Boat Dive around the Gili Islands,1,0%,490 000 IDR
Package of 5 Boat Dives around the Gili Islands,5,10%,2 205 000 IDR
Package of 10 Boat Dives around the Gili Islands,10,15%,4 165 000 IDR
NITROX Dive around the Gili Islands,1,0%,600 000 IDR
Package of 5 NITROX Boat Dives around the Gilis,5,10%,2 700 000 IDR
Package of 10 NITROX Dives around the Gilis,10,15%,5 100 000 IDR
Night Dive,1,0%,600 000 IDR
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All dives includes a Divemaster to guide you as well as full equipment rental.
Boat Dive around the Gili Islands,1,0%,360.96 USD
Package of 5 Boat Dives around the Gili Islands,5,10%,162.43 USD
Package of 10 Boat Dives around the Gili Islands,10,15%,306.81 USD
NITROX Dive around the Gili Islands,1,0%,44.20 USD
Package of 5 NITROX Boat Dives around the Gilis,5,10%,198.90 USD
Package of 10 NITROX Dives around the Gilis,10,15%,375.69 USD
Night Dive,1,0%,44.20 USD
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All dives includes a Divemaster to guide you as well as full equipment rental.
Boat Dive around the Gili Islands,1,0%,3,027.71 SEK
Package of 5 Boat Dives around the Gili Islands,5,10%,1,362.47 SEK
Package of 10 Boat Dives around the Gili Islands,10,15%,2,573.56 SEK
NITROX Dive around the Gili Islands,1,0%,370.74 SEK
Package of 5 NITROX Boat Dives around the Gilis,5,10%,1,668.33 SEK
Package of 10 NITROX Dives around the Gilis,10,15%,3,151.29 SEK
Night Dive,1,0%,370.74 SEK
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All dives includes a Divemaster to guide you as well as full equipment rental.
Boat Dive around the Gili Islands,1,0%,310.13 EUR
Package of 5 Boat Dives around the Gili Islands,5,10%,139.56 EUR
Package of 10 Boat Dives around the Gili Islands,10,15%,263.61 EUR
NITROX Dive around the Gili Islands,1,0%,37.98 EUR
Package of 5 NITROX Boat Dives around the Gilis,5,10%,170.89 EUR
Package of 10 NITROX Dives around the Gilis,10,15%,322.79 EUR
Night Dive,1,0%,37.98 EUR
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All dives includes a Divemaster to guide you as well as full equipment rental.
Boat Dive around the Gili Islands,1,0%,271.19 GBP
Package of 5 Boat Dives around the Gili Islands,5,10%,122.03 GBP
Package of 10 Boat Dives around the Gili Islands,10,15%,230.51 GBP
NITROX Dive around the Gili Islands,1,0%,33.21 GBP
Package of 5 NITROX Boat Dives around the Gilis,5,10%,149.43 GBP
Package of 10 NITROX Dives around the Gilis,10,15%,282.26 GBP
Night Dive,1,0%,33.21 GBP
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All dives includes a Divemaster to guide you as well as full equipment rental.
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Dive Courses
If you book any dive course from Open Water or above online with us and pay a deposit, you can claim a free fun dive worth 490 000IDR. (Not applicable to Scuba Diver or Instructor Development Courses).
Course,Duration,Price,Certification & study material price
Discover Scuba Diving,½ Day Experience – Pool + 1 dive,900 00027.12 GBP / 31.01 EUR / 302.77 SEK,n/a
Scuba Review,½ Day Experience – Pool + 1 dive,27.12 GBP / 31.01 EUR / 302.77 SEK,n/a
Bubble Maker,1 pool dive for you from 6 years old,950 000,n/a
Scuba Diver Course,2 days/2 dives,3 850 000,Included
Scuba Diver to Open Water Upgrade,2 days/2 dives + video/theory,3 500 000,Included
Open Water Course,3 days/4 dives + video/theory,5 500 000,Included
Advenced Course,2 days/5 dives,4 500 000,Included
Advanced Open Water and Nitrox Course,-,6 200 000
– Adventure Dives, 1 dive,900 000,n/a
– Adventure Deep Dive,1 Dive,900 000,n/a
– Night Adventure Dive,1 dive,995 000,n/a
Divemaster Course,4-6 weeks,14 000 000(10% off if own equipment),3 500 000
Divemaster Internship Course*,4-8 weeks and work experience,16 5000 000,3 500 000
Package
Advanced Course to Divemaster (No EFR),-,22 000 000,3 500 000
Advanced Course to Divemaster + EFR,-,23 500 000,3 500 000
Advanced Course to Divemaster + EFR + Accommodation,-,26 000 000,3 500 000
Rescue Course to Divemaster (No EFR),-,18 000 000,3 500 000
Rescue Course to Divemaster + EFR,-,19 900 000,3 500 000
Rescue Course to Divemaster + Accommodation* (No EFR),-,20 500 000,3 500 000
RescueCourse to Divemaster + EFR + Accommodation*,-,22 400 000,3 500 000
Speciality Courses
This is one of the larger islands in the archipelago. The stunning reefs around Misool offer a breathtaking kaleidoscope of colour which offers a nice contrast to all the big stuff on other dive sites. Sloping walls are carpeted with soft corals of every colour imaginable housing all manner of critters from ghost pipefish to harlequin shrimp to pygmy seahorses.’
Cape Kri
This reef is one of the more popular dive sites of Raja Ampat and its no surprise why. Marine Biologist and respected author of a number of marine reference books Dr. Gerald R. Allen said “On my last trip to Raja Ampat, I recorded 283 fish species during a single dive near the Kri Island resorts. This is the most fishes ever seen on a single dive over a career spanning almost 30 years.”
Divers here can look forward to being literally engulfed by fish, huge swirling schools of dogtooth tuna, jacks, giant trevally and chevron barracuda. In addition to these expect to see large napoleon wrasse, car sized Queensland groupers and reef sharks as you drift along with the fish. Coral growth here is also diverse with all manner of hard and soft varieties. It is best to stay deep here to avoid the stong surface currents.
Sardine Reef
Sardine reef is a large off shore reef that slopes down to around 25 meters. There are no actual sardines here but the fish are so tightly packed that it derives the name of the dive site. Great schools of fish block out the light, jacks, tuna, trevally, they’re all here in huge numbers. There are also Australian Wobbegongs to be found here hiding under ledges and table corals. This dive really is a fish frenzy, you even need to stay close to your buddy if you want to keep them in sight for the living walls of fish.
Cross Wreck
Named after a cross marking the landing spot of the first Christian missionaries to Irian Jaya this wreck is upright on the sandy bed at 18 meters. The Japanese patrol boat is the most accessible of all Raja Ampat wrecks, depth charges and the ships lamps can still be seen. Penetration is possible to the communications room, engine room and front hold where features such as the switchboard and ammunition can be seen. Coral cover is good and plenty of reef inhabitants now call the wreck thier home, these include lionfish, huge napoleon wrasse, humphead parrotfish and all manner of critters that come our especially at night.
Critters Corner
At the end of the Cross Wreck is this delightful little area back towards the beach. In amongst the sand and rubble are a vast array of critters including frogfish, leaffish, devil scorpionfish, seahorses and mantis shrimp.
Shinwa Maru
This WWII cargo ship wreck is one of the more impressive, she lies on her port side from 16 to 34 meters. Two huge bomb damage holes on the starboard side are visible and all manner of debris including mine sweeping equipment, technical equipment, car batteries, cables ammunition and sake bottles is strewn around. Two diving helmets make a great photo opportunity. This wreck is not as densely covered in corals as the Cross Wreck, but is home to many schooling jacks and plenty of pipefish. The wooden floors of the bridge have collapsed and most of its contents are still there.
Aircraft Wrecks
There is a wrecked P40 that was shot down and now lies at 27 meters, the plane which is still largely intact was discovered in 1999.
The Passage
The passage lies between the islands of Gam and Waigeo. It is only about 25 meters wide and looks more like a river from the surface. A jumble of rocks marks the entrance to this enchanting looking dive site, the coral almost grows to the surface here. There is not much choice but to drop in and drift down the channel, pausing in bays where the current is more forgiving. Plenty of life can be found here including octopus, flatworms and cuttlefish, even the Wobbegong shark can be spotted on occasion. Schools of bigger fish await out in the current such as jacks, tuna, barracuda and sharks. Caves and arches also make up some of the topography here.
Pef house reef
The house reef of Pulau Pef offers good diving and snorkelling opportunities, with a great variety of fish and critters. Night dives are convenient, colourful and productive, with the endemic Raja Ampat Walking Shark often sighted. At times a school of Batfish reside under the pier making for good photographic opportunities, and often baby Blacktip Sharks can be seen playfully hunting small fish in the shallows under the restaurant. A snorkel along the house reef reveals colourful coral gardens and whatever your are lucky to encounter: Clownfish in anemones, schools of Bumphead Parrotfishes, every shape and size of reef fish, octopus, cuttle fish, resting Wobbegong Sharks, nudibranchs , Mandarin Fishes – the possibilities are endless.
Boo Island
From the surface area you will find a couple of boulders set aside through a little expanse of water, down below you will find Raja Ampat’s wealth underwater life at the ready to be discovered.
From the surface area you will find a couple of boulders set aside through a little expanse of water, down below you will find Raja Ampat’s wealth underwater life at the ready to be discovered. The very first thing you will find while you go down your BCD and plummet through to this vivid reef, can be a huge swim through in superficial water where a few divers can sink into all at once. This can be typically done by the end with the dive as there is a lot to check out before carrying this out.
Initially you will work the right path across a wall that typically features a great deal of the reason why Raja Ampat is extraordinary. Dendronephyta soft corals, barrel sponges, gorgonians as well as other varieties of acropora just about all contend for breathing space of such a brilliantly colored panorama of the blue. You should definitely check out the seawhips as well while you might be ready to see little commensal shrimps hanging on them, hidden within an indistinguishable green to that within their houses.
Across the wall, and everywhere else in this particular dive site really are a large number of nudibranchs and this includes Phyllidia nigra, Phyllidia elegans and Chromodoris willani. The wall will morph right into an inclined reef prior to giving route to a reef ledge, while you cruise across throughout scenery that appears to alter every matter of minutes.
Fabiacet
Fabiacet is known as a breath of refreshing air for everyone that aspires we’re able to often dive on coral reefs along with marine life as abundant as nature planned. If you are a worn out and exhausted grumpy aged diver, well then you should not sit this site out.
Fabiacet is known as a breath of refreshing air for everyone that aspires we’re able to often dive on coral reefs along with marine life as abundant as nature planned. If you are a worn out and exhausted grumpy aged diver, well then you should not sit this site out. Take your nitrox certification with you as this extraordinary Raja Ampat dive site is certainly one place in which you will surely be seeing to dwell down only if your air lasts.
Nearby rich waters all over such peaks and isles are incredibly deep and crystal clear. At this dive site, you will discover a number of the finest visibility in the beautiful Raja Ampat of around 40 meters and also the marine life is absolutely superb , hence take your wide-angle photographic camera lenses. Fantastic hammerhead sharks can be seen right here, given that the surrounding water is significantly deep as well as occasionally move towards not so deep water to find out about the boisterous, black and yellow rubber-clad, bubble-puffing critters are doing within the water.
The outside wall shallows are overpowered with brown, beige and cream leather corals as well as sponges. Neon fusiliers shine beyond and also the schooling ashen-lipped surgeonfish dive within a greater depth of water while you swim beyond. Green turtles sometimes appear busy consuming the sponges, and monochrome banded angelfish are typical at this dive site.
Farondi Island
Farondi Island highlights 2 famous dive sites. The Goa Besar and the Verena’s Garden. Among Raja Ampat dive destinations, Farondi Island is said to be the most favorite of all divers because of its distinctive seascape.
Goa Besar
Goa Besar is situated around the southern area of Farondi Islands. You are going to go down in a tiny southwest facing inlet upon a superficial wall top blanketed with plate corals, leather corals and yellow and purple sea squirts. Chromis and azure damoiselles indicate your dive to be the glint all over within the bright light.
Go to northwest part across the superficial shelved garden of yellow-colored soft corals and downward a wall within an underwater round gap. This hollow is filled with green, white and red black coral shrubberies, twine corals and covering sponges. Red ornamental ghost pipefish grasp undetected within the black corals.
Certainly the wall caves in to an overgrown shelf. Go along with this lowering towards the east and you will definitely experience a tunnel throughways colliding with about 25 meters along with green soft coral trees as well as yellow sponges. The tunnel is approximately 20 meters in length and 10 meters in width. Typically, you will discover nighttime snapper as well as sweetlips hanging out within the darker edges.
Off the right across the wall are incredible assortments of green, purple and orange soft corals, tiny fans, foxtail corals as well as whip corals. Take a look at the whip corals seeing that they coordinate whip coral gobies and hidden shrimps.
On the left of the channel, in the event a current is running, you could possibly observe countless lean fusiliers and huge fusiliers spilling on the wall. Around 20 meters you are going to encounter one more overhang that has fans as well as purple twine corals, shielding pound for yellowtail damsels and young coral demoiselles.
Gamfi Damu Island
The currents could very well be strong all across Gamfi Island however it is consistently good news given it produces nutrients towards the reef and you will probably discover the soft corals at their finest. Nearly all are at maximum extension, all set to capture and feed on any free hovering food items, including tiny sea water shrimp.
Jef Fam Group
Jef Fam Group of islands is another fascinating site in the Raja Ampat Archipelago. Jet Fam is composed of scenic group of several islands and islets that are lying straightly west of Batanta island.
Kaleidoscope
Getting a break from all of those large things you will probably want to try out the brilliantly colored wonders with this Misool Island dive spot. Even though you might have got to look beyond several Napoleon wrasse and mobula rays so you can get an infinite sight, what you will really find out is definitely a reef which showcases an irresistible variety of coloration.
