Carpe Diem Phinisi

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AM: Guests are met at Labuan Bajo Airport and accompanied for the short trip to the jetty by taxi and then by launch to the Carpe Diem. Once onboard guests will receive a welcome and safety briefing accompanied by a cool towel and a cold drink.

PM: Once all guests are safely onboard we will set sail for South Rinca. This leg of the journey is about 7 hours leaving guests free to unpack, relax and familiarise themselves with their cabins and the boat in general. We will anchor in the sheltered waters between Pulau Kode and Rinca overnight.

AM: We will remain at the same anchorage all day, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy some of the local diving/snorkeling sites such as Cannibal Rock, Pulau Pisang (Banana Island), Crinoid Canyon and Yellow Wall.

PM: Also the beach in South Rinca is home to some of the world famous Komodo Dragons and we can visit them (from the safety of our launch) while allowing guests a great photo opportunity. Overnight we will remain at this secluded and breathtakingly beautiful anchorage.

AM: A short two-hour passage to the diving and snorkelling sites of Apple Orchard and Kerita Tol. These can be challenging dive spots depending on conditions but for those experienced enough the rewards are worth it.

PM: After the afternoon dive we head back to the anchorage, where we will stay overnight, and have the opportunity for a night dive at Torpedo Point, a great spot for small critters.

AM: And we lift the anchor early and head West to Nusa Duawaju, the home of Manta Alley. Here we have the opportunity to dive and snorkel with beautiful Manta Rays who frequently gather at this feeding station which is supplied with nutrients from the colder Southern Ocean. Speaking from experience, this is one of the many highlights of the trip. The last time I dived here I was accompanied by 20 or so Manta Rays.

PM: After two dives at Manta Alley we will make the short 1 hour trip to Loh Sera for an afternoon dive and snorkel and remain here overnight.

AM: Once again it's an early start for the crew as we will head to Pulau Padar taking in the dive sites at Three Sisters and Pillar Steen along the way.

PM: Also we can take time ashore here for an afternoon climb to watch the sunset from the top of the island. Guests can also take the SUPs or Kayaks and enjoy the beach and island at any time.

AM: Another early start and we head North to Pulau Komodo and the famous Pantai Merah (Pink Beach).

PM: Here, tiny pieces of bright red coral mix with the white sand to create a fabulous pink hue which gets more and more beautiful as the sunsets. Also there is diving, snorkeling, trekking, kayaking and paddle boarding all available to our guests.

AM: Sadly it's the last day, so we up anchor and make our way to Labuanbajo allowing guests time to pack and relax along the way before we escort them ashore and to the airport to wave goodbye.

AM: We will pick you up at the ferry or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack.

PM: We will have an afternoon and night dive in Friwinbonda or Sapokreng.

4 dives.

3 dives. After the 3rd dive, we will go to the Piaynemo viewpoint and explore the lagoon.

4 dives.

2 dives in the morning at Manta Sandy & Manta Slope Afternoon and night dive in Sauwandarek.

2 morning dives. In the afternoon we make our way back to Waisai.

We will take you to the ferry or your hotel in the morning.

AM: Meet guests at the Waisai Ferry terminal at 11:00. Welcome drinks on board and safety briefing.

PM: It’s time for a check dive in the afternoon and night dive at either Friwinbonda or Mioskon

AM: Two morning dives at Pulau Wai.

PM: Afternoon and possible night dives at Yenbuba or Sauwandarek.

4 dives at various spots around Yangefo.

Visit Piaynemo. 3 dives and a land excursion to the Lookout Point for that classic Raja Ampat photo opportunity and visit to the lagoon.

AM: 2 Dives at Manta Sandy to try and see majestic Manta Rays that tend of group there.

PM: Afternoon and Night dives at Sauwanderek or Yenbuba.

4 Dives at Cape Kri, Blue Magic, Sardine Reef and Mioskon or Friwinbonda.

Two morning dives at Mike’s Point or Batu Lima.

Transfer to Waisai Ferry at 0900.

AM: We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack.

PM: We will have an afternoon and night dive in Sebayor.

AM: We will have 2 dives in Central Komodo in the morning at either Tatawa Kecil or Batu Bolong and Karang Makassar.

PM: In the afternoon, we will go to Loh Liang ranger station to see the famous Komodo dragons and finish the day on the Pink Beach. 

AM: We now enter the South part of the park with a completely different landscape. The water is also cooler but very rich in marine life. In the morning we will dive at Manta alley where we often see trails of manta.

PM: In the afternoon, we will dive at Padar and we will go trekking to enjoy one of the most famous views of Komodo. 

We will have 2 morning dives in 2 of the various dive sites in Central Komodo and have the afternoon dine and night dive at Gili Lawa Darat.

AM: For our 2 morning dives, the renowned crystal rock and castle rock dive sites will provide you with an action-packed day with current and marine life with schools of fish and sharks.

PM: We will have an afternoon and night dive at Banta.

We will have 4 dives at the feet of this active volcano island where the colorful coral and critters stand out on the black sand.

We will have 2 muck dives in the morning in Bima Bay where critters such as wonderpus octopus, coconut octopus, zebra crab, coleman shrimp and various spieces of nudibranchs can be spotted. 

We will take you to the airport or your hotel in the morning. 

PM: We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack as we make our way to Raja Ampat. If the time allows, we will have an afternoon and a night dive. 

We will do 4 dives a day on some of the signature dive sites in the Dampier Straight such as Mioscon, Chicken Reef, Sardine Reef, Cape Kri, Yenbuba, Sauwandarek, Friwin Bonda... We will have the opportunity to observe the vibrant corals and marine life and encounter wobbegong sharks, pigmy seahorses, schools of sweetlips, Bumphead Parritfish and many more. 

