Through two of Indonesia’s most biodiverse areas, the Aurora 12D11N Ambon to Raja Ampat liveaboard voyage presents an unmatched diving experience. Beginning from Ambon, renowned for its world-class muck diving and uncommon species, the trip moves into the amazing reefs and vivid marine life of the Banda Sea before ending in the fabled seas of Raja Ampat. Divers will come across everything from macro marvels like flamboyant cuttlefish and ghost pipefish to schooling hammerheads, magnificent manta rays, and active coral gardens along the way.
Guests will visit a combination of historical spice trade islands, secluded atolls, and marine-rich habitats with the Aurora 12D11N Ambon itinerary, therefore guaranteeing a well-rounded and immersive diving experience. From peaceful lagoon explorations to exciting drift dives, this trip perfectly captures the underwater riches of Indonesia. Supported by the knowledgeable crew and cozy Aurora liveaboard facilities, divers may completely appreciate the beauty and variety of these globally recognized waters.
More About Aurora LiveaboardDives: Approximately 25 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives.
Marine Life: Nudibranch galore, frogfish, hairy frogfish, rhinopias, octopus, wonderpus, harlequin shrimp, flamboyant cuttlefish, snake eels, stonefish, ribbon eels, stargazers.
Day 1: Bitung
Check in at 6:00 a.m.
Boarding in our charming Phinisi vessel, named Aurora, in Bitung, located just in the heart of the Lembeh Strait. After picking you up at the airport, a refreshing welcome drink will be waiting for you on board. It was time to get to know each other and prepare everything to start the adventure.
*Free airport pick-up is available from 6:00 a.m. City center pick-up is available but is subject to confirmation.
Day 2-3: Lembeh Strait
Time for some start muck diving in Lembeh Strait, renowned to be one of the favorite places for this particular kind of diving, where finding hidden critters around the sandy bottoms will become the ultimate goal of this gorgeous and complete adventure.
Day 4: Tifore Island
Tifore Island is a small island between Halmahera and Lembeh with a submerged reef, where there is a very fishy reef with the possibility to encounter schooling of Barracudas, Jackfish, Batfish, and Snappers. Cruise overnight to the Goraici Islands.
Day 5: Goraici Islands
Located on the west coast of Halmahera. The Goraici Islands have beautiful white sandy beaches with small villages, amazing reefs, and pinnacles. Colourful soft coral in the deeper parts and hard coral gardens in the shallows. We will cruise overnight to Patintie.
Day 6-7: Strait of Patintie
We will spend the next two days in the south of Halmahera. Here, two large pinnacles break the surface and are excellent dive sites due to the amount of schooling fish as well as the healthy state of the soft corals. Strong currents here will dictate when you will dive. Cruise overnight to Pulau Pisang.
Day 8: Pulau Pisang
These two islands and two small rocks between Misool and Halmahera are the perfect spot to spend the day diving in sloping reefs full of soft and hard coral bommies. When the currents are running, the dive sites can be very fishy, and possible to see dogtooth tunas passing by. Cruise overnight to Misool, Raja Ampat.
Day 9-11: Misool
Misool is the southernmost island in Raja Ampat, and it is surrounded by several hundred small islands and rocks. Some of the most beautiful soft coral reefs in the world are located here. Many of the dive sites around Misool are just as fishy as the ones in the Dampier Strait, with some schools of barracudas, batfish, snappers, and fusiliers. Not only that, Misool is also a great macro destination. Known as the kingdom of the pygmy seahorse. Cross overnight to Sorong.
Day 12: Sorong
Unfortunately, it is the last day of this incredible adventure, and it is time to disembark after a good breakfast and a lot of hugs. Check-out at 12:00 PM. Hope to see you again soon!
Day 1: Sorong
Check-in at 6:00 a.m.
Boarding in our charming Phinisi vessel, named Aurora, in Sorong, located just in the heart of Raja Ampat. After picking you up at the airport, a refreshing welcome drink will be waiting for you on board. It is time to get to know each other and prepare everything to start the adventure.
*Free airport pick-up is available from 06:00 am. City center pick-up is available but is subject to confirmation.
Day 2-4: Misool
Misool is the southernmost island in Raja Ampat, and it is surrounded by several hundred small islands and rocks. Some of the most beautiful soft coral reefs in the world are located here. Many of the dive sites around Misool are just as fishy as the ones in the Dampier Strait, with some schools of barracudas, batfish, snappers, and fusiliers. Not only that, Misool is also a great macro destination. Known as the kingdom of the pygmy seahorse. Cross overnight to Pulau Pisang.
Day 5: Pulau Pisang
These two islands and two small rocks between Misool and Halmahera are the perfect spot to spend the day diving in sloping reefs full of soft and hard coral bommies. When the currents are running, the dive sites can be very fishy, and possible to see dogtooth tunas passing by. Cruise overnight to Patintie.
Day 6-7: Strait of Patintie
We will spend the next two days in the south of Halmahera. Here, two large pinnacles break the surface and are excellent dive sites due to the amount of schooling fish as well as the healthy state of the soft corals. Strong currents here will dictate when you will dive. Cruise overnight to the Goraici Islands.
Day 8: Goraici Islands
Located on the west coast of Halmahera. The Goraici Islands have beautiful white sandy beaches with small villages, amazing reefs, and pinnacles. Colourful soft coral in the deeper parts and hard coral gardens in the shallows. We will cruise overnight to Tifore Island.
Day 9: Tifore Island
Tifore Island is a small island between Halmahera and Lembeh with a submerged reef, where there is a very fishy reef with the possibility of encountering schooling of Barracudas, Jackfish, Batfish, and Snappers. Cruise overnight to Lembeh Strait.
Day 10-11: Lembeh Strait
Time for some start muck diving in Lembeh Strait, renowned to be one of the favorite places for this particular kind of diving, where finding hidden critters around the sandy bottoms will become the ultimate goal of this gorgeous and complete adventure.
Day 12: Bitung
Unfortunately, it is the last day of this incredible adventure, and it is time to disembark after a good breakfast and a lot of hugs. Check-out at 12:00 p.m. Hope to see you again soon!
Included: VAT, National Park Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Gratuities (15 USD per day), Port Fees (200-250 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages (3-45 USD per item), Nitrox, Nitrox Course (190 USD), Private Dive Guide (65 USD per day), Rental Gear (25 USD per day), Scuba Diving Courses (360-400 USD), Snorkel Gear (10 USD per day), Laundry / Pressing Services.
Bitung, Lembeh Strait, Halmahera, Raja Ampat
25 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Manokwari
25 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Raja Ampat
24 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Raja Ampat Central
15 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Lembeh
33 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Raja Ampat, Banda Islands
33 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
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
Ambon, Banda Island, Triton Bay
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Manokwari
25 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Raja Ampat
24 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Buceo Misool y Banda sea.
A unique experience, everything was wonderful. Not only the diving, which was spectacular, but the entire crew, the guides and the cruise director Guillaume, who did everything possible to make the cruise unrepeatable. The kitchen was spectacular, and the cleanliness was impeccable. I will definitely repeat. Thanks to my guide Tiam who was attentive to my safety and made sure I saw even the smallest of marine animals.
