North Sulawesi & Togian Islands Liveaboard

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

Day 1: Bitung, embarkation and check dive
You are collected from the airport in Manado or your hotel and transferred to the harbour in Bitung. Settle in, set up your gear and join the welcome briefing, then make a check dive in one of the protected bays of Lembeh Strait. 1 dive. Example site: Hairball.

Day 2: Flesko
Coral slopes and ridges at Tanjung Flesko with changing visibility, healthy reefs and plenty of macro life. 4 dives. Example sites: Batu Mandi, Flesko Garden, Flesko Brother, Mangrove Corner.

Day 3: Bolsel
A coastal stretch of colourful reefs, soft corals and reef fish, with gentle drifts over varied topography. 3 dives. Example sites: Princess Maherna, Bare's, Soputa, Transpatua Mangrove.

Day 4: Gorontalo
Volcanic formations, Salvador Dali sponges and steep walls. Gorontalo lies along a migratory route and occasionally delivers whale shark encounters. 4 dives. Example sites: Djin Cave, Traffic Circle, Swerling Steps, plus a night dive.

Day 5: Togian Islands, Una-Una
Into the calm waters of Tomini Bay and Una-Una, an active volcanic island with nutrient-rich reefs, huge sponges, lush coral slopes and schooling fish. 3 dives. Example sites: Fishomania, Kingston Wall, Black Forest.

Day 6: Togian Islands, Una-Una
More volcanic reefs, pinnacles and lava-formed landscapes with abundant marine life, usually in calm conditions. 4 dives. Example sites: Apollo, Fishomania (south sector), Apollo Ridge, South Una-Una.

Day 7: Togian Islands, Kadidiri
Coral gardens, gentle slopes and good visibility in the central Togians, suited to wide-angle and macro alike. 3 dives. Example sites: B24 Bomber Wreck, Kadidiri Wall, Shark Point.

Day 8: Pulau Dua
Dramatic walls, caverns and large coral heads in the remote Pulau Dua area, where conservation efforts keep corals and fish populations healthy. 4 dives. Example sites: Batu Gong, Tanduk, Ali Baba 1, plus a night dive.

Day 9: Pulau Dua
Pinnacles, slopes and sheltered bays with relaxed drifts, reef fish and macro critters. 4 dives. Example sites: Solan, Batu Tetek, Ali Baba 2, Tompotika house reef.

Day 10: Pulau Dua
Two morning dives on walls, caverns and coral formations, then an afternoon on Pulau Dua island with beaches and a viewpoint before the overnight run to Luwuk. 2 dives. Example sites: Batu Gong, Tanduk.

Day 11: Luwuk, disembarkation
After breakfast, say goodbye to the crew before your transfer to the airport or your hotel.

• AIDA
• Apnea Academy
• Apnea Total
• CMAS
• FII
• Molchanovs
• PADI
• PFI
• RAID
• SSI
• NAUI
• SDI
• ADIP

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Collection from Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado or your hotel, with transfer to the harbour in Bitung (two-way transfers included). Embarkation 06:00 to 12:00. Disembarkation in Luwuk 05:00 to 09:00, with transfer to the airport or your hotel.

Requirements

• Advanced Open Water certification (PADI Advanced Open Water, CMAS Level 2 or equivalent) with at least 30 logged sea dives
• Last dive within the 12 months before the trip
• Divers with a lower certification may join only under special coaching arrangements agreed with the operator in advance
• Proof of certification, including Nitrox certification if you plan to dive Nitrox
• Dive insurance is mandatory; travel insurance is highly recommended
• Valid passport and visa, a signed liability release, disclosure of medical conditions and a Guest Information Form at least one month before departure

Mandatory fees

• Marine park and harbour fees (crossing trip rate): $45 (EUR 40) per person per night, $445 (EUR 400) per person for 10 nights, paid on board in cash, by card or transfer (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% for 18 years and over
• Private charter of the whole boat: $31,164 (EUR 28,000) for up to 6 guests
• Returning guests: 5% discount on the cruise rate
• Course, AOWD Training (paid on board): $334 (EUR 300)
• Course, Discover Dive (try dive for non-certified guests): $78 (EUR 70)
• Course, PADI Open Water, online theory: $345 (EUR 310)
• Course, PADI Open Water, with theory: $434 (EUR 390)
• Course, PADI Advanced Open Water: $362 (EUR 325)
• Course, Nitrox Certification: $167 (EUR 150)
• Rental, Dive torch: $6 (EUR 5) per diving day
• Rental, BCD: $11 (EUR 10) per diving day
• Rental, Regulator: $11 (EUR 10) per diving day
• Rental, Wetsuit: $6 (EUR 5) per diving day
• Rental, 15 litre tank: $6 (EUR 5) per diving day
• Rental, Fins: $6 (EUR 5) per day
• Rental, Dive computer: $11 (EUR 10) per day

Not included

• Domestic and international flights
• Crew gratuities (10% of the cruise rate suggested)
• Dive equipment rental and dive courses
• Alcoholic beverages
• Dive and travel insurance
• Private dive guide or snorkelling guide

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.