Embark on a thrilling 8-day diving adventure through the pristine waters of Lembeh and Halmahera, immersing yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Indonesia’s underwater world. Day one begins with a warm welcome at Manado Airport, where our staff will greet you and transfer you to the White Manta. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have the opportunity to embark on one or two critter dives in Lembeh, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey. As the day draws to a close, we set sail overnight to Pulau Tifore, a renowned dive site in the Moluccan Sea.
Over the following days, explore the stunning dive sites of Pulau Tifore, Palau Bacan, Palau Kusu, and Pulau Tolimau & Goraichi, each offering unique underwater landscapes and vibrant marine life. From schools of jacks and barracuda to reef sharks and majestic manta rays, you’ll encounter a diverse array of marine species amidst pristine coral reefs and sponge-packed formations. Conclude your diving adventure with captivating dives in Lembeh, featuring iconic sites like Angels Windows and Nudi Retreat, before returning to Bitung Port, Manado, for a relaxing evening on board. On day eight, bid farewell to your fellow divers as you check out and transfer to the airport, departing with cherished memories of your extraordinary underwater journey in Lembeh and Halmahera.
More about White MantaDives: Approximately 26 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Marine Life: Nudibranch galore, frogfish, hairy frogfish, rhinopias, octopus, wonderpus, harlequin shrimp, flamboyant cuttlefish, snake eels, stonefish, ribbon eels, stargazers.
3 pm. Our staff will meet you upon arrival at Manado Airport & transfer you to White Manta. Depending on arrival time, we can do check dive(s) in Lembeh. After critter dive(s) we sail overnight to Pulau Tifore.
Pulau Tifore: Amazing dive site, an island in the Moluccan Sea equidistant from Goraichi & Lembeh, schools of jacks, snappers, and a massive school of barracuda. Sail to Halmahera.
Palau Bacan: Reef sharks, schools of barracuda & jacks along a coral & sponge packed reef.
Palau Kusu: Strong currents & amazing action in the Patinti Strait.
Pulau Tolimau & Goraichi: Manta cleaning station & fish-packed reefs amongst pristine hard coral gardens. Sail to Pulau Tifore.
Pulau Tifore. Sail overnight Lembeh.
Lembeh: Angels Windows, Nudi Retreat. Sail to Bitung Port, Manado, where you will spend the last night on board. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest and relax, and if need be, an early flight on trip departure day.
6 am-12 pm. Check out after light breakfast & farewells, and transfer to the airport. Departure from Bitung Port, Manado to a local hotel or transfer to Manado Airport.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Complimentary Toiletries.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (150-200 USD per trip), National Park Fees (200-320 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (20 USD per day), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide (150 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (220-330 THB), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services (10 USD per item), WiFi internet (35-50 USD per trip), Massage (35 USD per activity).
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