Damai 1

One of 2 Indonesia diving safaris of the Damai Fleet, the Damai I is a traditionally-built wooden schooner specifically designed for visiting the best dive destinations of Indonesia. This luxurious liveaboard vessel has 3 large decks and accommodates a maximum of just 12 guests, ensuring plenty of space and personal attention.

Guests can enjoy an all-inclusive onboard service which includes unlimited diving and a ratio of 4 divers to 1 guide, spa treatments, varied menu choice, free beer and soft drinks, and a laundry service - all at no extra cost! The boat also has a Wi-Fi internet service.

Damai I provides a signature cruise service with attention to detail where every guest is treated personally. The attentive, professional crew are at your disposal any time to give you the best experience possible both above and under the water.

The fine double cabins are very spacious at over 20m² each and beautifully furnished. They boast air-conditioning, large beds, writing desks and en-suite bathrooms with separate toilet. The Master cabins are over 35m² and exquisitely furnished with panoramic sea-views. With such a high standard of accommodation, you will feel like you are staying at a top-class resort.

The large dive deck has been designed for space and comfort, and has individual rinse tanks for each diver, plus a dedicated camera room. Replacement digital cameras, video cameras and housings are available should anything go wrong with yours, plus a professional underwater photographer/videographer is on hand to assist and give advice.

When not scuba diving, you can relax in the shaded area, edit your photos, watch a movie in the air-conditioned lounge or chill on a sun-bed on the sundeck. If you are looking for a little luxury and attention to detail on your Indonesian dive safari, with a great value all-inclusive service then Damai I is the perfect choice.

A wide and varied itinerary is offered including Komodo liveaboard trips, Alor, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea and Cenderawasih which often includes some of the more remote dive sites of the region.

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Notes: Children Policy: 0-7 years old children are free of charge. 8-12 years old children who do not dive are entitled to a 50% discount. In order to qualify for these benefits, children must share the same cabin with their parents.

Dive experience: Damai do not ask for any minimum experience and will dedicate extra attention to those who need it.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, hot drinks, beer, 1 glass of wine with dinner, scheduled land tours, 1 spa treatment, return transfers to the boat from within 20 km, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (4 divers per DM), tanks (12 and 15 litre), weights and weightbelts, all taxes.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (US$ 3 per item per day), marine park fees (Raja Ampat: US$ 61 per trip, others available on request), harbour fees (Sorong: US$ 22 per night, others available on request), diving insurance, trip cancellation insurance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival, cash and cards accepted.

Optional extras: Nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (US$ 10 per day), alcoholic drinks. 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 and Cenderawasih: The liveaboard MSY Damai I usually departs from Sorong, Manokwari or Nabire. 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. You can fly direct to Manokwari from Jakarta. For Nabire there are flights 4 x per week from Jakarta.
Triton Bay: Fly direct to the port of Kaimana in the south of West Papua, from Sorong, connecting to Jakarta.
Komodo: Damai I departs from Labuan Bajo. Some Damai I trips may use different ports and we will assist you with information on how to get to any departure port. A 1 night stay in Bali is mandatory before, and recommended after, the cruise.
For more details, including airlines, see our travel information section. Domestic flights can be arranged by the operator at an extra charge. There is a minibus transfer service between the boat and local airport or hotel. Boarding is usually any time before 12 noon. The last dive of the trip will be at around 12 noon. Guests disembark on the final day in time for their flights, which should be booked for departure before 2 pm. 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): An additional US$ 180 per night in Standard cabin.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Groups of 4-7 persons receive a 5% discount off the total cruise price. Pay for 8 guests and 1 extra person can join the cruise free of charge (max. 9-11 guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 10-12 guests and 2 additional persons can join free of charge (max. 14 guests).

Triton Bay & Forgotten Islands (12 Days / 11 Nights - 33 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, 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, Disneyland, GT Rock, Nusaulang Momon, Bui, Manuk, Nil Desperandum, Nila, Pulau Teun, Dai, Dawera, Saumlaki

Day 1
On the day of embarkation you can opt for a transfer from any Kaimani hotel or the airport. The Damai crew will take you to the harbour and help you on settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. You will pass Bitsari Bay to see some very old paintings on the cliffs. An amazing dive vacation is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-11
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Diving in the Banda Sea offers some of the most unique diving in Indonesia, with its volcanic islands, sea mounts rising from the depths and offering great wall diving with abundant marine life. Enjoy the delights of Triton Bay including its black forest gardens and possible sightings of epaulette sharks and pilot whales. Hundreds of sea snakes can be seen around Pulau Manuk, while at Nusa Laut you will discover healthy coral reefs and a chance to see hammerhead sharks. Back to the boat, and time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive.
Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. The 3rd and afternoon dive is another chance to see all. Diving in Alor brings a constant source of marine life surprises, from small creatures to big fish. The Indonesian government is protecting the area in order to secure a safe route for migrating cetaceans as they pass through the straits.
Afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon Damai starts cruising to Saumlaki.

