LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Dewi Nusantara — Raja Ampat, Misool & South-West Halmahera — Sorong to Ternate — 11 Nights

A 11-night Dewi Nusantara expedition from Sorong to Ternate following Raja Ampat, Misool & South-West Halmahera.

Vessel Dewi Nusantara

Country Indonesia

Duration 11 nights

Estimated diving Approximately 34 dives

Embarkation Sorong

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The route

Route Overview

A one-way expedition linking Misool in southern Raja Ampat with the seldom-visited reefs of south-west Halmahera. The cruise combines one of Indonesia’s best-known coral regions with a more remote Maluku sector and finishes in Ternate.

This Matrixify route represents the exact 11-night Sorong-to-Ternate version shown in the Dewi Nusantara / Inseanq schedule. It links 3 scheduled departures currently loaded from September 2026 through January 2029.

Sample itinerary descriptions, dive areas and wildlife highlights are indicative. The captain and cruise director retain final authority over route, dive-site order, timing and participation according to weather, currents, permits, guest experience and safety. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed.

Official operator itinerary concept: Dewi Nusantara Cruising Itinerary 15. Source library: https://dewi-nusantara.com/scheduled/indonesia-cruise-itineraries

Day by day

Operator Itinerary

This is the operator’s indicative itinerary. The captain and cruise director may change the sequence according to conditions, safety and marine-park regulations.

Embarkation — Sorong. Vessel orientation, emergency procedures, dive paperwork and equipment setup are completed before the expedition begins.

Misool provides the opening focus, with coral landscapes, current-fed reefs and high-biodiversity wide-angle diving selected according to local conditions.

Dewi Nusantara then crosses west toward the islands and reefs of south-west Halmahera, where the itinerary becomes more exploratory and traffic is typically lighter.

Final expedition phase — The final sector progresses toward Ternate, with the last dives selected to preserve a safe surface interval before disembarkation.

Disembarkation — Ternate. Exact transfer and flight windows are confirmed by the operator for each sailing.

Diving profile

Diving Raja Ampat, Misool & South-West Halmahera

Diving overview

This itinerary is built around Misool, Pulau Pisang area, South-west Halmahera, Approaches to Ternate. Dewi Nusantara schedules up to four dives per day when passage time, current, daylight and operational conditions allow.

Diving is conducted from two 7 m tenders. The dive team normally works with small groups; a maximum guide ratio of four divers to one dive guide is the operator’s stated planning standard.

Every day’s sites and timings remain flexible. The captain and cruise director may change sequence, anchorage and dive sites for weather, current, permits, local information and safe operation.

Conditions and experience

Remote eastern Indonesian routes can include strong current, blue-water crossings, exposed walls and variable visibility. Some sites are suitable only when the tide and sea state are favourable.

Dive plans are adjusted to the group’s experience and conditions. A conservative approach is used on remote sectors where medical evacuation can require significant time.

Underwater photography

Dewi Nusantara is particularly well equipped for underwater photographers: a dedicated camera room, approximately 12 m of camera-table space, multiple charging points, storage and a camera-only rinse tank support both large housings and compact systems.

The route can support both wide-angle and macro work. Representative subjects include Misool reefs, Remote Halmahera diving, Schooling fish, Pelagic encounters — possible, Macro life. Wildlife and individual photographic subjects are never guaranteed.

Bring critical batteries, chargers, storage media, O-rings and spares; remote itineraries have limited access to replacement equipment.

Practical dive information

Minimum certification: Advanced Open Water or equivalent is recommended for these remote itineraries; some sites can involve strong current. Final dive participation is at the Cruise Director’s discretion.
Minimum logged dives: 50
Water temperature: Warm tropical Indonesian waters overall; exact temperature, visibility and exposure protection vary by region, depth and season.
Nitrox: Nitrox 32 is available for certified divers at additional cost. Request it in advance; all mixes must be analysed and logged.

Operating season

February March April

Representative dive areas

Misool
Pulau Pisang area
South-west Halmahera
Approaches to Ternate

Listed sites are representative and cannot be guaranteed for a specific departure.

Marine highlights

Misool reefs
Remote Halmahera diving
Schooling fish
Pelagic encounters — possible
Macro life
Volcanic-island scenery

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Two-region expedition Remote reefs Experienced divers Underwater photography

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Dewi Nusantara — the ‘Goddess of the Archipelago’ — is a 58 m wooden three-masted US topsail schooner built in Kalimantan in 2007–2008 for long-range Indonesian liveaboard expeditions. Her 12 m beam and unusually high space-to-guest ratio provide expansive indoor and outdoor areas for a maximum of 18 guests.

Accommodation consists of eight 20 m² Deluxe Staterooms and one 46 m² full-beam Master Suite. Public areas include a 95 m² lounge/restaurant, a 100 m² combined dive and outdoor-dining deck and an 80 m² sun deck.

The vessel is supported by an experienced Indonesian crew, cruise director and dive masters. Dewi’s route programme covers Raja Ampat, Triton Bay, the Banda Sea, Maluku, the Forgotten Islands, Alor, Flores, Komodo and other remote sectors of eastern Indonesia.

