The itinerary provided by KLM Sunshine Liveaboard Indonesia promises an exhilarating and unique diving experience over eight days. Upon arrival on Day 1, guests are warmly welcomed with a check-in process, a refreshing welcome drink, lunch, and a comprehensive briefing, followed by cabin allocation. The day concludes with three exciting dives, setting the tone for an adventurous dive expedition.
Days 2 to 6 offer a packed schedule of 3 to 4 dives per day, allowing guests to explore Sangihe’s remarkable underwater landscapes and volcanic features. From diving into underwater volcanoes like Mahengetang and experiencing lava flows to discovering the rich marine life around Biaro Island’s patch reefs and pinnacles, each dive promises unique and unforgettable encounters with the natural wonders of the region.
On Day 7, guests enjoy a final morning dive before the expedition concludes on Day 8. After breakfast and check-out, the crew assists guests with disembarkation, bidding them farewell with memories of an extraordinary diving adventure in Sangihe’s secluded and untamed waters.
More about KLM SunshineDives: Approximately 18 dive in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Marine Life: slopes with vertical columns and caves. Horn corals and very colorful soft corals. Fish: batfish, spiny mackerels, occasional rays.
Check-in, welcome drink, lunch, briefing, and also cabin allocation. 3 dives on the first day.
3-4 dives per day
Sangihe‘s best feature is its natural seclusion and untamed nature. Calderas rise from sandy beaches and at night, red-hot lava spews from the Siau volcano. You can even dive into an underwater volcano or a lava flow. Cool. Ruang Lava Flow is a massive swath of black lava that flows down the mountain into the sea where it becomes a beautiful coral reef.
Mahengetang Volcano is a sight not to be missed. It may be your only chance to dive into a real underwater volcano. The vent, just below the surface, is desolate and strewn with huge boulders. Hundreds of tiny bubbles race to the surface as gasses escape from deep inside the volcano. Everything is covered with yellow “dust” (sulfurous deposits). Look closely though and you’ll see tiny sea stars, algae, small worms, and sprouting corals–a new coral reef in the making. The other side of the volcano has already been successfully colonized with the once barren seascape now a lovely coral reef.
The southernmost island in the group is a plateau with patch reefs, pinnacles, and lots of soft coral cover called Biaro Island. Groups of sweetlips, snappers, and bump-head parrotfish complete the scene.
1-morning dive on the last day.
After breakfast and check-out, we start preparing for disembarkation. We say goodbye to our guests and wish them farewell!
Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (100 EUR per trip), National Park Fees (100-200 EUR), Port Fees (100 EUR per trip), Airport Transfer (40 EUR per activity), Hotel Transfer, Local Transfers (90-200 EUR per trip), Nitrox (100 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives (35-70 EUR per activity), Nitrox Course (100 EUR), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (70 EUR).
Sangihe
26 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
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12 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Togian, Una Una, Gorontalo, Bolsel, Buyat, Lembeh, Bangka
30 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Sangihe, Talisei
18 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
