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Komodo Dive & Trek

Komodo 7N/8D Dive & Trek (sample)

Day 1: Flores Is.
Arrive Labuan Bajo airport. Transfer and embark.Conduct ship and safety briefing.Check dive at Sabolan Is.After night dive, cruise to the Northern part of Komodo National Park, Gili Lawa Laut for overnight.(2 dives)

Day 2: Komodo Is.
Dive the submerged rock at Gili Lawa Laut which is rich with diverse marine and fish life. Lots of Grouper,Trevally, Snapper, and Napolean wrasse.(4 dives)

Day 3: Komodo Is.
Dive Gili Lawa Darat. Turtles,Giant sweetlips around rich reef slopes. Garden eels at sandy bottom. Humphead parrotfish commonly seen. Sharks residing in the passage.
(4 dives)

Day 4: Komodo Is.
Tatawa Besar,Tatawa Kecil and Batu Bolong holds strong currents,reefs will vary with both gentle and deep slopes,stunning variety of coral and fish life, diverse fish populations, and lots of big species. Batu Bolong, presents giant slabs of rock which disappear into the depths are an amazing sight to see covered with every form of marine life and patrolled by Giant trevally, Napoleon wrasse,Sharks, Turtles, and schools of Barracuda sweeping in to check out the divers. Manta rays are often sighted. (4 dives)

Day 5: Komodo Is.
Dive Pantai Merah/ Hantu Is. and enjoy the beautiful Pink Beach at Komodo Is. Cruise to the Southern tip of Rinca Island. (4 dives)

Day 6: Rinca Is.
Nusa Kode is host to coral covered ridges, cold water, rich fish life in shallows, particularly plankton feeders. In deeper waters, one can find White tip sharks, Green turtle, huge schools of Grouper. (4 dives)

Day 7: Padar Is.
(2 dives a.m.) Afternoon guided trek on Rinca Is. to see the renown Varanus Komodoensis in their natural habitat.During the walk, you may come across wild game such as Deer, Boar, and Wild buffalo,all which are natural prey for the Komodo dragon.(2 dives)

Day 8: Flores Is. Arrive Labuan Bajo port /
disembark and transfer to Labuan Bajo airport.

*Note: The dive sites sequence or availability may be altered depending on the local sea water, current, and weather conditions. The Dive master/Master of the vessel have full authority to change this.

Inclusions:

• transfers to/from vessel
• full board ( share cabin )
• Padi Dive Master
• tank ,weights,mask, fins
• complimentary coffee/tea

Exclusions:

• over weight baggage & airport tax
• airfars
• soft drinks/alcohol
• National Park fees $50 USD pp
• daily equipment rental/ BCD & 
regulator
• crew gratuities

Flores & Banda 13n/14d
Day 1 Flores Island
Arrive Maumere airport, transfer and embark. Conduct ship and safety briefing. Check dive in Maumere Bay area to explore muck diving sites and cruise to Pulau Besar (2 dives).

Day 2 Lembata Island
Dive within beautiful Waihinnga Bay and explore the critters along the sandy bottom and bommies host to many Nudibranch, Frogfish, and Pipefish. Nearby stands magnificent Iliapi volcano which has interesting underwater formations from previous lava flows. (4 dives)

Day 3 -5 Alor Island group/ Pantar Strait.
Walls and slopes. Pristine coral gardens, abundant fish life, enormous fish,Shark and Giant Grouper. Many caves along the reef harbor sleeping sharks.Profusion of soft and hard corals cover the wall. Dense level of reef fish.Common to see of Manta Rays,Sharks, and Tuna. (12 dives total)

Day 6 Wetar Island
Reong Wall: drift along this colorful wall with soft corals, sponge, lots of small reef fishrNW Point lagoon: macro dive along shallow white sandy bottom and lots of hard coral (3 dives).

