Destination: Indonesia
Komodo, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea and Cenderawasih (5-11 Nights) | From $350/night
MV Panunee Quick Pitch
The Panunee Yacht represents the culmination of years of shared diving experiences and input from a dedicated group of friends and clients. Combining insights from a diverse team—including interior designers, decorators, shipyard experts, and dive operators—the yacht was carefully designed to cater to every diver's and underwater photographer's needs. This world-class aluminum steel-hulled motor yacht is 42 meters in length and 8 meters in beam.
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Dive Overview
You can expect to see anything from tiny pygmy seahorses to giant oceanic Mantas, and manner of life in between in Raja Ampat. Expect forams, cnidarian (includes over 260 species of reef building coral) , sponges, marine mammals (dolphins, whales, and dugongs) , Napoleon wrasse and groupers in Komodo. Napoleon wrasse, giant groupers, dogtooth tuna, mobula rays, whales , dolphins and much more in Banda. And don't miss the abundant coral reef (fringing reef, barrier reef, atoll, patch reef and shallow water reef) in Cenderawasih Bay which is the last of the few remaining pristine reefs in the world.
[See: Raja Ampat Dive Travel Guide & Komodo Dive Travel Guide]
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MV Panunee Cabin Overview
She accommodates 22 guests in 2 suite cabins, 7 twin deluxe cabins and 2 single deluxe cabins. Each cabin features ample storage and individual climate control.
- Main deck: 2 suites cabin + 3 twin deluxe cabins
- Lower deck: 5 twin deluxe cabins + 2 single deluxe cabins
Main Deck: Suites Cabin (L) & Twin Deluxe Cabin (R)
Lower Deck: Twin Deluxe Cabin (L) & Single Cabin (R)
MV Panunee Boat Features
- Sunbath area
- Outdoor saloon
- 7 stations in camera stations
- Large indoor dining room
- 5 common showers/toilets
- Multimedia room
MV Panunee Dive Facilities
- Wide dressing and individual storage areas
- 5 rinse hosts
- 30 fully filled tanks supported by 3 Bauer air compressors
- 3 dinghies with 40 H.P. outboard each
- Nitrox is available
- Large dive deck
Food & Drinks Aboard MV Panunee
Guests will enjoy the variety of tasty exotic Thai, Chinese, Japanese and International cuisine by our experienced chef all the day.
2024 Rates
Pices are in USD, per person.
Destination | Days / Nights | Suite Cabin | Deluxe Cabin |
Komodo North-South | 6D/5N | 2,400 | 2,100 |
Ambon-Banda | 8D/7N | 3,780 | 3,465 |
Cross-Ambon-Banda-
Misool-Raja Ampat | 11D/10N | 4,665 | 4,350 |
Raja Ampat | 7D/6N | 3,150 | 2,850 |
Raja Ampat-Misool | 9D/8N | 3,550 | 3,250 |
Alor-Lamalera-Maumere | 8D/7N | 3,600 | 3,300 |
Alor-Lamalera-Alor | 8D/7N | 3,500 | 3,200 |
INCLUSIONS
- Full meal / accommodation on board
- Soft drink, coffee, tea, juice and snacks during the day
- Weight , weight belt
- Local dive guide
Exclusions
- Marine Park fee
- Port/Harbour fee
- Fuel surcharge
- Round trip airport transfer
- Nitrox fills
- Beer & canned soft drinks
- Diving insurance (required)
- Rental Equipment
- Other National park fees (optional)
Important Note
Rates per person in USD , double occupancy (2 persons in room). Another 70% of the rate is an extra surcharge for Single occupancy (1 person in room). Non-Divers get 10% Discount.
Other Dates & Availability
For more information on other departure dates that are not listed above and on availability email us at info@blueaterdivetravel.com or call us at 310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Itineraries
Dive Maps
Raja Ampat-Misool - 8D/7N Itinerary
- Day 1 : (0 dive)
- Until 17.00 hrs Guests arrive Sorong airport.
