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AM: We will collect you from your hotel or Labuan Bajo airport between 8:00 – 9:00 on the day of departure to welcome you onboard La Galigo. After a refreshing welcome drink, a quick breakfast and a safety briefing of our ship, we aim to anchor up around 10:00am from Labuan Bajo.

PM: After around 2 hours sailing we will arrive at our first destination, the islands of Sebayor kecil and besar, where we will conduct 2 dives after lunch. We have selected this area for our first day as it is relatively protected from the currents renowned in the area, a provides a great opportunity to practice with your reef hook, or just get back into the swing of things after a lengthy lay off from diving. After a calm night dive, we relax for our first Dinner together and pop over to see our friends at Komodo Island resort to watch the stars and get to know each other.

AM: After a morning dive at Tatawa kecil, we go in search of Manta rays at the world-class dive site we call Karang Makassar.

PM: After lunch, we will head to one of the highlights of Komodo diving, Batu Bolong, with a chance to see some large pelagic species such as Giant Trevally and Barracuda, as well as sharks and Napoleon Maori Wrasse. Later that afternoon we set sail for the northwest part of Komodo, for a small trek to witness the ever amazing Komodo sunset, dipping behind the nearby active volcano called Sangeang. For the night dive, we will stay in the bay close to the trekking area, and dive the site Stranger Things, for a chance to get your first glimpse of the macro in the national park.

AM: Day three is our personal favorite in terms of diving, and all 3 of the dives normally conducted on this day are what we would consider unforgettable. The morning is spent on both Crystal Rock and Castle Rock, two submerged pinnacles that are home to an abundance of marine life. Teams of hunting Trevally and Big-Eye Jacks patrol the blue waters of the reefs, chasing large schools of smaller fish. Eagle Rays glide effortlessly in the currents whilst the reef sharks hunt their next meal.

PM: In the afternoon we visit the fast becoming famous Cauldron / Shotgun. This dive site is the equivalent of an underwater rollercoaster, words alone do not do the site justice. Back in June 2017, the worlds fist non captive Megamouth shark was recorded on this site, and the video went viral through national Geographic. The night dive will be spent on China Shop, or Gili Lawa Darat Bay, dependent on mooring conditions.

AM: Awake early in the morning to complete our diving at a wonderful site called the Golden Passage in the northern most part of western Komodo, a drift dive where you can encounter schools Sweetlips and Snappers, as well as Mantas and Sharks.

During breakfast we head slightly south in the national park, on the way, repeating either Karang Makassar or Batu Bolong, (dependant on conditions and the group), or visit a new site Mawan, for another chance to catch some Manta Rays.

PM: After the day's morning dives, we end up at the island of Siaba. Siaba provides you with the opportunity to spot the elusive Dugong during the day, and dependent on conditions, can also be home to eagle rays. At night, Siaba has a great muck dive site we call Dunia Kecil (Small world), a place with a variety of macro possibilities, including flamboyant cuttlefish and many varieties of ghost pipe fish. We have on occasion here been lucky enough to spot different species of octopus, including the Wunderpuss, and the famous Blue Ring Octopus.

AM: 2 dives in the morning of the penultimate day of your trip, the first at Pengah Kecil, a small island that is easy to circle on a single tank dive. Sharks, turtles and a variety of rays can be spotted cruising the walls and the shallow staghorn coral of the site. The final dive of your trip will be at a place the locals have named Wainilu, which translates as ‘cold water’. Here we go in search of Ribbon Eels, Ambonese Scorpionfish or even Rhinopias.

PM: After lunch we go on a simple trek, searching to the Komodo Dragons on the island of Rinca, before heading out to Pulau Kalong, to watch the delayed migration of thousands of fruit bats, as they leave their daily island of residence around sunset, in search of fruit.

AM: La Galigo will be anchored up in the morning around 2:00 am in Labuan Bajo, in preparation for you to catch your flight, or check in to your hotel. Guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00 am, whereupon we will assist you with transportation to your desired location.

AM: Your adventure with La Galigo kicks off with a crew member greeting you for the transfer from the airport or your Sarong hotel to the harbor between 7:30 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. For those arriving on the day of departure, please make sure your flight lands before 7:30 A.M., so we can get settled and ready for the journey ahead.

After a warm welcome aboard, you'll have the chance to meet the Cruise Director and our friendly crew. Once you've settled into your cabin, we'll gather for a brief orientation before enjoying lunch. Afterward, you'll have time to relax and unwind and take in the scenery as we sail toward the clearance point in Waisai.

PM: This afternoon our 'welcome dive' is at the nearby island of Saonek Kecil, where the calm waters provide the perfect introduction to your diving experience. After your check-out dive, you'll have time to get comfortable, settle into your surroundings, and start looking forward to an exciting full day of diving ahead.

AM: Mayhem dive site is a stunning coral garden renowned for its vibrant hard and soft corals. This site is teeming with life, from schools of fusiliers and anthias to occasional sightings of reef sharks and turtles.

PM: After lunch, we head to Citrus Ridge, where you'll navigate through stunning coral formations and bommies. This site is known for its excellent visibility and colorful coral gardens. As the day winds down, conclude with a dive at Mangrove Slope, where you'll explore its brightly colored reef. Look out for nocturnal creatures like cuttlefish and Spanish dancers, as they emerge under the cover of darkness, offering a magical end to an adventurous day.

AM: We start the day at Tamangui Ridge dive site renowned for its incredible variety of marine life and beautiful coral formations. Early morning is the best time to catch the reef as it awakens, with schools of fish, reef sharks, and possibly even some larger pelagics making an appearance. After this refreshing dive, enjoy a hearty breakfast onboard as you prepare for the next adventure. Following breakfast, we head shore for a trek to the Tamangui Ridge 2, for a different view of the vibrant reef.

PM: The day ends at Wofo to explore its steep wall and the vibrate soft and hard corals. We will end the day with a night dive at Wofo for a chance to see Wobbegongs and octopus.

AM: Our day begins at The Passage, located between Garn and Waigeo, the canyon like dive site is known for its schools of fusiliers and jacks, moray eels, cuttle fish and more.

PM: Later we take on the action-packed Batu Dalum or known as the Five Rocks, where we may see black tip and white tip reef sharks, schools of Barracudas, vibrant colorful corals and sea fans. To wrap up the day, explore the beautiful Batu Lima or Five Rocks, known for its unique rock formations, rich marine life and a great spot for macro.

