
Cenderawasih Bay July/August 2018
Cenderawasih Bay July/August 2018
Explore pristine and remote Papua’s Cenderawasih Bay
Experience true frontier diving in luxury aboard Dewi Nusantara
Join one of Richard and Wendy’s two ‘Our Beloved Seas‘ expeditions in search of endemic fishes and whale sharks
Mapia Island
Cenderawasih Bay
North Cenderawasih Bay & Mapia Island
23rd July – 1st August 2018
SOLDOUT – Waitlist Only
Cenderawasih Bay’s whale sharks
3-13th August 2018
SOLDOUT – Waitlist Only
Trip start: 23rd July 2018
Trip end: 1st August
Prices from: $6050 + $305 port and park fees
Availability: Soldout – Waitlist only
Depart from: Manokwari, Papua
Return to: Manokwari
TRIP TWO: Cenderawasih Bay (10 nights)
Trip start: 3rd August 2018
Trip end: 13th August
Prices from: $6655 + $305 port and park fees
Availability: Soldout – Waitlist Only
Depart from: Manokwari
Return to: Manokwari
This special expedition will take us to Mapia island, 100 nautical miles north of the Bird’s Head. The atoll is extremely remote and rarely dived. Few trips have explored these pristine seas and the trip is sure to be something very special.
TRIP TWO: CENDERAWASIH BAY
This trip will take us into Cenderawasih Bay where whale sharks roam and many endemic fishes can be found. Highlights include snorkelling with whale sharks around the baggans of southern Cenderawasih and exploring the pristine and remote reefs in search of fishes found nowhere else. These include the Cenderawasih fairy and flasher wrasses, Maurine’s and Price’s Damselfishes and Caitlin’s dottybacks. Many deepwater fishes can also be found in shallow depths here too including ornate angelfish and randall’s anthias.

Living aboard Dewi Nusantara is as close to a five star experience as is possible in the faraway corners of the Indonesian archipelago.
With an overall length of 57 meters, the three-masted topsail schooner moves with a grace and stability that only larger sailing vessels can offer. The purposely designed the Goddess of the Archipelago is totally independent for long periods at sea while offering unparalleled comfort. There are eight spacious air-conditioned staterooms, which can be adapted to either twin or double use, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The master and commanders’ cabin aft is the size of a large hotel suite.
While you experience the romance of a bygone area you will be able to indulge in the sheer luxury of finding lots of space everywhere you go from bow to stern. There is a huge lounge and the dining facilities are those of a superb restaurant.
With her state of the art diving equipment Dewi Nusantara has become the ultimate live-aboard diving platform in Indonesia. Her discreet and attentive Indonesian crew of 18 is complemented by cruise director and four dive-masters who all have a long experience in the area.
9/10 nights (trips one and two respectively) in a double occupancy cabin
3-4 dives per day including air fills, tanks and weights
All meals and beverages (non-alcoholic, local beer and one wine serving with dinner)
Transfers from Manokwari Airport
Marine life talks by Dr Richard Smith
EXCLUDES
Airfare and airport departure tax (payable in local currency)
Spirits and wine
Nitrox
Park and harbour fees (+ $305)
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