Prices are per person per trip and based on 2 persons sharing a cabin.
Exact pricing is available on the schedule here as prices vary dependant on the time of year, destination and the length of the trip and sometimes special offers are available.

The trip price includes :
All diving,
beach visits,
meals and snacks,
coffee, tea and drinking water.
Included in the diving are the services of a qualified dive master, full dive tanks, weights and weight belts.
Nitrox is included free in the trip price for qualified divers.
Port clearance and park fees.

The trip price does not include :
Not included in the cruise fee are soft drinks, beer, wine or spirits,
tips,
laundry,
gear rental,
spa services (massage),
international or domestic air transportation,
hotels and meals before and after the cruise, or
Dive insurance is mandatory as is your own personal dive computer (You can rent one for the trip if you do not have your own).
As well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we highly recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage, documents, money or passport / Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur.
Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.
Seven Seas will be expecting guests to settle their onboard expenses (drinks, gear rental, massage etc.) by cash (US Dollar, Euro or Rupiah), Traveller’s Cheques or credit card (Visa or Mastercard) at the end of their trip.
Only one bottle of wine or spirits per passenger may be brought on board. For extensive land excursions Seven Seas may need to charge for additional related expenses

Please note: There is NO FUEL SURCHARGE and NITROX is FREE OF CHARGE. Also any and all port clearance and conservation fees are INCLUDED in the above pricing. NO SURCHARGES!

Booking and Cancellation Terms and Conditions.
Booking deposit: 30% of your invoice total is required within 7 days of booking to confirm your booking.
Final payment of 70% is due to 90 days prior to the departure date to complete your invoice payment.
Individual bookings made less than 90 days before the departure date will be payable in full upon booking to confirm your booking.
Cancellation at any stage involves forfeit of monies already payed.

Full charter:
Booking deposit:
10% - within 7 days of booking - non-refundable
Second deposit:
20% 180 days prior to departure - non-refundable
Balance due
90 days before departure - non-refundable

Seven Seas accomodates 16 guests in 8 cabins, 2 on the Upper deck and 6 Lower Deck cabins

• Cabin 1
  There are 6 deluxe cabins, 2 cabins with royal size double beds, 2 rooms with small double and large single beds in bunk-style and 2 rooms with large single beds in bunk-style
  All cabins have air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.

• Cabin 2
  There are 6 deluxe cabins, 2 cabins with royal size double beds, 2 rooms with small double and large single beds in bunk-style and 2 rooms with large single beds in bunk-style
  All cabins have air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.

• Cabin 3
  There are 6 deluxe cabins, 2 cabins with royal size double beds, 2 rooms with small double and large single beds in bunk-style and 2 rooms with large single beds in bunk-style
  All cabins have air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.

• Cabin 4
  There are 6 deluxe cabins, 2 cabins with royal size double beds, 2 rooms with small double and large single beds in bunk-style and 2 rooms with large single beds in bunk-style
  All cabins have air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.

• Cabin 5
  There are 6 deluxe cabins, 2 cabins with royal size double beds, 2 rooms with small double and large single beds in bunk-style and 2 rooms with large single beds in bunk-style
  All cabins have air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.

• Cabin 6
  There are 6 deluxe cabins, 2 cabins with royal size double beds, 2 rooms with small double and large single beds in bunk-style and 2 rooms with large single beds in bunk-style
  All cabins have air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.

• Cabin 7
  The 2 Master double cabins are on the upper deck with panoramic views.
  The Master's have air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom.

• Cabin 9
  The 2 Master double cabins are on the upper deck with panoramic views.
  The Master's have air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom.

About the Diving
Raja Ampat Diving - Komodo Diving - When is the best time to Dive Raja Ampat - When is the best time to Dive Komodo Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers

Komodo

Komodo National Park is a World Heritage site situated in the straits between Sumba and Flores and consists of the three larger islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller ones. Because of its unique geology, the islands have developed equally unique wildlife. With dragons on land and a utopia underwater, you will find an array of dive sites and hiking trails to suit every level of experience.

From pristine corals, mantas, sharks, turtles, dolphins, dugong and giant pelagics to tiny pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs and frog fish, you’ll find the diversity of marine life inspiring if not mind boggling. The islandsfeature a dramatic wild savannah landscape with patches of forestespecially on the southern hills of Komodo and Rinca. White and red sand beaches, blue lagoons teeming with fish and some of the most spectacular underwater scenery in the world entice divers and guests from around the world.

