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SEAHORSE

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33m / 109ft MAX 16 NITROX WIFI

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At a glance:
  • Visits Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Sulawesi, Wakatobi
  • Complimentary nitrox for certified divers
  • Cabins with ensuite bathrooms
  • Wet room with table for cameras, rinse tanks
  • Sea kayaks onboard
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The search for the Coral Triangle’s spectacular, yet often remote, dive sites requires a vessel that marries sleek design with proven operational capability. The 33-metre SMY Seahorse liveaboard is exactly that: a comfortable timber-hulled ship with a long track record of successfully charting Indonesia’s premier diving regions. Operating under skilled ownership, the Seahorse proudly maintains the high service standards set by its sister liveaboard, MV Ambai, giving divers confidence in their choice.

The atmosphere on the Seahorse is decidedly personal, accommodating a relaxed maximum of just 16 guests. This intimate number is supported by a large crew of 17, resulting in an outstanding staff-to-guest ratio that guarantees attentive service throughout the cruise. Guests are housed in 8 spacious, air-conditioned cabins, each equipped with a private en-suite bathroom and the option of a porthole or window.

The Seahorse liveaboard is equipped for both activity and repose. The air-conditioned lounge provides the main indoor social space, featuring a full entertainment system for relaxing downtime. Conversely, the huge sundeck offers plenty of open lounging space with comfortable furnishings for enjoying the tropical climate and views. Furthermore, acknowledging the need for total relaxation, guests have the appealing option of indulging in an Indonesian massage directly onboard the Seahorse.

Diving operations are well catered for. Scuba divers benefit from complimentary nitrox, enabling them to maximise bottom time at iconic Indonesian walls, pinnacles and reefs. The dive deck is intelligently laid out, including a dedicated camera table and a practical 'wet room' area for rinsing and preparing sensitive photography gear.

The trip schedule is seasonally determined, reflecting an operator’s commitment to placing guests in the best possible conditions at any given time of year. Between October and April, the Seahorse liveaboard focuses its extensive dive trips on the biodiversity hotspots of West Papua (Raja Ampat) and Halmahera. For the second half of the calendar, from May to October, the Seahorse liveaboard relocates to explore the unique dive sites of Komodo National Park, alongside the fascinating historical waters of the Banda Islands and Alor.

With its combination of excellent service, tailored facilities, and highly experienced seasonal routing, the Seahorse liveaboard remains a trustworthy choice for a comprehensive Indonesian dive adventure.

There are 2 Seaview double bed cabins on the upper deck, with windows. There are also 6 cabins (5 with twin beds, and 1 with double and single bed) with 2 portholes each, on the lower deck.

All the cabins have:

  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Portholes or windows
  • Toilet and hot water shower
  • Hand basin, mirror and towels
  • Round twin plug 220V mains outlet - 24 hours per day
  • Reading lights
  • Cabinet and shelves
  • Bedding
  • Fire warning system
  • Life jackets
No. of bathrooms / showers - 8 / 8 - hot water

Banda, Ambon & Forgotten Islands

Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, 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: from Ambon, Suanggi, Nusa Laut, Koon, Banda Islands, Manuk, Forgotten Islands: Tins, Nil Desperandum, Dai, Damar

Day 1
Guests are requested to board the Seahorse at Ambon harbour. Cabin allocation is undertaken upon arrival, followed by a comprehensive boat briefing that outlines safety protocols, dining schedules and dive operations. Divers then proceed to the afterdeck to set up their scuba gear. The vessel departs at mid‑day; lunch is served concurrently in the main saloon. Dinner is presented as the sun descends below the horizon. Following the evening meal, the Seahorse sets course to the east and commences its overnight transit across the Banda Sea. The outcome, upon waking, is arrival at the first remote dive location, ready for a week of exploration.

