Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.4 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“We had an amazing trip, such a well run boat, the crew and dive guides went out of their way to look after us and world class divi…”
Highlights
The 42m long Aurora is a Pinisi Vessel, built in Sulawesi, that offers all the advantages of a modern boat combined with the charm of a traditional one. There are 9 double or twin cabins on board, all with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping services, accommodating up to 18 guests. The onboard expert chefs prepare local and international dishes for every taste. Special menus are available, such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. The Aurora sails all year to the most breathtaking areas of the Indonesian archipelago, where crystal-clear waters and stunning landscapes are waiting to be discovered.
The Aurora explores the famous areas of Raja Ampat, North Sulawesi, and Komodo, renowned for their biodiversity. Divers aboard Aurora experience incredible diving and exciting island excursions. After a full day of diving and unforgettable experiences with our professional guides, guests can relax in the air-conditioned salon or enjoy the gorgeous view from the sun deck.
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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, 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: Gratuities (15 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages (3-65 USD per item), Nitrox Course (190 USD), Private Dive Guide (65 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (300-400 USD), Snorkel Gear (10 USD per 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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Aurora Reviews
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- 9.4 Superb
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
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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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- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Igor I
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United States
Excellent boat in Raja Ampat
Very positive experience Highly recommended Cruse director ( Tian ) dive guides ( Niko was my guide ) are very focused on the clients and do their best
- Recommended for
- Guides ( my was Niko ) are excellent. Very comfortable boat great ratio of divers /crew. Accommodating stuff focusing on customers.
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ryan V
- United States
Great trip, Amazing Crew
Diving the Banda straight to Triton Bay with Aurora was a fantastic trip and I would recommend it to anyone. We had a wonderful variety of Dives and were blessed with lots of sightings of hammerheads, whalesharks, and big schools of pelagics. I had an accident and injured my ankle a couple days before departing on the trip and the crew was very helpful to accommodate me with ice and extra help whenever needed. The entire staff is excellent, the made to order breakfasts were fantastic, and all of the guys were extremely knowledgeable about the sites and helpful in the water. Beds and staterooms were spacious and quite comfortable as well. As a bonus they always had cold beer and plenty of ice for making drinks which is a luxury on an Indonesian liveaboard.
- Recommended for
- Great guides. Fantastic Diving. Very good food and lots of ice for drinks.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Florian J
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Austria
Summer trip in Central Raja Ampat
We had a great time in the comfortable cabin. Crew was always attentive and happy to adjust to guest preferences. Food was very good, dive guides excellent. The briefings could have matched the dives a bit better or been more informative about fauna. Conditions were as to be expected during low season
- Recommended for
- Crew & Dive Guides. Cabin. Minor Problems dealt with quickly.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ling C
- United States
The best liveaboard experience ever!
This was the best liveaboard experience ever! Guillaume was an excellent cruise director and chose the best diving sites for us. He was considerate of the schedule and added more night dives to let us get more bottom time. The crew and staff were the friendliest and most awesome people. They welcomed us back to the boat after every dive with a cold drink, a warm towel and a loud “Whoo!!” We always felt so welcome and taken care of. Our gear was assembled and disassembled for us and carried on and off the dive dingy for us. We really just had to suit up and roll into the ocean. The food was a nice mix of Indonesian cuisine and the chef graciously catered to different dietary preferences including vegan. The boat is also really interesting to stay in. The cabins with en suite baths were made of wood and would creak with the sway of the boat so ear plugs are a must. But otherwise we were quite comfortable. I would go back to Aurora the next time I return to Raja Ampat for diving.
- Recommended for
- Service, diving sites, people
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ranil C
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United Kingdom
Unbelievable, incredible dive sites, experienced operator.
The quality of the reef in the remote parts of Raja is amazing. Some of the best diving I've done. Dive team is on point, they know the sites well and you'll get the most from each dive. Divers are appropriately grouped together on experience. Boat team only add to this, service is high standard, small touches like warm drinks after the nightdive, midday homemade cakes are well thought out. NB. South Missool, Raja Ampat trip. Impeccable reef, large pools of fish, good macro. Less large pelagic animals.
- Recommended for
- Huge biodiversity, great dive guide, perfect service from the crew.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Alexander H
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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
- Caroline L
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Singapore
Best Komodo diving experience
1) The itinerary was dependent on weather, winds and tides which allowed guests to fully experience the safest and best diving. As we all know, dive safaris are trips into the wild and mother nature ultimately determines what you can do or see. This was carefully evaluated by the crew members and cruise manager, and we covered 21 dives in both the north and the south of Komodo National park. During the first and last day, land trips around the parks were carefully planned to suit the no dive flight time which allowed guests to never feel bored. 2) Hospitality and Food - It is amazing what can be whipped up on board with carefully planned meals by the chef and his team. We were very well fed with freshly made whole foods throughout the trip and not one dish was repeated over the last 8 days. Full service was also provided regarding dive gear assembly, DRYING, and movement of suitcases from the airport to the cabin. Cabins and boat were kept in immaculate condition with the crew working round the clock to clean and dry every crevice. 3) The extra little touches - I spent my 30th birthday on the boat and was not expecting anything. The crew did a whole Indonesian feast and a whole birthday cake made from scratch! There were drums, guitar and metal spoons involved in this little performance. Best birthday ever! 10/10 recommend Dune Aurora to anyone who is looking for a full and complete diving experience without missing the destinations that require gravity and feet as well. Pink beach too touristy? They dropped us off at a secret beach that was also pink and we got the best drone shots. Padar island trek for your IG posts and stalking mating komodos? Or a thousand bats covering the night sky during a sunset? Dreamy... I traveled solo and Komodo is one of the most romantic and magical holidays one can ever ask for. This is my second time back and this live aboard experience proceeds my expectations. Counting down to the next time I sail with Dune Aurora again, hopefully to the many other Indonesian dive havens the earth can offer
- Recommended for
- Food, crew, cleanliness