Day 12
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Damai before you travel to Saumlaki airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans. Please note that the trip sometimes runs in reverse or has differing ports-check above for details.

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Raja Ampat National Park South & Central (9 Days / 8 Nights - 26 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 and Cape Kri, Mioskon, Arborek, Manta Sandy, Gam, Pemenu, Misool: Wayilbatan, Fabiacet, Boo, Farondi, Balbulol, village visit, viewpoint hiking trail

Day 1
On the day of embarkation you can opt for a transfer from any Sorong hotel or the airport. The crew will take you to the harbour and help you on settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Raja Ampat is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-8
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.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 9
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Damai before you travel to Sorong airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.

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Raja Ampat National Park (12 Days / 11 Nights - 38 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 and Cape Kri, Mioskon, Arborek, Manta Sandy, Gam, Kawe, Aljui Bay, Pemenu, Misool: Wayilbatan, Fabiacet, Boo, Daram, Farondi, Balbulol, village visit, viewpoint hiking trail

Day 1
On the day of embarkation you can opt for a transfer from any Sorong hotel or the airport. The crew will take you to the harbour and help you on settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Raja Ampat is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

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.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Damai before you travel to Sorong airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.

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Raja Ampat National Park South & Central (8 Days / 7 Nights - 22 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 and Cape Kri, Mioskon, Arborek, Manta Sandy, Gam, Pemenu, Misool: Wayilbatan, Fabiacet, Boo, Farondi, Balbulol, village visit, viewpoint hiking trail

Day 1
On the day of embarkation you can opt for a transfer from any Sorong hotel or the airport. The crew will take you to the harbour and help you on settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Raja Ampat is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-7
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.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 8
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Damai before you travel to Sorong airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.

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Komodo National Park (8 Days / 7 Nights - 23 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

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: Sebolan Kecil, Komodo: Batu Bolong, Karang Makassar, Wainilu, Tatawa, Horseshoe Bay: Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Alley, Manta Alley, Padar: Pillarsteen, Three Sisters, Gili Lawa Laut: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock. Dragon walk on Rinca island.

Day 1
On the day of embarkation you can opt for a transfer from any Labuan Bajo hotel or the airport. The crew will take you to the harbour and help you on settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Komodo is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-7
Diving in the Komodo National Park is an incredible experience. Expect great macro diving, with some amazing critters like frogfish and ghost pipefish, zebra crabs, rhinopias, blue ringed octopus, and countless coloured nudibranchs with crazy names that you can normally only see in fish books. The diving in this area is more than about just macro-life though. From shallow reefs to drop-offs and drift dives, grey reef sharks, schools of surgeonfish and snappers, giant trevally, turtles, barracuda, Spanish dancers and nocturnal critters, plus vibrant soft corals and tunicates can be seen throughout. It will be a blast of colours and emotions. At some sites the presence of manta rays and dolphins are almost guaranteed.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
One highlight of the trip is the chance to trek on Rinca Island to see the Komodo dragons and other unusual wildlife.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 8
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Damai before you travel to Labuan Bajo airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
Please note that the trip sometimes has differing ports - check above for details.

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Komodo National Park (12 Days / 11 Nights - 39 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

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: Sebolan Kecil, Komodo: Batu Bolong, Karang Makassar, Wainilu, Sangeang, Gili Banta, Tatawa, Horseshoe Bay: Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Alley, Manta Alley, Padar: Pillarsteen, Three Sisters, Gili Lawa Laut: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock. Dragon walk on Rinca island.

