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Dune Aurora Special Deal US$2900

Dune Aurora is a 40m Phinisi with the comfort of a modern dive boat and the charm of an old fashioned ship, where you will enjoy a memorable vacation, not only traveling on an unusual "floating resort", but also visiting remote and exotic sanctuaries of marine biodiversity. The liveaboard Dune Aurora runs seasonally dive cruises but also offers naturalist and cultural private charters for those who are not divers but still keen to uncover the secret beauty of the faraway Indonesian seas.

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Aurora Liveaboard in Banda Sea

Last update: September 9, 2023

THE LIVEABOARD DUNE AURORA

The liveaboard Dune Aurora runs seasonally dive cruises and naturalist and cultural private charters

1. ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES

2. DIVE CRUISE DESTINATIONS

3. TECHNICAL DATA

4. PRICES, INCLUSIONS, EXCLUSIONS, T&C

5. DUNE AURORA LIVEABOARD DEALS

6. DUNE AURORA CHARTERS


1. ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES

Dune Aurora is a splendid two-masted wooden Phinisi Schooner and can host up to 18 passengers in 9 cabins, with either 1 double bed or 2 separate beds. All cabins have air conditioning and private bathroom with cold and hot water -fresh from our water makers-, porthole windows for a continuous exchange of fresh air, daily cleaning service, bath and beach towels set. The large dining and living area includes a bar, comfortable seating spaces and entertainment center with Hi Fi and IPod Station, and Library and Video Library. On the stern there are a covered area for dining al fresco and chill out. On the upper deck there is a large solarium with cushioned chaise lounges, always available for sunbaths, sunsets and to look the starry sky.

Dune Aurora offers special facilities for photographers with a dedicated indoor camera room, camera recharging station with outlets, tables and benches. The dive deck is equipped with rinse tanks, showers, drying facilities and box storage for each diver.

Dune Aurora Liveaboard

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A friendly crew of 14 will welcome you aboard and will also take care of all on-board services to ensure a great experience for divers, snorkelers, or explorers. The chef on board will initiate Dune Aurora guests on the delights of Indonesian and Asian cuisine, at the same time that he will offer his specialties of international cuisine and vegetarian cuisine, depending on your preferences.

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2. DIVE CRUISE DESTINATIONS

Dune Aurora dive cruises range from 6 to 12 nights, on an annual schedule of itinerant dive trips to the following destinations in Indonesia. Aurora Liveaboard is also available for charter cruises and exploration cruises throughout the Indonesian archipelago. If none of the proposed itineraries suits your needs, contact us and we will collaborate with you to build the program that suits your interests or those of your group.

Aurora Liveaboard regular itineraries

Aurora Liveaboard visiting Komba vulcanic island in Indonesia

Komodo National Park: from June to August

Alor Strait: August and September

Ring of Fire: Flores & Banda Sea: October and November

Forgotten Islands: October and November

Banda Sea: October and November

Raja Ampat in West Papua: from November to April

Triton Bay in West Papua: November

Raja Ampat, Halmahera, and Lembeh Strait: April or May

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3. TECHNICAL DATA

Aurora Liveaboard is a Phinisi Schooner built by skilled master shipwrights and boat builders of the Traditional Indonesian Phinisi from Sulawesi. The maintenance of Dune Aurora Liveaboard is performed in dry dock once a year.

