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Aurora

Aurora Itinerary

Lembeh - Halmahera - Raja Ampat - 11N

12 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.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 25
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

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
Day 1: Bitung
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
Tifore Island is a small island between Halmahera and Lembeh with a submerged reef, where there is a very fishy reef with the possibility to encounter schools of Barracudas, Jackfish, Batfish and Snappers. Cruise overnight to the Goraici Islands.

Day 5: Goraici Islands
Located on the west coast of Halmahera. The Goraici Islands have beautiful white sandy beaches with small villages, amazing reefs and pinnacles. Colorful soft coral in the deeper parts and hard coral gardens in the shallows. We will Overnight Cruise overnight to Patintie.

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!

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.


Transfer details

Departure

06:00am

Bitung

Manado International Airport: MDC

Return

12:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Soft drinks
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Tanks and weights
    • Nitrox
    • Night dives
    • National park fee
    • Airport transfers
    • Internet 2GB 
    • Kayaks or SUPS
    • Land excursions


    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • Fuel surcharge - US$20 to US$40 per person per night, paid on board
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 75%
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • 15l tanks - US$7 per day
    • Equipment rental - US$20 per day
    • Dive computer - US$10 per day
    • Diving courses
    • Private guide - US$65 per day per person
    • Spa or massage - US$30 per hour
    • Laundry service
    • Satellite phone call
    • Additional internet
    • Gratuities - US$15 per person per day


    Payment policy
    • More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid
    • 2 months (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    90% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

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