Day 1
On the day of embarkation you can opt for a transfer from any Labuan Bajo hotel or the airport. The crew will take you to the harbour and help you on settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Komodo is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-11
Diving in the Komodo National Park is an incredible experience. Expect great macro diving, with some amazing critters like frogfish and ghost pipefish, zebra crabs, rhinopias, blue ringed octopus, and countless coloured nudibranchs with crazy names that you can normally only see in fish books. The diving in this area is more than about just macro-life though. From shallow reefs to drop-offs and drift dives, grey reef sharks, schools of surgeonfish and snappers, giant trevally, turtles, barracuda, Spanish dancers and nocturnal critters, plus vibrant soft corals and tunicates can be seen throughout. It will be a blast of colours and emotions. At some sites the presence of manta rays and dolphins are almost guaranteed.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
One highlight of the trip is the chance to trek on Rinca Island to see the Komodo dragons and other unusual wildlife.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Damai before you travel to Labuan Bajo airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
Please note that the trip sometimes has differing ports - check above for details.

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Raja Ampat & Triton Bay (12 Days / 11 Nights - 31 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: Raja Ampat: Dampier Strait and Cape Kri, Arborek, Manta Sandy, Pemenu, Misool: Fabiacet, Boo, Farondi, Pulau Pisang, Momong, Triton Bay: Aiduma, Namatote, village visit, cave visit, viewpoint hiking trail, waterfall visit

Day 1
After embarkation at Kaimana harbour the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Triton Bay and Raja Ampat is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

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.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Sorong airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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Raja Ampat & Cenderawasih Bay (13 Days / 12 Nights - 41 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, 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 and Cape Kri, Arborek, Manta Sandy, Pemenu; Pulau Dua, Mapia, Manim wrecks, Cenderawasih Bay: Outer Atolls, Tanjung Manguar, Pulau Nusir, Teluk Wororomi, village visit

Day 1
After embarkation at harbour in Nabire the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Cenderawasih Bay and Raja Ampat is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

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.
By now you should have a big smile on your face as your safari is taking you to World War II wrecks, pristine hard coral gardens, soft corals and massive elephant ear sponges in Cenderawasih Bay. Green turtles, schools of barracudas, surgeonfish, and on the reefs you can expect to see mating cuttlefish, gobies, ribbon eels and more. But the highlight of the area will be the snorkeling with whale sharks. These gentle giants are attracted to local fishing platforms and the leftover nutrients.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 13
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Sorong airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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Cenderawasih Bay (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 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 Bay: Biak, Northern Atolls, Roon, Outer Atolls, Tanjung Manguar, Pulau Nusir, Teluk Wororomi

Day 1
After embarkation at harbour in Nabire the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-7
In Cenderawasih Bay you will explore rarely visited deep outer atoll dive sites, pristine hard coral gardens, soft corals and massive elephant ear sponges .Green turtles, schools of barracudas, surgeonfish, and on the reefs you can expect to see impressive tridacna clams, mating cuttlefish, popcorn shrimp, gobies, boxer crabs, ribbon eels and more. But the highlight of the area will be the snorkeling with whale sharks. These gentle giants are attracted to local fishing platforms and the leftover nutrients.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 8
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Biak airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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Komodo National Park, Flores & Alor (12 Days / 11 Nights - 37 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

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: Pomona, Serbete, Adunara, Rusa, Alor and Pantar Strait, Tanjung Bacatan, Komba, Flores: Batu Boga, Sebolan Kecil, Komodo: Wainilu, Horseshoe Bay: Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Alley, Manta Alley, Padar: Pillarsteen, Three Sisters, Gili Lawa Laut: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock. Dragon walk on Rinca island.

Day 1
On the day of embarkation you can opt for a transfer from any Maumere hotel or the airport. The crew will take you to the harbour and help you on settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Nusa Tenggara is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-11
Diving in the Komodo National Park is an incredible experience. Expect great macro diving, with some amazing critters like frogfish and ghost pipefish, zebra crabs, rhinopias, blue ringed octopus, and countless coloured nudibranchs with crazy names that you can normally only see in fish books. From shallow reefs to drop-offs and drift dives, grey reef sharks, schools of surgeonfish and snappers, giant trevally, turtles, barracuda, Spanish dancers and nocturnal critters, plus vibrant soft corals and tunicates can be seen throughout. It will be a blast of colours and emotions. At some sites the presence of manta rays and dolphins are almost guaranteed.
The sites around the Alor archipelago have some amazing critters like hairy frogfish and Halimeda ghostpipefish, rhinophias, hairy and tiger shrimps, wonderpus octopus, pygmy seahorses. The diving in this area is more than just macro though. Whitetip reef sharks, bamboo sharks, schools of fusiliers, sunfish, oversized bumphead parrotfish. Spanish Dancers and other nocturnal critters can be seen on several dives. It will be a blast of colours and emotions.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
One highlight of the trip is the chance to trek on Rinca Island to see the Komodo dragons and other unusual wildlife.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Damai before you travel to Labuan Bajo airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
Please note that the trip sometimes has differing ports - check above for details.

