An Indonesian Luxury Dive Liveaboard

Awe-Inspiring
Raja Ampat

From $4,960.00

An 171 ft. (52m) ultra-luxurious dive liveaboard
Up to four (4) dives per day
Designed for underwater photographers
10 spacious suites with private bath
Includes all gourmet meals
Unique excursions and eco-adventures
Free nitrox
18 guests pampered by a 24-member crew
Small dive groups, 4 divers per guide

Protected Komodo National Park

From $3,420.00

6 to 9-night dive trips departing from Labuan Bajo or Bali
Dive trips are available from May to September
Rich marine diversity: pelagics, macro-critters, numerous fish species
Land tours to see rare Komodo dragons and their habitat

Banda Sea -
Forgotten Islands

From $5,120.00

8-night itineraries departing from Ambon
Dive trips operate from September to November
Magnificent macro diving off Ambon
Discover schooling Hammerheads
Volcanic islands with unique topography; geothermal vents attract sea snakes
Explore Banda Neira’s Fort Belgica, a 17th-century Dutch fort

Dive Sites

Discover Banda Sea, Wakatobi and Komodo national parks, Raja Ampat and the Forgotten Islands (Alor) during 6 – 14 day itineraries. Pick the dive destination and length of your liveaboard trip.

Cultural Adventures

While diving is the focal point of our Indonesia excursions, our trips also incorporate opportunities to discover the local culture and explore nearby islands.

On Board

With a crew-to-diver ratio of greater than 1:1, service is what sets us apart. Each ultra-modern suite features panoramic views and a private bathroom. Unique to All Star Velocean, signature single suites are also available. As expected, gourmet meals are influenced by Asian Pacific cultures.

Diving

The country of Indonesia encompasses six seas and thousands of islands. Most importantly, its location at the center of the Coral Triangle offers scuba diving experiences unlike any other on Earth. A dive liveaboard is the optimum way to discover:

Large reef structures
Vertical walls thriving with macro-critters
Caverns and tunnels
Flowing water is perfect for drift dives

Indonesia is home to renowned muck diving, drawing macro photographers from around the world to capture the tiniest of creatures. It takes a keen eye to find them as they hide in plain sight. Keeping fin movement to a minimum reduces sediment stirring. One’s patience will be rewarded with a glimpse of its unique inhabitants.

Cultural Adventures

Dining is one of the hallmarks of All Star Velocean. Its healthy and nutritious menu showcases the region’s vast Asian culinary influences. Fresh local ingredients are featured, giving guests a true picture of international influences on Indonesia’s food culture. Situated on centuries old trade routes has resulted in Indonesian dishes being a blend of inspirations and flavors.

As a special bonus, guests will be able to partake in the popular hot pot dining experience.

If you have special dietary needs or restrictions, please note such on the Trip Application form. Special dietary requests, such as vegetarian, can be accommodated with advanced notice. Due to limited product availability and food labeling in remote areas of the world, it can be difficult to accommodate allergies, and vegan or gluten-free diets.

Dining

Dining is one of Velocean’s hallmarks. Its healthy and nutritious menu showcases the region’s vast Asian culinary influences. Fresh local ingredients are featured, giving guests a true picture of international influences on Indonesia’s food culture. Being situated on centuries-old trade routes has resulted in Indonesian dishes blending influences and flavors.

As a special bonus, guests can enjoy the popular hot pot dining experience.

If you have special dietary needs or restrictions, please note them on the Trip Application form. Special dietary requests, such as vegetarian, can be accommodated with advanced notice. Due to limited product availability and food labeling in remote areas of the world, it can be difficult to accommodate allergies and vegan or gluten-free diets.

Itineraries

Banda Sea

The Banda Sea is lies between the Maluku Islands and the two top diving destinations, Papau and Java. The plankton-rich waters support reefs and seamounts with abundant marine life.

