Panunee

Arcipelago di Alor

Best time for diving
April to November, as this is when both visibility and weather are at their best, while September is the best time to spot Mola Mola. The currents usually are strongest in October and November, making conditions more challenging. From late December until early March, Alor is usually considered as off-season due to the rainy season.

About temperatures
Air : winter months are between 26°C - 29°C, summer months are between 27°C - 32°C.
Sea : between 25°C - 27°C from March to April & October to November, between 27°C - 30°C from May to September. Thermoclines are common year round, the water can drop at times to 22°C or lower.

Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 5 mm full wetsuit. If you get cold easily, we recommend also bring gloves and a hood, or even a 7 mm full wetsuit.

Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels of diver from beginners to experienced. However, in the open blue, the current can be strong at times, so divers should to be comfortable with their skills. While the muck dive sites only have little current. You can find out more informations about diving in Alor here : Alor

Embarkation / Disembarkation
Alor liveaboard trips are usually from Maumere to Maumere, guests need to fly to Maumere airport (MOF).
However, some liveaboards often combine Alor with other destinations like Komodo, Banda Sea, Raja Ampat. Then you might only need to arrive or depart from Maumere.

Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.

Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).

Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.

Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.

Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.

Raja Ampat

Periodo : La stagione per le crociere e' tutto l'anno. La migliore stagione e' da dicembre a marzo con la miglior visibilita'. Molte barche evitano Raja Ampat da meta' luglio a meta' settembre a causa della probabilita' di trovare forte vento con onde e pioggia.

Visto : Per la maggior parte dei paesi viene rilasciato all'arrivo in aeroporto un visto d'ingresso valido 30 al costo di 35 US$ da pagare in contanti. Contattate l'ambasciata o consolato piu' vicino per maggiori informazioni.

Clima : Raja Ampat si trova all'equatore ed ha un clima caldo ed umido. La temperatura dell'aria e' costante con 31 gradi di massima il giorno e 24 gradi la notte, l'umidita' media e' dell'83%.

Acqua : La temperatura dell'acqua e' abbastanza costante e calda tra i 27 e 29 gradi.

Abbigliamento : Vestiti leggeri e che vi protegga dai raggi solari ed una giacca a vento nel caso di pioggia e per la sera.

Spine: Tipo C Europlug, 230V @ 50Hz

Voli : La citta' di Sorong in Papua Occidentale e' la porta d'ingresso per Raja Ampat, i voli arrivano da Jakarta, Depansar, Bali e Makassar.

Tasse aeroportuali: Alla partenza sono applicate ad ogni aeroporto indonesiano. Queste tasse devono essere pagate in contanti in Rupia indonesiana (IDR). Le tasse per partenze nazionali variano tra 20,000-40,000 IDR a persona. Negli aeroporti internazionali le tasse sono pi˘ alte, tra 100,000-150,000 IDR a persona. - Si prega di notare che la franchigia bagaglio su tutti i voli nazionali e' limitata a 15 kg per una sola persona e qualsiasi chilo aggiuntivo sar‡ soggetto a supplemento.

Valuta: La moneta ufficiale Ë la Rupia indonesiana (IDR), i cambi si possono trovare nella maggior parte dei posti. Ci sono Bancomat Internazionali (Visa / Masterd carta / Unionpay) e le Carte di credito non sono sempre accettate, alcuni importi possono essere solo pagati in contanti.

Komodo

Periodo : Le crociere sono possibili tutto l'anno. Da maggio ad ottobre e' l'alta stagione.

Visto : Per la maggior parte dei paesi viene rilasciato all'arrivo in aeroporto un visto d'ingresso valido 30 al costo di 35 US$ da pagare in contanti. Contattate l'ambasciata o consolato piu' vicino per maggiori informazioni.

Clima : Clima tropicale, bagnato da gennaio a marzo, asciutto da giugno a novembre. Temperatura media da 26 a 30 gradi (durante i trekking a terra puo' essere trai i 35 ed i 38 gradi).

Acqua : Temperatura dell'acqua a sud e' di media a 24 gradi mentre a nord e' di 29 gradi.

Abbigliamento : Vestiti leggeri e che vi protegga dai raggi solari ed una giacca per la sera.

Spine: Tipo C Europlug, 230V @ 50Hz

Voli : Voli domestici da Bali per Labuan Bajo.

Tasse aeroportuali: Alla partenza sono applicate ad ogni aeroporto indonesiano. Queste tasse devono essere pagate in contanti in Rupia indonesiana (IDR). Le tasse per partenze nazionali variano tra 20,000-40,000 IDR a persona. Negli aeroporti internazionali le tasse sono pi˘ alte, tra 100,000-150,000 IDR a persona. - Si prega di notare che la franchigia bagaglio su tutti i voli nazionali e' limitata a 15 kg per una sola persona e qualsiasi chilo aggiuntivo sar‡ soggetto a supplemento.

Valuta: La moneta ufficiale Ë la Rupia indonesiana (IDR), i cambi si possono trovare nella maggior parte dei posti. Ci sono Bancomat Internazionali (Visa / Masterd carta / Unionpay) e le Carte di credito non sono sempre accettate, alcuni importi possono essere solo pagati in contanti.

Baia di Cenderawasih

Best time for diving
Mid June to early November, diving is possible year-round, the plankton bloom usually happens between September and early April which attract the whale sharks even more, but you can see them in the bay year round. Liveaboards usually offer trips in Cenderawasih bay when other Indonesian sites are affected by inclement weather between June to October. Visibility can be between 10 - 35 meters here with mild currents.

About temperatures
Air : generally ranges between 25°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : it is warm all year round, about 27°C - 30°C

Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 mm full wetsuit throughout the year.

Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels. You can find out more informations about diving in Cenderawasih bay here : Cenderawasih bay

Embarkation / Disembarkation
Depending on which itinerary you choose, the embarkation / disembarkation can be in Manokwari (MKW), Nabire (NBX), Biak (BIK). The international airport with the best connections is Jakarta (CGK).

However, some live­aboard trips will combine Cenderawasih bay with other destinations like Raja Ampat, then the embarkation and disembarkation will be different. So please ask our agent to know the exact port for your trip.

Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.

Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).

Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.

Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.

Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.

Mare di Banda

Best time for diving
October to November & March to April, the seas are generally calmer during these months and in October to November there is higher chance to see hammerhead sharks. From May to August the surface conditions can get quite rough.

The visibility is generally good to excellent in Banda Sea areas, except in Ambon bay and in other bays for critter dives. Currents are low to moderate on most of the sites, however, strong currents may occur at times.

About temperatures
Air : range between 25°C - 31°C year-round.
Sea : range between 26°C - 29°C year-round.

Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 - 5 mm full wetsuit throughout the year.

Diver requirement
Most dive sites are suitable for all levels with a few exceptions that are suitable only for advanced divers. You can find out more informations about diving in Banda Sea here : Banda Sea

Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation / disembarkation can be in Ambon (AMQ), Kaimana (KNG), Maumere (MOF), Sorong (SOQ), Waisai (RJM), Saumalaki (SXK) etc. As some of the Banda Sea trip will combine with other destinations like Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Triton Bay. So please ask our agent to know the exact port for your trip.

Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.

Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).

Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.

Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.

Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.