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EcoXplorer

EcoXplorer Itinerary

Marine Biodiversity Expedition & Diving Kaimana: Kaimana - Sorong

12 days / 11 nights

About EcoXplorer

  • Accommodates a maximum of 12 guests in eastern Indonesia
  • Itineraries in Raja Ampat, Cenderawasih Bay, Triton Bay, Halmahera and Banda Sea
  • Cultural visits, snorkelling, fishing and island exploration between dives
  • All profits support EcoNusa’s conservation and community initiatives

EcoXplorer is a 28m expedition liveaboard operating across the remote waters of eastern Indonesia, from Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay, to Triton Bay, Halmahera and the Banda Sea. Rebuilt in the style of a traditional Indonesian phinisi, the vessel accommodates a maximum of 12 guests in ensuite cabins and combines dedicated diving facilities with cultural visits, wildlife encounters and island exploration. Highlights of the itineraries can include spectacular reefs, manta rays, whale sharks, wrecks, schooling fish and unusual macro life, depending on the itinerary. And with all profits supporting EcoNusa’s conservation and community programmes, EcoXplorer is particularly well suited to divers seeking small-group expeditions with a more meaningful local connection.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 27
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way trip linking the dive destinations of Raja Ampat and Triton Bay
  • Swim with whale sharks as they feed at the fishing platforms of Triton Bay
  • A pristine drop-off jutting into the current, attracting schooling pelagics
  • Stunning wall covered in dense sponge and tunicate growth at Candy Store
  • Discover an iconic underwater ridge packed with soft corals and sea fans
  • Explore the world-famous seamount, a pelagic hotspot for oceanic and reef manta rays
  • Shallow swim-throughs and vibrant macro life of Bal Bulol
Day 1 - Kaimana
Morning: Arrive at Utarom Airport (KNG) in Kaimana. Group pickup and vehicle transfer to the harbor to board the vessel.
12:00–13:30: Lunch: Welcome drinks, safety briefing, and cabin assignments as the vessel moves immediately into the Namatote Strait. (2-3 hours)
14:30 – 15:30: Check Dive: Namatota Wall (easy, deep limestone drop-off to check weights and test gear).
16:00 – 17:00: Snack: Served on deck while the vessel anchored safely next to the local fishing platforms (bagans).
19:00: Dinner: Traditional welcome dinner at anchor.
Night: Sleep at anchor in the calm shelter of Namatota.

Day 2 - Namatota & Aiduma
06:00 – 06:30: Quick Light Breakfast: Hot coffee, tea, and fruit before hitting the water.
07:00 – 08:30: Dive 01: South Namatota Bagan (diving under the fishing platforms for interactive encounters with resident whale sharks).
09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast
10:30 – 12:00: Excursion: Tender boat tour along the vertical limestone cliffs to view ancient prehistoric Papuan Cliff Art & Rock Paintings.
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch: Served on board while the vessel runs a short 2-hour transit south to North Aiduma.
14:00 – 15:00: Dive 02: Three Rock (a gorgeous introduction to Triton’s macro life and schooling fusiliers).
16:00 – 17:00: Snack: Mid-afternoon snacks served on deck.
17:00 – 18:30: Excursion: Tender cruise to Aiduma's beautiful Pink Sand Beach for a remote sunset drink experience.
19:00: Dinner: Dinner is served onboard as the vessel drops anchor in the protected channels of Aiduma.

Day 3 - South Aiduma & Dramai
06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast
07:30 – 09:00: Dive 01: Nudi Rock 
09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast
10:30 – 12:00: Dive 02: Tank Rock (massive submerged reef system with incredible fish biomass).
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch
15:00 – 16:30: Dive 03: Magic Mountain (world-famous seamount; pelagic hotspot for oceanic and reef manta rays).
17:00 – 18:00: Snack: Served while watching the sunset over the Misool marine park.
19:00: Dinner served onboard.
20:30: Depart east toward Daram Archipelago (3-hour cruise). Anchor late at night in Daram's protected bays.

Day 4 - Mommon Island
06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast
07:30 – 09:00: Dive 01: Shallows & Ridge (deeply saturated coral ridge dropping off into deep blue water).
09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast
10:30 – 12:00: Dive 02: Batu Cantik (boulders encrusted with multi-colored cup corals and giant barrel sponges).
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch
14:00 – 15:30: Excursion: Visit the iconic Kiti-Kiti Waterfall, which pours directly out of the primary rainforest canopy straight into the sea. Swim and explore the brackish lagoon.
16:00 – 17:00: Snack
19:00: Dinner served onboard.
21:00: Transit: Anchor up for an overnight steam north toward Toran Island (4 to 5 hours).

