Scubaspa ZEN is a one of a kind liveaboard in Indonesia. It is designed to thrill divers and spa enthusiasts alike, and harmoniously bridges world-class dive facilities with decadent spa treatments and the finest culinary services. You will sail through picturesque islands, exploring the dramatic Indonesian landscapes and astounding marine ecosystems, while indulging in daily treatments in the sumptuous onboard spa.
The award-winning Scubaspa fleet is renowned for its luxury vessels that offer exceptional scuba diving, indulgent onboard spa facilities, creative gourmet cuisine, yoga activities, non-motorised water sports (paddleboards and kayaks), stunning itineraries, and outstanding service. The phinisi-style Scubaspa ZEN liveaboard is steady and graceful, and an incredible 53 metres in length, yet still only accommodates a maximum of just 20 guests in various luxurious accommodations. The crew of 25 ensures high staff to-guest-ratio and unparalleled personal service. There are 2 spa therapists, a yoga master, and 2 highly skilled chefs. The covered decks of the liveaboard are the perfect spot for sunset cocktails, outdoor dining under the stars, and an open-air cinema. The 168 sqm sun deck is the spot to enjoy the tropical sunshine.
Set in the midst of the Coral Triangle, the Indonesian Archipelago is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to more than 76% of the world’s coral species and more species of fish than anywhere else on the planet. Scubaspa ZEN covers a range of itineraries where you can experience the finest liveaboard diving of Indonesia both above and below the surface. It operates in the Komodo region from April to October, and Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea during the northwest monsoon between October and April. Breathtaking scenery in combination with spectacular diving through volcanic reef hotspots will be the norm on its voyages.
Another unique feature of diving onboard the Zen is the pleasurable and relaxed experience created by all dive-related activity taking place on the accompanying dive boat, a hallmark borrowed by the fleet’s cruises in Maldives. The main vessel stays dry and is undisturbed by noise and activity. The 21 metre long dive boat carries all the equipment, including the air and nitrox membrane compressors. Purpose-built for comfort with ample seating, multiple entry/exit points, and toilet and shower facilities, the boat elevates this liveaboard vacation to true luxury. The Scubaspa ZEN camera and charging station has capacity for 18 people, with a communal use computers, installed with Lightroom and Photoshop.
The other key feature of the liveaboard cruises are the spa treatments. Each guest can choose to dive, choose to spa, or choose a combination of both. The Asian-style spa is ideal for couples and offers extraordinary service in its 5-star facility at the stern of the yacht, the quietest and most secluded part of the boat where a wide range of classic and signature spa treatments are on offer. Products are made from organic ingredients, botanical extracts, and essential oils, sourced in Bali. The spa menu consists of 19 treatments including Balinese, Thai, and hot stone spa rituals. Such spectacular scenery that Indonesia offers is the perfect setting to discover the path to inner peace under the expert guidance of the onboard yoga master. Enjoy the sounds of the sea and the warmth of the sun while practicing yoga as the sun rises - a perfect complement from Scubaspa ZEN to the scuba diving activities. No experience necessary and all skill levels welcome.
The dining experience is equally important on Scubaspa ZEN Indonesian liveaboard safaris. The highly trained chefs prepare a varied selection of gourmet cuisine and cater to all tastes and dietary requirements. Guests can enjoy buffet-style meals, served in the spacious al fresco restaurant on the main deck. Enjoy breakfast whilst watching the sunrise, relax in the sun over a leisurely lunch, and dine under the stars, all complemented by a global selection of wines and champagnes. A moonlit barbecue on a sandy beach, is a feature on all cruises, when guests experience a desert island grill of the catch-of-the-day, whilst the azure blue water gently caresses the shoreline.
Discover the ultimate dream vacation in some in the most prestigious diving destination in the world with Scubaspa ZEN liveaboard.
