LIVEABOARD ROUTE

EcoXplorer — Banda – Misool — 10 Nights

10-night EcoXplorer expedition focused on Banda – Misool.
Vessel EcoXplorer
Country Indonesia
Duration 10 nights
Estimated diving Approximately 31 dives
Embarkation Tulehu
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The route

Route Overview

EcoXplorer operates this 10-night expedition focused on Banda – Misool.

1 exact 2027 published departure(s) are linked in this package.

The captain/cruise leader may alter exact dive-site order, timings and land visits for weather, current, permits and safe operation. Wildlife is never guaranteed.

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 day — transfer, vessel/safety briefing and dive setup.

Core expedition days — up to three dives daily plus island/community visits according to itinerary and conditions.

Final day — disembarkation and scheduled transfer; required no-fly interval must be observed.

Diving profile

Diving Banda – Misool

Diving overview

Operator package includes up to three guided dives per day, tanks, air fills and weights.

Dive plans vary with currents, site conditions and guest experience.

Conditions and experience

Papua and Maluku routes may involve currents, remote sites, blue-water passages and varying visibility.

Experience requirements vary by route; advanced certification is recommended for current-intensive itineraries.

Underwater photography

Remote biodiversity routes support wide-angle and macro photography. Bring critical batteries, chargers, storage and spares.

Representative dive areas

  • Banda – Misool

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

Marine highlights

  • Coral Triangle biodiversity
  • Healthy reefs
  • Pelagic encounters — possible
  • Macro subjects
  • Remote expedition diving

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Experienced divers Underwater photographers Remote expedition travel Cultural/community visits

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EcoXplorer — Banda – Misool — 10 Nights

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THE VESSEL

EcoXplorer

EcoXplorer expedition liveaboard for remote Eastern Indonesia diving.

EcoXplorer is a purpose-driven Indonesian expedition vessel rebuilt in Bira from 2020–2022 in traditional Phinisi style.

The vessel carries up to 12 expedition guests in six guest cabins, with dedicated diving facilities, two tenders, Starlink and indoor/outdoor social areas.

All operator profits support EcoNusa conservation, community and Indigenous-rights programmes across Papua and Maluku.

Operated by EcoXplorer / EcoNusa

Vessel type Traditional Indonesian Phinisi / expedition vessel
Length 31.46
Beam 6.49
Cruising speed 6 knots cruising; up to 10 knots maximum.
Guest capacity 12
Cabins 6
Year built 2022

Shared spaces

Indoor/outdoor dining

Sun deck

Multifunctional social areas

Starlink internet subject to coverage

Dining & dietary needs

Full board included; vegetarian/vegan and allergy requests can be accommodated with advance notice.

Dive deck

Dedicated dive platform; operator rates include up to three dives per day.

Dive tenders

EcoXplorer: two fiberglass tenders; Kurabesi tender arrangements to confirm.

Camera facilities

Confirm current camera charging/table configuration.

Rental equipment

Rental gear available; operator publishes USD 40 full-set reference rate.

Safety equipment

EcoXplorer: EPIRB, SART, liferafts, VHF, AIS, satellite phone; Kurabesi equipment to be reconfirmed.

Navigation equipment

EcoXplorer: Garmin GPS/echosounder/radar, VHF, AIS, NAVTEX; Kurabesi current list to reconfirm.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Indonesian

ON BOARD

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