Alor & Flores
Trip highlights: dolphins, dugongs/manatees, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track
Dive sites and activities: Maumere, Flores, Adonara, Solor, Lembata, Lomblen, Pantar, Alor. Beachcombing and snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, whale watching. Visit to traditional whaling village.
Day 1
This exclusive cruise combines world-class liveaboard diving with cultural immersion and luxurious comfort, offering an unparalleled exploration of Eastern Flores' hidden treasures both above and below the waves.
Your journey begins in Maumere, where you'll be warmly welcomed aboard the luxurious 45-meter Seven Seas schooner with refreshing drinks. During the orientation briefing, you'll discover the vessel's elegant features, from comfortable cabins to spacious dining and lounge areas. After settling into your assigned cabin and preparing your dive gear at your dedicated station, you may have the opportunity for afternoon dives in Maumere's waters (depending on arrival times). As the sun sets, savour your first dinner onboard while getting acquainted with your fellow divers and the attentive crew, all eagerly anticipating the adventures ahead.
Core Days
Venture into some of Indonesia's most pristine and least explored marine environments as you cruise through the spectacular islands east of Flores. This remarkable region offers world-class muck diving with rare critters at every turn, dramatic walls covered in colourful soft corals, pristine coral reefs bursting with marine life, and secluded pinnacles attracting pelagic action. It is one of the most unique scuba diving and adventure travel experiences anywhere on Earth. Diving highlights of Eastern Flores and the Alor Archipelago may include the Solor Strait where the nutrient-rich waters of this narrow passage create an aquatic superhighway for eagle rays and manta rays, with cleaning stations attracting everything from tiny wrasses to massive sunfish. Alor features muck diving with halimeda ghost pipefish and mimic octopus, the Pantar Strait is home to stunning hard coral formations with regular sightings of bumphead parrotfish and Napoleon wrasse, and night or dusk dives revealing mandarinfish, rare crustaceans and cephalopods.
When not diving, experience authentic culture through village visits, explore coastlines by sea kayak, or simply relax on deck taking in the breathtaking island scenery. Evenings feature sunset cocktails and dinners under a giant canopy of stars.
On your final full day, enjoy 2 morning dives before relaxing as you sail back to port. The liveaboard trip culminates with a memorable farewell dinner on the top deck of the Seven Seas, accompanied by the crew's musical performances on traditional instruments.
Final Day
After one last delicious breakfast onboard, transfer to Maumere Airport with unforgettable memories of Flores' spectacular underwater world.
Note: Itinerary may occasionally operate in reverse or with adjusted ports.
Alor & Forgotten Islands (15 Days / 14 Nights - 43 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, 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: Alor: Beangabang, Pantar, Forgotten Islands: Wetar, Reong, Nyata, Telang, Maetimarang, Kelapa, Terbang, Teun, Serua, Gili Manuk, Nil Desperandum, Dawera, Nustabun. Beachcombing and local village visits.
Day 1
You will board the Seven Seas liveaboard schooner at the jetty in Alor. The crew will welcome you with refreshing drinks as you come aboard. A brief orientation will familiarise you with the vessel's layout before you settle into your cabin and set up your dive gear. If the schedule permits, the day may include your first introductory dives at a local Alor site. The evening concludes with a welcome dinner, providing a great opportunity to meet the crew and your fellow divers before the adventure begins.
Core Days
The Indonesian archipelago, a vast mosaic of islands scattered across the equator, holds some of the world's most pristine and adventurous diving frontiers, including the remote corners of Alor and the Forgotten Islands, a string of volcanic peaks rising from the deep Banda Sea. Here, the diving is as raw and powerful as the landscape, defined by relentless currents that funnel nutrient-rich waters up from the abyss. This aquatic bounty supports a breathtaking density of life, creating an environment where every dive is an adrenaline-filled spectacle. From the gentle giants of the open ocean to the minute, alien-like creatures of the muck, these sites offer a complete and unparalleled diving symphony.
The liveaboard expedition with Seven Seas often begins in Alor, where sites like Beangabang Bay offer a stunning contrast to the blue water adrenaline. This black sand slope is a world-renowned muck diving paradise, where the volcanic sediment provides a stage for some of the ocean's most extraordinary camouflaged creatures. Here, divers hover in stillness, their eyes scanning for the elusive mimic octopus, the flamboyant cuttlefish with its pulsating colours, and a myriad of psychedelic nudibranchs. Nearby, the straits around Pantar Island serve as the main thoroughfare for pelagic traffic. Drifting along these underwater highways, divers are often joined by large schools of jacks and trevallies, while grey reef and white-tip sharks patrol the depths below. The walls are draped in colourful soft corals, and the sheer biomass is a humbling reminder of the ocean's vitality.
