Raja Ampat, Halmahera & Lembeh
From coral kingdoms to critter havens, experience the best of Indonesia’s underwater wonders.
Raja Ampat, Halmahera & Lembeh, Indonesia
November 10-22, 2027*
(not including international travel days)
Join us on a 12-night liveaboard journey from Raja Ampat to Lembeh, exploring the best of Indonesia’s Coral Triangle. Drift alongside manta rays in Raja Ampat, dive Halmahera’s untouched reefs, and finish in the macro mecca of Lembeh—where rare and wonderful critters await.
Why We Love This Trip:
We love this trip because it truly has everything a diver could dream of—big animals, vibrant reefs, volcanic seascapes, and the rare critters that make Indonesia so legendary. Every stop along the way offers something unforgettable:
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Drift alongside manta rays at Raja Ampat’s famous cleaning stations
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Spot wobbegong sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and bumphead parrotfish cruising the reefs
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Cross the equator underwater while diving Halmahera’s untouched coral gardens
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Explore volcanic slopes filled with frogfish, ghost pipefish, and flamboyant cuttlefish in Lembeh
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Experience the thrill of fast drifts, calm coral plateaus, and everything in between
Raja Ampat - The Heart of the Coral Triangle
In the heart of the Coral Triangle—often dubbed the lungs of the ocean—Raja Ampat stands as the epicenter of marine biodiversity. Here, the reefs flourish with 72% of the world’s coral species, including rare endemics and abundant marine life like manta rays, sharks, and fascinating muck diving critters. With the promise of awe-inspiring coral gardens and thrilling encounters with unique marine species, a liveaboard journey through Indonesia’s waters is an experience unlike any other.
HALMAHERA – Indonesia’s Hidden Gem
Continue east to Halmahera, an untamed frontier rarely visited by most liveaboards—and where we’ll cross the equator! Dive between hemispheres as you explore thriving coral gardens, pelagic-filled channels, and volcanic slopes alive with both big fish and rare macro life. In the Patinti Strait and around Bacan and Guraici Islands, strong currents fuel coral explosions and dramatic underwater topography. Halmahera bridges the best of both worlds—Raja’s color and Lembeh’s critters—with a wilder, more adventurous edge.
LEMBEH STRAIT – The Critter Capital of the World
Our journey finishes in the world-famous muck-diving haven of Lembeh Strait, known for its volcanic black sand and astonishing variety of bizarre marine life. This is where underwater photographers and macro lovers thrive.
Expect to see hairy frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, ghost pipefish, mimic octopus, and countless nudibranchs — all living among sponges, debris, and dark sand slopes. Every dive here reveals something weird, wonderful, and rare.
The Liveaboard
The Indo Master
Built in 2022, the 47m she was built on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and is handcrafted from ironwood and teak (traditional to the area).
You will find no other diving liveaboard as beautiful in Indonesian waters and, being built by divers for divers, you can rest assured that every need has been thought of and addressed.
The spacious air-conditioned saloon offers a great setting for your meals and dive briefings, a cocktail bar, comfortable seating, a charging station and a large flat-screen TV.
All cabins include: Ensuite bathrooms,Individually controlled A/C, ample storage, extra towels
Join US!
This trip is the ultimate Indonesian adventure: vibrant reefs in Raja Ampat, off-the-map exploration in Halmahera (plus an underwater equator crossing!), and rare critter encounters in Lembeh. You’ll experience it all with a small group of like-minded divers who share your curiosity and love for the ocean.
Expect unforgettable dives, comfortable accommodations, easy logistics, and plenty of laughs in between. Whether it’s swapping stories on deck or spotting your first wobbegong shark, every moment reminds you why you dive—and why diving with the right people makes it even better.
Join us for an adventure that connects the best of Indonesia, above and below the surface.
Other Important Notes:
- These trip dates DO NOT include travel days, Please plan accordingly. We highly encourage you to arrive a day early. The Liveaboard will not wait for you. More information to come.
- All surcharges, including marine, park and port fees, are subject to change at any time, and without notice.
- You need a valid passport for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay.
- DAN Insurance & Trip Insurance is required for this trip.
Travel Information
When it is time to book flights, we suggest booking your international fights into and out of Jakarta International Airport (CGK) for the easiest domestic connections to/from Sorong and Manado.
We advise spending at least one day in Jakarta on either side of your liveaboard dates to allow for possible changes to slight schedules and to ensure you are on time for your connections.
Domestic fights in Indonesia are often subject to delays, schedule changes and cancellations, resulting in missed connections and arriving after the designated embarkation time, or day.
If your delayed arrival is after the vessel has departed, you may be charged for the cost of arranging a speedboat transfer or for additional fuel required for Indo Master to return to port. With this in mind, we recommend booking flights to arrive the day before embarkation.
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