Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia

Exhilarating dive voyages aboard a traditional phinisi exploring Indonesia’s pristine islands

from$446 /day

per person

Overview

Eight to 12-day adventures in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, Komodo, and other remote regions
Spacious solid teak cabins complete with all the comforts of home
Intimate and adventurous voyages with 18 guests onboard
Outstanding facilities for photographers with a dedicated indoor camera room

Operated by the world-renowned Dune Fleet, Aurora offers intimate, adventurous voyages to some of Indonesia’s most exceptional diving destinations, home to pristine coral reefs, mighty mantas, minuscule macro, and everything in between. This sailing phinisi features a passionate and professional crew, outstanding diver and photographer-friendly facilities, and all the comforts of a modern boat - without losing its traditional charm. And, with a nearly 1:1 staff to guest ratio and less than 20 explorers onboard, you’re guaranteed highly personal experiences at sea - both above and below the waterline.

Number of cabins:9
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:4:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

10Dec 2024
10D / 9N
Raja Ampat Central South - 9N
15 - 25 dives
from $4,833
Overview
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 15 - 25
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
10 Dec 2024
11:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
19 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Nitrox
Land excursions
National park fee
Transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - US$320 per night
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$20 per day
Dive computer - US$10 per day
15l tanks - US$10 per day
Dive courses
Gratuities - minimum US$15 per day per person
Laundry service
Satellite phone call

Highlights
Circular itinerary hitting all the very best spots in Raja Ampat
Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
Dive the remote Daram Island group
Explore the swim-throughs and caves of Goa Farondi
Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
Search for a walking shark on a night dive

Day 1: SORONG
Our crew will pick you up from Sorong airport and take you to the ferry port ready for the ferry over to Wasai where the boat will be waiting. It is very important to ensure that all domestic flights arrive early in the morning at Sorong, to be able to transfer guests from Sorong to Waisai by ferry for the cruise departure. For your information, there are only 2 ferries daily from Sorong to Wasai: 9.00am and 2:00 pm; so we highly recommend booking flights with arrival into Sorong early in the morning, so in the case of a delay on arrival, there is still the opportunity to catch the 2:00 pm ferry.

Day 2: FARONDI
We will wake up in Misool National Park, a region with thousands of islands. Here you will be able to see the richest variations of fish, soft and hard corals, all kinds of macro, wobbegong sharks, and epaulette sharks. Misool is also one of the rare places with the most breathtaking landscape. Around Farondi we will do our 3 day dives and of course our first night dive.

Days 3-5: MISOOL NATIONAL PARK
So many Islands to visit and so many different dive spots. We will cruise around Jilliet, Fiabejet, Walib, Wajil, Fef Pele, Masenta, Boo etc. We will offer you a day excursion with the speedboat around the incredible island labyrinth of Misool. We will visit caves, have a delicious picnic and snorkel inside some incredible caves. If some guests decide to remain on board Aurora, 3 day dives will be scheduled.

Day 6: FARONDI
We will cruise back to Farondi to dive in different and fantastic places or we can decide to cruise further up north until Waigeo, Sel Pele where we can have the chance to visit a pearl farm.

Day 7: JEF FAM
Diving around the Island of Jef Fam will surprise you with huge hard table corals and clams shells, not to mention wobbegong sharks and the breathtaking landscape.

Day 8: MANSUAR
Around the Island of Mansuar we will have the chance to see manta rays and much more!

Day 9: KRI
On our way back to Sorong Harbor, we will make our last 2 dives in front of Kri Island. We end our diving cruise with superlatives!

Day 10: SORONG
Aurora will organise the transfer from the boat to Sorong airport, depending on the flight schedule of our guests.