Venturing east into the heart of the Forgotten Islands, the sense of exploration intensifies. Sites like Nustabun, Dawera, and the legendary Nil Desperandum live up to their formidable names. These are pinnacles and seamounts that act as magnets for large pelagic species. It is here that divers can experience the true majesty of the open ocean, with frequent encounters with hammerhead sharks schooling in the blue. The currents sweeping past these isolated outcrops can be fierce, but they bring with them incredible rewards: massive dogtooth tuna, swirling barracuda, and majestic manta rays that glide effortlessly in the upwellings. The diving is dynamic and thrilling, reserved for those comfortable in strong currents but offering sights that are the stuff of legend.
Not all highlights are found in the deep blue on this liveaboard tour. The volcanic nature of the archipelago creates unique underwater landscapes, exemplified by Gili Manuk. This submerged volcano offers a dive experience unlike any other, where sulfurous bubbles seep from the seafloor and the water is unusually warm. The main attraction is the staggering population of sea snakes, particularly the banded sea krait, which weave through the coral-covered slopes in their dozens, hunting for prey. It is a mesmerising scene, set against a backdrop of vibrant coral gardens that thrive in the mineral-rich waters. Further south, islands like Serua, Teun, and Maetimarang continue this theme of rich, current-swept reefs, where every crevice seems to house a giant grouper and the coral walls are pristine and untouched.
The true magic of this region, however, lies in its beautiful unpredictability and profound sense of remoteness. A dive at a site like Kelapa or Terbang might be defined by an unexpected encounter with a pod of dolphins, or the mesmerising dance of a school of scalloped hammerheads. The reefs of Nyata and Reong, still largely undocumented, promise new discoveries on every descent. This is a true Seven Seas expedition into one of the last wild frontiers of the underwater world. The journey between these sites aboard a liveaboard vessel is part of the adventure, offering time to reflect on the day's wonders under a canopy of brilliant stars, far from any light pollution.
Day 15
After a final breakfast and farewells, you will pack your gear and disembark the Seven Seas for your transfer to Saumlaki Airport, leaving with unforgettable memories of these untouched waters.
Please note: Itineraries can vary, with some voyages reversing the route. Confirm the ports for your specific schedule.
Banda Sea, Ambon & Alor (13 Days / 12 Nights - 36 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, 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: Ambon Bay: Laha; Banda Sea: Suanggi, Nusa Laut, Banda Islands: Banda Neira, Pulau Hatta; Lucipara, Gunung Api, Nyata, Romang, Pulau Reong, Wetar, Alor
Day 1
Your Banda Sea and Alor adventure starts at Ambon. The Seven Seas liveaboard waits at the harbour. The crew welcomes you with cold drinks. After a briefing on the vessel layout, you settle into your cabin and set up gear on the dive deck. If time allows, Laha offers an afternoon check dive. Dinner on board follows. You meet the crew and fellow divers as the sun goes down.
Core Days
Ambon Bay sets a high bar from the start. Laha is famous for something specific: the painted frogfish. Not one colour. Every colour. Pink, yellow, white, orange. You find them hiding in the rubble and algae. The bay also delivers stargazers, cockatoo waspfish, and the occasional mimic octopus. Muck diving here rewards patience. Take your time. The best finds come to those who hover still.
The Seven Seas then pushes east into the open Banda Sea. Suanggi sits remote and untamed. The kind of place where you drop into blue water and wait. Hammerheads sometimes appear. Schools of barracuda move past like silver walls. Dogtooth tuna tear through baitballs. Currents run hard here. Experienced divers only. But the payoff can be unforgettable. Nusa Laut brings 2 distinct faces. Akon Wall drops steeply. Limestone swim-throughs cut through the reef. Anthias and damselfish cloud the current. Amed Slope offers a gentler gradient. Hard corals stand firm. Schooling fish circle overhead.
The Banda Islands carry history above and below the surface. Banda Neira lets you step ashore between dives. Old Dutch forts. Nutmeg plantations. A museum from the spice trade era. Underwater, Pulau Hatta delivers pristine reefs. Turtles graze on the flats. Reef sharks patrol the outer slopes. The Lava Flow site near Gunung Api shows coral colonising fresh volcanic rock. A reminder that life finds a way.
