The diving itinerary provided by KLM Sunshine Liveaboard Indonesia offers a remarkable exploration of Sangihe’s unique and secluded dive sites, showcasing the region’s untamed natural beauty and volcanic landscapes. Guests will embark on a thrilling journey beginning with check-in, a welcome drink, lunch, briefing, and cabin allocation on Day 1, followed by an impressive three dives to kick off the adventure.
Days 2 to 7 promise an immersive experience with 3 to 4 dives per day, allowing guests to dive into extraordinary sites like Ruang Lava Flow and Mahengetang Volcano. Ruang Lava Flow offers a surreal dive into a black lava field that transforms into a vibrant coral reef, while Mahengetang Volcano provides a rare opportunity to explore an underwater volcano teeming with unique marine life and the beginnings of new coral growth. Biaro Island, the southernmost island in the group, boasts diverse marine ecosystems with patch reefs, pinnacles, and abundant soft coral cover, creating a picturesque underwater scene filled with marine biodiversity.
The final days include a morning dive on Day 8 before concluding the journey with breakfast, check-out, and disembarkation on Day 9. This diving expedition promises an unforgettable experience for enthusiasts seeking to discover the hidden gems of Sangihe’s underwater world, where volcanic activity shapes the marine environment into a fascinating and dynamic landscape.
More about KLM SunshineDives: Approximately 21 dive in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
Marine Life: slopes with vertical columns and caves. Horn corals and very colorful soft corals. Fish: batfish, spiny mackerels, occasional rays.
Check-in, welcome drink, lunch, briefing, and also cabin allocation. 3 dives on the first day.
3-4 dives per day
Sangihe‘s best feature is its natural seclusion and untamed nature. Calderas rise from sandy beaches and at night, red-hot lava spews from the Siau volcano. You can even dive into an underwater volcano or a lava flow. Cool. Ruang Lava Flow is a massive swath of black lava that flows down the mountain into the sea where it becomes a beautiful coral reef.
Mahengetang Volcano is a sight not to be missed. It may be your only chance to dive into a real underwater volcano. The vent, just below the surface, is desolate and strewn with huge boulders. Hundreds of tiny bubbles race to the surface as gasses escape from deep inside the volcano. Everything is covered with yellow “dust” (sulfurous deposits). Look closely though and you’ll see tiny sea stars, algae, small worms, and sprouting corals–a new coral reef in the making. The other side of the volcano has already been successfully colonized with the once barren seascape now a lovely coral reef.
The southernmost island in the group is a plateau with patch reefs, pinnacles, and lots of soft coral cover called Biaro Island. Groups of sweetlips, snappers, and bump-head parrotfish complete the scene.
1-morning dive on the last day.
After breakfast and check-out, we start preparing for disembarkation. We say goodbye to our guests and wish them farewell!
Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (100 EUR per trip), National Park Fees (100-200 EUR), Port Fees (100 EUR per trip), Airport Transfer (40 EUR per activity), Hotel Transfer, Local Transfers (90-200 EUR per trip), Nitrox (100 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives (35-70 EUR per activity), Nitrox Course (100 EUR), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (70 EUR).
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
100 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
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Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
