The Deep Diving Expedition
Built for certified divers seeking serious bottom time.
Fifteen dives across eight days covering Una Una's volcanic walls (30-40m visibility), Bomba's massive atoll, the B-24 Liberator wreck, and Puah's giant sponge reefs. For certified divers prioritizing underwater time over beaches and villages.
Private or Shared Dive Boat • Island Dive Resorts & Guesthouses • Captain-Led Dives
For divers who want maximum bottom time, not balanced touring.
Deep Diving Expedition prioritizes underwater time over everything else. Fifteen dives in eight days means less village visiting, fewer forest treks, shorter beach stops. You'll hit Una Una's volcanic walls with 30-40m visibility, Bomba's massive atoll, the B-24 wreck at 18 meters, and Puah's giant sponge gardens. Surface intervals include some trekking and village visits, but the focus stays underwater. Built for certified divers with serious dive count goals.
“Fifteen dives in eight days. We came for serious bottom time and that's exactly what we got.”
The 8-Day Dive Route
First three days shown — full route covers Una Una, Bomba, and signature dive sites.
Arrival and dive briefing
Land at Luwuk Airport where the captain meets you and drives to Estrella Hotel. Check in, rest by the pool, gear check if needed. Optional afternoon visit to Piala Waterfall.
Evening dinner with the captain who leads all dives. Confirm certification levels, review dive sites planned for the week, discuss depth limits and surface interval activities. Bring your certification card and logbook.
Captain is certified and leads all dives. We confirm your comfort with depth, currents, and dive count pace.
Arrival and dive briefing
Land at Luwuk Airport where the captain meets you and drives to Estrella Hotel. Check in, rest by the pool, gear check if needed. Optional afternoon visit to Piala Waterfall.
Evening dinner with the captain who leads all dives. Confirm certification levels, review dive sites planned for the week, discuss depth limits and surface interval activities. Bring your certification card and logbook.
Captain is certified and leads all dives. We confirm your comfort with depth, currents, and dive count pace.
Captain is certified and leads all dives. We confirm your comfort with depth, currents, and dive count pace.
First dives at Puah reefs
Early breakfast, ninety-minute drive to Pagimana Harbor. Board the boat for crossing into Tomini Gulf. Two dives at Pulau Puah targeting the giant sponge reefs (some reaching three meters) and coral slopes. Beach lunch between dives.
After second dive, continue to Pulau Papan. Check into resort on the small island connected to Malenge by 1.8km wooden bridge. Evening free for rest or bridge walk to Bajau village if energy allows.
- First boat crossing to archipelago
- Two dives at Puah giant sponge reefs
- Beach lunch surface interval
- Check-in at Pulau Papan
First dives at Puah reefs
Early breakfast, ninety-minute drive to Pagimana Harbor. Board the boat for crossing into Tomini Gulf. Two dives at Pulau Puah targeting the giant sponge reefs (some reaching three meters) and coral slopes. Beach lunch between dives.
After second dive, continue to Pulau Papan. Check into resort on the small island connected to Malenge by 1.8km wooden bridge. Evening free for rest or bridge walk to Bajau village if energy allows.
- First boat crossing to archipelago
- Two dives at Puah giant sponge reefs
- Beach lunch surface interval
- Check-in at Pulau Papan
Morning dives and Malenge transfer
Two morning dives around Pulau Papan and northern Malenge reefs. Coral walls, reef sharks, turtle encounters. Surface interval with snacks and rest on the boat.
After dives, transfer to The Cliff Dive Resort on Malenge. Check in, afternoon free for beach rest, optional short village walk, or dive log review. Evening at resort preparing for Una Una volcanic wall dives coming next.
- Two dives around Pulau Papan/Malenge reefs
- Coral walls and turtle encounters
- Transfer to Malenge dive resort
- Afternoon rest before Una Una
Morning dives and Malenge transfer
Two morning dives around Pulau Papan and northern Malenge reefs. Coral walls, reef sharks, turtle encounters. Surface interval with snacks and rest on the boat.
After dives, transfer to The Cliff Dive Resort on Malenge. Check in, afternoon free for beach rest, optional short village walk, or dive log review. Evening at resort preparing for Una Una volcanic wall dives coming next.
- Two dives around Pulau Papan/Malenge reefs
- Coral walls and turtle encounters
- Transfer to Malenge dive resort
- Afternoon rest before Una Una
Get the Full 8-Day Dive Route
First three days shown. The remaining five cover Una Una volcanic walls (Apollo, Pinnacle, Menara), Bomba Atoll, B-24 wreck, and other signature sites. Message for the complete dive plan.
First three days shown. The remaining five cover Una Una volcanic walls (Apollo, Pinnacle, Menara), Bomba Atoll, B-24 wreck, and other signature sites. Message for the complete dive plan.
+ 5 More Dive Days
Fifteen dives in eight days was exactly what we signed up for. Una Una's walls and the B-24 wreck alone justified the trip.
Diver, AustraliaSignature Highlights
Una Una volcanic walls — Apollo, Pinnacle, Menara
Dive sites with 30-40 meter visibility shaped by the active volcano. Steep walls, black coral, massive sponges, barracuda schools. The best diving in the Togeans.
B-24 Liberator wreck at 18 meters
WWII bomber resting intact with coral-covered fuselage and wings. Fish shelter inside the cockpit and tail section. One of Indonesia's signature wreck dives.
Bomba Atoll — largest in the Togeans
Massive atoll reef with wall diving, drop-offs, and healthy coral gardens. Sharks patrol deeper sections, turtles cruise shallows.
Surface intervals with some trekking and villages
Between dives: volcano treks, village visits, beach downtime. Not the program's focus, but activities happen during surface intervals to break up dive days.
Your Stays, Your Boat & Your Crew
Your Stays
Surface comfort for serious divers.
After a full day underwater, you return to a villa designed for recovery. A/C, hot showers, comfortable beds, and ocean views. Gear drying stations keep your equipment ready for the next morning.
Surface comfort for serious divers.
After a full day underwater, you return to a villa designed for recovery. A/C, hot showers, comfortable beds, and ocean views. Gear drying stations keep your equipment ready for the next morning.
Pricing
Contact for pricing
Final pricing depends on group size, number of dives, equipment rental needs, and season. Nitrox available on request.
What's Included
- Private dive boat + fuel
- Certified divemaster on every dive
- All meals & drinking water
- Accommodation (7 nights)
- 15+ guided dives
- Tanks & weights
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- Flights to/from Togean
- Personal dive equipment (rental available)
- Nitrox (available on request)
- Alcohol & soft drinks
- Tips for crew & guides
- Dive insurance (DAN recommended)
- Travel insurance