Neptune One Itinerary
Alor - 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
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 Alor to Banda Sea
- Chance of hammerheads, thresher sharks, and even mola mola in Alor
- Encounters with manta rays and turtles at Wetar
- Meet the rarely visited reef inhabitants of the Damar Islands
- Schooling hammerheads off the steep slopes of Nil Desperandum atoll
- Experiences vibrant coral gardens at Serua
- Dive at the foot of a (very) active volcano in Manuk Island
- Land visit to the former capital of the spice trade, Banda Neira
- Explore Pulau Koon, Nusa Laut and Suangi
Day 1: Arrival and check-in (1 dive)
Welcome aboard Neptune One in Alor. After safety briefings and cabin check-in, we’ll offer a relaxed check dive to ensure your gear and buoyancy are all set for the journey ahead.
Day 2: Alor Region (up to 3 dives)
Start your expedition with incredible coral gardens, thriving reef fish, and excellent macro subjects. Expect pristine reefs, calm conditions, and great visibility.
Day 3: Reong (up to 3 dives)
Dive into dramatic walls and sloping reefs teeming with anthias, nudibranchs, and the occasional pelagic visitor. Coral health is excellent, offering both wide-angle and macro photo opportunities.
Day 4: Nyata (up to 3 dives)
Enjoy varied terrain including reef corners and coral slopes. Schools of snappers, reef sharks, turtles, and vibrant sponges are commonly seen. Currents may bring in more action.
Day 5: Nusleur (up to 3 dives)
Today features ridge dives and vibrant reef systems with both hard and soft corals. Highlights may include reef fish swarms, occasional sea snakes, and colorful reef critters.
Day 6: Banda Sea (up to 3 dives)
You’ll dive remote seamounts rising from the deep, often with crystal-clear visibility. Sites here are known for strong currents, schooling barracuda, and occasional hammerhead sightings during the season.
Day 7: Serua (up to 4 dives)
A full day of diving around nutrient-rich drop-offs and vibrant coral formations. Expect diverse marine life, excellent visibility, and opportunities for large fish encounters.
Day 8: Manuk (up to 4 dives)
An extraordinary dive experience near an active volcanic island. The area is famous for geothermal bubbles, dramatic underwater landscapes, and the chance to dive with sea snakes in crystal-clear waters.
Day 9: Banda Neira (up to 3 dives + land excursion)
Dive into history and coral beauty. This day includes colorful reef dives and a visit to Fort Belgica, an old Dutch fortress. The mix of culture and diving makes for a memorable stop.
Day 10: Suanggi (2 dives)
Wrap up your adventure with exhilarating dives featuring fast-moving currents, schooling fusiliers, and possible pelagics. Expect high fish biomass and dramatic topography.
Day 11: Disembarkation
Enjoy a final breakfast before transferring to Ambon airport or hotel. No diving this day due to the 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: Alor Region (up to 3 dives)
Start your expedition with incredible coral gardens, thriving reef fish, and excellent macro subjects. Expect pristine reefs, calm conditions, and great visibility.
Day 3: Reong (up to 3 dives)
Dive into dramatic walls and sloping reefs teeming with anthias, nudibranchs, and the occasional pelagic visitor. Coral health is excellent, offering both wide-angle and macro photo opportunities.
Day 4: Nyata (up to 3 dives)
Enjoy varied terrain including reef corners and coral slopes. Schools of snappers, reef sharks, turtles, and vibrant sponges are commonly seen. Currents may bring in more action.
Day 5: Nusleur (up to 3 dives)
Today features ridge dives and vibrant reef systems with both hard and soft corals. Highlights may include reef fish swarms, occasional sea snakes, and colorful reef critters.
Day 6: Banda Sea (up to 3 dives)
You’ll dive remote seamounts rising from the deep, often with crystal-clear visibility. Sites here are known for strong currents, schooling barracuda, and occasional hammerhead sightings during the season.
Day 7: Serua (up to 4 dives)
A full day of diving around nutrient-rich drop-offs and vibrant coral formations. Expect diverse marine life, excellent visibility, and opportunities for large fish encounters.
Day 8: Manuk (up to 4 dives)
An extraordinary dive experience near an active volcanic island. The area is famous for geothermal bubbles, dramatic underwater landscapes, and the chance to dive with sea snakes in crystal-clear waters.
Day 9: Banda Neira (up to 3 dives + land excursion)
Dive into history and coral beauty. This day includes colorful reef dives and a visit to Fort Belgica, an old Dutch fortress. The mix of culture and diving makes for a memorable stop.
Day 10: Suanggi (2 dives)
Wrap up your adventure with exhilarating dives featuring fast-moving currents, schooling fusiliers, and possible pelagics. Expect high fish biomass and dramatic topography.
Day 11: Disembarkation
Enjoy a final breakfast before transferring to Ambon airport or hotel. No diving this day due to the 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
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/neptune-one/itn-2601220402211-alor-banda-sea