With the Ambai liveaboard 10D9N Ternate, you may go on a groundbreaking trip to the remote core of the Halmahera Sea. This is a top-notch adventure on the famous KM Ambai that opens up the clear, fish-rich seas around the volcanic islands of North Maluku. This 10-day trip starts on the historic spice island of Ternate, which is your entry to the great dive sites of Halmahera, including as the world-famous Lembah (Kie Besi), known for its exciting drift dives, schools of hammerhead sharks, and huge coral-covered walls. This Ternate liveaboard is the best choice for experienced divers who want to dive in remote, wild places away from other people. It takes you to one of Indonesia’s last true diving frontiers, where colorful reefs meet stunning volcanic seascapes and there is always pelagic action.
The 10-day itinerary for the Ambai Liveaboard Ternate is a master class in focused exploration. It uses the ship’s history as an expedition ship and its stability to make the most of your time in Halmahera’s most famous ecosystems. The trip is well-planned to include many dives at famous spots in the Weda and Gebe areas, where clear waters and strong currents make it easy to see schools of barracuda, tuna, reef sharks, and beautiful eagle rays. Life on the famous Ambai gives you a real sense of discovery. You spend your days exploring stunning underwater landscapes and your nights anchored in quiet, lonely bays. For the adventurous diver looking for a real Indonesia liveaboard package focused on the wild, unspoiled beauty of Halmahera, this 10-day trip from Ternate offers a powerful and life-changing connection with one of the Coral Triangle’s most exciting and pristine marine environments.
More About AmbaiDives: Approximately 27 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Itinerary Extras: Park & Port fees – 200 €/pax (paid on board) Fuel surcharge – 50 €/ pax (paid on board)
Marine Life: Baracuda Schools, Mantas, Sharks, Hippocampus Denise, Bagibant, Rhinopias, Wonderpus, Mimic Octopus, Nudibranchs.
Spots: Halmahera – Welcome to Ternate airport by the MV Ambai crew. Transfer to the boat. Welcome drink, Cabin allocation, ship orientation, Safety Briefing, Crew introduction, and necessary dive paperwork will take place before departing. During the first day take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. We propose one check dive in the afternoon. *Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors
Spots: Halmahera – 3 dives and 1-night dive close to the islands of Ternate, Tidore, and Mare.
Spots: Halmahera – Croup of Goraici islands. 3 dives + 1-night dive.
Spots: Halmahera – 3 dives + night dive at the North of Patientie strait.
Spots: Halmahera – 3 dives + night dive at the North of Patientie strait.
Spots: Halmahera – The small island of Pigajara in the South of the strait, close to Bacan island. 3 dives. (including a wooden shipwreck)
Spots: Halmahera – South Bacan Island, 3 dives and night dive, including muck dive close to the village of Labuan.
Spots: Halmahera
4 dives in the North of Bacan and Goraici
Spots: Halmahera – Last 2 dives in Goraici. Then heading back to Ternate. If the schedule allows, we will visit the fort of Ternate.
Spots: Halmahera – Check out and transfer to the airport or hotel downtown.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Water Ski, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (100-200 EUR per trip), National Park Fees (150-250 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage (10-15 EUR).
Manado, Gorontalo, Togian Island
34 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Lembeh
36 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Forgotten Island, Banda, Ambon
36 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Triton Bay, Raja Ampat
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Ambon, Banda Sea
24 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Triton Bay, Raja Ampat
33 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Thanks to the cruise director and the crew of the Ambai for making our voyage so special. They were friendly, warm, and very helpful, which let us concentrate on diving. There was always enough food, and it was always good. It was an amazing vacation all around, and every serious diver should go!