Lucipara breaks the pattern. Remote atolls, walls covered in sea fans and barrel sponges. Schools of fusiliers block out the reef behind them. Currents attract bigger fish. You hold position and watch. Nyata and Romang offer more of the Banda Sea's raw energy. Nutrient-rich water. Pelagics on the prowl. Reef sharks on almost every dive. Pulau Reong delivers a spectacular wall. Soft corals in every shade. The current pushes you gently along. You cover ground without kicking. Wetar's volcanic origins mean black sand where muck diving returns. Frogfish, seahorses, and unusual nudibranchs. The transition zone between Banda and Alor waters produces a mix of species from both regions.
Alor closes the diving in style. Current-swept channels. Healthy hard corals. Dogtooth tuna cruising the drop-offs. Pygmy seahorses hiding in the fans. The dive sites here rank among Indonesia's most underrated. You finish the Seven Seas trip wondering why everyone talks about Raja Ampat when Alor exists.
Day 13
One last breakfast on board the Seven Seas liveaboard. Then farewells to the crew and your new dive friends. Transfer to Alor airport.
This itinerary can operate in both directions. Check exact port details for your dates. The diving stays the same. The memories do too.
Forgotten Islands (15 Days / 14 Nights - 43 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, 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: Forgotten Islands: Saumlaki, Karang Barasadi, Dawera, Kelapa, Luang, Terbang, Teun, Serua, Gili Manuk, Nil Desperandum, Kaimeer, Ultima Frontera Seamount, Tayandu. Beachcombing and local village visits.
Day 1
You board the 40-metre Seven Seas liveaboard at the jetty in Saumlaki. The crew welcome you aboard with cold drinks. A brief orientation covers the boat's layout. You settle into your cabin, set up dive gear, and if time and permits allow, slip in a check dive at a local site near the harbour. Welcome dinner follows, a chance to meet the crew and the other divers before the boat heads east into the Banda Sea.
Core Days
The Forgotten Islands sit between Timor and the Maluccas, a string of volcanic peaks that punch up from deep water. This is not easy diving. Currents run hard, pushed by the Banda Sea's tidal exchanges. But what comes with the current makes it worth the effort. Nutrient-rich water from the abyss hits these pinnacles and explodes with life.
Karang Barasadi and Dawera act as cleaning stations for pelagic fish. Hammerheads school in the blue, scalloped hammerheads, sometimes great hammerheads, stacked in loose formations at 25 to 35 metres. Dogtooth tuna tear through bait balls. Grey reef sharks patrol the reef edges. The guides on the Seven Seas know these sites well. They brief you on negative entries, reef hooks, and the importance of staying close to the pinnacle. You listen. Then you drop in.
Nil Desperandum lives up to its Latin name "nothing to be desperate about." The irony is intentional. This seamount sees some of the strongest currents in the region. But the rewards are extraordinary. Schools of barracuda form tornadoes in the blue. Giant trevally hunt the edges. And on good days, hammerhead sharks circle the deeper slopes. You hook into the reef and watch the show.
Gili Manuk offers something completely different. A submerged volcano with sulphurous bubbles seeping from the seafloor. The water runs warm. And the sea snakes, banded sea kraits, appear in staggering numbers. Dozens of them weave through the coral-covered slopes, hunting for small fish. They pay no attention to divers. You pay attention to them. The coral here thrives in mineral-rich water, soft corals in bright oranges and purples covering every available surface.
Luang, Terbang, and Teun continue the theme of current-swept reefs. Pristine hard coral gardens. Giant groupers hiding in crevices. Schools of fusiliers and snapper moving as one. Serua adds another layer, a volcanic island with steep drop-offs and encounters with larger pelagics. The further east Seven Seas liveaboard goes, the fewer boats you see. Some days, your group is the only one within a hundred miles.
Kaimeer and Ultima Frontera Seamount sit at the far edge of the route. These are the sites dive teams discovered on exploratory trips, raw, unnamed in some cases, with coral cover that looks like the first human eyes have just found it. Tayandu brings you back toward shallower water, a chain of small islands with protected bays and gentler diving.
