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Sunshine Itinerary

Halmahera (Bitung) 13N

14 days / 13 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 14 days / 13 nights
Number of dives Up to 39
Experience Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular trip focussing on the lesser-explored sites of Halmahera 
  • Enjoy the pinnacles, walls and coral gardens of South Halmahera
  • Discover remote and rarely visited destinations in the Coral Triangle
  • Log dives in Lembeh—the world’s best muck diving destination
  • Dive the pelagic-packed walls of Bacan
  • Search for Denise, Pontohi and Bargibanti seahorses
  • Night dives included 
**Nitrox is mandatory; all the tanks are filled with enriched air aboard this vessel**
Day 1:
Arrival at the airport in Manado and transfer to the city of Bitung to board the vessel and check in. You will be assigned your cabin and be given welcome and safety briefings.

Days 2-13:
The vessel will take you on a circular cruise via Lembeh, the islands of Tifure and Bacan Labuha, and the Nappo Atoll. It will then head back towards Bangka, stopping at Dragon Rock, Lata Lata, Taneti and Siko Island.

During the trip, you will have a chance to see Halmahera walking sharks, mantas, barracuda schools, white and blacktip reef sharks, and also dwarf, Denise, Pontohi and Bargibanti seahorses. 

Day 14:
Disembark in Bitung after breakfast and transfer to Manado 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

Bitung

Manado International Airport: MDC

Return

12:00pm

Bitung

Manado International Airport: MDC

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/sunshine/itn-2603020209561-halmahera-bitung-13n