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Carpe Diem Phinisi

Carpe Diem Phinisi Itinerary

South Raja Ampat, Spice Islands and Ambon (SOQ - AMQ)

10 days / 9 nights

About Carpe Diem Phinisi

  • Fabulous Phinisi vessel designed for intimate cruises of up to ten guests
  • Adventurous trips well-suited to families and groups of like-minded friends
  • Enjoy full gear rental and fabulous watersports free of charge
  • Meticulously designed aesthetics for a beautiful, warm ambiance

Carpe Diem Phinisi is a well-appointed phinisi liveaboard offering year-round cruises exploring Raja Ampat, Komodo, Bali, and Lombok. Designed and operated for exciting yet intimate itineraries, Carpe Diem is a perfect choice for guests looking for personalised service and bespoke itineraries at an affordable price. This beautiful boat represents the fulfilment of long held ambitions and the start of great adventures. So hop on board and get ready to explore, dream, and discover.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 24
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 25 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary combining Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays in Raja Ampat
  • Explore the stunning underwater world around Balbulol
  • Witness more stunning underwater landscapes at Fiabacet and Boo
  • Explore Pulau Koon, Nusa Laut and Suangi
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Land tour to Banda Neira - once at the centre of the global spice trade
Day 1: Welcome
We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack. And immediately proceed south to Misool.

Day 2: Misool
3 dives in Misool area.

Days 3-5: South Raja Ampat
On day 3, we will do 3 dives in the Balbulol area and go explore a lagoon before motoring to our next spot. On day 4, enjoy 3 dives in the Fiabacet area and move to another part. On day 5, we will do 4 dives in the Wakaraket and Boo area.

Day 6: Koon
3 dives in Koon.

Day 7: Banda Neira or Banda Besar or Run
3 dives around the islands of the Banda archipelago and start motoring to our next spot.

Day 8: Nusa Laut and Banda Neira
We arrive at Pulau Suanggi in the morning for two dives. The deep pinnacles here form an oasis for pelagic fish and boast incredible coral reefs. Expect to see tuna, moray eels, and schools of vibrantly colored fish, with the main attraction being the hammerhead sharks that frequently pass through. After these dives, we'll head to Banda Neira for a quick shore excursion to visit Fort Belgica, the Museum, and a Nutmeg plantation. These islands, fought over by the Dutch, British, and Portuguese 400 years ago, played a pivotal role in the spice trade. We'll wrap up the day with one more dive at around 5pm to spot the elusive Mandarin Fish.

Day 9: Nusa Laut
We will do 3 dives on the reef and walls of Nusa Laut. If we're lucky, we might spot some hammerhead sharks. We will start motoring to our next spot before sunset.

Day 10: Ambon
We will take you to the airport or your hotel after breakfast according to your schedule.

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

10:30am

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

12:00pm

Ambon

Pattimura International Airport: AMQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/carpe-diem-phinisi/itn-2010290953331-south-raja-ampat-spice-islands-and-ambon-soq-amq-