Aurora

The Aurora cruises all year to the most spectacular and breath-taking diving regions of the Indonesian archipelago, where spectacular waters and stunning landscapes wait to be discovered. This 42m long phinisi liveaboard was built in Sulawesi, offering all the advantages of a modern boat combined with the charm of a traditional one. The friendly crew ensure guest comfort and satisfaction during all trips.

Aurora accommodates up to 21 guests in 9 double or twin cabins, with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and daily housekeeping services. The on-board expert chefs will delight you with local and international buffets for every taste, served in the air-conditioned saloon. Special menus are available, such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

Diving is conducted from 2 large, high-speed twin-engine tenders (max. capacity of 8 divers, plus guides and crew). The dive zone includes a briefing area with whiteboard, wetsuit and drying racks, diver storage boxes, and 2 rinse tanks. All guest equipment is handled by the crew. There is also a camera room on the main deck. There will be 3-4 dives per day (max. 70 minutes per dive), including night dives, and guests are split in to 4-5 dive groups. Nitrox is free of charge for EANx-certified divers. Emergency oxygen and a defibrillator are available.

After a full day of thrilling dives and unforgettable experiences with the professional guides, guests can relax in the air-conditioned saloon or enjoy the gorgeous view from the sun deck, replate with sun loungers. There is a video library, hi-fi with IPod docking station, and for the more energetic, sea kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.

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Notes: Child policy: children aged 3-11 years old are allowed onboard at discounted rates. Please ask for details.

Dive experience: Diving in Indonesia can be challenging due to its strong currents. Divers should therefore have the skill to be able to dive independently in these conditions. A minimum of 50 logged dives and Advanced Open Water Diver certification is required.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, soft drinks, drinking water, hot drinks, return boat transfers to/from local airport/hotels, park fees, port fees, dives (as detailed in the trips above), nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers, 4 experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), 12 litre tanks, weights and weightbelts, all taxes.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment rental (US$ 20 per day), dive insurance, service charge (i.e. crew tips: min. US$ 15 per night). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (bank card or cash - IDR, USD, EUR).

Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, dive computer (US$ 10 per day), torch (US$ 10 per trip), 15 litre tank (US$ 10 per day). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Raja Ampat: Aurora dive tours depart from Sorong in West Papua. You can fly directly to Sorong from Jakarta, Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. From Bali there are convenient connections via Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. We will help you arrange return domestic flights between Bali or Jakarta and Sorong. There is a free transfer service from the boat to and from the nearest airport.
Komodo: The Aurora liveaboard departs in the morning from Serangan in Bali (except a few trips from Maumere where detailed above). There is a minibus transfer service from the airport and southern Bali hotels to the boat.
Triton Bay: Fly direct to the port of Kaimana in the south of West Papua, from Sorong, connecting to Jakarta. Forgotten Islands: Fly direct to the port of Saumlaki (from Ambon connecting to Jakarta and Makassar) or the port of Kupang (direct to Jakarta). Flores: Fly direct to the port of Maumere (direct from Bali, or via Makassar from Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur). Alor: Fly direct to the port of Alor (direct from Bali). Ambon/Banda: Fly direct to Ambon from Jakarta (or from Sorong or Surabaya). North Sulawesi: Fly direct to the port of Bitung (Manado) (from Jakarta, Bali, Singapore, Guangzhou, Nanking, Shanghai). Other ports: We will advise you how to get there at the time of enquiry. If you require any assistance to book flights, do not hesitate to contact us.
The liveaboard crew will welcome you upon arrival at the local airport, and guide you to Aurora. As soon as all guests have been checked-in, the yacht will depart port, hopefully before lunchtime. This might be during the day of arrival, or if any clients have booked a late arrival, it might be early morning on the next day. For more details, including airlines, see our travel information section.
The last dive of the trip will be at 10 am on the second last day of the trip, and the boat will return to port during the evening. On the day of disembarkation the crew will transport you to the airport for a domestic flight back, any time before noon. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: 10% discount.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of US$ 320 per night for their own cabin.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Guests in 3-share cabins will receive a 20% discount on the regular 2-share price.
Pay for 5 guests and 1 extra person can join the cruise free of charge (6+ guests), pay for 8 guests and 2 extra persons can join free of charge (10+ guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 14 guests and 4 additional persons can join free of charge (total 18 guests).