Manta Ridge
With a beginner’s dive at only 6 meters, Manta Ridge is one of the shallow dive spots in the Raja Archipelago. It is located between the islands of Mansuar and Airborei, in the middle section of Raja Ampat.
Sel Pele Bay
Sel Pele Bay is considered as the macro underwater photography diving capital of the Raja Ampat archipelago. Here you will find lots of unique and weird seldom critters that basically made Indonesia diving very popular.
The bay is very wide and is situated o the west of Waig
South Penemu Island Pinnacle
Located near the southern part of Penemu Island, South Penemu Island Pinnacle is a less famous pinnacle that is usually visited by dive masters who jump in the blue water to bring a beacon in place. In the shallower portions of the pinnacle, there are many nice colorful anemones and soft corals covering the sections.
Raja Ampat is undeniably one of the best locations in the world for scuba diving. It holds a number of world records for marine bio-diversity including the highest ever recorded number of fish species seen in one dive: a whopping 284 different fish species were spotted at Kofiau Island. Amazingly, the waters surrounding Raja Ampat host an incredible 1508 fish species, 537 different species of coral and almost 700 species of mollusc, including 7 different variants of giant clam. The area is also host to 6 of the 7 known sea turtle species, some of which are endangered and rare.
Raja Ampat is also known as the Four Kings, and it’s easy to see why as this archipelago really does have royal status amongst divers. Raja Ampat comprises a large number of smaller isles, shoals and cays that border the main New Guinean islands of Batanta, Waigeo, Salawati and Misool. The area is very remote and predominantly visited by liveaboards, although there are a very small number of dive resorts nearby.
Aside from lush gardens of coral and magnificent reef, Raja Ampat offers spectacular macro life just waiting to be spotted and captured on camera by underwater photographers with a keen eye. Look out for miniscule pygmy seahorses, frogfish no larger than a green pea and the deadly but intriguing blue ringed octopus. Remember to keep a safe distance from these small and quick-moving creatures as they can kill an adult within minutes from a single venomous bite.
At Raja Ampat, even the most uncommon of creatures is commonplace such as the tiny mushroom coral pipefish. Divers are encouraged to check their dive log books before diving at Raja Ampat as you’ll need a number of blank pages just to record everything you’re likely to see in this fantastic location.
Moving up in size slightly from the critters to juvenile fish species, Raja Ampat features all of the regular fish such as angelfish, parrotfish, sweetlips and butterfly fish. There are also large cuttlefish, bump head parrotfish and a number of sharks to be seen such as the epaulette carpet shark and the odd-looking wobbegong shark.
Best Diving in Raja Ampat
Made up of over 1500 smaller isles, it’s no surprise that Raja Ampat offers a number of excellent diving spots to explore and each one is different in terms of structure, size and underwater landscape. Where the dive sites do not differ, however, is in the level of high quality diving they offer for both liveaboard and resort-dwellers alike.
Dive Sites in the North of Raja Ampat
Where and how to Stay in Raja Ampat
Liveaboards are the best option for divers looking to explore the immense number of dive sites in Raja Ampat. Liveaboards travel on different routes so be sure to check that your dream dive sites are included on the route you choose. Liveaboards are available to suit every budget including luxurious options that will provide high levels of comfort with lounges and large diving decks.
Raja Ampat has an interesting and unique climate due to its close proximity to the equator as well as the fact that it is protected by various mountainous island masses. In general, the area experiences a tropical climate characterised by rain showers and high humidity. For the maximum number of diving and liveaboard options, many visitors will choose to visit Raja Ampat at the start of October through April. These months are also the best for diving in terms of increased visibility thanks to reduced rainfall with consistent water temperatures around 26-30°C. However, it is important to bear in mind that increased plankton presence has an impact on visibility, meaning that visibility can range from 9-20 metres during these months. The high concentrations of plankton will bring along with them guaranteed sightings of large pelagic fish.
From the start of July to the middle of September is the least popular period with divers as the rains of the monsoon season and windy conditions have an impact on the calmness of the sea. In fact, some dive resorts even close down during this monsoon period. Luckily for divers, West Papua is magnificent all throughout the year and offers somewhat protected areas that manage to escape the force of the rough seas. Whale sharks can often be spotted in this area.
Getting to Raja Ampat
Getting to Raja Ampat
Visitng Raja Ampat is hassle-free when choosing the liveaboard option. As the archipelago is smack-back in the centre of the Coral Triangle, it is fairly remote and is easiest to get to by liveaboard.
The tree Gili Islands; Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan are located on the north-west side of Lombok. The Gili Islands are well-known for being one of Indonesia’s best areas for diving. With around 30 different dive sites offering a variety of underwater scenes. The dive sites around the Gili Islands are also world famous for sea turtle.
The water surrounding these smaller islands is a pleasant 28°C -30°C all through the year, making this area of Indonesia ideal for scuba diving holidays
Best Diving in Gili Islands
the Gili Islands are well-suited to all divers regardless of your experience level. Even the most experienced diver will continually be amazed by the variation in topography – these sites offer everything from reefs to canyons to healthy and plentiful coral gardens and even intimidating wall dives. Whilst the backdrop of each dive is colourful, varied and impressive, the marine life is equally diverse and remarkable. Sightings of large manta rays and sharks are common, but the locations also offer something for those interested in macro life such as pipefish, sea horses and the elusive frogfish.
One such muck diving site is Hann’s reef which is located to the east of the Gili Air island and presents the opportunity to take great underwater images of intriguing marine life such as nudibranchs and scorpionfish. On a larger scale, Shark Point is a collection of underwater canyons frequently visited by a number of shark species such as the leopard shark. Shark Point is also famous for manta ray sightings, particularly in the months of November to May. For advanced divers, Deep Turbo is a deep and daring dive featuring large numbers of garden eels and stingrays. To fully appreciate why the area is known as the sea turtle capital, visit the drift dive site known as Halik, where the turtles tend to be plentiful and unperturbed by the presence of divers.
Where and how to Stay in Gili Islands
The first two of the three islands, Gili Meno and Gili Air, are relatively quiet locations when compared with the bustling party island of Gili Trawangan. All 25 dive sites are easily reachable from any of the islands and each island offers all the services a tourist would need in terms hotel accommodation, restaurants and entertainment.
It is interesting to note that the price of diving at sites in the Gili Islands is fixed across all operators which means that no matter where you stay in the Gili Islands you will pay the same rate for diving services. This adds an element of fairness and ensures service and diving standards remain high.
The largest and most popular island for divers and tourists alike is that of Gili Trawangan. A number of dive shops are located on the island and there is a buzzing nightlife for entertainment when you’re not diving. Although Gili Air and Gili Meno are smaller both in terms of size and tourist numbers, these islands still offer a fair number of dive centers and provide the added benefit of being a secluded destination with everything you need for your holiday on your doorstep.
Getting to Gili Islands
Although they are hardly comparable in terms of tourist traffic, the Gili Islands are in fact only an hour away from bustling Bali by boat. The nearby island of Lombok has an international airport that connects to a variety of destinations within Indonesia as well as Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and divers can simply get a boat from Lombok to the dive site of their choosing. Another option that is growing in popularity is that of Senggigi, a resort town to the west of Lombok where many divers choose to base themselves before heading out to the islands for their underwater fix.
Wakatobi Dive Sites : Waha Wall.
This wall is teeming with a huge variety of corals, huge barrel sponges and sea fans and it plunges to depths of 60m or more. This is a great site for passing pelagic fish such schooling tuna and eagle rays. It is possible to experience schools of spawning bumphead wrasse and parrot fish. There are many turtles, trevallies, and myriads of other fish in every direction. There are also many things to interest macro-lovers, if you can focus and tear your eyes away from the colorful bigger picture! Commonly we see a variety of nudibranches, leaf scorpion fish, porceline crabs, and many more interseting critters. This dive is suitable for beginner divers as well as advanced divers as currents here are generally mild or non-exis
Jon’s Point.
Located on the home reef this Dive site is characterised by its many overhangs and caves. The deeper dives on this wall bring you to overhangs where hammerhead sharks have been seen to pass. Reef sharks and Schooling barracuda are often sighted here. Many very large sea fans and encrusting coral species cover the wall creating a plethora of different colours.
Patuno Gate.
This home reef dive is situated in just a short boat journey from the resort. The dive begins on the sandy slope on the inside of the barrier reef where after a short swim we pass through a saddle at about 15m where turtles can sometimes be seen. As we pass over this saddle the reef drops away into a beautiful wall covered in an array of huge barrel sponges, soft and hard coral. Swarms of red tooth and Black trigger fish are in abundance here. The reef has many overhangs and swim throughs that house orange cup sponges and sea fans. Reef sharks, Spotted Eagle rays and Barracuda can also be seen here.
The Zoo (Waelumu).
This dive is at the tip of the long barrier reef which stretches out in front of Patuno Resort Wakatobi and ends in front of the Waelumu village area. The steep wall drops from 5 meters down to about 35 meters where it turns into a sandy slope which continues to extends down into the depths. A great dive where schooling barracuda and big eye trevallies are common, as are passing white tip and black tip reef sharks and dog tooth tuna. The wall teams with a huge variety of gorgonian sea fans of all different colours making it a great habitat for pygmy seahorses. Colemans Pygmys and Bargybanti’s have been spotted here. The 5 meter tip of this barrier reef makes for a enjoyable safety stop, where you can take your time enjoying the table corals and panorama of colourful soft corals.
Wandoka Pinnacle.
From the surface this pinnacle doesn’t look all that impressive, but once you descend down to 10m and begin to follow the ridge on the side you will be astonished by the variety of hard and soft corals, huge sponges, sea fans and black corals. This site is teeming with fish, and dog-toothed tuna and Big eye trevallies can regularly be found schooling here, along with schooling bohar snappers, schooling fusiliers, Giant trevallies, butterfly fish, turtles, and sometimes eagle rays. The safety stop on the top of the pinnacle provides an opputunity to take photos of scorpion fish and play with the tightly schooling juvenile striped catfish.
Turtle Transporter.
This often fast flowing drift dive is a favourite of many guests. A steady current flows along this wall indented with many overhangs and caves where large turtles often rest and shelter from the flow. Regularly turtle numbers can get into double figures with the larger specimens sitting staring back at the approaching diver. Other common seen sights include groups of large eagle rays, schools of large midnight snapper and a ‘family’ of Napoleon wrasse.
Coliseum.
This dives offers a bit of all, coral garden, sand slope, wall. The central part is a very pretty garden that starts at 5m/15ft, slopes down to 20m/60ft and continues deeper as sand slope. Eagle rays, mobula rays and schooling bumphead parrotfish are occasionally passing by on the slope. On the sides the garden is getting steeper, ending on two steep points – with a top around 8m/25ft and bottom more than 50m/150ft. The points are usually swept by current and their walls are full of fan corals, soft corals and lots of fish. Bargibanti pygmys seahorse are not uncommon and Coleman’s pygmys have been spotted as well.
Wanci Jetty.
Wanci jetty is a rare treat for underwater photography enthusiasts, accessible only at certain times. It is home to a profusion of species and enormous flashing schools of bait fish. The columns of the jetty are covered in sponges and fans, and the reef flat and slopes are home to cuttlefish, mantis shrimp, several species of morays and a variety of pipefish. A true muck dive that reveals more unusual creatures with every visit.
Topi Miring.
This site consists of two pinnacles connected by a saddle ridge, the slopes of which are covered in large acropora tables, barrel sponges and mushroom corals. The corals formations and sponges are huge and many experienced divers have commented on how pristeen and ancient these corals must be. Patrolling great barracuda, nudibranchs and many species of cryptic crustaceans are found here.
Red Fish.
This site is so named after both the large schools of red tooth triggers that are found here and a guest who helped discover the site. Here the reef consists of a gentle slope with high coral coverage ending in a sharp corner where you can hang out and watch the large pelagic species pass by.
Kapota Ridge.
The ridge here extends out from the island of Kapota’s home reef. The dive starts on a gentle sandy slope where many barrel sponges and foliose coral can be seen. Regular sitings of pelagic species such as dog tooth tuna and trevalies make this a popular spot.
Kapota Point.
On the furthest point of nearby Kapota Island, this site is one of the most vibrantly coloured walls in the region. Enormous sea fans and coral overhangs are found all over the wall, and schools of reef fish as well as pelagic drifters can often be seen taking refuge from the brisk currents that ensure a multitude of fish species.
Karang Gurita.
This is a great location for an outstanding days diving. This is a stunning coral atoll shaped like an eye. Several fantastic sites can be dived here. The dive sites here encompass walls, coral gardens, plateaus, ridges and slopes. You can see big sponges, a huge variety of sea fans, colourful soft and hard corals, schooling trevallies, barracudas, turtles, rays, reef sharks, or if you’re lucky even hammerhead sharks! This is a favourite dive site and guaranteed to be an exhilarating dive!
Clown Fish City (Karang Gurita).
As the name implies, this site is home to an amazing concentration of Amphiprion percula as well as several other anemone fish species. Located on Karang Gurita off the south east coast of Wangi-Wangi Island, it is an excellent place to encounter pelagic species and boast 25m+ visibility much of the year. The stronger currents in the area bring in impressive schooling fish.
Kaledupa Double Spur.
On the edge of nearby Kaledupa Island, Double Spur has some of the most pristine hard coral coverage in the area. The dive begins on a deep ridge covered in soft corals and anemones with resident porcelain crabs and ends in a shallow garden of large boulder corals, plate corals and anemone fishes of all species covering the reef.
Kaledupa.
The reef slope here has many overhangs and crevices where blue spotted rays hide away. The crest of the reef is covered in a variety of soft coral where large schools of fusiliers and juvenile trevally are seen.
