Lady Denok Itinerary
Raja Ampat to Ambon11 days / 10 nights
About Lady Denok
- Dive the best of Indonesia including Raja Ampat, Komodo, and more
- Encounter diverse species, from macro critters to large pelagics
- Convenient dive facilities, including a dive deck, tender and nitrox
- Join land excursions, snorkelling and kayaking between dives
The custom-built Lady Denok liveaboard is a cosy Indonesian phinisi built by master Sulawesi shipbuilders. Catering specifically to divers, this superb vessel boasts a dive deck and speedy tender to ensure smooth exploration of Indonesia’s top destinations. Between relaxation and land excursions, you’ll dive the best of the archipelago, known as the global epicentre of marine biodiversity. From macro critters and colourful corals, to massive pelagics, cruising Raja Ampat, Komodo and Flores onboard the Lady Denok will not disappoint.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 29
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way trip diving from Sorong to Ambon
- Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
- Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
- Witness the extraordinary dive sites of Warakaraket Island
- Explore Pulau Koon, Nusa Laut and Suanggi
- Check the blue in Pisang Island for tuna or mackerel
- Night dives included
Day 1: 1 dive
We will pick you up at Sorong Airport (Dominik Osok Airport) or your hotel. Transfer to harbour Sorong (Nusa Hamina). If possible we will do one check dive on the way to Misool, if not, the check dive will be at Misool.
Day 2: 4 dives
In Warakaraket island, we will explore fabulous dive sites like Boo Window, Tank Rock, Nudi Rock, and Yilliet Kecil
Day 3: 4 dives
Early in the morning we will sail to Pulau Wayil and our first dive will be at the beautiful Neptune Sea Fan where giant sea fans in any size and any colours welcome you. The other dive sites will be Four King, Barracuda or Orange Peel Wayil Bay (night dive).
Day 4: 3 dives
Early in the morning we will be at the southeast of Warakaraket island and diving at Magic Mountain. Other dive sites will be Boo West and/or Boo East. Overnight we sail to our next destination, Koon Island.
Day 5: 3 dives
Pulau Koon is a small island located southeast of Seram island. The island is surrounded by the pristine crystal clear turquoise waters. Diving in Koon island: Yellow Wall, Koon Reef, Koon Ridge. At night we will cross to Banda Neira.
Day 6: 3 dives
Diving in Pisang island at Batu Kapal, Tanjung Pulau Pisang. In the afternoon, we visit Fort Belgium in Banda Neira. Night Dive will be at Banda Jetty to see Mandarin fishes.
Day 7: 3 dives
Cruising to Pulau Ai and dive at this island and Run island. Pulau Ai is an isolated island located to the west of Banda Neira and it offers some top dive sites. Large schools of Giant and Blu-fin Trevally, and Chevron Barracuda hunt in large schools. Hammerhead sharks, Thresher sharks, and Silvertip sharks, are occasionally seen too.
Day 8: 3 dives
Suanggi island (Banda). We will dive at Suanggi Wall and twice at Suanggi Pinnacle. During the night we cruise to Nusa Laut island.
Day 9: 3 dives
Nusa Laut – This island is located to the east of Ambon, about halfway across the southern coast of Seram island and a popular dive destination due to its diversity of reef fish species and its stunning hard coral seascapes.
Day 10: 2 dives
Diving at Batu Kapal and Hukurila Cave.
Day 11:
Departure day. Check out after breakfast and we will transfer to the hotel or airport.
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
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
09:00am
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
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