Solitude Adventurer Itinerary

Raja Ampat, Banda Sea and Maumere

Day 1: (Embarkation Day)
Our crew will be waiting to greet you at Domine Eduard Osok Airport. After you are comfortably settled onboard and have completed registration, we will have the safety/orientation briefing.

Days 2-3:
We spend the next two days diving on lively reefs, pinnacles, and sloping walls. Now in the middle of Raja Ampat, we can see a number of species of shark, including the tasselled wobbegong shark. There are white and black tip reef sharks you may have a chance to visit depending on the tide. We saw most dives and the occasional grey reef shark as well. Raja Ampat is famous for a high density of marine life concentration and biodiversity. Home to an abundance of macro critters, school fishing and pelagic species, as well as several species of rays. Making our way through the Dampier Strait to Gam Island and on to the Fam Islands, we have a chance to see mangroves and panoramas of lush green tree-covered islands while exploring an array of dive sites. We will have 3-4 dives each day with one optional viewpoint hike. Overnight on the third day we head south to Misool.

Days 4-5: 
We continue our adventure to the south of Raja Ampat, in the area surrounding Misool. Misool is full of vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life. Giant gorgonian fans on the reef walls play host to a variety of pygmy seahorse species. Pelagic species can be seen patrolling the reefs looking for a meal. The reefs are abundant with a rainbow of healthy soft and hard corals. There are pinnacles, ridges, reefs, and small islands to explore, making this area sought after by most who venture this far. If you're lucky, you may encounter the endemic Raja Ampat epaulette shark (walking shark) or manta ray.

Day 6: 
Koon Island's reef is a mixture of sloping white sand with patch reef and coral-covered walls descending into the deep. Currents can be strong here, and all the dives are drift dives. Schools of bigeye trevally, snapper, sweetlips, and many other small reef fish crowd the reefs. Whitetip and grey reef sharks can be seen patrolling the area. Big Napoleon wrasse and even goliath groupers can sometimes be found in this area.

Day 7: 
We wake up to the sight of a volcano in the middle of nowhere! Manuk Island features beautiful corals, and a multitude of fish species call this place home. You will have a chance to dive with many sea snakes today, as Manuk Island is also called "Snake Island." The occasional smell of sulfur and the sight of smoke rising from this active volcano give you a sense that you are in the land of the lost. Keep your fingers crossed for
Hammerhead sharks.

Day 8:
Serua Island is another top spot to search for schooling hammerhead sharks. Shallow reef tops give way to sloping reef and walls that plunge into the deep. Abundant coral, giant sponges, sea snakes, and schooling fish such as trevally, surgeonfish, and fusiliers fill the water around the island. The currents here can be strong and exciting. In the early hours of the morning we make the 3-hour journey south to Nil Desperandum Reef.

Day 9: 
Nil Desperandum is an extensive submerged reef with a relatively shallow reef top and walls that drop off. There are impressive schools of fish, predatory action, and the chance again to potentially encounter hammerhead sharks. Visibility is normally very good, and the reef is healthy with very large sponges and beautiful coral. 

Day 10: 
We spend the day diving in the area of Terbang North and South Islands. Characterized by steep walls, abundant coral, clear water, and plenty of fish. Currents can be strong, and most dives are wall drift dives. 

Day 11: 
On Nyata Island, more beautiful corals and abundant marine life await. The island has a white sand beach that you may have a chance to visit depending on the tide.

Day 12: 
Today we explore the stunning walls and reefs of Wetar and Reong Islands. Clear water, an abundance of marine life, and endless possibilities for exploration await. 

Day 13: 
We explore the dive sites in the area between Pantar and Alor Island today. Dive sites here are known for excellent visibility, strong current drift dives, abundant hard and soft coral gardens, and world-class muck diving.

Days 14-15: Maumere
Sailing along the northern coast of Flores headed towards Maumere, we stop to enjoy our last day of diving. Today we have 2 morning dives to explore more mesmerizing reefs. After the dives are finished, allow our crew to wash your equipment and hang it to dry. Relax during the afternoon as we continue our cruise.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.