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Banda, Ambon & Forgotten Islands (11 Days / 10 Nights - 33 Dives)

Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, 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, Nusa Laut, Banda Islands: Banda Neira, Gunung Api, Pulau Ai, Run, Batu Kapal; Manuk, Nils Desperandum, Serua, Sika, Pulau Pador, Pulau Dawera, Babar, Dai

Day 1
After embarkation at Ambon harbour the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in the Banda Sea is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-10
The Forgotten Islands in the eastern Banda Sea’ are a remote chain of islands that offer some of the best diving in Indonesian waters. Attractions include gin-clear waters, patch reefs and coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives on impossible drop-offs. The nutrient rich currents can bring sunfish, dogtooth tuna, reef sharks, as well as maybe sailfish. Prepare your camera gear for pelagics, muck diving, schooling hammerheads, schooling surgeonfish, and large schools of barracuda at the site ‘To Dai For’. GoPro enthusiasts will revel at the sites off the islands of Nus Leur, Terbang Utara and Terbang Selatan with their wide angle scenery filled with large fans, barrel sponges and schools of small fish.
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.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 11
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Saumlaki airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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Alor & Forgotten Islands (12 Days / 11 Nights - 34 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: Alor: Pantar Strait, Kalabahi Bay, Pura; Reong, Nyata, Damar, Nils Desperandum, Sika, Pulau Dawera, Moora, Dai

Day 1
After embarkation at Saumlaki harbour the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-11
The Forgotten Islands in the eastern Banda Sea’ are a remote chain of islands that offer some of the best diving in Indonesian waters. Attractions include gin-clear waters, patch reefs and coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives on impossible drop-offs. The nutrient rich currents can bring sunfish, dogtooth tuna, reef sharks, as well as maybe sailfish. Prepare your camera gear for pelagics, muck diving, schooling hammerheads, schooling surgeonfish, and large schools of barracuda at the site ‘To Dai For’. GoPro enthusiasts will revel at the sites off the islands of Nus Leur, Terbang Utara and Terbang Selatan with their wide angle scenery filled with large fans, barrel sponges and schools of small fish.
The sites around the Alor archipelago have some amazing critters like hairy frogfish and Halimeda ghostpipefish, rhinophias, hairy and tiger shrimps, wonderpus octopus, pygmy seahorses. The diving in this area is more than just macro though. Whitetip reef sharks, bamboo sharks, schools of fusiliers, oversized bumphead parrotfish. Spanish Dancers and other nocturnal critters can be seen on several dives. It will be a blast of colours and emotions.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Kupang airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note: this cruise sometimes runs in reverse so please check exact details above.

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Raja Ampat & Forgotten Islands (12 Days / 11 Nights - 35 Dives)

Trip highlights: hammerhead 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: Raja Ampat: Misool: Wayilbatan, Fabiacet, Boo, Farondi, Balbulol, Koon, Bui, Manuk, Nils Desperandum, Serua, Sika, Pulau Dawera, Dai, Tanimbar

Day 1
After embarkation at Sorong harbour the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in the Raja Ampat and the Forgotten Islands is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

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 Forgotten Islands in the eastern Banda Sea’ are a remote chain of islands that offer some of the best diving in Indonesian waters. Attractions include gin-clear waters, patch reefs and coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives on impossible drop-offs. The nutrient rich currents can bring sunfish, dogtooth tuna, reef sharks, as well as maybe sailfish. Prepare your camera gear for pelagics, muck diving, schooling hammerheads, schooling surgeonfish, and large schools of barracuda at the site ‘To Dai For’. GoPro enthusiasts will revel at the sites off the islands of Nus Leur, Terbang Utara and Terbang Selatan with their wide angle scenery filled with large fans, barrel sponges and schools of small fish.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Saumlaki airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction and use other ports. Please check exact port details above.

