East Flores and Alor Liveaboard

• 10 days / 9 nights on board in an en-suite, air-conditioned cabin
• 3 or 4 dives a day plus land excursions
• Full board: 4 meals a day plus snacks
• Nitrox for certified divers
• Dive tanks and weights
• Kayaks, stand-up paddleboard and snorkel gear
• Non-alcoholic drinks, including espresso and cappuccino
• Starlink Wi-Fi
• Two-way airport or hotel transfer to the harbour (Maumere and Kalabahi)

Day 1: Maumere embarkation
Pick-up at the airport or your hotel and transfer to the harbour. Settle in, set up your dive gear and join the welcome briefing, then make a check dive in the Maumere area once everyone has arrived.

Day 2: Pangabatang and Pulau Babi
Three to four dives on colourful coral gardens and reef slopes in the Flores Sea, a relaxed start to the trip. Example sites: Pangabatang, Dambillah, Pulau Babi.

Day 3: Northeast Flores
Three to four dives along the northeastern coast of Flores, with varied topography, coral formations and plenty of small creatures. Example sites: Sea Lady, Batu Payung.

Day 4: Pulau Kroko
Three to four dives on walls and sloping reefs, with schools of reef fish along the drop-offs. Example sites: Kroko Wall, Kroko Slope.

Day 5: Northeast Kawula
Three dives on reefs and slopes shaped by currents in a remote corner of eastern Indonesia. Example sites: Tanjung Bacatan, Tanjung Dewi.

Day 6: Alor
Arrival in Alor and three to four dives on steep walls and colourful reefs full of fish. Example sites: Pantar Wall, Pura Village, Anemone City.

Day 7: Alor
Three to four dives over volcanic sand slopes and lively reefs, looking for small creatures among sand and coral. Example sites: Red Sand, Purvida, The Boardroom.

Day 8: Alor
Three to four dives across a mix of reefs and slopes with different habitats. Example sites: Tanjung Muna, Hula, Sebanjar.

Day 9: Alor
Two final dives around Alor, then the boat returns towards Kalabahi for the last evening on board. Example sites: The Goat Fence, Mucky Mosque.

Day 10: Kalabahi disembarkation
Breakfast, farewells to the crew and disembarkation in Kalabahi, with help arranging your transfer to the airport or accommodation.

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• CMAS
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• PADI
• PFI
• RAID
• SSI
• NAUI
• SDI
• ADIP

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Frans Seda Airport Maumere or your hotel in Maumere, with transfer to the harbour. Embarkation 06:00 to 12:00 on day 1. At the end of the trip the crew helps arrange transfer from Kalabahi to the airport or your accommodation (disembarkation 05:00 to 09:00).

Requirements

• Advanced Open Water certification (PADI AOW, CMAS Level 2 or similar) with at least 30 logged sea dives and a dive within the last 12 months. Divers with lower certification may join only under special coaching arranged with the operator.
• Proof of certification, including Nitrox certification if you plan to dive Nitrox.
• Dive insurance is mandatory; travel insurance is strongly recommended.
• Valid passport and visa, a signed liability release and a Guest Information Form submitted at least one month before departure, including any medical conditions.

Mandatory fees

• Marine park and harbour fees: $45 (EUR 40) per person per night, $401 (EUR 360) per person for this 9-night trip, paid on board in cash, by card or by transfer in EUR, USD or IDR. Fees may change up to three months before departure.

Optional extras

• Single occupancy: 60% surcharge on the per-person rate.
• Third guest sharing a cabin: 25% of the adult rate up to 11 years, 50% for 12 to 17 years, 75% from 18 years.
• Private charter of the whole boat: from $28,048 (EUR 25,200) for up to 6 guests.
• Dive courses: PADI Advanced Open Water $362 (EUR 325), AOWD training $334 (EUR 300), PADI Open Water (online theory) $345 (EUR 310), PADI Open Water (with theory) $434 (EUR 390), Discover Dive $78 (EUR 70), Nitrox certification $167 (EUR 150). Subject to instructor availability; request at booking.
• Equipment rental: BCD $11 (EUR 10) per diving day, regulator $11 (EUR 10) per diving day, dive computer $11 (EUR 10) per day, wetsuit $6 (EUR 5) per diving day, dive torch $6 (EUR 5) per diving day, 15 L tank $6 (EUR 5) per diving day, fins $6 (EUR 5) per day. Rental is available in limited quantities and must be requested at booking.
• Crew gratuities: about 10% of the cruise rate is suggested.
• Alcoholic drinks are sold on board.

Not included

Domestic and international flights; marine park and harbour fees; dive insurance (mandatory); travel insurance; crew gratuities; dive equipment rental; dive courses; private dive guide; snorkeling guide; alcoholic beverages.

Life happens, so we keep cancellations simple. Enjoy free cancellation for 14 days from the time of booking, or find an equally qualified replacement up to 30 days before your departure.