Core Days
This transit trip ventures into the remote eastern reaches of the Banda Sea, where nutrient-rich currents meet untouched reefs. The Seahorse begins with dives around Ambon Bay and nearby Suanggi. The muck diving here is world‑class: octopus, stargazers, frogfish and countless nudibranchs. Nusa Laut follows, offering coral‑covered walls and sloping reefs where schools of fusiliers and snapper drift above pristine hard corals. At Koon, the current picks up, and with it the pelagic action: dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, and reef sharks patrolling the drop‑offs.
The Seahorse liveaboard then pushes deeper into the Banda Islands. Manuk is a genuine highlight: hundreds of olive sea snakes congregate here, moving unhurried through the water column as you drift among them. The rest of the Banda group, Banda Neira, Hatta and surrounding seamounts, deliver steep volcanic walls, exceptional visibility, and the chance of schooling hammerhead sharks. Between dives, a land visit to Banda Neira offers a walk through a colonial‑era nutmeg plantation and a look at the local market.
The final segment reaches the Forgotten Islands: Tins, Nil Desperandum, Dai and Damar. These names speak to their isolation. Nil Desperandum is a submerged reef system with remarkable coral cover and big fish: silky sharks, barracuda, rainbow runners. Dai and Damar feature patch reefs and coral bommies rising from deep water, where schools of surgeonfish and bumphead parrotfish graze.
Only 2 dives run on the last full day, after which the Seahorse begins its overnight cruise toward the disembarkation port.

Final Day
The Seahorse has carried you through some of Indonesia’s least‑visited waters. Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Saumlaki harbour.
This itinerary sometimes operates in reverse; check the exact port details when booking.

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: Sumbawa: Moyo, Sangeang: Tekno Reef, Black Forest, Deep Purple; Gili Banta: Tanjung Rusa, GPS Point, Rollercoaster, Ambai Point; Komodo: Crystal Rock, Gili Lawa, Castle Rock, Karang Makassar, Shot Gun, Lampu, Sebayor, Tatawa Besar, Tatawa Kecil, Siaba, Batu Bolong, Manta Alley, Pink Beach, German Flag; Padar: Secret Garden, 3 Sisters; Rinca: Cannibal Rock, Yellow Wall, Vanitu, Torpedo, Rodeo

Day 1
Your expedition gets under way the moment you step aboard the Seahorse in Serangan, Bali. Following cabin allocation, the crew delivers a full vessel orientation. You then have an hour to assemble your dive equipment on the shaded rear deck. With that done, the lines are cast off before midday. Lunch arrives as the coastline of Bali recedes, and you quickly find the ship's rhythm. Dinner appears on the table just as the light fades. Throughout the night, the Seahorse pushes east, charting a direct line toward the remote dive sites of Sumbawa.

Core Days
The Seahorse liveaboard unveils a string of dive sites that stretches from the volcanic fringes of Sumbawa to Komodo's legendary current-swept reefs. The journey begins east of the park. Around Moyo and Satonda, underwater volcanoes have sculpted black sand slopes into flourishing macro habitats. You drift above rocky bommies that host pygmy seahorses, while reef sharks patrol shallower ledges. Night dives here reveal the silent ballet of stargazers, bobtail squid and the occasional cuttlefish. This is muck diving with a twist: evidence of geothermal vents continually sends a shiver of silver bubbles up from the seafloor.
At Sangeang, an active volcano smokes above the water and shapes an otherworldly underwater realm. The black sand of Tekno Reef and Deep Purple is mineral-rich, fuelling growth that draws a different cast of characters: frogfish tucked into volcanic rubble, ornate ghost pipefish drifting near sea pens, and vast congregations of nudibranchs. Some dives take you over bubble reefs, where warm volcanic gases percolate through the sand. From this strange beauty, the Seahorse crosses into the Komodo National Park proper and the channel between Gili Banta and the main island. Gili Banta's sites, GPS Point, Rollercoaster, live up to their names. You launch into exhilarating drifts past pinnacles covered in sea fans, with mantas materialising from the blue. At GPS Point, eagle rays cruise the ridge while trevallies hunt in formation.
North and central Komodo demand your full attention. Crystal Rock and Castle Rock are rarely dived separately; you visit both, each a granite seamount rising from the depths. Hard corals cover every available surface; reef sharks circle the base; above, the water column fills with barracuda, tunas, and schooling fusiliers. Shotgun is exactly what experienced divers hope for: a narrow channel that accelerates you between 2 walls, exiting into a lagoon where turtles graze on seagrass. Gili Lawa, Siaba and Tatawa Besar offer something more controlled: gentle drifts over coral gardens, with white-tip sharks resting under overhangs. At Manta Alley, you settle onto the sand and wait. They come in close, sometimes within arm's reach, as cleaner wrasse pick at their gills.
South of Komodo, the terrain shifts again. Padar's Secret Garden and 3 Sisters are submerged pinnacles draped in gorgonian fans; the current here is manageable, the marine life abundant. Around Rinca, the Seahorse liveaboard finds some of the park's most revered spots. Cannibal Rock is a small seamount that hosts everything from pygmy seahorses to giant trevallies. Yellow Wall lives up to its name: a near-vertical face of yellow soft corals, with sea fans spreading wide between overhangs. Torpedo Alley is the night dive that macro photographers dream about: torpedo rays emerge from the black sand, alongside flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimp and wonderpus. Vanitu and Rodeo complete the circuit with walls and pinnacles that command respect.
Only 2 dives run on the final full day, after which the vessel begins its transit toward Flores.

