Everything you need to know before departure
visa, health, weather, links....
TO NOTE
Travel Formalities
- Passport with a minimum remaining validity of 6 months
- Visa tourist on arrival 35 USD for 30 days. To be paid at the airport in USD or Euros. Change in IDR.
- Exit taxes is now included with your flight ticket
Weather
- Dry season between April to October. Low humidity levels and nice temperatures
- Wet season between November to March. Higher humidity levels and higher temperatures. Heavy rain during January and February.
- The best time to dive in Bali and Komodo is during the wet season from March until November.
- The best time to dive Raja Empat is February, March, November and December.
- The best period to dive Cenderawasih is all year round. To be avoided is the full moon period.
Equipement
- 12 ltrs aluminium tank, DIN and International valve
- On demand 15ltrs aluminium tank, DIN and International valve
- 30 full set Aqualung equipment
- DAN O2 unit and first aid kit always on the dive site. 50ltr O2 on liveaboard
- Filling station at every Dive safari step
- Diving box for personal equipment
Travel Health
- No specific immunizations other than the western standard
- Recompression chamber in Bali Denpasar Sanglah Hospital (Komodo / Bali) and Manado Malalayang Hospital (Raja Empat / Cenderawasih Bay)
- We highly recommend DAN insurance or similar
Monnaie
- Roupie Indonésienne. Elle oscille entre 12’000Rp et 15'000 Rp environ égal à 1 euros
- Bureau de change à Seminyak, Tulamben, Candidasa et Ubud. Dollars et Euros acceptés
- Carte bancaire acceptée dans les hôtels. Retrait d’argent par carte bancaire à Seminyak et Ubud
- Nous recommandons environ 150 à 200 euros par personne pour les achats personnels, massage et boissons.
COMMUNICATION & ELECTRICITY
- HP connexion all over Bali, not everywhere in Komodo and Raja Empat. Only Manokwari in Cenderawasih Bay.
- Internet connexion in Jakarta, Seminyak, Pemuteran, Tulamben, Candidasa. None on liveabord.
- Satellite phone on liveaboard for emergency only.
- International 220V socket as well as 110V American socket on liveaboard and at the hotel.
about Bali
- Rooster, an emblematic animal of bali, can sometimes sing really early in the morning. People with sensitive sleep should bring ear plug.
- The temperature of the water varies between 20 ° C and 30 ° C depending on the sites. We recommend a 5mm wet suit with hood and mouse for the cooler dives
- Bring adjustable fins with stiff sole booties for dives from pebble beach.
- The boat trip to the dive site in Nusa Penida is a little longer than others. Sensitive stomachs may need medication against motion sickness.
- Mosquito repealent is recommended
about Raja Empat, Cenderawasih & Maluku
- Wood crackles slightly during long crossings. People with sensitive sleep should consider ear plug.
- The water temperature is around 30 ° C. We suggest a 3mm wet suit
- The parachute and the dive computer are required (one per diver)
- Mosquito repealent is recommended
- For the 2 day trek in Cenderawasih, bring: 2 passport photos (for licensing), malaria treatment, walking shoes resistant to water, binoculars, head lamps
- For the walk on top of canopy, bring: 2 passport photos (for licensing), malaria treatment, walking shoes resistant to water, binoculars, head lamps
- The maximum weight in the hold for domestic flights is limited to 20 kg, sometimes 15kg according to the company
- Air traffic delays are common in this part of the world. Patience is a must.
about Komodo
- The wood can creaks a bit aboard Pinisi during long crossings. People with sensitive sleep should consider ear plug
- The temperature of the water varies between 20 ° C and 27 ° C depending on the sites. We recommend a 5mm wet suit with hood and mouse for the cooler dives
- The parachute and the dive computer are required (one per diver).
- Walking shoes and hat recommended for the walk in Rinca
- Mosquito repealent is recommended
