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Sunshine Itinerary

Gorontalo - Bolsel - Buyat - Tifure - Lembeh and Bangka

12 days / 11 nights

About Sunshine

  • Stylish Indonesian phinisi crafted by traditional Sulawesi boat builders
  • Adventurous cruises that venture well off the tourist trail, with just eight divers
  • Unique options for expedition-style trips lasting ten to 14-days at sea
  • Outstanding personalised service with a nearly 1:1 crew to guest ratio

KLM Sunshine liveaboard is a cosy phinisi crafted in hardwood by the world-renowned master boat-builders in Sulawesi. This vessel offers some of Indonesia’s most adventurous liveaboard safaris in the best diving areas around Sulawesi and beyond, visiting remote regions such as Halmahera, the Togian and Sangihe Islands, and Bangka - plus expeditions into frontier diving destinations that only a handful of intrepid guests have seen before. KLM Sunshine accommodates a maximum of eight divers and provides plenty of personalised service from the highly experienced team. Expect genuinely special experiences both above and below the water.

Learn more about Sunshine

Itinerary details

Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives Up to 33
Experience Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way trip diving the best of north and central Sulawesi
  • No set itinerary—dive the best sites according to the conditions
  • Go critter hunting over black and white sand bottoms
  • Vertical walls, superb rock formations, pinnacles slopes and canyons
  • Chance to dive the remote region of Donggala in western Sulawesi
  • Night dives included 
**Nitrox is mandatory; all the tanks are filled with enriched air aboard this vessel**
Day 1:
Arrival at the airport in Gorontalo and transfer to the vessel and check-in. You will be assigned your cabin and be given welcome and safety briefings.

Days 2-11:
With no set itinerary, this trip aims to take guests to the best dive sites in north and central Sulawesi according to the conditions. Possible stops include Saronde, Bunaken, Manado and the remote region of Donggala.

Day 12:
Disembark in Sahaung after breakfast and transfer to the airport.

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

08:00am

Gorontalo

Gorontalo Djalaluddin Airport: GTO

Return

12:00pm

Bitung

Manado International Airport: MDC

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Tanks and weights
    • Night dives


    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • Government and port fees - €150 per trip
    • Fuel surcharge - €100 per trip 



    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 50%
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Soft drinks
    • Internet
    • Gratuities
    • Nitrox - €100 per trip
    • 15l tanks - €5 per tank
    • Dive computer - €5 per day
    • Equipment rental - €21 per day
    • Diving courses
    • Transfers


    Payment policy
    • 90 - 0 days before departure or no showing up 100% of the total amount.
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/sunshine/itn-2508040526031-gorontalo-bolsel-buyat-tifure-lembeh-and-bangka

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