As your spectacular journey aboard the Wallacea liveaboard comes to an end, it leaves behind a trail of awe-inspiring moments and unforgettable underwater experiences. From the vibrant reefs of Ratotok to the mysterious depths of Togian Islands, each dive site has unfolded a unique tapestry of marine life and underwater wonders.
Gorontalo, with its magnificent walls and the chance encounter with whale sharks, added a touch of excitement, while Una-Una showcased the intriguing aftermath of a volcanic eruption, creating an extraordinary backdrop for diverse marine habitats.
The Togian Islands, with their barracuda schools and the mesmerizing B24 plane wreck, provided a kaleidoscope of marine biodiversity. Kadidiri, with the famous “Batu Gila” seamount, delivered exhilarating dives surrounded by impressive sharks and vibrant coral life.
Venturing into the Pulau Dua area, the landscapes transformed into a haven for both fish enthusiasts and macro photographers. The abundance of colorful soft corals, black corals, and sea fans painted an underwater canvas teeming with life. The rare opportunity to observe Maleo birds added a touch of terrestrial beauty to the expedition.
As you bid farewell to the Wallacea liveaboard, it leaves an indelible mark of marine marvels and cherished memories. The dedication of the crew, the richness of the dive sites, and the diverse ecosystems explored collectively create an unparalleled diving odyssey. Until the next adventure, may the wonders of the deep continue to inspire and beckon you back to the mesmerizing underwater realm. Safe travels, and may your love for the ocean endure.
More About AmbaiDives: Approximately 42 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
This itinerary is only a guideline, one among the multiple options we have. It may change according to the prevailing conditions such as weather, visibility, or other diving conditions during the cruise.
Arrival at Manado International airport where you are welcomed by the Wallacea staff. Transfer to the boat in air-conditioned vehicles (transfer takes around 1hour 20 minutes) which is moored in Bitung. Welcome drink, lunch, briefing. Departure during the night for Ratotok.
Diving along the East coast of North and Central Sulawesi: Ratatotok will be our check dive, on a gentle slope with nice corals and a lot of critters. Dive will follow at Tanjung Flesko with more action around this rock packed with fishes. Napoleon wrasses, schools of surgeons fishes and barracudas, enormous murenas. The 3rd dive is a beautiful slope with many critters in the bay of Flesko, where we will do a night dive and spend the night.
Going West, we will dive along the coast in Bolsel area, a recently discovered zone that looks very promising. 4 dives and a night dive
Gorontalo area. Fantastic walls with overhangs, crevasses, beautiful soft corals, and the famous “Dali” sponge (named after its intricate, swirling surface pattern). Possibility to see whale sharks. We’ll do three dives + a night dive there before to navigate to Togian islands during the night
Togian, Una-Una island. We will stay 2 days around this volcanic island (the last eruption was in 1984 and the traces are clearly visible) where the dive sites look like boosted by volcanic ashes. The dive site of Apollo is home to probably what is the biggest school of barracudas in Indonesia, tunas, napoleon wrasse, and a lot of other fishes. Other dive sites have also very rich fish life; sponges of all shapes around Una-Una are enormous. 3 dives + night dive
3 day dives + 1 night dive around the island of Una-Una
Togian islands, Kadidiri area. 2 dives in Kadidiri including the seamount of “Batu Gila” (crazy stone), where fish life is impressive, including generally grey reef sharks and eventually hammerhead sharks. We will then pass a narrow strait between the islands to reach the site of B24 plane wreck.
During the night we reach the Eastern part of the Togian islands, and we will spend the day diving in Waleabahi area. Walls dropping in the blue, abundant fish and critter life, and manta rays. During the night we will steam to the end of the Peninsula that closes the South of Tomini Bay, the area of Pulau Dua. Wallacea loved so much the diving in this area that we did build a resort there.
ulau Dua area. The diving takes place on rocky ridges and pinnacles or big boulders on the sandy bottom. Colorful soft corals, black corals, sea fans cover the rocky substrate; the fish life is extremely wealthy; While some reef dive sites are very fishy, some others are more for critters and macro photography.
Dives in Pulau Dua area, night dive.
3 Dives and night dive in Pulau Dua area.
One or two dives in Pulau-Dua area, then we will go to visit a beach where we can observe Maleo birds, a rare bird that digs holes on beaches to borrow their egg. Here is protected one of the biggest remaining populations of these birds. In the evening we steam to Luwuk, our disembarkation port.
Breakfast, farewell, and transport to the Luwuk airport.
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, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Water Ski, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (100-200 EUR per trip), National Park Fees (150-250 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage (10-15 EUR).
Sorong – Kaimana / Kaimana – Sorong
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Bitung – Luwuk
34 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Ternate – Ternate
27 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Sorong – Sorong
36 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Komodo Island
21 dives
Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
Komodo Island
30 dives
Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
