Ms. AURORA LIVEABOARD
MS Aurora welcomes you to a brand new scuba diving liveaboard safari. Adventure, relaxation, comfort and respect for marine biodiversity all come together in the abundant waters and many islands of Indonesia. Marine biologists, professional divers, underwater photographers and video-operators offer professional guidance as you explore coral reefs flaunting the highest biodiversity in the world.

Construction started on the purpose built Pinisi schooner ‘Aurora’ in December 2007 in a traditional shipyard in South Sulawesi. For summer 2009, this regal motor sail yacht started her exploration tours for a demanding clientele of international scuba divers. As a guest aboard this superior live-aboard, you will enjoy the luxury of a traditional boat coupled with the comfort of a modern one. Built using environmentally friendly principles and having the ability to explore remote areas which only a select few – if any – have discovered…

Aurora is a two-mast motor sailor made out of teak, built according to the so called traditional “Pinisi”-style and designed for a demanding clientele of divers. On this live-aboard of superior standard, comfort, luxury and a traditional character are united. The Aurora has been built according to modern and environmentally friendly principles, and gives the opportunity to explore remote areas which only few – if ever – have seen.

Aurora is a spacious, double masted, teak motor-sail yacht, built according to the ‘traditional Pinisi style’ and designed for a discerning dive clientele.
As a guest aboard, you will experience superior standards and comfort together with the luxury of a traditional boat. Aurora has been built following modern and environmentally friendly principles and gives us the opportunity to explore remote areas which only a few – if any – have seen.

We promise you truly unique dives and dive sites, many inspiring island excursions and … we look forward to welcoming you aboard…

The Pinisi
Aurora is a „Pinisi schooner“, a motorized two-masts sailing schooner built according to the traditional Indonesian design.

The Diving:
Please note that prior to participating in any cruise, we highly recommend that you have at least 50 dives and/or hold an advanced certification. This is for your safety, the safety of your dive buddies and will enable you to appreciate fully, the underwater realm of Indonesia. Divers with less experience can engage in continuous training courses onboard Aurora.

Dive Equipment Rental:
Some complete scuba sets are available for rental, but due to the fact that we have only limited space on board, we kindly ask you to communicate in advance if you need rental gear. Please use the appropriate form in the programmes and prices area for this purpose, indicating your approximate size. It is important for us to have a precise idea what rental equipment is needed, before we start the cruise.

Under downloads you will find the current price list for scuba diving rental.
Our standard tanks are 12 ltr aluminium cylinders, with single stage INT/DIN (no adaptor needed). There is also a limited number of 15 ltr cylinders available. Please indicate your needs in advance on the online registration form, we will do our best to meet your requests.

The immersions
All dives are conducted according to safe diving practices and according to your experience level.

Our guests are always guided by qualified and experienced guides, only in exceptional cases (depending on experience level and environmental conditions) dives in buddy-system without one of our guides are allowed.

The dives are usually done by zodiac (we have 3 comfortable zodiacs available). The boat crew will take care of the diving equipment, you just need to look … after yourself and maybe your personal equipment such as video-cameras, computers. A detailed briefing will explain you all about the individual dive sites, including diving route, currents, and possible biological curiosities.

The courses
Diving courses and programmes are offered by PADI instructors who speak English, Italian, German, Spanish and French. Due to the fact that the instructors are not on board all together, and you wish to enrol in a scuba diving course, please let us know (registration form – download), indicating your preferred language. If you book a course well in advance, we will have time to organize the student materials in your mother tongue (manuals, videos etc.). We will always do our best to satisfy your requests.
Please note: All diving courses will be conducted on a very private basis or in extremely small groups.

You don’t hold a scuba diving certification? Non-divers have the opportunity to try out the thrilling adventure of scuba diving with the PADI Discover Scuba Diving programme or to enrol in a certification course (PADI Scuba Diver or PADI Open Water Diver course) on board of MS Aurora. The course fee is to paid directly on board.
You can download the price list here, including the scuba courses we offer on board of MS Aurora.

Some technical data:
Overall length: 42 m
Length on deck: 32 m
Width: 9 m
Tonnage: 75 tons
Sailing surface: 300 m2
Power: 1 engine: Nissan 420 HP, cruising speed: 8-10 knots.

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Accommodation:
7 double cabins of which 3 dispose over a third bed.
All cabins have individually controlled AC, ensuite bathroom and shower.
Stairs on both sides lead to the diving tenders
Saloon/restaurant with library, computer room/study room with PC, DVD, video, photo, recharging batteries, Spacious sun deck.