Langira.
The crest of this reef sits at approximately 10m. Here very large coral Bombies are the dominant growth form with large numbers of juvenile reef species using this as a nursery area. The reef itself slopes away into the depths with overhangs housing blue spotted rays and more. Eagle rays and Tuna often pass in the blue.
The Ridge.
This ridge extends out from the top of Hoga Island’s home reef. The area often has currents running along it making this a drift dive. One of the best features of this site is the much loved ‘crazy corner’ where the current rushes around the tip of the ridge. It is here that large schools of pelagic fish such as giant trevally gather to feast of the even larger schools of fusiliers and triggers that reside here.
Inner Pinnacle.
These two pinnacles lie close to the Hoga home reef. The pinnacles have a ridge at approximately 15m connecting the two. Large schools of Barracuda are often sighted on this pinnacle as well as crocodile fish and large scorpion fish being prevalent on the top of the pinnacle.
Outer Pinnacle.
This is a large pinnacle near Hoga Island with a ridge leading away from it at a depth of 25m. Outstanding corals, big sponges, and a huge variety of colourful soft corals cover the pinnacle and ridge. On this dive you will be surrounded by thousands of fish, from giant trevallies, schooling fusiliers, passing tuna, great barracudas, large napoleon fish and many more. There are also many interesting nudibranches and frog fish for the photographers. This dive also offers the opportunity to look for the very well camouflaged scorpion fish and other critters during the 5m safety stop.
Hoga Channel.
This is a great site to visit at high tide when it offers great visibility and an abundance of fish, against a backdrop of spectacular coral. As it is a channel fish come to feed here at high tide as the currents bring plankton to the area, and other fish use it as a highway. This a spawning site for snapper especially at full moon, and we commonly see schooling barracuda, trevallies, napoleon wrasse, bumphead parrot fish along with many more smaller fish in large schools. This is one of the favourite sites around Hoga island.
Mari Mabuk.
The bigger reef area is called Mari Mabuk (which we’re told means, “Let’s get drunk!), and it had a number of excellent dives on it. Located at Tomia Island, this particular photo comes from a specific dive on Mari Mabuk called Roma. It is an exceptional dive site. Mari Mabuk has a maximum diving depth of about 60 m / 196.9 ft and is suitable for all divers. The average visibility is 10-20 metres and access to the dive site is by boat. It features huge sea fans, coral heads adorned in bright soft corals and feather stars blooming in the frequently swift current. The saddle that bridges the reef contains blue ribbon eels, leaf fish, crocodile fish, scorpion fish, nudibranchs and many more.
There are still many others diving sites around Wakatobi Regency, that can be explor during your diving trip to Wakatobi.
Wakatobi National Park (TNW) is one of the few and the largest marine national park in Indonesia. Coral reef ecosystems coastal marine ecosystems is rated as very productive that can be found in tropical waters (Supriharyono 2007). Ecologically coral reefs play an important role as a habitat for reef fish communities targeted by fishermen. TNW fishing communities in the region has relied on this resource their survival since time immemorial.
Utilization done so far is the fishing and making a rock by a traditional community. If this activity is not managed wisely it will likely evolve toward excessive exploitation. This would threaten the sustainability of resources, which in turn will affect the lives of the surrounding communities as well.
SCUBA DIVING IN WAKATOBI – Finest dive sites in the world!
BEST TIME TO DIVE IN WAKATOBI
Located just south of the equator, Wakatobi has an even, tropical climate with air temperatures around 32°C all year round. It is best dived between March and December – it’s the Wakatobi high season (most busy around April/May and September/November) during which the scuba diving is consistently good. July and August, while the water temperature may drop a little along with the visibility, is the best time for big numbers of fish as it’s coral spawning season. July/August can also see some stronger winds and surface movement.
Water temperatures fluctuate between a low of 25°C in August and a high of 30°C in October. Although this is not really a destination for large animals, certain times of the year are better than others. While a manta ray or whale shark could pass through at any time, pilot whale appearances are restricted to the November to April period.
January and February normally see the wet season here but rain is not as heavy here as in other parts of Indonesia. In fact it is said to be 4 times lower than the national average. So rain does not greatly affect the Wakatobi dive sites and visibility rarely, if ever, suffers from river run-off.
Currents are can be very strong on most dive site depending on what time of the month. You will find the strongest current around full moon. It is a good idea to have some dive experience if you are planing on diving Komodo during this time. It is also recommended to have yoru advanced certification.
There are also some quieter dive spots for those beginners but you may miss the incredible action of big fishes swimming into the current.
The current can sometimes reach 8 knots in some places. It is driven by tides so choose your dive site wiht this in mind which you can plan depending on the conditions.
This current is due to the Komodo and Rinca island acting like a bottleneck between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This current is why Komodo waters are so full of fishes and so clear.
Tho you dive from a liveaboard you will always have boat suppoet to pick you up it hte current takes you.
To get to Wakatobi you can either fly to Makassar (Ujung Pandang) or Kendari and get a connecting flight to Wangi Wangi directly, or fly to Bau Bau (Buton Island) and find a boat to one of wakatobi’s big island. there is a direct flight from Bali (Denpasar) to Tomia island.
The Komodo National Park is formed by three big islands: Komodo Island, Rinca Island and Padar Island, plus a few other islands, total of 2,321 Km2 of protected land and sea. On 1986, Komodo National Park was declared World Heritage Site and Man and Biosphere Reserve by Unesco. Only in this area we can find the Komodo dragon, the largest species of living lizard in the world. An estimated total of 5,700 dragons that call this stunning part of Indonesia as their home.
The Komodo dragon, also known as the Komodo monitor lizard, is the largest living species of lizard. The Komodo dragon can grow up to maximum length of 3 metres and weighing up to approximately 70-90 kilograms.
Fossils very similar to V. komodoensis have been found in Australia dating to greater than 3.8 million years ago, and its body size remained stable on Flores, one of the handful of Indonesian islands where it is currently found, over the last 900,000 years.
As a result of their size, these lizards dominate the ecosystems in which they live. Komodo dragons hunt and ambush prey including invertebrates, birds, and mammals. It has been claimed that they have a venomous bite; there are two glands in the lower jaw which secrete several toxic proteins. Komodo dragon group behaviour in hunting is exceptional in the reptile world. The diet of big Komodo dragons mainly consists of deer, though they also eat considerable amounts of carrion.
The Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body, as well as about 60 frequently replaced, serrated teeth that can measure up to 2.5 cm in length. Its saliva is frequently blood-tinged, because its teeth are almost completely covered by gingival tissue that is naturally lacerated during feeding. It also has a long, yellow, deeply forked tongue. Komodo dragon skin is reinforced by armoured scales, which contain tiny bones called osteoderms that function as a sort of natural chain-mail. This rugged hide makes Komodo dragon skin poorly suited for making into leather.
Mating begins between May and August, and the eggs are laid in September. About 20 eggs are deposited in abandoned megapode nests or in a self-dug nesting hole. The eggs are incubated for seven to eight months, hatching in April. Young Komodo dragons are vulnerable and therefore dwell in trees, safe from predators and cannibalistic adults. They take 8 to 9 years to mature, and are estimated to live up to 30 years.
Scuba Diving in the Komodo marine Park is possible all year round.
Scuba Diving around the Komodo islands is most divers dream! Great variety of fish with fantastic and untouched coral reefs. You see big fish hunting actions, and pelagic at every dive site.
You will also see numerous of whitetip and blacktip reef sharks. If you are lucky you can spot bigger sharks like the Greyreef shark and also Hammerhead shark has been seen.
You are also very likely to dive with the magnificent peaceful Manta ray. You can spot them all year round but the best time to see them is during the rainy season when you can sometimes spot them schooling around you.
Liveaboard diving is a terrific and unforgettable way of exploring Komodo.
Best diving conditions is from March to October (March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October). Best season to see a lot of Manta rays is during the rainy season from December to February (December, January, February).
Visibility is best from November to January From January to March the sea can be a bit choppy but nothing bad
Northern marine environment of Komodo National Park:
Average water temperature: 27 – 28 degrees C (80 – 82 F)(Recommend Min 3 mm Short Suit)
Visibility: 25-35 meters +
Southern marine environment of the Komodo National Park:
Average water temperature: 23-24 degrees C (73 – 75 F)(Recommend Min 3+ mm full length suit and hood.)
Visibility:7 – 18 meters
Currents are can be very strong on most dive site depending on what time of the month. You will find the strongest current around full moon. It is a good idea to have some dive experience if you are planing on diving Komodo during this time. It is also recommended to have yoru advanced certification.
There are also some quieter dive spots for those beginners but you may miss the incredible action of big fishes swimming into the current.
The current can sometimes reach 8 knots in some places. It is driven by tides so choose your dive site wiht this in mind which you can plan depending on the conditions.
This current is due to the Komodo and Rinca island acting like a bottleneck between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This current is why Komodo waters are so full of fish and so clear.
Tho you dive from a liveaboard you will always have boat support to pick you up it the current takes you.
The nearest town to Komodo is Labuan Bajo. You reach Labuan Bajo via flights from Bali (Denpasar) or Jakarta. There are several of airlines flying that rout every day. The best one is Garuda Air. Garuda is most expensive but also has the most luggage allowance.
Airlines are:
Garuda Air
Nam Air
Wing Air (normally delayed)
Many backpackers choose to go to magic rout via the Gili Islands. From here it is possible to either go on one of the slow boats like the Perama boat or take the land option.
The Perama boat take you from Lombok to Labuan Bajo in 4 days/ 4 nights. It is actually a sold as a snorkel trip where you live on the boat together with other backpackers. This trip costs from 1.750.000IDR.
Go Gili – Lombok – Sumbawa – Labuan Bajo 24hrs. Simple (but long) bus ride through Sumbawa and then ferry from Bima to Labuan Bajo. This trip costs from 500.000IDR.
Coming from South Sulawesi / Bira
Go direct from Bira to Labuan Bajo or via Bima. This is a 24hrs boat journey across the Flores sea. It is a very cheap option, price from 125.000IDR. Mind the boats departs only every Tuesday from Bira.
Please understand that we will go to every effort to assure your trip goes smoothly, that we offer the highest quality service and your journey with us is a truly memorable experience. However, things do go awry. For that reason, we must include all the legal matters listed below. Much of what is said below is for the “worst case”. We do not always rely on these terms and often seek to find a more amicable and reasonable solution. These terms and conditions are here if we need them, not because we must use them. As our lawyer said – if the sh*t hits the fan – better have that page up!
I herewith certify and acknowledge that I understand that my acceptance on a diving and/or snorkeling program organized and conducted by Wicked Diving or it’s partners, is predicated on my assurance that I am physically fit to engage in ocean scuba diving, and that I have had or will receive sufficient training in scuba diving and that I fully understand the risk of ocean diving, of living and traveling on board a ship and the dangers arising from force of nature, and I am prepared to assume such risk.
In order to induce Wicked Diving or its partners to accept me as a member of the aforementioned diving program, I hereby release and absolve Wicked Diving or its partners, its agents, employees and invitees from any and all damages resulting from death or personal injuries, including loss of services, which I may sustain on account of, arising from, or in connection with the aforementioned diving program or the ownership, maintenance, use or operation of any automobile, ship, boat, water sport equipment or otherwise.
I further understand that remoteness of destination, local custom and/or prevailing weather conditions may cause minor inconvenience or modification to the diving portions of the tour, and Wicked Diving or it’s partners reserve the right to modify and/or cancel diving arrangements due to unfavorable weather conditions and/or technical difficulties at any time.
I also agree to pay compensation at full current market value to Wicked Diving or its partners for any and all damage or loss of property and equipment belonging to Wicked Diving or it’s partners resulting from abuse or negligence on my part. This liability waiver is all subject to the terms and conditions above, which have been read, understood and unconditionally agreed to.
I further agree to strictly observe and comply with additional reasonable terms and regulations Wicked Diving or any of its employees may deem desirable or needful to prescribe during the course of any diving tour.
PAYMENT TERMS
Deposit: 50% upon booking
Final Payment: Due 45 days before departure date
If your balance payment is not received within a reasonable amount of time (taking into account weekends, bank holidays, delays on international trasfers…) , we assume you are cancelling your trip and your booking is no longer valid. Please make sure you inform us of any problems you may have, we are ready to help if we can.
For expeditions in Indonesia (9 days or longer) , Christmas and New Years trips in all regions full payment is 60 days before departure.
The final payment and balance of 50% must be paid 45 days (or 60 days ) before trip departure date. If the remaining balance is not received on or before that date WICKED retains the right to cancel the booking, keep the deposit, and resell the scuba diving activity/and or excursion.
• Special Offers Last Minute Bookings & Packages require 100% payment within 24 hours of booking
CANCELLATION TERMS
More than 45 days prior to departure: Refund of deposit less administration fee of 130 USD and less bank and/or paypal transaction fees. Return transfer of funds will take place no more than 45 days after requested by client.
More than 60 days prior to departure of expeditions in Indonesia (9 days or longer) , Christmas and New Years trips: Refund of deposit less administration fee of 180 USD and less bank and/or paypal transaction fees. Return transfer of funds will take place no more than 60 days after requested by client.
Less than 45 days prior to departure: No Refund
Less than 60 days prior to departure of expeditions in Indonesia (9 days or longer) , Christmas and New Years trips and Dive Master Courses: No Refund
Cancellations can only be acknowledged if received IN WRITING, by email info@wickeddiving.com. No cancellations accepted by telephone, SMS or chats. These cancellations must be acknowledged by Wicked Diving, in writing to be valid.
FULL CHARTERS
These trips can not be cancelled as we accepted your commitment to fill the boat in its entirety. If individuals contracted by the person chartering the boat cancel, it is up to the person chartering to find replacements.