Between dives, the Seven Seas crew find time for beachcombing and local village visits. White sand beaches with no footprints. Fishing villages where children run to the shore to wave at the boat. These moments ground the trip. They remind you why places like this deserve the name Forgotten Islands.
Day 15
After a final breakfast on board, you pack your gear and say goodbye to the crew. A transfer takes you to Tual Airport. The Seven Seas liveaboard leaves you where the trip ends, but the memories of hammerheads, sea snakes, and empty horizons stay with you.
Note that some voyages reverse the route, boarding in Tual and ending in Saumlaki. Confirm the start point when you book.
Komodo & Sumbawa (Whale Shark Special)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, 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: Sebayur, Sumbawa: Ndoko, Kilo, Satonda, Moyo, Teluk Saleh; Sangeang, Komodo: Gili Lawa, Tatawa, Banta, Rinca, Komodo dragon land visit. Beach visits, snorkelling, kayaking, and trekking on islands.
Day 1
This is a specialty cruise in search of the amazing whale sharks of Sumbawa. Meet a representative of Seven Seas liveaboard at the jetty in Labuan Bajo where the rest of the crew will greet you and the other guests with warm smiles and welcome drinks. An introductory briefing will help familiarise you the impressive 40 metre schooner. A cabin will be assigned to you and also a place on the dive deck where you can unpack and prepare your dive gear for tomorrow. Enjoy your first dinner on the boat and spend the rest of the evening getting to know the crew and new dive buddies that will share this unforgettable trip with you.
Core Days
Sumbawa delivers an unforgettable diving experience with minimal crowds and thriving ecosystems for both beginners and advanced divers. One of the standout locations is Saleh Bay, a vast, sheltered bay known for its rare encounters with whale sharks. Several of these gentle giants of the sea are attracted to Teluk Saleh, along the north coast of Sumbawa, to feed at the fishing platforms ('bagans') of the fishermen in the bay. The chances are excellent that you will encounter several whale sharks on this dive safari. Beyond Saleh Bay, Sumbawa boasts world-class sites like the coral-covered reefs of Pulau Moyo, where turtles and eagle rays glide past, the natural beauty of Satonda Island with its stunning macro life, and volvanic Sangeang and its back sand critters.
Diving in Komodo is an exhilarating experience, offering some of the richest marine biodiversity in the world, with strong currents, dramatic seascapes, and encounters with pelagics. Gili Lawa Laut in the north is famous for its drift dives along sloping reefs and pinnacles, where sharks, giant trevally, and schooling fish patrol the nutrient-rich waters. Nearby, Tatawa Besar and Tatawa Kecil are must-dive sites, featuring soft coral gardens, reef sharks, and manta rays gliding through waters. Banta Island, on the park's western edge, offers stunning underwater topography with steep walls, caverns, and occasional hammerhead sightings, while its shallower reefs host turtles and macro life like frogfish and blue-ringed octopus. Further south, around Rinca Island, the diving shifts to more sheltered sites with lush coral gardens, reef sharks, and the chance to spot Komodo dragons near the shoreline.
One afternoon is spent searching for Komodo dragons while walking on one of the islands of the national park.
Final Day
The day that should never arrive: the last taste of a Seven Seas breakfast then get ready for your transfer to Sumbawa Besar Airport.
Please note that the itinerary sometimes runs in reverse or has differing ports - check for details.
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: Komodo: Gili Lawa, Tatawa, Banta, Padar and Nusa Kode, Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Point, The Three Sisters, Lankoi, Rainbow Reef, Indihiang Island, Batu Tiga, Karang Makassar, Komodo dragon land visit.
Day 1
Meet the Seven Seas liveaboard at Labuan Bajo jetty, where the crew will greet you and the other guests with warm smiles and welcome drinks. An introductory briefing will help you understand the features of this impressive schooner: rooms, dining room and main area. A cabin will be assigned to you and also a spot on the dive deck where you can unpack your dive gear and get it ready for the diving that is about to start on the next morning. Enjoy your first dinner and evening getting to know your new dive buddies that will share this unforgettable vacation with you.
Core Days
This tour covers the full spectrum of Komodo, from the warm, current‑swept northern reefs to the cooler, nutrient‑rich southern sites. The Seven Seas liveaboard begins in the north, around Gili Lawa where you launch into drift dives along sloping reefs and pinnacles, with reef sharks, giant trevally and schooling barracuda in the blue. Tatawa Besar and Tatawa Kecil offer soft coral gardens and the chance of manta rays gliding through the channel. Banta Island, on the park’s western edge, delivers steep walls, caverns and occasional hammerhead sightings. At Karang Makassar and Batu Tiga, the current picks up again; expect action.
