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Ilike Itinerary

Forgotten Islands - Banda Sea - Tual (SXK - LUV) 9N

10 days / 9 nights

About Ilike

  • Explore Indonesia’s top destinations, including Raja Ampat and Komodo
  • Recently refitted as a luxury dive liveaboard with beautiful cabins
  • Exciting excursions on every trip, like hiking, trekking and secluded beaches
  • A well-equipped dive deck, two tenders and nitrox for easy diving

Remodelled to meet the needs of the most discerning diver, Ilike liveaboard offers world-class luxury itineraries exploring the very best of Indonesia. With welcoming interiors, spacious dive deck and tenders, and an experienced crew, you’ll get the chance to explore the best that Indonesia has to offer. And if that wasn’t enough, there are land excursions on every trip to complement your incredible dive holiday onboard the Ilike.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 28
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 75 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary exploring the Banda Sea and its Forgotten Islands
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Search for hammerheads on current-swept dive sites in the Banda Sea
  • Land visit to the former capital of the spice trade, Banda Neira
  • Dive at the foot of an active volcano
  • Swim with hundreds of sea snakes of the very remote Manuk Island
  • Schooling hammerheads off the steep slopes of Nil Desperandum atoll
  • Meet the curious and rarely visited reef inhabitants of Damar island
  • Discover the steep underwear slopes of Dai and Dawera 
Day 1: Embark in Saumlaki Port

Day 2: Dawera Island. 

Day 3: Nila/Dusborgh

Day 4: Nil Desperandum

Day 5: Serua island

Day 6: Manuk Island

Day 7: Pulau Tiga Saudara 

Days 8-9: Kai Island

Day 10: Disembark in Tual Port

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

01:00pm

Saumlaki

Mathilda Batlayeri Airport: SXK

Return

11:30am

Tual

Karel Sadsuitubun Airport: LUV

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Tanks and weights
    • Transfers
    • Night dives
    • Land excursions
    • VAT
    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • Trip fees - €30 per day, paid on board
    • National park fee Banda Sea - €60 per trip, paid on board
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 65%
    • Gratuities
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Soft drinks
    • Equipment rental - €280 per trip, paid on board
    • Nitrox - €72 per trip, paid on board
    • 15l tanks - €40 per trip, paid on board
    • Dive computer - €56 per trip, paid on board
    • Private guide 
    • Laundry service
    • Spa or massage
    • Internet
    Payment policy
    • Until 90 days (not included) or more prior to the departure date: 30% of the cruise rate per person
    • 90 - 8 days prior to the departure date: 80% of the cruise rate per person
    • 7 - 0 days prior to the departure date: 100% of the cruise rate per person
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/ilike/itn-2405010621141-forgotten-islands-banda-sea-tual-sxk-luv-9n

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