Traveler story
Getting out of Sorong: a liveaboard diver's routing, solved
Donna E. · 2026
The logistics
What another traveler can take from this trip
- Bags tagged through on Garuda so there was no re-check in transit.
- Refundable-where-possible fares chosen so trip insurance would cover the dive dates.
- Booked in 2026, already planning 2027 before the tickets were flown.
The interview
The conversation
What made this trip hard to book yourself?
Getting out of Sorong (SOQ) after a Nov 9 dive checkout, bags tagged through to Jakarta (CGK) on Garuda, aisle seats, and refundable fares so trip insurance would hold. Marin did a fabulous job of helping with a complicated international trip. Organized and efficient. Saved me many hours of frustration and also helped me save money.
How did it feel once it was booked?
Thank you so much for all your help. It definitely made this process easier.
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