We will do 4 dives a day on some of the signature dive sites in the Dampier Straight such as Mioscon, Chicken Reef, Sardine Reef, Cape Kri, Yenbuba, Sauwandarek, Friwin Bonda... We will have the opportunity to observe the vibrant corals and marine life and encounter wobbegong sharks, pigmy seahorses, schools of sweetlips, Bumphead Parritfish and many more. 

AM: In the morning, we will dive at 2 sites renowned for observing manta rays.

PM: In the afternoon, we will have 1 dive at Piaynemo and hike to the famous viewpoint before starting our southward journey as the sun sets. 

We will spend these days discovering the south of Raja Ampat with 3 or 4 dives a day as well as exploring the lagoons and some of the landmarks so you can see all that this area can offer under and above the water. We will cover different areas such as Balbulol, Fiabacet, Yeliyet or Boo to take in de variety of landscapes, colorful soft corals, huge sea fans and spot different species of pigmy seahorses, dive in schools of fish and maybe observe the majestic oceanic manta rays.

We will spend these days discovering the south of Raja Ampat with 3 or 4 dives a day as well as exploring the lagoons and some of the landmarks so you can see all that this area can offer under and above the water. We will cover different areas such as Balbulol, Fiabacet, Yeliyet or Boo to take in de variety of landscapes, colorful soft corals, huge sea fans and spot different species of pigmy seahorses, dive in schools of fish and maybe observe the majestic oceanic manta rays.

Today, we will have 2 morning dives and then start our way to Sorong. Do keep an eye for dolphins and whales! 

AM: We will take you to the airport or your hotel in the morning.

AM: We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack.

PM: We will have an afternoon and night dive in Bima bay for some muck dives where critters such as wonderpus octopus, coconut octopus, zebra crab, coleman shrimp and various spieces of nudibranchs can be spotted. 

AM: We will have 2 dives at the feet of this active volcano island where the colorful coral and critters stand out on the black sand.

PM: Then we will have an afternoon and night dive at Banta.

AM: For our 2 morning dives, the renowned crystal rock and castle rock dive sites will provide you with an action-packed day with current and marine life with schools of fish and sharks.

PM: We will then have our afternoon and night dive either at shotgun or at golden passage.

AM: We will have 2 dives in Central Komodo in the morning at either Tatawa Kecil or Batu Bolong and Karang Makassar.

PM: In the afternoon, we will go to Loh Liang ranger station to see the famous Komodo dragons and finish the day on the Pink Beach. 

AM: We now enter the South part of the park with a completely different landscape. The water is also cooler but very rich in marine life. In the morning we will dive at Manta alley where we often see trails of mantas.

PM: In the afternoon we will head to Nusa Kode at the south of Rinca Island where we can admire the colorful reef and critters. We can also observe wildlife above the water with wild boars, deer, sea eagles and Komodo dragons.

AM - PM: We will stay in Nusa Kode in the morning and will spend the afternoon in Padar. After the 3rd dive, we will go trekking to enjoy one of the most famous views of Komodo. 

AM: We will have 2 dives in the morning back in central Komodo where you can be surrounded by turtles and maybe more mantas.

PM: We will spend our last beautiful sunset-watching bats flying off Kalong island. 

AM: We will take you to the airport or your hotel in the morning. 

AM: Airport pick up in the morning.

PM: We will sail to Sabolan for check dive and night dive.

AM: Diving in Sebayor, Tatawa Besar, Gili Lawa. These sites offer healthy coral with a variety of colours.

PM: Sunset trekking.

AM & PM: 4 dives Tatawa Kecil, Mawan, Shotgun.

AM: Diving in Batu Bolong and Karang Makassar. Those are the highlight of Komodo with a lot of different fish and maybe manta rays.

PM: Afternoon dive in Padar. Sunset on Pink beach in Padar.

AM: 2 dives in Manta Alley. This site offers high probability of seeing manta rays.

PM: Afternoon dive in Loh Sera.

4 dives in south of Rinca.

AM: Diving in Siaba and Penga.

PM: Afternoon, see the dragons in Loh Buaya's ranger station. Evening at Kelor island.

AM: Sail back to Labuan Bajo. Airport transfer at noon.

We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings we will show you to your cabin and let you settle down and unpack while we are pulling the anchor and start our journey to South Raja Ampat.

3 dives in Daram and night dive in Yeliyet.

4 dives in Fiabacet area.

3 dives in Boo area and we will start crossing to Pulau Pisang.

3 dives and then we start crossing to Momon.

AM: 2 dives on Momon pinnacle.

PM: In the afternoon, excursion to the waterfall. Then we start crossing to Triton Bay.

4 dives per day.

4 dives per day.

AM: Early morning, diving below the bagan (local bait fishing boats) with whale sharks. The whale sharks feed on the bait fish that are attracted by the bagan lights at night. The encounter with whale sharks is not ensured at 100%.

PM: In the afternoon we will start our way to Kaimana, where we will spend the night. 

We will take you to the airport or your hotel.

We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings we will show you to your cabin while we pull up the anchor. In the afternoon, we will go to Namatote Island and check with the bagan (local bait fishing boats) if they saw whale sharks this morning. 

Very early morning, we will dive under the bagan with whale sharks. In the afternoon, we will do 2 dives in Triton Bay.

4 dives.

3 dives and we start crossing to Momon.

AM: 2 morning dives.

PM: After lunch, excursion to the waterfall and we start crossing to Pulau Pisang.

3 dives and we start crossing to South Raja Ampat.

4 dives per day.

2 morning dives and we start our journey to Sorong.

We will take you to the airport or your hotel in the morning.