Carpe Diem Phinisi Liveaboard, Indonesia

Intimate, family-friendly liveaboard offering adventurous Indonesian voyages with comfort and charm

from$387 /day

per person

Overview

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.

Number of cabins:4
Internet:NO
Nitrox:NO
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:5:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

27Oct 2024
10D / 9N
Ambon, Banda Island and South Raja Ampat (AMQ - SOQ) 9N
24 dives
from $4,371
Overview
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 24
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
27 Oct 2024
11:00 AM
Ambon
Pattimura Airport: AMQ
Return
05 Nov 2024
12:00 PM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Equipment rental
Snorkeling gear
Kayaks or SUPS
Transfers
Land excursions
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Park and port fees - US$200 per person
Fuel surcharge (when applicable)
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Gratuities - US$10 per night per person
Alcoholic drinks
Diving courses
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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due before 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
60 days or more prior to departure. Refund of any monies received from Client.
Less than 59 days before departure date. No refund of monies received.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $4,371 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Cengkeh - twin cabin, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Pandan - triple cabin
Bunk beds
3 people
Shareable
Kayu Manis - triple cabin
Bunk beds
3 people
Shareable
Pala - double cabin
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Reviews

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November 2022

Richard J

Amazing diving, crew, food and itinerary! Couldn't have asked for more from Carpe Diem Phinisi. They really looked after us and kept us safe on...

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Carpe Diem Phinisi Liveaboard, Indonesia

Overview

Choose your trip

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

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Cengkeh - twin cabin, convertible

Pandan - triple cabin

Kayu Manis - triple cabin

Pala - double cabin

Reviews

Richard J

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