The MS Aurora is a luxurious 42-metre double masted, traditional phinisi designed for a discerning dive clientele. She accommodates 18 guests in eight well furnished cabins, with a mix of twin and double cabins available.
Aurora has been built following modern and environmentally friendly principles and gives divers the opportunity to explore remote areas which only a few have experienced.
Cruising Indonesia throughout the year, there are plenty of itineraries to choose from, depending on the season and when you want to travel (average ten nights on board plus travel time). The boat is in dry dock in May on an annual basis. Other than then, you can discover Komodo (Jun-Sep) or Raja Ampat (Nov-Mar). In between the seasons, biodiversity trips are available cruising the Banda Sea on the way to/from Bali and Sorong. Explore unique areas of Indonesia and dive sites that are rarely visited by other divers.
Up to four dives a day are scheduled from one of two Zodiacs. It’s recommended that guests are a minimum advanced qualified with 50 logged dives. Nitrox is complementary for qualified divers, 15L and equipment are available at supplement cost.
Jump into the wild waters of the Banda Sea with banded sea snakes and schooling hammerheads. As either a round trip or transit itinerary, divers are treated to untouched reefs and pelagic action. Find Out More about Banda Sea Snakes & Hammers
One of Indonesia's most iconic and exciting diving areas, the vast Komodo National Park is best dived by liveaboard to fully appreciate the area's riches, which include critters, sharks, manta rays, napoleon wrasse and turtles. Find Out More about Komodo Liveaboard
Join a liveaboard adventure in Raja Ampat, the most biodiverse marine region on earth! Choose from a variety of vessels and itineraries to discover majestic islands with sharks, manta rays, turtles and enormous schools of fish. Find Out More about Raja Ampat Liveaboard