Equipment on board:
GPS, radio, sat-phone, echo sounder
2 generators for 220 V in each cabin (2-pole plug, without the third earth pole – like in continental Europe)
2 compressors for air, 1 compressor Nitrox
3 tenders for each 8 persons
water maker 6000 ltr/ day

Safety devices:
First Aid kits
emergency oxygen
manual fire extinguishers
406 EPIRB – Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
life vests for all passengers including crew members
2 life rafts

The Route:
The huge area of Raja Ampat represents a big marine reserve, that stretches out to the north (Waigeo and neighbouring island) and to the south-west (Misool). The whole region is a labyrinth of straits between small sandstone islands eroded by the waves. The dry season is between September to March, however, rainfalls are to be expected throughout the whole year.

Season : November -February

Routes and dates
Two routes: north (1.1) and south (1.2), from Sorong to Sorong.

Raja Ampat north (1.1): Sorong – Jef Fam – Kawe – Wajak – Coquille Uranie – Sei Pele – Wafak – Mansouthar – Kri – Sorong.

Raja Ampat south (1.2): Sorong – Farondi – Misool – Fiabajet – Jef Fam – Mansouthar – Kri – Sorong

Dive Rates is Per Person/night twin share cabin : Eurp 260

Raja Ampat Islands Located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia’s West Papua province, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau. It encompasses more than 40,000 km² of land and sea, which also contains Cenderawasih Bay, the largest marine national park in Indonesia. It is a part of the newly named West Papua (province) of Indonesia which was formerly Irian Jaya. The islands are the most northern pieces of land in the Australian continent.

According to Conservation International, marine surveys suggest that the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth. Diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea. The Coral Triangle is the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, making Raja Ampat quite possibly the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world.

The area’s massive coral colonies along with relatively high sea surface temperatures, also suggest that its reefs may be relatively resistant to threats like coral bleaching and coral disease, which now jeopardize the survival of other coral ecosystems around the world. The Raja Ampat islands are remote and relatively undisturbed by humans.

The high marine diversity in Raja Ampat is strongly influenced by its position between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, as coral and fish larvae are more easily shared between the two oceans. Raja Ampat’s coral diversity, resilience, and role as a source for larval dispersal make it a global priority for marine protection.

Waiwo Dive Resort is brand new dive resort in Raja Ampat Islands, Its located on the best part of Waigeo island on Waiwo beach. It has 10 cottages with shower and also has its own DIVE CENTER.

The resort is in a lovely quiet cove with a nice beach. They have left the jungle canopy in place above the huts so it’s nice and cool during the day and AC isn’t needed at night. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. Utilities are very basic – cold water only and the power only runs from around 5pm to 9am. The huts are very nice, clean and comfortable with typical basic ensuite bathrooms (a western toilet and bin for the paper).

Room Rates and Packages:
- Double Accupancy     : Euro 90/person/night/bungalow
- Single Accupancy    : Euro 110/person/night/bungalow
- Extra Bed        ; Euro 65/bed/person/night
Room rates including 03 meals ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

High and peak season surcharge apply from Dec 01 till April 30 Euro 20/night/room

Dive Packages/Person:
- Package 10 Dives    : Euro 390/person
- Package 12 Dives    : Euro 420/person

Rates including : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffe, Tea and Resort service charges

Excluded :
- Pick up and transfer to the resort and return fro Sorong
- Soft drinks
- Beer
- Marine park Entrance fees
- Diving tags ( pay at the airport but we recommend you to pay in advance as we can arrange it ).

Extra Cost :
Raja Ampat Marine Park Permit Fee (per person)                 : Euro 50.00/person/one visit
Taxi from Sorong airport to harbour or harbour to airport (One way)    : Euro 10.00/car/,ax 04 people
Cabin on public boat from Sorong to Waisai or Waisai to Sorong         : Euro 15.00/person/one way
Boat transfer Waisai – Mansuar (One way – shared between passengers)     : Euro 90.00/person/one way

ACROPORA Cottage and Restaurant which Its location is in the Capital District Waisai Raja Ampat and not so far from the port Waisai. Acropora is the form of lodging and comfortable cottage for divers or visitors who have business goals, profession, or tours. its does not only provide accommodation but also decent home style meal with reasonable economic prize.

From many of these accommodation, it’s only a 5 to 15 minutes boat ride to your chosen dive or snorkel site where you can indulge in the fantastic underwater biodiversity; or hang out on the beach and enjoy the sea view and inspiring tropical sunset. Some of the accommodation also provide rental service on diving and snorkeling equipments, if you don’t want the hassle of bringing your own equipment from faraway places.

Currently the Raja Ampat Tourism are also preparing 5 major Tourism Villages that will be introduced as part of its efforts to preserve the nature and local cultural life which also can be used as the choices of on land excursions for non divers or in between the dives itself.

Each Tourism villages will be designed according to its unique and will be equipped by accommodation. It is also hoped that by these Tourism Villages, the society can be self reliance in earning their living while preserving their ancestors inheritance.

