Guests are welcome on board after 15:00 (3:00 PM). Welcome briefing typically begins about 18:00, then you'll have dinner on board, set up your gear, get to know your fellow divers, and have a good nights sleep in the harbor.

Guests are welcome to remain on board until airport or hotel transfer time. For all practical purposes this means noon. Passengers staying at any resort in the Lembeh Strait area before or after the cruise will be picked up and dropped off at the resort's dock.

Ocean Rover has a wide variety of itineraries, from eight days up to 14 days and sometimes longer. In general, longer itineraries will spend more time at the better sites. This itinerary is only a description of the average cruise. In reality, no two cruises are ever the same. The cruise director and captain decide on the best course of action based on prevailing winds and sea conditions. Special marine life sightings will also influence the daily schedule.

For passengers wishing to spend a few days in the area before and/or after the cruise we suggest the following two options: Kungkungan Bay Resort, Kasawari Lembeh Resort or Black Sand Dive Retreat. These resorts are located nearby the Ocean Rover's anchorage and getting to (or from) the boat is very convenient. One of the resort's boats will simply drop you off right at our dive deck. Alternatively, one of Ocean Rover's zodiacs will pick you up from the resort's jetty. Guaranteed minimum hassles! The resort staff and our boat crew deal with your dive gear and luggage. You just step on board.

Another favorite is Tasik RIA Resort, located in a huge park, not far from the newly discovered critter hot-spot Poopo (Bethlehem). Thanks to Tasik RIA Resort's unparalleled service, getting to or from the Ocean Rover, is a breeze. Their driver takes you straight to our departure point and our crew takes care of the rest. Again all that you have to do is to step on board. You may also enjoy the wonderful spa in a private atmosphere.

The Indonesian province of Papua in the western part of the island of New Guinea, has become world famous because of its untouched, colorful reefs and great island scenery. Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool are the main islands that make up Raja Ampat or "The Four Kings". However, an area which consists of more than 1500 islands in total.

Picking up passengers from the hotel or from the airport. Guests will have a welcome aboard briefing at approximately 1800 hours.

Some of our passengers have to get up quiet early because some flights will leave early in the morning. Guest who will stay in Sorong will check out after breakfast. A transfer to your hotel will be organized by Ocean Rover.

Ocean Rover has a wide variety of itineraries, from eight days up to 14 days and sometimes longer. In general, longer itineraries will spend more time at the better sites. This itinerary is only a description of the average cruise. In reality, no two cruises are ever the same. The cruise director and captain decide on the best course of action based on prevailing winds and sea conditions. Special marine life sightings will also influence the daily schedule.

The port of Sorong in West Papua is the departure point for all Ocean Rover cruises. Sorong has limited accommodation options for passengers who wish to spend a few days in this area before or after their cruise. The Hotel Sahid Mariat is the best superior tourist class modern hotel in the Sorong area. The hotel has a wonderful modern style of architecture. The guests staying here feel pampered by the sophisticated services provided to them. The variety of hotel amenities makes it one of the elite hotels in Indonesia.

The location of the Hotel Mariat is very close to the city center. Guests staying here have no difficulty in reaching any of the local sites or attractions. A variety of transportation options are available from the road in front of the hotel. The commercial center of the city is also in close proximity, thus the hotel is suitable for both the business and leisure tourists.

The rooms are beautifully decorated and outfitted with a number of modern conveniences which make your stay all the more luxurious and memorable. Also, they are spacious and provide ultimate comfort to the guests with well equipped bathrooms plus 24 hour room service.

The hotel also provides free baggage storage, parking, and laundry facilities.

Picking up passengers from the hotel or from the airport. Guests will have a welcome aboard briefing at approximately 1800 hours.

Departure will either be Sorong or Bitung, see above itineraries for final day schedule.

In December 2009, we began our first cruise to Halmahera. We had an experienced guide on board Ocean Rover who showed us some great dive sites offering a fantastic underwater world. We will continue to explore new dive sites in the area. This cruise will be offered in 2010 and 2011 as well. There will be two cruises each year. One cruise will start at Bitung and end at Sorong. The second cruise will commence in Sorong and end in Bitung.