Raja Ampat & Triton Bay (12 Days / 11 Nights - 40 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Triton Bay, Namatote, Sagin, Mormon, Pulau Pisang, Raja Ampat - Misool: Yilliet, Fiabacet, Walib, Wayjlbatan, Jef Pelee, Mesenta, Boo; Fam Island, Dampier Strait. Visit Kita Kita waterfalls.

Day 1
The crew will collect you at Kaimana Airport and transfer you to the harbour where the Aurora liveaboard awaits. Cabins will be assigned to each guest and there will be a boat briefing to familiarise you with the boat's facilities and crew. Once all guests are onboard and port clearance has been granted, the yacht will depart for a check dive and then in to Triton Bay. Lunch and dinner will be served during the first day of your cruise.

Days 2-11
Raja Ampat is considered the home to the largest marine biodiversity in the world. Bumphead parrotfish, turtles, jawfish, mushroom coral pipefish, triggerfish, school of sweetlips and soft coral crabs welcome you to the national park, one of the best dive destinations in the whole world. Endemic wobbegong sharks, blacktip reef sharks, schools of trevallies and barracudas, sting rays and lots of nudibranchs are all commonly encountered. From oceanic manta rays to smaller peacock mantis shrimps, Raja Ampat has it all.
Triton Bay is considered a dive destination of absolute world class with its own unique attractions. It is relatively unexplored, with wonderful biodiversity and unique soft coral gardens. Huge forests of black coral and rugged rocks provide fantastic scenery both above and below water. Potential sightings include whale sharks, epaulette sharks, resident pilot whales, squadrons of bumphead parrotfish. Critter appearances include frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and nudibranchs galore.
Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon. Breakfast is à la carte. Pancakes, crepes, any style of eggs, nasi and mee goreng, French toast, bacon, yogurt, and fruit are served. Lunch is buffet style and usually features Indonesian cuisine and pasta. A 3-course dinner is served after the last dive, and includes salad, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken, with a fresh homemade dessert. Snacks and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
Normally there are 4 divers per day. However, on the penultimate day there will only be 2 dives before the boat travels back to port, normally arriving during the evening.

Day 12
Wake up to your final breakfast on board before heading back to Sorong Airport in time for your flight
Note: this trip sometimes runs in reverse so check exact port details above.

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Banda Islands & Ambon (10 Days / 9 Nights - 32 Dives)

Trip highlights: turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Ambon Bay: Laha, Tulehu Bay: Nusa Laut, Suanggi, Manuk, Serua, Banda Islands: Pulau Hatta, Banda Neira

Day 1
The crew will collect you at Ambon Airport and transfer you to the harbour where the Aurora liveaboard awaits. Cabins will be assigned to each guest and there will be a boat briefing to familiarise you with the boat's facilities and crew. Once all guests are onboard and port clearance has been granted, the yacht will depart for a check dive and then on to Nusa Laut. Lunch and dinner will be served during the first day of your cruise.

Days 2-9
The Banda Sea never fails to deliver great diving on pristine and colourful corals that attract hundreds of different species of fish, from big pelagics to tiny critters, with high a chance to see endemic species like the Ambon scorpionfish. Even dolphins and whales can be spotted from the boat. You will also travel to some less known dive sites to the south of the islands, such as Manuk and Serua. These spots act like magnets to attract large schools of surgeonfish, barracuda, big tuna, Spanish mackerel, giant jacks, sea snakes, mobula rays swimming out in the blue, and even thresher sharks. But perhaps the greatest attraction is the opportunity to encounter large schools of hammerhead sharks, a very rare sight in this modern world. The cruise will also involve a land tour to the historically fascinating Spice Islands.
Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon. Breakfast is à la carte. Pancakes, crepes, any style of eggs, nasi and mee goreng, French toast, bacon, yogurt, and fruit are served. Lunch is buffet style and usually features Indonesian cuisine and pasta. A 3-course dinner is served after the last dive, and includes salad, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken, with a fresh homemade dessert. Snacks and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
Normally there are 4 divers per day. However, on the penultimate day there will only be 2 dives before the boat travels back to port, normally arriving during the evening.

