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Be a MemberThe Blue Manta Liveaboard 9D8N Ambon excursion is the best way to see the amazing underwater world of Ambon Bay. It’s also the best muck diving experience in Indonesia’s macro paradise. This longer route allows you access to Ambon’s famous dive locations including Laha, Hukurila, and Pintu Kota, where you’ll see uncommon species like the psychedelic frogfish, rhinopias, and Ambon scorpionfish. The Blue Manta, which is very high-tech, offers up to four dives a day (including specialty night dives) with skilled creature spotters. It also has luxurious features like large cabins with private bathrooms, gourmet meals, and a separate camera room for underwater photographers. The extra day compared to regular itineraries lets you explore Ambon’s many muck diving spots in more depth, making sure you don’t miss any of its famous marine oddities while traveling in unsurpassed comfort.
The Blue Manta Liveaboard is perfect for macro lovers and underwater photographers. It has distinctive facilities including separate camera workstations, professional photo editing spaces, and expert help for taking pictures of Ambon’s unique marine life. With a maximum of 30 guests, you’ll get customized attention at the best muck diving spots during your 9-day trip. The longer time frame lets you visit each place more than once at different tides, which gives you more chances to capture Ambon’s most elusive animals. Relax on the big sun deck, take part in marine conservation projects, or go to photography courses between dives. This 9D8N Ambon trip is the best of the best for muck diving liveaboards. Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime luxury safari in Indonesia’s most famous critter hotspot!
More about Blue MantaDives: Approximately 22 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
Itinerary Extras: Marine Park & Harbour Fee: USD250/pax
Important Notes
At 2 pm, our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Pattimura Airport, Ambon, or a local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting vessel. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make check dive(s) in Ambon Bay before we get underway by 2 pm for overnight sail.
We’ll explore Saparua and Nusa Laut with their pristine coral reefs and then set sail for the Banda Islands.
Diving around Banda Islands with excellent visibility, fantastic coral coverage, and tremendous numbers of fish along with potential Hammerhead sightings, plus a visit to one of the Spice Islands.
Ring of Fire: diving around Volcanic Islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads, encounters many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, & other pelagic superstars.
We will visit Hukurila Cave & Molana and sail back to Ambon where you will spend your last night on board. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relaxation, and if necessary, make early flight arrangements for the trip departure day.
From 5 am to 12 pm: Check-out will take place after a light breakfast and farewells. You will then be transferred to a local hotel or the airport. From there, you can catch your pre-booked flight to Ujung Pandang (also known as Makassar), Jakarta, or Singapore.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (150-200 USD per trip), National Park Fees (200-320 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (20 USD per day), Nitrox Course (220 USD), Private Dive Guide (150 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (220-330 USD), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services (10 USD per item), WiFi internet (35-50 USD per trip), Massage (35 USD per activity).
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It’s hard not to adore diving and eating with new friends in such a lovely place. There are a lot of different dives to choose from, with stunning and colorful reefs, schools of fish, and animals of all shapes and sizes. Even though hammerhead sharks are difficult to spot in November (they’re supposed to be common in September), Cruise Director Evan changed the arrangements so that everyone could see them.