With the Gaia Love liveaboard 12D11N Manado, Tarakan, a premium luxury adventure that connects the world-class reefs of North Sulawesi with the isolated and uncharted waters of Eastern Borneo, you may uncover the hidden marine treasures of the Celebes Sea. Starting in the center of the Coral Triangle in Manado, this 12-day journey on the cutting-edge Gaia Love lets you dive the fabled walls of Bunaken National Park and the critter-rich muck of Lembeh Strait before heading north toward the isolated Derawan Archipelago and the Tarakan coast. For experienced divers looking for a genuine exploratory experience, this Manado to Tarakan liveaboard is the best option. It takes them through two different marine provinces, from the famous biodiversity of the Sulawesi Sea to the pristine, seldom-visited reefs and enormous mangrove ecosystems along the Borneo coast.
Using its 12-day duration to gain access to some of Indonesia’s most remote and biodiverse areas, the Gaia Love Manado, Tarakan voyage is a masterwork in remote exploration. Before exploring the rich, nutrient-fed waters of the Borneo coast, which are renowned for their thriving coral gardens, encounters with sea turtles and dugongs in the Derawan Islands, and unusual drift dives along vibrant walls, the itinerary is painstakingly planned to include the absolute highlights of North Sulawesi. Traveling across these isolated seascapes in unmatched style and safety is possible on board the Gaia Love, which is renowned for its five-star amenities, gourmet meals, and long-range comfort. This 12-day expedition offers a genuinely unique and transformative experience for the daring diver and underwater photographer looking for the most comprehensive Indonesia liveaboard package for frontier discovery. It reveals the underwater secrets of Eastern Borneo and Northern Sulawesi in a single, seamless luxury adventure.
More about Gaia LoveDives: Approximately 29 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
Embark from Palu. Check dive in the afternoon.
3-4 dives per day, including a night dive where possible.
2 dives will be planned when crossing.
Typical a day on board:
Activities:
Return to the port the evening before disembarkation.
Check out. Transfer to the airport/hotel.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (20 USD per day), National Park Fees (35 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (40-50 USD per trip), Gratuities, Visas and Fees, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages (72,000-480,000 IDR per item), Nitrox (240,000 IDR per day), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Laundry / Pressing Services (24,000 IDR per item), WiFi internet, Massage (560,000 IDR per activity).
Raja Ampat, Ambon
29 dives
Certificate: Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat North & South
29 dives
Certificate: Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
Manado, Sangalaki, Maratua, Derawan
29 dives
Certificate: Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Bau-Bau (South East Sulawesi)
23 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Manokwari, Cendrawasih Bay, Raja Ampat
30 dives
Certificate: Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat Central
18 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
The well-designed dive vessel wowed and pleasantly surprised us. The cuisine is also on par with upscale dining establishments. A really amiable staff and Asian service.
