Route Description - Flores to Alor: Route II - Maumere Bay, Adonara, Lembata, Pantar, Alor
10 Days / 9 Nights
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Maumere & Boarding
Morning/Afternoon:
Guests arrive at Maumere Airport and are transferred to the liveaboard.
They are welcomed by the crew, shown to their cabins, and given a safety briefing.
Afternoon:
Guests relax on board as the vessel departs Maumere and begins its journey toward Taka Bonerate.
Evening:
A welcome dinner is served, followed by an overview of the itinerary ahead.
Days 2 to 9: Diving & Exploration in Maumere Bay, Adonara, Lembata, Pantar, Alor
Each day offers a blend of thrilling dives, cultural encounters, and tranquil moments in some of Indonesia’s most spectacular marine and coastal environments.
Maumere Bay Highlights:
– Dive sites suitable for all levels, from shallow coral gardens to deep slopes where pelagic species roam.
– Key areas include Pulau Besar, Dambilah, Pangabatang, and the Flores mainland.
– Frequent encounters with reef sharks, rays, turtles, and whales and dolphins in open water.
– Excellent critter diving in volcanic black sand, home to frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and ghost pipefish.
– Night dives reveal bioluminescent plankton and vibrant nocturnal life.
– Wreck diving at a WWII-era Japanese freighter near Wai Terang adds historical depth.
Pomana & Gosong Bone Highlights:
– Vibrant shallow reefs drop into dramatic walls adorned with barrel sponges, sea fans, and corals.
– Frequent sightings of tuna, trevallies, barracudas, eagle rays, and reef sharks.
– Macro divers can explore coral flats and vertical walls teeming with hidden life.
Tanjung Gidong Highlights:
– Dive around dramatic rock formations and sloping reefs on the headland’s southwest and northeast corners.
– Sites include a colorful mini-wall, a 400-meter rubble slope, and a current trap rich in biodiversity.
– Encounters may include mantas, groupers, dogtooth tunas, and Napoleon wrasses.
– Macro life includes nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, shrimp, and other critters.
The Ipet Islands Highlights:
– Dive sites span coral-covered ridges, steep walls, and drift dives through narrow channels.
– Ipet Barrier Ridge offers sightings of various sharks, marble rays, and schooling barracudas.
– Kayaking and paddleboarding through mangrove-lined waterways are excellent non-diving activities.
– Shallow reefs offer superb snorkeling opportunities.
Waihinga & Lewaling Highlights:
– The northeast drop-off stretches for over 4 km, descending into sheer, coral-encrusted walls.
– Explore ledges, caverns, and fish-rich habitats ideal for advanced divers.
– A thrilling dive experience along a sharp reef boundary into the blue abyss.
Wai Wowang Highlights:
– A peaceful anchorage near Lewoleba, in the scenic Leba Leba Bay.
– Known for its world-class muck diving and rare critters.
– A unique combination of freshwater runoff, sand, and reef attracts diverse macro species.
– Great for underwater photographers and those seeking unusual marine life.
Note: Dive schedules and activities may vary based on weather conditions and guest preferences.
Day 10: Disembarkation in Kalabahi
Morning:
Guests enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Kalabahi.
Transfers are provided to the airport for their onward journey.