AM: Melissa's Garden Dive Site is undoubtedly the top dive in this area, with a staggering number of coral and fish species packed into this small piece of marine real estate. It gets its name from an amazing hard coral garden situated on a reef between 3 small islands. Its beauty needs to be seen to be believed. After breakfast we continue to Keruo Channel for a gentle drift dive along its picturesque walls. This site features crystal-clear waters teeming with schools of fusiliers and trevallies, and you might even spot a passing reef shark. The calm conditions make it a perfect opportunity to appreciate the rich marine ecosystem.

PM: One of our other favorite dive spots is Batu Rufus, where a dramatic drop-off extends beyond 40 meters into the deep blue. The views are stunning, especially at around 20 meters, where the stark landscape creates a mesmerizing contrast as you float in the open water. And, of course, no trip to this area is complete without visiting the iconic limestone pinnacles. Piaynemo Lagoon, with its stunning formations, is one of the best places to hike for a view, especially in the late afternoon when the temperature drops.

AM: The My Reef dive site is known always a very fishy dive and never fails to disappoint including barracuda's, wobbegongs and black tip reef sharks. Our next dive is Manta Sandy a serene dive site where we have the chance to observe majestic manta rays as they visit the cleaning stations in this calm, sandy-bottomed site. It's an unforgettable experience to watch these graceful giants glide overhead.

PM: In the afternoon, take a break from diving and head out on a trek to Kali Biru where the lush rainforest meets crystal-clear waters. The trek offers breath-taking viewpoints overlooking Raja Ampat's stunning seascape, a perfect complement to your underwater exploration. It's a refreshing way to cap off your adventure-packed day in the heart of this tropical paradise. This evening we celebrate our memorable trip with a rooftop barbeque with time to reminisce of Raja Ampat's underwater paradise.

AM: Today we bid farewell to Raja Ampat as we arrive in Sarong around 5:00am in plenty of time for a morning flight or if you prefer a leisurely morning, guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00am and our crew will be on hand to assist you with transportation to your next destination.

After breakfast, feel free to take some time to exchange photos and swap contact details, ensuring you stay connected with your new friends and dive buddies!

AM: We will collect you from your hotel between 8:00 & 9:00am for a 10:00am departure from Labuan Bajo, then welcome you onboard La Galigo. After a refreshing welcome drink, and a short introduction to the facilities of our ship, the diving schedule, and the tour program, we set sail for our first day, which will include a refresher dive for all divers on board.

PM: Check-out dive: Sabayor Slope followed by Sabayor wall. Two nice and easy dives that will introduce you to the wonder of Indonesian diving, vibrant colors, clear warm water…. you have made a great decision coming here 😉 We relax for our first Dinner together and an overnight cruise to central most part of western Komodo.

AM: Pre-Breakfast. Morning dive: Tarawa Besar… OMG am I in heaven? After a ‘proper’ breakfast, we depart for a dive at Police Corner, having so much fun it should be illegal.

PM: After lunch is diving at one of our favorite spots: CURRENT CITY (Batu Bolong), for a chance to dive once more with our new Manta friends. The last dive of the day will be at Bombastic forest, a real visual delight.

AM: Pre-Breakfast. Morning dive: is the ‘banging’ site Shotgun. After a ‘proper’ breakfast, we depart for a dive at the world-renowned Castle rock. The rock is packed with bronze and rust colored sponges and soft tree corals. Black snappers, large cuttlefish, pyramid butterflyfish, and octopus galore await us there.

PM: Later in the afternoon we climb the local summit and enjoy a splendid panorama over the moon-shape islands of the Komodo Archipelago and the mainland of Flores. Afternoon dive at Crystal Rock, followed by a night dive at Buku Buku.

AM: Awake early in the morning to complete a dive at the world-famous Golden Passage. After second breakfast we dive at Karang Makassar.

PM: We then set sail for Pink Beach and into Komodo National Park. Here we will commence a short hike to see the world-famous Komodo Dragons. This is followed by a night dive at Bokep Point. The evening is spent watching the sunset with a beach barbecue.

AM: The day starts with an early dive at the colorful spectacle that is Dilarsten. After feeling like quite the hobbit with a second breakfast you will jump in the water at Secret Garden, pure bliss.

PM: Some lunch and a short cruise will follow this, taking you to your afternoon dive at Padar Kacino. The night dive for the Day 5 will blow your socks off – Bole Mogoso… prepare to be amazed.

AM: Some sites are just so good that you have to go back and do them again. That’s how we start day 6 with an early morning revisit to Karang Makassar. Prepare to find even more bizarre macro critters and majestic large animals at Batu Bolong after break number 2.

PM: Lunch – Cruise – Mawan dive site, who wants to lose their passport so this trip never ends! The breathtaking Siaba bay is our night dive spot today.

AM: We start to wind down today as the trip starts to come to an end. To give you 24hrs to pass off your Nitrogen before tomorrow’s flight, we will only do 2 morning dives today. The first dive will be Penga Kecil and the second is Wainilu.

PM: The afternoon is spent swapping stories, having laughs and cracking a few cold ones with your new best friends. A mystical sunset is spent anchored up near Bat Island, where you will witness 10,000 bats fly out at sundown to find fresh fruits to feast on.

AM: La Galigo will be anchored up in the morning around 2:00 am in Labuan Bajo, in preparation for you to catch your flight, or check in to your hotel. Guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00 am, whereupon we will assist you with transportation to your desired location.

AM: Day 1 starts with your pickup from either your hotel or the Airport. If we are collecting you from your Hotel it is generally around 07:30 – 08:00, if you are arriving on the day of departure, it is important that your arrival time is before 07:30. When we have collected you, we will head directly to the Ferry Port, where you will be met by a member of staff who will accompany you to Waisai. The ferry crossing is around two hours. Upon your arrival in Waisai, it is only a short walk to transfer to La Galigo.

PM: Once on board you will be met by the Cruise Director and a welcome drink. After you have been shown to your rooms and unpacked your luggage, it’s time for a welcome briefing before we have some lunch, then you have some time to relax and soak up the amazing surroundings on route to our first dive of the day.

AM: Whilst in Penemu we will conduct 3 dives, allowing us time to trek the outlook of Bintang lagoon. Dive sites visited will depend on the conditions but we never miss a chance to dive the site made famous by Max Ammer, Melissa’s garden. The large colorful reef system at the top of the dive site, with its thousands of Anthias dodging predators is what gives Melissa’s garden its name.