Push south, and the water cools. At Manta Alley, you settle onto the sand as mantas circle the cleaning station. Cannibal Rock is a small seamount packed with life: frogfish, nudibranchs, and the ever‑present hum of reef fish. Torpedo Point lives up to its name, when night dives reveal torpedo rays emerging from the black sand. Padar and Nusa Kode introduce a different terrain of submerged pinnacles and swim‑throughs where pygmy seahorses hide in sea fans.
The Seven Seas then moves to the sites around Rinca: The Three Sisters, Langkoi, Rainbow Reef and Indihiang Island. These offer a mix of gentle drifts over healthy hard corals, with reef sharks and turtles common. Only 2 dives run on the last full day; the afternoon is given to a land visit to see Komodo dragons with a ranger. A farewell sunset dinner on the top deck, with the crew playing local music, closes the week.
Final Day
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Labuan Bajo. The Seven Seas leaves you with current‑swept pinnacles, manta encounters, and the quiet satisfaction of having dived Komodo, one of the world’s great marine parks.
Komodo National Park & Flores
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: from Maumere Bay, Pamana, Pulau Palue, Sabolan Kecil; Sumbawa: Sangeang; Komodo Island, Cannibal Rock, GPS Point, Banta, Manta Alley, Yellow Wall of Texas, Komodo dragon walk on Komodo Island, village visit, trekking and beach barbeque at N'Doko.
Day 1
Step aboard the Seven Seas at Maumere harbour, where a cool drink and a friendly crew set the tone. Cabin allocation is unhurried, and the safety and dive briefing is thorough. If arrival times allow, an afternoon check dive in Maumere Bay offers a soft splash to test your kit. Afterwards, your first dinner arrives. As you eat, the vessel prepares to sail west, a quiet engine hum promising new horizons by morning.
Core Days
This cruise begins in the waters of Flores before crossing into Komodo. The Seven Seas liveaboard spends its early days exploring Maumere Bay, Pamana, Pulau Palue and Sabolan Kecil. The diving here is known for world‑class muck slopes, sheer walls and coral‑covered pinnacles. Frogfish, various octopus species, rhinopias, boxer crabs, and pygmy seahorses are regular finds. Dogtooth tuna and Spanish mackerel patrol the deeper edges, and there is a genuine chance of spotting dolphins or even blue whales from the deck.
From Flores, the Seven Seas moves west to Sumbawa and the volcanic island of Sangeang. A smoking volcano towers above the sea. Below, black sand slopes release streams of bubbles from geothermal vents, an otherworldly setting for hunting flamboyant cuttlefish, frogfish and rare nudibranchs. Coral pinnacles and walls nearby attract trevallies, fusiliers and reef sharks, offering a blend of macro treasures and pelagic action.
The final segment reaches Komodo National Park. You dive the legendary sites: Cannibal Rock, a small seamount packed with life; GPS Point with its dramatic ridges, Banta for steep walls and occasional hammerheads, Manta Alley where reef mantas circle cleaning stations, and the Yellow Wall of Texas - a near‑vertical face of yellow soft corals.
Between dives, The Seven Seas liveaboard offers a walk on Komodo Island to see the famous dragons with a ranger, a visit to a traditional village, a trek to a viewpoint, and a beach barbecue at N’Doko. Only 2 dives run on the last full day, after which the vessel begins its overnight cruise toward Labuan Bajo. A farewell sunset dinner on the top deck, with the crew playing local music, closes the safari.
Final Day
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Labuan Bajo harbour. The Seven Seas has shown you the crossing from Flores’ rich muck to Komodo’s current‑swept pinnacles, an eastern Indonesia adventure.
This itinerary 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: from Triton Bay: Deep Rock, Larry Dive's Heaven, Batu Aruba, Flasher Beach, Little Komodo, Saruenus, Xmas Rock, Disneyland and GT Rock; Momon, Pisang, Warakaraket, Raja Ampat: Misool - Daram, Farondi, Three Sisters, Fiabacet and Magic Mountain
Day 1
What a place to begin! You board the Seven Seas at Sorong harbour to a genuinely warm crew welcome. After cabin allocation and a full safety briefing, lunch is served - a lively meal full of anticipation. Depending on arrival times, an afternoon check dive may be possible before dinner: your first taste of Raja Ampat's underwater world, current-swept and colourful. Then comes your first dinner on board, shared with new friends. The evening is yours to relax – listen to the soft creak of ropes with dreams of Triton Bay.