Day 7 Gunung Api
Enjoy the day exploring this underwater volcano rising up from the Banda Sea. Lots of Banded Sea Kraits hunting. Schools of Barracuda, Rainbow Runners, and Trevally patrolling along the slope. (3 dives)

Day 8-9 Meisel and Penyu Is. grp
Late morning arrival. Wall drops 1000M, large schools of Bonito and Dogtooth Tuna. Many overhangs which are host to some large Turtles, Giant Sea Fans, and Sponges. (7 dives incl night dive)

Day 10 -13 Banda Island grp
2 dives at Pulau Sahrir. Afternoon enter Bandaniera. Stroll Banda Niera or enjoy 3rd dive at the Black Lava Flow. Enjoy night dive at Jetty with potential to Mandarin fish. Cruise from Bandaniera and dive Pulau Ai. Dive pristine vertical walls, spectacular coral gardens, and abundant fish numbers.( 11 dives total)

Day 14 Ambon Is
Late morning arrival in Ambon .After breakfast, debark and transfer to Ambon airport.

*Attention: The dive site and sequences may alter due to the local sea water, current, and weather conditions. The Captain and Dive Master have full authority to change this. 

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat North

Day 1: West Papua
Arrive Sorong Airport. Transfer and embark. Conduct ship and safety. Bidadari cruises to beautiful Penemu / Kruo Islands.

Day 2-3: Penemu & Kruo Island:
Explore ridges with schooling fish with great visibility.Enjoy scenic limestone rocks shaped like mushrooms rising out of the water,shallow reef sites host to Wobbegong sharks, Giant clams and extensive coral gardens filled with vibrantly colored fish. Melissa's Garden: Spectacular soft and hard coral gardens, Wobbegong shark. (4 dives D2) Wall of Color: Wall full with various colored sea fans,crinoids whips, and reef fish. Angela's Passage: Giant clams, pelagic fish schooling, possible encounter with an Epaulet (walking) shark or Bamboo shark.(4 dives D3)

Day 4 - 5: Waigeo Island / Aljui Bay
Located in West Waigeo, Aljui Bay has nutrient rich currents which flow through its channel attracting an exceptional variety of marine life. Limestone cliffs located North and South of the bay offer shelter to the abundant amount of macro life and activity flourishing among its walls, channel, and sandy bottoms. Visit the local pearl farm and learn about the cultivation process. White Arrow: explore the invertebrate life among the whips and sea fans. Channel Is.: shallow drift and see tunicates,
soft corals, fire urchins. (4 dives D4) Explore lush forest land inhabited by many varieties of birds and wildlife. Pearl Farm pier: muck dive for a wide variety of critters.(4 dives D5)

Day 6: Wayag Island (West)
This lush and rocky island has beautiful dive sites at the edge of some limestone cliffs. Two Hump Rock: drift dive viewing overhangs and boulders decorated with soft coral and colorful anthias. Ridge Rock: submerged pinnacle near wall with large soft corals. (4 dives)

Day 7: Uranie and Kawe Islands:
Dive among these mushroom like islands. Explore Uranie Cave. Kawi sites offer beautiful underwater topography with swim-throughs, tunnels, pinnacles, and boulders.(4 dives)

Day 8 - 9: Gam Island
Early dawn nature/bird walk to possibly see the magnificent Bird of Paradise. Dive near island groups Yeben, Yanggefo, Wofoh located West of Gam Is. Explore walls, ridges, and slopes teeming with active fish life, abundant varieties of soft and hard corals, observe the excellent macro life. (4 dives per day)

Day 10-11: Dampier Strait
Manta Sandy: Watch the manta congregation feeding in the channel and visiting the cleaning station. Cape Kri: Huge circling schools of Dogtooth Tuna,Jackfish,Trevally, Barracuda. Record number of fish species referenced to these sites. (4 dives D10). Sardine Reef: Diverse range of soft and hard coral. Active pelagic schools of Jackfish, GT,and Snapper. Late evening reposition to Sorong.(3 dives D11)

Day 12: West Papua
Arrive Sorong port. Debark and transfer to Sorong airport.

Raja Ampat North - Triton Bay

Day 1: West Papua
Arrive Sorong airport. Transfer and embark. Conduct ship and safety briefing. Afternoon departure for Misool.

