With the Seahorse liveaboard 13D12N Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Sulawesi, a premium excursion onboard the traditional Phinisi schooner Seahorse, set out on an incredible voyage into the heart of Indonesia’s marine biodiversity. Connecting three of the nation’s most renowned diving locations—the world-famous muck diving and walls of North Sulawesi, the pelagic-rich volcanic slopes of Halmahera, and the iconic coral reefs of Raja Ampat—this 13-day journey is a masterclass in geographical exploration. As you travel through the historic and biodiverse waters of the Molucca and Celebes Seas, you will witness the entire evolutionary story of marine life, from diving with majestic manta rays and schooling fish in the Dampier Strait to hunting for rare creatures like the mimic octopus in the Lembeh Strait. For the ultimate underwater adventurer looking for a genuine and all-encompassing experience, this prolonged Indonesia liveaboard is the best option.
The Seahorse Liveaboard Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Sulawesi cruise is a 13-day journey that highlights the striking contrasts of the Coral Triangle from the deck of a traditional Indonesian sailing vessel. It’s more than just a dive tour. The longer duration is crucial for this ambitious trip, allowing enough time to properly experience each unique ecosystem—the colorful reefs of Raja Ampat, the exhilarating currents of Halmahera, and the distinctive muck and wall diving of Sulawesi—without feeling hurried. Unmatched variety is provided by this trip, guaranteeing that each day offers a fresh underwater exploration opportunity. This journey aboard the Seahorse offers a profoundly genuine and transforming connection with the spirit of Indonesian seafaring and the planet’s richest oceans for the adventurous spirit looking for a true Indonesia liveaboard program that epitomizes bucket-list travel.
More About SeahorseDives: Approximately 36 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
Itinerary Extras: Raja Ampat Park, port & distance fees: 250 €/pax (paid onboard)
Leaving Sorong, we directly go to Dampier strait for two days then to Misool. Cross over to the west coast, a few days of diving west and South of Halmahera, with a mix of sites for macro and some other fishier, stop on some small islands in the middle of Molucca sea Halmahera. The cruise will end in Bitung, after some dives in the Molucca sea.
Reception at Sorong airport. Transfer to the boat. Welcome drink, briefing. Departure in the afternoon.
Dampier strait. Check dive ain Mioskon, 2 dives in Dampier (Sardine reef et Manta Sandy). Night dive. Night Navigation to Misool.
Balbulol / Farondi, 3 plongées. Love potion, No contest, Farondi caves Iles Daram, Andy’s Ultimate, Andiamo, Candy store. Night dive. Boo, Shadow reef, Yellet. Fiabacet, 4 dives. Tank rock, nudi rock, Dunia kecil. Night dive. Pelee. 4 kings, Kaleidoscope, Pele’s playground. Overnight navigation to Pisang island.
Pisang Island. 3 dives. Such a beautiful and untouched reef. Extraordinary colors especially at the end of the dive close to the pinnacles. A lot of colorful soft coral beautiful morning dive with dream landscape. Nudis, boxer crab, turtle, big Murray eels, solo big barracuda, no current, great viz.
Patinti Strait. Proco island: Blacktips, grey reef sharks, tasars, dogtooth tuna, mini canyons, and overhangs… Saleh Besar, drifting in the channel with a succession of mini-canyons and rock blocks… Very fishy. Kusu: very nice garden coral, millions of glassfish, nice coral, Pygmy, leaf fish, school of sweetlips under a small rock, bamboo shark, and hundreds of reef fish Pulau Nanas: very nice spot beautiful and colorful coral. Glass fish schools, various nudis, blue hairy crab, lobster, scorpionfish, crocodile fish
Pulau Goweba, a small group of islands in West of Pulau Siko. In the North, pinnacles, rocks, and splendid walls go straight to the outside of the reef then go down to 50 meters. Some napoleons as well as jackfish and bump head parrots. A tunnel waits for us at 10 meters. Pintu Manis is the best dive in Goriachi. Extended rock from West to East that owns a superb coral. Blacktips, napoleons, tasars, sweetlips, etc… Pulau Laigoma, nice drifting in shallow water, perfect for a first dive of the day. Blacktips, bump head parrots, tasars, and beautiful hard corals in the 5 meters. Batu Tajam: blacktip, napoleon, big sweetlips. Ecuador: blacktip, big red scorpionfishes, nudis, crabs, nice and quiet reef. Lilai jetty: hectic current, black manta passing by near the jetty, bamboo sharks. Pipefish, crabs
In Tidore, we dive on Failonga Island which takes about 40 minutes from Ternate, which is located between Tidore Island and Halmahera Island. It has diverse large sea fans and snapper fish hordes, fusiliers, sweetlips, and sharks. Dives on Maitara Island and Tanjung Rum, which has a solid and very hard coral cover with colorful reef fish such as butterflies, damsel, anthias, wrasse, and many more. Navigation to Bitung.
World-class muck dives and wreck diving Mawali wreck). 6 dives out of the 100’s collection of the strait. Hairball, TK3, Air Bajo 3, Bianca (mandarin fish), Nudi falls, Coral garden, etc…
Disembarkation in Bitung
Spots : Dampier Strait – Misool – Sulawesi – Halmahera
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Water Ski, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (100-200 EUR), National Park Fees (150-250 EUR).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Laundry / Pressing Services (1-2 EUR per item), Massage (20 EUR per activity).
Ambon, Banda Island, Raja Ampat
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Forgotten Islands, Ambon, Banda
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Bitung
36 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Maumere, Alor, Forgotten Islands, Ambon
36 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Ambon, Banda Sea
24 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Triton Bay, Raja Ampat
33 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
The food and crew were excellent. The rooms were pleasant. The only issue was that, compared to other dive guides we had on other liveaboards, the dive guides did not point out as many things. Groups of divers with comparable diving skills were formed. The dives ended on time or on air (around 60 minutes). The crew handled the camera equipment with extreme caution.
