Sunshine Liveaboard, Indonesia

Intimate dive adventures in some of Indonesia’s remotest regions onboard a welcoming phinisi

from$173 /day

per person

Overview

Stylish Indonesian phinisi crafted by traditional Sulawesi boat builders
Adventurous cruises that venture well off the tourist trail, with just eight divers
Unique options for expedition-style trips lasting ten to 14-days at sea
Outstanding personalised service with a nearly 1:1 crew to guest ratio

KLM Sunshine is a cosy phinisi crafted in hardwood by the world-renowned master boat-builders in Sulawesi. This vessel offers some of Indonesia’s most adventurous liveaboard safaris in the best diving areas around Sulawesi and beyond, visiting remote regions such as Halmahera, the Togian and Sangihe Islands, and Bangka - plus expeditions into frontier diving destinations that only a handful of intrepid guests have seen before. KLM Sunshine accommodates a maximum of eight divers and provides plenty of personalised service from the highly experienced team. Expect genuinely special experiences both above and below the water.

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

Choose your trip

3Nov 2024
12D / 11N
Halmahera (Sahaung) 11N
Up to 33 dives
from $2,075
Overview
Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives Up to 33
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
03 Nov 2024
08:00 AM
Sahaung
Manado International Airport: MDC
Return
14 Nov 2024
06:00 PM
Sahaung
Manado International Airport: MDC
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Laundry service

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Park and port fees - €200 per trip
Fuel Surcharge - €100 per trip

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Transfers
Internet
Gratuities
Equipment rental - €21 per day
Nitrox - €100 per trip
Diving courses
Night dives - €35 per day
Land excursions

Highlights
Circular trip focussing on the lesser-explored sites of Halmahera
Enjoy the pinnacles, walls and coral gardens of South Halmahera
Discover remote and rarely visited destinations in the Coral Triangle
Log dives in Lembeh - the world’s best muck diving destination
Dive the pelagic-packed walls of Bacan
Search for Denise, Pontohi and Bargibanti seahorses
Night dives included

**Nitrox is mandatory, all the tanks are filled with enriched air aboard this vessel**

Day 1:
Arrival at the airport in Manado and transfer to the island of Sahaung to board the vessel and check-in. You will be assigned your cabin and be given welcome and safety briefings.

Days 2-11:
The vessel will take you on a circular cruise via Lembeh, the islands of Tifure and Bacan Labuha to the Nappo Atoll. It will then head back towards Bangka, stopping at Dragon Rock, Lata Lata, Taneti and Siko Island.

During the trip, you will have a chance to see Halmahera walking sharks, mantas, barracuda schools, white and blacktip reef sharks, and also dwarf, Denise, Pontohi and Bargibanti seahorses.

Day 12:
Disembark in Sahaung after breakfast and transfer to Manado airport.

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 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
90 - 0 days before departure or no showing up 100% of the total amount.
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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19Nov 2024
12D / 11N
Halmahera (Sahaung) 11N
Up to 33 dives
from $2,075
Overview
Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives Up to 33
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
19 Nov 2024
08:00 AM
Sahaung
Manado International Airport: MDC
Return
30 Nov 2024
06:00 PM
Sahaung
Manado International Airport: MDC
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Laundry service

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Park and port fees - €200 per trip
Fuel Surcharge - €100 per trip

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Transfers
Internet
Gratuities
Equipment rental - €21 per day
Nitrox - €100 per trip
Diving courses
Night dives - €35 per day
Land excursions

Highlights
Circular trip focussing on the lesser-explored sites of Halmahera
Enjoy the pinnacles, walls and coral gardens of South Halmahera
Discover remote and rarely visited destinations in the Coral Triangle
Log dives in Lembeh - the world’s best muck diving destination
Dive the pelagic-packed walls of Bacan
Search for Denise, Pontohi and Bargibanti seahorses
Night dives included

**Nitrox is mandatory, all the tanks are filled with enriched air aboard this vessel**

Day 1:
Arrival at the airport in Manado and transfer to the island of Sahaung to board the vessel and check-in. You will be assigned your cabin and be given welcome and safety briefings.

Days 2-11:
The vessel will take you on a circular cruise via Lembeh, the islands of Tifure and Bacan Labuha to the Nappo Atoll. It will then head back towards Bangka, stopping at Dragon Rock, Lata Lata, Taneti and Siko Island.

During the trip, you will have a chance to see Halmahera walking sharks, mantas, barracuda schools, white and blacktip reef sharks, and also dwarf, Denise, Pontohi and Bargibanti seahorses.

Day 12:
Disembark in Sahaung after breakfast and transfer to Manado airport.

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 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
90 - 0 days before departure or no showing up 100% of the total amount.
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 $2,075 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Lower deck cabin
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable
Owners cabin, lower deck
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable
Upper deck 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.