Day 2: Misool Is .Boo-Fiabacet 
A kaleidescope of soft corals, sea fans,and whips. Boo Rocks.: two rocks with shallow water windows surrounded with active fish life and Raja Ampat's spectacular soft corals. Gorgonian fans Barrel sponges and coral whips. Swarming with varieties of fish life. Nudi Rock: Turtles,crabs,sea fans and more beautiful soft coral. Whale Rock: Largest island with lovely reef system
complete with scenic pinnacles and islands. Masses of large Gorgonian fan coverage, colorful soft coral,and schooling reef fish. (4 dives per day)

Day 3: Misool Is. / Wagmab & Farondi
The passage between Wagmab and Farondi has many karst limestone rocks offering a variety underwater formations. Explore the walls with overhangs,caves,and sea tunnels.. Beautiful sea fans and coral whips flourish among the varied seascapes. Great variety of colorful Nudibranch.Good potential to see large Grouper and Pygmy seahorse. (4 dives )

Day 4: Pisang Is (3 dives)

Day 5: Papisol
Explore the sandy bottom area for a strikingly marked species of Garden eel that was discovered recently at PapisolBay. Located on the southern Bird's Head Peninsula of West Papua, the general region of Papisol Bay is found to be particularly rich for garden eels. (4 dives)

Day 6-9: Triton Bay / Kaimana
These sites tend to maintain low visibility due to all high volume of nutrients flowing in and out of the bay. Spectacular opportunities to discover loads of critters. Enjoy the thriving and vibrant soft corals. Visit Lobo village and experience the sighting of Bryde whales in the bay. The Bryde whales live in harmony with the villagers and they tend to remain in this habitat. (4 dives per day)

Day 10: SE Seram Is./ Madong & Koon Is
Dive impressive vertical walls covered with pristine corals and sponge. At times, massive schools of Barracuda, Snapper, Tuna,and Trevally. Potential to see enormous Black spotted ray. (3 dives)

Day 11: Daram Is grp
Explore rich reefs teeming with schooling fish,healthy hard corals,sea fans, and soft coral concentrations. (2 dives)

Day 12: West Papua
Arrive Sorong port 7 a.m./ Debark and transfer to Sorong airport.

Raja Ampat North & Triton Bay - Inclusions:

• transfers to/ from vessel
• full board (share cabin)
• diving services
• Padi Dive Master
• tank,weights
• coffee/tea & snacks

Raja Ampat North & Triton Bay - Exclusions:

• airfare
• Nat.Park/port fees $100
• nitrox
• soft drinks/alcohol
• equipment rental
• crew gratuities
• fuel surcharge not in
• effect*

Raja Ampat North - Snorkel Plus

Day 1: West Papua
Arrive Sorong airport. Transfer and embark. Conduct ship and safety briefing.Bidadari cruises to beautiful Penemu Island.

Day 2-3: Penemu & Kruo Island
Explore ridges with schooling fish with great visibility. Enjoy scenic limestone rocks shaped like mushrooms rising out of the water,shallow reef sites host to Wobbegong sharks, Giant clams and extensive coral gardens filled with vibrantly colored fish. Experience the unique opportunity to snorkel in a lake filled with the beautiful Cassiopeia jellyfish.

Day 4 - 5: NW Waigeo Island / Aljui Bay
Located in West Waigeo, Aljui Bay has nutrient rich currents which flow through its channel attracting an exceptional variety of marine life. Limestone cliffs located North and South of the bay offer shelter to the abundant amount of macro life and activity flourishing among its walls, channel, and sandy bottoms. Discover the invertebrate life among in this protected bay or discover
colorful Tunicates, soft corals,and Fire urchins. Visit the local pearl farm and learn about the cultivation process. Explore lush forest land inhabited by many varieties of birds and wildlife. Potential to see Hornbill, Lorikeet, Brujin's Bush turkey, and Parrot.

Day 6: Wayag Island (West)
This lush and rocky island has beautiful sites at the edge of some limestone cliffs. Two Hump Rock: snorkel viewing overhangs and boulders decorated with soft coral and colorful Anthias. Ridge Rock: submerged pinnacle near wall with large soft corals.

Day 7: Uranie and Kawe Islands
Visit a Turtle hatchery and protected nesting beaches on Sayang or Piai Is. at northern end of Kawe MPA. Afternoon snorkel among these mushroom like islands. Kawi snorkel sites offer beautiful underwater topography with pinnacles and boulders to explore.

Day 8 - 9: Gam & SW Waigeo Island
At Gam, join an early dawn bird walk in Yenwapnour or Sawinggkrai village to special local Ketapong tree where the magnificent Bird of Paradise is known to perch. Experience a drift snorkel through the narrow channel in the Kabui Strait located between Gam and Waigeo. In 1860,famous British Naturalist Alfred Wallace explored this same channel lined with mangroves and dotted with
karst limestone islets exclaiming "it was one of the most singular and picturesque landscapes I have ever seen".