Day 10
Wake up to your final breakfast on board before heading back to Ambon Airport in time for your flight

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Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Ambon (12 Days / 11 Nights - 40 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Farondi, Misool: Yilliet, Fiabacet, Walib, Wayjlbatan, Jef Pelee, Mesenta, Boo; Fam Island, Dampier Strait; Koon, Banda Islands: Pulau Hatta, Banda Neira, Ambon

Day 1
The crew will collect you at Ambon Airport and transfer you to the harbour where the Aurora liveaboard awaits. Cabins will be assigned to each guest and there will be a boat briefing to familiarise you with the boat's facilities and crew. Once all guests are onboard and port clearance has been granted, the yacht will depart for a check dive and then in to the Banda Islands. Lunch and dinner will be served during the first day of your cruise.

Days 2-11
Raja Ampat is considered the home to the largest marine biodiversity in the world. Bumphead parrotfish, turtles, jawfish, mushroom coral pipefish, triggerfish, school of sweetlips and soft coral crabs welcome you to the national park, one of the best dive destinations in the whole world. Endemic wobbegong sharks, blacktip reef sharks, schools of trevallies and barracudas, sting rays and lots of nudibranchs are all commonly encountered. From oceanic manta rays to smaller peacock mantis shrimps, Raja Ampat has it all.
The Banda Islands never fail to deliver great diving on pristine and colourful corals that attract hundreds of different species of fish, from big pelagics to tiny critters, with high a chance to see endemic species like the Ambon scorpionfish. Even dolphins and whales can be spotted from the boat in the Banda Sea. Schools of fish will welcome you in their habitats, especially reef fish such as damsels, anthias, soldierfish and angelfish. The cruise will also involve a land tour to the historically fascinating Spice Islands.
Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon. Breakfast is à la carte. Pancakes, crepes, any style of eggs, nasi and mee goreng, French toast, bacon, yogurt, and fruit are served. Lunch is buffet style and usually features Indonesian cuisine and pasta. A 3-course dinner is served after the last dive, and includes salad, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken, with a fresh homemade dessert. Snacks and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
Normally there are 4 divers per day. However, on the penultimate day there will only be 2 dives before the boat travels back to port, normally arriving during the evening.

Day 12
Wake up to your final breakfast on board before heading back to Sorong Airport in time for your flight.
Note: this trip sometimes runs in reverse so check exact port details above.

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Raja Ampat National Park South & Central (10 Days / 9 Nights - 32 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Farondi, Misool: Yilliet, Fiabacet, Walib, Wayjlbatan, Jef Pelee, Mesenta, Boo; Daram, Dampier Strait, Penemu

Day 1
The crew will collect you at Sorong Airport and transfer you to the harbour where the Aurora liveaboard awaits. Cabins will be assigned to each guest and there will be a boat briefing to familiarise you with the boat's facilities and crew. Once all guests are onboard and port clearance has been granted, the yacht will depart for a check dive and then on to the Dampier Strait. Lunch and dinner will be served during the first day of your cruise.

Days 2-9
Raja Ampat is considered the home to the largest marine biodiversity in the world. Bumphead parrotfish, turtles, jawfish, mushroom coral pipefish, triggerfish, school of sweetlips and soft coral crabs welcome you to the national park, one of the best dive destinations in the whole world. Endemic wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, blacktip reef sharks, schools of trevallies and barracudas, sting rays and lots of nudibranchs are all commonly encountered. From oceanic manta rays to smaller peacock mantis shrimps, Raja Ampat has it all.
Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon. Breakfast is à la carte. Pancakes, crepes, any style of eggs, nasi and mee goreng, French toast, bacon, yogurt, and fruit are served. Lunch is buffet style and usually features Indonesian cuisine and pasta. A 3-course dinner is served after the last dive, and includes salad, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken, with a fresh homemade dessert. Snacks and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
Normally there are 4 divers per day. However, on the penultimate day there will only be 2 dives before the boat travels back to port, normally arriving during the evening.

