Forgotten Islands
Banda Sea, Indonesia · October 16–26, 2027 · 9 nights aboard the Arenui
Join the waitlistSee the highlightsOctober is hammerhead season in the Banda Sea
This special 9-night charter runs from Saumlaki and back, diving Nil Desperandum, Serua and Nila, the Banda Sea’s famous hammerhead areas, then the best of the south-central Forgotten Islands at Dawera, Dai and Babar.
The Arenui carries a maximum of 16 guests with a crew of 22, so you’ll be well looked after. The group meets in Jakarta on October 16, flies to Saumlaki the next day to board, and returns to Jakarta on October 26.
What you’ll dive
Your ship
Arenui
A hand-built Indonesian phinisi with 5-star cabins and a crew of 22 looking after just 16 guests, with up to four dives a day.
Comfort between dives
A welcome massage, spa treatments, and shore activities and excursions.
Pricing
Per person. This departure is sold out — join the waitlist and we’ll contact you if a place opens.
What's included
- Flights within Indonesia and all Indonesian transfers
- Overnight in Jakarta on October 16
- 9 nights aboard the Arenui with all meals and soft drinks
- Diving, up to 4 dives a day
- Shore activities and excursions on board
- National park entrance and diving fees ($190), fuel surcharge ($150), and administration and port clearance fees ($150)
- A welcome massage on board
Not included
International flights to Jakarta, meals not listed, alcoholic drinks, equipment rental, Nitrox, spa treatments, and gratuities aboard the Arenui.
Join the waitlist
This trip is currently sold out. Add your name and we’ll contact you right away if a place opens up.
858-565-9474