Day 10-11: Dampier Strait
Manta Sandy: Watch the Manta congregation feeding in the channel and visiting the cleaning station. Late evening reposition to Sorong. Afternoon snorkel at Dampier Strait barrier reef SE of Saonek Is.

Day 12: West Papua
Arrive Sorong. Debark and transfer to Sorong airport.

Snorkel Plus Itinerary - Inclusions:

• transfers to / from vessel
• full board ( share cabin )
• snorkeling services
• Snorkel guide
• pearl farm visit
• guided bird walks
• village visits
• visit to protected turtle
• hatchery
• coffee/tea & snacks

Snorkel Plus Itinerary - Exclusions:

• airfare
• Nat. Park /port fee $100
• soft drinks/alcohol
• equipment rental
• crew gratuities
• fuel surcharges not in effect*

Raja Ampat & Banda Sea
Day 1: West Papua
Arrive Sorong airport. Transfer and embark. Conduct ship and safety briefing. Check dive (1 dive)

Day 2: Dampier Strait
Cape Kri: Huge circling schools of Dogfish tuna, Jackfish, GT, Barracuda.Record number of fish species referenced to these sites. Sardine Reef: active with pelagic schools. Likely to see Wobbegong shark. Dazzling Giant Sea Fans. Manta Sandy: Watch the manta congregation feeding in the channel and visiting the cleaning station. (4 dives)

Day 3: Dampier Strait / The Passage
Drift Passage between Waigeo and Gam Is. Caves arches, bays along channel offers excellent macro life. Encounter Javanese Cownose Ray possible. Sardine Reef: active with pelagic schools. Likely to see Wobbegong shark. Dazzling Giant Sea fans. Mike's Point: Islet wall drops 40m. Large schools of pelagics. Explore for Pygmy seahorse.(4 dives)

Day 4: Kofiau Is. / Deer Island
Deer Jetty: Muck dive near the jetty. Encounter Nudibranch, Mantis Shrimp,Crocodile fish. Visit local village. Walo Passage: Drift dive and encounter big Grouper and other pelagics. Walo Wall: Sloping wall dive to view schools of Tuna,Trevally,and Jackfish. Napoleon wrasse and Turtles. (3 dives )

Day 5: SE Misool / Pele
Karst limestone islands host to beautiful underwater formations to explore. Dive amount giant size sea fans, soft branching coral concentrations, and various hard coral gardens. Potential to see; Wobbegong shark under Coral table, Turtle, Manta.Kaleidoscope: Sloping wall ,plentiful soft corals. Mobula rays, Humphead parrotfish, GT, Snapper, huge Grouper, and Napoleon. Many species of Butterfly fish, Damsels,and colorful Wrassfish. (4 dives)

Day 6: SE Misool/Wayilbatan & Karawapop
West coast of Wayilbatan has a cluster of seamounts at Wayil Is. Dive along the steep wall and ridges featuring abundant numbers of reef fish and an excellent variety of coral extensively covering these formations. Between Wayilbatan and Karawapop Is. lies a channel with a stunning of enormous sea fans 3-4m in size. Potential to see the Pygmy seahorse, Ghost pipefish,schools of Batfish, Humphead parrotfish, and large Grouper. (4 dives)

Day 7: SE Seram Is./ Madong & Koon Is
Dive impressive vertical walls covered with pristine corals
and sponge. At times, massive schools of Barracuda, Snapper, Tuna,and Trevally. Potential to see enormous Black Spotted ray. (3 dives)

Day 8-11: Banda Is. grp
Sjahrir Is.: steep slope with pristine coral garden, various fans, abundant reef fish. Batu Kapal: slope to sandy bottom school of Humphead parrotfish, large grouper and Turtle. Large barrel sponge. Lighthouse: excellent coral growth after black lava flow with canyons and valleys rich with huge Staghorn and Coral table.Colorful fish life, Anthias,Damsels, Parrotfish, utterflyfish.(3 dives D8)

Karang Hatta Is.: slope and wall plentiful with schools of Snapper,GT, Triggerfish,and huge Napolean. Kampung Hatta: Beautiful wall with great visibility,abundant sponge,huge Barrel coral, and Fans. Huge Lobster in overhang. (4 dives D9) Pulau Ai: Sheer walls,spectacular coral condition, abundant fish numbers. Afternoon shore excursion to Banda Neira. Bandaniera jetty: Mandarin fish. (3 dives D10)
Banda Niera: diving at Lava flow and The Lighthouse (2 dives) 12pm depart for Ambon.