For charters we need 25% down payment to block the boat and prevent other people booking, 25% needs to be paid 6 weeks later and the remaining balance 8 weeks before departure.
UNUSED SERVICES
No refund or compensation is due payable by WICKED DIVING for any unused training or trip portions. Guests who do not complete training or trips for any reason, are not entitled to a refund for a portion of the total cost.
PROGRAM CHANGES:
Wicked Diving Co., Ltd., its subsidiaries, and operators reserve the right to rearrange the order of any itinerary, to cancel or substitute elements of any schedule without notice when local conditions force such changes.
WICKED DIVING and the dive guides on the boat can prohibit participation on dives at their discretion based on lack of respect for marine park rules and regulations, lack of respect – or “handling” of any marine life, alcohol consumption between dives or not abiding by international safe diving rules. In this case we will not refund you for the missed dives.
Responsibility of Wicked Diving Co., Ltd.
Wicked Diving Co., Ltd and its subsidiaries, hereinafter called ‘Wicked’ acts only as agent for the person or companies providing accommodation, transport, liveaboard trips or day trips etc. hereafter called ‘Service Providers’ and Wicked issues all booking documentation on the Service Providers’ terms and conditions.
The tour member acknowledges that neither Wicked, nor its subsidiaries, affiliated companies, staff or agents shall be responsible or become liable in contract or tort for any injury, damage, loss, delay to person or property, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by any Service Provider or by “force major” or other events beyond Wicked’s control, including, but not limited to war, civil disturbance, pilferage, delays, severe weather, Acts of God, Acts of Government, accidents to or failure of machinery, equipment, vehicles or industrial disputes.
Wicked shall not be liable for, or responsible to, any tour member in the event of dissatisfaction based on personal opinion regarding the standard of service or accommodation provided by any Service Provider nor be liable or responsible for any disappointment, distress, lack of enjoyment arising from any act or omission whatsoever. Wicked will only acknowledge liability in the case of proven justified complaints in writing relating to specific and tangible inadequacies of facilities, accommodation or services provided. In the event of such a complaint the customer is requested to immediately contact Wicked or the Service Provider, hotel etc., for remedial action to resolve any problem or irregularity at that time. Only if such a complaint has been lodged will Wicked consider to fully investigate and act on any complaint.
BOOKING POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Once you have checked availability with WICKED DIVING (Wicked Diving Co, Ltd.) and selected your desired scuba diving activity and wish to make a firm booking, we then require a deposit of 50% of the total trip cost, if booked more than 4 or 8 weeks in advance. If booked closer to departure (4 or 8 weeks) full payment will guarantee your booking.
Cancellation Terms can be found higher up.
Payment methods can be made securely online through ThaiEpay for Thailand or Paypal for Indonesia. Both secure gateways accept all major credit cars such as ; American Express, Visa, and MasterCard, or you may also pay by bank transfer. WICKED DIVING will supply you with the appropriate bank details upon booking.
*Please note that bank transfer charges are to be paid by the sender*
Upon receipt of 50% deposit (or full payment) for the specified scuba diving activity/and or excursion, WICKED DIVING (Wicked Diving, Co., Ltd.) will make the necessary confirmation with the specified operator on your behalf and you will be sent the appropriate written confirmation.
It is your responsibility at the time of booking to familiarize yourself with and adhere to the specific country entrance requirements, for passports, visa and inoculations.
INSURANCE DETAILS
WICKED DIVING (Wicked Diving Co., Ltd.)
We strongly urge our guests they purchase a fully comprehensive travel insurance package that covers accident, medical, baggage, personal liability and effects and trip cancellation/interruption when a reservation is made. We strongly recommend our guests to use an insurer that covers any travel disruption due to technical malfunction/cancellation of planes and/or any other mode of transportation to the departure point of the booked trip, including travel disruptions due to natural disasters including but not limited to volcanic activities, earth quakes, flooding, severe storms.
In the event our guests are unable to make it to the departure point of the trip, no refunds from Wicked Diving will be possible for missed portions of the trip.
Please be advised that if guests choose not to carry travel insurance, Wicked Diving will not be held responsible for any financial disappointment caused by reasons beyond our control.
A travel insurance is personal preference and highly recommended, a DIVING insurance is not ! We require all divers to have a diving insurance !
Many travel policies have diving included or can be added on, so check this with your insurer. For those that forgot to take a policy, we do have short term dive insurance which can be obtained in our office, this insurance can cover the duration of the trip. More information on our Insurance Page.
MEDICAL AND HEALTH
WICKED DIVING is not certified to give you any medical advice. If you are unsure about any medical matter then please seek advice from a certified General Practitioner before scuba diving, and similar activities.
In taking any dive course, regardless of previous experience or training, WICKED DIVING requires a complete medical Questionnaire to be filled out.
Before commencing any vacation one should be physically able to enjoy themselves. The activities that WICKED DIVING offers can be physically demanding, and as such you will be required to be reasonably physically fit to participate and enjoy these activities. Discomfort, displeasure and pain resulting from the inability to do said activities as a result of physical unfitness are not ground for complaint or refund.
If you have any health problems, are on any form of medication or have had any illness, injury or operation that may affect you whilst diving, please let the staff of Wicked Diving know in advance. Failure to inform us about this may result in you not being able to dive as we would require medical clearance first, which may not be able to be obtained from local general doctors that are not specialist in hyperbaric medicine. Failure to do so disallows refunds or compensation for dives/activities lost.
If you are allergic to any form of medication, please state this clearly on the Registration Form. Anyone requiring vegetarian food or with any food allergies should advise us before the trip. Should you have any restrictions or requirements and not inform Wicked Diving previous to your trip departures, it may be difficult or impossible to meet such demands.
Please also note the following conditions to ensure a safe diving trip for all our customers:
Asthma. Please be aware that we do not accept divers with asthma if you have had an attack in the last 5 years – or those who take medication for prevention or treatment of asthma on all our dive trips in Thailand or Indonesia. if you have had an attack in the last 5 years. If you had an attack between 5-10 years ago, we will ask to see the results of a Spirometric test (lung function test) dated not older than 3 months.
Diabetes. Unfortunately we do not accept divers with this condition, as our staff are not medically qualified to a level to deal with any medical problems that may arise.
Thyroid Disease. Divers with thyroid disease or having no thyroid gland should bring a medical statement dated within the past 3 months proving that their cardiovascular system has been critically assessed.
Wicked Diving also can not accept divers with Hypertension (high blood pressure) or divers using anti-depressants (e.g. Prozac).
Previous cases of DCS and DCI in the last 5 years would require a medical clearance from a hyperbaric trained specialist.
Please note that for the above mentioned conditions we do NOT accept medical statements issued locally, unless they are from an accredited hospital or surgery. If you need any assistance or further advice on this subject, please contact us for further information
Wicked Diving is not willing to risk your life or endanger those around you by overlooking such conditions.
COMPLAINTS
Here at WICKED DIVING we see nothing as a complaint but as something we can improve. If you receive great service, please tell others, if you have an issue with the service provided, PLEASE TELL US!
Your experience, from the moment of booking to the departure terminal is all part of our relationship. You have chosen to share your valuable vacation with us and we take that seriously. If, at any point, you feel that you have been treated unfairly before or during your scuba diving activity then please let us know in writing as soon as possible.
Please make sure that you provide us with as much information as possible so we are able to investigate your case fully. Supply us with dates, names, conversations and facts.
If you don’t let us know we will not be able to improve the quality and service to you and others.
We do have some advice if you feel that the activity is not up to standards. Please report any issues IMMEDIATELY.
1. As soon as you feel there is an issue – Tell someone.
Make sure that you express any dissatisfaction clearly, and at the soonest opportunity, so any problem can be resolved in a timely manner.
2. Inform the captain and/or Tour Leader of the activity.
Please notify your guide and be specific as to what exactly the issue is, and how (s)he may help to resolve the problem. All staff members are trained in many fields, and are often in these positions for their problem solving abilities.
3. Satisfaction incomplete?
If your problem cannot be resolved by your Tour Leader, then Wicked Diving or her appointed representative will represent and support you and to attempt to resolve any settlement to a satisfactory reasonable resolution of said issue.
4. Keep a record.
If appropriate, then provide written documentation and a factual record of the occurrence, who was involved, and how you attempted to resolve the issues. Names, times, and details are important, please provide all facts, events, conversations and agreements that are related to your complaint in a timely manner. WE are on your side, but nothing can resolved if you do not take the time to lodge a formal written complaint no later than 28 days after said event.
NATIONAL PARK FEES
Marine National Park fees are not included and these fees must be paid strictly by cash directly to the activity leader upon arrival. These fees may change at any time at the discretion of the relevant authorities without much notice, fees levied by the authorities at the time of your arrival will be applied. The fees quoted via email are for reference only.
BOOKING CHANGES
If you decide to change your booking after you have made your reservation we will do our best to accommodate these changes. Please be aware that it may not always be possible. You should notify us as soon as possible of any changes, the sooner you do this the more likely it is that we can accommodate the change.
Changes done to confirmed booking more than 30 days before departure:There will be an administration fee of 100 USD (in addition to any changes or refunds necessary to the price of your reservation) for any booking changes which require the issuance of a new Confirmation of Reservation Completed or invoice, including, but not limited to, changes in dates, cabin or room type, activity and/or diving program.
Changes done 7-20 days before departure. There will be an administration fee of 25% of the booking cost in addition to any changes or refunds necessary to the price of your reservation) for any booking changes which require the issuance of a new Confirmation of Reservation Completed or invoice, including, but not limited to, changes in dates, cabin or room type, activity and/or diving program.
Changes less than 7 days before departure: There is a chance no changes are possible. We can not guarantee that any changes a guest wishes to undertake are possible or that spots/activities are available. Costs up to and including the costs of a replacement activity may be incurred.
LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Wicked Diving cannot be held liable for and will not be responsible for personal injuries, property damage, or wrongful death that may occur during activities arranged, booked or performed by Wicked Diving. There are inherent risks associated with all activities offered by Wicked, and those risks must be accepted and accounted for. Wicked is neither negligent nor liable if accidents happen as a result of acts or omissions of other third parties.
Scuba diving requires a certification from a recognized diving agency such as PADI or SSI. It is your responsibility that you are suitably qualified, and provide proof of such qualification upon request, to participate in any diving activities prior to you taking part. Such activities include all diving activities other than Open Water Diver or Scuba Diver Course, or Discover Scuba Diving activities that allow participants to take part without a license.
Wicked Diving cannot be held liable for and will not be responsible for loss or damage on personal items such as individual dive equipment, camera and video equipment, strobes and other accessories, passports, flight tickets, jewelry….
UNFORSEEN EVENTS
If departure of your liveaboard cruise is not advisable – or may be dangerous to the life or health of the passengers or to the boat, due to conditions such as: bad weather, perils of the sea, Acts of God, political incidents, force majeure (i.e. tsunami, typhoon, severe storms, earth quakes…) then the captain has the sole discretion to delay or cancel the cruise departure.
Likewise, during the cruise – if bad weather or force majeure (i.e. tsunami, typhoon, severe storms, earth quakes…) events occur that make it inadvisable for passengers for the boat to return to port – then the captain shall have the right to delay or postpone sailing until conditions allow, and make adjustments to the itinerary that may including cancellation of calls to ports, or the re-sequencing of island visits.
Warnings issued by the Thai Meteorological Departments and warnings issued by the National Park Authorities will be adhered to without question.
Wicked Diving Co., Ltd. will refund all money paid by the customer where Wicked Diving Co., Ltd. itself cancels a trip, other than for reasons set out above in Force Majeure. In the case of a refund, transfer fees will be deducted from the refund.
Wicked Diving Co., Ltd. shall not accept any financial responsibility for any itinerary changes or cancellations resulting from circumstances outside of Wicked Diving Co., Ltd.’s control, such as, but not limited to, those stated above in Force Majeure.
In the unlikely event of a cruise being cancelled due to insufficient reservations we will alert you to this as soon as we become aware of this possibility. In these circumstances we will take all reasonable steps to ensure you receive an alternative and comparable cruise or give you a full refund.
CERTIFICATIONS
Please ensure you have a copy of your most recent certification card and dive log for the tour leader’s attention. Failure to show your certification may result in not being able to dive on the trip.
To partake in any scuba diving activity with we will require that you as the customer hold a certification from a recognized scuba diving society such as SSI, CMAS, BSAC and PADI.
It is your responsibility that you are suitably qualified. Upon request we will require proof of your certification therefore enabling you to partake in any scuba diving activities prior to you taking part. This does not apply to scuba diving courses where you are learning to dive such as a certification, which allows participants to take part without scuba diving certification.
POLITICAL UNREST
In the event of political unrest, military conflict, flight cancellations, or any other risk to customers or vessels due to political unrest, then WICKED DIVING has the right to cancel any liveaboard trip to this destination.
In this event, we will re-route your cruise to another destination at no extra cost. However, in these circumstances we are unable to consider this justification for you to cancel your cruise, and will therefore not be able to authorize any refund or compensation in this event.
Other Terms and Conditions
If there are any changes to the details supplied to us by you it is your responsibility to inform WICKED DIVING as soon as possible. WICKED DIVING will not be responsible for problems arising from your failure to adhere to instructions in WICKED DIVING emails or correspondence (e.g. late changes to your transfer information, your failure to satisfy permit documentation requirements etc)
All fares are quoted inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated. Fares are subject to change without prior notice and are only guaranteed with confirmation.
Please note that the number of dives we list in any package is a best estimate based on normal circumstances, not a guarantee. Circumstances may arise during your liveaboard vacation (weather, illness, personal choice) where the total number of dives done is less than the number we estimate. There will be no partial refunds in these circumstances.
It is incumbent upon you to ensure that you meet the passport, visa, health requirements of the countries you wish to visit and those that you transit.
