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Lady Denok

Lady Denok Itinerary

Ambon to Raja Ampat

13 days / 12 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.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 13 days / 12 nights
Number of dives 36 - 37
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way trip diving from Ambon to Sorong
  • Search for hammerheads on current-swept dive sites in the Banda Sea
  • Explore Pulau Koon, Nusa Laut and Suangi
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Chance of seeing barracudas, bigeye trevallies, aggregation of red snappers, pompanos, batfish, and more
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
Day 1: 1-2 dives
We will pick you up at Ambon Airport or your hotel and take you to the harbor. Upon boarding the boat, you will be greeted by our captain and crew and offered the welcome drink. After the rooms are assigned, our Cruise Manager will give you a tour of the boat and introduce the crew. Your amazing trip begins. Check-dive at Laha Jetty.

Day 2: 3 dives
Saparua, Nusa Laut, and Moana: These islands are located to the east of Ambon, about halfway across the southern coast of Seram Island, and a popular dive destination due to their diversity of reef fish species and their stunning hard coral seascapes.

Day 3-5: 10 dives
Diving Banda: From Suanggi island to Karang Hatta and more dive spots plus a visit to Benteng Belgica in the main island of Banda Neira.

Day 6: 3 dives
Koon Island, a small island on the southeast of Ceram, half way between Raja Ampat and the Banda Islands. Walls covered in soft corals, and sandy slopes with hard coral bommies. But the most interesting feature of this island is the amount of schooling fish and pelagic, barracudas, bigeye trevallies, aggregation of red snappers, pompanos, batfish, and giant groupers. Cruise overnight to Misool.

Day 7-12: 18-19 dives
We will explore the breath-taking and captivating dive spots of Misool.

Day 13:
Check-out day. Check-out time is after breakfast, and we will transfer you to the airport/hotel in Sorong. 

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

Ambon

Pattimura International Airport: AMQ

Return

09:00am

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/lady-denok/itn-2407300627261-ambon-to-raja-ampat