Jelajahi Laut Itinerary
Bunaken, Bangka, Sangihe, and Lembeh10 days / 9 nights
About Jelajahi Laut
- Traditional phinisi vessel offering modern comforts and understated luxury
- Dive some of Indonesia’s most sought dive destinations
- Just 14 guests on board, ensuring highly personalised experiences
- Make the most of new dive rental equipment onboard
Designed by divers, for divers, Jelajahi Laut liveaboard is a brand new luxury liveaboard offering unmissable adventures in some of Indonesia’s most sought after dive destinations. Boasting beautiful wooden interiors, understated social spaces, and a selection of accommodation options - including two top deck sea-view cabins - Jelajahi Laut guarantees a comfortable trip, even in the remotest of waters. And, with a limited number of guests on board, each experience will feel totally personal and every memory will be cherished for years to come.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 25
Experience Open Water - Minimum 25 dives and Deep Adventure
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Bunaken Marine Park: Spectacular wall dives, huge sponges, and sea turtles.
- Bangka Island: Pristine coral gardens and schools of fish.
- Sangihe Islands: Diving on an active underwater volcano and remote reefs.
- Lembeh Strait: Critter hunting on black sand slopes with an expert guide.
Day 1: Arrival & First Dives in Bunaken
We will organize a taxi to collect you from either Manado Airport (MDC) or your hotel to take you to the meeting point. We then transfer you to Jelajahi Laut. We’ll give you our welcome briefing and a tour around the boat, then you’ll get ready to enjoy your first check dive to get acquainted with the gear and the local conditions, where you’ll enjoy your first check dive in the world-renowned Bunaken Marine Park.
We will organize a taxi to collect you from either Manado Airport (MDC) or your hotel to take you to the meeting point. We then transfer you to Jelajahi Laut. We’ll give you our welcome briefing and a tour around the boat, then you’ll get ready to enjoy your first check dive to get acquainted with the gear and the local conditions, where you’ll enjoy your first check dive in the world-renowned Bunaken Marine Park.
Possible dive sites: Start with a wall dive at a site like Lekuan I, II, or III, known for incredible visibility, turtles, and huge sponges.
Days 2-3: Bunaken Marine Park & Journey to Bangka
We’ll dedicate the morning of Day 2 to more wall diving in Bunaken. Possible dive sites:
We’ll dedicate the morning of Day 2 to more wall diving in Bunaken. Possible dive sites:
o Fukui: A sloped reef known for its large schools of bannerfish and a chance to see eagle rays.
o Mandarin City: A perfect spot for a dusk dive to watch the mesmerizing mating dance of the mandarin fish
Jelajahi Laut will begin her journey east toward Bangka Island in the afternoon or evening.
Day 4: Bangka Island - Colourful Coral Gardens
Jelajahi Laut will arrive at Bangka Island. This area is famous for its vibrant soft corals and clear water. Possible dive sites:
o Lihaga Island: Known for its beautiful sandy beaches and healthy reefs.
o Tanjung Arus: A sloping reef with a wide variety of corals and schooling reef fish.
Days 5-6: Sangihe Islands - Volcanic Reefs
We’ll cruise north to the Sangihe archipelago, a remote region known for its volcanic activity and untouched reefs. Possible dive sites:
We’ll cruise north to the Sangihe archipelago, a remote region known for its volcanic activity and untouched reefs. Possible dive sites:
o Mahengetang: Dive on an active underwater volcano! You'll see bubbles rising from the seafloor and a unique ecosystem.
o Parape Island: A remote spot with pristine reefs and a high chance of encountering larger marine life.
Days 7-8: Lembeh Strait - Muck Diving Mecca
Jelajahi Laut will begin her journey south and arrive in the famous Lembeh Strait. Dedicate two full days to exploring the diverse muck diving sites of Lembeh. Possible dive sites:
o Hairball or Jahir: Classic muck dives to find frogfish and flamboyant cuttlefish.
o Nudi Falls: A sloping reef with a wide variety of nudibranchs.
o Police Pier: An excellent spot for night diving to find snake eels and other nocturnal creatures.
Days 9-10: Final Dives & Departure from Lembeh
Enjoy a final couple of days in Lembeh to find specific critters on your wish list. Possible dive sites:
o Tanjung Kusu, Mawali Wreck, Hairball or Jahir to immediately immerse yourself in the world of unique critters like frogfish and flamboyant cuttlefish.
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
08:00am
Manado
Manado International Airport: MDC
Return
04:00pm
Bitung
Manado International Airport: MDC
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/jelajahi-laut/itn-2509300402151-bunaken-bangka-sangihe-and-lembeh