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 | |
|---|---|
Komodo National Park Marine Park fees | 155 USD |
Raja Ampat Marine Park fees | 180 USD |
Triton Bay & Raja Ampat Marine Park fees | 250 USD |
Triton Bay & Spice Islands Marine Park Fees | 220 USD |
The Spice Islands Marine Park Fees | 200 USD |
Alor Archipelago Marine Park Fees | 130 USD |
Southern Forgotten Islands Marine Park Fees | 120 USD |
Eastern Banda Sea Marine Park Fees | 120 USD |
Halmahera & Northern Moluccas Marine Park Fees | 200 USD |
*Subject to change at any time.
Local beer (per can) | 3 USD |
Spirits (single shot) | 6 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | 8 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | from 45 USD |
Laundry (per item) | 1 USD |
Oil massage (per hour) | 35 USD |
Massage & body scrub | 40 USD |
Massage & foot reflexology | 40 USD |
Head & shoulder massage | 30 USD |
Foot massage | 30 USD |
Indo Siren merchandise | Prices vary |
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. While we try to keep information as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
Equipment | 7 nights | 10 nights | 12 nights | 13 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full equipment set* | 180 USD | 270 USD | 330 USD | 360 USD |
BCD | 72 USD | 108 USD | 132 USD | 144 USD |
Regulators | 72 USD | 108 USD | 132 USD | 144 USD |
Mask | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD | 60 USD |
Fins | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD | 60 USD |
Boots | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD | 60 USD |
Wetsuit | 60 USD | 90 USD | 110 USD | 120 USD |
Dive Computer | 36 USD | 54 USD | 66 USD | 72 USD |
UW Torch/ Flashlight | 36 USD | 54 USD | 66 USD | 72 USD |
13L (100 cuft) cylinder | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD | 60 USD |
*Full equipment set includes: Wetsuit, BCD, Regulators, Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Fins, Weight belt, DSMB & reel only. Additional charges apply for dive computer and torch.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
Price | |
|---|---|
Nitrox | |
7 nights | 100 USD |
10 nights | 130 USD |
12 / 13 nights | 150 USD |
Rebreather Supplies | |
Oxygen per litre | 0.07 USD |
Sofnolime (4.5kg tub) | 65 USD per tub |
Cylinders | |
2L or 3L rebreather cylinders set | 12 USD per diving day |
6 Litre (40 cuft), unrigged side-mount cylinder | 10 USD per diving day |
Additional 11L (AL80) cylinder | 7 USD per diving day |
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI Advanced Open Water | 350 USD |
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx)x | 190 USD |
PADI Deep Diver Speciality | 290 USD |
Other PADI Specialities | Please enquire* |
Courses are subject to availability and must be pre-booked to ensure an instructor is available.
The course prices listed above include the required manual and PADI certification card (PIC).
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