Final Day
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Labuan Bajo harbour. The Seahorse has shown you the full range of Komodo and Sumbawa, and you leave with a logbook fuller than you imagined, and the satisfaction of having dived one of the world's great marine parks on your own terms.

Raja Ampat & Halmahera

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: from Raja Ampat: Dampier Strait: Mioskon, Sardine Reef, Manta Sandy, Misool: Faronid, No Contest, Love Potion, Andiamo, Cany Store, Boo, Yellow Reef, Fiabacet, Nudi Rock; Pisang, Halmahera: Patiniti Strait, Proco, Saleh Besar, Kusu, Nanas, Goweba, Manis, Lagioma, Failonga, Maitara

Day 1
You walk onto the Seahorse at Sorong harbour. Your cabin awaits; the crew greets you with a calm smile and a thorough safety walkthrough. You then ready your scuba gear, every hose, every clip placed just so. The vessel slips its moorings around noon. Lunch is a quiet affair, eaten as the first islands slide past. By evening, dinner is served under a ceiling of stars. The vessel then points its bow toward the Dampier Strait and, beyond that, into the pristine waters of Misool. You sleep to the gentle hum of an overnight crossing, dreaming of Halmahera.

Core Days
This trip stitches together 2 of Indonesia's most distinctive diving regions. The Seahorse begins in Raja Ampat, working the Dampier Strait around Mioskon and Sardine Reef. At Manta Sandy, you settle onto the sand as reef mantas pass through the cleaning station. Then the vessel pushes south into Misool, where the limestone karsts plunge into water of extraordinary clarity. Farondi, No Contest, Love Potion, Candy Store, Fiabacet, these names read like a wishlist. At Nudi Rock, schooling barracuda and hunting giant trevally patrol the wall, while grey reef sharks work the drop-off. Candy Store delivers on its promise: a slope carpeted in hard and soft corals, home to pygmy seahorses and an almost excessive variety of nudibranchs. Pisang rewards those who stare into the blue: tuna and mackerel often show themselves offshore.
The second half of the cruise crosses into Halmahera. This is less-frequented water, and it feels that way. The Seahorse moves through the Patiniti Strait, where nutrient-rich currents fuel a vibrant ecosystem. At Proco and around the Saleh Besar and Kusu islands, the dive sites range from coral-encrusted slopes to sea mounts and reef ridges. Goweba, Manis, Lagioma, Failonga, each offers something different: a wall thick with sea fans, a bommie where Napoleon wrasse hang, a black sand slope where frogfish and walking sharks reveal themselves to the patient. Many of Halmahera's dive sites are sea mounts with rocky substrates and large bommies covered in soft corals of every colour. The fish life is intense. Schools of batfish and surgeonfish form bait balls that attract tunas and mackerel. Reef sharks patrol the edges. The Goraichi islands, visited on the return leg, feature sheer drop-offs and a manta cleaning station that sees regular visits from both reef and oceanic mantas.
Only 2 dives run on the last full day, leaving the afternoon for the Seahorse to begin its passage back to Ternate.

