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The Indonesian archipelago is blessed to be in the epicenter of marine life diversity in the world. No other
place in the world has the colors, the corals and the creatures in such variety and vast numbers.
The Pelagian liveaboard is the perfect compliment to the wonders below. The two regions that the Pelagian will
cruise both offer exciting and different diving possibilities.
Wakatobi Diving Area
For the macro photographer and for those who appreciate pristine, unexplored, undisturbed reefs,
the Wakatobi region is the perfect match. On the cruise, you'll see an incredible variety of hard and
soft corals, fish and invertebrates of the healthy reefs in the Wakatobi region. There are literally
hundreds of world class dive sites -- many still unexplored. Click Here
for sample Wakatobi cruises
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Pelagian "Muck" Diving
It seems that when people talk reefs and diving or corals and marine life in general the word Wakatobi often
come up. And by right, the reefs in the area are truly splendid. And when spending time in Wakatobi Resort and
on Pelagian Yacht we'll make sure that you get to see as much of that as is possible. However, there's another
aspect to a Pelagian cruise that has not yet been written about much. And that is the world-class muck diving.
Muck diving is a fairly "young" term in the diving world referring to the exploration (and enjoyment) of areas
where the focus is not on reefs but on the weird and plentiful critters that live in the often barren landscape
of sand, pebbles and silt.
Although from an initial look the area looks barren and abandoned, it's far from it. And while the predominant
color of the background varies from gray to brown muck diving is far from colorless. It's just that the color
is provided by the brightly clad animals that frequent this odd realm. See everything from Mandarin Fish, Mimic
Octopus, twin-spot Lionfish, Mantis Shrimp and a myriad of Eels to Tube Anemones guarded by groups of vividly
orange-dressed shrimp and huge fire Urchins that sometimes have parasitic, yet beautiful, Coleman Shrimp on them.
Do your best to avoid putting your hand on one of the many Puffers, Box Fish, Flounders, Nudibranchs, Hermit Crabs
and so many more denizens of the not so deep (most of the muck diving is done in shallow water). A kind of diving
that is very different from drifting along a reef, yet that is oh so rewarding and mesmerizing.
Also, the dive sites that Pelagian visits are different from those accessed by the dayboats from Wakatobi Dive
Resort. Yes, she operates in the same general area but as this region is very large there's ample space for her
to cruise out to access entirely different sites. There are remote walls and pinnacles, overhangs and caverns.
Even pelagic rich mounts rising straight out of the ocean depths. And, some of the diving you'll be doing is on
the world's largest atoll called Karang Kaledupa.
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Pelagian Muck Diving
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Komodo Diving Area
Occasionally we schedule specialty cruises in Komodo National Park. For those wanting to see large pelagics,
sweeping currents, and and incredible array of marine life of all sizes, the Komodo Islands cruises are your
match. The cool, nutrient-rich waters that flow around the islands feed a seemingly unending variety of
creatures. Expect to see sharks, manta rays, schooling jacks and an unmatched variety of small critters,
soft soft coral, gorgonians, and sea fans.
Transit Cruises
From time to time, we offer special cruises where we move the boat from Wakatobi to Bali and back for
specific purposes such a maintenance and service. On those transit trips we invite guests to share in
the adventure and plan diving days along the route. Diving on these special transit cruise will include
the Wakatobi zone, Komodo, Bali and possible other selected locations en-route.
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Please keep in mind, that all of our planned cruise itineraries are subject to weather, sea conditions,
currents, preferences of guests aboard the vessel and other unexpected factors. Above all, our concern
is for safety, comfort and enjoyment of our guests. With all voyages, you'll enjoy the comforts of the
world-renown Pelagian will take you there in five-star style.
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