Triton Bay Trips
Dedicated Triton Bay liveaboard itineraries focus on this remote West Papuan region's signature attractions. These include the spectacular black coral forests, superb soft coral gardens, wobbegongs and epaulette sharks, plus the chance to dive with whale sharks at the bagans near Namatota Island, where traditional fishermen's platforms attract these giants in shallow, calm water. Signature sites include Larry's Heaven, Disney Land, Little Komodo, Bo's Rainbow, GT Rock and Orange Rock. Add to this a resident pod of pilot whales, plus a river cruise and the chance to view ancient cave paintings, and Triton Bay offers a genuinely unique liveaboard experience.
Liveaboards schedule Triton Bay cruises from October to April. Trips typically run for 9-12 nights. Intermediate to advanced dive experience is required. Currents can be moderate to strong at sites like GT Rock and Little Komodo, though some sites such as Bo's Rainbow offer more relaxed profiles.
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Triton - Raja Ampat Trips
These liveaboard tours pair the greatest marine diversity on Earth in Raja Ampat with the magnificent, off-the-beaten-track region of Triton Bay. The Raja Ampat leg takes in a wide range of dive regions including the Dampier Strait, Waigeo, Jef Fam Group and Misool, with their pristine reefs, dense fish life, manta rays, wobbegongs and pygmy seahorses. [More details on these dive sites: Raja Ampat]. The Triton Bay leg then adds its breathtaking black coral forests, whale shark encounters at the bagans, and signature sites like Larry's Heaven, Disney Land and DT Rock. You also get the chance to experience a river cruise and witness ancient cave paintings.
These Raja Ampat - Triton Bay liveaboard cruises are generally scheduled during the October to April Raja Ampat season. The length of trips are typically around 10 to 14 nights depending on the combination of destinations included. The expected dive experience required is intermediate to advanced, reflecting the moderate to strong currents found at some Triton Bay and Raja Ampat sites.
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Transit Trips
Sometimes Triton Bay liveaboards move to new cruising grounds, carrying guests across some of Indonesia's least-explored water. The Banda Sea and the Moluccas both feature on these repositioning routes, with captains making detours to dive islands along the way, many of which have rarely, if ever, seen a scuba diver. Expeditions might run from Triton Bay via the Banda Sea to the Forgotten Islands, with some voyages pushing as far as Ambon, Saumlaki or Alor. It's this sense of the unknown that makes these crossings such a draw for seasoned divers and dive guides, who relish the unpredictability of a cruise where almost anything could turn up.
Departures are slotted around the seasonal shifts in weather and sea state, so it's worth checking our liveaboard trip calendar. Expect to be on board for around 11 to 14 nights, depending on the route and how many destinations are included. Given the potentially demanding conditions and the exploratory nature of the diving, these trips are best suited to highly experienced divers.
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