Room Rates :
Standard Room    : Euro 60/night/single or double including breakfast
Deluxe Room    : Euro 80/night/single or double including breakfast
Bungalow    : Euro 90 \/night/single or double including breakfast

High and peak season surcharge apply from Dec 01 till April 30 Euro 20/night/room

Snorkeling Trip:
Snnorkeling – Mansuar (Kri) Island area            : Euro 50/day/person/min 02 person
Snorkeling & sunset bat watching at Bat Island        : Euro  75/day/person/min 02 person
Snorkeling at Kabui Passage                : Euro 120/day/person/min 02 person
Snorkeling at Manta Point, Gam Bay and Bat Island    : Euro  90/day/person/min 02 person
Villages Visiting & Snorkeling 03 Islands        : Euro  90/day/day/person/min 02 person

SNORKELLING LOCATIONS:
Robben’s Spot, Cape Kri, Chicken Reef, Blue Magic, South Koh island, Sardines, Schooling Barracuda, North Agusta Island, West Mansuar, Manta Point, Tide Reef, Wararema Reef, Mike’s Point, Kima, Warasnus, Row Mkun, South of Schooling Barracuda, Yenbuba, Long Reef, Arborek Jetty, Kapisawar Point, South of Bun Mkun, North of Bun Mkun.

Extra Cost :
Raja Ampat Marine Park Permit Fee (per person)                 : Euro 50.00/person/one visit
Taxi from Sorong airport to harbour or harbour to airport (One way)    : Euro 10.00/car/,ax 04 people
Cabin on public boat from Sorong to Waisai or Waisai to Sorong         : Euro 15.00/person/one way
Boat transfer Waisai – Mansuar (One way – shared between passengers)     : Euro 90.00/person/one way

RAJA AMPAT ISLANDS WEST PAPUA
Located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia’s West Papua province, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau. Raja Ampat Regency is new regency which separated from Sorong Regency at 2004. It encompasses more than 40,000 km² of land and sea, which also contains Cenderawasih Bay, the largest marine national park in Indonesia. It is a part of the newly named West Papua (province) of Indonesia which was formerly Irian Jaya. The islands are the most northern pieces of land in the Australian continent. The name of Raja Ampat comes from local mythology that tells about a woman who finds seven eggs. Four of the seven eggs hatch and become kings that occupy four of Raja Ampat biggest islands whilst the other three become a ghost, a woman, and a stone.

History shows that Raja Ampat was once a part of Tidore Kingdom, an influential kingdom from Maluku. Yet, after Holland invaded Maluku, it was shortly claimed as a part of the kingdom of Holland. The main occupation for people around this area is fishing since the area is dominated by the sea. They live in a small colony of tribes that spreads around the area. Although traditional culture still strongly exists, they are very welcoming to visitors. Their religion is dominantly Christian.

The oceanic natural resource around Raja Ampat makes it significantly potential as a touristic area. Many sources place Raja Ampat as one of their top ten popular places for diving whilst it becomes number one in terms of underwater biodiversity.

According to Conservation International, marine surveys suggest that the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth. Diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea. The Coral Triangle is the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, making Raja Ampat quite possibly the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world.

The area’s massive coral colonies along with relatively high sea surface temperatures, also suggest that its reefs may be relatively resistant to threats like coral bleaching and coral disease, which now jeopardize the survival of other coral ecosystems around the world. The Raja Ampat islands are remote and relatively undisturbed by humans.

The high marine diversity in Raja Ampat is strongly influenced by its position between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, as coral and fish larvae are more easily shared between the two oceans. Raja Ampat’s coral diversity, resilience, and role as a source for larval dispersal make it a global priority for marine protection.

1,309 fish species, 537 coral species (a remarkable 96% of all scleractinia recorded from Indonesia are likely to occur in these islands and 75% of all species that exist in the world), and 699 mollusk species, the variety of marine life is staggering.  Some areas boast enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks, such as wobbegongs.

Although accessing the islands is not that difficult, it takes some time. It takes six hours flight from Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia to Sorong. Then, taking boat to reach the islands is necessary.

RAJA AMPAT SNORKELING, VILLAGES EXPLORING AND BIRDING
Raja Ampat Tour Packages : 07 DAYS –  6 NIGTHS
Day 01 :  SORONG ARRIVAL
Arrive at Sorong airport meeting service then transfer pax to Royal Memberamo Hotel or similar,for check in pax free program. Lunch and dinner on your own arrangement.

DAY 02 : SORONG –WAISAI  RAJA AMPAT (  BLD )
After breakfast pax free at leasure until transfer to public harbour then by public ferry boat that leave around 13.00 Pm and cruise to Waisai mother town of Raja Ampat regeny. Arrive harbour then transfer to melati hotel,or losmen for stay overnight

DAY 03 : WAISAI – KABUI ISLAND –BIANCI ISLAND ( BLD )
After breakfast ten pax by outrigger boat explore 2 hours a long the gulf to Kabui village,meet the local people learn the way of life,snorkeling activities make the pictures of Panorama.Stay overnight at local house or tent in Biancy island.Lunch and dinner provided on the spot.