PM: There is also and an opportunity to dive Kerou channel, which is located close to Leo’s reef, a fish breeding farm funded by Hollywood legend, Leonardo DiCaprio. Overnight we sail to the northernmost part of Raja Ampat, and what awaits is one of the most breathtaking sceneries in Indonesia.

AM: You awake in the morning cruising between limestone formations on the way to the now infamous lookout of Mt. Pindito. This small mountain has become synonymous with Raja Ampat, and the bay is also home to a Manta breeding station. The best time to hike this hill is early morning, before temperatures rise, but the rewards for climbing are well worth it. The beaches here are also pristine, with fine white sand and turquoise waters surrounding the limestone cliffs of the islands. After trekking, we will endeavor to dive either Way-out-Rock or Figure 8 Rock, both submerged pinnacles home to large pelagic fish, and the occasional passing Manta.

PM: While you have lunch, the boat will cruise to the eastern side of Wayag. Here is where we plan to dive the legendary dive site, Cathedral, which is renowned for its spectacular topography and swim-throughs. Following the dive, we take a short trip to the Wayag Ranger station, which is also a Black Tip Reef Shark breeding area. Here we will hopefully get the chance to do some snorkeling with these baby sharks under the ranger jetty, and also conduct a night dive on the same stretch of reef.

AM: In Kawe Island we will do 3 dives. Dive sites visited here are very heavily dependent on day-to-day unpredictable conditions such as swell, but one of our favorite sites in the area is Changgo, located on the equator in the east of Kawe Island. Black Rock and Eagle Rock are both well known for their currents and their Manta populations, and we will dive these sites late morning and early afternoon.

PM: Around 4 pm, La Galigo will move into Aljui Bay, one of the world’s most spectacular bays to watch the sunset, and also do some great muck diving, at sites such as the Fuel Dock or the Pearl Farm Jetty.

AM: We wake up just off the coast in Gam Island. There are some great dive sites around this area with vibrant fish-covered reefs and plenty of stunning macro subjects. Two sites we regularly visit in Gam are Mayhem and Citrus Ridge.

PM: As we have lunch we will cruise down to the Western Dampier Strait, to a dive site named Manta Ridge, for an opportunity to dive with the Manta ray population often located here. In the late afternoon, we take a land tour onto the peaceful Arborek Island. The village itself is tranquil and surrounded by beautiful beaches. Arborek is also home to what we consider to be one of the best night dives in the world, Arborek Jetty, for a chance to find Walking Sharks, Blue-ringed octopus, and many other critters.

AM: Day 6 is almost like a highlights reel of Raja Ampat, and in the morning we often visit Cape Kri, with its schools of Barracudas and Snappers, as well as passing Manta Rays and Sharks. After Kri, we take a visit to another world-class dive site, Blue magic, a submerged reef with Mantas and Giant Trevally nursing the currents, to Wobbegong sharks hiding under bommies.

PM: Our afternoon is often spent at either mikes point or Sardine, dependent on the currents in the area, but either dive site is memorable in its own right. The night is spent underneath Saonek Jetty, spotting critters in the seagrass.

AM: On the penultimate day of the trip, we will repeat one of the guests' favorite dive sites from the day before, then move onto Mioskon, for a shallow dive to allow you to gas off in time for your flight.

PM: The afternoon can be spent snorkeling or relaxing on the beach whilst we prepare a beach BBQ, before setting course for Sorong around 11 pm.

AM: From around 05:00 am La Galigo will be anchored in Sorong in preparation for you to catch your flight, or check in to your hotel. Guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00 am, whereupon we will assist you with transportation to your desired location.

AM: Day 1 starts with your pickup from either your hotel or the Airport. If we are collecting you from your hotel it is generally around 07:30 – 08:00, if you are arriving on the day of departure, it is essential that your arrival time is before 07:30. When we have collected you, we will head directly to the Ferry Port, where you will be met by a member of staff who will accompany you to Waisai. The ferry crossing is around two hours.

PM: Upon your arrival in Waisai, it is only a short transfer to La Galigo. Once onboard, you will be met by the Cruise Director and a welcome drink. After you have been shown to your rooms and unpacked your luggage, it’s time for a welcome briefing before we have some lunch, after lunch the time is yours to relax as we head to the southern area of Raja Ampat, Misool, this can take around 12 – 16 hours.

AM: After the long haul south we will arrive in Misool for a 2/3 dive day. The dives generally consist of a light cave dive, named Goa Farondi, where there is a chance to do some swim-throughs and maybe meet the bump head parrotfish population, and 3 Rocks, collection of submerged pinnacles home to Barracuda and Trevallies.

PM: The afternoon we take in the site No Contest, a ridge that is home to an abundance of marine life, soft corals and overhangs. The evening dive can be taken at many sites located in the vicinity of No Contest, including pet rock, Plateau, and Love Potion.

AM: Daram is one of the areas less frequented by liveaboards in Misool due to its location in the far east, however, it is home to what many local professionals consider to be one of the finest dive sites in the Misool, ‘Candy store’. Not so far from dive one another critically acclaimed site Andiamo, a submerged reef with two islets, and home to amazing fan corals.

PM: Both aforementioned dive sites can easily be dived twice due to their size and qualities. Night diving here is often conducted at un-named slopes or ridges due to the sheer abundance of healthy coral growth and fish populations.

AM: The diving in this part of Misool is filled with the pristine coral life in the heart of Misool and Giant Pacific Manta Rays, close to the Eco Resort. Whale rock and Nudi Rock are both abundant in beautiful soft coral and schools of fish, and conditions and logistics with Misool Eco Resort will decide which of the sites are dived. Magic mountain is located in the unprotected southern waters of Misool, but you can often find huge Manta Rays gliding across this fast-becoming-favorite dive site of ours.

PM: The afternoon dive is at the dive site Boo Windows, unique in topography, the reef has a window like swim-throughs, and a great chance for some wide-angle photos. Yellit kecil is the night dive around here that is not to be missed, with excellent sea fan growth and stunning bommies to explore.

AM: This is the last full day we spend in Misool, and the morning is spent on an isolated interlinking submerged reef system known as the Three Kings. Difficult to locate without GPS, this site is as awesome in topography as it is in fish life. Giant Trevally, Napoleon Wrasse, and large Snapper are all often found here. Up next is Barracuda, a dive site which might be better known as Trevally, with its large schools of predatory pelagic species.

PM: Dive three of the day is taken at Wedding Cake, so named for its tiered topography, which is home to some of Misool’s Pygmy Seahorse community. Wedding cake makes for an awesome, calm night dive also, and a chance to see species using the reef at night for protection from the local Trevally residents.