Operated by Dewi Nusantara / CTDL Ltd.

Vessel type Wooden 3-mast US topsail schooner

Length 58 m overall (48 m over deck)

Beam 12 m

Cruising speed 8–9 knots

Guest capacity 18

Cabins 9

Year built 2008

Shared spaces

A 95 m² lounge and indoor restaurant, outdoor dining, bar/relaxation area and large sun decks provide generous common space for only 18 guests.

The midship and bow sun decks offer loungers and open views of the Indonesian islands. Dining combines Western and Indonesian dishes, snacks throughout the day and dietary accommodation with advance notice.

Dining & dietary needs

The onboard kitchen serves a mix of Western and Indonesian cuisine with breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner structured around the dive programme.

Dietary requirements can usually be accommodated with advance notice. The standard dive package includes meals, snacks, soft beverages, local beer and one glass of wine with dinner according to the operator’s current terms.

Dive deck

The main dive/outdoor-dining deck measures approximately 100 m². Divers have personal equipment areas and direct tender access.

Dewi supplies 12 L aluminium cylinders as standard, with limited 15 L and 10 L cylinders; DIN and yoke-compatible arrangements are available. Up to four dives per day may be scheduled depending on itinerary, passage time, conditions and safety.

Dive tenders

Two custom-built approximately 7 m fibreglass dive tenders, introduced in 2019 and powered by 200 hp four-stroke engines, support the diving programme.

Each diver has a dedicated position and semi-dry storage area. The tenders are stored on the top deck during longer passages and handled by the vessel’s crane/winch system.

Camera facilities

A dedicated large camera room on the main deck is built for serious underwater photography. The approximately 12 m camera table has shelving, lighting, charging points and ample storage.

Separate rinse arrangements include a camera/computer-only wash tank and a general-equipment wash tank. Camera handling is supported during tender operations, but guests remain responsible for personal equipment.

Rental equipment

Scubapro rental equipment is available as complete sets or individual items, subject to size and availability. Lights and selected safety equipment can also be rented or purchased.

Pre-book specialised sizes or equipment well before travel; remote itineraries offer limited replacement options.

Safety equipment

Dive safety procedures include site-specific briefings, surface-marker buoys and whistles, first-aid and emergency oxygen arrangements, and personal Nautilus Marine Rescue GPS locators.

A vessel safety drill is conducted after embarkation. These itineraries visit remote areas where evacuation can take considerable time; suitable dive-accident and evacuation insurance is strongly recommended.

Navigation equipment

Navigation and communications equipment includes Furuno radar, twin GPS systems, VHF and SSB/USB radio plus Starlink satellite internet. Final connectivity remains dependent on coverage and operational conditions.

Languages spoken

English
Indonesian

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Embarkation Sorong

Disembarkation Ternate

Duration 11 nights

Last checked 4 September 2026

Cabin options have not yet been published for this departure.

Operator terms and departure information

Boarding

Embarkation is scheduled in Sorong. Exact meeting point, airport-transfer window and boarding time are supplied by Dewi Nusantara for the confirmed departure.

Complete travel details and any special equipment requests should be reconfirmed with the operator before international travel is finalised.

Disembarkation

Disembarkation is scheduled in Ternate. Exact timing and transfer arrangements depend on the operator’s final cruise instructions.

Divers must observe an appropriate no-fly interval after the final dive before taking any flight.

Operator's published deposit requirement

Standard individual bookings: 25% non-refundable deposit due within 10 days of invoice. Half/full-boat bookings follow the operator’s separate staged payment schedule.

Operator's published balance schedule

Standard individual bookings: remaining 75% plus applicable fees no later than 90 days before embarkation; amounts paid are non-refundable under the operator’s current terms.

Cancellation terms

Operator terms state that deposits and payments are non-refundable; guest cancellation results in forfeiture of monies paid. Comprehensive travel insurance, including suitable cancellation and dive-evacuation cover, is strongly recommended.

Departure-specific fees

Park and harbour fees, long-distance fees, Nitrox, fuel/currency surcharges, taxes and other government charges are not included unless expressly stated in the written quote. Exact departure-specific charges are reconfirmed before payment.

Embarkation Sorong

Disembarkation Ternate

Duration 11 nights

Last checked 4 September 2026

Cabin category

Dewi Nusantara — Deluxe Stateroom

Spacious 20 m² lower-deck stateroom, individually designed and convertible between twin single and double-bed configuration, with private ensuite and air conditioning.

Cabins of this type: 8
Beds: Convertible twin single beds or one double bed
Maximum guests: 2
Location: Lower accommodation deck — four port / four starboard

Available occupancy options

Per person sharing Based on 1 guest

EUR 7399 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Cabin category

Dewi Nusantara — Master Suite

A 46 m² full-beam aft Master Suite on the main deck with king bed, private lounge, 180-degree stern views and a spacious ensuite with bath and shower.

Cabins of this type: 1
Beds: King-size double bed
Maximum guests: 2
Location: Main deck aft — full beam

Available occupancy options

Per person sharing Based on 1 guest

EUR 8776 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

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