Sorong, Indonesia

DUNE Aurora

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NitroxCamera StationSun DeckAircon CabinsEn-Suite BathroomsIndoor SalonDiving Platform

About DUNE Aurora

The DUNE Aurora is a traditional Indonesian phinisi sailing vessel built in 2008, offering premium liveaboard diving across Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea. With 9 spacious cabins accommodating up to 18 guests, she features a generous sun deck with loungers, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a dedicated camera room. The experienced Franco-Indonesian crew ensures world-class diving with expert guides who know every reef and manta cleaning station in Raja Ampat.

USD 406 /day

Next departure 30 Sept 2026 · 2 spots left

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  • 14Sept
    14 Sept – 26 Sept13D / 12N · 25 dives
    Raja Ampat - Banda Sea 12N · Sorong → Ambon
    from USD 5.800 /person
    Full
  • 30Sept
    30 Sept – 09 Oct10D / 9N · 20 dives
    Banda Sea · Ambon → Ambon
    Only 2 spots left
    USD 5.080-20%
    from USD 4.064 /person

Included

  • Full board meals
  • Unlimited diving (3-4 dives/day)
  • Tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Airport transfers Sorong
  • Cabin with private bathroom
  • Towels and linens
  • Marine park fees (included in the package price; no additional charge)
  • Free nitrox for certified divers

Required extras

  • !Fuel surcharge: quoted by the operator at the time of booking
  • !Dive insurance (mandatory; available on board)
  • !Flights to/from Sorong
  • !Dive equipment rental
  • !Alcoholic beverages
  • !Gratuities
  • !Travel insurance

Optional extras

  • +Private guide: USD 65 per person per day
  • +Full equipment rental: USD 20 per day (dive computer and torch not included)
  • +Dive torch: USD 10 per day
  • +15 L tank: USD 7 per day
  • +Balinese massage: USD 30 per hour
  • +Starlink Wi-Fi full access: USD 15 (5 GB) / USD 35 (15 GB)

Cabins

  • Standard Twin
    Standard Twin
    Twin · sleeps 2 · Lower Deck
    Private bathroom · from 5.080 USD/person
  • Superior Double
    Superior Double
    Double · sleeps 2 · Main Deck
    Private bathroom · from 5.080 USD/person

Boat specifications

Year built
2008
Length
42 m
Beam
9 m
Cruising speed
7 kn
Max guests
18
Cabins
9
Min. certification
Open Water
Minimum logged dives
30
Deck area
297 sq m
Top speed
9 kn
Year renovated
2026
Raja Ampat trips
Open Water and 30 logged dives

Gear rental: Equipment rental (per day, paid onboard): Full Equipment USD 20, 15L tanks USD 7, Fins USD 5, Mask USD 5, Wetsuit USD 10, Regulator USD 10, BCD USD 10, Dive Computer USD 10, Dive Light USD 10, SMB USD 5, Snorkel Gear USD 10.

Payments: Cards accepted onboard: Mastercard/Visa. Cash accepted onboard: AUD/EURO/GBP/Local Currency/USD.

Boat features

  • Aircon Cabins
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Charging stations
  • Daily housekeeping
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Family Cabins
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Outside showers
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Wifi/Starlink internet
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Bar
  • Boutique / Souvenir Shop
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Leisure Deck
  • Library
  • Observation deck
  • Sun Deck
  • Massage
  • Camera room with table and charging point
  • Camera Station
  • Kayaks
  • Kayaks On-Board
  • Stand Up Paddleboard
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Naturalist Itineraries
  • Available for Charter
  • Family Friendly Cruise
  • Budget Friendly Cruise
  • Smart Voyager Accreditation
  • Land Excursions

Food & drinks

  • Al Fresco dining
  • Beach BBQ
  • Buffet style
  • Captain's Dinner
  • Fine Wines Selection
  • Free Soft Drinks
  • Full-board Option
  • Local Food
  • Set Menu Dinner
  • Snacks All Day
  • Snacks
  • Vegan Options
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Welcome Cocktails
  • Western Food
  • Wine available
  • Beer available
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Drinking Water
  • Soft drinks
  • Soft drinks at meal times

Diving on board

  • Custom built for diving
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Dive deck
  • Free Nitrox
  • Nitrox available
  • Rebreather Support
  • Rinse hoses
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • Tenders for diving
  • Night Dives
  • Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
  • Dedicated Local Crew
  • Dedicated Local Crew & International Crew
  • Snorkeling Guide

Navigation & safety

  • Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Emergency flares
  • Engine room CCTV
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Search light
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Fishfinder
  • Crew trained in first aid

Languages spoken on board

IndonesiaEnglishChineseFrench

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

DUNE Aurora vessel layout showing all three decks
Aurora deck plan