Komodo National Park (8 Days / 7 Nights - 19 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: Padar: Secret Garden, Three Sisters, Nusa Kode: Yellow Wall of Texas, Cannibal Rock, Rhino Rock, Torpedo Alley, Langkoi, Manta Alley, Komodo Island: Pink Beach; Siaba, Sebayur, Mawan. Gili Lawa Darat: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Shotgun. Dragon walk. Choose between 16-19 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
The Scubaspa Zen crew will greet at the Labuan Bajo Airport or local hotel, then you will travel to the harbour and embark this splendid yacht. Enjoy a short rest and then unpack. There will be crew introductions and a boat briefing led by the Cruise Manager, which will be followed by a buffet-style welcome dinner at the al fresco restaurant. Anchoring in port on the first night, ZEN will then depart and head southwest to Padar Island.
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 find 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.
Witness the astonishing sky and calming atmosphere of the Indonesian archipelago while practicing yoga as the sunrises. Then guests will enjoy 3 buffet-style meals daily, complete with a live cooking station, served in the spacious al fresco restaurant on the main deck. Enjoy breakfast whilst watching the sunrise, relax in the sun over a leisurely lunch, and dine under the stars, all complemented by a selection of wines and champagnes. The highly trained chefs cater to all tastes and dietary requirements with a varied selection of gourmet cuisine.
One highlight of the trip is the chance to join a trek on to see the Komodo dragons and other unusual wildlife.
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. Sunset cocktails and a BBQ dinner will be served.
Day 8
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Scubaspa Zen before you travel to Labuan Bajo Airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
Raja Ampat National Park (11 Days / 10 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: Mioskon, Cape Kri, Friwinbonda, Gam, Aljui Bay, Wayag, Ranger's Jetty, Kawe, Penemu, Rufus, Mansuar, Deer Village, Kofiau, Walo, Misool: Daram, Fiabacet, Wayilbatan, Pelee, Farondi, Jellyfish Lake, Tomolol Cave. Choose between 22-26 dives or 11 spa treatments (or 10 dives and 6 spa treatments).
Day 1
The yacht crew will greet at the Sorong Airport or local hotel, then you will travel to the harbour and board the dive boat to transfer to Waisai and embark the splendid Scubaspa Zen liveaboard. Enjoy a short rest and then unpack. There will be crew introductions and a boat briefing led by the Cruise Manager, which will be followed by a buffet-style welcome dinner at the al fresco restaurant.
Days 2-10
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.
Witness the astonishing sky and calming atmosphere of the Indonesian archipelago while practicing yoga as the sunrises. Then guests will enjoy 3 buffet-style meals daily, complete with a live cooking station, served in the spacious al fresco restaurant on the main deck. Enjoy breakfast whilst watching the sunrise, relax in the sun over a leisurely lunch, and dine under the stars, all complemented by a selection of wines and champagnes. The highly trained chefs cater to all tastes and dietary requirements with a varied selection of gourmet cuisine.
One highlight of the trip is the chance to join a trek on to see the Komodo dragons and other unusual wildlife.
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. Sunset cocktails and dinner will be served.
Day 11
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Scubaspa Zen before you travel to Sorong Airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Ambon (11 Days / 10 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: Ambon Bay, Nusa Laut, Banda Islands: Run, Ai, Banda Api, Batu Kapal, Banda Neira, Pohon Miring; Koon, Raja Ampat: Misool: Daram, Fiabacet, Wayilbatan, Boo, Farondi, Jellyfish Lake, Tomolol Cave; Batanta. Choose between 22-26 dives or 11 spa treatments (or 10 dives and 6 spa treatments).
Day 1
The yacht crew will greet at the Ambon Airport or local hotel, then you will travel to the harbour and embark the splendid Scubaspa Zen liveaboard. Enjoy a short rest and then unpack. There will be crew introductions and a boat briefing led by the Cruise Manager, which will be followed by a buffet-style welcome dinner at the al fresco restaurant.
Days 2-10
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.
Witness the astonishing sky and calming atmosphere of the Indonesian archipelago while practicing yoga as the sunrises. Then guests will enjoy 3 buffet-style meals daily, complete with a live cooking station, served in the spacious al fresco restaurant on the main deck. Enjoy breakfast whilst watching the sunrise, relax in the sun over a leisurely lunch, and dine under the stars, all complemented by a selection of wines and champagnes. The highly trained chefs cater to all tastes and dietary requirements with a varied selection of gourmet cuisine.
One highlight of the trip is the chance to join a trek on to see the Komodo dragons and other unusual wildlife.
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. Sunset cocktails and dinner will be served.
Day 11
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Scubaspa Zen before you travel to Sorong Airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
Note: this itinerary sometimes operates in reverse so check the exact port details above.
Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Triton Bay (11 Days / 10 Nights - 26 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: Trips that use port of Ambon: Ambon Bay, Nusa Laut, Banda Islands: Run, Ai, Banda Api, Batu Kapal, Banda Neira, Pohon Miring; Koon, Fak-Fak or Papisoi, Triton Bay (incl. bagans).
Trips that use port of Sorong: Raja Ampat: Misool - Daram, Wayil, Pelee, Fiabacet, Dampier Strait, Cape Kri; Pisang, Fak-Fak, Momon, Triton Bay (incl. bagans).
Choose between 22-26 dives or 11 spa treatments (or 10 dives and 6 spa treatments).