Core Days
This cruise pushes south from Sorong into 2 of West Papua’s most remarkable regions. The Seven Seas liveaboard begins in southern Raja Ampat. Warakaraket is a submerged reef system where nutrient-rich currents attract dogtooth tuna, barracuda and reef sharks. Then the vessel moves further into Misool’s legendary dive sites. At Daram, the limestone karsts plunge into clear water; you drift past sea fans and table corals in near‑pristine condition. Farondi and the Three Sisters feature steep walls and swim‑throughs, with schooling fusiliers and bumphead parrotfish. Magic Mountain, also known as Shadow Reef, is a seamount where oceanic mantas, grey reef sharks and giant trevally converge.
From Raja Ampat, The Seven Seas crosses into Triton Bay, a relatively unexplored corner of the Coral Triangle. Momon and Pisang offer sloping reefs and pinnacles draped in gorgonian fans, with pygmy seahorses tucked into the soft corals. Dive sites like Deep Rock, Larry Dive's Heaven, Batu Aruba, Flasher Beach and Little Komodo offer a mix of boulder-strewn slopes, black coral forests and vibrant soft coral gardens. The biodiversity here is exceptional: whale sharks visit local fishing platforms, epaulette sharks hunt among the rubble, and squadrons of bumphead parrotfish cruise the reefs.
Saruenus and Xmas Rock deliver dramatic drop-offs where schools of jacks and trevally patrol, while Disneyland and GT Rock live up to their names - expect action! The macro life is equally rich: frogfish, ghost pipefish and nudibranchs in endless variety.
Only 2 dives run on the last full day, after which The Seven Seas liveaboard begins its cruise toward the disembarkation port. A farewell sunset dinner on the top deck, with the crew playing local music, closes the safari.
Final Day
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Kaimana harbour. The Seven Seas leaves you with a logbook full of Triton Bay’s undiscovered reefs and Misool’s classic pinnacles, a journey into the deep south of West Papua.
Raja Ampat National Park
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, Jef Fam Islands, Dampier Stait, Batanta, Waigeo Island: Aljui Bay, Wayag Archipelago, Wagmab Island, Ayau Island. Island visits.
Day 1
Your Raja Ampat expedition launches the moment you board the Seven Seas at Sorong harbour. A warm crew welcome, cabin allocation, then a full safety briefing, all business before pleasure. Lunch is served. Then comes the real start: a check dive at Pulau Matan, where a relaxed drift carries you over hard and soft corals, reef fish schooling above, and perhaps a first wobbegong tucked under a ledge. Dinner follows. Afterwards, the Seven Seas pushes south through the night, an overnight sail directly toward Misool's legendary limestone labyrinths.
Core Days
This trip ventures deep into the archipelago, from Misool's remote southern reefs to the current-swept channels of the Dampier Strait. The Seven Seas spends its early days in Misool, where the limestone karsts plunge into water of exceptional clarity. At the Daram Islands, reefs like Andiamo, Candy Store and Warna Berwarna boast carpets of soft corals, huge sea fans, and bright chromatic contrasts that photographers admire. Around Fiabacet and Boo, the marine biodiversity intensifies: Nudi Rock, Tank Rock, and Whale Rock deliver a thrilling mix of steep ridges, coral-draped pinnacles and pelagic activity. The Boo Windows swim‑through is one of the most photographed underwater scenes in the world, while Magic Mountain regularly attracts oceanic manta rays, grey reef sharks, schools of jacks and giant trevally.
Further north, Penemu blends breathtaking landscapes with spectacular reefs. A hike to the famous viewpoint reveals karst lagoons that have become emblematic of Raja Ampat. Beneath the surface, Melissa's Garden is often described as one of the best shallow reefs anywhere, with enormous displays of living hard corals and clouds of reef fish. At Yangeffo, the combination of mangrove habitats, reefs and seamounts is unique: Citrus Ridge's bright yellow-orange soft corals give way to Mayhem, a high‑current seamount where huge fish schools, sharks and trevallies move in all directions. Around Batanta and Aljui Bay, macro lovers find their element: blue-ringed octopus, candy crabs, flamboyant cuttlefish, mantis shrimp, and pygmy seahorses among the sandy slopes and mangrove-fringed reefs.