Like other online sales agents our website will NOT stop you from making impossible bookings such as two different liveaboard trips at the same time or where you book diving on the same day as a later flight. It is your responsibility to ensure that you do not make such reservations.
We will do our best to correct errors and omissions as quickly as practicable after being notified of them. However because of the sophisticated technology that is required in operating WICKED DIVING there may be times when obvious errors occur. For example, very occasionally, this may result in a price, product or other detail displayed or presented on our websites being incorrect. In this case we will do our best to correct the terms or revise them to mutual satisfaction, notwithstanding we reserve the right to cancel that contract, but this of course will be without any liability to you.
BOOKING CONFIRMATION
1. Individual bookings are not confirmed until an advance payment of 20% of the trip price has
been paid. The remainder of the payment has to be paid 60 days before cruise departure.
2. Full charter bookings are not confirmed until an advance payment of 30% of the trip paid. The remainder of the payment has to be paid 120 days before cruise departure.
3. Add-on bookings of flights, hotels and transfers (and other bookings with a third party entity) will need to be paid in full at the time of booking.
4. Delinquent payments can cause a booking cancellation. By forwarding the deposit for passage, the client certifies that he/she does not have a physical condition that would create a hazard to him/herself and/or other passengers and agrees to theses
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
1. You need to have a passport that is valid for 6 months after the date of entering Indonesia.
2. You are required to check whether you need a visa to enter Indonesia. PT. Aman Samudera Bali (trading as Moana Cruising) is not, may not and cannot be held liable or responsible for missing the scheduled departure of the booked trip due to visa problems.
LIABILITY
1. PT. Aman Samudera Bali may not be held liable or responsible in any way for any occurrence on this cruise/dive trip which may result in personal injury, property damage, wrongful death or other damage to you or your family, heirs, or assigns that may occur as a result of the participation in this boat trip and scuba dive(s) and excludes liability for matters such as baggage loss or damage, expense or inconvenience caused by delayed or cancelled transportation service, flight delays or cancellations, change of schedule, strikes or other conditions beyond PT. Aman Samudera Bali’s control.
2. The diving organiser is obliged to exercise due care and diligence as required in the normal course of doing business. We undertake, therefore, to provide the services of the diving package with the assured quality and without impairments. No liability is assumed for items, which normally are not taken along in luggage. The diving organizer is not liable for unsatisfactory services provided by third parties which the diving organiser merely facilities on behalf of its diving customers (e.g., excursions, tours). Every diving participant participates in the diving trip and any connected activities at his own risk and is individually and wholly responsible for his own person. He has to take the required safety precautions in particular situations, e.g., securing his person below deck and on deck, in the water and on land, putting on lifebelts or life jackets. The diving trip participant declares, furthermore, that he will forego (waive) any liability claim and any claims for compensation for damages to life, limb and property against the diving trip organiser and his employees as well as other participants on the diving trip except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence. This also applies to damages due to participation in
the diving trip as well as to all risks connected with compressed air-diving. For compressed air-diving you require certification or the badge, of a recognised diving organisation, such as PADI. It is in your own interest to be sufficiently qualified and able to show your Brevet (certification) at all diving activities. All duties and rights of the ship’s owner, diving teacher and crew are not affected by this agreement. In the event that a dive is not advisable or dangerous to the health and the life of the diving participants or in case of danger for the ship or crew on account of bad weather, dangerous seas, acts of God, a political incident and events over which Moana Cruising has no influence, the ship’s owner, the captain as well as the diving instructor may delay or cancel a diving trip on his own discretion. This applies as well during the course of a diving trip. In such an emergency all diving participants must abide by the decision of the ship’s owner, diving instructor or the captain and to follow PT. Aman Samudera Bali
Jl. Pulau Moyo No. 30 80361 Denpasar Bali their orders. Furthermore, during a dive and during all other activities pursued on a diving trip, any and all instructions of the diving guide and his assistants must be carried out. In the event that a participant fails to abide by such instructions, the diving guide may exclude such participant from the dive or activity. It is generally forbidden to dive alone. The participants in a dive always must stay together, dive and surface together and part again from their diving partners on returning to the starting point (beach, boat, etc.) only. This applies to assign diving partners as well. The participants agree to observe all diving rules and security standards. Participants must honour the maximum diving depth permitted by diving certification or the relevant national legal regulations. The maximum depth may not, however, under any circumstances exceed 30 meters. Any
violation will lead to the exclusion from the dive and in case of recurrence of such a violation from the diving trip, without the right to reclaim the travel expenses or any part thereof. The diving organizer assumes no liability in case of theft, damage or loss of diving equipment or any other personal property. The diving participant, however, is liable for any damage to or loss of equipment that has been provided. The diving participant agrees to ascertain before every dive the proper functioning of any equipment he will use. The diving participant acknowledges that he received the provided equipment in the good condition and working order and agrees to return it in functioning order. To pursue or harpoon fish or other creatures in or under water during a dive is forbidden. Violators will be excluded from further dives.
3. Each participant is required to sign a Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement before the trip.
INSURANCES.
1. It is essential to arrange a comprehensive personal, diving, baggage and travel insurance to cover any eventuality, including charges arising should you have to cancel your holiday plans.
2. Moana Cruising can arrange a short term diving insurance via DAN Asia Pacific. Please approach us for this option.
3. Please check your agent or your own insurance company about your full coverage.
ITINERARIES
1. Sailing itineraries and daily programs are subject to change due to weather and sea conditions, availability of safe anchorage, government regulations and other factors. Every effort will be made to carry out the program as planned.
2. Program changes may take place during the cruise to take advantage of local cultural events, to adapt to sailing conditions, or in response to other factors.
3. In the unlikely event of an accident during the cruise and the program has to be changed the guests are entitled to
compensation of the portion of the cruise which could not been carried out. Accidents can happen and this does not entitle the guest to get compensation per se. The company will take immediate actions during the event of an accident to ease the situation. A thorough review will clarify more afterwards.
PASSENGERS
1. The maximum number of guests aboard is 12. The maximum number of divers is 10. The minimum of guests to guarantee any cruise is 4 passengers.
2. If any of these cruises are withdrawn prior to departure date PT. Aman Samudera Bali’s liability is limited to a refund of monies received at time of cancellation (maximum 6 weeks before departure).
CANCELATION
Individual Bookings
• If you or your clients have to cancel the booking the following charges apply
• more than 60 days before departure 20% of the total amount (that means down payment is basically not refundable.)
• 60 – 31 days before departure 60% of the total amount
• 30 – 0 days before departure or no showing up 100% of the total amount
• Any banking fees occurring due to refund from the company to the guest or agent need to be covered by the guest
Charter Bookings
The following fees apply for cancellation of full charters:
• more than 120 days before departure 30% of the total amount (that means downpayment is basically not refundable.)
• 120 – 91 days prior to departure date 70% of the total amount
• 90 – 0 days before departure or no showing up 100% of the total amount
• Any banking fees occurring due to refund from the company to the guest or agent need to be covered by the guest.
> 60 days 20 % of trip total price
60 – 31 days 60 % of trip total price
30 – 0 days 100 % of trip total price
90 – 0 days 100 % of trip total price
> 120 days 30 % of trip total price
120 – 91 days 70 % of trip total price
Add-On Bookings
• Cancelations of flights, hotels and transfers (and other bookings with a third party entity) will be decided case by case and needs to be seen what refund we will get from the third party itself.
• The date of cancellation is defined as the time the written cancelation is received at PT. Aman Samudera Bali.
If the guests fails to appear at departure time because he is unwilling to travel or when prevented from doing so by
misadventure, a 100% cancellation fee has to be paid.
• In the event that the trip has to be changed by PT. Aman Samudera Bali, the guest is entitled to withdraw his booking at no cost to himself. PT. Aman Samudera Bali is required to inform you immediately of any changes to booking as well as of your choice to either withdraw from the trip or accept the change.
PRICES
1. Prices are quoted in Euro per person.
2. See the published documentations, emails and websites from PT. Aman Samudera Bali for inclusions and exclusions.
3. Onboard payments may be made in other currencies such as US Dollar, Euro and Indonesian Rupiah. Our Staff shall use the exchange rate from that day. Monetary change might not be available in the currency you paid. Our staff onboard holds the right to use the currency he seems mostly feasible.
4. Prices for third party bookings (such as flights) may be changed to Euro by the company. In this case the actual price may be affected by the exchange rate. Differences (due to the “weak” exchange rate form IDR to Euro) might need to be additionally covered by the guests and/or travel agent upon request by the company. The company must inform the guest and/or agent in advance of such changes and additional fees.
NATIONALPARK, HARBOR FEES & FUEL SURCHARGES
1. Please be aware that the national park and harbor fees can be changed by the local government, harbor officials or national park authorities without any advance notice prior to your trip.
2. We did our best to calculate accurate rates for a cruise day but in case that the price of oil is going through the roof beyond the control of PT. Aman Samudera Bali we need to charge you extra to guarantee the departure of the trip.
The fuel surcharge is payable on board. PT. Aman Samudera is required to inform you in advance.
HARBOR CLEARANCE & POLICE
1. Please be aware that the PT. Aman Samudera Bali (Moana Cruising) is not, may not and cannot be held liable or responsible for any delay in the departure. This is subject to local harbor protocols and police authorities. PT. Aman Samudera Bali will always comply with the law enforcement authorities and try its utmost and everything in its power to have a smooth scheduled trip.
MEDIA RELEASE
1. As guest I assign all rights to the film, videotape, digital media, photography, sound recording and printed quotes thereof made of me during my cruise aboard Moana by representatives of PT. Aman Samudera Bali or their designee.
2. I hereby authorise the reproduction, copyright, exhibition, and/or distribution of said materials worldwide without limitation for any purpose.
3. PT. Aman Samudera Bali (Moana Cruising), or their designee, may use my name, likeness, voice, biographical information and material supplied by me for purposes of advertising, publicity and sales promotion.
4. No money shall be due me for such use, now or in the future, however PT. Aman Samudera Bali (Moana Cruising) will commit to tell me the use in advance and will offer something in return such as future discounts, merchandising or others.
5. While supplies last and the decision is final.
JURISDICTION
Bali, Indonesia
EXCLUSION OF CLAIMS
Each diving participant must report any shortcomings immediately to the captain on board of the diving ship. Every diving customer must, furthermore, deposit any claims on account of non-performance or performance not in keeping with the terms of the contract of any diving services in writing within a month after completion of the diving trip.
DEFAULTS
1. The ineffectiveness of particular terms of the booking contract does not invalidate the whole contract. We reserve the right to correct mistakes as well as print and calculation errors. Verbal agreements are effective only with our written confirmation.
2. All written documentation from PT. Aman Samudera Bali such as, but not limited to, emails, guest info sheets or other booking info sheets are used to inform you of the legal contract conditions you agreed to with your booking.
Labuan Bajo – Komodo Island – Labuan bajo May – October
– 6 Days /6 Nights (Departure Saturday)
– 3 Days /3 Nights (Departure Saturday & Tuesday)
THE EXPERIENCE
The Ratu Laut trips are designed to be laid back and relaxed, whilst covering the main dive areas, and
also extend out to some of the more unknown dive spots with the possibility to explore new dive spots
and islands. These trips are for the guest who wants to have fun, explore and relax throughout the 6
nights or 3 nights on board. She only caters for divers.
The Ratu Laut is not a luxury boat and we don’t offer luxury trips. She is however a very sturdy Phinisi
style schooner, travelling the Indonesian waters since 2008, with an excellent crew on board.
The trip leader plans for either 3 or 4 dives a day (the 4th dive being a night dive). On three dive days
they try to schedule in a beach visit or view point.
The check-in time on the departure day is 11:00AM at the Wicked Dive Centre in Labuan Bajo
(if you are there the day(s) before please come in for check-in and the girls will confirm your meeting time on departure day)
The trip ends around 02.00pm (you can plan your flight out for after 10.00am the next day)
6 nights schedule – departing on Saturday
Day 1 – board boat, set up and check – 1 dive
Day 2 – Day 6: either 3 dive day or 4 dive day
Day 7 – 1 dive and dragon trek + check-out
3 nights schedule – departing on Saturday
Day 1 – board boat, set up and check 1 dive
Day 2 – Day 3: one day 3 dives, one day 4 dives
Day 4 – 2 dive day + check-out
3 nights schedule – departing on Tuesday
Day 1 – board boat, set up and check 1 dive
Day 2 – Day 3: one day 3 dives, one day 4 dives
Day 4 – 1 dive day and dragon trek + check-out
Sorong – Raja Ampat – Sorong (7D/9N) Central and North, approx: 18 Dives US$ 1,695
Day 1, We will meet you up at 7-7:30 am at Je Meridien Hotel and leaving at 8 am in Sorong and take you to the boat depends if the boat is in Sorong or in Waisai, If its in Waisai we will take the ferry to waisai.
We are going to start doing our check dive on the island of Mansuar dive site called Yenbuba Jetty. Stunning dive site and very easy to dive and where you can see everything from mantas to pygmy seahorses. We will be staying in the bay between Mansuar and Kri Island over the night.
Day 2, We move to the other side of Kri island and dive the famous chicken reef (Karang Ayam). It’s a submerge stunning reef and is good for big stuffs, like tunas, Spanish mackerel, grey reefs sharks, white/black tip reef sharks, wobbegong sharks, and big schools of fish.
It’s best to dive in when it has current bringing lot of hunting action. On the second dive, we’ll move closer to the world famous cape Kri, where schools of barracuda, jackfish, batfish, snapper, small reef fish, rays, sharks, turtles, and groupers, as well as the coral itself, are out-of-this-world. For the third dive, we move to west of Mansuar to dive the Jetty of the Sawandarek village, a protected dive site with stunning reef and good for pygmy seahorses, nudibranches, common octopus, and wobbegong sharks. Just under the jetty we can see schools of jacks. Next, we move to the west part of Dampier Strait to visit Arborek Island, in the Dampier strait between Gam and Mansuar. We will visit barefoot conservation to get information on where the mantas is hanging out so we know where to go the next day.
