DUNE Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“We had a wonderful time with Aurora. So many thoughtful details from the crew and organizers made the experience so special, and t…”
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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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
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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
- Nathalie F
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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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- 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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- 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
- Heiko Langner L
- Germany
Magical Christmas Dive Cruise
Exceptional dive sites were planned out well, some with amazing 100% hard coral cover, exceptional coral and fish diversity. Night dives were incredible (with bobbit worms, cuttle fishes, toadfish, snails, slipper crabs etc). We saw an occasional manta, some large schools of fish, some large fish (Napoleon, Bumphead parrot, tuna, trevally, grouper, sweetlips, snapper, barracuda, whitetip/blacktip sharks), fun smaller fish like razor fish, ghost pipefish, Dragon seamoth, many nudibranchs, different anemone fish, octopus. We loved the walk across Arborek island and to the Piaynemo viewpoint topped off with a small boat excursion of the lagoon. We appreciated the environmental commitment of the crew and Dune company who collected garbage in Arborek and support reef restoration efforts of the community. Most memorable will be the most attentive and kind crew who pampered us with warm, dry towels and juice after each dive, hot chocolate after night dives, washing/drying our wetsuites, preparing tanks and dive gear in the 2 dive boats, feeding us delicious food, even preparing special Christmas dinner and ambience, enthusiastically greeting the dive boats after each dive. The crew was always cheerful and friendly. The informative dive briefings helped to keep everyone safe under water. The cabin and the boat was spacious and kept clean at all times. One day the crew showed off Aurora's beauty with her blue sails. I will recommend the Aurora and crew to all my dive friends heading to Raja Ampat. Terima Kasih!
- Recommended for
- Super kind, super helpful and super attentive crew; knowledgeable dive guides; beautiful dives and island walks
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- 10 Exceptional
- zhou Y
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China
It's a trip that was full of surprises!
It's my memory that will never be forgotten!
- Recommended for
- Beach Party, dive briefing map，stern diner
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Igor I
- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Michael J
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United Kingdom
Great boat, fantastic helpful crew . A really good week
A 10 minute dive with a huge oceanic manta, on another dive 4 black mantas playing with our dive group for ages. Shoals and shoals of huge variety of fish and beautiful coral everywhere. lots of macro stuff too. All with the wrap around of a good boat, a great crew and beautiful scenery. Worth the LONG trip to get there (but don't bother to stay in Sorong unless to sleep)
- Recommended for
- Hospitality of the crew, the diving and the boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ranil C
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Harriet M
- United Kingdom
Fantastic luxury liveaboard with everything thought of and provided for
Diving with mantas Kayaking around a bay of Komodo Seeing Komodo dragons up close Relaxing and having the crew look after you
- Recommended for
- Crew, food and dives/expeditions
