DUNE Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“From the moment I stepped aboard this liveaboard, I was met with an enthusiastic and genuine spirit of welcome. In this supportive…”
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 9.2
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.3
- 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
- Lynn S
- United States
An unforgettable journey of courage, trust, discovery, and gratitude beneath the extraordinary seas of Indonesia and Papua.
From the moment I stepped aboard this liveaboard, I was met with an enthusiastic and genuine spirit of welcome. In this supportive environment, I was able to complete my Advanced Open Water Diver certification with confidence and trust. Through experience, encouragement, and repeated practice, my new skills became deeply embedded in my soul. I learned to trust myself, to be brave, and to embrace each challenge beneath the surface. There is truly no other way to experience the extraordinary colors, abundant fish, wobbegong sharks, walking sharks, and immense beauty of the seas of Indonesia and Papua. My heartfelt gratitude and highest praise go to the dive guides—especially Dhona and Tian—and to the entire crew. Their expertise, patience, kindness, and enthusiasm made this an unforgettable and deeply meaningful journey.
- Recommended for
- The guides’ enthusiasm and knowledge of the dives.. Hospitality and service. Comradery and spirit of fellow clients.
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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
- 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
- Rowen T
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Australia
World class!
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 diving.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides. Crew service. Boat cleanliness.
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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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- 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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- 9.6 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
- 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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- 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
