Mari

After a short transfer in the morning to the harbor from Sorong Airport or your hotel, you will be welcomed onboard the KLM Mari liveaboard. A boat and tour briefing will follow, and then you will set up your scuba gear and check in to your cabin. Lunch, dinner, and snacks such as fruit, candy bars, or ice cream will be served as Mari cruises out to the Sagewin Strait towards Batanta, where a first test dive around Pulau Ayemi will take place. Variety and fresh produce are the basis of our menu, and a fusion of Asian and International cuisine, as well as local specialties are served in the outside dining area. Days 2-10: Our cruise takes you first to the Dampier Strait, then heading North to

Prepare to leave the boat between 5-11 am, after a continental breakfast (or possibly lunch, depending on your post-cruise schedule). Say goodbye to your fellow guests and wish the boat crew farewell, before a complimentary transfer will take you to either Sorong Airport or your hotel. (*) The itinerary description provided by the boat operator. Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visite

Your flight will arrive in Sorong.

11: If possible we offer 3-4 dives daily. When crossing only 1-2 dives a day can be scheduled. ( We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances require us to do so.) Some of the destinations: Misool, formerly spelled Mysol (Dutch: Misoöl), is one of the four major islands in the Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua. The inhabitants speak the Biga language and Matbat language, as well as Indonesian. The reason the reefs in the southeast of Misool are so incredibly rich is their relative location to the deep waters of the Ceram Trough and the upwelling of nutrients created as the Indonesian Throughflow makes its w

Final day of diving - our trip ends at Ambon.

Check out after breakfast or lunch, depending on your return flight time. We say goodbye to our guests and wish them farewell. The MARI crew will organize the transfer to the Airport and assist at check-in for onward flights. Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat, divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans, to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species, and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and epaulet sharks inhabit these waters to

Your flight will arrive in Ambon. Ambon is the main city and seaport of Ambon Island, and is the capital of Maluku province of Indonesia. We organize the transport from the airport or your hotel to our vessel "MARI". The best time of arrival is the day before the trip or on the day of the trip, early morning. The boat will depart between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. After a check-up dive near Ambon, we sail towards our first destination – Nusa Laut. The next morning, we will enter the fantastic underwater world. With a bit of luck, we can watch Delphien schools having breakfast here.

11: If possible, we offer 3-4 dives daily. When crossing, only 1-2 dives a day can be scheduled. (We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances require us to do so.)

Final day of diving - our trip ends at the port of Kaimana.

Check out after breakfast or lunch time – depends on your flight time. We say goodbye to our guests and wish them farewell. Our crew will organize the transfer to the airport and assist with check-in for onward flights. Marine Life: Snapper, bumphead, blunthead parrotfish, turtles, sharks, moray eels, dog-toothed tuna, fusiliers, jacks, Hammerhead, thresher, and silvertip sharks, mobula rays, whales, dolphins, and much more. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only, and the exact route and sites visited may change based on local regula

Kaimana After a short transfer in the morning to the harbor from Kaimana or your hotel, you will be welcomed onboard the KLM Mari liveaboard. A boat and tour briefing will follow, and then you will set up your scuba gear and check in to your cabin. Lunch, dinner, and snacks such as fruit, candy bars, or ice cream will be served as Mari cruises out to a check-up dive near Kaimana, we sail towards our first destination.

Triton Bay - Aiduma Known for its breathtaking underwater landscapes, Aiduma offers diverse dive sites that appeal to all divers. Here, you can encounter everything from stunning coral reefs to rugged rock formations. Marine highlights include the potential for encounters with larger pelagic species, schooling fish, and a variety of critters hiding among the coral, including mantis shrimp and ghost pipefish.

Triton Bay - Whale Shark Bagans This area is famous for its encounters with whale sharks, often seen feeding near the bagans (traditional fishing platforms). Divers can snorkel or dive with these gentle giants, experiencing one of the most sought-after encounters in the diving world. The water is also rich in biodiversity, with corals hosting myriad reef fish and macro life. Day 4/5: Wirmaf - Pulau Bui/Uran/Kirkaf These islands provide fantastic diving opportunities, with diverse habitats ranging from coral gardens to deeper wall dives. The rich biodiversity offers encounters with schooling fish and pelagic species. The vertical walls are adorned with colorful sponges and barrel corals, crea

Pulau Kur Known for its untouched dive sites, Pulau Kur offers spectacular coral gardens and underwater topographies with caves and swim-throughs. Expect to encounter abundant fish life, including schools of grunts and snappers, and the chance of seeing larger species like manta rays soaring through the water during their feeding. Macro enthusiasts will love exploring nooks and crannies for rare nudibranchs and shrimps.

