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: 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.
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DUNE Aurora Reviews
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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pui Ying K
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Hong Kong
The Dune Aurora offered an exceptional liveaboard trip with excellent dive guides, attentive service, and thoughtful touches throughout.
I had an outstanding liveaboard experience aboard the Dune Aurora, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-organized, guest-focused diving trip. The dive guides were one of the biggest highlights. They were excellent spotters and consistently found many rare and special creatures that we would have easily missed on our own. What made them even better was their willingness to share useful tips on how to find these critters and great photography advice to help capture better shots. Their enthusiasm and knowledge really elevated every dive. On the service side, the crew went above and beyond. They were very attentive to individual requests — the chef would happily adjust meals according to our preferences every time, and there was always a good selection of drinks and snacks available throughout the day. A memorable touch was the beach BBQ dinner, which was a lovely change of scenery. The boat also offered a viewpoint trail and other small activities that made the trip feel more complete. One thing that genuinely impressed me was receiving a detailed diving summary from the manager after the trip ended. As someone who loves keeping records of my travels and dives, this personal touch was incredibly thoughtful and valuable — the first time I’ve ever received something like that from a liveaboard. Overall, the combination of skilled and passionate dive guides, thoughtful service, delicious and flexible food options, and that extra personal touch made this one of my most enjoyable liveaboard trips to date. I left feeling well-rested, satisfied, and already thinking about my next trip on the Dune Aurora.
- Recommended for
- Dive Guide. Breakfast. Diving Summary.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Laurence B
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France
Very nice trip, nice dives, well organized
Very pleasant stay, very nice dives and an unforgettable chance encounter with a whale shark at a depth of 25 m.Excellent organization
- Recommended for
- conviviality. organization. service.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Xavier I
- 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
- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Anthony B
- Australia
Great boat, great diving, great food and service.
The fauna of the Komodo region - both above water (the Dragons) and below (the Manta and abundance of tropical reef fish, invertebrates and corals). This was enhanced with a very comfortable cruising vessel and very knowledgeable and helpful dive crew.
- Recommended for
- 1. Beautiful reef dive - with Manta Rays a two sites. 2. Terrific boat with sizeable bedroom and bathrom ensuites. 3. tasty food with wonderful variety and good serving sizes.
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Pat V
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Netherlands
Fantastic week on board.
Very well organized. Everything very punctual. Nice and relaxed crew
- Recommended for
- Lovely boat and cabins.. Very friendly crew. Nice other guests.
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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
- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Sehoya C
- United States
A trip of a lifetime on Aurora!
My husband and I saved for years to dive Raja Ampat and we are so happy with Aurora as our choice for taking us there. I still can't believe all we saw, and am so impressed by the care and consideration from the crew. Our dive guide, Tian, was the absolute BEST! He figured out quickly what we were interested in and made sure to be on the lookout for us. The food was good, healthy, and plentiful. I would do exactly the same trip again if I could. For other travelers, I recommend leggings and a rash guard for some of the little stingers. Not a big deal, but I will bring something to cover my legs on future trips. I just packed a shorty, which was fine for the temperature...some people dove without neoprene.
- Recommended for
- Amazing dives, with so much diversity...every dive was different!. The crew made us feel so welcome. the boat was clean and comfortable and there was plenty of space.