Scubaspa ZEN has 9 cabins and suites, across 4 different categories. The most luxurious on the liveaboard is the 60 sqm owner’s
Manta Suite, located in the stern of the main deck. With its own private overwater lounge, spectacular living room, and panoramic ocean views, this suite offers guests the utmost in privacy. The cabin features the highest quality materials such as exotic woods, handmade decorations from Bali, and a black and Javanese yellow marble bathroom. The suite has a king-size bed, and guests may enjoy spa treatments and/or dining in the privacy of their room, making it ideal for couples seeking the intimacy of a romantic getaway. The living space has a sofa that can be used as an extra bed for an additional guest, making it a good choice for families of 3 too. An Ipad and portable speaker are provided with a wide selection of music.
The 20 sqm
Cowrie Suite is also located mid-ships on the main deck. With beds that can configured as twin beds or as one queen bed, and an additional sofa that converts to a 3rd bed, again this cabin is a perfect choice for a family of 3. The cabin features expansive windows, black teak, slate-lite stone panels, coconut shells, and handmade decorations. It has the largest bathroom onboard with a one-of-kind onyx stone sink. The 18 sqm
Dolphin Suite is located on the other side of the yacht from the Cowrie Suite and is similarly furnished. It can be used as twin bed or with one queen bed. It has a private en-suite bathroom and expansive windows, as well as a small writing desk, and is the perfect choice for a couple or friends.
The 6
Sea Star Suites are set on the lower deck. These suites are 16 sqm and can also be set up as twin or double bed. Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom with shower, writing desk, sofa, wardrobe, and air conditioning, and all have unique handmade decorations from Bali and finishings of fossilised wood, marble or onyx.
All the cabins have:
- Individual control air conditioning
- Portholes on lower deck, windows on main deck
- En-suite bathroom with hot-water shower, toilet and hand basin
- Signature toiletries, towels and bathrobes
- Reading lights
- Fridge (main deck cabins only)
- Laundry service
- Daily housekeeping
- Wardrobe, mirror and shelves
- 24-hour, 220/230v electricity supply
- Multi electrical sockets that can fit with any plug type
- Bedding and space for luggage
- Fire alarm, life jackets and fire extinguishers
No. of bathrooms / showers - 9 / 9 - hot water
Komodo National Park
Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities
Diving environment: advanced divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Padar: Secret Garden, Three Sisters, Nusa Kode: Yellow Wall of Texas, Cannibal Rock, Rhino Rock, Torpedo Alley, Langkoi, Manta Alley, Komodo Island: Pink Beach; Siaba, Sebayur, Mawan. Gili Lawa Darat: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Shotgun. Dragon walk, island trek to scenic viewpoint, visit to beautiful pink beach, flying foxes at dusk, snorkelling, kayak in calm turquoise waters.
For 7 nights: Choose between 16-19 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
For 10 nights: Choose between 22-26 dives or 11 spa treatments (or 10 dives and 6 spa treatments).
For 9 nights: Choose between 20-23 dives or 10 spa treatments (or 8 dives and 5 spa treatments).
For 6 nights: Choose between 13-16 dives or 7 spa treatments (or 5 dives and 3 spa treatments).
Day 1
After arriving at Labuan Bajo jetty, you'll board the splendid liveaboard Scubaspa Zen to settle into your cabin. The first day continues with a welcome session from the crew and an important liveaboard briefing from the Cruise Manager. As evening falls, enjoy a welcome dinner at the al fresco restaurant. You'll remain anchored in port for the night before setting sail southwest to Padar Island the next day.
Core Days
Diving in Komodo National Park is an unforgettable spectacle of colour and life. It is a macro photographer’s dream, revealing extraordinary critters like frogfish, ghost pipefish, and the elusive blue-ringed octopus. Yet the adventure extends far beyond the small and cryptic. Prepare for exhilarating drifts along walls teeming with grey reef sharks, giant trevally, and vast schools of surgeonfish. The vibrant soft corals form a breathtaking backdrop for turtles and even passing manta rays.
