The ultimate liveaboard experience is one that combines exceptional diving access with true onboard luxury, and the 45-metre Seaisee liveaboard achieves this balance with a distinctive modern design. Built in 2014, this imposing steel-hulled vessel, measuring 10 metres wide, stands out in the Indonesian archipelago for its sheer size and commitment to guest space. Offering tours of 7 to 10 nights, the Seaisee diving schedule spans Indonesia's most celebrated regions, from Bali to Komodo, the historic Banda Sea, and the vast wilderness of Raja Ampat.
Comfort and choice define the guest experience. The yacht accommodates up to 24 passengers, ensuring ample room across all common areas. The wide selection of cabins is a unique selling point of the Seaisee liveaboard, ranging from practical single cabins and family suites to the premium Seaview cabin, which boasts a private Jacuzzi and balcony. All rooms feature individual air-conditioning, sufficient storage, and private bathrooms, catering to various needs and budgets.
Above deck, relaxation is elevated. The upper deck is a central hub for social activity, featuring an alfresco dining area where high-quality meals are served. Guests can unwind on comfortable sun loungers or enjoy the hot tub, which is ideal for soaking up the sun or enjoying the sea breeze with a drink in hand. The Seaisee yacht’s professional service and emphasis on meal quality contribute significantly to the high-end feel of the experience.
The Seaisee liveaboard's operational setup is focused on maximising dive time and photographer convenience. Certified divers benefit from available nitrox. The large dive deck and a dedicated camera room equipped with battery charging stations ensure smooth pre- and post-dive routines. Diving activities are conducted from 3 large motorised tenders, ensuring quick and safe access to remote dive sites.
For those who wish to extend their experience beyond scuba, the Seaisee offers a variety of included amenities. Topside entertainment features a large screen TV, audio/music, and Wi-Fi internet service, alongside options like a game of poker in the evenings. The vessel’s flexibility is further demonstrated by its welcoming policy toward non-divers, who are offered an introduction dive, while all guests can enjoy complimentary paddleboards. Guests can also hire a jetski for added water-based fun.
Finally, the Seaisee liveaboard maintains a high professional standard with its laundry service included at no extra cost, reinforcing the impression of a comprehensive and stress-free diving holiday. This combination of extensive regional access, bespoke accommodation, and modern recreational facilities makes the Seaisee a confident and appealing choice for divers seeking an impressive Indonesian liveaboard.
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 Bay, Banda Islands: Suanggi, Run, Karang Hatta, Pohon Miring, Batu Kapal, Lava Flow, Banda Neira; Manuk, Serua, Forgotten Islands: Nil Desperandum, Terbang, including a visit to a Spice Island
Day 1
Boarding occurs at the pier in Ambon. Guests are welcomed by the Seaisee crew and assisted with cabin allocation. The cruise director then delivers a comprehensive boat briefing, covering all safety and operational protocols. The afternoon is dedicated to equipment configuration on the dive deck. Provided arrival times permit, an afternoon check‑dive is scheduled, marking the formal start of the Banda Sea safari. Dinner follows in the saloon.
Core Days
This tour focuses on the Ring of Fire's remote diving, combining the exceptional macro life of Ambon Bay with the pelagic thrill of the Banda and Forgotten Islands. The initial dives near Ambon Bay offer a unique muck diving environment, famous for finding unusual and rare critters, including various species of octopus, frogfish, and unique pipefish. This area provides a fascinating contrast to the blue water diving that follows.
The Seaisee then moves into the historical Banda Islands, or Spice Islands, where sheer walls and multi-coloured reefs await. Dive sites such as Suanggi, Run, Karang Hatta, and Batu Kapal offer stunning visibility and rich coral gardens that draw in pelagic species like dogtooth tuna, turtles, and mobula rays. The volcanic nature of the area is dramatically showcased at the Lava Flow site, where corals have rapidly colonised the solidified black rock, creating a unique and vibrant ecosystem. Near Banda Neira, an essential surface visit is made to a Spice Island to explore the region's history above water.
Continuing into the Forgotten Islands, the diving at these rarely visited sites is renowned for its scale and clear water, attracting schooling life. Locations like Nil Desperandum and Terbang are famed for the potential sight of schooling hammerhead sharks, reef sharks, and large trevally attracted by the nutrient-rich currents. Further south, near the volcanic island of Manuk and Serua, encounters with large colonies of sea snakes are a common and memorable feature. The expertise of the Seaisee liveaboard crew ensures you navigate these remote, current-swept areas safely, providing access to some of Indonesia's most exciting diving.
Final Day
Enjoy your last breakfast onboard before disembarking in Ambon, concluding your diving expedition through the Banda Sea and Forgotten Islands.