AM: This morning the sun rises once again against the sheer limestone cliffs of Farondi island, where we plan to make two early dives here, allowing us enough time to make it back to the central part of Raja Ampat. Razorback ridge is a series of layered ridges home to a variety of critters. Grouper Rock is a small island with a shallow swim through in the shallows. After this swim through you are met with sea fans and soft coral-covered walls.

PM: After these two dives, we set course for Penemu, approximately 90 miles from northern Misool. This large crossing can be slowed down if the weather is rough, so a decision will be made by the Cruise Director or Captain to only do one dive, leaving enough time to make a time-efficient crossing to our next destination.

AM: Whilst in Penemu we will conduct 3 dives, allowing us time to trek the outlook of Bintang lagoon. Dive sites visited will depend on the conditions but we never miss a chance to dive the site made famous by Max Ammer, who named Melissa’s garden on behalf of his daughter. The large colorful reef system at the top of the dive site, with its thousands of Anthias dodging predatory species is what gives the site its garden reference.

PM: There is also and an opportunity to dive Kerou channel, which is located close to Leo’s reef, a fish breeding farm funded by Hollywood legend, Leonardo DiCaprio.

AM: On the penultimate day of the trip, we start the day by diving the world-renowned Cape Kri, with its huge schools of fish life on its current ravaged slopes. The final dive of the trip will be at Blue Magic, for a chance to hang out with the Manta Rays and the Wobbegong sharks that call this place home.

PM: The afternoon can be spent snorkeling or relaxing on the beach whilst we prepare a beach BBQ, before setting course for Sorong around 10 am.

AM: From around 05:00 am La Galigo will be anchored in Sorong in preparation for you to catch your flight, or check in to your hotel. Guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00 am, whereupon we will assist you with transportation to your desired location.

AM: Your adventure with La Galigo kicks off with a crew member greeting you for the transfer from the airport or your Sarong hotel to the harbor between 7:30 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. For those arriving on the day of departure, please make sure your flight lands before 7:30 A.M., so we can get settled and ready for the journey ahead.

After a warm welcome aboard, you'll have the chance to meet the Cruise Director and our friendly crew. Once you've settled into your cabin, we'll gather for a brief orientation before enjoying lunch. Afterward, you'll have time to relax and unwind and take in the scenery as we sail toward the check-dive point in Batanta.

PM: This afternoon our 'welcome dive' is at the island of Pulau Ayemi, where the calm waters provide the perfect introduction to your diving experience. After your check-out dive, you'll have time to get comfortable, settle into your surroundings, and start looking forward to an exciting full day of diving ahead tomorrow.

AM: Begin your day with an exciting dive at Manta Sandy, one of Raja Ampat's best-known cleaning stations for manta rays. Here, you'll have the chance to watch these graceful giants glide through the water as they come to be cleaned by smaller fish. After this awe-inspiring experience, head to Mayhem, where you'll witness vibrant marine life in action. Known for its pelagic feeding frenzies, this dive site offers a thrilling view of larger predators hunting among swirling schools of fish.

PM: After a lunch break, we continue to Citrus Ridge, famous for its colorful orange and yellow soft corals that make for stunning underwater photography. The rich biodiversity at this site includes everything from small critters to larger pelagics cruising by. Pretty Shallows is a relaxing dive where we will explore its sloping reefs covered with healthy coral gardens and teeming with schools of fish. The calm waters and striking beauty of this site make it the perfect way to end your diving adventure.

As we prepare to settle in for the night, take a moment to soak in the breathtaking sunset views over the islands of Waigeo and Garn, painting the horizon in stunning colors. It's the perfect way to end a fantastic day of diving!

AM & PM: Start your day with an early morning trek to the stunning viewpoints of Wayag, where you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of turquoise waters and lush green karst islands. After the trek, prepare for your first dive at Wayag Corner, a site known for its vibrant coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and abundant marine life, including sharks and large schools of fish.

The dive sites here, with names like Two Hump Rock and Far Out Rock, offer diverse underwater landscapes and thrilling marine life encounters. You'll be surrounded by schools of fish, and depending on the tides, you might experience some exciting currents. Stay alert for the occasional tuna gliding through the open blue for an unforgettable moment! The final dive of the day takes place at the Terserah dive site filled with towering coral bommies and colorful reef species, offering a peaceful yet visually striking underwater experience to wrap up your adventure.

AM: We will sail overnight and today you will wake up on Kawe Island, situated right on the equator, and one of our favorite spots to dive in northern Raja Ampat. The dive sites around Kawe are heavily influenced by changing conditions, but one of the standout sites is the vibrant Black Rock, with its colorful corals teeming with life. Later in the morning, we'll explore Eagle Rock (which actually consists of 3 separate dive sites), a site renowned for its rich marine biodiversity, including Pygmy Seahorses and a healthy population of manta rays. It's an exciting dive that will leave you in awe of the underwater wonders Raja Ampat has to offer.

PM: In the afternoon we will move the boat to the beautiful Aljui Bay, for a spectacular dive on the wall at White Arrow dive site, followed by a night dive under the Pearl Farm Jetty.

AM: We start the day at Wofo South. A great wall dive with some impressive black coral as well as some good bommies, look out for interesting critters here like Halameda ghost pipefish. After breakfast we will head to Wofoh North, this is a relaxing dive where we will explore the sloping reefs covered with healthy coral gardens and teeming with schools of fish. The calm waters and striking beauty of this site make it the perfect way to end your diving adventure for the day.

PM: In the afternoon we will move the boat to Batang Pele Island to check out some of the great ridge dives there. A few of the spots that we regularly dive here are Tamangui Ridge 1 &. 2.

AM & PM: Start your day with an early morning dive on Yeben Ridge, this dive site will guarantee an exciting start to the day with plenty of schooling fish and vibrant corals. After a hearty breakfast we will head south to dive the famed Islands of Piaynemo. Melissa's Garden Dive Site is undoubtedly the top dive in this area, with a staggering number of coral and fish species packed into this small piece of marine real estate. It gets its name from an amazing hard coral garden situated on a reef between 3 small islands. Its beauty needs to be seen to be believed. Also on the dive schedule today are Barracuda Rock and Galaxy. Barracuda is famous for, you guessed it, schools of Barracuda. But other than this the site is also home to an amazing array of soft coral species. Our night dive for today will be at Galaxy, this site has a nice mini wall to explore that's exploding with soft corals and black coral. Another highlight of today's schedule will be the hike. The iconic limestone pinnacles have become as much a part of the Raja Ampat experience as the diving has, and Piaynemo lagoon/lookout is just one of many such stunning formations. The best time to hike this hill is late afternoon when the temperature has dropped and the lighting is a golden hue.

