Neptune One Itinerary
Misool - Banda Sea11 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
Highlights
- One-way itinerary venturing from Raja Ampat to Banda Sea
- Vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes in Misool
- Explore Pulau Koon, Nusa Laut and Suangi
- Discover vibrant marine life and stunning coral reefs in Pulau Hatta and Skaru Reef
- Visit a fort and museum on Banda Neira and a scenic viewpoint on Misool
- Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
Day 2: Misool (up to 4 dives)
Start your expedition with stunning coral slopes, swim-throughs, and seamounts rich with marine life. Expect reef sharks, clouds of anthias, pygmy seahorses, and manta sightings.
Day 3: Misool (up to 4 dives)
Iconic dive sites like Magic Mountain and Boo Windows showcase abundant fish life, soft corals, and striking underwater topography.
Day 4: Koon (3 dives)
Dive dramatic reef walls and slopes with strong currents and big-fish action. Sites such as “Too Many Fish” and “Koon Wall” often deliver surprise pelagic sightings.
Day 5: Hatta Island (3 dives)
Crystal clear waters and colorful coral gardens await. Explore coral walls, sandy patches full of macro life, and the famous "Hole in the Wall."
Day 6: Banda Neira (3 dives)
Dive the historical Lava Flow, vibrant reef walls, and a WWII wreck. Enjoy views of volcanic landscapes. Option to visit Banda’s nutmeg plantations in the afternoon.
Day 7: Ai / Run Islands (3 dives)
Wall dives, schooling fish, and bommies covered in barrel sponges and soft coral. Look out for mobulas and eagle rays.
Day 8: Suanggi (4 dives)
Strong currents bring in action-packed dives. Schooling barracuda, jacks, tunas, and sometimes hammerheads can be spotted.
Day 9: Nusa Laut (3 dives)
Calm reef dives with excellent coral cover and fish density. Potential for critter sightings including leaf scorpionfish, frogfish, and sea snakes.
Day 10: Ambon (2 dives)
Final day of diving. Expect muck dives and walls with critters like rhinopias, ghost pipefish, and mandarin fish. End the day with an 18–24 hour surface interval before disembarkation.
Day 11: Disembarkation
Disembarkation Early breakfast followed by check-out and transfer to Pattimura Airport (AMQ) or your hotel. No diving this day 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
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
10:00am
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Choose your trip
12
Apr
2027
Misool - Banda Sea
Available
Misool - Banda Sea
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/neptune-one/itn-2509180103071-misool-banda-sea