DUNE Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.4 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“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 al…”
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: 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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DUNE 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
- Adrian T
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Australia
Fantastic boat and crew and highly recommended.
One of the best two Liveaboards that I've ever been on. Crew really went the extra distance to ensure that everyone was comfortable and happy.
- Recommended for
- Crew care.. Great food.. Great cabin..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Julianne C
- 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
- Jean Louis V
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France
Amazing team provided a unique experience
Superb reefs very rich in fauna and flora. Encounter with sharks, dolphins and mantas.
- Recommended for
- Quality of the dives, food and professionalism of the guides
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- 10 Exceptional
- David W
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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
- 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
- Joseph S
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United States
Super diving in Raja Ampat
Really exceeded expectations. Aurora is a fantastic liveaboard
- Recommended for
- Sealife, great food, luxury treatment
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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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- 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
- Jasmin V
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Germany
Just perfect
Everything was just amazing. The crew and guides are taking great care of everyone, the boat is beautiful and the cabins are spacious. Of course the amazing dive sites are an absolute highlight. Raja Amapat really is paradise
- Recommended for
- Great crew and guides, amazing dive sites, beautiful boat
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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.