AM: We wake up to Piaynemo Island views for four more dives before we leave the area. First up will be My Reef, this site is always a very fishy dive, Barracuda, Wobbegongs, and Black Tip Reef Sharks love this spot. After breakfast, we will take you to the Kerou Channel. A great gentle drift dive down a mini wall and slope on the edge of Kerou Island.

PM: After lunch, we will take you to one of the other favorites we often visit in this area, called the Batu Rufus dive site. This dramatic dive site has a 40m plus drop-off wall to the blue with amazing views at 20 meters when you look up and down at the stark landscape you are floating between. We will finish up the day with a night dive critter hunting on Pianemo Jetty, a great way to finish up the last night dive of the trip.

AM: We have an early start at Mike's Point, known for its dramatic underwater topography with steep walls, overhangs, and thrilling swim-throughs. This site is teeming with life, from vibrant coral gardens to schools of fusiliers, snappers, and even reef sharks in the deeper areas. As you explore, you might spot Napoleon wrasses or turtles gliding by, making it a fantastic start to your diving adventure. Following breakfast we head to Friwen Island for a more relaxed dive. The gentle slopes of Friwen are perfect for exploring stunning soft corals, reef fish, nudibranchs, and the occasional cuttlefish. It's an ideal spot for macro photography and unwinding beneath the surface.

PM: In the afternoon, we head a land to trek Kali Biru, where the lush rainforest meets crystal-clear waters. The trek offers breathtaking viewpoints overlooking Raja Ampat's stunning seascape, a perfect complement to your underwater exploration. It's a refreshing way to cap off your adventure-packed day in the heart of this tropical paradise.

AM: Today we bid farewell to Raja Ampat as we arrive in Sarong around 5:00am in plenty of time for a morning flight or if you prefer a leisurely morning, guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00am and our crew will be on hand to assist you with transportation to your next destination. After breakfast, feel free to take some time to exchange photos and swap contact details, ensuring you stay connected with your new friends and dive buddies!

AM: Welcome to La Galigo! A representative from La Galigo will meet you at your Manado hotel at 7:00 am for the 1-hour transfer to Bitung. After a safety briefing and time to settle into your cabin, we will sail to our first dive site.

PM: We start the day with a check-dive in the world's top macro location, the Lembeh Strait. We pick a calm and colorful spot to start, ideal for easing into the water. Divers can explore vibrant coral gardens while spotting turtles, reef fish, and smaller critters like nudibranchs. After a short break and some refreshments on board, we head for the second dive. Today we will also include a night dive. As the day turns to night and we set off for our night dive, expect to spot octopuses, cuttlefish, and tiny, glowing bioluminescent life. Afterward, we return to the boat for a relaxing night in the calm waters of the Strait.

AM: We will spend day 2 in the Lembeh Strait again and awake to the beautiful morning sun over the ocean. On today's dives you can look forward to diving on sites with nice sloping reefs full of soft corals and tiny marine life. Divers can spot colorful nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, and frogfish in the gentle current. After a light breakfast on board, head to the second dive. We will mix the day up by moving from reef to the iconic black sands of the Lembeh muck diving, perfect for finding unique critters like flamboyant cuttlefish, hairy frogfish, and mimic octopuses. The dark sand makes it easy to spot these fascinating creatures, making it a favorite for macro enthusiasts.

PM: In the afternoon, we explore sandy slopes with hidden treasures like ghost pipefish, blue-ringed octopuses, and Ambon scorpionfish. Exciting sites for photographers and critter lovers alike. We end the day with a night dive looking out for stargazers, decorator crabs, and other bizarre creatures.

AM: We start the day waking up in Bangka and diving in some calm waters and coral gardens, a nice easy start to the day with a briefing around 7am. Watch for turtles, reef fish, and the occasional blacktip reef shark. After a relaxing breakfast, we head for a mid- morning dive at 10:30. For the rest of the day you can expect sites with soft corals and towering underwater pinnacles, schooling fish, like fusiliers and snappers, often surround the area, making it a great spot for wide- angle photography. We will also visit some more rocky sites with beautiful sea fans and a mix of larger marine life, like moray eels, and smaller critters hidden in the coral.

PM: After some downtime, we will end the day with another spectacular night dive.

AM: While you slept, we sailed further north to Biaro Island, the first in the Sangihe Archipelago. This area features crystal-clear waters, primal volcanoes, and rainforest-covered islands with tall white church spires. We'll start our diving day exploring coral-covered overhangs, encountering reef sharks, schools of fusiliers, and colorful anthias. After a hearty breakfast, we'll head to another spot up the coast to see large schools of sweetlips and snappers along coral slopes, along with diverse marine life, from turtles to nudibranchs.

PM: In the afternoon, we'll visit beautiful beaches before returning to the water for a night dive in search of nocturnal creatures like cuttlefish and crabs.

AM & PM: Today, you wake up to the impressive sight of Karangetang volcano smoking over Siau Island. The diving here is thrilling, with the unique experience of hearing volcanic rumblings underwater. We're now in the center of the Sangihe archipelago, exploring beautiful coral gardens and rock formations, perfect for spotting fish, turtles, and occasional reef sharks. We'll sail west to Makalehi Island, known for massive schools of barracuda. Highlights include sharp coral pinnacles, lively marine life like moray eels and giant clams, and vibrant coral gardens filled with wrasse and clownfish. We'll also visit a cove with hot springs. There will be no night dive tonight, as we have a big sail ahead to Kahakitang Island, where we will anchor in the bay.

AM: Today, we reach the northernmost point of our journey, Sangihe Island, known for its coral gardens and abundant marine life, including turtles and reef fish, in warm, clear waters. Our morning dive offers adventure with strong currents and the chance to see large fish like barracudas and trevallies, blending challenge with underwater beauty.

PM: In the afternoon, we'll explore Banua Wuhu (Mahengetang), an underwater volcano renowned for its dramatic features, hard corals, large clams, and the possibility of spotting pelagic sharks, including Mako. Our safety stop will feature eerie yellow sulfur-covered rocks with visible thermoclines and gas bubbles from the active volcano below, a unique recreational dive experience. The day concludes with a night dive at Kahakitang Island Bay, where nocturnal creatures like octopuses, crabs, and nudibranchs come to life.

