DUNE Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.3 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 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, National Park Fees, 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: Gratuities, 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 9.1
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.4
- Value 9.0
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Wayne P
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Australia
Banda Sea exploration
The whole experience was great from pick up to drop off. The crew were more than attentive, the guides were awesome and the safety levels were really high. A great trip!
- Recommended for
- The service and the crew were outstanding. Diving was great from pygmy seahorses to schools of hammerheads. Food was exceptional and plentiful.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Xiao Y
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China
Great Banda Sea liveaboard experience
I really enjoyed my 9-night Banda Sea trip on DUNE Aurora. The crew was the highlight of the experience: the stewards were extremely attentive, our dive guide Harri was excellent at finding marine life and taking care of the divers, and the crew manager was very helpful in solving any problems that came up.
- Recommended for
- dive guide. service. food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Svetlana L
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Bermuda
Had the best time!!
Absolutely loved this trip on Aurora. Every minute I felt well taken care of and even spoilt :-) Such a professional, dedicated, fun, committed crew. Delicious food - I might have gained some weight.. Boat has starlink, so I unexpectedly stayed connected to the rest of the world throughout the whole trip. The dives sites are stunning, but we also had some land excursions that blew our minds away! This trip exceeded my expectations by a lot, thanks to the amazing boat and crew of Aurora. Thank you so much!
- Recommended for
- Crew. Comfort of living and diving amenities. Dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- David C
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Canada
Fantastic diving on a well run ship.
Many highlights. The great variety of sea life, corals and plants that are Raja Ampat. Interesting side excursions. Enjoying comfortable shipboard life with an international mix of people.
- Recommended for
- Professional crew, great food, wonderful dive site selections
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- 10 Exceptional
- Roland M
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Switzerland
Great dives in cosy environment
It was a fantastic trip to dive at real remote places but still had every comfort you need.
- Recommended for
- Great dives with big diversity, cosy cabins and staff which reads every desire
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- David W
- United Kingdom
Brilliant
Plenty of diving diversity with a few land trips for extra variety. The crew were cheerful and attentive. Guillaume the cruise director was amazing and worked very hard to make sure everyone was happy. The food was good and special requests were catered for if possible. Overall a memorable experience.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Staff. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Morag C
- United Kingdom
Loved Aurora and Raja Ampat
We loved our holiday on Aurora even though my husband was unable to dive due to medical problems and I am a snorkeller. The crew and service are amazing and can't do enough to ensure everyone has a great time. We were allocated one of the guides to snorkel with us each day and (apart from the walking shark!) we saw everything the divers saw - and we sometimes saw a lot more! The corals in Raja Ampat are undoubtedly the best I've ever seen anywhere in the world! With Guillaume as the trip leader the organisation on the Aurora was superb. Everyone is allocated a number and has equipment boxes, water bottles and towels all labelled with that number. Before each trip our fins and the divers equipment would be placed in the relevant speedboat ready for us. When we came out of the water we would be handed a water bottle refilled with water. On our return to the boat one of the crew, Jane, would be waiting with a glass of juice and a cheery welcome and our equipment would be rinsed and put ready for the next dive. Our towels would also be dry and waiting for us. We have never before had such excellent service on a boat. The food was plentiful and good and included local specialties such as Soto Adam, Nasi Goreng and Mee Goreng. Breakfast and dinner were individually served to order whilst lunch was a buffet. There was always meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Soft drinks were included in the price whilst beers were reasonably priced. There were also other alcoholic drinks available but I don't know how they were priced as we stuck to beer and water. We were fortunate that we only had 12 of us on this trip so it was a fairly intimate group - very multicultural and we all got on well so there was a great atmosphere on the boat. All in all, we had an awesome holiday and would definitely return - if only Raja Ampat wasn't so difficult to get to!!
- Recommended for
- Crew. Organisation. Location.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Rebecca C
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United States
Happy we chose the Aurora
From start to finish Guillaume and the entire hard working crew made sure we had everything we needed. The food options were always great, the dive crew was top notch, rental gear was in good condition, diving was awesome, the ship is as advertised - really, no complaints. Just as an FYI, We traveled mid/end of March and had nice weather.
- Recommended for
- All the Staff (especially Wayan ;)). Food by Chef Aji and Niko. Dive sites.
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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.
