Lotus Malaillo Itinerary
Raja Ampat - Morotai - North Halmahera11 days / 10 nights
About Lotus Malaillo
- Traditional Phinisi craftsmanship with modern features
- Accommodation for 14 guests in spacious cabins
- Experienced dive guides and safety-first practices
- Camera room for underwater photographers
Lotus Malaillo Liveaboard is a luxurious, modern Phinisi offering unforgettable diving adventures across Indonesia, including Komodo, Raja Ampat, Alor, and the Banda Sea. With spacious accommodation, exceptional service, and state-of-the-art diving facilities, Malaillo provides an exceptional experience for scuba divers seeking adventure in style and comfort. Its commitment to safety, sustainability, and guest satisfaction sets it apart, making it the perfect choice for those looking to explore Indonesia’s breathtaking marine biodiversity.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Extensive one-way itinerary venturing from Misool to Halmahera
- Explore the diversity that Ternate's waters have to offer
- Healthy reefs, spectacular corals and the greatest marine biodiversity in the world
- Beautiful volcanic landscapes and fascinating historical locations at the epicentre of the old spice trade
- Impressive walls patrolled by pelagic, spectacular seamounts swept by the currents, top-class macro dives
Guests will arrive in Sorong and be transferred to the vessel for boarding and check-in. Cabins will be assigned, and various welcome and safety briefings will take place.
Days 2-10:
Varied diving with between two and four dives per day and many fascinating land excursions along the way. This liveaboard adventure sails from Sorong in West Papua to Ternate in North Maluku, covering some of Indonesia’s most remarkable diving destinations. From the manta-rich waters of Raja Ampat’s Dampier Strait and the iconic coral gardens of Penemu to the limestone peaks of Wayag and the historic wrecks of Morotai, this route combines world-famous dive sites with rarely visited gems.
Expect thrilling drift dives, pristine hard coral reefs, schools of barracuda and trevally, manta rays, reef sharks, turtles, WWII wrecks, and fascinating macro life. This itinerary is perfect for divers who want to experience both Raja Ampat classics and North Maluku exploration.
Day 11: Disembarkation at Ternate (TTE)
The vessel will spend the last night anchored in Ternate, and guests will disembark after breakfast the following morning. Transfers will be offered to the airport or a hotel.
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
11:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
10:00am
Ternate
Ternate Airport: TTE
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/lotus-malaillo/itn-2504210601511-raja-ampat-morotai-north-halmahera