AM: This morning, we have started cruising back south and our first stop is back to Siau island, but this time we will explore the dive sites on the east coast and out to nearby Mahoro island. The morning dives are known for their strong currents which attract schools of jacks and barracudas. The coral reefs here are vibrant and full of life - a great place to start the day. After taking a break and having some breakfast, we visit our next site which features coral- covered slopes and plenty of marine life. It's time for a break with our visit to nearby volcanic hot springs on the beach to relax in warm, natural pools surrounded by beautiful views.

PM: The afternoon dive is across to Mahoro island, known for its striking rock formations and schools of barracuda. After the dive we have something else special planned for you. It's a beach visit, but unlike the others this beach is rated as number 3 in the best beaches in all of Indonesia. Given that Indonesia is a country of more than 17,500 islands, that's a pretty impressive boasting rite. We have a night dive tonight also back over towards Ulu bay. This is a prime spot for not only finding amazing macro creatures, but if you are lucky enough when you pop up after the night dive you are in prime viewing position to see the red lava glow coming down the side of Karangetang volcano.

AM: Having moved further south again we wake up at the Thulandag and Ruang islands. We start the day with a dive which showcases the dramatic underwater landscape of hardened lava from past volcanic eruptions, now covered with colorful coral and lively marine life. This is one of the most active volcanos in Indonesia and last erupted in early 2024. You'll see angelfish, butterflyfish, and maybe groupers and reef sharks cruising through the area. Later in the morning, the new lava flow area offers a unique experience with its younger formations and coral starting to take hold. Its nutrient-rich waters attract schools of fish and critters, making it an incredible spot to see nature's recovery in action. Another underwater experience that you can only find in a handful of places around the world.

PM: In the afternoon we take you to a muck diving paradise perfect for spotting small and unusual marine life. Keep an eye out for frogfish, nudibranchs, and even the mimic octopus. We end the day with a night dive near Tagulandang Jetty, if conditions are right, we may have a chance to make it to the nearby shipwreck, sitting in just 15 meters of water. Under the jetty, you'll find nocturnal creatures like shrimp, crabs, and cuttlefish, while the coral covered wreck offers a glimpse into the past.

AM: Back to a few of our favorite spots from earlier in the trip, today you wake up in Biaro island and move on down to Bangka in the afternoon. We start the day diving in calm waters, vibrant coral gardens, and busy marine life. Keep an eye out for turtles, schools of fish, and even some pelagic visitors passing by. We return to the boat for breakfast, then hit up some spots which feature underwater pinnacles with one side of the pinnacle sloping gently downward, while the other drops off as a steep wall. The is typically teeming with lively marine life. Here, you'll see large schools of snappers and fusiliers. Once you're back on board, we'll have time to relax as we sail to Bangka.

PM: We will arrive in Bangka mid-afternoon to dive some sloping reefs with a great variety of marine life. It's a good spot to look for reef sharks, rays, and colorful reef fish swimming along the corals. For our night dive, we take you to an area that is full of life, with coral growth, colorful gorgonians, and large sponges adding to its beauty. Keep an eye out for the green Halimeda ghost pipefish blending into the seagrass.

AM: Still in Bangka, we kick off day with a dive at a plane wreck, a sunken aircraft covered in vibrant corals and vibrant marine life. While also in the area we dive some underwater pinnacles and marine life create an exhilarating experience. We return to the boat for some down time as we sail to another special spot for the afternoon, home to colorful sponges and, if we're lucky, the elusive dugongs!

PM: For our final night dive of the trip, we will be jumping in the water a little earlier than usual, at Lihaga Island just before sunset we have a chance at viewing the Mandarin fish showing off their unique courtship dance. A perfect site to end the day and the last night dive of the trip.

AM: Our last diving day of the trip, and we will just do 2 morning dives today, to give you a chance to fully gas off before your flight home tomorrow. This morning's dive areas have steep walls with lots of cracks, overhangs, and swim-throughs to explore. The wall is nicely covered in both hard and soft corals, large Napoleon wrasses and lots of marine life make this their home. The dive ends on a sandy reef flat with some rubble, perfect to rise up to for a safety stop. Our final dive for the trip will be a nice, relaxed site under a jetty, where you'll discover vibrant corals and lots of critters hiding such as frogfish, scorpionfish, and moray eels.

PM: This afternoon we head ashore to enjoy a land tour to Tangkoko National Park. This park is full of amazing wildlife such as tiny tarsiers (The world's smallest primate, and the most endangered species of monkey in Sulawesi), endemic Sulawesi crested black macaque, and colorful hornbill birds, giving you a chance to see a different side of Sulawesi from above the ocean. We wrap up your day with a farewell party on board, sharing stories and laughter with your fellow divers as you celebrate an unforgettable adventure.

AM: As our incredible journey comes to an end as we arrive at Bitung Harbor around 5:00 am. Guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00 am and our crew will be on hand to assist you with transportation to Manado. After breakfast, feel free to take some time to exchange photos and swap contact details, ensuring you stay connected with your new friends and dive buddies. Safe travels, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard again!

AM: Welcome to La Galigo! A representative from La Galigo will meet you at your Manado hotel at 7:00 am for the 1-hour transfer to Bitung. After a safety briefing and time to settle into your cabin, we will sail to our first dive site.

Lembeh Strait is a macro photographer's paradise and a must-visit for lovers of critter diving. The welcome dive features a coral wall, adorned with soft corals and sponges. Known arine life highlights include a variety of nudibranchs, pygmy seahoroses, flamboyant cuttlefish, frogfish, ghost pipefish, and other exotic critters.

PM: At night, the sites transforms into a magical display of bioluminescence and nocturnal creatures.

AM: Our first dull day will be exploring the Lembeh Strait known for its premier muck diving, macro enthusiasts, and underwater photographers. Marine life highlights include flamboyant cuttlefish, mimic octopuses, Ambon scorpionfish, and a variety of rare nudibranchs. Frogfish, pipefish, and shrimp species are also commonly spotted here, camouflaging themselves in the sand and rubble. Keep an eye out fascinating creatures like stargazers, eels, and tiny crabs hidden in the sand.

PM: The evening reef comes alive with nocturnal animals and perfect for spotting glowing squids, hunting octopuses, and other nighttime critters that make the underwater world magical. It's the perfect way to end a day of exploring these incredible dive sites. After the dive we lift anchor for an overnight sail to Tifore Island.