DAY 04: BIANCI –ARBOREK – SAWINGRAI VILLAGE –YENWAUPNOR VILLAGE (BLD)
After breakfast pax snorkeling,then after lunch explore by the outrigger boat to visit Sawaing ray for snorkeling and adventure.Dinner ans stay overnight in Yenwaupnor village.

DAY 05 : YENWAUPNOR –KELELAWAR ISLAND – SAONEK BONDE ISLAND-WAISAI. (BLD)
Early morning pax with guide local escourt trkking to the jungle to observe the lesser birds of paradise,and other birds then after activities there,back to your village for breakfast.After Lunch then by boat explore to Kelelawar island to see the groups of flying-dogs,snorkeling also in Saonek Bonde the afternoon return to Waisai to your hotel for dinner overnight.

DAY 06: WAISAI – SORONG (B)
After breakfast pax free program until transfer to harboaur for by fast boat in 3 hours return to Sorong,then to your hotel Royal Memberamo.Lunch and dinner in your own.

DAY 07: SORONG DEPARTURE. (B)
After breakfast then pax free until transfer to airport for your flight return to Jakarta via  Makasar by Express air. Tour ends

RATES:
EURO 1.690/Person min 04 person

Rate including :
- Return air tickets Jakarta-Sorong-Jakarta or Manado-Sorong-Manado
- Raja Ampat Entrance Fees
- Snorkeling Equipments
- English Speaking Guide
- All Accommodation in Sorong and Raja Ampat Islands
- Meals as mention in the itineraries
- Refreshments ( Mineral water, coffee and tea during trip )
- Ferry Boat Tickets

Rate excluding :
- Raja Ampat conservation fees
- Diving tags and taxes
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
- Meals in the hotels as mention in the itineraries
- Tipping
- Laundry
- Any personal expenses

Raja Ampat Island of West Papua Indonesia.
Sailing through the islands of Raja Ampat is one of the best sailing adventures during your visit Indonesia. Most of the sailing boat in the area only do diving, we do both sailing, birding, villages explore and sometimes diving.

Since our boat is only 20 meter long, accommodate only max 08 people, our boat can go through inside many logoons in Raja Ampat Islands. By join this trip, you will discover the paradise underwater of Raja Ampat Islands, Unknown beaches, Unique culture of Raja Ampat and best birding of Indonesia.

We show you the best of Raja Ampat Islands, We combine the trip with Underwater exploration by scuba diving, Snorkeling, Village Tours, Jungle Trekking for Birding and learn the culture of Raja Ampat tribes.

Our trip starting in Sorong and ending in Sorong of West Papua.

Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Sorong.
We will pick you up in Sorong Airport, Transfer you to the boat and while waiting other costumers to come aboard, you can walk around the harbor or even small city tours.
By dinner time, you will be night sailing to the islands of Kri.
Overnight ( Lunch and Dinner ).

Day 02 : Kri Islands
Enjoy sunrise aboard of Msy. Tropic Princess, Welcome by white sandy beaches of Kri and Sorido Islands. Snorkeling, Swimming or diving the area.
Afternoon sail to Fam Island. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 03 : Fam Islands
Explore and discover the underwater of Fam Islands, this is one of the best islands of Raja Ampat. afternoon sail to Kabui Island. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 04 : Kabui Island-Bianci Island
Again, another spectacular snorkeling and diving in Kabui and Bianci Islands, enjoy the hidden paradise of these islands, overnight in the bay. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 05 : Bianci-Batang Pele Island
Spend and explore more of Raja Ampat islands, visit some unknown islands between Binci and Batang Pele Island. Arrive in Batang Pele Island in the evening. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 06 : Batang Pele-Wayag Islands.
Snorkeling, swimming or diving around the Batang Pele Islands, explore the villages and trek into the jungle to see the Fomous BIRDS OF PARADISE and PAPUA PARROTS. Afternoon sail to Wayag archipelago. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 07 : Wayag Islands.
This is your highlight of this sailing adventures explore in deep of Wayag islands, see the most spectacular underwater of Raja Ampat islands in this region. go deep in to the lagoon of Wayag islands. Overnight ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 08 : Wayag Islands-Waigeo Island
Spend most of the morning till noon in Wayag islands, do some mountain trekking to take sue of the most beautiful photos of Raja Ampat. After lunch sail to Waigeo and overnight onboard. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 09 : Waigeo Island-Sorong.
Explore the villages in Waigeo islands, lean the local culture and  also explore the white beaches and snorkeling in the area. By lunch time sail back to Sorong.

Day 10 : Sorong-Sorong Airport
Arrive in Sorong in early morning, transfer back to Sorong airport and fly back to Jakarta/Manado/Makassar/jayapura or Bali for your next destination.

End of services.

