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AM: We will pick you up at Labuan Bajo Airport upon your arrival, then transfer you to Labuan Bajo port to board Rebel or Rascal and sail to Sabolan Island.

PM: Spend the afternoon diving, snorkelling or wakeboarding. Slip into relaxation mode as the stress, noise and distractions of the daily grind will soon be a distant memory. You will have the chance to spot the regal spotted eagle rays, with their gleaming white spots as they glide through the sea; and the stunning vista of Sangeang volcano at sunset, whilst sipping our signature cocktail (or three) with some canapés. 

We also have our flying mattress water toy, to help shake off any office cobwebs to start your great holiday.

AM: Sail to Mawan, where you will have the holy grail of manta ray experiences while snorkeling or diving.

PM: Sail toward Rinca island, where you will get to trek whilst feasting your eyes on the wildlife. You'll get to observe gargantuan Komodo dragons, as well as deer, wild boar, longtail macaque monkeys and water buffalo amongst others. Last but not least, we will enjoy a beautiful dinner setting at a private beach. 

AM: We head to Padar island in early morning, as the Flores Sea turns into the rich Indian Ocean. We will spend our day snorkeling/diving and enjoy your very own beach club.

PM: You'll get to see the bizarre sea apples with their colorful tentacles, ovate bodies and tube-like feet if diving, fire urchins and zebra crabs, amongst other marine life; and the swirling currents of Komodo from a panoramic viewpoint.

Highlight of the day would be the top of Padar Besar, with stunning views spanning across the three bays at the centre of Komodo National Park. 

AM: Take in the beautiful scenery of mangroves, white cliffs and white sand beaches topped with rolling grassland. Snorkel or drift dive over an incredible soft coral garden as you’re gently nudged along by the current.

PM: You'll get to see brahminy kites soaring overhead and white breasted sea eagles; and blacktip reef sharks, manta rays and giant trevally whilst in the water. Enjoy a traditional Indonesian Rijsttafel dinner on board. 

AM: Snorkelling, water sports (one last wakeboarding fix for the active), or just a leisurely swim in the crystal-clear waters before disembarking after lunch. 

AM: Slip into relaxation mode as we sail from Sorong port to Friwinbonda island in the Dampier Strait.

PM: Snorkel along a shallow soft coral reef and discover Gigantic gorgonian sea fans, reef fish, porcupine fish, batfish and hawksbill turtles to name a few. Enjoy the sheer abundance of fascinating marine life leisurely swimming past you.

Enjoy a beautiful beach setting with rope swing. Try from tree to sea in one fell swoop; or the daily evening cocktails and canapés.

AM: An early morning exploration with your kayak, to the gentle sound of morning birdsong. Kayak or paddle board around the mangroves of Kabui Bay surrounded by Gam island. You'll see various cockatoo and hornbills species amongst other native birds.

PM: Dive amongst some of the colourful shallow reefs; and explore some the untouched areas by tender., such as winding narrow channel called ‘The Passage’ splitting Weigo and Gam Islands.

Don't foget to try our signature Dark ‘N’ Stormy cocktail with sunset canapés on our roof deck.

AM: Kayak and trek in Batanta Island and experience the natural paradise on route to a secluded waterfall. Embrace the amazing fauna and flora of the rainforest of Batanta island.

PM: Snorkel or dive the reefs and discover an underwater plane wreck.

Taking in the starry night sky after your private pop up beach dinner.

AM: Trek to the arresting viewpoint of Penemu.

PM: Dive and snorkel around the best hard coral reef systems on the planet and watch the abundance of different species of schooling fish swimming gently past. Drifting effortlessly through clouds of colourful fish with a healthy coral backdrop. Explore the star shaped lagoon system of Penemu with our tender.

AM: Tour Sawaderek village and meet the local Bapa Raja, the village king. Observe the harmonious way in which the locals live with the beautiful nature that surrounds them.

PM: Snorkel and dive around the village jetty and Mioskon island. You’ll see green turtles, schooling bumphead parrotfish, barracudas, sweetlips, red snappers and wobbegong sharks. Getting up close with a massive green turtle.