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Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Ambon (12 Days / 11 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: Dampier Strait and Cape Kri, Arborek, Manta Sandy, Pemenu, Misool - Fabiacet, Boo, Farondi, Balbulol, Wayilbatan; Koon Island, Banda Islands: Banda Neira, Gunung Api, Pulau Ai, Run, Batu Kapal, Nusa Laut, Ambon Bay, historic Spice Island visit, viewpoint hiking trail

Day 1
After embarkation at harbour in Ambon the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Raja Ampat and the Banda Islands is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

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 tiny critters to big pelagics. 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. You will also travel to some less known dive sites while touring around the islands, with high a chance to see endemic species like the Ambon scorpionfish, or be surrounded by dogtooth tuna, and spot shy mobula rays swimming out in the blue. This cruise will also involve a land tour to the historically fascinating Spice Islands.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Sorong airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Ambon & Halmahera (12 Days / 11 Nights - 38 Dives)

Trip highlights: 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: Halmahera: Bacan, Goraichi; Pulau Pisang, Raja Ampat: Misool - Fabiacet, Boo, Blue Water Mangroves; Koon Island, Banda Islands: Banda Neira, Gunung Api, Hatta, Run, Batu Kapal, Nusa Laut, Ambon Bay, historic Spice Island visit, viewpoint hiking trail

Day 1
After embarkation at harbour in Ambon the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Raja Ampat and the Banda Islands is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

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 marine biodiversity in Halmahera is also 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.
The Banda Islands never fail to deliver great diving on pristine and colourful corals that attract hundreds of different species of fish, from tiny critters to big pelagics. 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. You will also travel to some less known dive sites while touring around the islands, with high a chance to see endemic species like the Ambon scorpionfish, or be surrounded by dogtooth tuna, and spot shy mobula rays swimming out in the blue. This cruise will also involve a land tour to the historically fascinating Spice Islands.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Ternate airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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Raja Ampat & Halmahera (12 Days / 11 Nights - 38 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: Misool - Fabiacet, Boo, Farondi, Daram, Wayilbatan; Pulau Pisang, Halmahera: Bacan, Salea, Lata Lata, Goraichi

Day 1
After embarkation at Ternate harbour the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Raja Ampat and Halmahera is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

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 marine biodiversity in Halmahera is also 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.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Sorong airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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Halmahera & Central Sulawesi (12 Days / 11 Nights - 39 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: Sulawesi: Tanjung Flesko, Tanjung Talabu, Togean Islands, Pasir Laut, Una Una, Gorontalo; Tifore, Halmahera: Bacan, Goraichi

Day 1
After embarkation at Ternate harbour the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Halmahera and Central Sulawesi is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-11
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.
You will then experience the Dali sponges of Gorontalo and the vibrant reefs and pinnacles of the amazing Togian islands. You can expect to dive over vibrant colourful reefscapes thick with schooling fish, both big and small.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Gorontalo airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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

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

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(12 Days / 11 Nights - Dives)

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

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Triton Bay, Forgotten Islands & Alor (15 Days / 14 Nights - 47 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, 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: Batek, Alor: Pantar Strait, Kalabahi Bay, Pura; Reong, Nyata, Moora, Dai, Nils Desperandum, Sika, Manuk, Bui, Momon, Triton Bay: Aiduma, Namatote, bagans

Day 1
After embarkation at Kaimana harbour the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-14
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 Forgotten Islands in the eastern Banda Sea’ are a remote chain of islands that offer some of the best diving in Indonesian waters. Attractions include gin-clear waters, patch reefs and coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives on impossible drop-offs. The nutrient rich currents can bring sunfish, dogtooth tuna, reef sharks, as well as maybe sailfish. Prepare your camera gear for pelagics, muck diving, schooling hammerheads, schooling surgeonfish, and large schools of barracuda. GoPro enthusiasts will revel at the sites with wide angle scenery filled with large fans, barrel sponges and schools of small fish.
The sites around the Alor archipelago have some amazing critters like hairy frogfish and Halimeda ghostpipefish, rhinophias, hairy and tiger shrimps, wonderpus octopus, pygmy seahorses. The diving in this area is more than just macro though. Whitetip reef sharks, bamboo sharks, schools of fusiliers, oversized bumphead parrotfish. Spanish Dancers and other nocturnal critters can be seen on several dives. It will be a blast of colours and emotions.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 15
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Kupang airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note: this cruise sometimes runs in reverse so please check exact details above.

