Jelajahi Laut Itinerary
Luwuk, Pulau Dua, Togean, Gorontalo, and Lembeh12 days / 11 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 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 33
Experience Open Water - Minimum 25 dives and Deep Adventure
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Lembeh Strait: An extended stay for in-depth critter hunting and macro photography.
- Gorontalo: Unique wall dives, huge sponges, and the possibility of encountering whale sharks.
- Togian Islands: Pristine coral gardens, WWII wrecks, and diverse marine life in the sheltered Gulf of Tomini.
- The final destination, a gateway to the Banggai Archipelago's remote reefs.
Day 1: Arrival & First Dives in Luwuk
We will organise a taxi to collect you from either Luwuk Airport (LUW) 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 Banggai Archipelago.
Days 2-3:Banggai Archipelago & Tompotika Region
The first dives of the trip will be in the remote and stunning Banggai Archipelago. This area is known for its incredible biodiversity. Possible dive sites:
The first dives of the trip will be in the remote and stunning Banggai Archipelago. This area is known for its incredible biodiversity. Possible dive sites:
o Pulo Dua: A series of pinnacles and ridges with vibrant soft corals and fish-filled reefs.
o Batu Gong: A pinnacle that breaks the surface, attracting schooling fish and offering great macro-opportunities.
The Tompotika Peninsula, near Luwuk, is a less-dived area with both excellent macro and reef sites.
The Tompotika Peninsula, near Luwuk, is a less-dived area with both excellent macro and reef sites.
Days 4-7: Togian Islands - The Heart of Tomini Bay
Jelajahi Laut will cruise north into the Gulf of Tomini to explore the Togian Islands. This area is known for its calm, clear waters and diverse coral ecosystems. Possible dive sites:
o Una Una: An active volcanic island with massive sponges and huge schools of barracudas at sites like Apollo and Fishomania.
o Kadidiri: Dive the famous seamount Batu Gila (Crazy Stone), known for its high fish activity and a chance to see reef sharks.
o B24 Bomber Wreck: A well-preserved WWII bomber that rests in shallow water, creating a unique habitat for marine life.
Days 8-9: Gorontalo - Dramatic Walls and Whale Sharks
We’ll continue our journey north to Gorontalo. This region is famous for its vertical walls and unusual marine life. Possible dive sites:
o Gorontalo Walls: Dive along dramatic vertical walls adorned with unique, swirling soft corals and large sponges.
o Whale Shark Spot: Gorontalo is one of the few places where you might encounter resident whale sharks.
Days 10-12: Crossing to Lembeh & The First Muck Dives
Jelajai Laut will complete her final leg of the journey toward North Sulawesi. Your first dives in this region will be a mix of reef and muck. Possible dive sites: Lembeh Strait: Upon arrival, you'll be introduced to the black sand slopes with a dive at a site like Hairball or Nudi Falls, where you'll find frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and various nudibranchs.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
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
Luwuk
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport: LUW
Return
04:00pm
Bitung
Manado International Airport: MDC
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