Archipelago Expeditions across Indonesia

The Archipelago Adventurer II offers unparalleled opportunities for exploring the Eastern region of Indonesia. Diving Banda Sea, diving Raja Ampat and Diving Komodo aboard the vessel in the ultimate of style and luxury. Originally the Adventurer II focussed on diving Banda Sea cruises and exploring the incredible marine diversity and the magincal culture of the Maluku Province. These cruises remain a focal part of the schedule of the Adventurer II, however, after two years operating, guests who experienced the outstanding facilities aboard the Adventurer II requested opportunities diving Raja Ampat and diving Komodo. The Archipelago team were happy to oblige and for the past two seasons the cruises to alternative destinations have been receiving top marks.

Diving Banda Sea

When diving Banda Sea the intriguing destination hosts a rich dive environment unique in the East of Indonesia. With remote islands, infrequently visited due to both their physical location and the open oceans surrounding them, these dive sites often offer the opportunity to interact with the more wild side of Indonesia. Above the surface, migrating whales are frequently seen, along with pods of dolphins accommpanying the vessel. When diving Banda Sea, the fertile volcanic mineral enriched waters seem to have offered the inhabitants a growth hormone, over sized specimens of many different species inhabit the pinnacles, slopes and lush walls fo the area. Diving Banda Sea is a must for any dedicated dive traveller.

Diving Raja Ampat

The focus of the world's dive travel industry has been directed towards diving Raja Ampat for some time. With the Raja Ampat region just north of the Banda Sea, itineraries for diving Raja Ampat islands are an easy addition to the schedule. With a myriad of soft corals and tremendously abundant schooling fish life, diving Raja Ampat is a way to show even the most experienced divers fresh examples of how the world's coral reefs should be.

Diving Komodo

Long an Indonesian favourite, diving Komodo and the Nusa Tenggarra region needs little explanation. However, diving Komodo aboard the spacious Adventurer II liveaboard, divers have the opportunity to enjoy a more camera or shooting intensive experience, giving scope for a more rewarding cruise. While the other regions of Indonesia receive more press and attention in the dive media, diving Komodo remains a requirement for the list of every seasoned dive traveller.

Rest assured any destination visited offers something unique, be it abundant fish life, rare and unusual critters or fantastic topside scenery. Diving Banda Sea, diving Raja Ampat and diving Komodo aboard the Archipelago Adventurer II, a superior liveaboard experience in Indonesia.