Try your hand at getting up on the wake or kneeboard whilst being pulled by the tender.

AM: Wake up for an early breakfast before saying goodbye to the crew, who will escort you to your hotel or back to the airport. Check out is at 11am.

AM: Snorkel or dive the majestic reef of Nusa Laut, a marine sanctuary carefully protected by the local community, and visit the sustainable fishing village of Ameth with special permission from the local king. Marvel at an extraordinary array of hard corals—fan corals, massive sponge corals, and expansive plate corals—that shelter vibrant reef fish such as angelfish and butterflyfish. After a gourmet lunch, join one of Rebel’s private chefs to learn the secrets behind their world-famous sambal, an addictively spicy Indonesian condiment.

PM: As evening falls, head to the roof deck for your first Rebel sunset and sundowner in the heart of the Banda Sea, where you might spot pods of dolphins gliding across the horizon—sometimes in their hundreds.

AM: Explore the vibrant main town, where you can wander through a lively fish market, visit spice plantations, and discover historical landmarks like the 17th-century Dutch-built Fort Belgica perched on a hilltop.

PM: Watch locals harvest nutmeg using traditional gai pala tools, and later, snorkel or dive an offshore coral garden nourished by volcanic rock, teeming with marine life such as endemic black butterflyfish, crocodilefish, spotted eagle rays, and broadclub cuttlefish. As night falls, enjoy an exclusive pop-up dinner under the stars atop Fort Belgica. For a sensory treat, try mace jam, sip on cinnamon tea, and sample freshly grated nutmeg on a Painkiller cocktail—a refreshing mix of rum, cream of coconut, pineapple, and orange juice served over ice.

AM: Visit the island of Ai, home to a single village surrounded by nutmeg and almond plantations, and explore the historic Run Island. Both islands offer exceptional snorkeling and diving opportunities, featuring a mix of shallow reefs, sheer coral walls, and deep waters teeming with marine life. Encounter eagle rays, reef sharks, dogtooth tuna, trevallies, wahoo, bumphead parrotfish, black snappers, and more. If you're lucky, you might find yourself being curiously observed by friendly hammerhead sharks in the deep blue.

PM: As the day ends, enjoy a sunset snorkel or dive at the Banda Neira Jetty to witness the mandarin fish’s elaborate courtship ritual, where pairs rise cheek-to-cheek through the water as if slow dancing.

AM & PM: Explore the snorkeling and diving hotspots of Hatta Island and Batu Kapal—a tiny island shaped like a ship. Discover diverse underwater landscapes, with spectacular coral formations at Batu Kapal featuring a stunning mix of hard and soft corals, and vibrant, steep coral reef drop-offs at Hatta. Encounter spotted soapfish, barracudas, grey reef sharks, angelfish, pyramid butterflyfish, surgeonfish, and green chromis. Witness the fascinating sight of moray eels emerging simultaneously from their hiding spots, opening their large mouths not in hostility but as a natural way to breathe. Challenge yourself by practicing free diving skills, holding your breath for up to three minutes before diving into the clear waters.

AM & PM: Suanggi Island, despite its name meaning Evil Spirit Island, is a stunning snorkeling and diving destination renowned for its spectacular coral reef. Explore the diverse underwater terrain featuring vibrant shallows, steep sloping reefs, ridges, pinnacles, and walls. Discover a rich marine micro-ecosystem inhabited by schools of fusiliers, whitetip reef sharks, moray eels, day octopus, and if you're fortunate, solitary or schooling hammerhead sharks. Enjoy the island’s remoteness, where few travelers venture, and take advantage of superb birdwatching opportunities. Try out a brand-new watersport like stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, or attempt to break the Rascal record for holding on to the flying mattress the longest.

AM: Spend a leisurely day on Pombo Island, an uninhabited paradise surrounded by a rocky coral atoll and part of the Pombo Island Marine Recreation Park, which covers 1,000 hectares of white-sand beaches, virgin jungle, and crystal-clear waters. Discover abundant marine life including moray eels, spotted eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, and reef octopus.

