelagic encounters. Divers can expect to explore pristine, untouched reefs with diverse ecosystems.

  7. Day 7: Disembarkation – Bitung

    After a final breakfast on board, guests will disembark. Transfers will be arranged to the airport or their onward destination in Bitung.

Upcoming departures

  • 2028-09-12 – 2028-09-18from 1,311 USDBook

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