DUNE Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“Exceptional dive sites were planned out well, some with amazing 100% hard coral cover, exceptional coral and fish diversity. Night…”
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.
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- FREDERIC J
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France
Cruise to the end of the world on an authentic phinisi
The dives from Kaimana in Triton Bay with whale sharks are special because the water is very heavy and therefore the visibility is low Otherwise, as soon as you approach Misool and go up to Raja Ampat, the dives are typical of Indonesia so wonderful. The seascapes are also breathtaking.
- Recommended for
- Our guide Recky specialist in Mantis. Route not very used by other cruises. Cruise director Guillaume who is also French.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Heiko Langner L
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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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- 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
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jeffrey W
- United States
Superb Experience
Seeing the ocean going manta rays, living on a wooden boat for 11 days, getting to know the crew and diving the beautiful reefs
- Recommended for
- The diving, crew and tour director
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Rishubh S
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India
The best Liveaboard Team in Indoneasia
I had a great experience at Dune Aroroa liveaboard. The crew director Guillaume is extremely funny and helpful. All the divers are great and will make you very comfortable. The trip is extremely well planned by Guillaume. You will get fresh juices after every dive, hot fresh towels , and drinking water the next second you finish your dive. Also they really pamper you with your dive gear , you do not need to anything. Just open your arms to wear the bcd, rest everything is done my the team. Apart from dives you will be taken to a village tour, trek, sand banks and a lot of fancy dinners. Chef is really good and all your dietary requirements will be taken care off. One of the best trips of my life made a lot of friends and taken a boat load of memories
- Recommended for
- - The best Hospitality and crew , a really fun crew director, and the best food and people on board
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- 8.4 Very good
- Bertrand D
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Belgium
fantastic dive spots
It was a great experience, especially that it was my first liveaboard experience.
- Recommended for
- access to remote dive spot
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michael E
- United States
A memorable voyage with amazing crew.
Can’t say enough about the amazing cruise director and crew. They really worked hard for the best possible experience. Small groups, well chosen dive sights, experienced dive masters and 60 minute dives. The boat is comfortable and charming. Included nitrox and available larger tanks for the 60 minute dives. Gear issues were readily supported with solutions. Gear was washed and dried, ready for departure. The island excursions were delightful and enriched the experience.
- Recommended for
- Careful selection of dive sites and conditions to make sure everyone got what they wanted. Cruise director and crew work very hard for you. Land based excursions add to the experience.