The underwater topography is as varied as the marine life it homes. Dive sites vary from gentle coral slopes to sheer cliff walls, channels, flat bottoms, pinnacles, caves, swim-throughs and a host of hard and soft corals. From the Flores Sea in the north, the warm waters gradually become cooler as you travel southwards into the Indian Ocean.

Komodo boasts countless beautiful deserted beaches, hiking trails, great wildlife, shallow reefs for snorkeling and lagoons for water-skiing. Perfect for divers to take their family on a holiday, as there is something to be discovered for everyone.

Dry season:
April - November

Rainy season:
December - March

Air temperature:
27 - 32C

Water temperature:
25 - 30C. Warmest in the north and coolest in the south

Best time to dive:
Year round with best weather April - November

Other interesting info:
Dive conditions vary with the tides, throughout the day. Therefore it is important to dive with the tide tables to hit every site at the optimal time. This is where your Seven Seas crew and dive guides excel!

Southern waters:

Generally provide better visibility from December through April. Lower visibility in the dry season - in the south - is due to oceanic up-welling and plankton richness, which makes this area very rich in marine life, especially invertebrates. An underwater photographers dream! Highest temperatures in the south are during the rainy season.

Northern waters:

Generally provide better visibility year round. Water temperature is usually higher. Fish are abundant everywhere but the rocks and reefs in ‘current’ areas provide the best chances for spotting the bigger fish, especially the sharks and pelagics.

Activities

Superb for diving and snorkeling
Hikes of 45 mins to 2.5 hrs to see the Komodo dragons, wild deer, horses and buffaloes
Deserted beaches and surrounding hills are ideal for your sunset drinks on the beach
Bays where the boat will anchor are perfect for afternoon water-skiing
Slow tours with one of the tenders or kayaks to explore the coastline from the water
Fishing is allowed in the pelagic fishing zone and outside the National Park
Near Sangean Island, troll for tuna, Spanish mackerel, sail fish and giant trevally

Raja Ampat and Triton bay

There aren’t many liveaboards the calibre of The Seven Seas that cover this area, which makes this adventure even more special. More than 1500 islands make up this archipelago off mainland New Guinea, and those islands support the richest tropical coral reef bio-diversity anywhere in the world.

1,000 species of fish
700 molluscs
540 species of scleractinian (hard) corals = 75% of the world total
4.6 million hectares of reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves and rocky coastline
low resident human population and minimal industrial development No wonder that this ecosystem attracts more and more divers and is earmarked by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Culture for future eco-tourism development. With this in mind, the Government of Indonesia is looking to nominate the archipelago as a WorldHeritage Site.

Some of the highlights include the great dives and under as well as above water caves of Misool, the blue water mangroves, the reefs of the Fam Islands, the fish and manta rays of the Dampier straight, the pearl farm at Aljui Bay and the great karst islands of the Wayag Archipelago. Then there are the extensive mangrove forests and the many deserted beaches. Some excellent diving can be found in the “blue water mangroves” just west of the Island of Misool. In the north there is some superb critter diving at Waigeo Island and great coral and fish dives in Dampier Straight.

Climate information

Dry season:
October - April

Rainy season:
May - September

Air temperature:
27 - 32C

Water temperature:
27C

Best time to dive:
October - April (more wind and rain in the rest of the season)

Activities

Spectacular diving and snorkeling
Sensational kayaking in the shallow bays, especially in the mangrove forests
Slow afternoon cruise with one of the tenders - get up-close-and-personal with the stunning land scenery
Bird spotting - find the illusive Bird of Paradise from the water
Hiking into the forest to experience the diversity of birds and animals
We have a number of contacts with the local people who can guide you on your search for mysterious birds and plants
Fishing - unexplored fly-fishing for bonefish or deep water trolling for marlin and sailfish - how to get to Raja Ampat.

How to get to Raja Ampat

Sorong is the harbour town in West Papua and the normal departure point to dive Raja Ampat.
If you are unsure of how to get to Sorong to start your trip it will depend on where your international flight into Indonesia is landing.
We recommend flying to Jakarta or Bali to make your entry point into Indonesia and each has it's pros and cons as explained below.

From Jakarta to Sorong with Garuda air is an over night flight arriving in the morning perfect for a pick up by your liveaboard crew at the airport.
The downside of this is that you may be awake most of the night before your board the liveaboard depending on if you sleep on flights but most boats cruise only on the first day so you can catch up on your sleep during the day.
Garuda currenlty also offers a 23K sports bag allowance which includes diving equipment on top of the usual 20 Kilos and bearing in mind it is Indonesia's most reliable airline this is the one we recommend as you can also purchase the tickets yourself but there other airlines and options but generally Garuda is the most reliable being the national carrier airline.
(most other Indonesian airlines won't let you purchase tickets without an Indonesia creit card).
Garuda JAKARTA - SORONG GA682 etd 00.30am eta 06.35am direct.

