Trip I:

Kupang > Labuan Bajo

We begin our journey toward the western tip of Indonesian Timor, heading west to briefly explore the island of Rote before continuing to Savu Island. Both islands are rich in biodiversity and home to many endemic species, making them fascinating to explore. On a previous trip, we even discovered fishes typically found only in Thai waters! As we travel west to Sumba, we will continue exploring this little-known but highly promising region. Finally, we’ll make our way to Komodo National Park, where we’ll likely wrap up the trip with a few dives at some of our favorite sites.

Trip II:

Labuan Bajo > Bima

Starting in Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo, we’ll head west to explore the east coast of Sumbawa. From there, we’ll continue to Sangeang, where we’ll spend the bulk of our diving. We visited a few years ago, and it remains one of our most requested destinations. The area is known for its exceptional muck diving, with an abundance of nudibranchs and fascinating critters. After Sangeang, we’ll head to Bima Bay—an absolute mecca for muck diving. The diversity of species and unique behaviors make it an unforgettable experience.

Trip III:

Bima > Labuan Bajo

For our final trip, we’ll spend time in Bima Bay and around Sangeang Island, hopefully exploring sites we haven’t had a chance to visit yet. After that, we plan to venture to the east coast and southeast corner of Sumbawa Island, where many promising bays await exploration. These areas can only be visited during the golden window around December. Of course, weather conditions can be unpredictable, so our plans will depend on that. But with such a rich and diverse region, we’ll never run out of places to explore!

* Of course exact route sometimes change to do weather, but this is our planned itinerary as it stands!

MY DAMAI I was built in Tanjung Bira, South Sulawesi, by Pak Hadji Baso, the most prestigious builder in the area in 2009. The collaboration of traditional skills with years of experience in the Indonesian liveaboard diving industry has created a remarkable vessel.

MY DAMAI I have been designed to offer a personal service dedicated to small groups. With an overall length of 40 meters (130 feet) and a beam of over 8 meters (26 feet) the vessel has 7 staterooms with a choice of single cabins, twins, doubles or two spacious master cabins. With sizes ranging from 18 sq meters / 194 sq feet for the single cabin to 40 sq meters / 430 sq feet for the master cabin, all are furnished with either queen- or king-sized beds, en-suite toilets, and showers.

The vessel has been designed with three large deck areas for relaxing in sun or shade and enjoying rejuvenating massage and spa treatments. Specifically designed for divers, the vessel offers large dive stations with individual rinse tanks, a camera room with separate workstations, and an integrated 110v and 220v charging station for each photographer.

Inclusions:
Food & Beverages
Diving
Marine life talks by Dr Richard Smith
Airport transfers to meet Damai
Nitrox
Laundry
Dive gear

Exclusions:
Port & Harbour Fees
Long Distance Fuel Fees
Airfares, both domestic and international
Spirits and wine (one serve of wine is provided with dinner)

Please contact us for prices. Starting at $7,715.00 for a Deluxe cabin twin share

Trip I:

Sorong > Kaimana

This itinerary will begin around the biodivesrity hotspot of Raja Ampat, but swiftly head towards the FakFak peninsula to go in search of the new species that have been described from the reagion over the past few years. We know of some that will be high on our wishlist, for Richard one of his favourites is Jamal’s Dottyback (Manonichthys jamali). We will make our way past the incredible waterfalls at Momon and finish up in Triton Bay.

Trip II:

Kaimana > Saumlaki

Picking up in Triton Bay and the incredible sites and endemic fishes there, we will head out to explore the chain of islands that make up the ‘Forgotten Islands’. These really are some extraordinary sites to dive and we’re excited to be heading back. Of course, we’ll have a list of critters we’ll be hunting for. We end up in Saumlaki. Saumlaki is on the island of Yamdena, which is one of the Tanimbar Islands. Did you know that their isolation has led to many endemic island species evolving here? There’s a cockatoo (Goffin’s cockatoo), known only from these remote and rarely visited islands!! 

Trip III:

Saumlaki > Kupang

Starting off in the Forgotten Islands, we’ll head westwards along a chain of islands that we intend to explore. Then reaching the Alor and Timor region the underwater conditions are impacted by the Indonesian flowthrough and nutrient rish water that it brings. So many Nusa Tenggara endemics will be on our wishlist for this section. What an adventure!

MY DAMAI I was built in Tanjung Bira, South Sulawesi, by Pak Hadji Baso, the most prestigious builder in the area in 2009. The collaboration of traditional skills with years of experience in the Indonesian liveaboard diving industry has created a remarkable vessel.

MY DAMAI I have been designed to offer a personal service dedicated to small groups. With an overall length of 40 meters (130 feet) and a beam of over 8 meters (26 feet) the vessel has 7 staterooms with a choice of single cabins, twins, doubles or two spacious master cabins. With sizes ranging from 18 sq meters / 194 sq feet for the single cabin to 40 sq meters / 430 sq feet for the master cabin, all are furnished with either queen- or king-sized beds, en-suite toilets, and showers.

The vessel has been designed with three large deck areas for relaxing in sun or shade and enjoying rejuvenating massage and spa treatments. Specifically designed for divers, the vessel offers large dive stations with individual rinse tanks, a camera room with separate workstations, and an integrated 110v and 220v charging station for each photographer.

Inclusions:
Food & Beverages
Diving
Marine life talks by Dr Richard Smith
Airport transfers to meet Damai
Nitrox
Laundry
Dive gear rental

Exclusions:
Port & Harbour Fees
Long Distance Fuel Fees
Airfares, both domestic and international
Spirits and wine (one serve of wine is provided with dinner)

Please contact us for prices. Starting at $7,480 for a Deluxe cabin twin share