Ambai Liveaboard

Starting amazing diving trips with Ambai Liveaboard. Discover the best dive locations in Indonesia, rich marine life, and first-rate board comfort.

Renowned 32-meter vessel the Ambai Liveaboard welcomes divers to start year-round trips exploring the stunning and biodiverse areas of Komodo, Banda Sea, The Forgotten Islands, and Raja Ampat. With a committed and experienced crew of sixteen, the Ambai guarantees the passengers’ comfort and happiness both in and out of the sea. In eight premium cabins, each with separate climate control and a private bathroom with a shower, the liveaboard can house up to 16 passengers. The air-conditioned salon, shadow deck, sun deck—all of which offer elegant, comfortable seats within calm surroundings—allows guests to relax.

The Ambai boasts first-rate facilities for dive aficionados including a large dive deck, three dive tenders, nitrox, and four dive guides. The ship takes great satisfaction in providing hassle-free diving; the friendly crew helps scuba divers to guarantee a great diving safari. The Ambai offers underwater photographers a specific camera room where they may keep and get ready their gear. After the amazing dives of the day, guests may view their pictures and movies on a big screen in the lounge. Guests of the Ambai can see the beauties of the Indonesian archipelago by means of cruises from 8 to 15 nights.

Eight boutique cabins on the Ambai Indonesian liveaboard each with individually controlled air conditioning and hot water ensuite bathrooms. Photographers will value the specially set apart space for camera maintenance and preparation. Able to accommodate all three dive tenders concurrently, the spacious dive deck at the rear of the main deck offers simple and direct access to the dive platform. With a crew of eighteen, the MV Ambai guarantees first-rate service from loading and unloading large diving equipment to offering free towels and toiletries including soap, shampoo, and toothpaste.

Designed from traditional materials like Ironwood and tropical oak, the MV Ambai is a custom-built-for-diving vessel launched in July 2012. Designed with an eye toward the best liveaboard scuba diving cruise experience, the boat provides comfort and convenience all during the trip. Before every dive, divers use the air-conditioned café on the main deck as their briefing spot. A huge flat screen in the middle room also lets photographers and videographers present their film and captures at the end of every exciting day. Complementing the common rooms are an indoor lounge, large shadow deck sections, and a sundeck guarantees a whole and fun liveaboard experience.

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Cabin

Double/Twin Bed Cabins

4 cabins situated on the lower deck. Each cabin is with 1 single bed and 1 double bed, air conditioning, portholes, a private bathroom, hot water, reading lights, cabinet, shelves & mirrors, a small desk, space for luggage, a fire warning system, life jackets & fire extinguishers.

  • Max occupancy: 2 people
  • Bedding: Single and Double
  • Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
  • Aircon: Aircon with control in room

Twin Bed Cabins

2 cabins situated on the lower deck. Each cabin is with 2 single beds, air conditioning, portholes, a private bathroom, hot water, reading lights, cabinet, shelves & mirrors, a small desk, space for luggage, a fire warning system, life jackets & fire extinguishers.

  • Max occupancy: 2 people
  • Bedding:Twin (2 Single)
  • Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
  • Aircon: Aircon with control in room

Double Bed Cabins Sea View

Situated on the upper deck. Each cabin is with air conditioning, windows, a private bathroom, hot water, reading lights, cabinet, shelves & mirrors, a small desk, space for luggage, a fire warning system, life jackets & fire extinguishers.

  • Max occupancy: 2 people
  • Bedding: Double Bed
  • Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
  • Aircon: Aircon with control in room
Video
Gallery
Boat Features
  • Laundry Service
  • Camera Station
  • Massage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Library
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Camera room with table and charging point
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Free Internet
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Outside Showers
  • Family Cabins
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Kayaks On-Board
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Naturalist Itineraries
  • Dedicated Local & International Crew
  • Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
  • Leisure Deck
  • Observation Deck
  • Bar
  • Available for Charter
  • Naturalist Guide
  • Water Ski
Food & Drinks
  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Buffet style
  • Beer available
  • Snacks All Day
  • Vegan Options
  • Fine Wines Selection
  • Free Soft Drinks
  • Wine Available
  • Fine Cuisine
  • Beach BBQ
  • Welcome Cocktails

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Nitrox available
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Sidemount Diving
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • Free Nitrox

The crew speaks English, French, Spanish, and Indonesian.

Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing.