DUNE AURORA LIVEABOARD TECHNICAL DATA

Dune Aurora technical data

Year of built: 2008
Renovated on: 2010
Type: 2 mast wooden Phinisi Schooner
Length over all: 42 meters
Length: 32 meters
Beam: 9 meters
Draft: 2,6 meters
Total displacement: 189 tons
Sails: 300m2
Cruising speed: 6-8 knots
Engine: Marinized Nissan 420 HP
Generators: 2 Mitsubishi & 1 Cummings
Fuel Capacity: 12,000 liters
Water Storage: 12 liters
Water Makers: 6,000 liters each/day
Voltage: Stabilizer 220 Volt, 50Hz (110 Volt possible with mobile transformers on board) 2-pole plugs all over the ship and cabins. Emergency current through battery
Cabins: 9
Bathrooms: 9
Guests: 18
Relax: Salon. Solarium
Navigation & Communication: GPS, echo sounder, VHF-radio, radar, compass, 2 life rafts for 50 pax, life jackets, fire extinguisher, emergency oxygen, first-aid kits, mobile phone, Sat-phone with possibility to download emails on board computer
Crew: 18 crewmen
Diving: Tanks. Compressors. Tenders 3xRIB 465 Yamaha 40Hp
Special UW Features: Camera room & photo camera charging station

 

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DUNE AURORA LIVEABOARD LAYOUT

Deck plan of Dune Aurora

Dune Aurora new deck plan and cabins distribution

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4. PRICES, INCLUSIONS, EXCLUSIONS, T&C

Aurora liveaboard in Banda Sea, diving destination in Indonesia

The rates of Dune Aurora are per night, per person on double cabin shared. Ask for a quotation in your preferred currency, we can deal the better ex-change rate for you: EUR, GBP, CHF, AUD, NZD, CAD, YEN, HKD, SGD, etc.

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Aurora Liveaboard 2023 Prices

Komodo: US$390

Banda Sea: US$540

Raja Ampat: US$530

Aurora Liveaboard 2024 Prices

Aurora Liveaboard's land excursion in Komodo, Indonesia

Raja Ampat-Halmahera-Lembeh Strait: US$540

Raja Ampat: US$530

Banda Sea: US$540

What is included?

  • Arrival and departure airport transfer
  • Accommodation on board
  • Full board: meals and snacks
  • Soft drinks, drinking water, tea and coffee
  • 3 dives a day + 1 night dives
  • Excursions according on board program
  • Tanks and weights

Mandatory Surcharges

  • National Park Entrance Fees
  • Harbour Clearance

Optional Bookable and Payable in Advance

Aurora liveaboard in Raja Ampat, diving destination in Indonesia

  • Domestic flights
  • Transit night in airport hotel after or before your cruise

Optional Payable on Board

  • Soft drinks, beer, alcoholic beverages, expresso coffee
  • Nitrox
  • Masseuse
  • Laundry
  • Tips to the crew
  • Onboard communications
  • Rental Equipment
  • Dive courses

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5. DUNE AURORA LIVEABOARD DEALS

Aurora liveaboard's crewman in Komodo

We have special discounts on Komodo and Banda Sea dive cruises

Aurora Liveaboard - Komodo Dive Cruise Deals Up to 20% Off

Komodo dive cruise deal - 26 June 2023 - 9 nights - Price: US$3933 - Offer: US$3540 - 10% Off

Komodo dive cruise deal - 07 July 2023 - 7 nights - Price: US$3059 - Offer: US$2753 - 10% Off

Komodo dive cruise deal - 12 August 2023 - 7 nights - Price: US$3059 - Offer: US$2447 - 20% Off

Komodo dive cruise deal - 03 November 2023 - 9 nights - Price: US$3911 - Offer: US$3145 - 20% Off

Aurora liveaboard in Raja Ampat

Aurora Liveaboard - Banda Sea Dive Cruise - Special Deal US$2900

Banda Sea dive cruise deal - 25 September 2023 - 12 nights - Price: US$6504 - Offer: US$2900

Special Deal 2023 - Buddy Duo

Book 1 spot, get 50% off the second!

Special Deal 2023 - Buddy Trio

Book 2 spots, get the third free!

The special deals Buddy Duo & Trio are valid on available cruises from 26 June to 30 November 2023.

Aurora liveaboard in Banda Sea

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6. DUNE AURORA CHARTERS

Creating the perfect charter

Chartering a yacht must be an effortless experience. Cruising Indonesia knows what is all that is required, the expert team of the selected liveaboard will do the rest. Get in touch with Cruising Indonesia to planning your private charter now.

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