Blue Manta 11D10N

The Blue Manta Liveaboard 11D10N Ambon to Kaimana adventure will take you on an amazing underwater journey through two of Indonesia’s most beautiful and unique marine habitats. This high-end itinerary starts in Ambon Bay, the world’s muck diving capital. There, you’ll see rare creatures like psychedelic frogfish and rhinopias at famous sites like Laha and Hukurila. Then, you’ll cruise to the beautiful reefs of Kaimana to see stunning soft coral gardens at Four Kings and pelagic action at Eagle Rock. On the sumptuous Blue Manta, you may go on up to four dives a day with skilled instructors and see everything from Ambon’s amazing macro life to Kaimana’s colorful reefs and schools of barracuda. The long 11-day trip lets you fully explore these different underwater worlds. You may rest in your spacious en-suite stateroom, enjoy gourmet meals, and soak up the sun on the deck with panoramic views between dives in these secluded island paradises.

The Blue Manta Liveaboard is perfect for picky divers since it offers the best mix of adventure and comfort. It has modern amenities and customized service for only 30 guests. The 11D10N schedule includes exceptional activities like night dives in Ambon’s muck diving paradise and exciting drift dives in Kaimana’s currents. These activities are the best way to get the best of both macro and wide-angle underwater photography. When you’re not diving, you can visit traditional fishing villages, help protect marine life, or just relax while cruising through Indonesia’s beautiful islands. This trip is one of the most unique liveaboard experiences in Indonesia. Book early to make sure you get a spot on this amazing tour through the Coral Triangle’s hidden beauties!

Dives: Approximately 28 dives in total

Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.

Day 1. (0-2 dives) 2 pm. Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Pattimura Airport, Ambon, or a local hotel and transfer you to your waiting Manta 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.

Day 2-3. (3 dives x2 days) 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.

Day 4-6. (3 dives x3 days) Ring of Fire: diving around Volcanic Islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads, encountering many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, & other pelagic superstars. Sail overnight to Kurkap.

Day 7. (3 dives) Kurkap Island: Beautiful clear reef & wall dives with an amazing abundance & array of aquatic life.

Day 8-9. (3-4 dives x2 days) Triton Bay area: Little Komodo, Macro Wall, 3 Rocks, Larry’s Heaven, Faukate Manta, Walker’s reef, night dives with ‘walking’ shark. Including an exploration down the South-East coastline.

Day 10. (0-2 dives)More dives around the Triton Bay area or a chance to snorkel with whale sharks where there are fishing platforms called Bagans, off a small village, Namatota Island. Sail to Kaimana, West Papua. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, have lunch, and rest & relaxation.

Day 11. (0 dives) 5 am-12 pm. Check out after light breakfast & farewells, and transfer to the airport. Departure from Port of Kaimana to local hotel or transfer to Kamana Airport (transfer 30-45 mins).