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A Lembeh Bunaken liveaboard in 2027 typically runs 7–10 nights, combining 20–30 dives of Lembeh Strait macro with Bunaken wall and reef sites. Most Indones

A Wakatobi liveaboard 2027 itinerary typically runs 7–10 nights and, as of August 2026, starts around USD 3,000–4,500 per person on a premium vessel, exclu

A Lombok liveaboard 2027 route typically adds 1–2 nights around the Gili Islands or Sekotong, with regulated moorings and at least one protected turtle ree

Ambon blackwater diving in 2027 typically means 3–6 blackwater nights in a 7–10 day Indonesia scuba diving cruise from Bali or Ambon, with depths around 10

A phinisi is a traditional two-masted wooden schooner from South Sulawesi, built by Bugis-Makassar shipwrights using pinisi rigging and mostly ironwood hul

Triton Bay 2027 trips are expected to concentrate between January–April and October–December, with at least 8–12 international-standard Triton Bay liveaboa

Saleh Bay whale sharks gather around Sumbawa’s traditional bagan fishing platforms almost year-round, with the most reliable encounters currently from June

Diving Nusa Penida 2–3 days before a Komodo liveaboard is ideal: you warm up skills on mantas and at Crystal Bay, adjust weighting, and still respect the 1

For 2027–2028, expect traditional phinisi liveaboards to cruise Komodo at 7–9 knots with 6–12 cabins, from around USD 250–450 per person per night, while c

A Cenderawasih whale shark liveaboard typically spends 3–5 mornings at Kwatisore Bay, where resident whale sharks are encountered year‑round, with peak rel