Final Day
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Ternate harbour. The Seahorse liveaboard has shown you 2 faces of the Coral Triangle: the biodiversity capital of Raja Ampat and the raw, untamed reefs of Halmahera, and you leave with a logbook that tells a complete story.
This trip sometimes runs in reverse; check the exact port details when booking.

Raja Ampat & Triton Bay

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: Triton Bay: Larry Dive's Heaven, Batu Aruba, Flasher Beach, Little Komodo, Saruenus, Xmas Rock, Disneyland and GT Rock; Pisang Island, Raja Ampat: South East Misool, Boo, South Misool, Pelee, East Misool, Daram Islands, Dampier Strait, Manta Sandy, Cape Kri, Sardine Reef. Trek to see bird of paradise, beach visit, tree kangaroo land visit, waterfall visit.

Day 1
Ease into liveaboard life from the moment you come aboard the Seahorse in Sorong. A welcome drink in hand, you are shown to your cabin. The boat briefing is unhurried but complete. You then wander to the dive deck to unpack and rig your scuba gear; no rush, just quiet concentration. The ship leaves harbour in the mid‑afternoon, slipping away without fuss. Lunch is a casual spread; dinner comes later, served just as the sun dips behind the limestone karsts. The crew points the bow toward the Dampier Strait, and the Seahorse glides through a calm night, headed for Triton Bay.

Core Days
This dive cruise follows a southbound route, beginning with the fabled Dampier Strait before pushing deep into Misool and then crossing into the waters of Triton Bay. The Seahorse liveaboard spends its early days working the central channels: Manta Sandy delivers the quiet thrill of reef mantas gliding through the cleaning station, while Cape Kri and Sardines live up to their reputations for fish counts that top 300 species in a single hour. Schools of trevally, barracuda and fusiliers fill the water column, with reef sharks patrolling the reef edge. At Penemu, a surface interval trek to a viewpoint over the karst lagoon , often called Little Wayag, provides the kind of panorama that lingers in memory.
Then the Seahorse pushes south into Misool. Sites like No Contest, Love Potion, Fantasea, Nudi Rock and Yellow Reef offer a mix of vertical walls, swim-throughs, and hard coral gardens in near‑pristine condition. At Boo Rocks, you drop through a pair of openings cut into the pinnacle from surface to depth. At Fiabacet, the soft coral cover is dense enough to feel overwhelming.
From Misool, Seahorse crosses into Triton Bay. This is less‑frequented water, and it shows. Triton Bay is known for its vibrant soft coral gardens, black coral forests, and the chance of whale sharks gathering near local fishing platforms. Dive sites range from current‑swept pinnacles to sheltered bays where visibility softens but the macro life compensates. At Larry's Dive Heaven, cascades of boulders are draped in sea fans and gorgonians, with pygmy seahorses tucked into every pliable surface. Little Komodo, Bo's Rainbow, and Flasher Beach deliver endless colour and endless critters.
Between dives, the Seahorse offers a jungle trek to see the extraordinary Wilson's bird of paradise, a visit to a waterfall that plunges directly into the sea, and a search for tree kangaroos in the lowland forest. A stop at a local fishing platform (bagan) provides a unique surface interval: whale sharks often congregate here, and you can slip into the water to observe them at close range.

Final Day
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Kaimana harbour. The Seahorse liveaboard has shown you 2 distinct portions of West Papua - the biodiversity heart of Misool and the raw, untamed beauty of Triton Bay - and you leave with a logbook that tells a story few divers can claim.
This itinerary sometimes operates in reverse; check the exact port details when booking.

