Experience the Wonders of Halmahera on a Dive Safari
August 26th to September 6th, 2024
Deleted: Liveaboard Dive Safari in the Moluccas
Nestled within the Coral Triangle, Halmahera boasts a marine ecosystem teeming with remarkable flora and fauna awaiting discovery. This hidden gem remains untouched by mass tourism, making it a coveted destination for adventurers seeking unspoiled beauty. Sailors and scuba enthusiasts are drawn to its remote allure, where pristine landscapes, secluded bays, and vibrant seascapes invite exploration amidst untouched natural splendor.
Set sail on an extraordinary diving safari, venturing into the captivating waters of Halmahera in the Moluccas with us.
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Halmahera Dive Safari Logistics
Price
104,750,000 IDR
Prices are in Indonesia Rupiah; Click here to go to Xe.com
Dates
August / September
Vessels
MV Ambai
International airport
Jakarta
Duration
9 nights onboard and 2 nights in Jakarta (one before and after the trip)
Group size
14 divers
Participation requirements
- Advanced Open Water or its equivalent
- Over 60 dives
Included
- Domestic airfares
- Accommodation
- Full-board in Halmahera
- 27 boat dives
- Diving tanks, weights, and marine park fees
- Complimentary 32% Nitrox for Nitrox certified divers
- National Park fee
- Fuel surcharge
Not inlcuded
- International flights
- Travel and dive insurances
- Dive equipment
- 15 liter-tank
- Meals on arrival and departure days
- Personal expenses such as drinks and souvenirs
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Dive equipment
- Clothes
- Smile
Your 11-Night Itinerary
This itinerary serves as a flexible outline and may be subject to changes.
Day 1 – Arrival in Bali
Day 2 – Ternate (CHECK IN) – Arrive at Ternate airport and transfer to the boat. Welcome onboard and settle
Day 3 – Goraichi (3 to 4 dives)
Day 4 – Lilai (3 to 4 dives)
Day 5 – Saleh (3 to 4 dives)
Day 6 – Kusu (3 to 4 dives)
Day 7 – Proco (3 to 4 dives)
Day 8 – North Bacan and Tolimago (3 to 4 dives)
Day 9 – Goraichi (3 to 4 dives)
Day 10 – Tidore One last dive
Day 11 – Ternate – Flying back to Bali
Day 12 – Departure to home
Some of our Favorite Halmahera Dive Sites
Ternate
Access: Boat | Dive type: Wreck | Depth: 30 meters | Current: Mild to Strong
Makian
Access: Boat | Dive type: Muck | Depth: 30 meters | Current: None to mild
Muck lovers? Explore the black sand diving of Makian, reminiscent of Lembeh Strait, offering superb macro diving opportunities teeming with fascinating critters like the infamous bobbit worms, frogfish, and even some cool walking sharks.
Bacan Island
Access: Boat | Dive type: Wall and canyons | Depth: 30 meters | Current: Mild to Strong
Visit an old Portuguese fort, assist in a traditional dancing and visit a local market. This beautiful excursion is organized by the Tourism Department of South Halmahera. Stunning wall diving and canyon dives are to be expected in this region. Warning: they are open to the ocean so we can expect some currents. It’s a coral haven down there though: soft corals, sea fans, and large coral heads decorate the coral gardens where you can see reef sharks, schools of barracudas and jacks, napoleons, and bumphead parrotfish.
Pantini Strait
Access: Boat | Dive type: Channel | Depth: 30 meters | Current: Mild to Strong
Goraici Islands
Access: Boat | Dive type: Slopes | Depth: 25 meters | Current: Mild to Medium
South Halmahera
Access: Boat | Dive type: Pinnacle | Depth: 30 meters | Current: Mild to Medium
