We consider the incredible events that have transpired over the previous thirteen days as our amazing trip across the captivating seas of Dampier Strait, Misool, Sulawesi, and Halmahera draws to a conclusion. Offering an immersive study of some of Indonesia’s most well-known and varied dive locations, this trip has been nothing less than a diver’s paradise.
Our underwater journey started with the vivid coral settings of Dampier Strait, where the check dive at Mioskon set the tone for the marine beauties just waiting for us. Within the magical world of Misool, where we explored underwater caverns and danced with the currents of Boo, Shadow Reef, and Yellet, we found kaleidoscope Balbulol and Farondi. With open arms, the Fiabacet area revealed the secrets of Tank Rock, Nudi Rock, and the mesmerizing Dunia Kecil.
Hidden treasure in the huge ocean, Pisang Island revealed its unspoiled reefs covered in amazing hues and rich marine life. Our underwater memories were permanently changed by encounters with blacktips, grey reef sharks, and stunning coral gardens as we explored South Halmahera passed Proco Island. The trip proceeded into the beauties of West Halmahera, where Pulau Laigoma’s calm reefs and Pulau Goweba’s pinnacles presented a magnificent climax to our Halmahera chapter.
With its Failonga Island, Tidore presented us the variety of big sea fans and vibrant underwater life. Lembeh Strait called with its world-class muck dives and enthralling wreck discovery, highlighting the vast biodiversity of the Celebes Sea as we negotiated to Bitung.
With disembarkation at Bitung, our last day represents the end of this remarkable journey. Treasured mementos from this unmatched underwater journey will be the memory of seeing hammerheads, discovering secret caverns, and watching the dance of aquatic life.
We especially thank you to our committed team and fellow travelers who joined in the excitement of every dive, so attesting to the beauty and magic of Indonesia’s underwater treasures. Richened by the treasures they revealed, we say goodbye to the oceans that have been our home till our paths cross once more under the waves.
More About AmbaiDives: 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)
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
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).
Raja Ampat Ultimate
36 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Lembeh
36 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Halmahera
27 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat Ultimate
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
Raja Ampat, Halmahera
36 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
