Indonesia as an archipelago country has so many remarkable dive sites, especially in the eastern seas. An extraordinary way to experience them is by joining a multi-day dive excursion on a liveaboard. Aurora Liveaboard, Dune Indonesia’s premier sailing yacht, offers the ultimate cruising and diving excursions to various astonishing dive sites such as:
Alor
The charming archipelago of Alor lies on the east side of Flores. As a result of volcanic activity, this island chain offers a stunning land and seascape. The Flores Sea presents an extremely rich and extraordinary marine biodiversity and has been identified as an important route for some whale species such as the Sperm Whale and the Humpback Whale.
- What you can see Frog Fishes, Octopus, Fire Sea Urchins, Mola Molas, Hammerhead Sharks, Whales, Dolphins, Marlins, Sailfishes
- Diving Experience Experienced Advanced Open Water Diver or level 2 (minimum 50 logged dives)
- When to visit September to November
Komodo Island
One of the most beautiful places in the Indonesian archipelago is where the Pacific Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. The Komodo National Park is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is part of the new 7 wonders of nature. Famous for the Komodo Dragon, this unique spot offers a remarkable rich flora and fauna, both on land and underwater for snorkeling and diving. Aboard the Aurora, you will sail through the stunning land and seascape to discover the utopic underwater world.
- What you can see Turtles, Fire Urchins, Periclimenes Colemani Shrimps, Manta Rays and the small and friendly White-Tip Reef Shark.
- Diving Experience Experienced Advanced Open Water Diver or level 2 (minimum 50 logged dives)
- When to visit April to October
Raja Ampat
Does Raja Ampat need even more explanation? With over 1.800 different animal species in all shapes and sizes and home to 75% of the world’s known coral species, Raja Ampat has the world’s richest biodiversity and will be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Area. The whole region is a labyrinth of straits between small islands eroded by the waves.
- What you can see Mandarin Fish, Striped Triplefins, Boxer Crabs, the well-hidden Wobbegongs and Manta Rays
- Diving Experience Experienced Advanced Open Water Diver or level 2 (minimum 50 logged dives)
- When to visit November to April
Banda Sea
Many divers are looking for the hidden islands in the Banda Sea. The Spice Islands have been the main spot for the export of spices like nutmegs and cloves and are now known for their surrounding seas, which offer spectacular diving and snorkeling possibilities on some of the world’s richest reefs.
- What you can see Dogtooth Tuna, schools of Mobula Rays, Redtooth Triggerfish, Big Barracuda or with some luck Hammerhead Sharks
- Diving Experience Experienced Advanced Open Water Diver or level 2 (minimum 50 logged dives)
- When to visit October to November
Dune Aurora Liveaboard sailing yacht operates year-round multi-day excursions, from 3 days up to 12 days, from Bali to those unique and extraordinary islands and dive sites around east Indonesia. With various facilities onboard such as a grand total of 9 rooms, a buffet restaurant, books and video library, and much more, Dune Aurora Liveaboard will ensure your sailing and diving experience is an unforgettable memory.