Rates :
Cruise only
Bunk Cabin    : Euro 2.100/person
Master Cabin    : Euro 2.600/person

Diving Cruise
Bunk Cabin    : Euro 3.000/person
Master Cabin    : Euro 3.500/person
Minimum 04 person for guarantee departure.

This Trip Effective on October 30, 2012 and ending the service by April 30, 2012

Rate including :
- Pick up and transfer in Sorong
- Small city tours in Sorong
- Full board meals ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )
- Refreshment ( Coffee, tea and mineral water )
- Snorkeling equipments
- Tanks, Weight and belt ( For divers )
- Entrance fees in National Park
- Snack and fruits
- Land tours on the islands

Rate excluding :
- Return air tickets to and from Sorong
- Raja Ampat Diving Tags and Conservation Fees @Euro 60/person
- Airport porters and taxes
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
- Tipping for the crews
- Village donation
- Laundry and phone calls
- Any personal expenses

Smy. Pearl of Papua liveaboard
Maximize your diving adventure with personalized and professional service on board our traditional Bugis schooner, the Pearl of Papua. Revel the natural marine richness of Raja Ampat right at your doorstep with our liveaboard and explore spectacular diving sites around the archipelago.

Fully equipped with modern conveniences and staffed with experienced and professional crew, the Pearl of Papua offers liveaboard charters with departures all year round to the pristine Raja Ampat islands in the heart of the Coral Triangle.

Raja Ampat’s marine ecosystem is home to the highest marine biodiversity on Earth according to a 2002 survey by the Nature Conservancy.

The variety of marine life in the region makes Raja Ampat a truly amazing diving destination, with regular shark sightings, encounters with large groups of manta rays and turtles, numerous war wrecks, not to mention the diversity of its reefs – rich flats, dramatic slopes and vertical walls, mucky mangroves, beautiful lagoons and breathtaking pinnacles.

Pearl of Papua liveaboard safaris visit all the best underwater treasures around Raja Ampat, highlighting its iconic sites and adventuring off-the-beaten paths with the comfort of home away from home. Our brand-new vessel is also available for private charter, non-diving excursions and research expedition. Come away with us! Experience luxury at great value and find out more about our rates for 2011…

Striving for good vibes and a relaxed atmosphere, we provide luxury at great value on board our well-equipped vessel. Pearl of Papua liveaboard aims to be your sanctuary at sea with its cozy cabins and en suite bathrooms, on board pampering (massage and spa), delicious and hearty meals, and overall hassle-free adventure.

Crafted by the highly respected and renowned boat builders of Tanah Beru in South Sulawesi, our beautiful wooden phinisi schooner is fitted with the latest marine technology and equipments that are ensured to meet with international safety standards.

Specifically designed for liveaboard diving excursions, the Pearl of Papua provides gear-up stations assigned for each diver throughout the expedition, rinse tank, a dedicated camera table and battery charging stations (both 110V and 220V).

Facilities and amenities on board the Pearl of Papua are selected to provide the most comfort during the length of your diving expeditions. The air-conditioned cabins with en suite bathrooms are sleek yet cozy, a sanctuary to welcome you home after a long excursion undersea. Our spacious decks provide enough room for everyone to laze privately and a group to mingle comfortably. A chef and two stewards are also on board to attend your dining and cabin needs around the clock, while all pampering needs are attended to in a dedicated spa cabin or outdoor on the deck with our portable massage table.

Our team of twelve Indonesian crew members and dive staff are also highly knowledgeable and intimately familiar with Raja Ampat, guiding you to experience scarcely seen underwater treasures in addition to the bests the region has to offer, while ensuring a pleasant and safe voyage.

Rates
1. USD 285 per night/person for double occupancy in the Seahorse Standard Cabins (four spacious 2.5 X 3 meter rooms)
2. USD 315 per night/person for double occupancy in the Trevally Master Cabins (two large room with a view 3X4m )
3. USD 350 per night/person for double occupancy in the Manta Suite Cabin (One divine luxurious 3X7 meter room)
4. Additional USD 100 per night/person for single occupancy in Seahorse Standard Cabins
5. Additional USD 110 per night/person for single occupancy in Trevally Master Cabins
6. Additional USD 150 per night/person for single occupancy in Manta Suite Cabin
7. We have attractive price to charter the whole boat for your diving buddies, for maximum occupancy of 15 people
8. Liveaboard Packages : 7 nights/8 days, 10 nights/11 days
9. Charter Packages: 5 nights/6 days (excluding Misool), 7 nights/8 days, 10 nights/11 days

There will be FUEL SURCHARGE USD 200/PERSON & DIVING TAG IN RAJA AMPAT USD 65/PERSON

Join in Schedule 2011
Nov 21, 2011 – Nov 28, 2011 Reservation: Open
7 nights: *

Nov 30, 2011 – Dec 9, 2011 Reservation: Open
10 nights: *

Dec 11, 2011 – Dec 21, 2011 Reservation: Open
10 nights: *

Dec 23, 2011 – Jan 1, 2012 Reservation: Open
10 nights: *

SMY. SEA HORSE LIVEABOARD

The MSY Seahorse liveaboard, a Pinisi rigged Sulawesi schooner offering liveaboard scuba diving trips to Eastern Indonesia, has a level of luxury and safety not found on most liveaboard dive charter sailing yachts in Indonesia.

