Traditional phinisi · Komodo, Indonesia
Dalam Indonesia · Since 2026
Scuba Diving · Breathwork · Kirtan · Somatic Movement
Transformational liveaboard retreats in the Indonesian archipelago.
What This Is
For 10 days, we live on a traditional Indonesian phinisi sailing through some of the most biodiverse waters on earth. We dive three times a day. We breathe deeply at sunrise on deck. We move our bodies in ways that release what words cannot reach. We sing together under stars with no horizon.
You will go places in the ocean — and in yourself — that you didn't know existed.
Every element is designed to work together. The diving opens you. The breathwork integrates what the depth stirs up. The kirtan and movement process what emerges at night. By day five, people surprise themselves.
Traditional phinisi · Komodo, Indonesia
The Method
At 18 meters, your nervous system resets. The chatter stops. You are present in a way nothing on land produces. We use that state deliberately — diving in the morning, integrating in the afternoon, processing with the group at night.
Breathwork primes you before each dive. Somatic movement and kirtan unlock what the depth stirs up. The group holds what surfaces. Over ten days, the pattern compounds — each dive and each session builds on the last.
Daily Rhythm
06:00
45 minutes on the upper deck as the boat drifts through glassy water. Set the nervous system for the day ahead.
07:00
Fresh local food prepared by the boat's chef. Time to be quiet, journal, or watch the ocean wake up.
08:00
Briefing, entry, 50–60 minutes in the water. Your dive instructor in with you. Back on deck by 10:30.
11:00
30 minutes. What did you notice? Share or stay silent — both welcome. A journaling prompt to hold the experience.
12:30
Often the best dive of the day. Stronger sites, deeper presence. Back by 14:30.
14:30
The afternoon moves slowly on purpose. Eat, nap, read, float.
16:00
60–75 minutes. No performance. No choreography. Just your body, the boat rocking, and permission to feel what's here.
17:30
Sunset watching. Journaling. Swimming. Silence. Or a third dive for those who want it.
19:00
Long table, real conversation. The kind that only happens when you've spent the day at depth together.
20:30
Rotating: group kirtan, cacao ceremony, sharing circle, sound bath, fire ceremony on the beach. The container closes the day.
Raja Ampat · West Papua, Indonesia
The 10-Day Arc
Each day builds on the last. The arc moves from arrival and opening, through descent and surrender, toward depth and integration, and finally to completion and return. You don't just accumulate experiences — you land them.
Day 1
Arrival & Opening
Embarkation, boat orientation, welcome ceremony, intentions circle.
Day 2
Descend
First dives, breathwork introduction, group agreements, evening kirtan.
Day 3
Surrender
Stronger sites, deep emotional breathwork session, afternoon somatic dance.
Day 4
The Unknown
Night dive, morning silence practice, cacao ceremony at sunset.
Day 5
Dissolution
Peak dive day. Deep somatic session. Free evening — no program.
Day 6
Stillness
Rest or gentle dive. Solo journaling. Two hours of guided meditation at anchor.
Day 7
Expansion
Return to strong dives. Morning dance meditation. Sound ceremony at sunset.
Day 8
Clarity
Final big dive day. Letter to self. Full kirtan evening under the stars.
Day 9
Integration
Light dive. Afternoon workshop: what are you bringing home? Group meal.
Day 10
Return
Sunrise final ceremony. Disembarkation. Optional group lunch before departures.
Manta ray · Nusa Penida, Bali
Where We Go
We don't pick one place and stay — we follow the fleet, moving between Indonesia's greatest destinations as each comes into its best season. No dead months.
November – April
The highest marine biodiversity on earth. Mantas by the dozens. Coral so dense it defies belief. Remote, untouched, otherworldly. Departures from Sorong.
April – November
The most iconic diving in Southeast Asia. Reef sharks, strong currents, and the world above water to match. Komodo dragons on land at dawn. Departures from Labuan Bajo.
Year-Round · 2–3 Days
Introductory retreats departing from Bali. Mola mola and manta rays. A first taste of what's possible — and a gateway to the longer journeys.
Who This Is For
Open Water certified is enough. We handle everything else.
This is for you if…
This is not for you if…
Your Guide
I'm a French diving instructor living in Bali. I've spent years underwater in Indonesia, and I know what the ocean does to people who give it their full attention.
I built Dalam Indonesia because I wanted retreats that go as deep as the dives. Breathwork and kirtan aren't add-ons here — they're integral to the same experience. Every element of the program is designed to work together.
I lead the diving. A co-facilitator joins each trip for the breathwork and somatic work. Small groups. Close attention. No spectators.
English · Français
Investment
All prices per person. Maximum 10 guests per trip.
Founding Rate
$2,800
3 spots · First bookings ever
The lowest price this retreat will ever be offered. For the people who say yes first.
Early Bird
$3,200
4 spots · Book 90+ days out
Reserve your spot with a 40% deposit. Balance due 60 days before departure.
Standard
$3,600
3 spots · Regular price
Full experience. Same boat, same program, same group.
Nusa Penida Short Retreats (2–3 nights): from $650 per person · Departing from Bali
Questions
Do I need to be an experienced diver?
Open Water certification (PADI, SSI, or equivalent) is all you need. We do a skills refresh on day one if it's been a while. More experienced divers will find the sites equally rewarding — the depth of experience here is not about technical level.
Can I come if I've never done breathwork or kirtan?
Yes — and most guests haven't. No background, no beliefs, no previous experience required. Everything is explained and invitation-based. You participate at whatever level feels right.
What is the boat like?
A traditional Indonesian phinisi — the iconic two-masted wooden sailing vessel. Private cabins with air-conditioning, a shared salon, a large open upper deck for ceremonies, breathwork, and sunsets. Think: beautiful, soulful, not a hotel.
How many people per trip?
8 to 10 guests maximum. We keep it intentionally small so every person gets real attention — in the water and in the group process.
What languages are spoken?
English and French. The retreat runs bilingually whenever French speakers are present. All written materials are available in both languages.
Is this physically demanding?
Moderate. The diving is suitable for recreational Open Water divers. The wellness programming is invitation-based — you set your own level. The main requirement is a willingness to show up fully.
What is the cancellation policy?
Deposits are non-refundable but transferable to another trip date within 12 months. The balance is refundable up to 60 days before departure. We strongly recommend travel insurance.
Where do I fly into?
For Komodo trips: fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) — direct flights from Bali (45 min). For Raja Ampat: fly to Sorong (SOQ) via Makassar or Jakarta. We send all logistics and transfer details after booking.
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