Day 3, We’ll only have about 15 minutes to manta sandy/manta ridge from Arborek Island. Manta sandy is one of the more famous manta dive sites in Raja Ampat, where you can see 4-5 mantas cleaned at the same time. We will dive manta ridge if the tide falls, to see a big amount of mantas hovering a couple of meters away, get fed by plankton carried by the strong current. We’re heading more west to Penemu and Fam Island aiming to dive the famous Melissa garden, you will see the best hard coral reef in Raja Ampat for sure.
The site is named after the diving pioneer, Max Ammer’s daughter and is rich of underwater biodiversity: thousands of tiny reef fish, black tips, wobbegong sharks, pygmy seahorses, and much more. For the third dive, we move to Kerou Chanel which can be a great drift dive if we get a little bit of current. It features a very nice reef, huge sea fans, and wonderful soft corals which are very good for macro. Yet, some bigger stuffs can pass us out in the blue. Finally, we’ll trek to Bintan Lagoon viewpoint, after we are done we start do a 6-7h night crossing up to the north to Kawe Island, one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites.
Day 4, We dive around Kawe Island, starting around the 3 famous island called Eagle Rock with their stunning reefs and, big fish soup, if you are lucky. The main reason to dive here is to see more Manta rays coming in to get cleaned in the cleaning stations around the rocks.
On the second dive, we move over Black Rock, one of the best reef up in the north. It has nice soft coral reef and insane amount of different schooling fish, great for pygmy seahorses, turtles, black tip reef sharks. Going a bit deeper, we’ll see big marble rays and mantas can passing by in the shallow part. After the second dive, we move back to the eagle rock again.
Normally, the current have changed by the time we get there and we can dive on different rock. After the third dive, we need to visit the village to get a permit before we mooring up inside the stunning Alyui Bay for a night dive at the famous pearl farm. Before diving here, prepare your camera and macro lens for a muck diving. The underwater view of Alyui Bay is arguably perfect for your macro and wide-angle lenses to capture diverse marine life like nowhere else.
Day 5, We’ll go for another wonderful dive in Alyui Bay, starting the morning dive at chanel #5., a dive site with nice swim throws among the big rocks, big schools of sweetlips, and fusiliers. White tip sharks sleep under the big rock, and pygmy seahorses are here and there. Here, we can also encounter dolphins, so keep out looking for them upon going up to do a safety stop. Then, we move to Yangeffo Islands for our second dive which was an exploration dive for our cruise director, when he worked for his old company.
The site was so good, a great mix of macro and bigger stuff, that make us keep coming since that moment. Getting a sloping reef down to 15 meter, continue drifting until hitting the sand area where you can see flamboyant cuttlefish, robust ghost pipefish, ornate ghost pipe fish, decorator crabs, nudibranches, shrimps, and frogfishes if you are lucky.
After a while, you’ll hit the reef again where you can spot eagle rays and manta rays on lucky days. After a stop around Yangeffo, we’ll continue the trip for our last dive of the day in Gam. The famous citrus ridge, a very fishy dive site to see stunning coral garden, yellow soft corals, schooling barracudas, sweetlips, tunas, Spanish mackerel, nudibranches, pygmy seahorses, frogfishes, and others. Next, we take a trip back to the east part of Dampier Straight, directly to Waisai to load up food and water supply.
Day 6, We will wake you up at 04:45 for small breakfast and take you with the boat around 05:00 to watch the birds of paradise. Then, we have a big breakfast and a break before diving the famous Blue Magic, close to the island of Mioskon.
On good days, this submerged reef has 5 meters visibility because the whole dive site is covered with schools of fish. We can also encounter the oceanic manta rays here. For the second dive we move to Sardine reef with submerged sloping coral reef which should be dived in current.
Otherwise, there is no fish around. It’s very good for big stuff as you’ll see school of fusiliers, rainbow runners, barracudas, sweetlips, giant trevallies, Spanish mackerel, grey reef sharks and much more. If there is current, you can get loads of hunting action and hear underwater thunder when the small fish move fast upon the tunas strike the bait ball.
Then, we move down to Kri Island again to visit the homestay and trek the amazing viewpoint over Mansuar Island. You can just bring snorkel gear if you don’t want to do the trekking and later we do our third dive of the day, a night dive on the Yenkoranu Jetty. It’s a coral sloping reef with sand and bommies in the beginning and more reefs later which is very good for macro. There are pygmys seahorses, bobtail squids, pipefish, walking shark, mandarin fish, octopuses, cuttlefish, and even sleeping turtles on the reef to see there.
Day 7, we’ll have an opportunity for one dive in the morning. Since this is going to be our last cruise day, you’ll have a plenty of time to dry your equipment on the way back home. Normally our guest always want to go back to blue magic again or different dive site around Kri Island.
On our way back, we will do a final briefing, exchanging emails and photos, and say farewells to the crew. The crew will organize a transportation to your hotel.
This itinerary works for a normal 7-days route. The cruise day can be extended to 10-days cruise with some other diving sites to visit in Misool Island. There are numerous spectacular diving sites you may explore during our diving cruise. All of those marvelous diving sites are situated around some famous islands in West Papua.
Day 1. We meet you up at 7am in the Meridien hotel in Sorong.
At 8 am we go together to the boat depending if the departure is from Sorong or Waisai.
We will do our check dive in Mansuar island and then do an 18-20h crossing over night to Misool.
Day 2. We are going to dive in Wagmab or Gamfi followed by a dive at the Farondi Cave, a dive site characterized with shallow soft coral reef, long sloping tunnel, and bottom covered in white sand, sea fans and sponge barrels.
This brings an ideal habitat for Tiger Shrimp and unusual Signal Gobies.
At Farondi Cave, divers can expect to see stalactites and other unusual limestone formations covering the arching ceiling. We’ll end the trip at Wagmab, or the three sisters, before moving to the south east.
Day 3. Chasing after Yellow-tail Fusiliers and other sea critters at the No Contest dive site will be an opening of our diving activities on the day. Then, we will take the next diving at the Two Tree Island. Two Tree Island is very famous for Mobula rays hunting big bait ball of anchovies since it boasts abundant schooling fish. Finally, we’ll do the last dive at Baby Rock with full of thousands bait fish. At the end of the day, we are moving to south over a night crossing.
Day 4. We’ll take the first dive of the third day at the Shadow Reef, a famous dive site to encounter manta rays. Shadow Reef is a submerged seamount south of Boo where various fish life in all sizes. You can expect to see baby white tip reef sharks sleeping under the table corals, schooling barracuda, and bat fish. Manta ray may be seen circling the cleaning stations if you are lucky. After Shadow Reef, we’ll continue the journey up North West, taking
Boo window as the second dive site. Boo Window is one of the most famous dive sites due to its unique topography. Here, you may see patrolling sharks such as Wobbegong Shark under the coral table. Within good current condition, we’ll move to the pinnacle, which is often surrounded by schools of fusiliers and plate-sized Bat fish. Our third dive will take place at the huge island of Yilliet, stretching east to west, becoming a home to shark finning camp, Barramundi cod, Hawksbill Turtles, and schooling barracuda. At the end of the day, we’ll move down to the south west.
Day 5. We’ll start our trip on day 4 around the Fiabacet chain, to visit the Nudi rock, which get its name since it looks a lot like a nudibranch from a distance. It is a favourite dive site for critter enthusiasts and macro photographers. You’ll have a chance to see numerous nudibranchs lurking among the soft corals. The sea fans here are the house for pygmy seahorses and cowries, shrimp and cling fish. During good current, we’ll go around pinnacles crowded with larger pelagics, such as Barracuda, Big Eyed Travelly, and Grey Reef Shark.
After the Nudi Rock, we’ll continue the trip to the Tank Rock and finally to the final dive taking place in whale rock. Expect to see a healthy fish life, pygmy seahorses galore, nudis, colourful anemones, reef sharks, and perhaps a Wobbegong shark. Then, we’ll move to west, do a crossing from Fiabacet make the all way to Wayilbatan.
Day 6, At the Wayilbatan Four Kings, we’ll do the first morning dive of the day.
Then, we’ll visit Baracuda rock, one of the most famous diving sites in Raja Ampat known for its schooling Barracudas spotted around the reef. Our last diving site is the Wedding Cake, to see marvel at the overhangs and bommies within the dive site. The boat will take you back a little bit to north east, aiming at the Wayilbatan Chanel.
Day 7. Starting the day with a diving at Fantasea or Wayilbatan chanel, which is not much about the fish, but more about coral, especially sea fans. Then we’ll take you to the Yilliet Kecil, a cool dive site near the Yilliet Island. Afther Yiliet Kecil, we’ll take about 15 to 18 hours crossing from Misool to reach Melissa’s Garden.
Day 8. We’ll return to Melissa’s Garden to get back to Raja Ampat’s best hard coral reef which is rich of underwater biodiversity. Then, after Melissa’s Garden, We’ll dive Manta Ridge in the Dampier strait which is good to dive during falling tide with strong current. Here, divers can expect to enjoy the spectacular shows performed by the manta rays.
They are found hovering all around the divers waiting to feed on the plankton in the strong current. If we can not dive in the Manta Ridge we will move to the cleaning station Manta Sandy and the mantas will get cleaned between two huge bommies. Then, Our third dive takes place in Yenbuba Jetty at Mansuar Island to encounter the weird wobeggong sharks. Then, we’ll stay the night at the bay between Kri and Mansuar. Island
Day 9. we’ll move to Cape Kri at the Northeast point of Kri island. Here, divers can find huge schools of big-eyed trevallies, barracudas, and snappers. You’ll also have a chance to see a dense school of sweetlips around the bommies. Grey reef sharks, groupers, pygmy seahorse can also be seen on this surprising dive site. Dawn and dusk are feeding time which means divers can witness an awe-inspiring diving moment.
Our second dive will take place in Chicken Reef (Karang Ayam) in the northeast of Kri Island, characterized with various soft and hard corals and some rock formations with numerous schooling fish to see. Next, we’ll explore Sardine Reef, in the north-east of the island of Kri in the Dampier Strait, a large underwater pinnacle, with great schools of fish block out the light: jacks, tuna, trevally, and wobbegongs and grey reef sharks. At the end of the day, we will do trekking on Kri Island.
Day 10. we’ll have an opportunity for one dive in the morning. Since this is going to be our last cruise day, you’ll have a plenty of time to dry your equipment on the way back home. Normally our guest always want to go to blue magic or different dive site around Kri Island.
On our way back, we will do a final briefing, exchanging emails and photos, and say farewells to the crew. The crew will organise a transportation to your hotel.
RATU LAUT LIVEABOARD is a modern Phinisi equipped with engine and restful cabins. The boat will take you to Indonesia’s diving gem, Raja Ampat and Komodo and other famous famous area when like Banda sea, Alor and Flores.
The boat’s hulls are made of the stronger solid material called iron wood, which grows even stronger upon immersed in the water. This ensures the boat to be a great vessel for tireless diving trip. Ratu Laut features three front sails, two top and bottom sails from the center mast, and two sails from the rear mast. In a stiff wind, the vessels can sail up to 8 knots.
Inside all cabins and rooms are cooled with air-conditioner and lightings are installed throughout the rooms. The boat has two big cabins with four beds one the main deck, one downstairs and two smaller private cabins with two beds in each cabin. Accommodationg in total up to 12 guest. There is a big upper deck that has a nice dining area under the shade and nice sofa with table. You are also welcome to spend your time in the open space on the upper deck, lying on sunbeds or beans bags. The boat has go tow showers is on the upper deck as well as a deck shower. The boat itself is equipped with modern safety equipment such as sonar, navigation, depth sounder, GPS, Satellite phone, safety raft, and well-maintained steering. Our crew consists of confident and well-trained sailors and guides who will show you the amazing diving sites safely.
Ratu Laut will be provided with fresh towels and linen, as well as loads of tasty food. You will have lots of adventure and fun on the Ratu Laut Liveaboard!
If you would like to do your advanced course during the trip please book this the same time as you book your trip. Price per person is only US$195 (excl USD 35 certification fee).
Include: Accommodation onboard, all meals, water, coffee and tea.Tanks, Weights, Weight belt, Snorkel equipment and Divemaster services. Towels Provided.
WORLD CLASS DIVING!
Rates exclude: International/local Airfares accommodation on land, Equipment rental*, Dive/Travel insurance. National Park fee/harbour clearances (Raja Ampat: US$140/person), (Komodo: 175.000IDR/person/day Mon-Sat & 250,000IDR Sunday and public Holidays). International/domestic airfare and airport tax. Soft drinks and alcohol beverages, Gratuities to guide and crew.
Pay only a deposit now to secure you booking. You can pay via wire transfer or via paypal.
There is diving dive equipment available on this boat. You will need to pay for the rental equipment on board of the boat.
Prices in Raja Ampat:
Full Set marked*:15US$/person/day
Wetsuit*:US$5
Regulator*:US$5/day
BCD*:US$10/day
Mask & Fins*:FOC
Dive Computer:US$5/day
Weights & Belts:FOC
✦ Prices advertised are per DAY of equipment rental.
Prices in Komodo:
Full Set marked*:15US$/person/day
✦ Prices advertised are per TRIP of equipment rental.
✦ Important: Please advise equipment requirements in advance
and give sizes when booking, if you are unsure give us the
following information and we will work it out for you
✦ Height(m) Weight (kg) Shoe Size (Euro)
✦ All equipment subject to availability
…FEATURES…
Air-con cabins
Warm fresh water showers
Outdoor dining area
Charging station
Dive Deck
Sun deck
Rinse tanks
Daily housekeeping
Towels provided
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
…FOOD & DRINKS…
Local Food
Western Food
Buffet style
Vegetarian Options
Snacks All Day
Beer available
If you have any specific diet requests to religious beliefs or food allergies please state this upon booking.
