Malaillo Liveaboard

Alor - Ambon via Banda
10 Nights / 11 Days | Up to 30 Dives

Day 1 – Embarkation: Kalabahi (ARD)
Board the boat at Kalabahi Harbor. Depending on arrival times and conditions, enjoy a check dive in Kalabahi Bay. Overnight cruise to Komba Island.

Day 2 – Komba Island (4 Dives)
Explore the volcanic island of Komba, where smoke rises from its crater. All dives feature stunning coral gardens, sea fans, and large barrel sponges teeming with reef fish, fusiliers, and the occasional dogtooth tuna.

Day 3 – Northern Pantar & Kalabahi Bay (4 Dives)
Morning dive in northern Pantar—possible hammerhead sightings. Continue to Ternate Island’s arch, then into Kalabahi Bay for two excellent muck dives ideal for macro enthusiasts.

Day 4 – Muck Diving & Cultural Visit (3 Dives + Land Tour)
A full day of world-class muck diving followed by a cultural village visit. Witness traditional dance and meet local artisans.

Day 5 – Reefs, Walls & Dugongs (2 Dives)
Enjoy colorful reefs at The Edge and dramatic wall dives off Ternate. With luck, snorkel with a resident dugong before cruising to Wetar Island.

Day 6 – Wetar Island (4 Dives)
Pristine, remote, and rarely visited, Wetar offers incredible wall dives and healthy hard coral gardens with vibrant marine life.

Day 7 – Pulau Gunung Api (3 Dives)
Dive with sea snakes around this isolated volcano. Gunung Api is known for its clear water and thriving reef system.

Day 8 – Banda Naira (4 Dives)
Explore Pulau Hatta, Karang Hatta Atoll, and the coral-covered Lava Flow. End with a night dive in Banda Naira Bay.

Day 9 – History & Hidden Gems (3 Dives + Land Tour)
Visit historic Fort Belgica. Dive the scenic wall and swim-throughs of Pohon Miring, plus the pinnacle of Batu Kapal. Night dive in the same area.

Day 10 – Pulau Suanggi (2 Dives)
Final dives at Pulau Suanggi’s rich reefs. Keep an eye out for schooling hammerhead sharks before heading to Ambon.

Day 11 – Disembarkation: Ambon (AMQ)
Guests disembark Malaillo by 10:00 AM. Transfers to airport or hotels arranged.

Program: Ambon to Ambon (Maluku) – 8 Nights / 9 Days (up to 23 dives)

Day 1
Arrive in Ambon and board Malaillo before 2pm. Depending on the last guest’s arrival, a check dive at Laha in Ambon Bay may be conducted (1 dive).

Day 2
Dive at Pulau Suanggi, with chances to see schooling hammerhead sharks, followed by a night dive at Banda Naira (4 dives).

Day 3
Visit a Dutch-era fortress in Banda Naira, then dive at Batu Kapal and Pohon Miring. No night dive as we sail to Manuk Island (2 dives).

Day 4
Enjoy three reef dives at Manuk Island, known for its sea snakes and possible sightings of schooling hammerhead sharks (3 dives).

Day 5
Dive at Serua Island, featuring pristine hard coral gardens and more chances to see schooling hammerhead sharks (4 dives).

Day 6
Explore Karang Nil Desperandum, with three dives offering a high chance of encountering schooling hammerhead sharks (3 dives).

Day 7
Dive at Karang Hatta Atoll and Hatta Island, ending the day with a night dive (4 dives).

Day 8
Choose between 2 dives at Amet on Seram Island or return to Pulau Suanggi for another chance to capture hammerhead sharks on camera (2 dives).

Day 9
Disembark Malaillo by 11am and transfer to the airport or transit hotel in Ambon.

Banda Neira – Misool
10 Nights / 11 Days | Up to 31 Dives

Day 1 – Embarkation: Ambon (AMQ)
Arrival in Ambon and embarkation on Malaillo before 14:00. If time allows, enjoy a relaxed check dive in Laha, Ambon Bay (1 dive).