Your trip with Scubaspa Zen into the south, at sites like Nusa Kode's legendary Cannibal Rock, unveils a world of volcanic fervour. Here, nutrient-rich upwellings fuel an explosion of life, creating a vibrant tapestry of colourful soft corals, sea apples, and crinoids that blanket the seamount. This is the realm of the rare and unusual, where you might spot the psychedelic rhinopias, robust ghost pipefish, and even painted frogfish. Nearby, Torpedo Alley offers a truly electric experience, named for the numerous electric rays and leopard sharks resting on the sandy bottom.
For a complete contrast, the northern sites around Gili Lawa Darat deliver pure, adrenaline-fuelled action. At Shotgun, the namesake current funnels between 2 islands, creating an exhilarating rush where schools of giant trevally and dogtooth tuna hunt in the flow. Castle Rock and Crystal Rock are submerged pinnacles that act as massive magnets for pelagic action. Descending into the blue, you are surrounded by a dizzying vortex of jackfish and batfish, while reef sharks patrol the depths below. These sites offer some of Komodo's most iconic and heart-pounding dives.
Beyond the thrilling currents and pelagics, the park also offers moments of serene beauty. A dive at Pink Beach treats you to gentle slopes adorned with vibrant hard corals, a perfect spot for encountering turtles and reef sharks in calmer waters. And no liveaboard trip to Komodo would be complete without the legendary pilgrimage to Manta Alley, where you can witness the graceful ballet of numerous manta rays as they glide past to be cleaned on the current-swept reef.
The cruise is complemented by a trek to encounter the legendary Komodo dragons. On the final full day, you will enjoy 2 last dives as a grand finale before the liveaboard begins its relaxed cruise back to port, allowing you to reflect on an incredible week. Sunset cocktails and a BBQ dinner will be served.
Final Day
Last chance to enjoy croissants and hot drinks on Scubaspa Zen before you travel to Labuan Bajo Airport or hotel, according to your after-trip plans.
Raja Ampat National Park (11 Days / 10 Nights - 26 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Mioskon, Cape Kri, Friwinbonda, Gam, Aljui Bay, Wayag, Ranger's Jetty, Kawe, Penemu, Rufus, Mansuar, Deer Village, Kofiau, Walo, Misool: Daram, Fiabacet, Wayilbatan, Pelee, Farondi, Jellyfish Lake, Tomolol Cave. Choose between 22-26 dives or 11 spa treatments (or 10 dives and 6 spa treatments).
Day 1
Upon arrival at Sorong harbour, you will board a dive boat bound for Waisai, where you will embark on the splendid Scubaspa Zen liveaboard. After a chance to rest and unpack, you will be introduced to the crew and attend a boat briefing with the Cruise Manager. The day will conclude with a buffet-style welcome dinner in the al fresco restaurant.
Core Days
Raja Ampat is celebrated as the global epicentre of marine biodiversity, offering an unparalleled underwater spectacle. As you explore this premier national park, you'll be welcomed by a staggering array of life, from bumphead parrotfish and turtles to cryptic jawfish and delicate soft coral crabs. The waters teem with common encounters like endemic wobbegong sharks, blacktip reef sharks, massive schools of trevally and barracuda, and countless nudibranchs. Your liveaboard safari with Scubaspa Zen will take you to sites that truly define Raja Ampat's reputation.
At Cape Kri, prepare for a sensory overload as you embark on what is often called a "fish vortex" dive, where massive, circling schools of trevally, barracuda, and fusiliers surround you in a breathtaking display of abundance. Similarly, the vibrant reefs of Mansuar and Kawe are not only bustling with fish life but are also renowned cleaning stations where majestic oceanic manta rays glide in to have parasites removed by smaller fish a truly humbling sight. For those seeking dramatic topography, the island of Penemu offers breathtaking underwater seamounts and hidden lagoons, while the iconic pinnacles of Fiabacet in the Misool region rise from the abyss, adorned in soft corals and hosting pygmy seahorses.