AM: Enjoy a leisurely morning as we sail to Tifore Island located in the middle of the Molucca Sea, far from any surrounding land. Positioned between Halmahera and North Sulawesi, it's a popular stop for liveaboards traveling to or from Raja Ampat. The diving here is breathtaking, thanks to its remote location in open water. The vibrant coral reefs are alive with soft and hard corals, sea fans, and sponges in stunning colors, while reef fish like butterflyfish, angelfish, parrotfish, and lionfish swim nearby.

PM: At sunset, don't miss the chance to witness the mandarin fish perform its fascinating mating dance. Larger marine life adds to the spectacle, with barracudas, trevallies, fusiliers, and groupers moving in impressive schools. Sharks, including whitetip, blacktip, and grey reef sharks, are regular visitors, making dives here unforgettable.

AM & PM: Tidore was once a center of wealth and power in Indonesia, thriving as a major producer of cloves. Its prosperity lasted until the arrival of the Europeans clashed over control of the spice trade.

Today, these historic islands are known for their dive sites, such as Batu Angus, Kora-Kora Bay, Oba Bay, and Gamalama Wall. The underwater world here is alive with reef fish like angelfish, clownfish, butterflyfish, and parrotfish weaving through vibrant corals, sponges, and sea fans. Schools of tuna, barracudas, and trevallies glide through the open water, while whitetip, blacktip, and grey sharks prowl the depths. Occasionally, divers are treated to sightings of dolphins or whales, making every trip beneath the waves an extraordinary adventure.

AM & PM: Goroachi and the Tamotamo islands are located in the southwestern part of Halmahera While their white sandy beaches are stunning, it's the underwater world that really steals the show. The walls offer colorful soft and hard corals, sponges, and sea fans, creating an ideal habitat for tiny creatures like pygmy seahorses, shrimp, and crabs. Larger marine life can also be spotted with schools of barracudas and jacks weaving through the reefs, along with angelfish, butterflyfish, clownfish, and parrotfish.

AM & PM: In the waters north of one of the main islands, a rocky outcrop serves as a gateway to a vibrant underwater world. To the east, a ridge comes alive with untouched coral and schools of colorful fish, creating a dazzling rainbow-like display in the shallows that captivates divers.

Along the coastline, another site offers an exhilarating drift dive, where a sandy slope covered with scattered rocks leads to a stunning coral garden teeming with marine life. In the channel between islands, a rocky pinnacle rises from the depths, surrounded by abundant fish life and dramatic drop-offs. The pristine conditions and diverse marine ecosystems make these sites unforgettable for any diver. drop-offs and untouched beauty, it's a site that promises.

AM & PM: We start the day with a dive at an underwater wreck. This site is alive with marine life, as schools of fish swim through its structure and fascinating creatures hide in its crevices. head to a lively reef bursting with vibrant corals and marine activity. This dive offers a chance to see a variety of reef fish and other creatures thriving in the nutrient- rich waters. It's a fantastic way to experience the beauty and diversity of the underwater world.

After the morning dives, we'll have time to relax on board as we sail to our next location. Upon arrival, gear up for a muck dive just as the day transitions into night. The underwater environment transforms after sunset, revealing a hidden world of tiny critters like shrimp, crabs, and other unique creatures. We lift anchor.

AM & PM: After a relaxing morning, we arrive at Kofiau Island, a place renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and bustling marine life. The stunning colorful corals are teeming with lively reef fish and critters. The adventure continues with our next dive at a sloping reef with gentle currents surrounded by a mix of soft and hard corals, while schools of fish and other fascinating marine creatures create an ever-changing display.

The ends with a much dive at a nearby pier where the ocean comes alive with unique critters like shrimp, crabs, and other small creatures emerging from their hiding spots. The dim light adds a magical touch and a hidden world of fascinating marine life. It's a memorable way to wrap up the day.

AM & PM: Melissa's Garden is easily the top dive in this area, with an impressive variety of coral and fish packed into a small, beautiful reef between three islands. The hard coral garden here is breathtaking and truly needs to be seen to be believed. Another spot we might visit today is Keruo Channel, known for its gentle drift dive along a mini wall and slope at the edge of Keru Island. It's a calm and enjoyable dive, perfect for exploring the underwater landscape.

One of our other favorite dive spots is Batu Rufus, where a dramatic drop-off extends beyond 40 meters into the deep blue. The views are stunning, especially at around 20 meters, where the stark landscape creates a mesmerizing contrast as you float in the open water. And, of course, no trip to this area is complete without visiting the iconic limestone pinnacles. Pianemo Lagoon, with its stunning formations, is one of the best places to hike for a view, especially in the late afternoon when the temperature drops.

AM: Start your day with a drift dive where pelagic predators hunt amid schools of baitfish. It's a fast-paced dive filled with action, offering a chance to witness incredible marine. After the excitement of the first dive, head to a beautiful reef covered in vibrant orange and yellow soft corals offering a calm and colorful atmosphere, with schools of colorful reef fish are bustling around the corals.

PM: In the afternoon, we head to view manta rays visiting cleaning stations in calm, sandy waters. Observing the graceful giants is an unforgettable experience. After a break, we head a shore with a visit to Arborek Village, where you'll have the chance to experience the local culture and enjoy the scener of the surrounding area. We'll have a glimpse into the everyday life of the community and the natural beauty that defines this region. As the day winds down, prepare for a night dive at a village site to discover the nocturnal marine life.

AM & PM: Cape Kri is one of Raja Ampat's most dive sites is known for its incredible biodiversity. This site offers vibrant coral gardens and an abundance of marine life, including schools of fish, turtles, and sometimes even reef sharks. The strong currents bring nutrient-rich waters that support a variety of species, making for an exhilarating dive experience right from the start.

We later head to Friwen known for its mix of soft corals, dramatic drop-offs, and a variety of marine life including schools of anthias and snapper. If we're lucky we might even encounter a reef shark or a napoleon wrasse. With its stunning coral formations and the potential for exciting encounters with larger marine species, this dive complements Cape Kri perfectly, offering a deeper look into the area's vibrant underwater world.

We head ashore to Kali Biru trekking through lush rainforest of vibrant greenery and clear, turquoise waters. The trek takes you to stunning viewpoints with breathtaking views of Raja Ampat's beautiful coastline and islands, offering a perfect break from diving. This peaceful hike is a great way to end your action-packed day, allowing you to soak in the natural beauty of this tropical paradise from above.

AM: Today, we say goodbye to the stunning Raja Ampat as we arrive in Sarong around 5:00 AM, giving those plenty of time to catch an early morning flight. For those who prefer a slower pace, you're welcome to stay aboard until 11:00 AM. Our crew will be happy to assist you with transportation to your next destination. After breakfast, take a moment to share photos and exchange contact details with your fellow divers, ensuring you stay in touch with the friends and dive buddies you've made during this unforgettable journey.