Day 10
Wake up to your final breakfast on board before heading back to Sorong Airport in time for your flight.

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Raja Ampat National Park Central (7 Days / 6 Nights - 20 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Dampier Strait, Penemu, Mansuar, Batanta, Fam

Day 1
The crew will collect you at Sorong Airport and transfer you to the harbour where the Aurora liveaboard awaits. Cabins will be assigned to each guest and there will be a boat briefing to familiarise you with the boat's facilities and crew. Once all guests are onboard and port clearance has been granted, the yacht will depart for a check dive and then on to the Dampier Strait. Lunch and dinner will be served during the first day of your cruise.

Days 2-6
Raja Ampat is considered the home to the largest marine biodiversity in the world. Bumphead parrotfish, turtles, jawfish, mushroom coral pipefish, triggerfish, school of sweetlips and soft coral crabs welcome you to the national park, one of the best dive destinations in the whole world. Endemic wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, blacktip reef sharks, schools of trevallies and barracudas, sting rays and lots of nudibranchs are all commonly encountered. From oceanic manta rays to smaller peacock mantis shrimps, Raja Ampat has it all.
Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon. Breakfast is à la carte. Pancakes, crepes, any style of eggs, nasi and mee goreng, French toast, bacon, yogurt, and fruit are served. Lunch is buffet style and usually features Indonesian cuisine and pasta. A 3-course dinner is served after the last dive, and includes salad, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken, with a fresh homemade dessert. Snacks and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
Normally there are 4 divers per day. However, on the penultimate day there will only be 2 dives before the boat travels back to port, normally arriving during the evening.

Day 7
Wake up to your final breakfast on board before heading back to Sorong Airport in time for your flight.

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Raja Ampat National Park South & Central (12 Days / 11 Nights - 40 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Farondi, Misool: Yilliet, Fiabacet, Walib, Wayjlbatan, Jef Pelee, Mesenta, Boo; Daram, Dampier Strait, Penemu, Mansuar, Batanta

Day 1
The crew will collect you at Sorong Airport and transfer you to the harbour where the Aurora liveaboard awaits. Cabins will be assigned to each guest and there will be a boat briefing to familiarise you with the boat's facilities and crew. Once all guests are onboard and port clearance has been granted, the yacht will depart for a check dive and then on to the Dampier Strait. Lunch and dinner will be served during the first day of your cruise.

Days 2-11
Raja Ampat is considered the home to the largest marine biodiversity in the world. Bumphead parrotfish, turtles, jawfish, mushroom coral pipefish, triggerfish, school of sweetlips and soft coral crabs welcome you to the national park, one of the best dive destinations in the whole world. Endemic wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, blacktip reef sharks, schools of trevallies and barracudas, sting rays and lots of nudibranchs are all commonly encountered. From oceanic manta rays to smaller peacock mantis shrimps, Raja Ampat has it all.
Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon. Breakfast is à la carte. Pancakes, crepes, any style of eggs, nasi and mee goreng, French toast, bacon, yogurt, and fruit are served. Lunch is buffet style and usually features Indonesian cuisine and pasta. A 3-course dinner is served after the last dive, and includes salad, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken, with a fresh homemade dessert. Snacks and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
Normally there are 4 divers per day. However, on the penultimate day there will only be 2 dives before the boat travels back to port, normally arriving during the evening.

Day 12
Wake up to your final breakfast on board before heading back to Sorong Airport in time for your flight.

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Triton Bay, Banda Sea & Ambon (12 Days / 11 Nights - 40 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, whales, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Triton Bay, Namatote, Sagin, Mormon, Koon, Banda Islands: Pulau Hatta, Banda Neira, Nusa Laut, Suangg, Ambon: Laha or Tulehu Bay. Visit Kita Kita waterfalls.

Day 1
The crew will collect you at Kaimana Airport and transfer you to the harbour where the Aurora liveaboard awaits. Cabins will be assigned to each guest and there will be a boat briefing to familiarise you with the boat's facilities and crew. Once all guests are onboard and port clearance has been granted, the yacht will depart for a check dive and then in to Triton Bay. Lunch and dinner will be served during the first day of your cruise.

