Halmahera & Northern Moluccas
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 50 logged dives and experience in currents
Duration
12 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
Abundant marine life
Crystal Clear Water
Pristine reefs
Tropical beaches
Spectacular scenary
On the Halmahera & Northern Moluccas itineraries we dive some of the top sites in North Raja Ampat and cruise the Halmahera and Molucca Seas, exploring beautiful reefs and pinnacles where visibility can reach up to 40 metres, crossing the Equator along the way. Get ready to experience the wonders and diversity of the Dampier Strait, Halmahera Sea, North Moluccas and the Lembeh Strait.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Return transfers between domestic airport and the vessel on embarkation and disembarkation days
- Full board accommodation (based on shared occupancy)
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 11 litre (80 cuft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine Park & Port Fees: US$ 200
- Flights
- Additional transfers
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Beer, cocktails, wine & spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
Halmahera & Northern Moluccas Highlights: Pristine dive sites, wall drift dives, crystal clear warm & blue water, unexpected (shark) encounters, all in one; peculiar critters, schooling fish, black sand dives, big schools of barracudas.
On the day of embarkation you will be met at the local airport by a member of our team and transferred to the port to board Indo Siren. After boarding and settling into your cabin, boat introductions and safety briefings will be conducted after which you are free to assemble your equipment with help from our friendly crew, or simply relax before dinner is served.
On a typical day we offer up to 4 day dives or 3 day dives and a sunset or night dive. The diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible
- Dinner
*The itinerary and locations indicated above are an example only and subject to change depending on weather and logistics, local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules, and at the Captain’s discretion. Adverse weather can affect the Halmahera & Northern Moluccas itinerary which includes several overnight sailings.
Accommodation
9.22
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
No
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
No
Launched in April 2011, the 40m Indo Siren was built on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and is handcrafted from ironwood and teak (traditional to the area). You will find no other diving liveaboard as beautiful in Indonesian waters, and being built by divers for divers, you can rest assured that every need has been thought of and addressed.
Welcoming a maximum of 16 guests per trip ensures that there is ample space to relax. The 8 cabins are comprised of 2 fixed doubles, 2 flexible twin/doubles and 4 fixed twins, all offering air-conditioning and private en-suite bathrooms with hot water
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make Halmahera & Northern Moluccas trip board even more enjoyable. Marine Park & Port fees, Rental equipment, Nitrox and courses can now be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard. For our rebreather and technical diver guests, please send us your gas and equipment requests as early as possible.
Per person | |
|---|---|
Airport departure tax (domestic) | 30,000 Rupiah |
Airport departure tax (international) | 100,000 Rupiah |
Komodo National Park Marine Park fees | US$155 |
Flores – Raja Ampat Marine Park Fees | US$180 |
Raja Ampat Marine Park fees | US$180 |
Triton Bay & Raja Ampat Marine Park fees | US$250 |
Triton Bay & Spice Islands Marine Park Fees | US$200 |
The Spice Islands Marine Park Fees | US$200 |
Alor Archipelago Marine Park Fees | US$130 |
Southern Forgotten Islands Marine Park Fees | US$120 |
Eastern Banda Sea Marine Park Fees | US$120 |
Halmahera & Northern Moluccas Marine Park Fees | US$200 |
*Subject to change at any time.
Soft drinks | Free |
Tea & Coffee | Free |
Beer (local) | US$3 per can |
Wine (per bottle) | From US$45 |
Spirits (per glass) | US$6 |
Cocktails (per glass) | US$8 |
Laundry (per item) | US$1 |
Massage (per hour) | US$35 |
Massage & Scrub | US$40 |
Massage & Foot Reflexology | US$40 |
Foot Massage | US$30 |
Head & Shoulder Massage | US$30 |
Merchandise | Prices vary |
Kayaking (subject to availability) | Free |
On-board pricing is liable to change without notice. Though we try to keep documentation as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although it is unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
Equipment | 7 nights | 10 nights | 12 nights | 13 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full set | US$ 180 | US$ 270 | US$ 330 | US$ 360 |
BCD | US$ 72 | US$ 108 | US$ 132 | US$ 144 |
Regulators | US$ 72 | US$ 108 | US$ 132 | US$ 144 |
Mask | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | US$ 55 | US$ 60 |
Snorkel | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Fins | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | US$ 55 | US$ 60 |
Boots | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | US$ 55 | US$ 60 |
3mm Wetsuit (Shorty) | US$ 60 | US$ 90 | US$ 110 | US$ 120 |
Dive Computer | US$ 36 | US$ 54 | US$ 66 | US$ 72 |
U/W Torch/Flash light | US$ 36 | US$ 54 | US$ 66 | US$ 72 |
13L (100 cuft) cylinder | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | US$ 55 | US$ 60 |
*Full equipment set includes: Wetsuit, BCD, Regulator, Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Fins, Weight belt, DSMB & reel only.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
Price | |
|---|---|
Nitrox | |
7 nights | US$ 100 |
10 nights | US$ 130 |
12 nights | US$ 150 |
Rebreather Supplies | |
Oxygen per litre | US$ 0.07 |
Sofnolime (4.5kg tub) | US$ 65 per tub |
Cylinders | |
2L or 3L rebreather cylinders set | US$ 12 per day |
6 Litre (40 cuft), unrigged side-mount cylinder | US$ 10 per day |
Additional 11L (80 cuft) cylinder | US$ 7 per day |
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI EANx- Nitrox | $190 |
PADI Deep Diver Specialty | $290 |
PADI Advanced Open Water | $350 |
Other PADI Specialties | Please enquire* |
Courses are subject to availability and must be pre-booked to ensure an instructor is available.
Please note that the course prices listed above include the required manual and PADI certification card (PIC).
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