Aurora Itinerary

Raja Ampat - Halmahera - Lembeh - 11N

Day 1: Sorong
Boarding in our charming Phinisi vessel, named Aurora, in Sorong, located just in the heart of Raja Ampat. After picking you up at the airport, a refreshing welcome drink will be waiting for you on board. It is time to get to know each other and prepare everything to start the adventure.

Days 2-4: 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 Pulau Pisang.

Day 5: 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 Patintie.

Days 6-7: Strait of Patintie
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 the Goraici Islands.

Day 8: 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 cruise overnight to Tifore Island.

Day 9: 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 lembeh Strait.

Days 10-11: 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 12: Bitung
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.