PM: Relax at your very own private pop-up beach club, complete with sun loungers, parasols, ice-cold face towels, and fresh coconut water. For a touch of adventure, take a guided jungle safari to spot exotic birds perched in the trees.

AM: Enjoy a final gourmet breakfast before saying goodbye to your Rascal family. Take the ship’s wheel from the bridge as the captain gives you a quick lesson in navigation. Along the way, watch pods of dolphins surfacing—and sometimes breaching—ahead of the ship as you sail back to port.

AM & PM: Begin your adventure at Moyo Island, part of the Moyo Satonda National Park, where the entire coastline is a protected marine conservation area. Snorkel and dive at Angel Reef, known for its steep coral wall plunging over 40 meters and covered in vibrant staghorn, brain, and sheet corals teeming with red-toothed triggerfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, clownfish, and batfish. Look closely for Kuhl’s stingrays resting in the sand and discover moray eels, frogfish, and pygmy seahorses hidden within coral crevices. Onshore, explore local village life and sample some of Indonesia’s finest honey. For a dose of adventure, hop on the back of a motorbike and visit Mata Jitu, a beautiful terraced waterfall famously visited by Lady Diana in 1993. End the day by leaping off the 7-meter roof deck for the ultimate Rascal experience.

AM & PM: Explore Teluk Saleh and the volcanic island of Satonda, where adventure meets natural wonder. Begin the day snorkeling with whale sharks in the nutrient-rich waters of Teluk Saleh, then trek to the summit of Satonda’s dormant volcano, which dramatically rises from a depth of 1,000 meters below sea level. Underwater, discover colorful nudibranchs, pygmy pipehorses, and lionfish, while on land you may encounter long-tailed macaques and witness thousands of flying foxes taking to the sky at dusk. Inside Satonda’s crater, kayak across a stunning saltwater lagoon formed by the colossal 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora, which created a tidal wave powerful enough to flood the crater with sea water. Contribute to marine conservation by capturing simple underwater photos to help researchers track whale shark populations and migration patterns.

AM: Venture to the off-the-beaten-track Sape Bay in Sumbawa, where a pristine stretch of pink sand awaits. Spend a leisurely day swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding in turquoise waters, or simply relax at your private beach club, complete with sun loungers, parasols, and attentive waiters serving fresh coconut water.

PM: Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on the sand, paired with a curated selection of wines, beers, cocktails, and mocktails. For a bit of fun, challenge the Rascal crew to a spirited game of beach volleyball.

AM: Discover the beauty of Batu Monco Bay and the islands of Gili Lawa Laut and Darat, home to some of Indonesia’s most idyllic coral reefs. Snorkel or dive at legendary sites like Ten Foot Reef and the exhilarating Shotgun, where strong currents carry you swiftly through a narrow channel between islands. Spot hawksbill turtles, manta rays, glassfish, golden sweepers, lionfish, damselfish, pygmy seahorses, and cuttlefish as you explore the vibrant underwater world. Hike to the top of Gili Lawa Darat for panoramic, unspoiled sunset views over the national park.

PM: Back on board, join a private chef for a hands-on cooking class and learn how to make Rebel’s world-famous spicy sambal.

AM: Explore the wild beauty of Loh Liang on Komodo Island and the rugged landscapes of Padar. Begin your day with an early morning walking safari in search of Komodo dragons, the largest living lizards on Earth.

PM: Continue to the iconic Pink Beach for snorkeling or diving in its vibrant waters, then end the day with a sunset trek to the top of Padar Besar for sweeping views of the national park’s dramatic coastline. Along the way, encounter a variety of wildlife including water buffaloes, Timor deer, wild boars, and yellow-crested cockatoos. For a unique experience, try your hand at traditional map-based navigation and take supervised control of the ship’s wheel from the bridge.