Beyond the classic reef dives, the region offers uniquely magical experiences. A visit to the ethereal Jellyfish Lake provides a chance to swim harmlessly with millions of golden jellyfish in a secluded inland marine lake. For a change of pace, you can explore the magnificent Tomolol Cave, a cathedral-like cavern where you can snorkel or paddle through chambers illuminated by shafts of sunlight.
These moments of serene exploration perfectly complement the bustling reef action. As your liveaboard adventure draws to a close, the final dives on the Scubaspa Zen itinerary allow for final encounters with the vibrant macro life of sites like Friwinbonda, known for its delicate crinoids and Coleman shrimp, before the liveaboard begins its tranquil afternoon cruise back to port, giving you time to reflect on an unforgettable tour.
Day 11
A last, cherished moment to relax at breakfast concludes your Scubaspa Zen liveaboard in Raja Ampat before you disembark in Sorong.
Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Ambon (11 Days / 10 Nights - 26 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Ambon Bay, Nusa Laut, Banda Islands: Run, Ai, Banda Api, Batu Kapal, Banda Neira, Pohon Miring; Koon, Raja Ampat: Misool: Daram, Fiabacet, Wayilbatan, Boo, Farondi, Jellyfish Lake, Tomolol Cave; Batanta. Choose between 22-26 dives or 11 spa treatments (or 10 dives and 6 spa treatments).
Day 1
Upon arrival at the harbour in Ambon Bay you will board the splendid Scubaspa Zen liveaboard. After a moment to settle in and unpack, the Cruise Manager will formally introduce the crew and conduct a boat briefing. The evening will then conclude with a dinner served in the open-air restaurant.
Core Days
Raja Ampat, universally celebrated as the epicentre of marine biodiversity, offers an unparalleled underwater spectacle. Dive into a world where bustling coral reefs teem with life, from the comical, lumbering bump head parrotfish to graceful turtles and cryptic jawfish. Be greeted by kaleidoscopic schools of sweetlips and triggerfish, while delicate mushroom coral pipefish and soft coral crabs hide in the vibrant nooks. It is a realm where encounters with endemic wobbegong sharks, patrolling blacktip reef sharks, and massive schools of trevallies and barracudas are the norm. From the majestic, soaring oceanic manta rays down to the intricately patterned peacock mantis shrimp, Raja Ampat truly has it all.
Venturing south with the Scubaspa Zen into the heart of the archipelago, Misool unveils a labyrinth of ancient karst islands fringed by soft coral-crusted reefs. This region is a masterpiece of underwater sculpture, where dive sites like Magic Mountain offer cleaning stations frequented by graceful mantas, while the sheer walls and pinnacles are draped in gorgonian fans and vibrant sea fans. The nutrient-rich waters support an explosion of colour and life, from schools of fusiliers and snappers to the tiny, perfectly camouflaged pygmy seahorses nestled within the sea plumes.
The liveaboard tour continues to the Banda Islands, where pristine, colourful coral gardens deliver exceptional diving. These reefs attract a stunning array of life, from large pelagic to tiny, rare critters like the endemic Ambon scorpionfish. The opportunity to spot dolphins and whales in the deep blue Banda Sea adds to the magic. Below the surface, you are welcomed into vibrant cities of reef fish, including dazzling damsels, fluttering anthias, and elegant angelfish. The adventure also includes a fascinating land tour of the historic Spice Islands.
A cruise to Ambon Bay presents a world of stark contrast, renowned as a premier global destination for muck diving. In the sheltered, sediment-rich bay, the volcanic slopes give way to black sand plains that hide an incredible collection of the rare and bizarre. Here, patient divers are rewarded with sightings of the legendary psychedelic frogfish, the delicate Ambon scorpionfish, a stunning variety of mimic octopus, and the enigmatic rhinopia. It is a captivating treasure hunt that reveals the astonishing adaptability of marine life.
Please note that on the final full day, only 2 morning dives will be offered.
Day 11
Before you depart, savour a last delicious breakfast on board Scubaspa Zen at a time that suits your schedule.