- Airport/Hotel pick up to the pier. Check in Panunee.
- Welcome & Briefing
- Cruising to Raja Ampat
- Day 2 : (4 dives)
- Three Rocks, Farondi Cave, Farondi Wall
- Day 3 : (3 dives)
- Magic Mountain , Boo Rock, Boo Window
- Day 4 : (4 dives)
- Mellisa Garden, My Reef, Harto’s Reef
- Day 5 : (4 dives)
- Manta sandy, Yangefo Channel, Aerborec Jetty
- Day 6 : (4 dives)
- Sardine Reef, Mike’s point, Mioskon Reef, Friwinbonda
- Day 7 : (3 dives)
- Magic Rock, Cape Kri
- Day 8 : (0 dive)
- 6.00 hrs-8.00 hrs Check out after breakfast.
- Transfer to Airport/hotel in Sorong
Raja Ampat-Misool - 9 D/8N Itinerary
- Day 1 : (0 dive)
- Until 17.00 hrs Guests arrive Sorong airport.
- Airport/Hotel pick up to the pier
- Check in Panunee.
- Welcome & Briefing
- Cruising to Raja Ampat
- Day 2 : (4 dives)
- Farondi island, Tree Rock, Farondi Cave, Farondi Wall
- Day 3 : (4 dives)
- Boo Rock, Boo Window, Nudi Rock, Whale Rock
- Day 4 : (3 dives)
- Barucuda, Nep Tune, Dunia Kecil
- Day 5 : (4 dives)
- Melissa Garden, My Reef, Harto’s reef, Keruo Dive
- Day 6 : (4 dives)
- Mike’s Point, Sardine Reef, Mioskon island, Friwinbonda
- Day 7 : (4 dives) Manta Sandy, Yangefo Channel, Aerborek Jetty
- Day 8 : (2 dives)
- Cape Kri, Blue Magic
- Day 9 : (0 dive)
- 6.00 hrs-8.00 hrs Check out after breakfast.
- Transfer to Airport/hotel in Sorong
Komodo (North-South) - 6D/5N Itinerary
- Day 1 : (2 dives)
- 8.00 hrs - 13.00 hrs Guests arrive Labuan bajo (Komodo) airport.
- Airport/Hotel pick up to the pier.
- Check in Panunee.
- Welcome & Briefing & Lunch.
- Check dive & Night dive at Wainilu.
- Day 2 : (4 dives)
- Makassar reef, Tatawa Besar, Batu Bolong, Pink Beach
- Day 3 : (4 dives)
- Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Point, Yellow wall
- Day 4 : (4 dives)
- Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, Shot gun, Gili Lawa
- Day 5 : (2 dives)
- Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, searching for Komodo dragon in the afternoon
- Day 6 : (0 dive)
- 6.00 hrs-8.00 hrs Check out after breakfast.
- Transfer to Airport/hotel in Labuan Bajo
Komodo -Maumere - 7D/6N Itinerary
- Day 1 : (2 dives)
- 8.00 hrs - 13.00 hrs Guests arrive Labuan bajo (Komodo) airport.
- Airport/Hotel pick up to the pier. Check in Panunee.
- Welcome & Briefing &Lunch Check dive & Night dive at Wainilu.
- Day 2 : (4 dives)
- Makassar reef, Tatawa Besar, Batu Bolong, Pink Beach
- Day 3 : (4 dives)
- Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Point
- Day 4 : (4 dives)
- Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, Shot gun, Gili Lawa
- Day 5 : (2 dives)
- Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, searching for Komodo dragon in the afternoon
- Day 6 : (2-3 dives)
- Maumere : Japanese wreck, Pulau Babi, Pangabatang, The Crack
- Day 7 : (0 dive)
- 6.00 hrs-8.00 hrs Check out after breakfast.
