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Aurora

Aurora Itinerary

Raja Ampat South and Central

8 days / 7 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 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary hitting all the very best spots in Raja Ampat
  • Dive into the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
  • Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
  • Search for Pontoh’s pygmy seahorse at Mioskon
  • Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
  • Explore the swim-throughs and caves of Goa Farondi
  • Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
  • Dive into the remote Daram Island group
Day 1: Sorong
Our staff will welcome you at the airport, and you will start your experience at Aurora. From Jakarta or Makassar, flights usually arrive early in the morning. As soon as all the guests are on board, we will lift the anchor and start our trip to the island of Waigeo.

Days 2-3: Dampier Strait
Around the strait, we will dive to some famous sites, such as "Mioskon," "Blue Magic," "Sardines," and other amazing places. Prone to currents, this area is characterized by untouched corals and all kinds of schools of fish. On the surface, green islands and marvelous white sand beaches will surround us.

Day 4: Piaynemo
Melissa's Garden" will be one of the beautiful reefs. We will visit today. Wobbegong sharks are one of the highlights here. Sea snakes, pygmy seahorses, and huge tridacna clams can be seen also in the shallow waters. We will have the opportunity to step out of the boat for a walk to see one of the most iconic views in Raja Ampat. It is selfie time!

Day 5: Farondi
Wake up in the Misool National Park, an area with thousands of islands. Here you will be able to see a wide variety of fish, soft and hard corals, all kinds of macro, wobbegong, and bamboo sharks. Misool is also one of the rare places where the landscape is absolutely wonderful. Do not miss the show of the mobulas feeding on schools of silversides!

Day 6: Misool
So many islands to visit and so many different dive spots. We will cruise around JILLIET, FIABACET, WALIB, WAJIL, JEF PELE, and BOO, among others, where Aurora Crew will assure you as many dives as possible to completely appreciate this wonderful and beautiful area.

Day 7: Daram
This group of islands just on the border of Misool Marine Park is the perfect spot to make 2 morning dives. We end our diving cruise with superlatives!

Day 8: Sorong
After a nice breakfast on board, the Aurora crew will organize your transfer to the airport of Sorong, according to your flight schedules.

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

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

12:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/aurora/itn-2609030246411-raja-ampat-south-and-central