Carpe Diem Phinisi Itinerary

Ambon, Banda Island and South Raja Ampat (AMQ - SOQ) 9N

10 days / 9 nights

About Carpe Diem Phinisi

  • Fabulous Phinisi vessel designed for intimate cruises of up to ten guests
  • Adventurous trips well-suited to families and groups of like-minded friends
  • Enjoy full gear rental and fabulous watersports free of charge
  • Meticulously designed aesthetics for a beautiful, warm ambiance

Carpe Diem is a well-appointed phinisi offering year-round cruises exploring Raja Ampat, Komodo, Bali, and Lombok. Specifically designed and operated for small and intimate cruises, Carpe Diem is a perfect choice for guests looking for personalised service and bespoke itineraries at an affordable price. This beautiful boat represents the fulfilment of long held ambitions and the start of great adventures. So hop on board and get ready to explore, dream, and discover.

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Itinerary details

10 days / 9 nights
24
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary combining Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays in Raja Ampat
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
  • Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
  • Explore the macro-laden black sands of Batanta Island
  • Land tour to Banda Neira - once at the centre of the global spice trade

Day 1: Welcome
We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack. After lunch, and some rest time, we will proceed with an extended dive briefing and have our first dive. On this 1st day, we will do an afternoon check dive and a sunset/night dive in Laha. This area is renowned for muck diving and the range of critters that can be found. We will start motoring to our next spot after dinner.

Day 2: Nusa Laut
We will do 3 dives on the reef and walls of Nusa Laut. If we're lucky, we might spot some hammerhead sharks. We will start motoring to our next spot before sunset.

Days 3-4: Banda Neira
On the morning of Day 3, we will do 3 dives on the outskirts of Banda Island and make our way to the bay at the feet of the volcano Gunung Api where we will anchor. In the afternoon, we will visit the city of Banda Neira with a guide who will show us the historical buildings and explain to us how this tiny island was once the centre of the world. Then we will dive at around 5pm to see mandarin fish. On Day 4, we will do 3 dives around the islands of the Banda archipelago and start motoring to our next spot.

Day 5: Koon
We will do 2 dives in Koon and start motoring to south Raja Ampat.

Days 6-8: South Raja Ampat
On Day 6, we will do 4 dives in the Wakaraket and Boo area. On Day 7, we will do 3 dives in the Fiabacet area and move to another part. On Day 8, we will do 3 dives in the Balbulol area and go explore a lagoon before motoring to our next spot.

Day 9: Batanta
We will do 2 dives in Batanta and start motoring to Sorong. While on the way, keep an eye out for dolphins and whales while our crew will rinse and put your equipment to dry.

Day 10: Sorong
We will take you to the airport or your hotel after breakfast according to your schedule.

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

11:00am

Ambon

Pattimura Airport: AMQ

Return

12:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

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