At 33 meters long and 8.5 meters wide, the MSY Seahorse is a majestic and spacious vessel, accommodating up to 16 guests attended by 12 crew. With a 380 hp MAN engine, the ship has a cruising speed of 9-12 knots to ensure swift travel. All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms with hot water and plenty of room for storage.

The 5 standard double cabins are 12 square meters and have two single 90 X 200 cmts beds, the 2 Deluxe cabins are 13.5 sq. meters, have a 150 x 200 cmts bed, desk, TV and dvd player, and the master cabin is 15 sq. meters, plenty of space for a 150x 200 mts bed, big desk, TV and dvd player.

The classic beauty of the MSY Seahorse combines traditional craftsmanship with fully modern conveniences and safety features, providing charming comfort in the remotest waters of Indonesia..

All the cabins have:
* Individually controlled air conditioning
* Portholes or windows
* Toilet and hot water shower
* Hand basin, mirror and towels
* Round twin plug 220V mains outlet – 24 hours per day
* Reading lights
* Cabinet and shelves
* Bedding
* Fire warning system
* Life jackets
No. of bathrooms / showers – 8 / 9 – hot water

Dive Destination of Seahorse Dive Liveaboard:
RAJA AMPAT
Our dive trips to Raja Ampat can be divided into different parts that we will adapt to the personal taste of the group. They all share the same underwater magic and around them one can see some of the best sites in the world, paradise below and above.

MISOOL
Once you arrive in Misool, you are surrounded by one of the most fascinating landscapes you can imagine. Hundreds of small islands all shaped by time into sculptures that only nature can produce. The topside it’s out of this world but once your head is under the water you start to understand the concept of variety of colours. The soft corals are unbelievable, all kind of colours and at all depths. It is not unusual to be among a dozen of different ones only a metre or two down!!!

In between the islands the currents flow and countless fans have decided to live there and surprise us during every dive, yes!! There are some nudies and lots of pygmies (different species at every possible depth). For sure the amount of tropical colourful fish among those fans and the beautiful colours of the soft corals will stay in our memories for a long time!!

KRI AREA
Close to the Kri resort there is outstanding diving. Probably the corals are less spectacular than in Misool, but that is compensated by the schools of fish like in Sardine reef and Kri corner. These sites are just fabulously filled with fish and pelagic action is always expected. At the west site of Mansuar area mantas can be seen in great numbers.

PENEMU
Dive sites like Melissa’s Garden, and Barracuda Point are not to be missed.
Here we have a change in scenery. The hard corals are more abundant, and although the fish life is as good as it gets, the barracudas and the wobbegong sharks will be our main goals.
In between the island there are great drift dives among gorgonians. We are normally welcomed by a school of friendly bumphead parrot fish and sweetlips.

WAIGEO
For the enthusiastic of macro photography here you will get the best chance of the trip. Pygmies, small crustaceans of all kind, nudies…The night dive under the pier of the pearl farm will be probably the best of the trip. A couple of wobbies sleep there, epaulette sharks come curiously to see us and all the night lovers wake up and expose themselves to our lights.

Of course for some others this place means shopping at the pearl farm!!!!

Raja Ampat is the centre of the area with the biggest variety of underwater life in the whole world. Other options for you to choose from: going north to Kawe (diving crossing the equator…) and Wayag ( the best top site ever seen by our eyes) or spend some time in Batanta. Among the rare picturesque dragonets, spotting mandarin fish, mimic octopus and blue ringed octopus .This is the only real muck dive area.

PULAU PISANG
Pulau Pisang is situated half way between Misool and Fak Fak and offers a great stop on the way. The reefs are healthy, no bleaching and fish life is abundant, turtles, bump heads, napoleon wrasse and the usual schools of fusiliers that attract trevallies are among their residents and mantas have been spotted on several occasions. We still haven’t found a cleaning station, so we are supposing they are migrating without intention of staying permanently… neither are we

PENEMU
Dive sites like Melissa’s Garden, and Barracuda Point are not to be missed.
Here we have a change in scenery. The hard corals are more abundant, and although the fish life is as good as it gets, the barracudas and the wobbegong sharks will be our main goals. In between the island there are great drift dives among gorgonians. We are normally welcomed by a school of friendly bumphead parrot fish and sweetlips.

TRITON BAY
The highlight of the area, the record breaker (a couple of dozens of new species of fish, and another couple of newly found coral species…and we are just starting…), so far the star of the show is the recently found Epaulette shark, the only known shark which walks on its pectoral fins!

