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Authentic liveaboard expeditions through remote Indonesia.

Authentic liveaboard expeditions
through remote Indonesia.

Diving deep into the Indonesian archipelago, while learning about the region and supporting ocean conservation.

Join us for a luxurious adventure, sailing through Indonesia’s remote breathtaking underwater ecosystems. Enjoy immersive workshops and lectures while supporting ocean conservation. Your journey directly funds dive and conservation education for young women in West Papua, uplifting the next generation of ocean advocates.

Diving deep into the Indonesian archipelago, while learning
about the region & supporting ocean conservation.

Embark on an unforgettable journey with us as we explore the most stunning underwater ecosystems of the Indonesian archipelago. Engaging workshops and lectures on board make every expedition a unique experience, offering our guests the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the regions the luxury phinisi sails through. Profits go towards the dive and conservation education of young females in West Papua, nurturing a generation of ocean advocates. 

MARINE BIOLOGY

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY

HISTORY & CULTURE

CONSERVATION

Raja Ampat

13-23 FEB | ~32 dives | 14 pax | £3900

After a fully booked expedition in Raja Ampat earlier this year, we are excited to offer this beautiful route through the most biodiverse coral reef ecosystems in the world again. South Raja Ampat includes the remote Misool island area, teeming with life hosted by vast, thriving coral reefs painting the underwater world in the most striking colours. Located in the most northeastern corner of the Indonesian Archipelago, the Raja Ampat islands connect the Pacific and the Indian ocean, resulting in continuous mixing of nutrients. More than 2000 species of fish, (oceanic) manta rays, (endemic) sharks and 31 cetaceans species roam these waters.

BIRD of paradise TREKKING

UW PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORING

LOCAL SHARK & CONSERVATION LECTURE

FISH & CORAL ID WORKSHOP

HISTORY & CULTURE LECTURE

MANTA RAY CONSERVATION LECTURE

Raja Ampat

13-23 FEB | 11D/10N | ~32 dives | 14 pax | £3900

After a fully booked expedition in Raja Ampat earlier this year, we are excited to offer this beautiful route through the most biodiverse coral reef ecosystems in the world again. South Raja Ampat includes the remote Misool island area, teeming with life hosted by vast, thriving coral reefs painting the underwater world in the most extravagant colours. Located in the most northeastern corner of the Indonesian Archipelago, the Raja Ampat islands connect the Pacific and the Indian ocean, resulting in continuous mixing of nutrients. More than 2000 species of fish, (oceanic) manta rays, (endemic) sharks and 31 cetaceans species roam these waters.

BIRD of paradise TREKKING

UW PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORING

LOCAL SHARK & CONSERVATION LECTURE

FISH & CORAL ID WORKSHOP

HISTORY & CULTURE LECTURE

MANTA RAY CONSERVATION LECTURE

Banda Sea

21-28 OCT | ~24 dives | 14 pax | £3250

LAST 1 SPOT | £500 OFF

Embark on an unforgettable journey with us this October as we set sail for the mystical Banda Sea. A realm steeped in history and teeming with natural wonders, the region is home to incredible coral reefs hosting hammerheads, vulcanic islands populated by thousands of sea kraits, outer-worldly macro life, occasional pygmy blue whales and melon-headed whales cruising past and a fascinating history. It’s one of our favourite regions in Indonesia, and offers a true off-the-beaten- path experience we can’t wait to share with you.

SHARK CONSERVATION LECTURE

UW PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORING

BEGINNERS’ MARINE BIOLOGY WORKSHOP

ON-LAND HISTORY & CULTURE TOUR

HISTORY OF Banda Islands LECTURE

INDONESIAN LANGUAGE LESSON

Banda Sea

21-28 OCT | 8D/7N | ~24 dives | 14 pax | £3250

LAST 1 SPOT | £500 OFF

Embark on an unforgettable journey with us this October as we set sail for the mystical Banda Sea. A realm steeped in history and teeming with natural wonders, the region is home to incredible coral reefs hosting hammerheads, vulcanic islands populated by thousands of sea kraits, outer-worldly macro life, occasional pygmy blue whales and melon-headed whales cruising past and a fascinating history. It’s one of our favourite regions in Indonesia, and offers a true off-the-beaten- path experience we can’t wait to share with you.

SHARK CONSERVATION LECTURE

UW PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORING

BEGINNERS’ MARINE BIOLOGY WORKSHOP

ON-LAND HISTORY & CULTURE TOUR

HISTORY OF Banda Islands LECTURE

INDONESIAN LANGUAGE LESSON

About us

Simply put: Wendy and Iris are obsessed with Indonesia. Diving deep into what the most remote corners of the archipelago, they developed careers in diving, conservation and photography ever since falling in love with the country back in 2014. Together, they have over a decade of experience in managing conservation-focused diving operations in Indonesia, of which most time spent in the most special corner of the island nation: Raja Ampat. Cruise directing liveaboards and managing NGOs, they visited every corner of the 1700 islands province, learning about the most incredible dive sites, currents, fascinating local culture, the local tongue and intricate marine life. Their passion for the local cultures and the underwater world of Indonesia made them fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and pick up a camera, always with conservation in mind. Wendy has been working with organisations such as Greenpeace and Oceanographic Magazine, and Iris’ (still based on a 5km² island in the heart of Raja) photography’s been published in National Geographic Traveller UK. Carrying a vast bank of expertise on marine conservation, diving and photography, Wendy and Iris are always keen to share their knowledge – whether that’s through a workshop or while chatting after a dive. 

Picture of Wendy Mitchell

Wendy Mitchell

Photographer, storyteller, sailor, dive instructor

Picture of Iris Uijttewaal

Iris Uijttewaal

NGO manager, photographer, designer, dive master

Picture of Iris Uijttewaal

Iris Uijttewaal

NGO manager, photographer, designer, dive master

Wendy Mitchell

With close to a decade spent working in and on the water, much of that time in Indonesia, Wendy feels incredibly lucky to have seen and experienced everything those years entailed. For her, working as an instructor and cruise director allows her to instill life-changing skills and share her drive for environmental awareness and conservation.

Wendy has spent several years running trips in Raja Ampat and working on land-based operations, instructing and managing dive shops. With a camera in hand, capturing what she loves most has become another powerful way for her to share her experiences and convey them to a wider audience, highlighting our wonderful natural world, the precious species within it, and how quickly it’s changing. Wendy has worked for organizations like Greenpeace and had her writing and imagery published in Oceanographic Magazine.

Iris Uijttewaal

With close to a decade spent working in and on the water, much of that time in Indonesia, Wendy feels incredibly lucky to have seen and experienced everything those years entailed. For her, working as an instructor and cruise director allows her to instill life-changing skills and share her drive for environmental awareness and conservation.

Wendy has spent several years running trips in Raja Ampat and working on land-based operations, instructing and managing dive shops. With a camera in hand, capturing what she loves most has become another powerful way for her to share her experiences and convey them to a wider audience, highlighting our wonderful natural world, the precious species within it, and how quickly it’s changing. Wendy has worked for organizations like Greenpeace and had her writing and imagery published in Oceanographic Magazine.