All Star Aurora
Raja Ampat liveaboardThe Aurora is a very spacious 40-meter two-masted Pinisi-styled sailing yacht offering a wide selection of itineraries including Raja Ampat & Misool, Triton Bay, Komodo National Park, Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands (Alor) and Wakatobi National Park.
Accommodating just 18 guests in 9 comfortable ensuite cabins, the Aurora combines traditional Indonesian charm with modern facilities.
With a passionate and professional crew made up of 16 people, you can expect a high level of service, delicious food and incredible diving to some of the least visited sites in Indonesia!
To find out more about this area, visit our Indonesia page.
Getting There
The gateway to Raja Ampat is Sorong, which is the closest city to West Papua and where all of the liveaboards depart from. Direct flights operate out of Jakarta (4 hours), Manado (1 hour 15 mins) and Ambon (50 mins) to Sorong, giving you plenty of scope for stopovers and extensions. Getting to these destinations is fairly straightforward from the UK and usually involves one stop.
Guide price: 9nts from £4025 per person
Includes: 7nts full board accommodation in a standard twin cabin, all meals and snacks, 2 – 3 dives plus one night dive per day according to program and weather conditions, soft drinks on board, tanks, weights and weight-belts, Nitrox, Wi-Fi, 30-minute welcome massage, eco and cultural excursions, local ground transfers between airport, hotel and vessel
Package excludes; flights, rental gear, beer, wine and spirits, fees, National Park admission, crew gratuity, dive instruction, pre and post hotel stays
*Price shown is for guide purposes only and is based on low season travel and for twin share accommodation. Please contact us for a confirmed cost based on your preferred duration and time of travel. Exchange rate used for above price is USD $1.20 / GBP £1.00
Quick Guide: All Star Aurora
- 40m length
- Max 18 passengers
- 9 ensuite cabins
- Recommended diver level: PADI Advanced is advised as some dive sites are deeper than 18m – guests can take the course on board
Accommodation & Facilities
Accommodation
The traditional style cabins are located on the main deck and have either a king or two single beds. All have porthole windows, air conditioning, ample storage space and ensuite with bath towels, shower gel and shampoo.
Facilities
The Aurora offers plenty of space for relaxing, socializing and eating. The main salon features a bar area with comfortable sofas and dining tables, and towards the stern of the boat, there is a second lounge with camera area which includes charging points and work stations enabling you to tweak your photos of the bio-diverse pelagic life you discover on the trip. For those wishing to soak up the sun, there is a very spacious sun deck with sun loungers, which is the perfect to enjoy a drink at the end of the day and watch the stunning Indonesian sunset.
Diving
All diving is from two custom tenders, allowing easy access to dive sites. The shaded dive deck has plenty of space for each diver to gear up and store equipment. This area also features outdoor showers and dedicated camera rinse bins. Diving is offered in small groups and 3 dives plus a night dive are offered whenever possible.
Indonesia by region
Bali
Rich culture, stunning mountain rice terraces and excellent shore diving
Komodo National Park
Critters, wall diving, mantas - and dragons!
Raja Ampat
Jungle covered islands, hidden lagoons and idyllic white sandy beaches
Manado
Reef walls of the Bunaken Islands and secret critters of Lembeh Strait
Ready for your next adventure?
Great Escapes Diving Holidays Ltd
Combs Tannery
Tannery Road
Combs
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2EN
United Kingdom
Office hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9am - 5pm
Tel: 01449 535010
Email: info@greatescapesdiving.com
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