All Star Velocean - Indonesia Luxury Liveaboard

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All Star Velocean

An 171′ (52m) aluminum hulled ultra-luxurious dive liveaboard
Lloyd’s Register certified
10 spacious suites each with private bath and ocean view windows.
All cabins are main deck or above.
Stabilizers provide a very stable ride in rougher seas.
Includes all gourmet meals including a fresh juice bar.
Up to 4 dives per day
Built for underwater photographers
Unique excursions and eco-adventures
Free nitrox
18 guests pampered by a 24-member crew
Small dive groups, 4 divers per guide

Awe-Inspiring
Raja Ampat

From $4,960.00

8 to 12-night dive trips departing from Sorong for Raja Ampat.
Dive trips operate seasonally from December to March
Encompassing 1,500 islands located in the Coral Triangle
Biodiversity unlike any other place on the planet
1,500 types of fish 500 species of colorful hard and soft corals and 15 types of marine mammals

Protected Komodo National Park

From $3,420.00

6 to 9 night dive trips departing from Labuan Bajo or Bali
Dive trips 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
September – November Season
Schooling Hammerheads
Volcanic islands with unique topography and geothermal vents attracting sea snakes
Magnificent macro diving off Ambon
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. You decide: pick the dive destination and length of your liveaboard trip.

Cultural Adventures

While diving is the focal point our Indonesia excursions, our trips also incorporate ample opportunities to take in 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 feature panoramic views and a private bathroom. Unique to Velocean, signature single suites are also available. As expected, gourmet meals are influenced by Asian Pacific cultures.

Diving

Indonesia’s vast expanse takes in six seas and thousands of islands. More importantly, its location in the center of the Coral Triangle results in scuba diving experiences unlike any other on earth. The best way to see this variety of diving is by dive liveaboard.

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

This country’s renowned muck diving draws photographers from around the world to capture the tiniest of creatures. It takes a keen eye to find them as they hide in plain site. Keeping fin movement to a minimum helps to not stir the sediment. One’s patience will be rewarded with a glimpse of its unique inhabitants.

Cultural Adventures

Like many islands in the South Pacific, Indonesia is a country of many cultures. Some traditions remain intact while others have been carefully blended to create a modern culture respectful of its rich heritage. Our dive trips seek to showcase the rich marine life below the surface as well as the local culture and manmade and natural attractions. Shore excursions vary by trip itinerary.

A traditional fishing village
Scenic views from Penemu Lookout
Komodo National Park
Komodo’s pink sand beach
Perhaps view the elusive Bird of Paradise with its colorful plumage
World’s largest lizards – Komodo dragons

Dining

Velocean’s dining experience is one of the vessel’s hallmarks of Velocean’s operation. An international menu incorporates fresh local ingredients. Guests can enjoy healthy and nutritious meals showcasing the region’s vast Asian culinary influences. Guests will be able to partake in the popular hot pot dining.

Our culinary team can accommodate special dietary needs.

Itineraries

Banda Sea

The Banda Sea is located at the middle of the Maluku Islands between the two top diving destinations Papau and Java. The plankton-rich waters support reefs and sea mounts with abundant marine life.

Number of dives: 28 – 40 depending on length of trip
Highlights: Frogfish, nudibranchs, cuttlefish, seahorses, pipefish, juvenile spadefish and batfish and harlequin shrimp. Large animals will be mobula and eagle rays, sharks, and possibly schooling hammerheads. Big animals such as sharks, barracudas, tuna and trevallies can be seen.
Skill level: We recommend at least 50 dives of experience and advanced open water certification. Most dives are conducted as drift dives.
Reefs: Healthy and lush hard and soft corals

Wakatobi

Jacques Cousteau referred to 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 encompassed by the park.

Number of dives: 28 – 40 depending on length of 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 at least 50 dives experience
Reefs: On the reef, soft corals, leather corals, tunnels, caverns, walls, 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 length of trip
Highlights: Macro life includes pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish and nudibranchs. Fish species range in the hundreds. Larger marine life includes manta rays, ocean sunfish, dolphins and eagle rays.
Skill level: We recommend at least 50 dives of experience and advanced open water certification as 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. Tidal currents originate from deeper, cooler water holding large amounts of nutrients and planktonic organisms that fertilize reefs.

Forgotten Islands (Alor)

The Forgotten Islands are remote and isolated and stretch across one thousand miles of ocean with the Indian Ocean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south (water temperature can vary depending on the current).

Number of dives: 23 – 40 depending upon length of trip
Highlights: Thresher sharks, possible 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 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 trip length
Highlights: Unique and plentiful fish populations and marine animals range 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 experience with intermediate to advanced skills. Most dives are drift dives.
Reefs: Soft and hard corals, sloping reefs, vertical walls, tunnels, caverns

Trip Information

Due to the variety of itineraries, please re-confirm arrival/departure ports and embark/disembark times on the specific trip (date) in which you are interested.

Areas visited and departure/return locations are detailed on the downloadable itineraries (below). Fees are not included.

For single occupancy in the Elite Suites there is a 70% surcharge.

Banda Sea

Departs from: Ambon (AMQ) or Bau Bau (BUW)
Returns to: Ambon (AMQ) or Labaun Bajo (LBJ)
(8 – 12 nights)

Wakatobi

Departs from: Ambon (AMQ) or Bau Bau (BUW)
Returns to: Bau Bau (BUW)
(8 nights)

Komodo

Departs from: Labuan Bajo (LBJ) or Bali (DPS)
Returns to: Labuan Bajo (LBJ) or Bali (DPS)
(6 – 9 nights)

Forgotten Islands

Departs from: Labuan Bajo (LBJ), Kalabahi (ARD) or Maumere (MOF)
Returns to: Kalabahi (ARD), Maumere (MOF) or Ambon (AMQ)
(9 – 14 nights)

Raja Ampat

Departs from: Sorong (SOQ)
Returns to: Sorong (SOQ)
(8 – 12 nights)