- Transfer to Airport/hotel in Labuan Bajo
Maumere-Alor-Banda-Ambon - 12D/11N Itinerary
- Day 1 : (1-2 dives)
- 8.00 hrs - 13.00 hrs Guests arrive Maumere airport.
- Airport/Hotel pick up to the pier. Check in Panunee.
- Welcome & Briefing & Lunch.
- Check dive & Night dive around Maumere bay.
- Cruising to Tanjung Bacatan
- Day 2 : (4 dives)
- Tanjung Bacatan, Kawula island and Komba volcano.
- Beyond diving experiences, we will watch volcano eruption show at Komba.
- Cruising to Alor
- Day 3 : (4 dives)
- Alor area and cruising overnight to Wetar
- Day 4 : (4 dives)
- Wetar area then cruising to Nyata , Romang island
- Day 5 : (3-4 dives)
- Nyata and Kital , Romong island. Cruising to Nila island
- Day 6-8 : (4 dives/day, 12 drives maximum)
- Banda sea. Hammerhead sharks hunting. The specific dive sites depend on weather condition.
- Day 9 : (4 drives)
- Manuk island ; the island of sea snake and sea bird. A chance to see Hammerhead sharks as well.
- Cruising to Banda Neira ; the Spice island.
- Day 10: (4 dives)
- Banda Neira, Pohon Miring, Batu Kapal and visiting the historic site on Neira island.
- Day 11: (2 dives)
- North of Banda Neira, Suanggi or Ai&Run island. Cruising back to Ambon
- Day 12: (0 dive)
- 6.00 hrs-8.00 hrs Check out after breakfast.
- Transfer to Airport/hotel in Ambon
Ambon-Banda Sea - 8D/7N Itinerary
- Day 1 : (1 dives)
- 8.00 hrs - 13.00 hrs Guests arrive Ambon airport.
- Airport/Hotel pick up to the pier. Check in Panunee.
- Welcome & Briefing & Lunch. Check dive in Ambon Bay.
- Overnight cruising to Banda Neira; The spice island.
- Day 2 : (4 dives)
- Diving around Banda Neira.
- Suanggi, Batu Kepal, Hatta island.
- Overnight cruising to Banda sea
- Day 3 -4 : (4 dives/day, 8 dives maximum)
- Diving in Banda sea. Hammerhead sharks hunting.
- The specific dive sites depend on weather condition.
- Day 5 : (4 dives)
- Manuk island; the island of sea snake and sea bird.
- A chance to see Hammerhead sharks as well.
- Cruising to Banda Neira
- Day 6 : (4 dives)
- Banda Neira, Pohon Miring, Batu Kapal and visiting the historic site on Neira island
- Day 7 : (2 dives)
- North of Banda Neira, Suanggi or Ai&Run island.
- Cruising back to Ambon.
- Day 8 : (0 dive)
- 6.00 hrs-8.00 hrs Check out after breakfast.
- Transfer to Airport/hotel in Ambon.
Ambon-Banda-Raja Ampat - 11/D/10N Itinerary
- Day 1 : (1 dives)
- 8.00 hrs - 13.00 hrs Guests arrive Ambon airport.
- Airport/Hotel pick up to the pier. Check in Panunee.
- Welcome & Briefing & Lunch.
- Check dive in Ambon Bay.
- Overnight cruising to Banda Neira; The spice island.
- Day 2 : (4 dives)
- Diving around Banda Neira. Suanggi, Batu Kepal, Hatta island.
- Cruising overnight to Banda Sea
- Day 3-4 : (4 dives/ day, maximum 8 dives)
- Diving in Banda sea. Hammerhead sharks hunting.
- The specific dive sites depend on weather condition.
- Day 5 : (4 dives)
- Manuk island; the island of sea snake and sea bird.
- A chance to see Hammerhead sharks as well.
