Day 1: Tulehu Bay & Molana

• You will be met by members of the Aliikai Voyage crew and transferred to Telehu port to embark on your 12-day voyage. Upon arrival, you will have time to enjoy a welcome drink and meet the crew. After a short safety briefing, we will sail to Moana Island for an afternoon of snorkeling, diving, and relaxing beach time.
  
  

Day 2: Saparua & Nusa Laut

• This morning we will visit the dive sights around Nusa Laut, known for its breathtaking hard corals and vibrant marine life. Late afternoon, we will head ashore to visit Duurstede Fort, a key point in the clove trade.
  
  

Day 3: Suanggi & Banda Neira

• This morning we will have another opportunity to dive and snorkel Pulau Suanggi, where schools of snappers, Bluefin Trevally, and white-tip reef sharks are. Snorkelers will enjoy the island’s fringed reef and its colorful marine life.
• In the afternoon, Banda Neira will arrive in sight. We will head ashore for a visit to the island and be greeted by friendly locals. Welcome to the spice islands that used to be the center of the world.
  
  

Day 4: Run Islands, Neilaka & Ai

• After a delicious breakfast on board, we head ashore to learn of the Spice Trade’s checkered past and how it influences our modern-day life. We will visit Rumah Besi, an old Dutch warehouse used to process the nutmeg before transport. Afterward, we’ll have a respite from the sun as we walk through a nutmeg plantation towered by 600-year-old Kenari Palms.
• For those who prefer to spend the day diving, please speak with our Cruise Director, who will arrange your activities throughout the cruise. The remainder of the day is dedicated to exploring the beautiful underwater world between Neilaka and Run.
• Return to Aliikai Voyage for an alfresco dinner under the stars.
  
  

Day 5: Banda Besar

• This morning the boat will sail to Banda Besar while you enjoy the breakfast. Afterward, we will visit Fort Hollandia, initially constructed in 1674, it played a critical role in the Spice Trade and routes. We continue to see modern-day nutmeg harvesting and the opportunity to meet the local inhabitants on the island. Lunch will be served onboard.
• The afternoon dive and snorkel will visit Batu Hangus North of Gunung Api. This evening relax with your favorite beverage or select a movie to enjoy in our cinema under the stars. – popcorn included.
  
  

Day 6: Hatta & Sahil Islands

• Today enjoy a full day of watersports and relaxation. We’ll visit dive snorkel sights around Hatta and Sahil Islands. Our crew will arrange the Aliikai Voyage beach setup, including beach loungers, umbrellas, towels, and beverages. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards will also be available.
• End of the afternoon, we’ll start heading east towards the tiny islet of Koon.
  
  

Day 7: Koon

• Today, we’ll arrive at the tiny island of Koon, to the east of Seram, which is a veritable aquarium for underwater aficionados. Coconut palms dot the island, which is encircled by a blindingly white beach melting into turquoise seas. The coral reef fringing the island is well protected and acts as a haven for fish. In the middle of the afternoon, we’ll start heading east towards the Raja Ampat and Misool area for an overnight crossing.
  
  

Day 8-11: Misool

• This morning, the yacht will reach the southeast end of Misool. You’ll awake to a shimmering pastel sunrise and enjoy a decadent breakfast on the deck, with tea and coffee served by your crew. This chain of tiny islands carves the area into hundreds of narrow channels concealing lagoons, coves, cliffs and limestone overhangs, caves, and endless pristine beaches. Here in Raja Ampat’s southernmost island, you’ll spend four days exploring Misool’s treasures. The surrounding dive and snorkel sites have been voted some of the best in the world: Boo Windows, Magic Mountain, and more, a myriad of exhilarating and relaxing underwater pursuits. Above water, you’ll explore the ethereal “Gua Sacral” ancestral caves of Tomolol, a former burial site of indigenous Papuans. Swim through a cathedral-like cave coated in orchids and discover ancient cave paintings edging the crystal blue surface. There’s a pearl farm nearby where you can see how the locals forge a living in these remote parts. Powder sand beaches await your footprints, and you can claim one as your own for as long as you like, hunting for shells or picnicking in the shallows. End of the afternoon, Aliikai Voyage will start sailing to Sorong.
  
  

Day 12: Sorong

• After a final decadent breakfast on the deck, our crew will assist you in disembarking Aliikai and transfer you back to the airport to catch your flight home.

Note: Aiikai is a leisure-focused boat designed to give guests the perfect balance of underwater exploration and onboard relaxation. On the first day, we will conduct a single “check dive,” followed by up to two dives per day. Please note that no dives will be scheduled on the penultimate day of the trip to allow for safe surface intervals prior to disembarkation.

The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics and are at the Captain's discretion.