A quick reminder: this itinerary is occasionally run in the reverse direction, so please double-check the port information provided above for your exact trip details.
Triton Bay, Banda Sea & Ambon
Trip highlights: whale sharks, whales, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Ambon Bay, Nusa Laut, Banda Islands: Run, Ai, Banda Api, Batu Kapal, Banda Neira, Pohon Miring; Koon, Fak-Fak or Papisoi, Triton Bay (incl. bagans)
10 nights: Choose between 22-26 dives or 11 spa treatments (or 10 dives and 6 spa treatments).
7 nights: Choose between 16-19 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
At the harbour in Kaimana, you'll board the splendid liveaboard Scubaspa Zen to settle into your cabin. The first day continues with a welcome session from the crew and an important boat briefing from the Cruise Manager. As evening falls, enjoy a welcome dinner in the open-air restaurant.
Core Days
Triton Bay is an absolute world-class diving destination, celebrated for its unique and relatively unexplored marine environments. Its exceptional biodiversity features stunning soft coral gardens, vast forests of black coral, and rugged rock formations that create a dramatic seascape above and below the surface. Divers are rewarded with potential sightings of majestic whale sharks, curious epaulette sharks, resident pilot whales, and large schools of bumphead parrotfish. The macro life is equally impressive, with frequent encounters with pygmy seahorses, harlequin shrimp, and orang-utan crabs.
Meanwhile, the Banda Islands promise pristine, colourful corals teeming with life, from large pelagic to endemic species like the Ambon scorpionfish. The vibrant reefs are home to massive schools of damsels, red tooth triggerfish, and angelfish, while dolphins and whales are often spotted in the surrounding sea. This unforgettable cruise also includes a land tour to the historically fascinating Spice Islands, adding a cultural dimension to the aquatic adventure.
Ambon Bay is renowned as a muck-diving paradise. Its dark sandy slopes and sheltered bays host an incredible array of rare and endemic critters, including the psychedelic Ambon scorpionfish, rhinopias, and a stunning variety of nudibranchs and octopus species. Meanwhile, the nearby island of Nusa Laut offers a contrasting experience with its exceptionally clear waters, vibrant coral slopes, and relaxed drift dives. Here, colourful soft corals and sea fans attract large schools of sweetlips, batfish, and bannerfish, providing beautiful wide-angle diving in pristine conditions.
Day 11
Enjoy one final breakfast aboard Scubaspa Zen before your disembarkation in Ambon, timed according to your onward travel plans.
Please be aware that this liveaboard itinerary may sometimes operate in reverse, so it's advised to confirming the specific port details in the trip schedule.
Raja Ampat National Park North & Central (8 Days / 7 Nights - 19 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Mioskon, Cape Kri, Friwinbonda, Gam, Aljui Bay, Wayag, Ranger's Jetty, Kawe, Penemu, Rufus, Mansuar, Sawandarek Village. Choose between 16-19 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
Board a dive boat at Sorong Harbour for the transfer to Waisai, where you will embark on the splendid Scubaspa Zen. After a short rest to settle into your cabin, the Cruise Manager will host a welcome briefing and introduce the crew. The evening concludes with a welcome dinner.
Core Days
Renowned as the epicentre of marine life, Raja Ampat's northern and central regions offer a spectacular showcase of the planet's greatest marine biodiversity. This premier global destination welcomes you with an astonishing cast of characters in waters that are remarkably clear and rich. Prepare to be greeted by bustling schools of bumphead parrotfish and sweetlips, while turtles, triggerfish, and cryptic critters like the mushroom coral pipefish navigate vast, vibrant gardens of soft coral. Encounters are commonplace with majestic oceanic manta rays, endemic wobbegong sharks, patrolling blacktip reef sharks, and massive moving walls of trevally and barracuda. From the smallest bobtail squid to graceful stingrays and a kaleidoscope of nudibranchs, the ecosystem here thrives at every level.
