Explore the Bird's Head Seascape's most biodiverse reefs aboard the luxury Coralia liveaboard, snorkelling walls of staghorn coral alive with mantas, turtles, and schooling barracuda in waters almost no one else visits.
What to expect
Each morning the Coralia's expedition team scouts the reef by drone and dinghy before guests enter the water, ensuring the best possible conditions and sightings. Guides lead small clusters of four to six snorkellers over cathedral coral bommies where Napoleon wrasse, turtles, and occasional oceanic manta rays cruise at leisure. Post-snorkel, a marine naturalist hosts a species-identification briefing using underwater photography from the session. Meals back aboard are locally sourced Indonesian cuisine with Western options, served alfresco on the sun deck.
Good to know
Snorkel fins, masks, and flotation vests are provided; premium prescription masks available on request. Excursion typically runs 08:00–17:00; confirm departure and return logistics with ship's officer. Guests joining for a single-day add-on should contact Snorkel Venture directly for availability and day-rate pricing.