Banda, Ambon, Alor & Forgotten Islands
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: from Ambon, Banda Islands: Batu Kepal, Karang Hatta, Banda Neira, Pohon Miring, Laval Flow; Pulau Manuk, Serua, Forgotten Islands: Nil Desperandum, Nila, Terbang, Nyata, Gunung Api, Wetar, Reong; Alor, Pantar Strait.
Trips that use Maumere harbour will also visit Flores: Lembata, Gedong, Serbete, Adonara.
Day 1
Your deep‑water expedition launches in Ambon. Board the Seaisee, meet the crew, then listen closely to the cruise director's thorough orientation. The afternoon belongs to you: unpack in your cabin, assemble your dive gear, breathe the salt air. If all flight schedules align, an afternoon check‑dive will officially kick off your far‑reaching Indonesian safari. Dinner arrives as the sun dips behind the volcanoes.
Core Days
This phenomenal route is a traverse across the remote Ring of Fire, linking the sheer walls and pelagic action of the Banda and Forgotten Islands with the celebrated macro sites of Alor and Ambon. The Banda Islands present intense blue water diving. At sites such as Batu Kepal and Karang Hatta, strong ocean currents wash over pinnacles, attracting dogtooth tuna and reef sharks. The volcanic geology of the region is evident at Pohon Miring and the unique Laval Flow, where young coral gardens have established themselves on solidified rock. A surface stop at Banda Neira provides historical insight into this famed Spice Island region.
Pushing deeper into the Forgotten Islands, the Seaisee targets the exposed, isolated sites famous for seasonal pelagic activity. Locations like Nil Desperandum, Nila, Terbang, and Nyata are renowned for high-likelihood sightings of schooling hammerhead sharks in the clear, deep water. Near the volcanic Pulau Manuk, divers encounter large colonies of sea snakes. Other remote sites like Gunung Api, Wetar, and Reong extend the potential for big animal encounters across pristine, rarely visited reefs. The experienced crew ensures the extensive route is thoroughly covered, providing confidence as you explore these geographically remote, high-energy regions.
The final leg of the safari offers an entirely different, but equally compelling, style of diving. Alor is a goldmine for macro enthusiasts, providing rare sightings of hairy frogfish, rhinopias, and pygmy seahorses against a dramatic backdrop of volcanic sand and lush coral slopes. The deep walls and drop-offs along the Pantar Strait near Alor offer exhilarating drift diving, frequently featuring schools of fusiliers and oversized bumphead parrotfish. The comprehensive coverage offered by the Seaisee ensures you experience the full spectrum of marine life, from big pelagics to the smallest, most unusual invertebrates.
Final Day
The final morning offers a last chance to enjoy breakfast before disembarking in Alor.
Komodo National Park (6 Days / 5 Nights - 15 Dives)
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: Komodo: Sangeang, Manta Alley, Pantai Merah, Tatawa, Siaba, Gili Lawa: Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Shotgun. Dragon walk.
Day 1
Your arrival in Labuan Bajo marks the boarding point. Walk to the harbour, where the Seaisee crew directs you aboard. The cruise director then runs a mandatory orientation covering safety points, meal hours and dive deck rules. You have the rest of the afternoon to unpack your cabin and assemble your scuba gear on the spacious rear deck. Assuming flights land on time, a familiarisation check‑dive takes place before sunset. Dinner follows shortly after you rinse off.
Core Days
Diving with the Seaisee through the Komodo National Park exposes you to powerful currents that fuel some of the richest waters on the planet. The north-eastern sites demand confident diving. Around Gili Lawa, the submerged seamounts of Castle Rock and Crystal Rock are magnets for pelagic action, with schools of fusiliers and snapper hanging in the flow while grey reef sharks patrol the periphery. An adrenaline-charged drift dive through Shotgun is often possible here, offering a high-speed view of the stunning coral structure.
The tour often includes a change of pace at the volcanic island of Sangeang. Descending onto the black, iron-rich sands, you will find an ecosystem unique to this active area, where streams of thermal bubbles rise from the seabed. This habitat is a macro haven, perfect for photographers hunting for rare nudibranchs, rhinopias, and frogfish, providing a textural contrast to the hard and soft corals elsewhere.
The central and southern reaches of the park promise iconic Komodo experiences. At Tatawa and Siaba, the water may be calmer, flowing over shallow reefs and slopes frequented by resident green and hawksbill turtles. For the big fish enthusiast, Manta Alley is a signature location in the south, where consistent upwellings attract majestic oceanic manta rays to feed and visit their cleaning stations. The dedication of the Seaisee liveaboard ensures comprehensive coverage of these varied habitats.