Days 2-11
Triton Bay is considered a dive destination of absolute world class with its own unique attractions. It is relatively unexplored, with wonderful biodiversity and unique soft coral gardens. Huge forests of black coral and rugged rocks provide fantastic scenery both above and below water. Potential sightings include whale sharks, epaulette sharks, resident pilot whales, squadrons of bumphead parrotfish. Critter appearances include frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and nudibranchs galore.
The Banda Islands never fail to deliver great diving on pristine and colourful corals that attract hundreds of different species of fish, from big pelagics to tiny critters, with high a chance to see endemic species like the Ambon scorpionfish. Even dolphins and whales can be spotted from the boat in the Banda Sea. Schools of fish will welcome you in their habitats, especially reef fish such as damsels, anthias, soldierfish and angelfish. The cruise will also involve a land tour to the historically fascinating Spice Islands.
Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon. Breakfast is à la carte. Pancakes, crepes, any style of eggs, nasi and mee goreng, French toast, bacon, yogurt, and fruit are served. Lunch is buffet style and usually features Indonesian cuisine and pasta. A 3-course dinner is served after the last dive, and includes salad, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken, with a fresh homemade dessert. Snacks and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
Normally there are 4 divers per day. However, on the penultimate day there will only be 2 dives before the boat travels back to port, normally arriving during the evening.

Day 12
Wake up to your final breakfast on board before heading back to Ambon Airport in time for your flight
Note: this trip sometimes runs in reverse so check exact port details above.

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Raja Ampat, Lembeh & Halmahera (13 Days / 12 Nights - 44 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Fam Island, Dampier Strait, Misool:; Pulau Pisang, Halmahera: Strait of Patintie, Goraichi Islands, Tifore Island Lembeh Strait

Day 1
The crew will collect you at Sorong Airport and transfer you to the harbour where the Aurora liveaboard awaits. Cabins will be assigned to each guest and there will be a boat briefing to familiarise you with the boat's facilities and crew. Once all guests are onboard and port clearance has been granted, the yacht will depart for a check dive and then on to the Dampier Strait. Lunch and dinner will be served during the first day of your cruise.

Days 2-12
Raja Ampat is considered the home to the largest marine biodiversity in the world. Bumphead parrotfish, turtles, jawfish, mushroom coral pipefish, triggerfish, school of sweetlips and soft coral crabs welcome you to the national park, one of the best dive destinations in the whole world. Endemic wobbegong sharks, blacktip reef sharks, schools of trevallies and barracudas, sting rays and lots of nudibranchs are all commonly encountered. From oceanic manta rays to smaller peacock mantis shrimps, Raja Ampat has it all.
The marine biodiversity in Halmahera is exceptional and its pristine coral reefs offer exceptional conditions for scuba diving and snorkeling; it is a secret gem with so much still to be discovered. You will have the chance to do some wreck diving and experience some of the best coral gardens that Indonesia has to offer. Dive sites range from ridges, pinnacles, caverns, swim-throughs, muck and ancient volcanoes, creating a diversity of diving and coral habitats. Schooling reef fish such as spadefish and surgeonfish, and bait balls attract numerous hunters, tunas, and mackerel and you can also search under the docks at Makian and Lilai for critters. Other encounters can include hammerheads, barracuda, oceanic whitetip sharks, mantas, mobulas, bumphead parrotfish, trevallies, Napoleon wrasse, bonitos and wahoo.
No place on the planet gives you the chance to see more shy critters than the Lembeh Strait, such as the mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimps, skeleton shrimps, seahorses, frogfish and innumerable nudibranchs. Day after day you will want to extend your bottom time!
Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon. Breakfast is à la carte. Pancakes, crepes, any style of eggs, nasi and mee goreng, French toast, bacon, yogurt, and fruit are served. Lunch is buffet style and usually features Indonesian cuisine and pasta. A 3-course dinner is served after the last dive, and includes salad, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken, with a fresh homemade dessert. Snacks and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
Normally there are 4 divers per day. However, on the penultimate day there will only be 2 dives before the boat travels to Bitung port, normally arriving during the evening.