Day 12: Ambon Is.
Arrive Ambon port / disembark and transfer to Ambon airport.

*Note: The dive site sequence may alter due to the local sea water, current,and weather conditions. The Captain or Dive master have full authority to change this.

* Attention: The dive site sequence may alter due to local sea water, current, and weather. Captain or Dive master have full authority to change this.

Raja Ampat South

Day 1: West Papua
Arrive Sorong airport. Transfer and embark. Conduct ship and safety briefing. Check dive (1 dive)

Day 2: Dampier Strait
Cape Kri: Huge circling schools of Dogfish tuna, Jackfish, GT, Barracuda. Record number of fish species referenced to these sites. Sardine Reef: active with pelagic schools. Likely to see Wobbegong shark. Dazzling Giant Sea Fans. Manta Sandy: Watch the Manta congregation feeding in the channel and visiting the
cleaning station. (4 dives)

Day 3: Dampier Strait / The Passage
Drift The Passage between Waigeo and Gam Is .Caves, arches, bays along channel and discover excellent macro life. Encounter
Javanese Cownose ray possible. Batu Lima: submerged rock surrounded by colorful soft coral, smaller reef fish, and potential
to see Manta ray. (4 dives)

Day 4-5: Penemu Is. / Kruo Is.
Explore ridges with schooling fish with great visibility. Enjoy the shallow and magnificent reef sites host to Wobbegong sharks, Giant
clams and extensive coral gardens filled with vibrantly colored fish. Melissa's Garden: Spectacular soft and hard coral gardens, Wobbegong shark. Wall of Color: Wall abundant with various colored Sea fans, Crinoids,coral whips, and reef fish. (4 dives
D4) Deer Jetty: Muck dive near the jetty. Encounter Nudibranch, Mantis shrimp, Crocodilefish. Visit local village. Walo Passage: Drift dive and encounter big Grouper and other pelagics. Walo Wall:
Sloping wall dive to view schools of Tuna, Trevally, and Jack fish. Napoleon wrasse and Turtles too. (4 dives D5)

Day 6: SE Misool / Pele
Karst limestone islands host to beautiful underwater formations to explore. Dive amount giant size sea fans, soft branching coral concentrations, and various hard coral gardens. Potential to see; Wobbegong shark under coral table, Turtle, Manta. Kaleidoscope: Sloping wall ,plentiful soft corals. Mobula rays, Humphead parrotfish,
GT, Snapper,and huge Grouper,Napoleon. Many species of Butterflyfish, Damsels,and colorful Wrass. (4 dives)

Day 7-8: Misool Is .Boo-Fiabacet
A kaleidescope of soft corals, sea fans, and whips. Boo Rocks.: two rocks with shallow water windows surrounded with active fish life and Raja Ampat's spectacular soft corals. Gorgonian fans,Barrel sponges & whips. Swarming with so many varieties of fish life like Sweetlips,enormous Batfish, Surgeonfish,Damselfish,and Butterflyfish. Nudi Rock: Turtles,Crabs,Sea fans and more beautiful soft coral. Whale Rock: Largest island with lovely reef system
complete with scenic pinnacles and islands. Masses of large Gorgonian fan coverage, colorful soft coral,and schooling reef fish.
(4 dives per day)

Day 9-10: Misool Is. / Wagmab & Farondi
The passage between Wagmab and Farondi has many karst limestone rocks offering a variety underwater formations. Explore the
walls with overhangs,caves,and sea tunnels. Beautiful sea fans and coral whips flourish among the varied seascapes. Great variety of
colorful Nudibranch and good potential to see large Grouper and Pygmy seahorse. (4 dives D9) D10 Explore Northern Lights
Is.grp. (4 dives D10)

Day 11: Misool Is. / Daram Is.
Explore rock islets with stunning walls, ridges, and pinnacles. Schooling fish and plentiful Sea fans, Sponge, and soft corals (2 dives) Distance reposition to port.

Day 12: West Papua
Arrive Sorong port 7 a.m. / Debark and
transfer to Sorong airport.

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