Come and discover the fabulous reefs of Raja Ampat and Halmahera, offering one of the most extraordinary diversity of fish and invertebrate species in the world.

Route: Sorong, Dampier Strait, Fam Islands, Misool, Pulau Pisang, Strait of Patintie, Goraici Islands, Tifore Island Lembeh Strait & Bitung.

Day 1: Sorong

Board Aurora in Sorong just a few hours away from Raja Ampat. After picking you up at the airport a refreshing welcome drink will be waiting for you on board. Time to know each other and prepare everything to start the adventure. Cruise towards Dampier Strait.

Day 2 to 3 : Dampier Strait & Fam Islands

During these days we will be in Dampier Strait and Fam Islands, which are located between Waigeo and the Bird’s Head Peninsula. Along with Misool, the most famous area for diving is Raja Ampat. All of the dive sites around the Dampier Strait and Fam Islands are known for a huge amount of schooling fish and Coral Gardens where you get to see reef sharks and wobbegong sharks among others. Some of the best manta dives are also located in the Dampier Strait. And of course, cannot forget the dive sites at some of the jetties in front of local villages, where the pillars are covered in soft corals and are home to small critters. Cruise overnight to Misool.

Day 4 to 5: Misool

Misool is the southernmost island in Raja Ampat and it is surrounded by several hundred small islands and rocks. Some of the most beautiful soft coral reefs in the world are
located here. Many of the dive sites around Misool are just as fishy as the ones in the Dampier Strait, with some schools of barracudas, batfish, snappers, and fusiliers. Not only that, Misool is also a great macro destination. Known as the kingdom of the pygmy seahorse. Cruise overnight to Pulau Pisang.

Day 6: Pulau Pisang

These two islands and two small rocks between Misool and Halmahera are the perfect spot to spend the day diving in sloping reefs full of soft and hard coral bommies. When
the currents are running, the dive sites can be very fishy, and possible to see dogtooth tunas passing by. Cruise overnight to the Strait of Patintie.

Day 7 to 8: Strait of Patintie

We will spend the next two days in the south of Halmahera. Here, two large pinnacles break the surface and are excellent dive sites due to the amount of schooling fish as
well as the healthy state of the soft corals. Strong currents here will dictate when you will dive. We will cruise overnight to the Goraici Islands.

Day 9: Goraici Islands

Located on the west coast of Halmahera. The Goraici Islands have beautiful white sandy beaches with small villages, amazing reefs, and pinnacles. Colorful soft coral in the
deeper parts and hard coral gardens in the shallows. Overnight Cruise to Tifore Island.

Day 10: Tifore Island

Pulau Tifore is a small island between Halmahera and Lembeh with a submerged reef, where the main attraction is definitely the schooling barracudas. Cruise overnight to
Lembeh.

Day 11 to 12: Lembeh Strait

Time for some 5-start muck diving in Lembeh Strait renowned to be one of the favorite places for this particular kind of diving where finding hidden critters around the sandy bottoms will become the ultimate goal of this gorgeous and complete adventure.

Day 13: Bitung

Unfortunately is the last day of this incredible adventure and is time to Disembark after a good breakfast and a lot of hugs. Hope to see you again soon!

(*) the itinerary description provided by the boat operator.

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.