Flights from Bali to Sorong are not quite so simple and can be done in one day but you will need a stop over on the way or to spend a night in Sorong before the trip as the flights arrive too late in the day to join a Liveaboard the same day if you do it in one day from Bali to Sorong.
You will need to fly from DPS (Bali) to UPG (Makassar) the day before your liveaboard and stay over night in Makassar in a hotel or guesthouse and then continue on with the UPG (Makassar) to SOQ (Sorong) flight early the following morning, arriving the day of your liveaboard departure early enough to go straight onto the boat.
This ends up being perfect timing to be picked up on your arrival in Sorong at the airport to then be taken to the boat.
The other option is going through UPG again in the same day and arriving after lunch in Sorong and then spending the night in Sorong before being picked up the next morning for your liveaboard.
This takes longer but you might arrive more refreshed than the Jakarta route and of course you could always factor in a stay in Bali before or after your trip, this flight is also by Garuda airlines.
Please ask us if you need advice on a local flight agent, we only advise but do not book the actual flights for you.

Recently Garuda, our recommended airline, has made it possible to purchase their tickets online and we recommend you take this approach if it is possible.
Other airlines are cheaper but are not so trustworthy or have such good luggage allowances.
Dive insurance is mandatory but as well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we HIGHLY recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage / documents / money / passport or Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur. Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.

It is also possible to come throught Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Malaysia to Denpasar (DPS) in Bali or Jakarta (JKT) with Malaysian Airlines and then join one of the above 2 options above to get to Sorong.
Please note: Flight times may vary and should always be double checked.

Banda Sea and Halmahera

Once sought by Columbus and Marco Polo, the Banda Islands were the original Spice Islands and the most coveted destination on earth, particularly by the Dutch and Portuguese who colonized the islands and exported the indigenous nutmeg and cloves. History tells of a violent past under colonial rule. Now, the seas around these tropical paradise islands are coveted for their spectacular diving and snorkelling on some of the world's richest reefs, unspoiled corals, and large pelagic fish.

Steep drop offs, impressive hard coral and some fast currents make this area absolutely breathtaking. Schools of jacks are a familiar sight, as are large tuna, many turtles, Napoleon wrasse, groupers, rays, sharks and large lobsters. Great visibility is a blessing here, and there are also some special critter sites.

The Banda Sea is surrounded by islands from the large islands of Buru, Halmahera, Ambon and Seram in the north towards Gorom, Kei and Aru in the east, the islands of Tanimbar, Wetar and Reong, and a series of smaller islands such as Babar and Moa, touching East Timor in the south.Ambon Bay is host to some of Indonesia's best critter diving.The nearby island of Halmahera is still largely unexplored and has recently produced some stunning sites.

Gunung Api:

an isolated volcanic peak rising from the heart of the Banda Sea. Surrounded by crystal clear waters this uninhabited island is home to thousands of nesting seabirds. Exuding sulphur both above and below the landmark, the water is also home to extraordinary numbers of banded kraits (sea snakes), which have become a special attraction for divers. It’s not unusual to have swarms of these non-aggressive sea snakes around you while diving on Gunung Api.

Lucipara:

these 5 tiny atolls in the middle of the Banda Sea are the tops of undersea mountains rising up over a mile from the ocean floor. The uninhabited beaches are ideal green turtle nesting sites, while the reef’s breathtaking drop off to ocean waters is ideal for diving and snorkeling. A highlight here is night diving with the rare Photoblepheron bandanensis or more commonly known as the “flash light fish”.

Climate information

Dry season:
May - November

Rainy season:
December - April (high rainfall Jan/Feb)

Air temperature:
27 - 32C

Water temperature:
27 - 30C

Best time to dive:
October - December March - April

Other interesting info:
Most of the climate is determined by monsoon winds. Northern area is more predictable than the south. Refreshing breezes onboard throughout most of the season.

Activities

Wall diving with great visibility
Excellent and colourful hard coral
Very healthy fish life
Spectacular island backdrops with many volcanoes
Beautiful uninhabited beaches for sunset strolls
Fishing around the islands in deeper waters has been spectacular, especially for tuna
Most guests come to enjoy the combination of superb diving and intriguing history

Alor and Wetar

Unspoiled, remote, yet bewitchingly accessible aboard The Seven Seas, Alor and its 18 islands are now recognized as one of Asia’s top ten dive destinations. Muck diving is a must here as is diving with the huge shoals of reef fish who live on the pristine coral reefs. Marvel at the wondrous walls and grand coral gardens that are home to a huge array of marine life.

