This trip offers an unforgettable adventure through some of Indonesia’s most pristine and diverse marine environments. This crossing trip combines world-class diving with scenic island visits, ensuring a rich and varied experience for divers.

Diverse Marine Ecosystems: The journey covers a range of marine habitats, from the vibrant coral reefs of Alor to the historic spice islands of Banda. Divers will encounter a rich array of marine life, including reef sharks, manta rays, schools of fish, and macro critters.

Iconic Dive Sites:

- Alor: Begin with dive sites like Kal's Dream and The Cathedral, known for their stunning coral formations and large pelagics.

- Pantar Strait: Explore sites with strong currents and abundant marine life, perfect for drift dives.

- Pulau Reong: A dive site renowned for its macro life and rare species.

- Banda Sea: Famous for its clear waters, volcanic seamounts, and healthy coral reefs. The Banda Sea is also a migration path for large marine species like hammerhead sharks.

Exceptional Visibility: Enjoy excellent visibility, often exceeding 30 meters, providing clear views of the stunning underwater landscapes and making it ideal for photography.

Unique Underwater Topography: Experience a variety of underwater landscapes, including steep drop-offs, volcanic slopes, and vibrant coral gardens. Each site offers a unique diving experience.

Historical Wrecks and Artifacts: Dive into history with visits to shipwrecks and underwater artifacts from the spice trade era, particularly around the Banda Islands.

Night Diving: Night dives are a highlight of the trip, revealing nocturnal marine life such as lobsters, crabs, and bioluminescent organisms.

Island Hopping: The journey features stops at scenic islands for beach excursions and land activities. Highlights include the picturesque Banda Islands with their lush landscapes and rich history.

Day 1:

The boat crew will transfer the guests from the airport to the ship. After a nice welcome briefing by our Cruise Director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place, Guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.

Day 2-9:

2-3 dives daily, including a night dive if possible.

Day 10:

On the final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives, then cruise back to the harbor.

Day 11:

Check out in the early morning after breakfast, and the crew will transfer the guests to the airport. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics and are at the Captain's discretion.

Crossing Alor - Banda