Day 13
Wake up to your final breakfast on board before heading back to Manado Airport in time for your flight.
Note: this trip sometimes runs in reverse so check exact port details above.

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Cenderawasih Bay (10 Days / 9 Nights - 30 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, great macro life/ marine diversity

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Cenderawasih: Pasir Putih, Pulau Purup, Pulau Roon, Kwatisore, Pulau Rouw, Yapen, Pulau Num, Numfoor, Manokwari

Day 1
The crew will collect you at Manokwari Airport and transfer you to the harbour where the Aurora liveaboard awaits. Cabins will be assigned to each guest and there will be a boat briefing to familiarise you with the boat's facilities and crew. Once all guests are onboard and port clearance has been granted, the yacht will depart. Guests have the whole day to settle in and prepare their scuba diving equipment for the adventures ahead. Lunch and dinner will be served during the first day of your cruise.

Days 2-9
Cenderawasih Bay is Indonesia’s largest marine park and best known for incredible scuba diving and snorkelling opportunities with large numbers of whale sharks. There are also several World War II wrecks to investigate and some top class muck diving locations with critters galore, such as pygmies, tiger prawns, nudibranchs and sea snakes. Other top attractions are the various turtle species, dugongs and dolphins.
Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon. Breakfast is à la carte. Pancakes, crepes, any style of eggs, nasi and mee goreng, French toast, bacon, yogurt, and fruit are served. Lunch is buffet style and usually features Indonesian cuisine and pasta. A 3-course dinner is served after the last dive, and includes salad, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken, with a fresh homemade dessert. Snacks and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
Normally there are 4 divers per day. However, on the penultimate day there will only be 2 dives before the boat travels back to port, normally arriving during the evening.

Day 10
Wake up to your final breakfast on board before heading back to Manokwari Airport in time for your flight

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Lembeh Strait & Sangihe (9 Days / 8 Nights - 25 Dives)

Trip highlights: great macro life/ marine diversity

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Pulau Ruang, Makalehi, Sangihe: Mahangetang, Bowondeke, Pulau Siao, Bangka Island, Tifore, Lembeh Strait

Day 1
The crew will collect you at Manado Airport and transfer you to the port at Bitung where the Aurora liveaboard awaits. Cabins will be assigned to each guest and there will be a boat briefing to familiarise you with the boat's facilities and crew. Once all guests are onboard and port clearance has been granted, the yacht will depart for a check dive and then on to Pulau Ruang. Lunch and dinner will be served during the first day of your cruise.

Days 2-8
The remote regions of North Sulawesi are renowned for their unique underwater landscapes, diverse marine life, and crystal-clear waters, offering the perfect blend of exploration and serenity. Begin your journey in Lembeh, the world’s muck diving capital. No place on the planet gives you the chance to see more shy critters than the Lembeh Strait, such as the mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimps, skeleton shrimps, seahorses, frogfish and innumerable nudibranchs. Day after day you will want to extend your bottom time! Next, dive into the warm, nutrient-rich waters of Mahangetang in the Sangihe Archipelago, an underwater volcano that supports a vibrant ecosystem. Finally, experience the thrill of drift diving at Tifore, surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and large pelagic species.
Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon. Breakfast is à la carte. Pancakes, crepes, any style of eggs, nasi and mee goreng, French toast, bacon, yogurt, and fruit are served. Lunch is buffet style and usually features Indonesian cuisine and pasta. A 3-course dinner is served after the last dive, and includes salad, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken, with a fresh homemade dessert. Snacks and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
Normally there are 4 divers per day. However, on the penultimate day there will only be 2 dives before the boat travels back to Bitung port, normally arriving during the evening.

Day 9
Wake up to your final breakfast on board before heading back to Manado Airport in time for your flight.

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[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

There are 9 cabins on the lower deck of Aurora, all with private bathrooms. There are 4 with twin beds, and 5 with king-sized beds (3 with an additional single bed that can be used as 3-share).

All the cabins have: No. of bathrooms / showers - 10 / 12 - hot water