Route Description - Maumere/Alor
9 Days 8 Nights
Day 1 – Embarkation in Maumere
Guests are welcomed at the airport by the crew and transferred to Solitude Adventurer. After boarding, they are shown to their cabins and given a safety briefing, followed by lunch. Time permitting, a check dive may be conducted to begin the journey.
Day 2 – Maumere Region
The first full day of diving is spent exploring the islands around Maumere. Guests enjoy 3 to 4 dives in the area before the vessel begins its overnight cruise to Lewaling Bay.
Day 3 – Lewaling Bay, North Flores
With the striking backdrop of northern Flores and its towering volcanoes, the day is dedicated to diving the reefs and sandy slopes within Lewaling Bay. Another 3 to 4 dives are planned before the ship sails overnight to Alor.
Days 4 to 6 – Alor Region
Over the next three days, diving takes place in the renowned Alor region, including the Pantar Strait and Kalabahi Bay. Guests explore a mix of vibrant reefs, healthy coral gardens, and black sand muck diving sites. Each day includes 3 to 4 dives in this remote and biodiverse underwater paradise.
Day 7 – South East Nusa Tenggara
Conditions permitting, the itinerary continues along the south side of East Nusa Tenggara. This day is spent diving in colder, nutrient-rich waters where few divers have ventured, discovering hidden reef gems in this secluded region.
Day 8 – Return Toward Maumere
As the journey heads back toward Maumere, guests enjoy their final two morning dives on Serbete Reef and, potentially, at Tanjung Gedong, located on the north side of East Nusa Tenggara.
Day 9 – Disembarkation in Maumere
After a light breakfast, guests disembark in Maumere. The crew arranges transfers to the airport, bringing the journey to a close with warm farewells.