Raja Ampat National Park South & Central

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: Misool, Fiabacet, Farondi Islands, Kri, Penemu, Batanta, Alyui Bay and Waigeo. Non-diving activities: beach hopping, beach barbecues, a climb in Penemu for its breathtaking view, local village tours, jellyfish lake trip, Blue River visit, and a trek to see the birds of paradise.

Day 1
You board at Sorong harbour. Cabin allocation is completed within 15 minutes, followed by a boat briefing from the cruise director. Next, you set up your dive gear on the purpose‑built deck, check your BCD, test your inflator, note your weight requirements. The vessel departs at mid‑day. Lunch is served while the crew locks in a course for the southern reefs of Misool. A second meal, dinner, appears in the early evening. The Seahorse then travels south through the night, arriving at the first dive site by dawn.

Core Days
This tour balances serious diving with the kind of surface intervals that make Raja Ampat unforgettable. The Seahorse spends its active days moving through Misool and the central region. In Misool, the limestone karsts plunge into clear water; at Fiabacet and the Farondi Islands, the diving centres on steep walls draped in gorgonian fans and hard coral gardens. You drift past pygmy seahorses tucked into sea fans, wobbegongs motionless on ledges, and the occasional passing shark or giant trevally. Kri and Penemu offer world‑class current dives. Cape Kri’s fish counts are legendary, while Penemu’s Melissa’s Garden demands fine buoyancy and rewards with near‑pristine coral cover. Batanta and Alyui Bay add a different flavour: sloping reefs, cleaner stations where mantas sometimes visit, and a quieter rhythm between dives.
Between dives, the Seahorse liveaboard builds in experiences that take you above the waterline. A climb in Penemu rewards with that famous panoramic view of karsts scattered across turquoise water, a scene that stays with you long after the trip ends. There are beach barbecues on white sand, with the crew grilling fresh catch as the sun sets. The Blue River offers a freshwater drift through a forested canyon, a surreal break from saltwater. A trek inland brings you to a viewing site for the magnificent birds of paradise; a genuine privilege, guided by local trackers who know exactly where to wait. There is also a trip to a non‑stinging jellyfish lake, where you float among pulsing golden bells, and a visit to a traditional Papuan village to see how life works on the water’s edge.
Only 2 dives run on the last full day, leaving the afternoon for a relaxed cruise back towards Sorong.

Final Day
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Sorong. The Seahorse has shown you not just the reefs of central and southern Raja Ampat, but the landscapes, the wildlife and the quiet moments in between. A complete picture of one of the world’s great archipelagos.

Raja Ampat, Banda & Forgotten Islands

Trip highlights: hammerhead 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, Fiabacet, Penemu; Pisang, Koon, Banda Islands: Banda Neira, Hatta, Suanggi, Manuk, Serua, Forgotten islands: Nil Desperandum, Dai, and Barasadi

Day 1
Board the Seahorse liveaboard at Sorong harbour, a yacht that has plied these spice‑route waters for over a decade. Cabin allocation takes place first, then a comprehensive boat briefing that echoes traditional maritime custom. You prepare your dive equipment on the afterdeck, a ritual repeated by hundreds of explorers before you. As lunch is brought out, the vessel departs. The crew sets a southerly course toward the Misool archipelago. Dinner follows as the last light leaves the sky. The Seahorse then sails through the night, heading deep into the Banda Sea and toward the Forgotten Islands

