KM MIMPI

EXPLORING THE NORTH MALUKU ISLANDS
OF
GALELA, MOROTAI & TERNATE

Live-Aboard
Exploration Diving

MIMPI on North Halmahera

MIMPI is a relatively simple, traditional wooden ship. She has 4 cabins, 2 twin and 2 double, each with a separate bath room and equipped with AC. The cabins are located below decks. On the upper deck there is a small lounge with dining tables and the front deck allows for sun bathing or sitting comfortably out side. The small dive deck on the back allows for easy entering or getting out of the rubber dinghy.

The ship is slow, but can withstand bad weather easily.

There is a charging facility on board and there is 24 hours 220 Volts electricity.

For emergencies Mimpi is equipped with a 16-persons life raft, life jackets, satellite telephone and VHF.

MIMPI Live Aboard has embarked on the EXPLORATION of the area of North Halmahera, an area that is not discovered by tourism and in that aspect very undeveloped. This has also consequences for the service we can provide; Sometimes it is difficult to buy a broad variety on fruit and vegetables, sometimes guests don’t appreciate the style of living of the local people, sometimes it takes an effort to take water in…. Medical facilities are sparse and understaffed and the closest recompression chamber is located in Manado.

The MIMPI trips in North Halmahera cover the islands in front of the cities Tobelo and Galela and some of the small islands around the big island of Morotai. Not all possibilities have been explored yet, so it might be possible that guests will try new locations and dive on sites that have never been dived on before.

Most impressive are the abundant coral gardens. Interesting and unusual are the many hot springs in the middle of the ocean, resulting from volcanic activity. Fish life is less than North Sulawesi and Raja Empat, though one can find unusual Nudibranches and see Leopard sharks during most night dives. On most days, dolphins swim for long stretches along the boat.

Taking the above points in consideration we can say that MIMPI is not suitable for all guests. People that have been traveling to Indonesia, like to have a familiar and friendly relationship with local people will thoroughly enjoy the trips MIMPI makes.

Trips only take place if we have 4 pax or more on a trip. Flights from and back to Manado are included in the trip fee. There are three airport that can be used, depending on the flying dates. Guests fly either to and from Galela, Kauo or Ternate. Guests board in the harbor of Tobelo or Galela in North Halmahera.

We cannot guarantee local flight schedules in Indonesia. The airline companies tend to change heir schedule without notice. Guests should have a couple of days before and after their trip on MIMPI to allow for a little bit of flexibility. |

Trip fees are including air tickets from and to Manado, land transfers, maximum 4 dives per day and of course full board on MIMPI.

All guests need their own travel insurance, covering medical expenses (DAN is preferred).

Schedule and Program Features:

• 7 nights/ 8 days of liveaboard diving
• 3 healthy meals per day
• Unlimited diving (estimate 3–4 dives per day)
• One way airfare from Manado to the boats location

PRICE: $1,450USD

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