Day 1
The yacht crew will greet at the Ambon Airport or local hotel, then you will travel to the harbour and embark the splendid Scubaspa Zen liveaboard. Enjoy a short rest and then unpack. There will be crew introductions and a boat briefing led by the Cruise Manager, which will be followed by a buffet-style welcome dinner at the al fresco restaurant.
Days 2-10
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.
Raja Ampat is considered the most diverse marine region in the world and many experienced divers say it’s the best destination on the planet. These spectacular islands are a remote area where the variety and health of corals, fish and other marine creatures is staggering - both large and small. Endemic wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, blacktip reef sharks, oceanic manta rays, schools of trevallies and barracudas, bumphead parrotfish, turtles, jawfish, huge schools of fish, are all commonly encountered. The amazing macro life includes peacock mantis shrimps, soft coral crabs, shrimps, nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, pipefish; new and as yet unnamed species are being discovered all the time.
Witness the astonishing sky and calming atmosphere of the Indonesian archipelago while practicing yoga as the sunrises. Then guests will enjoy 3 buffet-style meals daily, complete with a live cooking station, served in the spacious al fresco restaurant on the main deck. Enjoy breakfast whilst watching the sunrise, relax in the sun over a leisurely lunch, and dine under the stars, all complemented by a selection of wines and champagnes. The highly trained chefs cater to all tastes and dietary requirements with a varied selection of gourmet cuisine.
One highlight of the trip is the chance to join a trek on to see the Komodo dragons and other unusual wildlife.
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. Sunset cocktails and dinner will be served.
Day 11
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Scubaspa Zen before you travel to Sorong Airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
Note: this itinerary sometimes operates in reverse so check the exact port details above.
Raja Ampat National Park North & Central (8 Days / 7 Nights - 19 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: Mioskon, Cape Kri, Friwinbonda, Gam, Aljui Bay, Wayag, Ranger's Jetty, Kawe, Penemu, Rufus, Mansuar, Sawandarek Village. Choose between 16-19 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
The yacht crew will greet at the Sorong Airport or local hotel, then you will travel to the harbour and board the dive boat to transfer to Waisai and embark the splendid Scubaspa Zen liveaboard. Enjoy a short rest and then unpack. There will be crew introductions and a boat briefing led by the Cruise Manager, which will be followed by a buffet-style welcome dinner at the al fresco restaurant.
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.
Witness the astonishing sky and calming atmosphere of the Indonesian archipelago while practicing yoga as the sunrises. Then guests will enjoy 3 buffet-style meals daily, complete with a live cooking station, served in the spacious al fresco restaurant on the main deck. Enjoy breakfast whilst watching the sunrise, relax in the sun over a leisurely lunch, and dine under the stars, all complemented by a selection of wines and champagnes. The highly trained chefs cater to all tastes and dietary requirements with a varied selection of gourmet cuisine.
One highlight of the trip is the chance to join a trek on to see the Komodo dragons and other unusual wildlife.
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. Sunset cocktails and dinner will be served.
Day 8
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Scubaspa Zen before you travel to Sorong Airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
Cenderawasih Bay (8 Days / 7 Nights - 19 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: Manim Island, Outer Atolls, Roon, Tanjung Manguar, Nusir Island, Teluk Wororomi. Choose between 16-19 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
The Scubaspa Zen crew will greet at the Manokwari Airport or local hotel, then you will travel to the harbour and embark this splendid yacht. Enjoy a short rest and then unpack. There will be crew introductions and a boat briefing led by the Cruise Manager, which will be followed by a buffet-style welcome dinner at the al fresco restaurant. Anchoring in port on the first night, ZEN will then depart and head out to the bay.
Days 2-7
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.
Witness the astonishing sky and calming atmosphere of the Indonesian archipelago while practicing yoga as the sunrises. Then guests will enjoy 3 buffet-style meals daily, complete with a live cooking station, served in the spacious al fresco restaurant on the main deck. Enjoy breakfast whilst watching the sunrise, relax in the sun over a leisurely lunch, and dine under the stars, all complemented by a selection of wines and champagnes. The highly trained chefs cater to all tastes and dietary requirements with a varied selection of gourmet cuisine.
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. Sunset cocktails and a BBQ dinner will be served.
Day 8
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Scubaspa Zen before you travel to Nabire Airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
Note: this itinerary sometimes operates in reverse so check the exact port details above.
Cenderawasih Bay (8 Days / 7 Nights - 19 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: Outer Atolls, Roon, Tanjung Manguar, Nusir Island, Teluk Wororomi. Choose between 16-19 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
The Scubaspa Zen crew will greet at the Nabire Airport or local hotel, then you will travel to the harbour and embark this splendid yacht. Enjoy a short rest and then unpack. There will be crew introductions and a boat briefing led by the Cruise Manager, which will be followed by a buffet-style welcome dinner at the al fresco restaurant. Anchoring in port on the first night, ZEN will then depart and head to the outer atolls.
Days 2-7
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.
Witness the astonishing sky and calming atmosphere of the Indonesian archipelago while practicing yoga as the sunrises. Then guests will enjoy 3 buffet-style meals daily, complete with a live cooking station, served in the spacious al fresco restaurant on the main deck. Enjoy breakfast whilst watching the sunrise, relax in the sun over a leisurely lunch, and dine under the stars, all complemented by a selection of wines and champagnes. The highly trained chefs cater to all tastes and dietary requirements with a varied selection of gourmet cuisine.
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. Sunset cocktails and a BBQ dinner will be served.
Day 8
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Scubaspa Zen before you travel to Nabire Airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
(11 Days / 10 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
Dive sites and activities:
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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].