AM: We will collect you from the airport or your hotel between 7 am – 8 am on the day of departure. From the collection point, we will head to the harbor where we will then transfer to La Galigo. After a refreshing welcome drink and a safety briefing of our ship, we will aim to anchor up around 10:30 am from the harbor.

PM: Once finished we will grab a small lunch before getting in the water for your check out dive. After the checkout dive, we will anchor up and head straight to the southern part of Raja Ampat, which is Misool.

AM: After the long haul south we will arrive in Misool for a 2/3 dive day. The dives generally consist of a light cave dive, named Goa Farondi, where there is a chance to do some swim-throughs and maybe meet the bump head parrotfish population, and 3 Rocks, collection of submerged pinnacles home to Barracuda and Trevallies.

PM: The afternoon we take in the site No Contest, a ridge that is home to an abundance of marine life, soft corals and overhangs. The evening dive can be taken at many sites located in the vicinity of No Contest, including pet rock, Plateau, and Love Potion.

AM: Daram is one of the areas less frequented by liveaboards in Misool due to its location in the far east, however, it is home to what many local professionals consider to be one of the finest dive sites in the Misool, ‘Candy store’. Not so far from dive one another critically acclaimed site Andiamo, a submerged reef with two islets, and home to amazing fan corals.

PM: Both aforementioned dive sites can easily be dived twice due to their size and qualities. Night diving here is often conducted at un-named slopes or ridges due to the sheer abundance of healthy coral growth and fish populations.

AM: The diving in this part of Misool is filled with the pristine coral life in the heart of Misool and Giant Pacific Manta Rays, close to the Eco Resort. Whale rock and Nudi Rock are both abundant in beautiful soft coral and schools of fish, and conditions and logistics with Misool Eco Resort will decide which of the sites are dived. Magic mountain is located in the unprotected southern waters of Misool, but you can often find huge Manta Rays gliding across this fast-becoming-favorite dive site of ours.

PM: The afternoon dive is at the dive site Boo Windows, unique in topography, the reef has a window like swim-throughs, and a great chance for some wide-angle photos. Yellit kecil is the night dive around here that is not to be missed, with excellent sea fan growth and stunning bommies to explore.

AM: This is the last full day we spend in Misool, and the morning is spent on an isolated interlinking submerged reef system known as the Three Kings. Difficult to locate without GPS, this site is as awesome in topography as it is in fish life. Giant Trevally, Napoleon Wrasse, and large Snapper are all often found here. Up next is Barracuda, a dive site which might be better known as Trevally, with its large schools of predatory pelagic species.

PM: Dive three of the day is taken at Wedding Cake, so named for its tiered topography, which is home to some of Misool’s Pygmy Seahorse community. Wedding cake makes for an awesome, calm night dive also, and a chance to see species using the reef at night for protection from the local Trevally residents.

AM: This morning the sun rises once again against the sheer limestone cliffs of Farondi island, where we plan to make two early dives here, allowing us enough time to make it back to the central part of Raja Ampat. Razorback ridge is a series of layered ridges home to a variety of critters. Grouper Rock is a small island with a shallow swim through in the shallows. After this swim through you are met with sea fans and soft coral-covered walls.

PM: After these two dives, we set course for Penemu, approximately 90 miles from northern Misool. This large crossing can be slowed down if the weather is rough, so a decision will be made by the Cruise Director or Captain to only do one dive, leaving enough time to make a time-efficient crossing to our next destination.

AM: Whilst in Penemu we will conduct 3 dives, allowing us time to trek the outlook of Bintang lagoon. Dive sites visited will depend on the conditions but we never miss a chance to dive the site made famous by Max Ammer, who named Melissa’s garden on behalf of his daughter. The large colorful reef system at the top of the dive site, with its thousands of Anthias dodging predatory species is what gives the site its garden reference.

PM: There is also and an opportunity to dive Kerou channel, which is located close to Leo’s reef, a fish breeding farm funded by Hollywood legend, Leonardo DiCaprio.

AM: You awake in the morning cruising between limestone formations on the way to the now infamous lookout of Mt. Pindito. This small mountain has become synonymous with Raja Ampat, and the bay is also home to a Manta breeding station. The best time to hike this hill is early morning before temperatures rise, but the rewards for climbing are well worth it. The beaches here are also pristine, with fine white sand and turquoise waters surrounding the limestone cliffs of the islands.

PM: After trekking, we will endeavour to dive either Way-out-Rock or Figure 8 Rock, both submerged pinnacles home to large pelagic fish, and the occasional passing Manta.

AM: In Kawe Island we will do 3 dives. Dive sites visited here are very heavily dependent on day-to-day unpredictable conditions such as swell, but one of our favourite sites in the area is Changgo, located on the equator in the east of Kawe Island. Black Rock and Eagle Rock are both well known for their currents and their Manta populations, and we will dive these sites late morning and early afternoon.

PM: Around 4 pm, La Galigo will move into Aljui Bay, one of the world’s most spectacular bays to watch the sunset, and also do some great muck diving, at sites such as the Fuel Dock or the Pearl Farm Jetty.

AM: We wake up just off the coast in Gam Island. There are some great dive sites around this area with vibrant fish covered reefs and plenty of stunning macro subjects. Two sites we regularly visit in Gam are Mayhem and Citrus Ridge. As we have lunch we will cruise down to the Western Dampier Strait, to a dive site named Manta Ridge, for an opportunity to dive with the Manta ray population often located here.

PM: In the late afternoon, we take a land tour onto the peaceful Arborek Island. The village itself is tranquil and surrounded by beautiful beaches. Arborek is also home to what we consider to be one of the best night dives in the world, Arborek Jetty, for a chance to find Walking Sharks, Blue-ringed octopus, and many other critters.

AM: On the penultimate day of the trip, we start the day by diving the world-renowned Cape Kri, with its huge schools of fish life on its current ravaged slopes. The final dive of the trip will be at Blue Magic, for a chance to hang out with the Manta Rays and the Wobbegong sharks that call this place home.

PM: The afternoon can be spent snorkelling or relaxing on the beach whilst we prepare a beach BBQ, before setting course for Sorong around 10 pm.

AM: From around 05:00am La Galigo will be anchored in Sorong in preparation for you to catch your flight, or check in to your hotel. Guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00am, whereupon we will assist you with transportation to your desired location.