  • Full Equipment (with: BCD, Dive Computer, Fins, Mask, Regulator, Wetsuit)40 EUR per day
  • 15L tanks65 EUR per trip
  • BCD10 EUR per day
  • Dive Computer10 EUR per day
  • Dive Light8 EUR per activity
  • Fins5 EUR per day
  • SMB5 EUR per day
  • Regulator10 EUR per day
  • Snorkel Gear10 EUR per day
  • Mask5 EUR per day
  • Nitrox tankIncluded
  • Wetsuit10 EUR per day
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
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Boat Specifications
  • Year built2012
  • Length32 m
  • Beam7.5 m
  • Cruising speed8 knots
  • EnginesMarine engine Mitsubishi 600 Hp
  • Max guests16
  • Number of cabins8
  • Number of bathrooms8
  • Tenders3 x 50HP Yamaha
  • Water capacity15000 liters
  • Freshwater maker10000 liters per day
  • Fuel capacity14000 liters
Boat Navigation and Safety
  • Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • Fishfinder
  • Crew trained in first aid
Ambai Packages
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Ambai 10D9N

10 Days 9 Nights

Raja Ampat
24 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$5,254
$5,054
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2025-12-1515 Dec 2025Sorong - Sorong$50548 left spaces
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Ambai 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Banda, Ambon, Triton Bay
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$6,377
$6,177
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2025-11-0505 Nov 2025Ambon - Kaimana$61779 left spaces
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Ambai 13D12N

13 Days 12 Nights

Forgotten Island, Banda, Ambon
36 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$6,939
$6,739
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2025-10-2020 Oct 2025Saumlaki - Ambon$67395 left spaces
2027-10-1111 Oct 2027Ambon - Saumlaki$6865 / $711716 left spaces
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Ambai 15D14N

15 Days 14 Nights

Halmahera, Misool, Banda Island
42 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$7,960
$7,760
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2025-09-1818 Sep 2025Ternate - Ambon$77607 left spaces
2026-09-2424 Sep 2026Ternate - Ambon$7905 / $819613 left spaces
2027-09-2424 Sep 2027Ternate - Ambon$7905 / $819616 left spaces
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Ambai 10D9N

10 Days 9 Nights

Halmahera
27 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$5,162
$4,962
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2025-07-2020 Jul 2025Ternate - Ternate$4962 / $51484 left spaces
2025-08-0101 Aug 2025Ternate - Ternate$4962 / $514810 left spaces
2025-08-1313 Aug 2025Ternate - Ternate$49624 left spaces
2025-08-2525 Aug 2025Ternate - Ternate$4962 / $514814 left spaces
2025-09-0606 Sep 2025Ternate - Ternate$4962 / $51488 left spaces
2026-07-1515 Jul 2026Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526910 left spaces
2026-07-2727 Jul 2026Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526916 left spaces
2026-08-0808 Aug 2026Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526916 left spaces
2026-08-2020 Aug 2026Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526916 left spaces
2026-09-0101 Sep 2026Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526916 left spaces
2026-09-1212 Sep 2026Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526916 left spaces
2027-07-1515 Jul 2027Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526916 left spaces
2027-07-2727 Jul 2027Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526916 left spaces
2027-08-0808 Aug 2027Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526914 left spaces
2027-09-0101 Sep 2027Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526916 left spaces
2027-09-1212 Sep 2027Ternate - Ternate$5082 / $526916 left spaces
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Ambai 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Manado, Gorontalo, Togian Island
34 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$6,265
$6,065
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2025-05-1414 May 2025Bitung - Luwuk$60656 left spaces
2026-05-2121 May 2026Bitung - Luwuk$6178 / $640516 left spaces
2027-05-1212 May 2027Bitung - Luwuk$6178 / $640516 left spaces
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Ambai 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Raja Ampat Ultimate
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$6,411
$6,211
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2026-01-1010 Jan 2026Sorong - Sorong$6211 10 left spaces
2026-02-2323 Feb 2026Sorong - Sorong$6211 / $643911 left spaces
2026-04-0808 Apr 2026Sorong - Sorong$6211 / $643915 left spaces
2026-04-2222 Apr 2026Sorong - Sorong$6211 / $643916 left spaces
2026-12-0808 Dec 2026Sorong - Sorong$6211 / $643916 left spaces
2027-01-0707 Jan 2027Sorong - Sorong$6211 / $643916 left spaces
2027-01-2121 Jan 2027Sorong - Sorong$6211 / $643916 left spaces
2027-03-3030 Mar 2027Sorong - Sorong$6211 / $643916 left spaces
2027-04-1313 Apr 2027Sorong - Sorong$6211 / $643916 left spaces
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Ambai 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Triton Bay, Raja Ampat
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$6,265
$6,065
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2025-11-1818 Nov 2025Kaimana - Sorong$6065 / $629210 left spaces
2026-11-2323 Nov 2026Kaimana - Sorong$6178 / $640516 left spaces
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Ambai 13D12N

13 Days 12 Nights

Raja Ampat, Triton Bay
36 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$6,816
$6,616
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2025-03-0909 Mar 2025Kaimana - Sorong$66169 left spaces
2026-03-2424 Mar 2026Kaimana - Sorong$6740 / $698716 left spaces
2027-11-1010 Nov 2027Sorong - Kaimana$6740 / $698716 left spaces
2027-11-2525 Nov 2027Kaimana - Sorong$6740 / $698716 left spaces
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