DUNE Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“Many highlights. The great variety of sea life, corals and plants that are Raja Ampat. Interesting side excursions. Enjoying comfo…”
Highlights
The DUNE Aurora is a 42-meter traditional phinisi liveaboard built in Sulawesi. Accommodating up to 18 guests, the vessel features 9 double or twin cabins, each equipped with air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and daily housekeeping. Guests can choose between Standard cabins on the lower deck or Superior cabins with sea views on the main deck. A professional crew of 19 staff members ensures attentive service throughout the voyage.
Beyond the cabins, the DUNE Aurora offers inviting social spaces where guests can unwind between dives. The air-conditioned indoor salon provides a comfortable place to relax, while the sun deck offers panoramic ocean views. Guests can savor freshly prepared local and international cuisine created by onboard chefs, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. The vessel also offers free Nitrox for certified divers, spacious areas to socialize, and plenty of room to relax while taking in the breathtaking scenery of Indonesia.
The DUNE Aurora cruises year-round through some of Indonesia’s most spectacular dive regions, including Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Lembeh, the Banda Sea, Triton Bay, and Cenderawasih Bay. Itineraries range from 6 to 12 nights, featuring routes such as Raja Ampat Central and South, Raja Ampat–Halmahera expeditions, Banda Sea crossings, and specialized trips like Raja Ampat wellness cruises. Guests can expect extraordinary marine biodiversity, encounters with manta rays and whale sharks, vibrant coral reefs, and unforgettable exploration of remote islands across the Indonesian archipelago.
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This liveaboard is part of the DUNE Liveaboard Fleet.
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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, 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, 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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DUNE Aurora Reviews
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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Roland M
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Switzerland
Great dives in cosy environment
It was a fantastic trip to dive at real remote places but still had every comfort you need.
- Recommended for
- Great dives with big diversity, cosy cabins and staff which reads every desire
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Julianne C
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Australia
AMAZING STAFF
I had an absolutely fantastic time . I’m older and a little unstable on my feet at time ( I’m fine in the water) The staff were always there to lend a hand . They are also an incredible team - everything just flows . GUILLUAME was amazing , nothing was too much trouble . He was always there to look after us all in the most caring and professional manner . THANKYOU Guillaume and all the fabulous staff . Julianne xxxx
- Recommended for
- The staff. The snorkling. The food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ryan V
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United States
Great trip, Amazing Crew
Diving the Banda straight to Triton Bay with Aurora was a fantastic trip and I would recommend it to anyone. We had a wonderful variety of Dives and were blessed with lots of sightings of hammerheads, whalesharks, and big schools of pelagics. I had an accident and injured my ankle a couple days before departing on the trip and the crew was very helpful to accommodate me with ice and extra help whenever needed. The entire staff is excellent, the made to order breakfasts were fantastic, and all of the guys were extremely knowledgeable about the sites and helpful in the water. Beds and staterooms were spacious and quite comfortable as well. As a bonus they always had cold beer and plenty of ice for making drinks which is a luxury on an Indonesian liveaboard.
- Recommended for
- Great guides. Fantastic Diving. Very good food and lots of ice for drinks.
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- 10 Exceptional
- David C
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Canada
Fantastic diving on a well run ship.
Many highlights. The great variety of sea life, corals and plants that are Raja Ampat. Interesting side excursions. Enjoying comfortable shipboard life with an international mix of people.
- Recommended for
- Professional crew, great food, wonderful dive site selections
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- 9.2 Superb
- CRISTINA B
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Spain
Excellent Choice in Raja Ampat
The organization is excellent as well as the crew. The food and details such as a dry towel after each dive also stand out. to improve the price and maintenance of the boat (furniture) but little else. a 9/10
- Recommended for
- crew. food. organization.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Igor I
- United States
Excellent boat in Raja Ampat
Very positive experience Highly recommended Cruse director ( Tian ) dive guides ( Niko was my guide ) are very focused on the clients and do their best
- Recommended for
- Guides ( my was Niko ) are excellent. Very comfortable boat great ratio of divers /crew. Accommodating stuff focusing on customers.
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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
- Joseph S
- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Michael J
- United Kingdom
Great boat, fantastic helpful crew . A really good week
A 10 minute dive with a huge oceanic manta, on another dive 4 black mantas playing with our dive group for ages. Shoals and shoals of huge variety of fish and beautiful coral everywhere. lots of macro stuff too. All with the wrap around of a good boat, a great crew and beautiful scenery. Worth the LONG trip to get there (but don't bother to stay in Sorong unless to sleep)
- Recommended for
- Hospitality of the crew, the diving and the boat
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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!
- Recommended for
- Crew. Comfort of living and diving amenities. Dive sites.
