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Private journey

Maratua Island Retreat

Slow down and make room for a remote island escape.

A manta ray and a diver in open blue water

The journey

An unhurried island stay for divers willing to travel a little further. Flights, group size and diving experience guide a considered plan for transfers, accommodation and diving.

Duration
Suggested 7 days / 6 nights
Group size
Up to 6 divers
Diving
Dive days tailored to your preferences
Languages
English / Chinese

What shapes this journey

  • An island stay with diving
  • Transfers planned around flights
  • A private itinerary for your group

Stay and connections

Island accommodation matched to your needs
Arrival and island transfers planned around flights

A day-by-day outline

Final routes, dive sites and activities follow the confirmed itinerary and operator decisions.

DAY 1Arrive and settle in

Meet at the agreed point, transfer to your accommodation or vessel, check equipment and diving documents, and review the journey. Meeting details will be provided after confirmation.

DAY 2Explore at your own pace

Follow your agreed private itinerary with diving or time at leisure. Stays, transfers, dive days and activities for non-diving companions can all be discussed while planning.

DAY 3Explore at your own pace

Follow your agreed private itinerary with diving or time at leisure. Stays, transfers, dive days and activities for non-diving companions can all be discussed while planning.

DAY 4Explore at your own pace

Follow your agreed private itinerary with diving or time at leisure. Stays, transfers, dive days and activities for non-diving companions can all be discussed while planning.

DAY 5Explore at your own pace

Follow your agreed private itinerary with diving or time at leisure. Stays, transfers, dive days and activities for non-diving companions can all be discussed while planning.

DAY 6Final dive plans and time to unwind

Activities depend on return flights, operator arrangements and conditions, with room to pack equipment, relax and share stories.

DAY 7Departure

Check out and take your return transfer. The timing between your final dive and flight will be reviewed with the dive operator for your itinerary and applicable guidance.

What to budget for

Included

  • Twin-share accommodation for the agreed nights
  • Agreed dives, standard tanks and weights
  • Local transfers within the agreed scope
  • Meals as specified for the vessel or stay

To confirm or arrange separately

  • International and domestic flights, visas
  • Travel and dive insurance
  • Equipment rental, nitrox and specialist supplements
  • Local taxes, park fees, gratuities and single supplements

Inclusions, local taxes, currency, payment and cancellation terms are confirmed in your formal quotation.

Before you go

Is this journey right for me?

Certified divers; pre-trip experience review. Please share your certification, logged dives, recent diving and relevant experience. Final participation requirements are confirmed by the operator.

What equipment and documents will I need?

Passport, certification, dive log, applicable insurance documents and personal equipment. A complete list, rental availability and operator requirements will be confirmed before departure.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. Conditions, weather, flights and operations may affect the route. Wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed. Changes follow confirmed terms and circumstances on the day.

How are pricing, payment and cancellation confirmed?

Your travel consultant will provide a full quotation, payment details and cancellation terms before arrangements are confirmed.