We have over 20 dive sites; the soft corals are as good as in Misool area. The black coral forest never seems to end and the reefs are boiling with life. All kind of colourfull fish move around, new species of wrasses and gobies fight to introduce themselves to the divers. The topography is varied, bommies, some caves and a few hard corals.

In places like Bat Cave and Little Komodo giant groupers are hiding under the rocks. In Little Komodo and 7th Heaven everything can be experienced. If Komodo is a sum up of diving in Indonesia, Little Komodo has it all in only one dive!! Do you want turtles??..Or bump heads?? Or millions of fusiliers?? Wobbegongs? Jacks??… Go for it!!!

But Triton Bay is more than that. There are more reasons to come to this remote area: the landscape is gorgeous, ancient paintings decorating caves and the village of Lobo is a friendly place surrounded by a 1000 metres high cliff…

Not enough?? What about enjoying the resident pod of pilot whales?

Yes, we know you like to take some macro shots and do some muck diving, well, here is the biggest difference with Misool, we can regularly find critters and some dives are just perfect for that: pygmies (denise and bargibanti), nudies, devil scorpion fish, wonder puss, frog fish, leaf fish, ornate ghost pipe fish…

Certainly not to be missed!

Seahorse Dive Schedule:

15-Oct-10 to 26-Oct-10
11 Nights
Start in Sorong
Dive Area Raja Ampat
End in Sorong
Spaces AVAILABLE

27-Oct-10 to 08-Nov-10
12 Nights
Start in Sorong
Dive Area Raja Ampat
End in Sorong
Spaces AVAILABLE

10-Nov-10 to 22-Nov-10
12 Nights
Start in Sorong
Dive Area Raja Ampat and Misool
End in Sorong
Spaces AVAILABLE

23-Nov-10 to 04-Dec-10
11 Nights
Start in Sorong
Dive Area Raja Ampat
End in Sorong
Spaces AVAILABLE

06-Dec-10 to 17-Dec-10
12 Nights
Start in Sorong
Dive Area Raja Ampat
End in Sorong
Spaces AVAILABLE

19-Dec-10 to 29-Dec-10
10 Nights
Start in Sorong
Dive Area Raja Ampat
End in Sorong
Spaces AVAILABLE

30-Dec-10 to 13-Jan-11
14 Nights
Start in Sorong
Dive Area Raja Ampat
End in Sorong
Spaces AVAILABLE

15-Jan-11 to 26-Jan-11
11 Nights
Start in Ambon
Dive Area Misool and Raja Ampat
End in Sorong
Spaces Charter

29-Jan-11 to 09-Feb-11
11 Nights
Start in Sorong
Dive Area Raja Ampat
End in Sorong
Spaces AVAILABLE

12-Feb-11 to 23-Feb-11
11 Nights
Start in Sorong
Dive Area Raja Ampat
End in Sorong
Spaces AVAILABLE

Rate of the Dive Cruises:
10 Nights : USD 3.500/person/twin share
11 Nights : USD 3.800/person/twin share
12 Nights : USD 4.100/person/twin share
14 Nights : USD 4.400/person/twin share

SMY. PUTRI PAPUA LIVEABOARD
MV. Putri Papua is a pinisi-shaped boutique live-aboard, manned by a friendly and competent, local crew. One of the only pinisis with a dive platform! Accommodation for 14 passengers is provided in 7 cabins: 3 doubles and 4 with twin bunks. All have individually controlled air conditioning and private bathrooms. and many small but important facilities for living aboard on a long trip.

BOAT SPECIFICATION
Design : Modernized Traditional Schooner
LOA : 25.71 m, Beam : 5.71 m
Power : Yanmaar 6 CHE, 105 HP
Fuel : 5 tons, Water : 8 tons

EQUIPMENT
HF SSB Radio, Marine Satellite Telephone
GPS, Radar, Depth Sounder
Fist Aid Kit
220 V Generator
Dinghy with 40HP engine
1 Cylinder Oxygen
Life raft, Life Jackets, Life Buoy
Snorkeling Gear

ACCOMMODATION
TOP Deck : 1 AC twin cabin
Lower Deck : AC 1 triple cabin + 2 AC twin cabins
Total of 4 cabins for maximum 9 guest
All cabins are completed with private bathrooms (shower, toilet, hand basin

Rates & Booking Conditions
Rates Remarks: Rates are per Person per Night USD 280 based on double occupancy – All prices quoted USD – Rates are subject to change without notice

Rates include: Accommodation and diving, tanks, weights, weight belts, dive guide and meals (from lunch on day 1 through breakfast before disembarkation), transfers from airport to the boat v.v.

