The Ilike Liveaboard 10D9N Tual, Ambon adventure is the best liveaboard trip for ambitious divers who want to explore the clean and historically rich rivers of the Maluku archipelago in Eastern Indonesia. This carefully planned 10-day trip starts in Tual, the gateway to the beautiful Kei Islands with their famous white-sand beaches and lively local culture. It then goes via the famous Banda Sea to Ambon, the world-famous muck diving capital. On the elegant Ilike Liveaboard, you’ll see a wide range of underwater settings, from the stunning coral walls and fish-filled reefs of the Kei Archipelago to the exciting pelagic encounters surrounding the volcanic Banda Islands. This Banda Sea liveaboard tour is the perfect mix of adventure and culture. It’s a great way to get away from the usual diving spots in Raja Ampat and Komodo.
The Ilike Liveaboard Tual to Ambon cruise’s distinctive strength is how easily it goes from big reefscapes to close-up encounters with small creatures. The trip is a masterclass in biodiversity. You can float next to sharks and big trevally in the Banda Sea’s powerful currents, and then explore the mysterious black sand slopes of Ambon Bay, which is a holy grail for underwater photographers. The schedule is full with exciting land trips, such visits to the historic Banda Islands, where you can walk through aromatic nutmeg farms and tour forts from the colonial era, following in the footsteps of the ancient Spice Trade. The 10-day Tual to Ambon package on the Ilike Liveaboard is an unmatched and life-changing trip into the heart of the Coral Triangle for discerning divers and photographers who want a full Indonesia liveaboard adventure that includes history, pelagic action, and the world’s best muck diving.
More About IlikeDives: Approximately 24 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 75 minimum logged dives required.
Itinerary Extras: * We require a minimum of 75 logged dives and AOW (or equivalent) certification. If clients have between 50 and 75 logged dives, they can book a private dive guide (subject to availability).
The crew will transfer the Guests from the Airport or Hotel to the ship. After a nice Welcome briefing by our Cruise Director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place – before embarking from the port. Guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.
Final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives – sailing back to the harbor.
After breakfast and check-out, we start preparing for disembarkation. We say goodbye to our guests and wish them farewell! The crew will organize the transfer to the Airport and assist at check-in for onward flights.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Park, Port and Fuel Fees (350 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage.
Ambon
24 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
75 minimum logged dives required
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30 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
75 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat, Ambon
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
No minimum logged dives required
Alor, Flores sea, Komodo Island
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
75 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
29 dives
Certificate: Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
Banda, Forgotten Island, Alor
30 dives
Certificate: Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
I had a great time on Ilike. We loved all the workers who helped us clean our gear and provide it to us before each dive. Great service. The food was so good that it’s hard not to gain weight. The dive site options were also great. We were able to witness a number of creatures.