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
10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
90% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid.
2 months (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged.
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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Per person, diving included
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20Dec 2024
7D / 6N
Raja Ampat - 6N
10 - 15 dives
from $3,222
Overview
Length of trip 7 days / 6 nights
Number of dives 10 - 15
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
20 Dec 2024
11:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
26 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Nitrox
Land excursions
National park fee
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - US$320 per night
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$20 per day
Dive computer - US$10 per day
15l tanks - US$10 per day
Dive courses
Gratuities - minimum US$15 per day per person
Laundry service
Satellite phone call
Highlights
Circular itinerary hitting all the very best spots in Raja Ampat
Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
Dive the remote Daram Island group
Explore the swim-throughs and caves of Goa Farondi
Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
Search for a walking shark on a night dive

Day 1: Arrive at Ilike and sail overnight to Misool.

Days 2-3: Misool - 3 or 4 dives.

Day 4: Penemu Island - 3 or 4 dives.

Day 5: Yangeffo Island - 3 or 4 dives.

Day 6: Dampier Strait - 2 dives.

Day 7: Disembark in Sorong.

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
10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
90% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid.
2 months (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged.
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 $3,222 /guest
Per person, diving included
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28Dec 2024
10D / 9N
Raja Ampat Central South - 9N
15 - 25 dives
from $4,833
Overview
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 15 - 25
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
28 Dec 2024
11:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
06 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Nitrox
Land excursions
National park fee
Transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - US$320 per night
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$20 per day
Dive computer - US$10 per day
15l tanks - US$10 per day
Dive courses
Gratuities - minimum US$15 per day per person
Laundry service
Satellite phone call

Highlights
Circular itinerary hitting all the very best spots in Raja Ampat
Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
Dive the remote Daram Island group
Explore the swim-throughs and caves of Goa Farondi
Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
Search for a walking shark on a night dive

Day 1: SORONG
Our crew will pick you up from Sorong airport and take you to the ferry port ready for the ferry over to Wasai where the boat will be waiting. It is very important to ensure that all domestic flights arrive early in the morning at Sorong, to be able to transfer guests from Sorong to Waisai by ferry for the cruise departure. For your information, there are only 2 ferries daily from Sorong to Wasai: 9.00am and 2:00 pm; so we highly recommend booking flights with arrival into Sorong early in the morning, so in the case of a delay on arrival, there is still the opportunity to catch the 2:00 pm ferry.

Day 2: FARONDI
We will wake up in Misool National Park, a region with thousands of islands. Here you will be able to see the richest variations of fish, soft and hard corals, all kinds of macro, wobbegong sharks, and epaulette sharks. Misool is also one of the rare places with the most breathtaking landscape. Around Farondi we will do our 3 day dives and of course our first night dive.

Days 3-5: MISOOL NATIONAL PARK
So many Islands to visit and so many different dive spots. We will cruise around Jilliet, Fiabejet, Walib, Wajil, Fef Pele, Masenta, Boo etc. We will offer you a day excursion with the speedboat around the incredible island labyrinth of Misool. We will visit caves, have a delicious picnic and snorkel inside some incredible caves. If some guests decide to remain on board Aurora, 3 day dives will be scheduled.

Day 6: FARONDI
We will cruise back to Farondi to dive in different and fantastic places or we can decide to cruise further up north until Waigeo, Sel Pele where we can have the chance to visit a pearl farm.

Day 7: JEF FAM
Diving around the Island of Jef Fam will surprise you with huge hard table corals and clams shells, not to mention wobbegong sharks and the breathtaking landscape.

Day 8: MANSUAR
Around the Island of Mansuar we will have the chance to see manta rays and much more!

Day 9: KRI
On our way back to Sorong Harbor, we will make our last 2 dives in front of Kri Island. We end our diving cruise with superlatives!

Day 10: SORONG
Aurora will organise the transfer from the boat to Sorong airport, depending on the flight schedule of our guests.

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
10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
90% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid.
2 months (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged.
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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Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Twin cabin
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin, additional single bed
Twin or double bed
3 people
Shareable
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

52 reviews

Accommodation

Staff

Food

Eco-friendliness

Underwater experience

Dive guides & equipment

July 2024

Willing B

It was about a 9.9 out of 10 trip. The fish and coral blew us away.

December 2023

Jari L

Friendly staff and overall good facilities. The food was also really good!

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Optional Extras

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Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

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Reviews

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