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 & TRITON BAY
2-13 march 2026 | 12D/11N | ~33 dives | 13 pax | £3750 / €4300
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After a fully booked expedition in Raja Ampat earlier this year, we’re thrilled to return with an even more extraordinary route; this time extending into the remote Triton Bay. This 12-day journey through South Raja Ampat and Kaimana explores two of Indonesia’s last untouched marine frontiers. From Misool’s kaleidoscopic coral gardens and manta cleaning stations to Triton Bay’s towering limestone cliffs, whale sharks, and hidden waterfalls, every dive unveils a new layer of the Coral Triangle’s magic. These regions lie where the Pacific and Indian Ocean meet, creating a continuous exchange of nutrients that sustains over 2,000 fish species, 31 cetaceans and more species of coral than anywhere else in the world. Few vessels venture this far, making it a true expedition for those seeking the wild heart of Indonesia’s underwater world.
VISIT TO WATERFALL
UW PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORING
SHARK CONSERVATION LECTURE
HISTORY & CULTURE LECTURE
MANTA RAY CONSERVATION LECTURE
raja ampat & triton bay
2-13 march 2026 | 12D/11N | ~33 dives | 13 pax | £3750 / €4300
1 spot left
UW photography workshop
SHARK CONSERVATION LECTURE
HISTORY & CULTURE LECTURE
MANTA RAY LECTURE
Banda Sea + Alor
September/October | 9-8 days | ~22 dives | ~10 pax
pending
After an unforgettable journey through the Banda Sea, our next expedition takes exploration even further — combining the Banda’s volcanic islands and legendary hammerhead dives with the remote, untouched waters of Alor. Often described as one of Indonesia’s best-kept secrets, Alor is best explored by liveaboard, with world-class dive sites scattered across vast, wild channels where few vessels venture. Every dive brings new surprises — from pods of dolphins and rare whales to schooling pelagics, thresher sharks, and coral reefs bursting with life. Our search for pygmy blue whales will continue after numerous sightings in the Banda Sea, adding an element of pure oceanic magic to this route. For those seeking true frontier diving — this is it.
SHARK CONSERVATION LECTURE
UW PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORING
INDONESIAN LANGUAGE CLASS
VISIT TO FORT BELGICA, MUSEUM & NUTMEG PLANTATION
HISTORY OF Banda Islands LECTURE
Banda Sea + Alor
September/October | 9-8 days | ~22 dives | ~10 pax
pending
After an unforgettable journey through the Banda Sea last year, our next expedition takes exploration even further — combining the Banda’s volcanic islands and legendary hammerhead dives with the remote, untouched waters of Alor. Often described as one of Indonesia’s best-kept secrets, Alor is best explored by liveaboard, with world-class dive sites scattered across vast, wild channels where few vessels venture. Every dive brings new surprises, from pods of dolphins, thresher sharks and mobula rays to schooling pelagics, and coral reefs bursting with life. Our search for pygmy blue whales will continue after numerous sightings in the Banda Sea, adding an element of pure oceanic magic to this route. For those seeking true frontier diving — this is it.
SHARK CONSERVATION LECTURE
CORAL SPAWNING LECTURE
HISTORY OF Banda Islands LECTURE
VISIT TO NUTMEG PLANTATION, FORT BELGICA & MUSEUM
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.
Iris Uijttewaal
NGO manager, photographer, designer, dive master
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.
These expeditions fund training and mentorship for young women in east Indonesia, providing pathways to open the door of marine conservation careers, so they may lead the way as stewards of their own region.