The Seven Seas liveaboard then moves into the Dampier Strait. At Manta Sandy and Arborek Jetty, you settle onto the sand as reef mantas glide through cleaning station, close enough to feel the displacement. Cape Kri and Sardine Reef live up to their reputations: recorded fish counts run into the hundreds, with trevally, barracuda, and snapper filling the water column, while reef sharks patrol the reef edge. Between dives, there are island visits: trekking to viewpoints, kayaking through karst lagoons, and sometimes a jungle walk to witness the rare courtship dance of the birds of paradise.
Only 2 dives run on the last full day, after which the Seven Seas begins its overnight cruise back to Sorong.
Final Day
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Sorong. The Seven Seas leaves you with a logbook full of Misool's pristine reefs, Penemu's coral gardens, and Dampier's manta-rich channels; all the best of Raja Ampat under sail.
Triton Bay
Trip highlights: whale 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: Triton Bay: Namatota, Pulau Aiduma, Pintu Arus, Bitsyari Bay (whale shark bagans), Iris Strait, Dramai, Pulau Irian Jaya; Arafura Sea: Momon
Day 1
This epic dive exploration of Triton Bay begins in Kaimana as you board the Seven Seas. After settling in and a comprehensive briefing, the liveaboard sets sail. Your first dive is at Namatote Wall, a dramatic descent along a canvas of colour, draped in soft corals and giant sea fans. The dive concludes with a refreshing beach stop for snacks, easing you into the rhythm of liveaboard expedition life.
Core Days
The following days with the Seven Seas unfold in the aquatic wonderland of Triton Bay and the Arafura Sea, a region defined by its raw biodiversity and dramatic topography - a masterclass in underwater diversity, from incredible coral gardens to current-swept seamounts.
In the sheltered bays of Pulau Aiduma, you'll experience the accessible beauty of sites like The Aquarium, a calm, fish-filled reef, and the vibrant macro-haven of Bo's Rainbow. Contrast this with the adrenaline of Andy's Point and Frantic Jack, where powerful currents fuel a riot of colour and action, sweeping past schools of trevally and barracuda. The area is also a world-class destination for intimate encounters, with night dives offering a chance to spot the endemic Triton Bay walking shark amidst the coral rubble.
Venturing further, the outer islands of Dramai and Pulau Irian Jaya present a more exposed, oceanic frontier. Here, sites like Tanjung Nambimia and Wet Dream showcase the raw power of the sea, with strong currents sculpting landscapes of boulders and ridges that are home to sweetlips and wobbegongs, and attract pelagic life. The vivid orange soft corals of Batu Jeruk and the bustling fish populations of Christmas Rock highlight the vibrant health of these remote reefs, offering breathtaking wide-angle scenes.
A highlight of the liveaboard tour is the exploration of dynamic channel systems. The Iris Strait offers dramatic topography at sites like Boulders and 3 Rocks, where massive formations create swim-throughs and canyons. Meanwhile, Pintu Arus (The Gate of Currents) provides an exhilarating drift dive through a nutrient-rich corridor, a true spectacle of moving water and marine life. For macro enthusiasts, Flasher Beach presents a sheltered cove where flasher wrasse perform their dazzling mating displays among a treasure trove of nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses.
No visit to this region is complete without its iconic pelagic encounters. You will spend a morning snorkelling beneath traditional fishing platforms (bagans), where the nutrient-rich water often attracts the gentle giants of the sea - whale sharks. Furthermore, the remote Momon Seamount, rising from the Arafura Sea, acts as a vital cleaning station, frequently visited by graceful oceanic manta rays that glide over its coral-capped plateau.
The final dives serve as a poignant farewell to this underwater paradise. A return to beloved sites like Little Komodo reaffirms the sheer density of life, while a last descent at Open Sky near Namatota Island offers a cinematic experience, exploring a limestone skylight and its surrounding gardens. The final afternoon onboard the Seven Seas is spent kayaking, visiting ancient rock art, and enjoying a final beach gathering before the liveaboard to cruise back to Kaimana.
Final Day
After a final breakfast on board, you disembark in Kaimana. Transfers will be provided to the airport for your journey home, or to nearby hotels for those extending their stay.
