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Jelajahi Laut

Jelajahi Laut Itinerary

Halmahera

8 days / 7 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.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Open Water - Minimum 25 dives and Deep Adventure
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Central Halmahera: Diving on untouched reefs and exploring underwater pinnacles.
  • Ternate's Volcanic Scenery: Diving against a backdrop of dramatic volcanic islands.
  • Marine Biodiversity: Halmahera is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, home to a vast number of species.
  • Remote Diving: Experience dive sites that are not crowded, offering a sense of exploration and adventure.
Day 1: Arrival & First Dives near Ternate
We will organise a taxi to collect you from either Ternate Airport (TTE) 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.

Possible Dive Sites: Start with a site near Ternate that offers a mix of soft corals and a chance to spot macro life on the volcanic sand.

Days 2-4: Central Halmahera - The Strait & Patintie Area
Jelajahi Laut will cruise south to the central part of Halmahera, a region known for its healthy reefs and strong currents that bring in schooling fish. Possible Dive Sites:
o Pulau Tifore: A small island with a submerged reef known for its schooling barracudas, bigeye trevally, and pristine hard corals.
o Patintie Strait: A narrow passage with exhilarating drift dives, where you can encounter reef sharks, tunas, and manta rays.
o Goraici Islands: A group of islands with diverse dive sites, including submerged pinnacles and sloping reefs teeming with life.

Days 5-6: Focus on the Goraici Islands & Morotai
Instead of moving further south, we’ll dedicate these days to a more in-depth exploration of the northern section of Halmahera, including the Goraici Islands and potentially some sites near Morotai. Possible Dive Sites:
o Goraici Wall: A beautiful wall dive with large fans and sponges.
o Morotai Wrecks: Explore some of the WWII wrecks in the area, offering a historical perspective and a unique habitat for marine life.
o Morotai Reefs: Dive on the reefs around Morotai, which are known for their great visibility and abundant fish life.

Days 7-8: Last Days of Diving
Jelajahi Laut will return to the Ternate area for your final day of diving. This is a chance to revisit some of the area's highlights or explore new sites. Possible Dive Sites:
o Ternate Wall: A beautiful wall dive adorned with sponges and soft corals.
o Jikomalamo: A well-known site with schooling fusiliers and a picturesque beach.

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

07:30am

Ternate

Ternate Airport: TTE

Return

05:00pm

Ternate

Ternate Airport: TTE

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/jelajahi-laut/itn-2509300431421-halmahera