Damai II Itinerary

Alor (KOE)

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

Beautiful rocky formation and abundant life around the patches between the walls. We do see timid Mola Molas on the surface and schooling dolphins hanging in the near open waters. In the southeast of Pantar, Beangabang Bay has one of the top night dives in the country: the chance to hunt for octopus, ghost pipefish, unusual shrimp, Bobbitt worms colourful nudibranchs and lots of juvenile fish.

No. of Dives: 4

This is a collection of 3 small islands in the middle of the cold water currents that flow between the islands of Kawula and Pantar. Spectacular rock formation, totally covered with corals, hard and soft, crinoids, and anemones. Almost impossible to find any space. In the shallow clouds of red anthias, deeper large snappers, sweetlips, giant groupers, and passing sharks. As pure as it gets.

Going in between the rocky bottom, slow and eyes open for Nudibranchs, small shrimps, soft coral crabs and other critters living and feeding along them. In between dives we will head towards the open, and maybe if we are lucky a blue whale can pay us a visit.

No. of Dives: 4/day

Soangi is a small island well expose to the swells; its coral reefs are habitat of abundant life and whitetip sharks patrol in search of opportunities On the West coast of Lembata, amongst towering volcanoes, we arrive at Wai Wawong. This is excellent muck diving with a chance of seeing the elusive Rhinopias, Finger Dragonets, Ghost pipefish, and maybe even hairy frogfish.

No. of Dives: 4

This is the only area that we know of where mantas have been spotted. Facing south means cooler waters and less visibility, but it also means more life and bigger fish: giant groupers, barramundi cods, and midnight snappers, all sheltering in the sloppy reefs around the islands of Kambing of Nuha.

No. of Dives: 4

In the north of Kawula island, tanjung Bacatan is a classic. Deep slope that gently gives way to a wall; passing Tunas, Wahoo and other pelagic fish are expected to be spotted. After two dives we sail towards the volcano of Komba, active until very recently and always a beautiful sight. We will look for whales on our way.

No. of Dives: 4

Beautiful walls of macro and wide-angle subjects. Clean walls, abundant life and the always cooperative smile of the local community, especially the children who would like to be your underwater model.

No. of Dives: 4

A change of underwater topography: A day dedicated to pure muck diving in the Kalabahi bay where we can look for wondrous Rhinopias, ghost pipefish, and seahorses. An underwater macro heaven.

No. of Dives: 4

A Steep slopes and walls, timing with life. Abundance of fans and overhangs along the walls. Fusiliers, redtooth triggers, and whitetips patrolling the shallows. Mandarin fish dive in the afternoon.

No. of Dives: 4

Boulders hosting schooling snappers and surgeons for the last day of diving. Mola Molas tend to come to the surface near the island, which is also a strategic place for whale watching. Crossing after the second dive towards Kupang.

No. of Dives: 2

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.