Kepulauan Tiga Saudara This uninhabited island chain is prized for its pristine dive sites rich in biodiversity. Divers can explore colorful coral reefs teeming with life, including surgeonfish, angelfish, and various types of coral. Pelagic species like tunas and even occasional dolphin pods may be seen in the blue water around these islands. Night diving can unveil a completely different cast of creatures, such as sleeping parrotfish and dancing bioluminescent organisms.

Manuk Pulau Manuk is another volcanic island where we dive while the sulfurous smoke swirls around the peak. The occasional smell of sulfur and the sight of smoke rising from this active volcano give you a sense that you are in the land of the lost. Keep your fingers crossed for Hammerhead Sharks. Manuk is also known as "The Island of Sea Snakes" and/or "The Island of the Birds". Thousands of seabirds inhabit the island, from frigate birds to boobies, it’s a spectacle you will enjoy. Underwater sea snakes are present by the dozens: black and white band snakes, but also green ones, completely oblivious to the divers.

Serua The island of Serua - or Seroa - is home to the Volcano Serua. The diving around this volcanic island – rising from the deep Banda Sea far in the open ocean - is filled with adrenaline as we are on the search for Hammerhead Sharks. Shallow reef tops give way to sloping reefs and walls that plunge into the deep. At Pulau Kekah, abundant corals, giant sponges, and schooling fish such as Trevally, Surgeonfish, and fusiliers fill the water around the island. But always keep your eye out in the blue water for schooling Hammerhead sharks. Sea snakes can also be seen on most dives. The currents here can be strong and exciting. We will have 3-4 dives this day. If time and conditions permit, we

Karang Nildesperandum This site is characterized by its unique topography, featuring hard coral ridges and mini walls that attract diverse marine life. It is an extensive submerged reef with a relatively shallow reef top and walls that drop into the depths. There are impressive schools of fish, predatory action, and the chance to further encounter Hammerhead sharks. Visibility is normally very good and the reef is healthy with large sponges and beautiful coral. If the weather and sea conditions allow, there is an option to dive at Dusborgh Reef. At the end of an action-filled dive day, we turn further north and sail towards Pulau Nila during the night.

Pulau Dai Famous for its crystal-clear waters and thriving coral gardens, Pulau Dai is home to healthy reef systems hosting clownfish, anemones, and butterflyfish. Divers can explore underwater tunnels and caverns, often frequented by larger pelagic species like barracuda and jacks, with the possibility of spotting sea turtles resting on the seafloor.

Dawera Known for its vibrant coral reefs, towering underwater seamounts, and diverse marine species, Dawera offers sightings of schools of fusiliers, snapper, and occasional reef sharks. The dive sites feature steep walls adorned with soft corals and an impressive variety of macro life, including nudibranchs and small crustaceans.

Dawera - Saumlaki Prepare to leave the boat between 5-11 am, after a continental breakfast (or possibly lunch, depending on your post-cruise schedule). Say goodbye to your fellow guests and wish the boat crew farewell, before a complimentary transfer will take you to either the airport or your hotel. Trip highlights: shark action, whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, sea snakes, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to chang

Kaimana – Embarkation Your flight arrives in Kaimana. The best time of arrival is the day before the trip or early on the morning of departure. We organize the transfer from the airport or your hotel to our vessel MARI. The boat departs between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. After a check dive near Kaimana, we sail east toward Triton Bay, ready to enter its fantastic underwater world the following morning. Days 2–11: Triton Bay, Misool & Raja Ampat Where possible, we offer 3–4 dives daily. On crossing days, only 1–2 dives per day can be scheduled. The journey takes you through some of the most spectacular diving in the world, with stops at Triton Bay, Misool, Goa Farondi, Tomolol, and the renowned di

Arrival in Sorong We arrive in Sorong, the gateway to Raja Ampat. The crew will assist guests with disembarkation and any arrangements needed for the evening.

Departure Check-out is after breakfast or lunchtime, depending on your flight time. We bid our guests farewell, and the crew will organize the transfer to the airport and assist with check-in for onward flights. This region sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle — the most biodiverse marine ecosystem on earth. Divers can expect vibrant hard and soft coral gardens, steep walls, dramatic underwater landscapes, and an extraordinary variety of marine life at every turn. Triton Bay is renowned for whale shark encounters, walking sharks, pygmy seahorses, and dolphins. Misool’s reefs are driven by deep-water upwelling that fuels extraordinary coral growth and attracts both reef and oceanic manta r