Through two of Indonesia’s most biodiverse areas, the Aurora 12D11N Ambon to Raja Ampat liveaboard voyage presents an unmatched diving experience. Beginning from Ambon, renowned for its world-class muck diving and uncommon species, the trip moves into the amazing reefs and vivid marine life of the Banda Sea before ending in the fabled seas of Raja Ampat. Divers will come across everything from macro marvels like flamboyant cuttlefish and ghost pipefish to schooling hammerheads, magnificent manta rays, and active coral gardens along the way.
Guests will visit a combination of historical spice trade islands, secluded atolls, and marine-rich habitats with the Aurora 12D11N Ambon itinerary, therefore guaranteeing a well-rounded and immersive diving experience. From peaceful lagoon explorations to exciting drift dives, this trip perfectly captures the underwater riches of Indonesia. Supported by the knowledgeable crew and cozy Aurora liveaboard facilities, divers may completely appreciate the beauty and variety of these globally recognized waters.
More About Aurora LiveaboardDives: Approximately 30 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives.
Our staff will pick you up at the airport and bring you to Aurora for immediate boarding. As soon as all the guests are on board, we will lift the anchor and sail to our first destination.
Nusa Laut has spectacular reefs and wonderful coral gardens. Schools of surgeonfish, big eye trevallies, and plenty of reef fish can be found here. For the night dive, we will be critter hunting under a pier.
The waters here are full of fish, reef sharks, and tuna. As a small bonus for bird lovers, many species can be observed around the island: brown boobies, red-footed boobies, and frigate birds.
Pulau hatta / Karang hatta: We will dive into both sloping reefs and vertical walls. The current attracts many fish: fusiliers, dogtooth tuna, eagle rays, barracuda, and sometimes sharks. On the reef, are soft corals, leather corals, big-eye trevallies, and turtles.
The small island of Koon has a vertical wall and a slope where the current curls, pushing schools of trevallies, batfish, and barracuda in. Reef sharks are common, but the stars of the show are the giant groupers, the largest of which reaches a size of 3m! Quite exciting dives!
So many Islands to visit and so many different dive spots. We will cruise around JILLIET, FIABAJET, WALIB, WAJIL, JEF PELE, MESENTA, BOO, etc… The Aurora Crew will assure you as many dives as possible to completely appreciate this wonderful and beautiful area.
Farondi Islands, about 20km east of Misool, are a popular destination for divers because of the unique seascape: tunnels, caverns, and diving to colorful walls.
Fam Island is the definition of paradise. A combination of stunning landscapes, marvelous coral gardens, and exceptionally rich marine biodiversity.
Here we will have the chance to visit a typical fishermen’s village, but the morning will be dedicated to spotting Manta rays, Wobbegong sharks, and much more.
After a nice breakfast on board, our Aurora crew will organize, according to your flight schedules, your transfer to the airport of Sorong.
Included: VAT, National Park Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Gratuities (15 USD per day), Port Fees (200-250 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages (3-45 USD per item), Nitrox, Nitrox Course (190 USD), Private Dive Guide (65 USD per day), Rental Gear (25 USD per day), Scuba Diving Courses (360-400 USD), Snorkel Gear (10 USD per day), Laundry / Pressing Services.
Ambon, Banda Island
24 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Ambon, Banda Island, Raja Ampat
30 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Manokwari
25 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Bitung, Lembeh, Mahangetang, Tifore
25 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Raja Ampat
24 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Raja Ampat Central
15 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Lembeh
33 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
Raja Ampat, Banda Islands
33 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
The Best of Banda Sea
24 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Banda Island, Ambon
23 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Private Charter
Alor, Forgotten Island, Banda Island, Ambon
29 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Buceo Misool y Banda sea.
A unique experience, everything was wonderful. Not only the diving, which was spectacular, but the entire crew, the guides and the cruise director Guillaume, who did everything possible to make the cruise unrepeatable. The kitchen was spectacular, and the cleanliness was impeccable. I will definitely repeat. Thanks to my guide Tiam who was attentive to my safety and made sure I saw even the smallest of marine animals.