Triton Bay & Forgotten Islands (15 Days / 14 Nights - 43 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, 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: Triton Bay: Namatota (whale shark bagans), Pulau Aiduma, Dramai; Momon, Pisang, Warakaraket, Forgotten Islands: Tayandu: Karang Rembang, Pulau Nusreen, Karang Huisman; Kai island, Ultima Frontera; Kurkap, Momon. Visit Kitikiti Waterfall.
Day 1
Your voyage of discovery begins at the Tual jetty, where the majestic schooner liveaboard, The Seven Seas, awaits. The crew will welcome you aboard with refreshing drinks and warm hospitality. After an introductory briefing to familiarise you with the vessel's layout, you'll be shown to your personal space and a designated spot on the dive deck to set up your gear. Depending on the group's arrival time, your underwater exploration may begin with an afternoon dive. The day concludes with your first delicious dinner on board, offering a great opportunity to mingle with the crew and your fellow divers.
Core Days
This liveaboard expedition with the Seven Seas ventures into some of Indonesia's most remote and pristine marine frontiers, offering a breathtaking blend of raw biodiversity and untouched seascapes.
The adventure begins in the Northern Forgotten Islands, a seascape of staggering beauty and isolation. In the Tayandu group, prepare for world-class diving at sites like Karang Rembang, where fish-covered pinnacles rise from the deep, and Pulau Nusreen, known for its vibrant coral gardens. The submerged atoll of Karang Huisman offers exhilarating drift dives amidst schools of barracuda and trevally. As you journey through the Kai islands, you'll explore sites such as Ultima Frontera, a dramatic wall dive, and Momon, where pristine reefs are teeming with life, as well as the stunning KitiKiti Waterfall.
The Seven Seas continues in to the legendary Triton Bay, a destination that truly defines world-class diving. This labyrinthine bay is a biodiversity hotspot, featuring unique soft coral gardens that drape over rugged rock formations and vast forests of black coral. The area is famed for its remarkable encounters; you might snorkel with whale sharks attracted to the traditional Namatota fishing platforms, spot the peculiar walking epaulette shark, or witness massive squadrons of bumphead parrotfish. For macro enthusiasts, the reefs and macro sites of Pulau Aiduma and Dramai are a treasure trove, revealing bent-stick pipefish, frogfish, flasher wrasee, boxer crabs, and 5 species of pygmy seahorse.
On the final full day, you will enjoy 2 morning dives. The afternoon is reserved for relaxation, allowing your gear to dry as the liveaboard makes its way back towards civilisation. The perfect finale to this incredible safari is a farewell sunset dinner on the top deck, often accompanied by a festive party with the Seven Seas crew playing local instruments.
Day 15
After one final breakfast onboard the Seven Seas, it's time to bid a fond farewell to the crew and your floating home. Transfers will be provided to Kaimana airport for your onward journey, leaving you with memories of an unparalleled underwater liveaboard adventure.
Note: this itinerary can operate in both directions and use different ports. Check exact port details for your trip dates.
[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].
Indonesia's underwater world beckons, and the Seven Seas liveaboard answers with a maximum of 4 daily dives, interwoven with a celebrated dining experience. The routine is built to accommodate certified divers, balancing exploration - 3 day dives and a night dive - with moments of relaxation and culinary satisfaction.
Your day unfolds in a clear pattern: after the morning dives, guests gather for a generous buffet lunch, a primary feature of the ship's main meals. The Seven Seas galley, renowned for its years of culinary expertise, prepares truly mouth-watering cuisine using as much fresh local produce and seafood as the chef can source from local markets.
When not diving, guests fill their surface intervals by exploring coastlines via sea kayak, visiting local villages to experience authentic culture, or simply relaxing on deck, enjoying the stunning island scenery.
The food service consistently offers a wide choice to suit all taste buds, including vegetarians. The main meals are buffets, ensuring variety, though specialities are a highlight: expect delicious items like chicken satay and seared tuna steak. Guests can choose to dine in the air-conditioned lounge or on the upper deck to soak in the view.
As evening falls, the ambience shifts. Evenings begin with sunset cocktails, followed by dinner under a giant canopy of stars. Water, tea, and freshly brewed coffee are complimentary and available all day. The bar offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
On the final full day, after 2 morning dives, the cruise culminates with a memorable farewell dinner on the top deck of the Seven Seas, often accompanied by the crew's musical performances on traditional instruments. Guests should inform us of any specific food requirements when booking to ensure a perfectly prepared experience.
