
Aurora Itinerary
Lembeh - Halmahera - Raja Ampat - 11N12 days / 11 nights
About Aurora
- Eight to 12-day adventures in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, Komodo, and other remote regions
- Spacious solid teak cabins complete with all the comforts of home
- Intimate and adventurous voyages with 18 guests onboard
- Outstanding facilities for photographers with a dedicated indoor camera room
Operated by the experienced Dune Fleet, Aurora liveaboard offers intimate, adventurous voyages to some of Indonesia’s most exceptional diving destinations, home to pristine coral reefs, mighty mantas, minuscule macro, and everything in between. This sailing phinisi features a passionate and professional crew, outstanding diver and photographer-friendly facilities, and all the comforts of a modern boat - without losing its traditional charm. And, with a nearly 1:1 staff to guest ratio and less than 20 explorers onboard, you’re guaranteed highly personal experiences at sea - both above and below the waterline.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- One-way trip linking two iconic destinations—Raja Ampat and Lembeh
- Log dives in Lembeh—the world’s best muck diving destination
- Tifore Island is a small island between Halmahera and Lembeh
- Explore the soft corals and gorgonian fans of Patinti Strait currents
- Check the blue in Pisang Island for tuna or mackerel
- Dive the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
- Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
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.
Days 2-3: Lembeh Strait
Time for some 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
Day 5: Goraici Islands
Days 6-7: Strait of Patinitie
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 it's possible to see dogtooth tunas passing by. Cruise overnight to Misool, Raja Ampat.
Days 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, but 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. Hope to see you again soon!
Transfer details
Departure
06:00am
Bitung
Manado International Airport: MDC
Return
12:00pm
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/aurora/itn-2509180430271-lembeh-halmahera-raja-ampat-11n