Diving

Diving feels like visiting another planet. The creatures, plants, terrain, and giant monsters seem so terribly alien at first, and then, slowly, lazing weightless in magical blue, if feels like home. With endless coastlines and tens of thousands of islands, there is nowhere like Asia to see the watery parts of the world.

Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines fall within the Coral Triangle, where the South China Sea meets the Pacific and Indian Oceans, a junction of inimitable biodiversity. Here divers have access to a truly staggering array of sea life, with nearly 4,000 species of tropical fish and over 590 varieties of coral amid the polychromatic hues of the reefs.

In Thailand and Cambodia – to accompany with the pristine, white-sand beaches – divers can chase dugongs off Koh Rong and perhaps even spot a whale shark off Koh Phangan. To this day, much of the Mergui Archipelago of Myanmar remains untouched, one of the few remaining coral rich areas waiting to be explored.

Even inland divers can hit the cold waters of Siberia’s Lake Baikal or hunt for the Great Wall of China under the Panjiakou Reservoir. Cold or warm, deep or shallow, wreck or turtles – there is no end to the options for intrepid divers in Asia; just look for blue on the map and make the leap.

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Diving Itineraries

Breathtaking Cruise from Maumere to Ambon

Spend 14 luxurious days languidly sailing the exquisite Indonesian archipelago from Maumere to Ambon. You’ll meet local tribespeople and learn about their daily lives, bathe in natural hotsprings, tour ancient forts, and hike through lush jungles, aboard your lush, air-conditioned, fully-equipped private schooner. 

Duration
14 days, 13 nights
Price Per Person
From $38,800
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Cruising Indonesia with Aman: Eight Days on the Equator

Some of Indonesia’s most spectacular, untouched scenery awaits on this eight-day cruise around the eastern equatorial islands. As well as time on the boat, a big emphasis here is on the time in the water, with ample opportunity to dive, snorkel, kayak or just swim around the dozens of islands making up this memorable part of the world.

Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Price Per Person
From $45,400
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Cruising the Komodos with Aman

Spend six days cruising around Komodo Islands, exploring uninhabited islets, prehistoric caves and trekking the jungles. Of course, the main attraction here are those slithery dragons, which roam the island along with lots of other wildlife. There’s plenty of time to snorkel or dive around the gorgeous reefs and pristine beaches too.

Duration
6 days, 5 nights
Per Person Per Day
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Culture and Diving in the Philippine Islands

Divers and snorkelers alike will delight in this 17-day two-part luxurious holiday in the Philippines. The first half is spent exploring the Filipino culture, natural features and history. The second half is spent exploring the active corals, several dive sites and lush white-sand beaches from a lush cruise charter.

Duration
17 days, 16 nights
Price Per Person
From $22,400
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Diving Borneo's Aquatic Treasures: Sipadan & Mabul

Explore Borneo’s incredible underwater world on this enchanting 7-day diving adventure in some of the world’s best dive sites, Sipidan and Mabul. You’ll make friends with lively underwater creatures like hawksbill, greenback turtles, manta rays, and whale sharks, while staying at a luxury floating dive resort. 

Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Price Per Person
From $6,200
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Papua New Guinea Crocodile Festival

Scuba dive alongside incredible whale sharks, trek through dense jungles and watch as locals mingle with fearful-yet-fascinating crocodiles on this 12-day Papua New Guinea luxury journey. This one-of-a-kind adventure takes place in August during the wild Crocodile Festival in the Sepik Region.

Duration
12 days, 11 nights
Price Per Person
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Singapore Getaways: Sailing around Komodo National Park

In Singapore for business, the Grand Prix, a wedding, reunion, or another event? While in the Lion City, take advantage of this major airline hub and turn your trip into a vacation with these quick and easy add-on getaways.

Leave the bustling city of Singapore behind for the blue waters and wildlife of Komodo National Park. This quick and easy 5-day getaway to Komodo National Park will take you around this UNESCO-designated marine reserve in a private schooner.

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Price Per Person
From $13,000
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The Ultimate Maldives Getaway in Baa Atoll

Spend 6 luxurious days on a secluded Maldives island in Baa Atoll. You’ll explore the island’s surroundings by kayak, dive into its crystal waters and parasail above them, plant coral with a marine biologist, and spend time relaxing on the white-sand beach, while staying at the iconic Soneva Fushi.

 

 

 

Duration
6 days, 5 nights
Price Per Person
From $22,500
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Uncovering the Unique Beauty of Okinawa

Discover Japan’s tropical paradise of Okinawa on this 7-day luxury escape. Stay in luxury at the Ritz Carlton Okinawa while in Naha, where you’ll dance to the beat of the city’s nightlife, visit local castles, and then of course, check in to a plush beach resort where you can swim, dive, or do nothing at all. 

Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Price Per Person
From $27,600
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Underwater World Exploration in Sulawesi

Discover the world-renowned dive sites around the northern tip of gorgeous and naturally diverse Sulawesi. On this week-long adventure, you’ll discover the “critters” who dwell in the Lembeh strait and the exotic marine life around Siladen island, off Manado. Prepare for a diving holiday like no other.

Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Price Per Person
From $7,600
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