DUNE Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“Beautiful wooden boat, top crew, magnificent dives with breaks from land tours”
Highlights
The DUNE Aurora is a 42-meter traditional phinisi liveaboard built in Sulawesi. Accommodating up to 18 guests, the vessel features 9 double or twin cabins, each equipped with air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and daily housekeeping. Guests can choose between Standard cabins on the lower deck or Superior cabins with sea views on the main deck. A professional crew of 19 staff members ensures attentive service throughout the voyage.
Beyond the cabins, the DUNE Aurora offers inviting social spaces where guests can unwind between dives. The air-conditioned indoor salon provides a comfortable place to relax, while the sun deck offers panoramic ocean views. Guests can savor freshly prepared local and international cuisine created by onboard chefs, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. The vessel also offers free Nitrox for certified divers, spacious areas to socialize, and plenty of room to relax while taking in the breathtaking scenery of Indonesia.
The DUNE Aurora cruises year-round through some of Indonesia’s most spectacular dive regions, including Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Lembeh, the Banda Sea, Triton Bay, and Cenderawasih Bay. Itineraries range from 6 to 12 nights, featuring routes such as Raja Ampat Central and South, Raja Ampat–Halmahera expeditions, Banda Sea crossings, and specialized trips like Raja Ampat wellness cruises. Guests can expect extraordinary marine biodiversity, encounters with manta rays and whale sharks, vibrant coral reefs, and unforgettable exploration of remote islands across the Indonesian archipelago.
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This liveaboard is part of the DUNE Liveaboard Fleet.
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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Mandatory Service Charge ($15 / day).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages ($3-65 / item), Nitrox Course ($190), Private Dive Guide ($65 / day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($300-400), Snorkel Gear ($10 / day), Laundry / Pressing Services.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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DUNE Aurora Reviews
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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lynn S
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United States
An unforgettable journey of courage, trust, discovery, and gratitude beneath the extraordinary seas of Indonesia and Papua.
From the moment I stepped aboard this liveaboard, I was met with an enthusiastic and genuine spirit of welcome. In this supportive environment, I was able to complete my Advanced Open Water Diver certification with confidence and trust. Through experience, encouragement, and repeated practice, my new skills became deeply embedded in my soul. I learned to trust myself, to be brave, and to embrace each challenge beneath the surface. There is truly no other way to experience the extraordinary colors, abundant fish, wobbegong sharks, walking sharks, and immense beauty of the seas of Indonesia and Papua. My heartfelt gratitude and highest praise go to the dive guides—especially Dhona and Tian—and to the entire crew. Their expertise, patience, kindness, and enthusiasm made this an unforgettable and deeply meaningful journey.
- Recommended for
- The guides’ enthusiasm and knowledge of the dives.. Hospitality and service. Comradery and spirit of fellow clients.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alexander Maximilian S
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Germany
Unbelievable experience
We had a wonderful time with Aurora. So many thoughtful details from the crew and organizers made the experience so special, and the underwater life was out of this world. Thank you!
- Recommended for
- Professionalism of crew. Location and solitude. Marine life.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Xavier I
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France
A Walk on the Aurora
Beautiful wooden boat, top crew, magnificent dives with breaks from land tours
- Recommended for
- The diversity of the dives. The organization and availability of the team. The boat itself.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Alexander H
- Germany
Great trip through the northern Banda Sea
Everything was just right on the tour. Great reefs with very different fauna and flora, the wishes of the guests were also very well catered for, an outrageously good cuisine, a very well coordinated and helpful crew. The interaction of the guests was also excellent despite their different countries of origin.
- Recommended for
- Very well-rehearsed, very helpful and very nice crew. Great tour with great dive sites. Island tour on Banda Islands.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Julianne C
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Australia
AMAZING STAFF
I had an absolutely fantastic time . I’m older and a little unstable on my feet at time ( I’m fine in the water) The staff were always there to lend a hand . They are also an incredible team - everything just flows . GUILLUAME was amazing , nothing was too much trouble . He was always there to look after us all in the most caring and professional manner . THANKYOU Guillaume and all the fabulous staff . Julianne xxxx
- Recommended for
- The staff. The snorkling. The food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Emir C
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Bosnia Herzegovina
Visit to Aurora was all prefect
We also made some land visits to Komodo National Park. The dives were very nice and the visited sites were prefectly chosen, so that we were very alone on the dive sites.
- Recommended for
- Food, cabin, service just everything was very nice.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Edward T
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Philippines
Very good, worth the time.
I was expecting more in the earlier part of the trip, like Lembeh and Halmahera, but it did not meet my expectations. Because of the weather and areas are not what I had in mind based on YouTube videos. Maybe because of lesser time on the areas itself. But the latter part was very good in Rajah Ampat. Good dive sites and experience.
- Recommended for
- On schedule. Friendly staff. Nice dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nathalie F
- France
One of the best liveaboard
I highly recommend Aurora to dive in the Komodo. The boat is super comfortable. The staffs extremely dedicated. You can ask anything on the boat or under water and they will find it for you. If you are a photographer they handle your camera with a lot of care. It is the first time I never had to worry about my camera. Food is very good. Breakfast is a la carte. Aurora will guarantee you the perfect diving vacation. It is one of the best liveaboard I have done
- Recommended for
- Confort - Service - Kindness
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- 9.2 Superb
- CRISTINA B
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Spain
Excellent Choice in Raja Ampat
The organization is excellent as well as the crew. The food and details such as a dry towel after each dive also stand out. to improve the price and maintenance of the boat (furniture) but little else. a 9/10
- Recommended for
- crew. food. organization.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Helge S
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Austria
Great trip in a stunning screnery
Most colorful and pristine dive sites, a friendly and helpful crew and a well designed boat, what more could you want? Dievb sites like "Four Kings" or "Blue Magic" are the icing of the cake.
- Recommended for
- divesites, crew, boat