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(15 Days / 14 Nights - Dives)

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

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Halmahera Island (12 Days / 11 Nights - 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:

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

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Cenderawasih Bay (13 Days / 12 Nights - 39 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 Bay: Biak, Mapia, Manim, Roon, Outer Atolls, Tanjung Manguar, Pulau Nusir, Teluk Wororomi

Day 1
After embarkation at harbour in Nabire the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-12
In Cenderawasih Bay you will explore rarely visited deep outer atoll dive sites, pristine hard coral gardens, soft corals and massive elephant ear sponges.Green turtles, schools of barracudas, surgeonfish, and on the reefs you can expect to see impressive tridacna clams, mating cuttlefish, popcorn shrimp, gobies, boxer crabs, ribbon eels and more. But the highlight of the area will be the snorkeling with whale sharks. These gentle giants are attracted to local fishing platforms and the leftover nutrients.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 13
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Biak airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction or somewtims use different ports - check exact port details above.

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Raja Ampat & Cenderawasih Bay (12 Days / 11 Nights - 35 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, 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 and Cape Kri, Arborek, Manta Sandy; Pulau Dua, Mapia, Manim wrecks, Cenderawasih Bay: Outer Atolls, Tanjung Manguar, Pulau Nusir, Teluk Wororomi, village visit

Day 1
After embarkation at harbour in Nabire the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Cenderawasih Bay and Raja Ampat is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

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.
By now you should have a big smile on your face as your safari is taking you to World War II wrecks, pristine hard coral gardens, soft corals and massive elephant ear sponges in Cenderawasih Bay. Green turtles, schools of barracudas, surgeonfish, and on the reefs you can expect to see mating cuttlefish, gobies, ribbon eels and more. But the highlight of the area will be the snorkeling with whale sharks. These gentle giants are attracted to local fishing platforms and the leftover nutrients.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Sorong airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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(10 Days / 9 Nights - Dives)

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

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(15 Days / 14 Nights - Dives)

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

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(12 Days / 11 Nights - Dives)

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

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Komodo, Bali & Sumbawa (12 Days / 11 Nights - 34 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

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: Nusa Penida, Bali: Amed, Tulamben; Sumbawa: Saleh Bay; Sangeang, Komodo: Gili Banta - Stairway To Heaven, Gili Lawa Laut - Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Batu Bolong, Wainilu, Manta Alley, Padar - Pillarsteen, Three Sisters, Horseshoe Bay - Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Alley, Tatawa, Karang Makassar. Dragon walk on Rinca island.

Day 1
After embarkation at Benoa harbour, Bali the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Nusa Tenggara is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-11
Welcome to the Komodo National Park, offering some of the best diving in the world. Pristine corals surrounded by schools of reef fish, amazing hard and soft coral formations, playgrounds for barracudas, trevallies, tuna and reef sharks. Currents bring nutrients for the mantas and dolphins, one of the highlights of the tour. Critters will be found everywhere and on every dive, with the help of the dive guides. Frogfish, ghostpipefish, nudibranchs, seahorses, while stargazers, batfish and octopus will animate your night dives.
The seas surrounding Bali are surprisingly unheralded as it has some incredibly rich and varied dive sites. Deep drop-offs and steep banks, coral ridges and bommies, one of the most famous wrecks in the world, and volcanic black sands are all part of the underwater tapestry. Nearby is Nusa Penida, with its healthy hard coral reefs, crystal clear water, and a deep water channel with strong currents that make it one of the best places in the world to encounter mola mola.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 12
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Labuan Bajo airport, Flores, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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Togian Islands (9 Days / 8 Nights - 26 Dives)

Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, manta rays, turtles, 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: Gorontalo, Una Una, Pasir Laut, Togian Islands: Baliklapata, Taupan, Batuborani

Day 1
After embarkation at Gorontalo harbour the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing, although there may be a check dive if all guests arrive in good time. An amazing dive vacation in Central Sulawesi is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-8
You will experience the endemic Dali sponges and heathy hard coral gardens of Gorontalo and, if there are reports of whale sharks in the area, some time will be dedicated to seeking out encounters with the ocean's biggest fish. On the submerged seamounts of the Togian islands you may encounter huge schools of blacktail barracuda, schooling bigeye trevally, grey reef sharks, oceanic trigger fish, and passing pelagics such as tuna, as well as great macro life and some wreck diving. There will also be time for some genuine exploratory dives.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht cruises back to port.