The northern reaches of the park, encompassing the iconic Wayag and Kawe islands, present a landscape of jaw-dropping grandeur. Above water, this area is famous for its breathtaking vista of scattered, mushroom-shaped karst islets. Below the surface, the liveaboard diving with the Scubaspa Zen is defined by dramatic submerged pinnacles and steep walls that act as magnets for pelagic action. Here, in the deep blue channels, you have an increased chance of encountering schooling hammerheads and dogtooth tuna, while the reefs pulse with life. This region offers a sense of raw, remote adventure, where each dive site feels like a frontier exploration in the heart of the Coral Triangle.
In contrast, the central region, focused around the Dampier Strait and islands like Mansuar, Gam, and Kri, is the bustling heart of Raja Ampat's famous biodiversity. This area is where you will experience the legendary 'fish vortexes' at sites like Cape Kri, where the sheer density of fish is overwhelming. The nutrient-rich currents funnelling through the straits fuel an explosion of life, making every dive a dynamic event. It is also home to renowned cleaning stations like Manta Sandy, where giant oceanic mantas glide in for their daily hygiene. The reefs here are often shallower and densely covered in a stunning mix of hard and soft corals, providing a colourful backdrop for both macro life and wide-angle action.
Day 8
After a final breakfast of croissants and coffee, your liveaboard cruise with Scubaspa Zen concludes in Sorong.
Komodo National Park & Sumbawa
Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Nusa Penida, Sumbawa: Gili Kondo. Moyo, Teluk Saleh, Satonda, Sangeang; Komodo: Gili Banta, Gili Lawa Darat: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Shotgun, Batu Bolong. Dragon walk, nature and waterfall walk, scenic viewpoint hike.
For 10 nights: Choose between 22-26 dives or 11 spa treatments (or 10 dives and 6 spa treatments).
For 6 nights: Choose between 13-16 dives or 7 spa treatments (or 5 dives and 3 spa treatments).
Day 1
The Scubaspa Zen crew will greet at the harbour in Bali to board the Scubaspa Zen. Enjoy a freshly baked pastry and a pressed coffee, a short rest and then unpack. There will be crew introductions and a boat briefing led by the Cruise Manager, which will be followed by a buffet-style lunch at the al fresco restaurant. Early afternoon the liveaboard will arrive at the tropical paradise of Nusa Penida for a drift dive across pristine coral. This is a great way to spend the afternoon and get a taste of what’s to come on the rest of the cruise. As the sun sets, take a seat in the top deck open-air lounge area with a cool freshly made drink in hand and enjoy the surroundings before you set sail overnight to the next stop. Dinner will also be served this day.
Core Days
Prepare for an unforgettable underwater spectacle in Komodo National Park, a paradise for liveaboard divers. The macro-life is exceptional, featuring rare critters like sea apples, sea squirts and tunicates, alongside the elusive blue-ringed octopus, zebra crabs, and countless vibrant nudibranchs.
Yet the diving offers far more, with thrilling drift dives along drop-offs revealing grey reef sharks, schools of surgeonfish, giant trevally, and turtles. The reefs are a blast of colour, adorned with soft corals and teeming with life, while the presence of manta rays and dolphins is common at certain sites.
The safari also explores Sumbawa's pristine reefs, celebrated for their clarity and health, offering encounters with reef sharks and the chance to spot majestic whale sharks in the early morning in Saleh Bay.
Above water, adventures continue with treks to see Komodo dragons and hikes to stunning viewpoints and waterfalls.
Please note that on the final full day, only 2 dives are scheduled before the liveaboard begins its cruise to port.
Final Day
Enjoy one final breakfast aboard Scubaspa Zen in Labuan Bajo before your departure.
Please be aware that this itinerary may also operate in the reverse direction; please confirm the specific port details for your liveaboard trip dates.