DIVE PLAN 4D/3N
DIVE PLAN 5D/4N
DIVE TECH SAFARI – WRECKS ON JAVA SEA 10D/9N
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Duration: 7D/6N
Departure: Labuan Bajo 12:00 (midday)
Arival: Labuan Bajo 12:00 (midday)
DIVE PLAN (total min. 19 dives):
DAY 1: Labuan Bajo, check-in; 2 dives Sebayor, Wainilu – night dive
DAY 2: Central Komodo – 4 dives: Batu Bolong, Karang Makassar*, Mawun*, Tatawa Besar night dive
DAY 3: Banta Island – 4 dives: Rollercoaster* x 2 , K2 or Banta Point, Star Wars – night dive
DAY 4: North Komodo – 4 dives: Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Cauldron (Shotgun)*, Gili Lawah Darat – night dive
DAY 5: South Komodo – 3 dives: Manta Alley* x 2, German Flag*
DAY 6: Padar Island – 2 dives: Three Sisters, Pillar Steen; trekking to Padar; barbecue
DAY 7: Rinca Island– no dives: trekking (dragons), back to Labuan Bajo (around 12:00 midday)
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DIVE PLAN 4D/3N (total 11 dives)
DAY 1: morning check-in, 3 dives (Sebayor, Siaba Kecil, Siaba Besar), 1 night dive
DAY 2: North Komodo 3 dives (Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Golden Passage), trekking, 1 Night dive
DAY 3: Central Komodo 3 dives (Manta Point, Batu Bolong, Tatawa Besar), barbecue
DAY 4: Rinca – dragons, Labuhan Bajo – check-out
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DIVE PLAN 5D/4N (total 14 dives)
DAY 1: morning check-in, 3 dives (Sebayor, Siaba Kecil, Siaba Besar), 1 night dive
DAY 2: North Komodo 3 dives (Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Golden Passage), trekking, barbecue
DAY 3: Central Komodo 3 dives (Manta Point, Batu Bolong, Tatawa Besar), Pink Beach – 1 night dive
DAY 4: South Komodo / Rinca – 3 dives (Manta Alley, Tata Island, Three Sisters) DAY 5: Rinca – dragons, Labuhan Bajo – check-out
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DIVE TECH SAFARI – WRECKS ON JAVA SEA 10D/9N
Day 1 – Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, Gili Meno. Overnight transition (1 afternoon dive)
Day 2 – Madura, the wreck of a small landing boat.
Day 3 – Japanese cargo ship Meigen Maru.
Day 4 – Dutch flagship, cruiser De Ruyter.
Day 5 – The British destroyer HMS Exeter.
Day 6 – The British warship HMS Encounter / American submarine USS Perch.
Day 7 – Japanese cargo ship Kaisyo Maru.
Day 8 – Dutch cruiser HNLMS Java.
Day 9 – Shouten, a Dutch cargo ship, used by the Japanese under the name Suites Maru.
Day 10 – Comming back to Gili Islands
• 14.00 – collecting guests from Gili Trawangan
• 14.30 – accommodation, orientation activities on the boat, lunch
• 16.00 – possible “warm-up” dive or the beginning of the cruise
• 18.00 – evening dinner, all-night transfer to the Madura
In the evening we suggest a leisure time with a drink, the cinema under the stars or just a relaxation in the comfortable cabins.
Gili Islands – the famous three islands located just off the northwestern coast of the Lombok island. They offer beautiful beaches, plenty of activities on land, but above all, dozens of diving sites. Blue water, lots of huge turtles, moray eels, sharks, lionfish, parrot fish etc. Easy diving – perfect for the dive check.
Day 2 – Madura, the wreck of a small landing boat.
• 07.30 – 1st dive
• 11.00 – breakfast
• 14.00 – 2nd dive
• 16.30 – lunch
• 17.30 – information about the next day
• 18:30 – transfer to the next spot
During the transfer – dinner, relaxation and time off
Our adventure diving begins for real.
Before every dive we have a 3D briefing using the underwater seabed sonar. The wreck of the first boat is not big, but it is a great place to finish the configuration of the equipment, to practice procedures and have a serious warm-up before the following explorations. Let this day be the prelude and the real beginning for our technical safari. We can check how the electronic devices on the boat work and adapt the logistics of diving.
Day 3 – Japanese cargo ship Meigen Maru.
• 07.30 – 1st dive
• 11.00 – breakfast
• 14.00 – 2nd dive
• 16.30 – lunch
• 17.30 – information about the next day
• 18:30 –transfer to the next dive spot
During the transfer – dinner, relaxation and watching a movie.
The boat is about 130 m long and is broken in two places. The top of the wreck is about 45 m under the sea level, and the seabed is at the depth of about 60 m. You can find the remains of transported porcelain around the wreck. The remains are mostly in tiny pieces but with a little luck, you can also find an undamaged items.
Day 4 – Dutch flagship, cruiser De Ruyter.
• 07.30 – 1st dive
• 10.00 – breakfast
• 14.00 – 2nd dive
• 16.30 – lunch
• 17.30 – information about the next day
• 18:30 – transfer to the next diving spot
During the transfer – dinner, relaxation and training concerning the use of the decompression chamber.
The Dutch light cruiser was sunk on 28.01.1940. The length of the ship is 170 m. The top of the wreck is 48 meters under the sea level and the whole hull stands on the keel, inclined at the angle of 45 deg. It was a Dutch flagship, which had a catapult for airplanes and carried two planes on the deck. More information can be found here.
Day 5 – The British destroyer HMS Exeter.
• 07.30 – 1st dive
• 11.00 – breakfast
• 14.00 – 2nd dive
• 16.30 – lunch
• 17.30 – information about the next day
• 18:30 – transfer to the next diving spot
During the transfer – dinner, relaxation and training concerning the use of the navigation systems.
The British heavy cruiser flagship is situated with its top 48 meters under the sea level. It has two catapults and two airplanes, heavy weapons, 18 cannons, six of which with the caliber of 533 mm. More information about the ship can be found here.
Day 6 – The British warship HMS Encounter, 60 m / American submarine USS Perch.
• 07.30 – 1st dive
• 11.00 – breakfast
• 14.00 – 2nd dive
• 16.30 – lunch
• 17.30 – information about the next day
• 18:30 – transfer to the next diving spot
During the transfer – dinner, relaxation and time off
The British destroyer “HMS Encounter”. Length – 100 meters. She could reach speed of 38 knots. Armed with 8 cannons and 20 depth charges.
Information on the ship.
American submarine “USS Perch”. The ship had a length of 92 m and is 55 m under the sea level.
Information on the ship.
Day 7 – Japanese cargo ship Kaisyo Maru.
• 07.30 – 1st dive
• 11.00 – breakfast
• 14.00 – 2nd dive
• 16.30 – lunch
• 17.30 – information about the next day
• 18:30 – transfer to the next diving spot
During the transfer – dinner, relaxation and watching a movie.
The wreck of the Japanese transport ship “Kaisyo Maru”..
She lies at the bottom at approx. 60 m below the sea level. The length of the ship is about 130 m. The ship was torpedoed in 1943 by an American submarine. She carried the full cargo, and you can find pieces of it around the wreck.
Day 8 – Dutch cruiser HNLMS Java.
• 07.30 – 1st dive
• 10.30 – breakfast
• 14.00 – 2nd dive
• 16.30 – lunch
• 17.30 – information about the next day
• 18:30 –transfer to the next diving spot.
During the transfer – dinner and relaxation
The Dutch flagship HNLMS Java cruiser is 155 m long and lies about 67 m under the sea level. She was armed with 28 small cannons and equipped with two catapults for transported airplanes.
For finding this warship, captain Vidar was awarded a medal by the Dutch navy.
Day 9 – Shouten, the Dutch cargo ship, used by the Japanese under the name “Suites Maru”.
• 07.30 – 1st dive
• 11.00 – breakfast
• 14.00 – 2nd dive
• 16.30 – lunch
• 17.30 – information about the next day
• 18:30 – transfer towards the Gili Islands
During the transfer – dinner, relaxation and a summary of the expedition.
The Dutch transport vessel “Shouten” was used by the Japanese under the name of “Suites Maru”. After she was sunk by an US submarine she has been lying at the depth of approx. 60 m. The ship is 85 meters long and was carrying the full cargo. You can easily find many pieces from this cargo, because this ship and the other ships you will meet during our trip, have not been visited by the recreational divers, and their positions are not known. This is the last ship explored during the expedition.
Labuan Bajo – Komodo Island – Labuan Bajo
6 Days / 5 Nights
Day 1: Labuhan Bajo – Sabolan – Arrive at the Labuan Bajo airport in Flores. Your pick up will be waiting outside the arrival hall and ready to take you to the Cheng Ho Liveaboard for boarding. Safety Breifing/DVD, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site, Sabolan for a check dive, take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable.
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Dives: 1-2
Day 2 : Canibal Rock – Banana Island – Yellow Wall – Torpedo Alley – Numerus amounts of rare nudibranchs fight for space on the rock with the thousands of multi colored feather stars and unusual sea apples that hide juvenile painted frogfish and ghost pipefish. Adult frogfish swim around the rock that hosts such surprises as Coleman Shrimp, Zebra crabs, Rhinopias, hawksbill turtles, blue ringed octopus and Torpedo Rays.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dives: 4
Day 3 : Manta Alley – Lohok Sera Bay – Komodo Island – First 2 dives of the day will be for Mantas, we will start our dive at The Stadium to the west of the rocks. In the lee area in this small bay, where the maximum depth is 30 meters, there are almost always Mantas cleaning here or travelling through to the other side of the islets. Second dive we will start in “The Channel”
We then move to Lohok Sera bay to enjoy the small wreck here, many nudi’s and other macro life can be found here. Our fourth dive will be a dusk dive to go in search of the elusive mandarin fish. This spot is well known to have some large specimens.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dives: 4
Day 4: Castle Rock – Gili Lawa Laut – Crystal Rock – We will dive the famous Castle Rock, well known for curious bat fish, trevally, mackerels and white tip reef sharks. Down at 30 metres you can see Grey Reef sharks. There is also excellent soft coral coverage. Close by there is another dive site, Crystal Rock, known for schools of surgeon fish and snappers and the occasional manta. Dive 3 will be at Shotgun, this is really a unique dive. Between the 2 islands of Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat is a small channel and wall. The current here attracts Giant Trevallies, Mantas, Turtles and Barracudas. Night dive on Gili Lawa Laut reef, known for huge Spanish Dancers and other nigh time critters
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dives: 4
Day 5 : Batu Bolong – Tatawa Kecil – Rinca -Before we land to see the Komodo dragons on Rinca Island, we will visit one of the finest pinnacles you will ever see, Batu Bolong. The reef is covered in colorful corals, invertebrate life and thousands Anthias and other brilliant reef fish. Along the steep walls in deeper water many large fish including sharks, napoleon wrasse, giant trevally, dogtooth tuna. Large schools of rainbow runners and fusilers can be observed on almost every occasion. Tatawa Kecil offers a drift dive along some of the largest fields of branching corals in Komodo. Batfish, Eagle Rays, and Turtles are some of the highlights. The afternoon will be spent trekking with park rangers as guides looking for Komodo Dragons on Rinca island. Be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen and your camera.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dives: 2
Day 6 : Labuhan Bajo – The ship will arrive in Labuan Bajo early in the morning. You will be served breakfast and afterwards prepare for disembarkation. You will be transferred to the airport.
Meals : Breakfast
No dive
TERMS AND CONDITIONS INDIVIDUAL BOOKING
2017
Guarantee to Operate
Sailing is only guaranteed with a minimum 6 (six) adult passengers. We will notify the agent 60 days prior to departure. If we do not have the minimum 6 (six) adult passengers, we will refund any payments made in full. Further claims against Sea Safari Cruises will not be entertained.
Fuel Surcharge
Sea Safari Cruises will only apply the US $30 surcharge per night per person if the cost of fuel increases substantially.
Reservation
All reservations must be made by electronic mail or facsimile and must state your agent, the cruise period, full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and any special requirements.
Deposit
A deposit of 20% must be paid within 10 days after the date the reservation is made. If the deposit is not received within the stated period of time then it will automatically offer the berths to other travel and booking agents. 20 % deposit is Non-Refundable.
Second Payment
The Second Payment, after the deposit a further thirty percent (30%) of the total invoice must be paid one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the date of departure.
Balance Payment
Balance payment fifty percent (50%) is to be paid in full at least 60 days prior departure date. If full payment of the balance is not received by this date then Sea SafariCruises can cancel the booking and enforce cancellation fee.
Short Notice Booking
Full payment require, if the reservation is made less than 60 days prior to departure.
Late Payment Penalty Policy
For payment received after due date, the outstanding balance will automatically incur a penalty of 5%.
After the Late Payment Penalty is applied and if Sea Safari Cruises does not receive the payment within 30 days then Sea Safari Cruises will automatically cancel the booking and offer the berths to other travel and booking agents.
*Sea Safari Cruises will receive the NETT amount as stated on the invoice
Payment Terms and Condition:
– Payment by Rupiah (IDR) must check and follow http://www.bi.go.id/en/moneter/informasi-kurs/transaksi-bi/Default.aspx exchange rate before the
payment made.
– For transfer fee/admin fee should be paid by the customer.
– All the customers must follow ‘Sea Safari Cruises’ terms and conditions for all the transaction.