Core Days
This expedition traces an arc across 3 of Indonesia's most storied marine regions. The Seahorse begins in Raja Ampat's southern reaches. Around Misool, the limestone karsts rise sheer from jade water. At Daram, submerged pinnacles and ridges are draped in gorgonian fans and soft corals; schooling reef fish fill the water column, with reef sharks patrolling the deeper edges. Fiabacet offers a classic Misool experience with exceptionally clear water, shallow coral gardens for relaxed drifting, and deeper walls where bigger pelagics cruise. Penemu follows, with hard coral gardens that demand fine buoyancy and reward with near‑pristine cover. The current brings nutrients; you drift past trevallies, tunas, and sometimes mantas, with the endemic wobbegong shark lying motionless on rocky ledges.
From Misool, the Seahorse pushes west into the Banda Sea. The Banda Islands, Suanggi, Manuk and Serua, offer a dramatic shift in terrain. Around Banda Neira, mandarinfish dot the harbour walls, historic volcanic landscapes give way to coral‑covered walls, swim‑throughs and bommies carpeted in vibrant soft corals. At Suanggi, reef slopes host colourful fish life, with the chance of schooling hammerhead sharks in the blue. Manuk is known for something entirely different: hundreds of olive sea snakes congregate here, unhurried and unbothered as you drift among them. Serua delivers nutrient‑rich walls where bait balls attract hammerhead sharks, tuna, jacks and more sea snakes. Visibility can be exceptional, and the sense of remoteness is complete.
The final segment of the cruise reaches the Forgotten Islands. Here, the Seahorse liveaboard visits Nil Desperandum, Dai and Barasadi, names that speak to their isolation. Nil Desperandum is a submerged reef system with remarkable visibility and healthy coral cover. Dai and Barasadi feature beautiful hard coral gardens, patch reefs and coral bommies rising from the seafloor. The nutrient‑rich currents that sweep through this region attract dogtooth tuna, reef sharks and schooling hammerheads, while the reefs themselves hold an abundance of macro life for those who look closely.
Only 2 dives run on the last full day, after which the vessel begins its passage toward the disembarkation port.

Final Day
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Saumlaki harbour. The Seahorse has shown you 3 distinct faces of eastern Indonesia - the biodiversity heart of Raja Ampat, the volcanic walls of the Banda Sea, and the untouched reefs of the Forgotten Islands.

Raja Ampat, Lembeh & Halmahera

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Dampier Strait: Mioskon, Sardine Reef, Manta Sandy, Misool: Faronid, No Contest, Love Potion, Andiamo, Cany Store, Boo, Yellow Reef, Fiabacet, Nudi Rock, Pisang, Halmahera: Patinti Strait, Proco, Saleh Besar, Kusu, Nanas, Goweba, Manis, Lagioma, Failonga, Maitara, Lembeh: Hairball, Nudi Falls, Police Pier, Nudi Retreat, Coral Garden

Day 1
Boarding occurs at Sorong harbour. Cabin allocation precedes a methodical boat briefing, covering emergency procedures and deck layout. Gear configuration follows: each diver claims a station, checks cylinder pressures, and secures regulators. The vessel gets under way at mid‑morning. A hot lunch is served in the main saloon while the crew inputs the first waypoint: the Dampier Strait. A second hot meal (dinner) concludes the day's service. The Seahorse then travels through the hours of darkness, crossing the Raja Ampat seascape toward the Lembeh Strait.

Core Days
This safari connects 3 of Indonesia's most distinctive diving regions. The Seahorse begins in Raja Ampat, working the Dampier Strait around Mioskon and Sardine Reef. At Manta Sandy, you settle onto the sand as reef mantas glide through the cleaning station. Misool follows, the southern limestone karsts plunge into clear water, and the current delivers nutrients that sustain some of the healthiest hard coral gardens in the archipelago. You drift over fields of table corals and sea fans, with pygmy seahorses tucked into the gorgonians. Wobbegongs lie motionless on ledges. At Fiabacet and Nudi Rock, the macro life is exceptional: ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and nudibranchs in colours you cannot name.
From Misool, the Seahorse liveaboard crosses into Halmahera. This is less frequented water, and it shows. The Patinti Strait and sites like Proco, Saleh Besar, Kusu, and Nanas offer a mix of volcanic black sand, pristine coral slopes, and the occasional wreck. Under the docks at Makian and Lilai, muck diving reveals bobbit worms, frogfish and walking sharks. Elsewhere, schooling barracuda and bumphead parrotfish cruise the walls. The reefs feel untouched, with table corals the size of small cars, soft corals in burnt orange and purple. It is a reminder of what the Coral Triangle looked like before it became well known.
The final stop is the Lembeh Strait. By now you have seen big reefs and big fish. Lembeh flips the script entirely. Black volcanic sand slopes, no current, and an astonishing cast of the strange and secretive. The Seahorse anchors in Bitung, and you spend your remaining dives at Hairball, Police Pier, and Nudi Retreat. Mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimp, skeleton shrimp, seahorses, and more species of nudibranch than you can count.
Only 2 morning dives run on the last full day, leaving the afternoon for the vessel to reposition.

