Sorong embark
Land at SOQ, then a private transfer to the harbour. Settle in and run through the vessel briefing. Steam through the night toward Mansuar.
The Northern Loop, Summed Up
Conditions at a Glance
Window
May – Sep
Visibility
25–35 metres
Sea state
Calm
Water temp
28°C
Rainfall
Lowest in Jul–Aug
Manta probability
90% in peak window
Day by Day
Land at SOQ, then a private transfer to the harbour. Settle in and run through the vessel briefing. Steam through the night toward Mansuar.
Dive Manta Sandy or Manta Ridge based on the tide, plus a Mioskon dive. Add an optional sunset dive at Arborek jetty to look for mandarinfish.
Drop in at Cape Kri (374 species) and Sardine Reef. Spend the night at Dampier.
The Blue Magic seamount, Mike's Point and Chicken Reef fill the day, with an optional afternoon at Yenbuba jetty.
If weather and current allow, steam overnight to Wayag; if not, gain an extra day at Dampier.
Climb a karst summit for the panorama, watch mantas being cleaned at Friwen Bondabon, and snorkel the baby shark cove.
Squeeze in a last dive at Yenbuba or Mioskon along the way, then disembark.
Standout Dive Sites
Strong current
Holder of the 374-species world record. Plan a negative entry and bring a reef hook.
Mild current
A reef manta cleaning station that snorkellers can enjoy too. Strongest Jun–Aug.
High current
Cleaning activity over a seamount, with mantas, GTs and grey reef sharks.
Topside hike
The signature panorama and great sunrise shots, followed by a lagoon snorkel.
Easy
A relaxed check-dive site rich in macro and soft coral, with a resident wobbegong shark.
Strong current
Walls of yellowtail fusiliers. Expect a negative entry and a drift.
Pricing by Tier
$37,800 – $47,600
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7 days at $5,400–$6,800/day. Typically suits 8 guests.
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whole vessel
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7 days at $20,500–$45,500/day. Typically suits 10–12 guests.
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