Raja Ampat & Triton Bay (11 Days / 10 Nights - 26 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Misool - Daram, Wayilbatan, Pelee, Fiabacet; Dampier Strait, Cape Kri, Mioskon; Pisang, Fak-Fak, Triton Bay (incl. bagans). Visit waterfall. Choose between 22-26 dives or 11 spa treatments (or 10 dives and 6 spa treatments).
Day 1
Your journey begins as the yacht crew warmly welcomes you at Kaimana Airport or your local hotel. After a short transfer to the harbour, you’ll step aboard the luxurious Scubaspa Zen liveaboard, where you can settle in and unpack. The Cruise Manager will introduce the crew and provide a comprehensive boat briefing, ensuring you’re well-acquainted with life onboard. As the sun sets, savour a delicious buffet-style welcome dinner at the al fresco restaurant, marking the start of your underwater adventure.
Core Days
Prepare for world-class diving with the Scubaspa Zen liveaboard in Triton Bay, a relatively unexplored biodiversity hotspot. Marvel at soft coral gardens, towering black coral forests, and dramatic rock formations, both above and below the water. Keep your eyes peeled for epaulette sharks, pilot whales, and massive schools of bumphead parrotfish. Macro enthusiasts will delight in critters like frogfish, xeno crabs, and countless shrimps. One of the highlights will be the chance to swim with whale sharks at the bagan fishing platforms.
Misool, in the southern part of Raja Ampat, is a paradise for divers seeking both macro and pelagic encounters. The soft coral gardens at iconic sites like Magic Mountain and Boo Windows, attract schooling fish, reef sharks, and majestic manta rays, while its intricate maze of caves and overhangs shelter wobbegongs and rare critters like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs. With pristine coral walls, serene lagoons, and thrilling drift dives, Misool combines breathtaking scenery with unforgettable marine life encounters.
When you’re not diving, take a break with a scenic tender ride to Fak-Fak’s breathtaking waterfall, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in tranquil waters.
Note: On the final full day, only 2 dives are scheduled before the yacht begins its journey to port. Cap off the expedition with sunset cocktails and a farewell dinner under the stars.
Day 11
Enjoy a final morning onboard with fresh croissants and hot drinks before disembarking and transferring to Sorong Airport or your hotel, depending on your onward plans.
Please note: This itinerary may occasionally operate in reverse so be sure to confirm your trip’s specific port details.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
Onboard the Scubaspa ZEN liveaboard, embark on a culinary journey that delights the senses with exceptional flavours and artistry. The talented chefs craft masterful dishes designed to impress, offering a diverse selection of gourmet cuisine tailored to all dietary preferences. Each day begins with a sumptuous breakfast, followed by a lavish lunch, both served in the open-air area on the main deck, allowing you to dine with stunning sea views. As evening falls, indulge in an exquisite à la carte dinner, where specially created menus set your taste buds tingling.
* The breakfast buffet features a wide array of options such as fresh fruits, yogurts, pastries, a selection of cereals, and a rotating hot station for eggs, sausages, bacon, and pancakes.
* Lunch is an international spread, offering a variety of salads, fresh bread, hot soups, and several main courses which may include grilled fish, pasta dishes, and Asian-inspired wok creations, ensuring there is something for every taste.
* For dinner, you will be presented with an elegant multi-course à la carte menu, a true culinary highlight of the the Scubaspa ZEN liveaboard cruises featuring gourmet dishes like seared tuna steaks, beef tenderloin, or locally inspired seafood, all crafted to impress.
Throughout the day, complimentary snacks, fresh fruit, and cookies are available to keep your energy levels high between dives. For your refreshment, a selection of complimentary beverages including coffee, a wide range of teas, soft drinks, and still & sparkling water are available all day.
The ZEN Bar, set beside the restaurant with sweeping bow views, offers the perfect setting for relaxation. Complete the perfect day by joining staff and fellow dive guests for the daily happy hour to savour premium wines, champagne, or cocktails.
As a special extra on all cruises - you can look forward to a memorable beach BBQ, a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a grilled feast and sunset drinks on a secluded shore.
