Neptune One Itinerary
Banda Sea - Misool - Sorong11 days / 10 nights
About Neptune One
- Classic Indonesian phinisi with a casual yet sophisticated ambience
- Enjoy attentive and personalised service with a 1:1 crew to guest ratio
- Custom-designed for divers with convenient details at every turn
- Explore the most iconic diving destinations in the Indonesian Archipelago
The 33-metre Neptune One is a superb phinisi liveaboard designed specifically for divers in the classic Indonesian style. Operated by one of the best-rated dive centres in Bali, this vessel guarantees superior customer service, unparalleled underwater experiences and a handful of diver-focussed details. Equally suited to singles, couples and groups, Neptune One explores some of the best liveaboard diving in the world - from the amazing coral reefs of Raja Ampat and the majestic manta rays of Komodo to the hammerhead migrations of the Banda Sea.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives Up to 27
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 20 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way itinerary venturing from Ambon to Raja Ampat
- Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
- Explore Pulau Koon, Nusa Laut and Suanggi
- Land visit to the former capital of the spice trade, Banda Neira
- Dive Karang Hatta, Tanjung Buton and Hole in the Wall
- Discover the remote Daram Island group
- Vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes in Misool
Day 1: Arrival and check-in (1 dive)
Guest arrival, check-in, and boat briefing. If time permits, one check dive will be conducted to explore Ambon’s famous muck environment, home to unique macro life such as rhinopias, frogfish, ghost pipefish, and colorful nudibranchs.
Day 2: Nusa Laut (up to 3 dives)
Enjoy beautifully preserved reefs with exceptional visibility. Expect vibrant hard coral gardens, turtles, sea snakes, and dense schools of reef fish in calm, clear water.
Day 3: Suanggi (up to 4 dives)
Experience high-energy dives with strong currents that attract large pelagics. Divers may encounter schooling barracuda, trevallies, tunas, and occasional hammerhead sightings.
Day 4: Run and Ai Islands (3 dives)
Explore dramatic walls and slopes covered in soft corals and barrel sponges. These nutrient-rich waters often bring in eagle rays, reef sharks, and large schools of fusiliers and snappers.
Day 5: Banda Neira (3 dives + land tour)
Dive among volcanic formations and coral-rich slopes teeming with anthias, reef fish, and macro subjects. Sheltered areas may reveal mandarin fish and other small critters. In the afternoon, enjoy a historical city tour of Banda Neira.
Day 6: Hatta Island (3 dives)
Discover crystal-clear waters with excellent visibility and colorful coral gardens. Expect reef sharks, schooling surgeonfish, turtles, and the possibility of pygmy seahorses on steep walls.
Day 7: Koon (2 dives)
Known for big-fish action, Koon offers powerful currents that attract large schools of jacks, snappers, and barracuda. Soft coral slopes and vibrant fish life create spectacular scenes underwater.
Day 8: Daram, Misool (up to 4 dives)
Enter one of Misool’s most beautiful regions, filled with soft coral gardens, sea fans, and dense fish activity. Look out for turtles, sweetlips, batfish, and thriving reef ecosystems in crystal-clear waters.
Day 9: Warakaraket, Misool (up to 4 dives)
A biodiversity hotspot featuring seamounts with swirling fish schools, soft coral draped ridges, and encounters with reef sharks. Manta rays are also possible during the season.
Day 10: Misool (2 dives)
Your final dives showcase Misool’s iconic underwater landscapes—massive coral formations, wobbegong sharks, batfish schools, and stunning coral slopes perfect for relaxed final dives. End the day with an 18–24 hour surface interval before disembarkation.
Day 11: Sorong Disembarkation
Early breakfast followed by check-out and transfer to Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ) or your hotel. No diving today due to flight time.
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
12:00pm
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Return
10:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/neptune-one/itn-2501090306311-banda-sea-misool-sorong