Number of dives: 28 – 40, depending on the length of the trip
Highlights: Frogfish, nudibranchs, cuttlefish, seahorses, pipefish, juvenile spadefish, batfish and harlequin shrimp; mobula and eagle rays, sharks, and possibly schooling hammerheads; sharks, barracudas, tuna and trevallies.
Skill level: We recommend at least 50 dives of experience and Advanced Open Water (AOW) certification. Most dives are conducted as drift dives.
Reefs: Healthy and lush, hard and soft corals

Wakatobi

Jacques Cousteau referred in diving the Wakatobi National Park, the third-largest in Indonesia, as “diving nirvana”. Wakatobi includes the four (4) main islands of Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko, which are encompassed in the park.

Number of dives: 28 – 40, depending on the length of the trip
Highlights: Schools of surgeonfish, big eye trevallies, fusiliers, dogtooth tuna, eagle rays, barracudas, turtles, batfish, giant groupers, manta rays, wobbegong sharks, dolphins and whales.
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced, mostly drift diving, recommended with at least 50 dives of experience
Reefs: On the reef, soft corals, leather corals, tunnels, caverns, walls and coral gardens

Komodo

Often overlooked on divers’ “bucket lists”, we believe Komodo to be an exceptional dive destination.

Number of dives: 18 – 29, depending upon the length of the trip
Highlights: Macro life: pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish and nudibranchs. Fish species range in the hundreds. Larger marine life: manta rays, ocean sunfish, dolphins and eagle rays.
Skill level: We recommend at least 50 dives of experience and Advanced Open Water (AOW) certification. Most dives are conducted as drift dives with some current.
Reefs: A variety of topography: wall dives, sea mounts and pinnacles, deep swim-throughs and shallow reefs. 260 reef-building corals and 70 types of sponges.

Forgotten Islands (Alor)

The Forgotten Islands are remote and isolated, stretching across 1,000 miles of ocean from the Indian Ocean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Water temperatures vary depending on the current.

Number of dives: 23 – 40, depending upon the length of the trip
Highlights: Thresher sharks, possibly mola mola, gray reef and white-tipped sharks, sea snakes and barracuda. Macro life includes mandarin fish, blue ringed octopus and frogfish
Skill level: We recommend at least 50 dives of experience and Advanced Open Water (AOW) certification. Most dives are conducted as drift dives.
Reefs: Hard and soft corals galore in vibrant colors, sizes, structures and textures

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat is an archipelago that sits off the northwestern tip of New Guinea Island and encompasses over 1,500 cays, islands and shoals in Indonesia.

Number of dives: 26 – 42, depending upon the length of the trip
Highlights: Unique and plentiful fish populations and marine animals ranging from sharks – spotted regularly, manta rays, turtles and wobbegong sharks to pygmy seahorses. Home to 1,500 species of fish, 500 species of coral and 15 species of mammals.
Skill level: We recommend at least 50 dives of experience with intermediate to advanced skills. Most dives are drift dives.
Reefs: Soft and hard corals, sloping reefs, vertical walls, tunnels, caverns

Trip Information

Rates vary due to the number and variety of itineraries.

Please reconfirm arrival/departure ports and departure/return times on the specific trip (date) you are interested in.

For single occupancy in the Platinum or Elite Suites, a 70% surcharge applies.

*Subject to change

Banda Sea

8 – 12 night itineraries

DEPARTS FROM:
Ambon (AMQ) or Bau Bau (BUW)

RETURNS TO:
Ambon (AMQ) or Labaun Bajo (LBJ)

Wakatobi

8-night itineraries

DEPARTS FROM:
Ambon (AMQ) or Bau Bau (BUW)

RETURNS TO:
Bau Bau (BUW)

Komodo

6-9 night itineraries

DEPARTS FROM:
Labuan Bajo (LBJ) or Bali (DPS)

RETURNS TO:
Labuan Bajo (LBJ) or Bali (DPS)

Forgotten Islands

9 – 14 night itineraries

DEPARTS FROM:
Labuan Bajo (LBJ), Kalabahi (ARD) or Maumere (MOF)

RETURNS TO:
Kalabahi (ARD), Maumere (MOF) or Ambon (AMQ)

Raja Ampat

8 – 12 night itineraries

DEPARTS FROM:
Sorong (SOQ)

RETURNS TO:
Sorong (SOQ)