Day 5 - Toran & Karas Islands
06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast: Continental breakfast layout in the morning calm of Toran.
07:30 – 09:00: Dive 01: Toran Finger 
09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast
10:00 – 11:30: Excursion: Land on the wild, completely untouched white sands of Toran Beach.
12:00: Lunch & Transit: Quick lunch served while the vessel executes a 1.5-hour short hop to Karas Island.
14:00 – 15:00: Dive 01: Pantai Kecil (incredible underwater visibility over massive fields of hard coral tables).
16:00 – 17:00: Snack: Warm savory snacks served on the sun deck.
17:00: Transit: The Long Coastal Run. Begin a 12-hour overnight steam north along the Fakfak peninsula toward Batu Putih.
19:00: Dinner served underway.

Day 6 - Batu Putih
06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast
07:30 – 09:00: Dive 1: Kampung Mas 
09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast
10:30 – 12:00: Dive 2: East Batu Putih 
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch
14:00 – 15:00: Dive 3: Tadpole Ridge
16:00 – 17:00: Snack: Pre-transit high-protein snacks.
19:00: Dinner served onboard.
20:00: Transit: Anchor up for a 5-to-6 hour overnight navigation crossing out to the isolated Sabuda/Pulau Pisang group.

Day 7 - Sabuda / Pulau Pisang
06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast
07:30 – 09:00: Dive 1: T-Bone 
09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast
10:30 – 12:00: Dive 2: The Dome 
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch
14:00 – 15:00: Dive 3: Fringe
16:00 – 17:00: Snack
17:00: Transit: The Deep Sea Crossing. Lift anchor for a long, 10-hour open-ocean crossing northwest across the Ceram Sea to enter the Daram Archipelago in Southern Misool.
19:00: Dinner served underway.

Day 8 - Daram
06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast
07:30 – 09:00: Dive 1: Candy Store 
09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast
10:30 – 12:00: Dive 17: Vibrant Color (True to its name, a massive canvas of soft purple, orange, and pink corals).
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch
14:00 – 15:00: Dive 18: Andiamo (Twin islets linked by a pristine reef with sea fans stretching all the way to the surface).
16:00 – 17:00: Snack: Post-dive snacks served on deck.
19:00: Dinner: Dinner served onboard.
21:00: Transit: Short 3-hour evening cruise west into the core Fiabacet island chain. Anchor late at night in Fiabacet's protected lagoons.

Day 9 - Warakaraket
06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast
07:30 – 09:00: Dive 1: Warakeket Ridge (Exposed underwater ridges with massive sea fans and excellent macro opportunities)
09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast
10:30 – 12:00: Dive 2: Pinnacle Point (submerged pinnacles heavily frequented by schooling fusiliers and hunting pelagics).
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch
14:00 – 15:00: Dive 3: Secret Garden 
16:00 – 17:00: Snack
19:00: Dinner onboard
22:00: Transit: Short overnight hop to the core Fiabacet marine reserve.

Day 10 - Fiabacet
06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast
07:30 – 09:00: Dive 1: Magic Mountain 
09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast
10:30 – 12:00: Dive 2: Tank Rock (massive submerged reef system with incredible fish biomass).
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch
14:00 – 15:00: Dive 3: Nudi Rock 
16:00 – 17:00: Snack
19:00: Dinner: Formal dinner served onboard.
22:00: Transit: Underway to the spectacular lagoons of Balbulol.

Day 11 - Bal Bulol
06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast
07:30 – 09:00: Dive 1: Tree Top Island (Drop-offs and overhangs under towering karst cliffs)
09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast
10:00 – 11:30: Dive 3: No Contest
Note: Diving operations conclude strictly at 11:30 AM to guarantee a 25-hour clear safety interval before flights on Day 12.
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch
14:00: The Journey Home: Lift anchor for the final 15-to-16 hour crossing north across the Ceram Sea back to Sorong harbor.
16:00 – 17:00: Snack: Final sunset snacks served on the sky deck while the crew assists guests with rinsing and drying dive gear.
19:00: Dinner

Day 12 - Sorong Departure
05:00: Arrive at Sorong port and anchor securely.
06:00 – 07:30: Continuous Breakfast Buffet
08:30 – 09:00: Check out from the liveaboard vessel
09:00 – 09:30: Private air-conditioned harbor-to-airport vehicle transfer to Dominique Edward Osok Airport (SOQ) for morning departures.

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

09:00am

Kaimana

Kaimana Airport: KNG

Return

01:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

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23

Apr

2027

Marine Biodiversity Expedition & Diving Kaimana: Kaimana - Sorong

12 days / 11 nights
•
27 dives
from $2,905 /guest

Available

23Apr 27

Marine Biodiversity Expedition & Diving Kaimana: Kaimana - Sorong

12D / 11N
•
27 dives
from $2,905 /guest
Available

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