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Alor

The lesser visited and pristinely clear waters of Nusa Tenggara Timur are packed with marine life. Immaculate visibility and currents make for thrilling diving, in terms of wildlife, expect the unexpected! Sometimes even dolphins show up on a dive! Passionate dive photographers will find an abundance of both macro and pelagic wildlife, whilst advanced divers have access to a variety of dive sites such as sandy bottomed muck dives.

Attractions on this trip include exceptional coral, the elusive but beautiful Mola Mola, schooling Eagle Rays, Thresher Sharks, Dolphins, Barracuda, Whales and the majestic and peaceful Dugong.

On land we visit and get acquainted with the Takpala Tribe high up in the hills of our shore visit.

Trip Highlights

  • Day 1 : Sorong Sailing to Misool
  • Day 2 – 4 : Misool
  • Day 5 : Misool
  • Day 6 : Piyanemo
  • Day 7 : Central
  • Day 8 : Sorong

Price Inclusion & Exclusion

✔️ Include

  • 3-4x dives in a day except for first and last day also depends on itinerary,
  • all on board meals, snacks, tea, coffee, mineral water & refreshments (excluding alcohol),
  • shore excursions as outlined on the itinerary;
  • transfers to/from shore to the ship during check in date and check out date;
  • services of English-speaking cruise director; service of the crew;
  • use of all onboard water sports equipment including sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards (where permissible by local regulation);
  • Sensatia organic amenities; in room aromatic diffuser and organic essential oils.

❌ Excluded

  • National park and retribution fee, all government taxes
  • entry permits, ports and handling fees outside our seasonal bases; repositioning fees;
  • En-route accommodations at stopover cities at the beginning and end of your trip;
  • aircraft charter fees; international airfare; domestic airfare; excess baggage fees; passport, visas or airport departure fees;
  • Starlink access $50/device/trip, telecommunication costs for satellite phone & internet charges;
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • land expedition and cultural program costs outside itinerary;
  • TRANSPORTATION COST FOR REQUIRING REQUESTED ITEMS;
  • PADI dive certification courses;
  • Dive / Snorkeling gear rental;
  • private dive master with ratio 1:1;
  • Nitrox $150/tripSIDEMOUNT EXTRA TANK $80/tank (limited 3 pax in a group)BIG TANK 15L $80/tank/trip (limited 2 pax);
  • medical care; any special requests; dive or medical insurance;
  • crew gratuity (recommend 10%);

Trip Highlights

Length Of Trip

🕛 8 days 7 nights

Park Fees

$ USD 200 per person (subject to change depending on government regulations)

Experience

🕛 Advance Open Water with minimum 30 logged dives

Dives

❤️ Approximately 20 dives in total

  • Trip length 7D6N itinerary can only cover Central Raja Ampat only March – April weather condition suitable for Misool, Raja Ampat

The Departure & Return

Departure

SORONG

🕦 Pick Up At 08.00 A.M
⚓ Sorong
🚢 Sorong (SOQ)

Return

Labuan Bajo

🕦 Until 11.00 A.M
⚓ Sorong
🚢 Sorong (SOQ)

The Itinerary

DAY 1
Sorong Sailing to Misool

Begin your adventure by embarking from Sorong Harbour and boarding the vessel. The cruise leader will brief on boat safety, an overview of the trip, equipment set up and then settle into your accommodations.

Upon arrival at the check dive site, the dive crew will outline the upcoming dive sites and safety protocols. This dive is designed to refresh your skills and ensure your comfort in the water. You’ll explore a nearby dive site, assessing your gear and diving proficiency.

Afterwards, we will sail to Misool for approximately 18+ hours. Due to the long hours to reach Misool, guests flying to Sorong are expected to arrive before 8 am or recommended to stay a night before in Sorong to avoid flight delays. As part of the sailing experience, expect a range of delightful boat movements from a small wobble to more adventurous waves.

DAY 2 – 4

Misool

After an overnight of sailing we welcome you to the gem of Indonesia, Misool, one of the four major islands in Raja Ampat. These waters offer unparalleled scuba diving experience with breathtaking underwater biodiversity and pristine coral reefs. The region’s protected marine areas ensure the preservation of its rich ecosystems.

Explore a psychedelic world in this area that has various dive sites from fringing reefs around small islands, slopes, walls, pinnacle, and swim through with prominent soft coral and sea fans densely covering the reef. Expect to be blown away by friendly mantas, curious turtles, school of trevally, barracuda, batfish, and many more.

Possible dive sites:

  • Two tree rock
  • plateau,
  • Pet rock
  • Yelit kecil,
  • nudi rock,
  • tank rock,
  • boo window,
  • fourkings,
  • gorgonian passage,
  • boo east,
  • magic mountain,
  • love lagoon

DAY 5

Misool

Get ready for another tropical underwater playground diving in an unspoiled landscape combination of unique rock formations with a teeming multitude of marine species.

After enjoying the 2 last dives in Misool, we venture to a unique sanctuary in the remote corner of Raja Ampat – a magical lagoon home to the famous stingless jellyfish. Getting there involves scenic trek over sharp limestones, where proper shoes or booties are definitely the must wear gear. Dip in the lagoon and get personal with these jellyfish, and don’t worry they won’t bite or sting. Pain free swimming in the refreshing lagoon while enjoying the lush green scenery of the area. What more can you ask for?

Saying thank you to Misool for such memorable experience, it’s time to rest and relax on the boat while we sail for around 15 hours+ to Pyanemo for another adventure.

Possible dive sites:

  • Twin rock,
  • wagmab,
  • farondi,
  • jellyfish lake

DAY 6

Piyanemo

After breakfast, gather for briefing that outlines today’s dive sites: Melissa Garden, My Reef, Batu Rufas and Galaxy. Melissa Garden is a renowned dive site characterized by an incredible carpet of healthy corals. Be prepared as the other dive sites are as stunning, such as My Reef where there is a high chance to encounter schools of barracuda as they glide through the water and Batu Rufas where you’ll find a striking underwater frame perfect for striking a pose. In the afternoon, switch gears for some exploration on land and embark a short trek to Pyanemo Point famous for stunning overlook of the turquoise lagoon below. Night dive will depend on weather conditions.

Possible dive sites:

  • Melissa Garden
  • Rufus
  • My Reef
  • Galaxy