Neptune One Itinerary
Wakatobi - Alor10 days / 9 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 trip incorporating Alor and Wakatobi
- Dive all the main islands of Wakatobi National Park
- Discover the remote diving destination at Hoga Island
- Experiences from macro life and vibrant coral gardens at Tomia
- Dive at the foot of a (very) active volcano in Komba
- Search for the rare Rhinopias scorpionfish in the waters of Alor
- Enjoy the excellent visibility in Pantar Strait due to consistent currents
Day 2: Wangi-Wangi (up to 3 dives)
Start your adventure with vibrant coral gardens and gentle reefs. Calm conditions make this an ideal introduction to Wakatobi’s biodiversity.
Day 3: Hoga Island (up to 4 dives)
Explore Hoga’s spectacular coral ridges, sea fans, and macro critters. This area is a dream for underwater photographers with its dramatic structures and biodiversity.
Day 4: Tomia (up to 3 dives)
Dive steep coral slopes, bommies, and sandy patches rich in marine life. Keep an eye out for eagle rays, turtles, and schools of fusiliers.
Day 5: Tomia & Karang Sawa (up to 3 dives)
Continue exploring the Wakatobi reef system. Expect high visibility, swirling anthias, pristine hard and soft coral formations, and pelagic sightings.
Day 6: Komba Volcano (up to 3 dives)
Experience black sand diving at its best. This volcanic island features geothermal bubbles, unusual rock structures, and excellent macro opportunities.
Day 7: Pura Island (up to 4 dives)
A full day of diving around Pura’s diverse sites—reef walls, bommies, and muck dives. Look for pygmy seahorses, ribbon eels, nudibranchs, and reef sharks.
Day 8: Pura Island (up to 3 dives)
A full diving day with rich reef walls, bommies, and critter-filled slopes. Look out for pygmy seahorses, frogfish, ribbon eels, and maybe a reef shark or two.
Day 9: Pantar and Sika Islands (up to 2 dives + land excursion)
A relaxed diving day with beautiful coral reefs and the chance to see larger marine life. In the afternoon, visit a local village and keep an eye out for dugongs in the bay. These shallower dives help prepare your body for flying.
Day 10: Disembarkation
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before transferring to Mali Airport (ARD) or local hotels. No diving today to allow a safe surface interval before flying.
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
Bau Bau
Betoambari Airport: BUW
Return
10:00am
Alor
Alor Island Airport: ARD
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/neptune-one/itn-2509180121391-wakatobi-alor