In addition to the exceptional diving, the Seaisee trip includes essential surface highlights. You will visit Pink Beach, a location famed for the visual spectacle of its naturally tinted sand against the turquoise waters, perfect for snorkelling or a relaxing break. A crucial non-diving interlude involves a brief trek for the Dragon Walk, allowing you to stand safely near the formidable Komodo dragons in their native landscape. The expertise of the Seaisee crew and guides ensures you get the most from every moment, above and below the water.
Day 6
Wake to your final breakfast on board before you disembark in Labuan Bajo, concluding your exceptional diving holiday.
Raja Ampat National Park 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: Dampier Strait: Cape Kri, Manta Sandy, Pemenu, Yangeffo, Aljui Bay, Batanta
Day 1
You board the Seaisee at Sorong harbour to smiling faces and a friendly crew. The cruise director gives an essential orientation: short, clear and helpful. Then comes the fun part: claim your cabin, then head to the dive deck to set up your gear. Should the arrival schedule work in your favour, a familiarisation check‑dive will happen before nightfall. Dinner wraps up your first day aboard.
Core Days
The Dampier Strait, the epicentre of Raja Ampat’s biodiversity, is the primary focus, where strong tidal exchanges funnel nutrient-rich waters through the islands. This area consistently yields high fish biomass, offering world-class diving. Sites such as Cape Kri are rightly celebrated; here, divers drop onto a spectacular reef slope and current-fed pinnacle where the convergence of schools of barracuda, jacks, and grey reef sharks is often dramatic. Nearby, Pemenu and Yangeffo reveal diverse habitats, from shallow coral flats to sheltered bays, ideal for spotting turtles and large groups of cruising bumphead parrotfish.
The Seaisee diving tour reliably includes a stop at Manta Sandy, a key cleaning and feeding station where oceanic reef manta rays gather. Settling in the sand nearby allows for humbling observation of these majestic animals as they queue for attention from cleaner fish, a signature Raja Ampat encounter. While the big animal action is superb, the central park offers tremendous opportunities for macro photography. The endemic wobbegong carpet sharks are frequently encountered resting on the vibrant coral beds, alongside sightings of the minute epaulette walking shark.
A shift in scenery takes the Seaisee liveaboard west to the sheltered anchorages around Batanta and Aljui Bay. Here, the dive profile changes from swift current drifts to deliberate exploration of protected coves. Aljui Bay is particularly famed for its jetty dives and black sand muck diving, offering a treasure trove for macro enthusiasts. The contrast between Raja Ampat’s wide-angle pelagic spectacles and its intricate critters is what makes the Seaisee liveaboard safari so complete. The experienced dive guides on the Seaisee are known for locating cryptic species such as pygmy seahorses, various species of ghost pipefish, and countless colourful nudibranchs, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
Final Day
Wake up to your final morning onboard the Seaisee. A last relaxed breakfast precedes disembarkation in Sorong, concluding your scuba adventure in the Coral Triangle.
Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Ambon
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, Banda Islands: Batu Kepal, Karang Hatta, Banda Neira, Pohon Miring, Laval Flow; Koon, Raja Ampat - Misool: Andiamo, Boo Windows, Gorgonian Passage, Nudi Rock, Batanta Island
Day 1
This is where your expedition takes shape. You board the Seaisee at Sorong harbour. The crew greets you, and the cruise director runs a comprehensive orientation, your roadmap to the days ahead. You then claim your cabin and head straight to the dive deck to prep your gear. If every guest has arrived, an afternoon check‑dive puts you in the water for the first time. Dinner comes at dusk. Raja Ampat lies just beyond tomorrow's horizon, waiting for your fins.
Core Days
This grand diving expedition connects the incredible marine biodiversity of Raja Ampat with the pristine, remote waters of the Banda Sea and Ambon, offering a wealth of different experiences. The initial leg explores Misool in Raja Ampat, a region celebrated for its kaleidoscopic soft coral coverage and unique limestone topography. Key dive sites like Andiamo, Boo Windows, and Gorgonian Passage showcase towering bommies dripping in colour, often revealing sightings of endemic wobbegong sharks and the diminutive pygmy seahorses. Further west, near Batanta Island, the diving often shifts to exceptional macro life around the black sand slopes, providing rare photographic subjects.
Crossing the Banda Sea, the character of the diving changes entirely, transitioning towards dramatic walls and exhilarating pelagic encounters. The remote nature of these islands means the coral remains untouched and marine life is abundant. Stops at sites like Koon provide deep-water visibility and vast schools of fish attracted by the oceanic currents. Here, you are seeking the thrilling sight of reef sharks, dogtooth tuna, and, seasonally, the spectacular sight of schooling hammerhead sharks that patrol the outer slopes.
