Neptune One Itinerary
Alor - Wakatobi10 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
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives Up to 25
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 20 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way trip incorporating Alor and Wakatobi
- Search for the rare Rhinopias scorpionfish in the waters of Alor
- Enjoy the excellent visibility in Pantar Strait due to consistent currents
- Dive at the foot of a (very) active volcano in Komba
- Dive all the main islands of Wakatobi National Park
- Experiences from macro life and vibrant coral gardens at Tomia
- Discover the remote diving destination at Hoga Island
Day 1: Arrival and check-in (1 dive)
Welcome aboard Neptune One in Alor. After settling into your cabin and a safety briefing, gear up for a relaxed check dive to familiarize yourself with the environment and equipment.
Day 2: Pura Island (up to 4 dives)
Enjoy clear waters with dramatic reef walls, bommies, and marine life ranging from pygmy seahorses to passing pelagics. The coral diversity here is exceptional, and you may encounter vibrant schools of reef fish and critter-rich slopes.
Day 3: Pura Island (up to 3 dives)
Dive sites today feature steep drop-offs, swim-throughs, and colorful coral gardens. Look out for frogfish, nudibranchs, and ribbon eels. The occasional reef shark or turtle may also make an appearance.
Day 4: Sika & Pantar Islands (up to 2 dives + land excursion)
Explore a mix of wall dives and reef plateaus filled with macro subjects and larger fish action. In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural village visit and keep an eye out for dugongs known to frequent the bay.
Day 5: Komba Volcano (up to 3 dives)
Experience thrilling dives around an active volcano, where black sand slopes are home to fascinating macro life. Dramatic lava-formed rock structures and geothermal bubbles create an otherworldly atmosphere underwater.
Day 6: Tomia & Karang Sawa (up to 4 dives)
Enter Wakatobi National Park. These reefs offer high visibility, vibrant coral gardens, and high fish density. Expect large schools of anthias, occasional barracudas, and pristine reef architecture.
Day 7: Tomia (up to 3 dives)
Continue exploring the healthy and colorful reefs of Tomia. Sites feature coral slopes, bommies, and ridges where you may encounter eagle rays, giant trevallies, and turtles gliding through calm waters.
Day 8: Hoga (up to 4 dives)
Hoga’s underwater seascape is a paradise for photographers. Dive into rich biodiversity zones with varied topography, macro critters, sea fans, and dense coral coverage. Dives range from gentle drifts to sheltered ridges.
Day 9: Wangi-Wangi (2 dives)
Your final dives feature classic Wakatobi conditions: calm, warm waters with excellent visibility, vibrant reef life, and soft coral carpets. A perfect way to close out the underwater adventure.
Day 10: Disembarkation
Enjoy a final breakfast before transferring to Bau Bau airport or hotel. No diving today due to surface interval.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Day 2: Pura Island (up to 4 dives)
Enjoy clear waters with dramatic reef walls, bommies, and marine life ranging from pygmy seahorses to passing pelagics. The coral diversity here is exceptional, and you may encounter vibrant schools of reef fish and critter-rich slopes.
Day 3: Pura Island (up to 3 dives)
Dive sites today feature steep drop-offs, swim-throughs, and colorful coral gardens. Look out for frogfish, nudibranchs, and ribbon eels. The occasional reef shark or turtle may also make an appearance.
Day 4: Sika & Pantar Islands (up to 2 dives + land excursion)
Explore a mix of wall dives and reef plateaus filled with macro subjects and larger fish action. In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural village visit and keep an eye out for dugongs known to frequent the bay.
Day 5: Komba Volcano (up to 3 dives)
Experience thrilling dives around an active volcano, where black sand slopes are home to fascinating macro life. Dramatic lava-formed rock structures and geothermal bubbles create an otherworldly atmosphere underwater.
Day 6: Tomia & Karang Sawa (up to 4 dives)
Enter Wakatobi National Park. These reefs offer high visibility, vibrant coral gardens, and high fish density. Expect large schools of anthias, occasional barracudas, and pristine reef architecture.
Day 7: Tomia (up to 3 dives)
Continue exploring the healthy and colorful reefs of Tomia. Sites feature coral slopes, bommies, and ridges where you may encounter eagle rays, giant trevallies, and turtles gliding through calm waters.
Day 8: Hoga (up to 4 dives)
Hoga’s underwater seascape is a paradise for photographers. Dive into rich biodiversity zones with varied topography, macro critters, sea fans, and dense coral coverage. Dives range from gentle drifts to sheltered ridges.
Day 9: Wangi-Wangi (2 dives)
Your final dives feature classic Wakatobi conditions: calm, warm waters with excellent visibility, vibrant reef life, and soft coral carpets. A perfect way to close out the underwater adventure.
Day 10: Disembarkation
Enjoy a final breakfast before transferring to Bau Bau airport or hotel. No diving today due to surface interval.
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
Alor
Alor Island Airport: ARD
Return
10:00am
Bau Bau
Betoambari Airport: BUW
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