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Sunshine Itinerary

Gorontalo - Bolsel - Tifure - Lembeh

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.

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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 linking Gorontalo to the legendary Lembeh Strait
  • No set itinerary - dive the best sites according to the conditions
  • Go critter hunting over black and white sand bottoms
  • Discover legendary walls and spot whale sharks in Gorontalo and Bolsel
  • Opportunity to search for Salvador Dali Sponge
  • Visit the schooling barracuda of Tifore
  • Enjoy the muck and critter dives of the rarely visited Lembeh
Day 1:
Upon arrival at Gorontalo, you will be escorted to board the ship and checked in. You will be assigned a cabin number and given a welcome and safety briefing.

Days 2-11:
With no set itinerary, this trip aims to take guests to the best dive sites in north Sulawesi and north Maluku according to the conditions. Possible stops include Gorontalo, Bolsel, Tifore, and Lembeh Strait.

Day 12:
Disembark in Bitung 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

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/sunshine/itn-2602020846091-gorontalo-bolsel-tifure-lembeh