AM: Journey to the breathtaking islands of Taka Makassar, Siaba Besar, and Seraya for a day of unforgettable marine exploration and coastal charm. Dive or snorkel among vibrant reefs, including Taka Makassar—the longest coral reef in Komodo National Park—and Siaba Besar, affectionately known as Turtle City for its incredible population of hawksbill turtles. Encounter black and whitetip reef sharks, trevallies, blue-spotted stingrays, oriental sweetlips, bigeye soldierfish, flounders, pufferfish, and flying gurnards as you explore this underwater paradise.

PM: As the sun sets, enjoy a magical evening at your very own pop-up beach restaurant, where you’ll dine under the stars with Rebel’s signature dinner experience. Afterward, join the crew in learning traditional Indonesian songs and dances to the lively tunes of the Rebel in-house band.

AM: Conclude your journey in the port of Labuan Bajo with one last morning of adventure.

PM: Before disembarking after lunch, take a final swim, dive, snorkel, or enjoy watersports like wakeboarding if you're feeling active. As the boat cruises toward port, keep an eye out for playful dolphins dancing in the wake. End your voyage with a heartfelt farewell from the Rebel crew, your new extended family at sea.

AM: We pick you up at Sorong Airport upon your arrival. We will board the boat at Sorong port and head to Friwinbonda island in the Dampier Strait. 

PM: Slip into relaxation mode and the way of life aboard; snorkel along a shallow soft coral reef; and enjoy a beautiful beach setting. You will see gigantic gorgonian sea fans, reef fish, porcupine fish, batfish and hawksbill turtles to name a few.

AM: During breakfast, we sail to Wayag, famous for its untouched, hidden beaches and mushroom-like islands. Snorkel/dive, kayak or SUP, at your own leisure, or simply explore the beach. You will see giant clams and reef fish such as fusiliers and oriental sweetlips, as well as blacktip reef sharks in the water,

PM: We hike up the rainforest trail to Pindito, Wayag’s highest hill, and embrace the stunning panoramic view from Pindito. We will come back to a magical pop-up dinner on a secluded beach under the stars. 

AM: Spend the morning in Wayag before heading to Waigeo, the largest of the four main islands in Raja Ampat. 

PM: Snorkel/dive, water sports or simply zone out to the sound of music at your very own beach club, complete with cocktails, a private bar and snacks. You'll get to see bargibanti pygmy seahorses and pelagic fish gliding in the current in the sloping coral reef amongst others. 

AM: Today, we are heading to Waislip and Penemu, home to stunning lagoons. Spend the morning bird watching in the mangrove. There is an array of exquisite birds including wreathed hornbills, brahminy kites, white- bellied sea eagles and king cockatoos on land.

PM: Diving or snorkelling at Melissa’s Garden – a spectacular site famed for the size of its reef and abundance of marine life, including dolphins, wobbegong and reef sharks in the water. 

End your adventurous day with a gentle trek to Penemu’s panoramic viewpoint. 

AM:, Today, we are sailing to Batanta and Mansuar islands, home to beautiful bays and local villages. Snorkel or dive and encounter the biggest green turtles you’ve seen in your life! You will also Get up close and personal with the majestic manta rays. 

PM: Tour the village with the tribal leader and learn how the community has lived in harmony with the land and ocean for generations. 

AM: Today we are heading to Mansuar island, and the famous Yanbuba jetty. 

PM: Spend the day snorkel, dive or simply relax. But should you choose to enjoy some activities in the water, you'll get to see A dazzling variety of reef fish, giant sweetlips, barracudas and nudibranchs, amongst others as you drift along with the current. 

AM: Spend the morning bird watching in Waigeo, where you get to see birds of paradise at Tapokreng, and the thousands of bats at Mioskon island. Not to mention watching the iconic bird of paradise doing its mating dance. 

PM: Diving at Blue Magic, a submerged underwater pinnacle and a renowned cleaning station for oceanic manta rays with a wingspan of up to 7 metres. enjoy a traditional Indonesian Rijsttafel dinner to celebrate your last night on board. 

AM: Wake up for an early breakfast before saying goodbye to the crew, who will escort you to your hotel or back to the airport. Check out is at 11am.