Final Day
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Bitung (Lembeh).
The trip occasionally runs in reverse; check the exact port details when booking.


[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].

The pursuit of world-class diving in Indonesia is made all the more enjoyable by the exceptional hospitality onboard the Seahorse liveaboard, where a routine of up to 4 daily dives is perfectly supported by generous and varied cuisine.

The day is planned for divers to maximise time in the water. Your morning starts with a light breakfast of coffee, tea, fruit, and toast before the first dive. Upon surfacing, a full cooked breakfast is served, featuring hot items like eggs and offering American or Continental selections to thoroughly prepare you for the second dive.

Meals are served either buffet-style in the air-conditioned saloon or, when conditions permit, on the open deck. The Seahorse kitchen prides itself on a non-fixed menu that expertly blends Indonesian, Asian, and Spanish cuisine, ensuring you experience both new local flavours and international comforts. Lunch is a substantial buffet, provided before the afternoon's third dive, and selections might include options such as Avocado Shrimp Salad, steaks, lasagne, or even chorizo and Spanish ham.

The day's diving often culminates with a fourth, optional night dive. Dinner is then prepared and served inside the air-conditioned saloon after the final dive. Evening meals offer fresh fish and cooked meat, alongside consistently available fresh salad and fruit. A sample sequence might involve Minestrone Soup, followed by Grilled Mackerel with vegetables, completed by a homemade dessert like ice cream, an ideal way to conclude the diving day. A selection of wine, beer, and spirits is available for purchase to accompany dinner.

Complimentary amenities include coffee, tea, fresh milk, soft drinks, water, fruit, and biscuits throughout the day. The cruise catering arrangements on the Seahorse liveaboard begin with lunch on the first day. Guests with vegetarian or other special dietary requirements should inform the crew in advance so the chefs can accommodate those needs.
Customer rating - Excellent
"I loved every moment on this boat. Staff was friendly and ensured everyone felt at home. For me, following a vegan diet, they prepared special food every day giving me food of same quality and variety as all other guests. Delicous meals. Atmospheric boat (Indonesian phinisi, wodden boat), newly renovated, spacious cabins incl the ensuite bathrooms - comfy beds, great sundeck. The staff gave us an unforgettable evening on the beach when we had a Christmas barbecue. They entertained us with local songs, great food and had decorated the beach better than for a beach wedding. Best overall liveaboard experience out of 9 liveaboards I have done around the world. Plus of course the Raja Ampat itself was a fantastic diving experience." - , Sweden, 02 February 2020 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"The dive boat was fab, the cabins are roomy with lots of storage space and the dive deck was set up really well. We had 4 dive guides so there was never more than 4 guests per dive guide. All the guides were brilliant and we enjoyed all our divers. The food was great and the dives were some of the best we have ever had." - , United Kingdom, 04 March 2020 ...

Customer rating - Very good
"The boat was very nice and the cabins were confortable and nice. The dive briefing was not accurate enough. Dive sites were amazing. Food was good." - , Italy, 24 December 2018 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"Great and helpful staffs. Experienced, responsible and funny dive masters and dive guides. Facilities are basic except the ship is wobbling when wave is strong." - , Malaysia, 23 December 2016 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"We had a wonderful time diving with Seahorse! Although the liveaboard is not a luxury type but the facilities are good, clean and overall operation is very organized. The cruise director (Daniel) is very responsible and always make sure the dive sites is save for the divers. The crew staffs are very friendly and helpful. The chef, Pak Udin is surprisingly good." - , Malaysia, 22 December 2016 ...