The Banda Islands themselves hold a unique combination of natural and historical significance. Dive sites such as Batu Kepal and Karang Hatta feature plunging drop-offs adorned with multi-coloured reefs, while Pohon Miring and the extraordinary Lava Flow site reveal coral growth that has re-colonised solidified lava beds from the Gunung Api volcano. A visit to Banda Neira allows for a land excursion to explore the history of these famed Spice Islands, offering a memorable break from the water. The dedication of the Seaisee ensures access to these rarely visited, high-quality dive sites.
The final destination is Ambon, a renowned location for its concentrated macro life. Diving in Ambon Bay provides the chance to hunt for rare critters, complementing the wide-angle splendour of Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea. This exceptional range of underwater environments, all experienced from the comfort of the Seaisee liveaboard, guarantees a comprehensive and confidence-inspiring diving holiday.
Final Day
Enjoy your final morning and last hot breakfast onboard before disembarking in Ambon.
Sangalaki, Maratua & Kakaban (7 Days / 6 Nights - 18 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, off the beaten track
Dive sites and activities: Maratua, Kakaban, Sangalaki, Derawan, Whale Shark Point
Day 1
Upon arrival at the port in Tarakan, the friendly crew will greet you and assist you in settling into your new home aboard the magnificent Seaisee liveaboard. The cruise director will conduct a boat briefing, covering essential safety procedures, onboard facilities, and introductions to the crew and fellow guests. The afternoon is yours to unpack your dive gear, relax, and prepare for the incredible diving adventure ahead in Kalimantan’s breathtaking Maratua region. If all guests arrive on schedule, an optional check dive may be offered to help you get acclimated.
To kick off your journey, delicious snacks and dinner will be served on this first evening, ensuring a perfect start to your dive-filled getaway.
Core Days
One of the most thrilling dive spots in the region, Maratua’s walls deliver exhilarating big fish encounters. Expect massive schools of chevron barracuda, hunting trevallies, thresher sharks, and more.
A natural wonder, Kakaban Island features a breathtaking jellyfish lake and is surrounded by mangrove forests and steep drop-offs. Its walls attract huge schools of trevally and barracuda, along with occasional hammerheads, grey reef and blacktip reef sharks. But the real uniqueness lies in its famous stingless jellyfish - one of only 3 places on Earth where you can safely swim (and even gently touch) these mesmerising creatures without fear of stings!
Renowned for its reef manta ray gatherings, Sangalaki’s vibrant reefs serve as cleaning and breeding stations for these graceful giants. If conditions align, lucky divers may even encounter whale sharks gliding through the blue too.
Indonesia’s largest nesting site for endangered green and hawksbill turtles, Derawan offers unforgettable encounters - whether it's watching turtles laying their eggs on the beach, or swimming alongside them in the local waters. The biodiversity here is staggering: 460 coral species (second only to Raja Ampat) and 870+ fish species, from tiny pygmy seahorses to giant manta rays.
In recent years, divers have discovered a remarkable phenomenon off Kalimantan’s coast: whale sharks gathering near traditional fishing platforms (bagans). Locally called Labetti or Si Bintik ('the spotted one'), these gentle giants are seen as harbingers of good fortune by fishermen. The sharks feed on anchovies escaping the nets, offering divers a rare chance to observe them up close.
Note: On the final full day, only 2 dives will be conducted before the yacht begins its return journey to port.
Day 7
Final opportunity to enjoy croissants and hot drinks before you disembark in Tarakan and transfer to the airport or a local hotel.
[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].
Premium set meals prepared by highly trained chefs are served in the dedicated dining section of the air-conditioned lounge on the main deck of Seaisee or alfresco on the upper deck.
* Croissants, fresh fruit and strong coffee to kick start yourself for the 1st dive of the morning. Back to the boat, time to do it all again: a hearty breakfast and enough surface interval before joining your dive buddies on the dive deck for the 2nd morning dive.
* Lunch is served, then after a 3rd and afternoon dive, afternoon snacks are provided to keep you full of energy for the night dive that will be followed by dinner. You will enjoy fantastic cuisine from several Asian countries such as Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian set meals, sashimi, sushi, BBQ or hot-pot, as well as European steak with salad and mushroom bisque, pasta, and beef burger and fries.
* Daily dessert or ice cream accompany each meal.
* Biscuits, bread/toast, candy bars, cakes and fruit are available throughout the day. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and drinking water will keep you hydrated during the liveaboard cruise.