Rates not included: Airfare (international and domestic) – Insurance – Equipment rentals – Hotel stays/day rooms – Crew gratuity – park fees, fuel surcharge and/or taxes (when applicable)
Booking conditions: Deposit 50% after booking, final payment 30 days before departure.

SMY. Temukira Dive Liveaboard
A traditional styled live aboard with a price that is easier on your wallet than most, while keeping a safe and comfortable dive vessel. The crew have all helped to build this vessel and now they all work on her. It’s easily noticeable that the crew are all very proud of their vessel. This is actually the best crew on any dive vessel, they are very helpful and always there to help with your needs! The captain on Temukira is by far THE VERY BEST in Indonesia that You have seen.

Being the only traditional styled vessel operating with a rear dive deck that makes diving very easy and efficient as the captain moves this vessel around with ease, always there to pick you up from each dive. Also with the use of a fibreglass tender it is also possible to use this for the dive sites where the boat rests at anchor. All wooden interiors have been designed for practicality and comfort. Charging stations are easily at hand and all rooms have 220V electricity for extra charging space.

With 12 guests and 10 crew the boat could be a little crowded in the salon and dive deck area though enough room to spread out with different decks and plenty of staff on hand to make sure you receive an excellent service. All Temukira’s rooms are air-conditioned and have very large en-suite bathrooms.

Dive Systems
Having a rear dive deck and rear deck entry system it is possible to make many dives from the main vessel, for safety a tender boat is always in the water for pick-ups. If full it would best with 2 tenders though only one is available. It is possible to make dives from the tender boat on occasions, there is side ladder for this purpose. It is usually possible to make 4-5 dives per day including a night dive, depending on the logistics of the itinerary.

Temukira Sailing Liveaboard
If you after a traditional style, unpretentious vessel with plenty of charm while not going too heavy on the wallet, Temukira may be the best option for you. What also makes this vessel specially stand out is the crew. Here we have a crew that I find are the proudest, most self motivated crew I have had the pleasure of working with. The crew certainly make up for the lack of luxuries that other live aboard boats offer. If you are really keen on great food, this may not best boat for you!

Boat Information
Name :Temukira Dive Liveaboard
Destination : Indonesia
Dive Area : Roving round the islands to the east of Bali to West Papua and up to Sulawesi and Eastern Borneo, including: Raja Ampat and Trinton Bay of West Papua Islands.
Seasons : Year round
Capacity : 12 non_drivers/12 divers. (max no. guests)

About the cabins
Cabin Facilities
Room : 2 double beds and 4 twin sharing
Ensuite +1 – showers & toilets
Electricity :

Technical Data
Length x Beam : Loa 27.45m, beam 6.75m
Engines : Nissan RD 8. 280 HP
Max speed : 08 Knots
Cruising speed : 12 knots with sail

Navigation equipment : HF SSB Radio,GPS, Radar, Depth Sounder
Communications equipment : HF SSB Radio, Marine Satellite Telephone
Fuel capacity/range : 4 tons
Fresh water capacity : 12 tons

Further Information
Dive Entry : Dinghy
Life jackets : Yes
Life rafts : Yes
Boat Crew : Local Indonesian

Owned by one of the original and most experienced liveaboard dive operaters in Indonesia, Temukira is a pinisi-shaped boutique live-aboard, manned by a friendly and competent, local crew. One of the only pinisis with a dive platform! Accommodation for 12 passengers is provided in 6 cabins: 2 doubles and 4 with twin bunks. All have individually controlled air conditioning and private bathrooms. and many small but important facilities for living aboard on a long trip.

11 Day – 10 Night PAPUA Raja Ampat
Day 1 From Jakarta or Ujungpandang or Manado – Sorong – RajaAmpat
Arrive Sorong. Transfer to boat. Depart for RajaAmpat. Begin dive
program. Meals onboard.

Day 2 through Day 9 RajaAmpat
Full dive schedule. Meals onboard.

Day 10 RajaAmpat – Sorong
Morning dives. Meals onboard. Overnight on the stay on the boat.

Day 11 Sorong – Manado or Jakarta or Denpasar
Breakfast onboard. Disembark, travel to Sorong’s airport for flight
To Jakarta or Denpasar or Manado.
End of Service.

Rates : USD 285/day/person

Prices INCLUDE : the boat and the diving, tanks, weights, weight belts, dive guide, meals, transfers airport-seaport v.v., entrance fee, Retribution fee. Airfares, softdrinks/beer, conservation fee are NOT included.

We recommend divers to use own equipment/gear (except tanks) for utmost comfort and to avoid excessive rental in long programs.

Where the money goes
The money collected from the tags is divided into two major components; the Retribusi fee which goes directly to the Dept of Tourism towards tourism development projects and the Non- Retribusi fee which is managed by a multi-stakeholder team, Tim Pengelola, and divided between conservation/MPA management projects and community projects.

Tim Pengelola, JE Meridien Hotel Sorong
Tel +62 951 328358 | Fax +62 951 326576