On land, the area is mountainous as a result of volcanic activity, which makes for stunning scenery. The waters around the islands are known for their strong currents, particularly in the narrow strait between Pantar and Alor and also between Lembata and Pantar. The straits in the area play an important role in the exchange of marine life between the Indian and Pacific Ocean. Each year whales and dolphins travel from the Pacific and Indian Oceans through the deep but narrow Nusa Tenggara island chain, which has been identified as an important migration route for numerous whale species as well and great schools of tuna.

Flores and Alor are rich in large marine life, especially whales and dolphins. Coastal communities living along eastern Indonesia’s marine migratory routes, especially in the villages of Lamalera and Lamakera, have been hunting whales for centuries. Equipped with simple spears, they take only what their village needs to eat and barter in return for vegetables and rice.

Coral reefs are mostly found along the northern coast of the Solor and Alor island group with some coral reefs lining the channels in between major islands. The southern coastline of the islands, particularly on the island of Lembata, is lined with rocks and only little coral. The reefs also include rocky bottoms along the northwest tip of Alor starting in the strait between Alor and Pantar.

The small limestone island of Reong lies off the northwest coast of Wetar. Spectacular walls and an interesting critter dive are on the agenda and, if you’re adventurous, you have a good chance to see resident saltwater crocodiles. Blue whales also frequently visit here.

Climate information

Dry season:
May - October

Rainy season:
May - October

Air temperature:
November - April

Water temperature:
27 - 32C

Best time to dive:
27C on average but often colder in the south
All year round, best is May - October

Activities

Whale & large marine life watching
Spot whales surfacing & slip into the tenders to take a closer look (seasonal)
Visit traditional whale hunters
Option to go with whale hunters on a trip (plan in advance)
Land trips including:
Visits to traditional weaving villages
Option to see crocodiles on Wetar Island
Spectacular diving especially for experienced divers
Fishing for Spanish mackerel, dogtooth and yellowfin tuna

Wakatobi

Also known as the Tukang Besi Archipelago, the Wakatobi Marine National Park is the second largest Marine Park in Indonesia. Its four main islands of Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongko each lend the first two letters of their names to give the area its name.

Fast attracting a reputation as one of the top dive spots in the world, it’s hardly surprising as the islands enjoy some of the healthiest coral reefs you are likely to dive. Wakatobi has the largest atoll in the world (Kaledupa), which is home to some of the most bio-diverse marine life in the world. Dolphins, manta rays, whales, turtles, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks and dugongs can all be found here.

Especially the small outer Islands, with their colonies of nesting seabirds and steep drop-offs for fantastic wall diving, will bring you eye to eye with some impressive schools of fish and some massive dogtooth tuna.

Climate information

Dry season:
May - November

Rainy season:
December - April

Air temperature:
27 - 32C

Water temperature:
27C

Best time to dive:
October - December & March - May

Other interesting info:
March to May & October to December are usually periods of relatively calm weather.

Activities

Superb for wall-diving on the outer atolls and invertebrates at the larger islands
Village trips to visit the Bajo communities, living in houses on stilts over the water
Bays or atolls where the boat will anchor are perfect for afternoon water-skiing
Explore the coastline in one of the tenders or kayaks
Fishing for dogtooth tuna, yellowfin tuna, Spanish mackerel and trevally.

8 state rooms with air-conditioning warm-water en-suite bathrooms as follows:
4 rooms with royal size double beds
2 rooms with small double and large single beds in bunk-style
2 rooms with large single beds in bunk-style

Three decks:

Upper deck with 2 shaded sun decks
Large sun deck with lounge chairs and day beds. Also used for outdoor dining
Sun deck at the rear with comfortable day beds
Two double state rooms (1 can be connected to adjoining bunk bed cabin)
Wheel house where the captain welcomes you to have a turn at the helm

Middle deck

Air conditioned lounge and dining area
Working table for camera preparations and editing
DVD, radio, books, toys
Galley with state-of-the-art facilities
Shaded dive deck with deck showers and dive gear storage
Crew’s quarters and day heads

Lower deck

6 state rooms - 2 double & 4 twin
Emergency escape hatch
Dry storage
Engine room divided by insulated isolation wall