- Cruise to Koon island on the south east tip of Seram island
- Day 6 : (4 dives)
- Dive at Koon island. Cruising to Misool, South of Raja Ampat
- Day 7 : (4 dives) Misool, Raja Ampat
- Day 8 : (4 dives)
- Misool, Raja Ampat and cruising up north to Dampier strait
- Day 9 : (4 dives)
- Dampier strait including Manta sandy, Arborek Jetty and visit Arborek; the friendly local papuan village
- Day 10 : (2 dives)
- Diving around Kri island and cruising back to Sorong
- Day 11 : (0 dive)
- 6.00 hrs-8.00 hrs Check out after breakfast.
- Transfer to Airport/hotel in Sorong
Raja Ampat - 7D/6N Itinerary
- Day 1 : (0 dive)
- Until 17.00 hrs Guests arrive Sorong airport.
- Airport/Hotel pick up to the pier. Check in Panunee.
- Welcome & Briefing & Lunch.
- Cruising to Raja Ampat
- Day 2 : (4 dives)
- Magnificent coral garden of Melissa. Penemu, Raja Ampat
- Day 3 : (4 dives)
- Yanggefo island, Citrus ridge, Mayhem ridge, Manta Sandy
- Day 4 : (4 dives)
- Mansuar Corner, Cape Kri, Sardine reef
- Day 5 : (4 dives)
- Mike Point, Mioskon, Chicken reef
- Day 6 : (2 dives) after 2 dives, cruising back to Sorong
- Day 7 : (0 dive)
- 6.00 hrs-8.00 hrs Check out after breakfast.
- Transfer to Airport/hotel in Sorong
Cenderawasih - 7D/6N Itinerary
- Day 1 (2 Dives)
- Guests arrive Nabire airport at anytime Airport/Hotel pick up to the pier.
- Check in Panunee.
- Welcome & Briefing Lunch
- 2 Dives at Papaya island
- Day 2 : (4 dives)
- Maniburi , Bagan, Mango Reef
- Day 3 : (4 dives)
- Batu Tajam island area
- Day 4 : (4 dives)
- Bagan (Dive with whalesharks)
- Day 5 : (4 dives)
- Ayayegi, Mutaburi island, Lighting Rock
- Day 6 : (3 dives)
- Do-Day Reef, Papaya island
- Day 7 : (0 dive)
- 6.00 hrs-8.00 hrs Check out after breakfast.
- Transfer to Airport/hotel in Nabire
Boat Specifications
- Year Built: 2006
- Type of Engagement: Vessel engaged on near-coastal voyages
- Type of Vessel: Passenger Ship
- Hull: Aluminium & Steel
- Length: 35 M
- Breath: 8 M
- Draft Design: 3.5 M
- Gross Tonnage: 221
- Maximum Speed: 15 Knots
- Maximum Divers: 22 (excluding 4 dive guides)
- Crew Members: 10
- Tenders: 2 x RIB with Yamaha 40hp
- Diesel Tank: 15,000 Litres
- Water Tank: 20,000 Litres
- Desalination machine: x 2 Total Capacity of fresh water production per day = 8000 Litres
- Engine: Twin Hino 750Hp
- Gear: x 2 Nikko4-1
- Generator: x 3 (100 KWA x 2)
- Radar: Yes
- GPS: Yes
- Sounder: Yes
- Satellite navigation: Yes
- Communication: VHF, HF, SSB, Satellite phone
- Life raft: x 2 (automatic inflate)
- Fire extinguishing: Yes
- Oxygen: x 2 DAN portable, x 2 DAN Stationery
- First Aid Kit: Yes
- Emergency Power: Lighting, Ship communication &
- Navigation system
- Dive support boat (Dinghy): x 3 with 40 HP Yamaha outboard
- Air Compressor: x 3
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC+8 & UTC+9
- Local Currency: IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)
- Language Spoken: English & Indonesian
- Electricity: 220V
- Payment onboard: Cash in US Dollar, Indonesian Rupiah or Euro currency
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