Raja Ampat Central & North – 8 Days

Trip Highlights:

• Dampier Strait: Huge schools of fish, manta rays, and wobbegong sharks.

• Fam Islands: The famous viewpoint at Piaynemo and stunning hard coral reefs.

• Wayag: The iconic karst formations and breathtaking lagoons.

• Biodiversity: Located at the heart of the “Coral Triangle,” Raja Ampat holds the world record for the highest number of fish species on a single dive.

Raja Ampat Misool – 10 Days

Trip Highlights:

• Central Raja Ampat (Dampier Strait): Huge schools of fish, manta rays, wobbegong sharks, and massive biodiversity.

• Misool: World-class soft coral reefs, stunning sea fans, unique topography, and a high concentration of pygmy seahorses.

• Topside Scenery: The iconic limestone karst formations of both Piaynemo (Central) and Misool.

• Biodiversity: This route is in the heart of the “Coral Triangle,” home to the highest marine biodiversity on Earth.

• Topside Excursions: Possibly include Kali Biru (Blue River), Birds of Paradise trek, Piaynemo Viewpoint, Love Lagoon, Batanta Waterfall or a Beach BBQ.

Ambon – Banda Sea – Ambon – 10 Days

Trip Highlights:

• Ambon Bay: Hunting for rare and unusual critters on the famous black and white sand slopes.

• Banda Islands: Exploring historic sites and diving on pristine coral reefs, seamounts, and volcanic slopes.

• Pelagic Action: A chance of encountering large schools of fish, tunas, and even schooling hammerhead sharks.

• Historical Significance: A topside excursion on Banda Neira to visit historic site Fort Belgica, the nutmeg plantations, and the old colonial town.

Halmahera & Ternate – 8 Days

Trip Highlights:

• Central Halmahera: Diving on untouched reefs and exploring underwater pinnacles.

• Ternate’s Volcanic Scenery: Diving against a backdrop of dramatic volcanic islands.

• Marine Biodiversity: Halmahera is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, home to a vast number of species.

• Remote Diving: Experience dive sites that are not crowded, offering a sense of exploration and adventure.

Lembeh & Bunaken – 10 Days

Trip Highlights:

• Lembeh Strait: Critter hunting on black sand slopes with an expert guide.

• Sangihe Islands: Diving on an active underwater volcano and remote reefs.

• Bangka Island: Pristine coral gardens and schools of fish.

• Bunaken Marine Park: Spectacular wall dives, huge sponges, and sea turtles.

Lembeh – Gorantalo – Togian – Luwuk – 12 Days

Trip 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.

Sorong to Lembeh – 13 Days

Trip Highlights:

• Raja Ampat: Huge schools of fish, manta rays, wobbegong sharks, pristine soft and hard corals, and breathtaking topside scenery.

• Misool: The most spectacular soft coral gardens in the world, with vibrant reefs and rich marine biodiversity.

• Halmahera Sea: A chance to see a mix of pelagics and unique macro life in a less- dived region.

• Lembeh Strait: The ultimate destination for macro photographers, with a seemingly endless list of rare and unusual critters.

Ternate to Ambon – 14 Days

Trip Highlights:

• Halmahera’s Pristine Reefs: Exploring diverse and untouched coral ecosystems, with a chance for pelagic encounters.

• Banda Sea’s Pelagic Action: Diving on remote seamounts and pinnacles known for schooling hammerhead sharks and other large marine life.

• Ambon’s Muck Diving: Hunting for rare and unusual critters on the famous black and white sand slopes.

• Historical Context: Ternate and Ambon are both integral to the history of the spice trade, adding a unique cultural element to the trip.

Lembeh to Ternate – 13 Days

Trip Highlights:

• Lembeh Strait: Critter hunting on black sand slopes with an expert guide.

• Bangka Island: Pristine coral gardens and schools of fish.

• Bunaken Marine Park: Spectacular wall dives, huge sponges, and sea turtles.

• Halmahera Sea: Exploring remote and seldom-dived sites with a chance for both macro and wide-angle photography.

• Ternate: The final destination, a historic port and a gateway to the volcanic islands of the North Maluku region.

Ambon to Sorong – 15 Days

Trip Highlights:

• Ambon Bay: World-class muck diving with rare and unusual critters.

• Banda Sea: Diving on remote seamounts and pinnacles known for schooling hammerhead sharks and other large marine life.

• Banda Islands: A blend of spectacular diving and fascinating historical topside excursions related to the spice trade.

• Misool, Raja Ampat: Pristine soft coral reefs, stunning sea fans, and dramatic limestone formations.

Komodo Central

Trip Highlights:

• Manta Rays (especially at Manta Point).
• Turtles (abundant at Siaba Besar).
• Reef Sharks (White-tip and Black-tip).

Komodo North

Trip Highlights:

• Castle Rock: A submerged seamount famous for strong currents, attracting massive schools of fish including jacks, barracudas, and fusiliers, as well as grey and whitetip reef sharks patrolling the area.
• Crystal Rock: Another pinnacle, known for excellent visibility and being completely covered in beautiful hard and soft corals. Look for whitetip reef sharks, large schools of fish, and macro life hiding in the crevices.
• The Cauldron (or Shotgun): An exhilarating dive site named for the way currents “shoot” divers out of a small bowl-shaped area into a channel. Expect schooling fish and pelagics.

Komodo South

Trip Highlights:

• Marine Life: The cooler, nutrient-rich water creates an explosion of marine life. It is better known for schooling Mobula/Devil Rays, large stingrays, large branching soft corals, sea fans, and a variety of macro life (frogfish, nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses).
• Topography: This region is known for its diverse and dramatic topography, including vertical walls, towering pinnacles, swim-throughs, and large boulders.