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Embarking on a 12-day diving expedition through the pristine waters of Indonesia offers a captivating journey filled with diverse marine encounters and breathtaking landscapes. This meticulously planned itinerary takes participants through a mesmerizing exploration of the eastern Indonesian archipelago, featuring the following key highlights:
The adventure begins with a warm welcome at Maumere Airport, where the expert crew awaits to guide participants through a smooth embarkation process. Following registration and a comprehensive safety/orientation briefing, guests are ushered into the heart of their nautical adventure.
Over the course of 12 days, the itinerary unfolds a tapestry of underwater wonders. From the northern coast of Flores Island to the remote and enchanting Alor, Pantar, and Wetar islands, each day promises 3-4 dives, offering opportunities for exploration in various underwater environments. The sites showcase excellent visibility, strong currents for drift dives, and the allure of world-class muck diving, providing divers with a rich and diverse marine experience.
The journey continues eastward, unveiling the hidden gems of Nyata, Damar, Terbang, Nil Desperandum, Dusborgh, Serua, and the mysterious Manuk Island. Each location offers a distinct underwater landscape, characterized by steep walls, abundant coral, clear waters, and the possibility of encountering majestic marine creatures, including Hammerhead sharks and sea snakes.
The expedition concludes with two morning dives around Suanggi Island before sailing to Ambon for disembarkation. This final leg of the journey ensures that participants depart with lasting memories of the vibrant marine life and stunning seascapes encountered throughout this extraordinary dive odyssey.
In summary, this meticulously crafted 12-day itinerary promises a harmonious blend of adventure, exploration, and cultural immersion, making it an unforgettable experience for diving enthusiasts seeking the wonders of the underwater world in the diverse and captivating setting of eastern Indonesia.
More About SolitudeDives: Approximately 40 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 40 minimum logged dives.
Itinerary Extras: Agent Handling / Port Clearance Fee – USD 250 per person (to be paid onboard)
*All dives are subject to an 18-hour no-fly policy. Cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather and/or dive experience of guests
*Itinerary subject to change due to inclement weather, sea conditions, and/or restrictions posted by local authorities.
(Embarkation Day) Our crew will be waiting to greet you at the Airport in Maumere. After you are comfortably settled onboard and have completed registration, we will have the safety/orientation briefing. After lunch, schedule allowing, we will have a check dive. Overnight we sail east along Flores island.
Today we explore the reefs along the northern coast of Flores island. We will have 3-4 dives today. Overnight we sail further east to Alor.
We explore the dive sites in the area between Pantar and Alor island. Dive sites here consist of excellent visibility, strong current drift dives, abundant hard and soft coral gardens, and world class muck diving. We will have 3-4 dives today. We sail east overnight headed towards Wetar island.
We spend the day diving the beautiful walls and reefs of Wetar and Reong islands. Clear water, an abundance of marine life, and endless possibilities for exploration await. We do 3-4 dives today. We continue east to Nyata island.
Today we explore the walls and reef surrounding the small island of Nyata. More beautiful corals and abundant marine life await. The island has a white sand beach that you may have a chance to visit depending on the tide. We have 3-4 dives today. We continue sailing east towards the Damar and the Terbang islands.
We spend the day diving in the area of Terbang north and south islands. Characterized by steep walls, abundant coral, clear water, and plenty of fish. Currents can be strong and most dives are wall drift dives. We have 3-4 dives today. We sail towards the reefs of Nil Desperandum and Dusborgh.
Today we have the pleasure of diving at Nil Desperandum. It is an extensive submerged reef with a relatively shallow reef top and walls that drop to the depths. There are impressive schools of fish, predatory action, and the chance to encounter Hammerhead sharks. Visibility is normally very good and the reef is healthy with very large sponges and beautiful coral. We have 3-4 dives today. If the weather and sea conditions allow, there is an option to dive at Dusborgh reef. Another beautiful reef surrounding a small island, full of life and colors. We turn north and sail to Serua island during the afternoon.
Today we focus on a distinct area around Serua island. We dive here to search for Hammerhead sharks. Shallow reef tops give way to sloping reef and walls that plunge into the deep. Abundant coral, giant sponges, and schooling fish such as Trevally, Surgeonfish, and fusiliers fill the water around the island. Always keep your eye out in the blue water for schooling Hammerhead sharks. Sea snakes can also be seen on most dives. The currents here can be strong and exciting. We will have 3-4 dives this day. Overnight we continue north to Manuk island.
We wake up to the sight of a volcano in the middle of nowhere! Several species of sea birds circle overhead. We have 3-4 dives around Manuk island today. Beautiful corals, and a multitude of fish species call this place home. You will have a chance to dive with many sea snakes today, as Manuk island is also called “Snake island”. The occasional smell of sulfur and sight of smoke rising from this active volcano gives you a sense that you are in the land of the lost. Keep your fingers crossed for Hammerhead sharks.
Today we dive around Hatta Reef and Banda Neira. There are walls, reefs, and coral gardens with an abundance of fish, a chance to see sharks, and also macro life to find. There’s also time for a land tour! We have 3 dives today + land tour. We stay overnight anchored in Banda Neira.
Our last day of diving and we will have 2 morning dives around Suanggi island. After our dives are finished, we will sailВ to Ambon, arriving at night.
Ambon (Disembarkation) After enjoying a small breakfast, our crew will transport you to the airport.
Included
Obligatory surcharges
Extra cost
Maumere – Ambon
30 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
40 minimum logged dives
Ambon – Ambon
26 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
10 minimum logged dives
Ambon – Sorong
30 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
No minimum logged dives required
Maumere – Maumere
21 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
40 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
27 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Alor
17 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required