Customer rating - Very good
"The service was top-notch. Staff and crew were very helpful and left no stone unturned to spoil the guests. Particularly Crew Master Cici is extremely hands-on, knowledgable, reliable and helpful. " - , Netherlands, 13 September 2016 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"I was lucky enough to have a small group 5 of a possible 16 spots. Great dive guides, crew and cook was awesome. Go for the deluxe cabin if you can." - , USA, 9 February 2015 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"Outstanding 11 day dive trip in Raja Ampat, I rented the 15 L Tanks & BCD ... of all my 650 plus dives this trip was the very best , astonishing diverse corals & sea life .. the staff on the boat were all absolutely outstanding, made for an unforgettable trip, I will be back for sure." - , USA, 17 November 2014 ...

Customer rating - Very good
"The crew was very helpful with the dive gear and we really enjoyed our cabin on the boat. Overall the service was very good." - , Canada, 24 July 2014 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"Food & accommodation first class, friendly helpful staff, excellent diving, excellent guides. Very interesting and varied itinerary. We will definitely take another liveaboard trip with the Seahorse." - , NZ/UK, 1 April 2007 ...

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Dive experience: The Seahorse liveaboard recommendation is - Komodo, Banda Sea, Halmahera: Level 2 / 50 logged dives. Raja Ampat, Triton Bay, Sulawesi: Level 2 / 30 logged dives.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, soft drinks, transfers to the boat from the airport and hotels, dives (as detailed in the trips above), nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (max. 4 divers per guide), tanks, weights and weightbelts, sales tax.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (USD 47 per day - includes computer and torch, needs to be pre-booked), dive insurance, port and park fees (from USD 349). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only - EUR, USD, CHF, IDR).

Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, torch (USD 9 per day), dive computer (USD 12 per day), 15 litre tank (USD 87 per cruise). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Raja Ampat: The Seahorse liveaboard safaris normally depart from Sorong in West Papua. You can fly directly to Sorong from Jakarta, Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. From Bali there are convenient connections via Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. We will help you arrange return domestic flights between Bali or Jakarta and the port of departure. There is a transfer service from the local airport to and from the boat.
Komodo: The "Komodo & Sumbaba" itineraries are quarantined-designed cruises. Guests will be collected from Denpasar Airport in the morning of the day of departure and the boat will depart from port once all guests are onboard. If they are unable to arrive in the morning, for the convenience of all participants, guests are requested to arrive 1 day early and stay a night in a local hotel. The Seahorse returns to Bali in the morning of the final day in order to carry out any necessary testing requirements, and the cruise ends after breakfast on the final day. "Komodo"-only safaris normally depart from Labuan Bajo or from Bima. Flights can be arranged by the operator.
Halmahera: The "Halmahera & Lembeh" itineraries (start and end times) are designed to fit with the Scoot Airlines flights from Singapore to Manado. For Ternate departures, fly direct to the port from Jakarta, Makassar and Manado.
Triton Bay: Fly direct to the port of Kaimana in the south of West Papua, from Sorong, connecting to Jakarta. North Sulawesi & Togian Islands: Fly direct to the port of Bitung (Manado) (from Jakarta, Bali, Singapore, Guangzhou, Nanking, Shanghai), the port of Luwuk (from Makassar and Manado), or from the port of Gorontalo (from Jakarta, Makassar and Manado). Forgotten Islands: Fly direct to the port of Saumlaki (from Ambon connecting to Jakarta and Makassar).
There is a minibus transfer service from airports to and from the Seahorse. For more details, including airlines, see our travel information section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 12 noon on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: 5% off the published price.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 25-75% for sole use, depending on season.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 7 divers and 1 extra person can join the cruise free of charge in a lower deck cabin (total 8+ guests), pay for 10 divers and 2 extra persons can join free of charge (total 12+ guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 13 guests and 4 additional persons can join the cruise free of charge.

 

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