New Itinerary for Indonesia, North Papua:
Nabire with whale sharks in Cendrawasih Bay,
Manokwari WWII wrecks, Leatherback turtles Nesting area, Raja Ampat
Aboard Dive Damai II 10 pax + tour
leader, two back to back charters
Sorong/Nabire, August 3-14 2012 (11nts) - with Dive Damai
Nabire/Sorong, August 16-27 2012 (11nts) - with Dive Damai & escorted by: Cindi LaRaia
COST PER TRIP: $5610.00 per person all inclusive. (boat only)
Note: booking only one trip is ok.
We will concentrate in the north of Papua and bounce between Nabire and Sorong to dive the whale sharks, the best of the Cendrawasih National Park, the wrecks of Manokwari, see the leatherback turtles nesting and dive the north of Raja Ampat. These are going to be unique and unbelievable!!!
These are the highlights of the trip:
- We dive the north of Raja Ampat, imncluding the mantas, Kri, Wayag, Gam and Waigeo.
- We can do a trekking to spot the great bird of paradise...optional.
- In the northeast of Sorong we find the beaches where the leatherback turtles come to lay eggs, these are the largest turtles in the world.
- We have the chance to go to remote atols in the north, away from any dive circuit: Peyu and Mapia.
- The wrecks in Manokwari are the best in Indonesia.
- The Cendrawasih National Park it has its own species and it is the largest and the first maritime national park of the country.
- The whalesharks in Nabire are the only ones that have a symbiotic relation with fishermen.
 
A day by day breakdown of the trip could be like that or the other way around, depending on the departing harbour
- Embark in Sorong, dive in the afternoon and night dive.
- Manta dive in Mansuar and Gam in the afternoon and night.
- Waigeo: macro dedicating diving day, pearl farm visit.
- Wayag: the most spectacular top side of the country plus great diving Raja Ampat as its best.
- Pulau Peyu: remote atol, walls and great fish life.
- Leatherback turtle night!!! I have no first hand reference of the diving, but the person in charge of save the turtles assures me that the diving is very good. He knows the spots and will show them to us.
- Manokwari: wreck and wreck.
- Manokwari: same same.
- Cendrawashi National Park: highlights of the area.
- Nabire: whaleshark action.
- Nabire: more whaleshark action.
See the attached map of the diving area.
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A bit about the wrecks:
Pasir Putih Wreck is a navy coastal patrol boat, 30-35m (100-115 ft) long, sits upright in 13-22m (45-75ft). There are depth charges on the stern and a nearby reef slope. Pillbox Wreck is a commercial cargo vessel carrying ammunition sits at 9-16m (30-55ft). The ship is 60-65m (200-215ft) long and holds grenade cases. Cross Wreck is a coastal patrol boat with lots of fishes. It's easy to view the galley, engine room and radio room. Mupi Wreck is 40m (130ft) long and upright at 9m (30ft). Red and white soft corals festoon the structure. You can see a copper pot on the stove, bottles and ammunition. The surge can be strong and reduce visibility. Shinwa Maru is a large cargo vessel with five holds. The superstructure is intact but the ship lies on its port side. You can see diving helmets, dishes, cables, small tanks and mines.
The Leatherback Sea Turtle, Dermochelys coriacea
The Leatherback sea turtle is the only remaining species of the Dermochelidae Family. This turtle is the longest surviving reptile on Earth! Leatherbacks live between 30 to 150 years — maybe longer. It is estimated that leatherback populations once numbered in the tens of millions during the Jurassic period. When dinosaurs perished in the ice ages, the hearty leatherbacks adapted and survived. This fact speaks volumes when one considers that leatherbacks have not been able to survive threats caused by human activity.
-- Information Courtesy of Save Our Leatherbacks Operation
Inclusions :
- Return transfers to/from the airport to the vessel or from/to any hotel and the airport the day of embarkation or disembarkation, within a distance of 20km
- Accommodation with A/C in twin or double bed cabin with en-suite showers and toilet. (An additional 50% will apply for single supplement)
- All meals and drinks while on board (excluding Spirits)
- Air-nitrox 32% and 36% Tanks, weight belt and weights and complete dive gear (3 or 5mm wet suit, regulator, bcd, fins, mask and dive computer)
- FOC pony bottles
- FOC torches
- Cruise director
- Experienced Dive Guides, with a maximum of 3 customers per guide
- Unlimited daytime diving and night dives (schedule permitting)
- National Park entrance fee and government taxes
- All vessel port and harbour fees
- Land tours and group activities organized by Dive Damai
- Laundry
- Complete dive gear: BCD, regulator, 3 or 5mm wet suit, mask, fins and computer: AVOID PAYING EXCESS LUGGAGE!!
Not included :
- Travel insurance
- Dive insurance: compulsory
- On-board telecommunications
- Crew gratuities
- International and domestic air, land, sea transportation, and excess baggage
- Visa, hotels and food ashore before and after the cruise
- Vip service at the airport
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