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Neptune One Itinerary

North Sulawesi - Togian Island

12 days / 11 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.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 33
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 20 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Lembeh Strait: An extended stay for in-depth critter hunting and macro photography
  • Gorontalo: Unique wall dives, huge sponges, and the possibility of encountering whale sharks
  • Togian Islands: Pristine coral gardens, WWII wrecks, and diverse marine life in the sheltered Gulf of Tomini
  • Luwuk: The final destination, a gateway to the Banggai Archipelago's remote reefs
Day 1: Lembeh
Welcome aboard Neptune One. After check-in and a safety briefing, head out for your first introductory dives into the world-famous volcanic sand of the Lembeh Strait.

Day 2: Lembeh Strait (Muck Diving Mecca)
Explore the diverse muck diving sites of Lembeh. This allows for a comprehensive search for the area’s many bizarre and beautiful critters.

Day 3: Tanjung Flesko
Dives at Tanjung Flesko on the east coast of North Sulawesi—featuring dramatic walls and rich reef life.

Day 4: Bolsel
Day four brings more dives around Bolsel, where divers explore scenic underwater slopes and vertical walls.

Day 5: Gorontalo
Dives at Gorontalo: dramatic walls, massive sponges, and seasonal whale-shark encounters.

Day 6: Togian & Una-Una
Begin your exploration around Una-Una in the Togian Islands—diving volcanic pinnacles bustling with schooling fish.

Day 7: Togian & Una-Una
More dives at Una-Una, featuring classic sites such as Apollo and Pinnacle.

Day 8: Togian & Kadidiri
Dives around Kadidiri: vibrant reef life, pristine atolls, and a special land excursion to snorkel with millions of harmless stingless jellyfish at Mariona Lake.

Day 9: Togian & Walea
The Walea Strait, which separates the island groups, takes Togian diving to another level. A deep channel with currents attracting pelagic marine life, it is a true archipelago highlight.

Day 10: Pulau Dua
Dives at Pulau Dua in the Tompotika area—among the finest dive sites of Central Sulawesi.

Day 11: Pulau Dua & Crossing to Luwuk
Two morning dives in the Tompotika area, followed by steaming towards Luwuk. These shallower dives help prepare your body for flying.

Day 12: Luwuk
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before transferring to Luwuk Airport (LUW) 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

Bitung

Manado International Airport: MDC

Return

10:00am

Luwuk

Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport: LUW

Choose your trip

12 days / 11 nights
•
33 dives

12

Jun

2028

North Sulawesi - Togian Island

from $5,600 /guest

12Jun 28

North Sulawesi - Togian Island

from $5,600 /guest

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/neptune-one/itn-2611120240401-north-sulawesi-togian-island