Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia
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9.4 Superb
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- Nitrox available
- from $ 342 / day
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“The dives sites are stunning, but we also had some land excursions that blew our minds away! ”
Highlights
The 42m long Aurora is a Pinisi Vessel, built in Sulawesi, that offers all the advantages of a modern boat combined with the charm of a traditional one. There are 9 double or twin cabins on board, all with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping services, accommodating up to 18 guests. The onboard expert chefs prepare local and international dishes for every taste. Special menus are available, such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. The Aurora sails all year to the most breathtaking areas of the Indonesian archipelago, where crystal-clear waters and stunning landscapes are waiting to be discovered.
The Aurora explores the famous areas of Raja Ampat, North Sulawesi, and Komodo, renowned for their biodiversity. Divers aboard Aurora experience incredible diving and exciting island excursions. After a full day of diving and unforgettable experiences with our professional guides, guests can relax in the air-conditioned salon or enjoy the gorgeous view from the sun deck.
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Included: VAT, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, 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: Gratuities (15 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages (3-65 USD per item), Nitrox Course (190 USD), Private Dive Guide (65 USD per day), Rental Gear (20 USD per day), Scuba Diving Courses (300-400 USD), Snorkel Gear (10 USD per day), Laundry / Pressing Services.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Aurora Reviews
- 9.4 Superb
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Vessel
9.2
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Crew
9.5
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Food
9.8
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Diving
9.4
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Value
9.1
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michael E
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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.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Ruth H
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United States
Best week of my life with the Aurora!
Seriously THE BEST week of my life! The diving was amazing with live corals which was something I really needed to see as someone who has only done diving in the Caribbean and a little in the Maldives. I'd never seen actual live happy coral or many kinds before. They picked sites that didn't have too much current and the dive guides were great with adjusting dives to air consumption of the group. Crew on the boat were also wonderful! Dune also helped those of us going to land homestays get there with connections to taxies and information on where to how and how. They stayed in contact with whatapp before the cruise and after we have a scrap book of fun with new friends from them. Wish I could give them more than 5 stars and greater than a 10/10! I cannot recommend the Aurora enough!
- Recommended for
- The crew was professional, kind and so fun! I'll never forget how they cheer when we'd return from a dive!. The boat was incredibly comfortable from AC to bathrooms and meals. The mattress in my cabin was as good as my fancy one at home!. The diving: guides were all knowledgeable and personable, everyone was so helpful and kind. I'm a plus sized diver and they treated me great!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ling C
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United States
The best liveaboard experience ever!
This was the best liveaboard experience ever! Guillaume was an excellent cruise director and chose the best diving sites for us. He was considerate of the schedule and added more night dives to let us get more bottom time. The crew and staff were the friendliest and most awesome people. They welcomed us back to the boat after every dive with a cold drink, a warm towel and a loud “Whoo!!” We always felt so welcome and taken care of. Our gear was assembled and disassembled for us and carried on and off the dive dingy for us. We really just had to suit up and roll into the ocean. The food was a nice mix of Indonesian cuisine and the chef graciously catered to different dietary preferences including vegan. The boat is also really interesting to stay in. The cabins with en suite baths were made of wood and would creak with the sway of the boat so ear plugs are a must. But otherwise we were quite comfortable. I would go back to Aurora the next time I return to Raja Ampat for diving.
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- Service, diving sites, people
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jeffrey W
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Joseph S
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United States
Super diving in Raja Ampat
Really exceeded expectations. Aurora is a fantastic liveaboard
- Recommended for
- Sealife, great food, luxury treatment
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- 10 Exceptional
- Adrian T
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Australia
Fantastic boat and crew and highly recommended.
One of the best two Liveaboards that I've ever been on. Crew really went the extra distance to ensure that everyone was comfortable and happy.
- Recommended for
- Crew care.. Great food.. Great cabin..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Svetlana L
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Bermuda
Had the best time!!
Absolutely loved this trip on Aurora. Every minute I felt well taken care of and even spoilt :-) Such a professional, dedicated, fun, committed crew. Delicious food - I might have gained some weight.. Boat has starlink, so I unexpectedly stayed connected to the rest of the world throughout the whole trip. The dives sites are stunning, but we also had some land excursions that blew our minds away! This trip exceeded my expectations by a lot, thanks to the amazing boat and crew of Aurora. Thank you so much!
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- Crew. Comfort of living and diving amenities. Dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- David W
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United Kingdom
Brilliant
Plenty of diving diversity with a few land trips for extra variety. The crew were cheerful and attentive. Guillaume the cruise director was amazing and worked very hard to make sure everyone was happy. The food was good and special requests were catered for if possible. Overall a memorable experience.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Staff. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mark R
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United Kingdom
Wonder dive experience! The best.
Had a wonderful trip with the Aurora crew. The diving was excellent, the highlight being hammerhead sharks but every dive was good and most amazing. The staff went over and above to make the trip super special. New equipment, 4 divers per DM, though we had a DM for the two of us. The diving was from a tender so super easy getting into and out of the water. Food was varied and excellent, and cold soft drinks always available. Room were reasonable size and cleaned every morning while we were diving. There’s plenty of space to chill out between dives. Definitely highly recommended, will go diving on the Aurora again if I can! 😊😊😊
- Recommended for
- Diving. Staff. Food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- James C
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Canada
Stupendous
It was an amazing experience overall.
- Recommended for
- The crew were the best!. The guests were great and diverse. The itinerary was superb.
