Damai II Itinerary
Alor (KOE)8 days / 7 nights
About Damai II
- Indonesia's most diverse selection of liveaboard diving itineraries
- Explore some of Indonesia's remote regions like Alor and the Forgotten Islands
- Top perks such as unlimited diving, superb camera facilities, and small groups
- Enjoy exceptional facilities like master cabins, gourmet meals, and spa services
Dive Damai’s newest vessel, Damai II liveaboard, is a luxurious and recently updated phinisi custom-designed for scuba diving. This liveaboard offers a staggering variety of itineraries visiting classic destinations like Komodo and Raja Ampat, as well as remote and seldom visited areas like Alor and the Forgotten Islands. Guests will love this boat's diver friendly details, including modern camera facilities, unlimited dives, and just four guests to each guide.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 22
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary exploring the diverse waters of Alor
- Discover exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
- Dive at the foot of an active volcano
- Search for the rare Rhinopias scorpionfish in the waters of Alor
- Spot a manta and a whale shark at Rote
- Dive the deep waters of Pulau Dana and Raijua for large marine life
Day 1: Arrive into Kupang
Guests will arrive in Kupang and have time to get comfortable on the boat. There is a large crossing towards the Alor region, and we will depart once we have settled on the boat.
No. of dives: 0
Day 2: Karang Beatrice
First day of exploration around this extended submerged reef that comes 5 metres deep on its shallowest point. We were there back in 2010 and were surprised by the number of sea snakes around the reef, and the place is calling for further exploration.
No. of dives: 4
Days 3-4: Rote
2022 was the first time we conducted a few dives along the south of Rote, and we spotted a manta and a whale shark. Not bad for a first time. We will invest more time and, apart from looking for potential endemic fish species, we will find out further potential diving spots for Manta
No. of dives: 4/day
Day 5: Sawu
We will move further west to Sawu, for another day of pure exploration. Expect the unexpecting would be a good way to approach the day. Hoping that we would be greeted with healthy coral reefs, good life variety and an exciting exploration experience.
No. of dives: 4
Day 6: Pulau Dana and Raijua
West of Sawu and surrounded by deep oceans, we hope to find bigger life around the reefs of these two small islands.
No. of dives: 4
Day 7: Semau Island
The last dives are conducted close to Kupang, around the large island of Semau. Pure exploration with the focus on the possibility of spotting a good amount of critters.
No. of dives: 2
Day 8: Departure
Guests will be escorted to the airport in Kupang and assisted with check-in procedures, no doubt full of talk about the wonders of the most popular dive destination in the world.
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
11:00am
Kupang
Eltari International Airport: KOE
Return
10:00am
Kupang
Eltari International Airport: KOE
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