Day 9
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Gorontalo airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.

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Halmahera Island (10 Days / 9 Nights - 31 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: Halmahera: Halmahera Seamount, Bacan, Salea, Kusu, Pokal, Pasir Karo, Pulau Lata Lata, Goraichi, Tifore

Day 1
After embarkation at Ternate harbour the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear, making a check dive, and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Halmahera is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-9
The marine biodiversity in Halmahera is also 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.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 10
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Ternate airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.

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(10 Days / 9 Nights - Dives)

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

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Cenderawasih Bay (9 Days / 8 Nights - 24 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 Bay: Biak, Northern Atolls, Pulau Manim, Roon, Outer Atolls, Tanjung Manguar, Pulau Nusir, Teluk Wororomi

Day 1
After embarkation at harbour in Nabire the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-8
In Cenderawasih Bay you will explore rarely visited deep outer atoll dive sites, pristine hard coral gardens, soft corals and massive elephant ear sponges .Green turtles, schools of barracudas, surgeonfish, and on the reefs you can expect to see impressive tridacna clams, mating cuttlefish, popcorn shrimp, gobies, boxer crabs, ribbon eels and more. But the highlight of the area will be the snorkelling with whale sharks. These gentle giants are attracted to local fishing platforms and the leftover nutrients.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 9
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Biak airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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North Sulawesi & Togian Islands (8 Days / 7 Nights - 23 Dives)

Trip highlights: dolphins, dugongs/manatees, 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: Sulawesi: Gorontalo, Molibagu, Tanjung Flesko, Batu Pandita, Bangka Island

Day 1
After embarkation at Ternate harbour the crew will help you settling in to your new home for the next few days: the majestic Damai I liveaboard. A boat briefing done by the cruise director will give you a better knowledge of the boat amenities, the staff that works onboard, and there will also an introduction of the other guests on board with you. The afternoon is spent unpacking your diving gear and simply relaxing. An amazing dive vacation in Halmahera and Central Sulawesi is about to begin. Take a seat in the air-conditioned saloon and enjoy dinner while the boat leaves port.

Days 2-7
You will experience the Dali sponges of Gorontalo and the vibrant reefs and pinnacles of the amazing Togian islands. You can expect to dive over vibrant colourful reefscapes thick with schooling fish, both big and small. Whale shark encounters are common, especially below the fisherman platforms.
Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive. Lunch is delicious, featuring top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine: chicken wraps, spicy sambal, grilled fish, noodle soup, fresh salads and salad dressings made with fresh products from scratch. After a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner, with a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes prepared by the highly trained chef.
Please note that only 2 dives will take place on the last full day of the trip. In the afternoon the yacht starts cruising back to port.

Day 8
Enjoy a continental breakfast before saying goodbye to this fantastic liveaboard and crew. Transfer to Gorontalo airport, where the cruise director will assist you with check in procedures.
Note these cruises also operate in the reverse direction.

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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].

On the lower deck, there are 4 Standard double/twin bed cabins (16-22 sqm) and a 40sqm Master king-size/twin bed cabin. The main deck has 1 35 sqm Master cabin with king-size/twin beds and its own private balcony. The upper deck has an additional 15 sqm Standard cabin with king-size/twin beds. All cabins are very spacious and have en-suite bathrooms. The Master and Executive cabins have panoramic seaviews.

All the cabins have: No. of bathrooms / showers - 7 / 7 - hot water

The crew of 18-20 comprises: 2 motorised dive tenders - Enriched air nitrox - 40m² dive deck with fresh hot water shower & toilet - Camera room with charging stations, table and individual rinse tanks - 40m² air-conditioned saloon with TV, video, music system and bar - Computer and internet - Spa treatments - Satellite telephone - Fish ID and diving books - 65m² shaded area - 20m² sundeck with sun loungers - Laundry service - Water dispenser

You can enjoy fine dining onboard Damai I, with top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine. The chef will prepare your choice of dish from a varied menu which includes a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes, so all diets and preferences are catered for.

• Indonesian and international cuisine main meal dishes.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner - choose from a varied menu.
• Dining takes place in the air-con dining area on the main deck.
• Coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, beer, biscuits, toast and fruit are provided free of charge.
• Wine is also available for purchase.
• All dietary requirements can be catered for - please send us prior notice.