Cancellation Policy:
The following cancellation penalties apply unless amended by agreed local conditions:
91 – 179 days : 35% of the total invoice
46 – 90 days : 50% of the total invoice
0 – 45 days : 100% of the total invoice
Payment Onboard
Visa/ Master Card is acceptable as payment onboard for your bar bill, banana boat/ additional water activity and souvenirs. We rely on local internet connections for this service, so we advise you to bring cash in IDR or US$ just in case.
DIVING
To partake in any scuba diving activity with Sea Safari Cruises, we will require that you as the customer hold a certification from a recognised scuba diving agency such as SSI, CMAS, NAUI and PADI or similar. It is the client’s responsibility, as a certified diver, to respect and follow the guidelines given by the Sea Safari Cruises guides, instructors and cruise director plus to follow the regulations stipulated by their certification agency. Clients are solely responsible to provide a certification card and log book. Ignoring the directions given by the guides, or not presenting certification card, log book may cause a limitation or disqualification from scuba diving on the voyage. The diver accepts their responsibility to be technically capable and physically able to participate in the activity of scuba diving and fully accepts the risks associated. We reserve the right, for safety reasons, and at the discretion of the Sea Safari Cruises guides, instructors and cruise director to refuse access to one / several / all dives if they do not have the necessary competence to participate safely or if the dive is considered beyond their current level of diving. ie strong currents etc
All divers must either have Open Water with at least 30 logged dives in the past 5 years. All divers must produce a written/stamped logbook with your last dives and all necessary certification cards for the type of dives they wish to undertake. Dive insurance details MUST be provided on arrival.
EAN Nitrox 32% will only be available to divers who are certified in this speciality.
FORCE MAJEURE AND UNPREDICTABLE ACTS OF MAN
Sea Safari Cruises reserves the right to cancel a trip for reasons of Force Majeure (i.e. natural disaster, epidemic etc) or unavoidable acts of man (i.e. war, riots, strikes etc). In the even of this happening Sea Safari Cruises will advice you at the earliest possible date.
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH
Sea Safari Cruises assumes no liability due to any cause whatsoever whether caused by failure or delay or other irregularity, acts or omissions occurring during a trip under which the means of transportation or other service provided thereby is offered or supplied by owners, operators or public carriers for and on behalf of Sea Safari Cruises.
Sea Safari Cruises shall not be responsible for any injury to person (whether or not resulting in death) or damage to property arising out of any act of war, insurrection, revolt or any other civil uprising or military action occurring in the countries of origin, destination or passage.
In case of a medical problem arising during the voyage, either onboard or on shore, which results in costs for evacuation, use of aircraft or repatriation, the responsibility for payment of these costs belongs solely to the passengers. We recommend you have DAN insurance for all diving activities.
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Sea Safari Cruises does not take any responsibility for loss or damage to guest’s personal belongings that are due to Force Majeure causes. We recommend you have FULL travel insurance to protect your expensive belongings.
GENERAL AND OTHER CONDITIONS
Sea Safari Cruises reserves the right to substitute a vessel of similar standards when operational requirements demand.
Itineraries are subject to change due to sea and weather conditions, availability of sea anchorage, government regulations and other factors.
This contract is a CONFIDENTIAL agreement represented by the signatures attached and as such may not be communicated in any form, written or verbal, to third parties.
Any amendments and additions to the present contract shall be valid only when they are made in written form and duly signed by both parties.
This contract has no validity unless duly signed and returned to us as an acceptance of all rates and conditions
In any condition like economic situation of Indonesia especially for the significant increase of fuel, taxes, currency fluctuation and any other related factors, Sea Safari Cruises reserve the right increase the price even after the contract has been drawn.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS CHARTER BOOKING
2017
In addition to our published cruise program, Sea Safari boats can be chartered to accommodate the route or itinerary of your preferences. However charter must confirm to the existing Sea Safari programs departure and arrival dates and ports. Charter request must be made by confirmed booking 90 days in advance.
Fuel Surcharge
Sea Safari Cruises will only apply the US $30 surcharge per night per person if the cost of fuel increases subsantially.
Reservation
All reservations must be made by electronic mail or facsimile and must state your agent, the cruise period, full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and any special requirements.
Deposit
A deposit of 20% must be sent to Sea Safari Cruises bank account within 10 days after the date the reservation is made. If the deposit is not received within the stated period of time then Sea Safari Cruises will automatically offer the berths to other travel and booking agents. 20 % deposit is Non-Refundable.
Second Payment
The Second Payment, after the deposit a further thirty percent (30%) of the total invoice must be paid one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the date of departure.
Balance Payment
Balance payment fifty percent (50%) is to be paid in full at least 60 days prior departure date. If full payment of the balance is not received by this date then Sea SafariCruises can cancel the booking and enforce cancellation fee.
Short Notice Booking
Full payment require, if the reservation is made less than 60 days prior to departure.
Late Payment Penalty Policy
For payment received after due date, the outstanding balance will automatically incur a penalty of 5%.
After the Late Payment Penalty is applied and if Sea Safari Cruises does not receive the payment within 30 days then Sea Safari Cruises will automatically cancel the booking and offer the berths to other travel and booking agents.
*Sea Safari Cruises will receive the NETT amount as stated on the invoice
Payment Terms and Condition:
– Payment by Rupiah (IDR) must check and follow http://www.bi.go.id/en/moneter/informasi-kurs/transaksi-bi/Default.aspx exchange rate before the payment made.
– For transfer fee/admin fee should pay by customer.
– All the customer must follow ‘Sea Safari Cruises’ term and condition for all the transaction.
Cancellation Policy:
The following cancellation penalties apply unless amended by agreed local conditions:
91 – 179 days : 35% of the total invoice
46 – 90 days : 50 % of the total invoice
0 – 45 days : 100 % of the total invoice
Payment Onboard
Visa/ Master Card is acceptable as payment onboard for your bar bill, banana boat/ additional water activity and souvenirs. We rely on local internet connections for this service, so we advise you to bring cash in IDR or US$ just in case.
Payment method
Schedule and Itineraries
All schedule cruises can be booked as full-boat charters.
There are certain changes to the scheduled itineraries allowed by chartering customer subject to prior arrangement and approval by Sea Safari Cruises.
Itineraries are subject to change due to sea and weather condition, availability of sea anchorage, government regulations and other factors.
DIVING
To partake in any scuba diving activity with Sea Safari Cruises, we will require that you as the customer hold a certification from a recognised scuba diving agency such as SSI, CMAS, NAUI and PADI or similar. It is the client’s responsibility, as a certified diver, to respect and follow the guidelines given by the Sea Safari Cruises guides, instructors and cruise director plus to follow the regulations stipulated by their certification agency. Clients are solely responsible to provide a certification card and log book. Ignoring the directions given by the guides, or not presenting certification card, log book may cause a limitation or disqualification from scuba diving on the voyage. The diver accepts their responsibility to be technically capable and physically able to participate in the activity of scuba diving and fully accepts the risks associated. We reserve the right, for safety reasons, and at the discretion of the Sea Safari Cruises guides, instructors and cruise director to refuse access to one / several / all dives if they do not have the necessary competence to participate safely or if the dive is considered beyond their current level of diving. ie strong currents etc
All divers must either have Open Water with at least 30 logged dives in the past 5 years. All divers must produce a written/stamped logbook with your last dives and all necessary certification cards for the type of dives they wish to undertake. Dive insurance details MUST be provided on arrival.
EAN Nitrox 32% will only be available to divers who are certified in this speciality.
Force Majeure and Unpredictable Acts of Man
Sea Safari Cruises reserves the right to cancel a trip for reasons of Force Majeure (i.e. natural disaster, epidemic etc) or unavoidable acts of man (i.e. war, riots, strikes etc). In the even of this happening Sea Safari Cruises will advice you at the earliest possible date.
Damages Resulting From Personal Injury, Illness or Death
Sea Safari Cruises assumes no liability due to any cause whatsoever whether caused by failure or delay or other irregularity, acts or omissions occurring during a trip under which the means of transportation or other service provided thereby is offered or supplied by owners, operators or public carriers for and on behalf of Sea Safari Cruises.
Sea Safari Cruises shall not be responsible for any injury to person (whether or not resulting in death) or damage to property arising out of any act of war, insurrection, revolt or any other civil uprising or military action occurring in the countries of origin, destination or passage.
In case of a medical problem arising during the voyage, either onboard or on shore, which results in costs for evacuation, use of aircraft or repatriation, the responsibility for payment of these costs belongs solely to the passengers. We recommend DAN insurance for all diving holidays.
Loss or Damage to Personal Belongings
Sea Safari Cruises does not take any responsibility for loss or damage to guest’s personal belongings that are due to Force Majeure causes. We recommend you have FULL travel insurance to protect your belongings.
Entrance Fee to National Park
Since August 12, 2007 our waters have been declared the most bio diverse in the world and have been given the status of National Park and Marine Protected Areas. All divers are now required by the government regulation to pay an entrance fee to dive these areas. The ticket will be valid of one year and will go towards supporting reef conservation and community development. This project will be managed by three major NGOs, Coral International (www.coral.org), WWF (www.wwf.org) and TNC (www.nature.org). Sea Safari Cruises will pre-purchase the ticket for you and bill it to your account on board.
General and Other Conditions
Sea Safari Cruises reserves the right to substitute a vessel of similar standards when operational requirements demand. Itineraries are subject to change due to sea and weather conditions, availability of sea anchorage, government regulations and other factors. This contract is a CONFIDENTIAL agreement represented by the signatures attached and as such may not be communicated in any form, written or verbal, to third parties. Any amendments and additions to the present contract shall be valid only when they are made in written form and duly signed by both parties. This contract has no validity unless duly signed and returned to us as an acceptance of all rates and conditions In any condition like economic situation of Indonesia especially for the significant increase of fuel, tax
CHENG HO LIVEABOARD is made as a traditional Indonesian boat using one of the best and reliable materials for that – ironwood. This boat offers classic routes that include best diving destinations in Indonesia.
Cheng Ho was made for the comfortable accommodation of 24 guests. Boat has 14 rooms, that are supplied with air conditioning, have individual bathrooms with hot and cold water. in between dives or after the day of d the diving boat’ guests can relax in a comfortable salon with dining area. It is located next to dive deck. This boat’s area has a TV, DVD and a coffeemaker. If someone wants to enjoy fresh air and the stunning ocean view, they can stay at sun deck of Cheng Ho Liveaboard. There are numerous of sunloungers.
Cheng Ho as a big dive deck with space for every diver to be able to maintain their equipment and prepare it to the next dive and to store diving gear safe. Nitrox is available on board for divers that have nitrox certification.
Cheng Ho Liveaboard offer trips to one of the most popular and recognized diving destination – Komodo National Park. Divers can meet here a great diversity of marine life. Also, this area is famous for its Komodo dragon, giant lizards that live on the Island of Komodo and Rinca.
Diving around Komodo is available throughout the year. The time between April and November considered as the best for diving in this diving destination. During this months dry season lasts, that provides best conditions water temperature and visibility. From December to February mantas can be seen more often.
If you are looking for a liveaboard in Komodo, Cheng Ho is a good choice for you. Experienced team and and a good atmosphere of this traditional built Phinisi ship can make your vacation just perfect
Your safety is one of the main concerns. Cheng Ho has the all the necessary equipment, including life raft, life jackets, Reading buoy, Smoke detector in each room and Fire distinguish.
Include: Accommodation onboard & meals VAT, Complimentary toiletries, Tanks, Weights, Weight belt, Dive master services, All meals, Towels Provided. Use of snorkeling gear and canoe.
WORLD CLASS DIVING!
Rates exclude: International/local Airfares accommodation on land, Equipment rental*, Dive/Travel insurance.
Transfers in/ out & National Park fee : Raja Ampat: US$145/person, Komodo: US$30/person/package + US$15/person/day, Cendrawasih Bay: US$40/person/package +
US$25/person/day, Maumere – Alor, Lembeh – Sangihe Talaud: US$75/person/package. Nitrox US$10/tank or US$20/day, International/domestic airfare and airport tax
Soft drinks and alcohol beverages, Gratuities to guide and crew, Onboard telecommunication, Laundry service, Passengers may bring onboard own beverages, however will apply USD 10/bottle corkage fee.
Mobilization and demobilization (empty run) rate is applied if sailing started outside Bali water as the boat HOMEBASE
Pay only a deposit now to secure you booking. You can pay via wire transfer or via paypal.
There is diving dive equipment available on this boat. You will need to pay for the rental equipment on board of the boat.
Prices:
Full Set Items marked*:US$/person per day
Wetsuit*:US$7
Regulator*:US$7/day
BCD*:US$7/day
Mask & Fins*:US$10/day
Dive Computer*:US$10/day
Dive Torch*:US$8/day
Nitrox:US$10/tank or US$20/day
Weights & Belts:FOC
Surface Marker Buoy:FOC
✦ Prices advertised are per day of equipment rental.
✦ As a safety precaution Dive Computers are mandatory for each
individual diver.
✦ Individual regulator parts: 2nd stages, SPG, LPI are NOT
available for rent. If guests require they must rent full regulator
set.
✦ Important: Please advise equipment requirements in advance
and give sizes when booking, if you are unsure give us the
following information and we will work it out for you
✦ Height(m) Weight (kg) Shoe Size (Euro)
✦ All equipment subject to availability
…FEATURES…
En-suite cabins
Air-con cabins
Warm fresh water showers
A tray of toiletries in each cabin
Indoor air-con resturant & Bar
Charging station
Entertainment systems
Large diving area
Dive Deck
Air con cabins
Leisure deck
Personal rinse tanks
Camera station area
Daily housekeeping
On board telecommunication
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
…FOOD & DRINKS…
Local Food
Western Food
Buffet style
Vegetarian Options
Snacks All Day
Beer & selection of wine available
If you have any specific diet requests to religious beliefs or food allergies please state this upon booking.
