Alila Purnama provides ultra-modern and elegant accommodation for up to ten guests. Handcrafted in the traditional style of a Phinisi, as used by the Bugis seafarers from south Sulawesi in Indonesia, the 46-metre-long Alila Purnama consists of three decks, 4 deluxe suites and 1 master suite with a private deck, large wraparound windows offering 180-degree views of the ever-changing yet incredible landscape as well as a lavish en-suite including a bath tub, 2 wash basins and a separate shower room. In keeping with our emphasis on style and sustainability, the furniture throughout the ship is custom-made from teak, rattan and other locally sourced materials from Indonesia.
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Your Host
An accomplished kite surfer, surfer and diver, Alila Purnama's Captain Mario Gonzalez has cumulated extensive knowledge of the best dive sites in Indonesia and West Papua in his years of sailing the Indonesian waters. From night diving with Eupalette sharks in Raja Ampat to driftdiving with schools of snappers and jack fish in the Komodo Islands, Mario shares with us, the ultimate insider’s guide to the best diving in Indonesia.” Captain Mario Gonzalez
Welcome to Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat, an archipelago off the Bird’s Head Peninsula, West Papua, offers some of the most stunning marine and tropical island scenery and some of the richest reefs in the world, for diving Indonesia and perhaps the best eco resort Indonesia has to offer, look no further! With such rich and biodiverse reefs around Misool, it is fair to say that the Raja Ampat region offers the best diving in Indonesia, certainly the best reef diving in Indonesia. And Secret Retreats offers you one of the best Indonesian island resorts, Misool, the ultimate in boutique dive resorts.
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat means “four kings”, referring to the islands of Salawati, Batanta, Waigeo and Misool. These are in turn surrounded by a myriad of amazing, untouched smaller isles with picture-postcard beaches and sheer, ragged limestone cliffs. This region on the north-western tip of New Guinea comprises about 610 islands spread over 50,000 sq km of spectacular scenery. It is here that the remote islands of Misool are located - a scenic range of majestic limestone mountains with precipitous cliffs and craggy spires.
Maumere - Ambon
Journey through the Nusa Tenggara Islands from Maumere to Ambon/Ambon to Maumere. This incredible 11-day/10-night voyage sails across the Flores Sea to Banda Sea, famous for its significance during the height of the spice trade as being the world’s only supplier of mace and nutmeg. Guests can unwind on the upper decks, enjoying spectacular views of the vast volcanic region cloaked in tropical rainforest; or venture underwater, diving amongst breathtaking scenery and incredibly diverse marine life due to the volcanic chain that lies both above and below the water’s surface.
Ambon - Raja Ampat
This expedition travels through some of the most pristine conditions of the cooler waters south, teeming with schools of hammerhead sharks, giant trevally, whales and an abundance of schooling fish varieties. The trip will take you to some breathtaking locations, including Nusa Laut, Koon, Misool and the Dampier Strait.
Raja Ampat, an archipelago off the Bird’s Head Peninsula, West Papua, offers some of the most stunning marine and tropical island scenery and some of the richest reefs in the world, for diving Indonesia and perhaps the best eco resort Indonesia has to offer, look no further! With such rich and biodiverse reefs around Misool, it is fair to say that the Raja Ampat region offers the best diving in Indonesia, certainly the best reef diving in Indonesia. And Secret Retreats offers you one of the best Indonesian island resorts, Misool, the ultimate in boutique dive resorts.
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat means “four kings”, referring to the islands of Salawati, Batanta, Waigeo and Misool. These are in turn surrounded by a myriad of amazing, untouched smaller isles with picture-postcard beaches and sheer, ragged limestone cliffs. This region on the north-western tip of New Guinea comprises about 610 islands spread over 50,000 sq km of spectacular scenery. It is here that the remote islands of Misool are located - a scenic range of majestic limestone mountains with precipitous cliffs and craggy spires.
Maumere - Ambon
Journey through the Nusa Tenggara Islands from Maumere to Ambon/Ambon to Maumere. This incredible 11-day/10-night voyage sails across the Flores Sea to Banda Sea, famous for its significance during the height of the spice trade as being the world’s only supplier of mace and nutmeg. Guests can unwind on the upper decks, enjoying spectacular views of the vast volcanic region cloaked in tropical rainforest; or venture underwater, diving amongst breathtaking scenery and incredibly diverse marine life due to the volcanic chain that lies both above and below the water’s surface.
Ambon - Raja Ampat
This expedition travels through some of the most pristine conditions of the cooler waters south, teeming with schools of hammerhead sharks, giant trevally, whales and an abundance of schooling fish varieties. The trip will take you to some breathtaking locations, including Nusa Laut, Koon, Misool and the Dampier Strait.
Cenderawasih Bay
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| Cenderawasih Bay |
Swimming with whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua’s largest bay covering 14,000 sq km, is an unforgettable experience in Alila Purnama’s newest destination. Besides whale sharks, encounter dugongs, dolphins, turtles, pygmy seahorse variations, all species of nudibranchs as well as historic sunken ships and planes from the famous WWII Battle of Biak.
Komodo Island
Komodo National Park is located in the centre of the Indonesian archipelago between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. The World Heritage site is blessed with secluded beaches, amazing coral reefs and crystal clear water. Considered one of the best dive sites in the world, Komodo has over 260 coral species and more than 1,000 species of fish, marine reptiles, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, whales and dugongs. Diving and snorkeling in this area is a truly extraordinary experience.
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Komodo National Park is located in the centre of the Indonesian archipelago between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. The World Heritage site is blessed with secluded beaches, amazing coral reefs and crystal clear water. Considered one of the best dive sites in the world, Komodo has over 260 coral species and more than 1,000 species of fish, marine reptiles, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, whales and dugongs. Diving and snorkeling in this area is a truly extraordinary experience.
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