Day 2 – Pulau Suanggi & Banda Naira
Explore vibrant reefs at Pulau Suanggi with a chance to encounter schooling hammerhead sharks. Conclude the day with a night dive near Banda Naira (4 dives).

Day 3 – Banda Naira & Pohon Miring
Morning land tour to the historic Fort Belgica. Continue with dives at Batu Kapal and Pohon Miring, then a night dive to end the day (3 dives).

Day 4 – Hatta Island to Pulau Koon
Start with a dive at Karang Hatta Atoll, followed by two more at Hatta Island. No night dive as the boat crosses overnight to Pulau Koon (3 dives).

Day 5 – Pulau Koon
Two dives at Pulau Koon, known for its rich marine life including trevally, barracuda, batfish, black snapper, and bumphead parrotfish (2 dives).

Day 6 – Misool: Fiabacet Area
Discover Fiabacet’s famous dive sites, a true marine paradise, followed by a night dive (4 dives).

Day 7 – Warakaraket (Magic Mountain & Boo Islands)
Dive Magic Mountain, a hotspot for both reef and oceanic mantas. Explore Boo Windows and Boo East before wrapping up with a night dive (4 dives).

Day 8 – Wayil
Start at The Four Kings, then dive Orange Peel and Wedding Cake—dramatic reefs adorned in vibrant soft corals. One night dive ends the day (4 dives).

Day 9 – Daram
Daram offers dramatic underwater topography and rich biodiversity. Expect vibrant pinnacles, coral ridges, and swarms of reef fish (4 dives).

Day 10 – Batanta Island
Finish with two muck dives at Batanta Island—ideal for spotting rare critters and macro photography (2 dives).

Day 11 – Disembarkation: Sorong (SOQ)
Disembarkation by 11:00 AM. Transfers to Sorong Airport or your hotel will be arranged.

Destination: Sorong - Misool - Central Raja Ampat - Sorong
Duration: 12 Nights

Day 1:
Embark on Malaillo at Sorong harbor before 12PM, setting sail for Matan Island. Enjoy a check dive, followed by a possible night dive, then cruise overnight towards Daram, Misool. (1-2 dives)

Day 2:
Diving at Daram with pinnacles, ridges, and reefs covered in gorgonians, soft corals, and reef fish. (4 dives)

Day 3:
Explore Fiabacet, known for its rich biodiversity, with dives at Whale Rock and Nudi Rock, followed by a night dive. (4 dives)

Day 4:
Dive around Boo Island and Kanim Island, with abundant marine life like barracuda, bigeye trevally, and mobula rays. A night dive at Juliet, rich in macro life. (4 dives)

Day 5:
Diving at Warakaraket, starting with Magic Mountain for possible manta ray encounters. A night dive at the same site. (4 dives)

Day 6:
Explore Wayilbatan, with dives at The Four Kings, Orange Peel, and Wedding Cake, all featuring vibrant corals. A night dive concludes the day. (4 dives)

Day 7:
Dive around Karang Sagof, Baby Rock, and Two Trees Rock, then relax with cocktails while heading to Central Raja Ampat for an overnight sail. (3 dives)

Day 8:
Muck diving at South Batanta, home to nudibranchs, ghostpipefish, cuttlefish, and more. (4 dives)

Day 9:
Dive around Penemu/Piaynemo, including Melisa's Garden, followed by a trek to Piaynemo's viewpoint. (4 dives)

Day 10:
Explore Gam/Yanggefo, rich in fish life and corals, with possible mobula ray sightings. (4 dives)

Day 11:
Dive around Kri and Mansuar Island, with a visit to Sawandarek Village. A night dive follows. (4 dives)

Day 12:
Explore Wai and Birie Island, including a visit to the P-47 WWII plane wreck and manta ray sightings. Enjoy birdwatching and a BBQ dinner before sailing overnight to Sorong.

Day 13:
Disembark Malaillo by 10AM and transfer to Sorong airport or hotels in the city.