The Blue Manta Liveaboard 8D7N Ambon trip is the best muck diving safari in Indonesia’s animal capital. It will take you to see the amazing things that live underwater in Ambon Bay. This immersive trip concentrates on Ambon’s world-famous diving locations like Laha and Hukurila, where you’ll see unique marine life including psychedelic frogfish, rhinopias, and the hard-to-find Ambon scorpionfish. The Blue Manta is a really nice place to stay that offers up to four dives a day, including night dives, with skilled guides who know every inch of these muck diving paradises. Explore one of the best macro diving spots in the world while enjoying large en-suite staterooms, exquisite meals, and top-notch amenities. The 8-day trip is the perfect length to fully enjoy Ambon’s amazing biodiversity while traveling in style on Indonesia’s most luxurious liveaboard.
The Blue Manta Liveaboard is perfect for underwater photographers and macro fans. It has specific features including a camera room with workstations and charging ports. With a maximum of 30 visitors, you’ll get individual attention and dive locations that aren’t too crowded during your Ambon trip. The 8D7N schedule includes many dives at each of the best spots, giving you the best chance to see and photograph Ambon’s famous uncommon species. You may relax on the big sun deck or take part in marine conservation initiatives between dives. Book today for the best luxury muck diving experience in the middle of Indonesia’s most famous place to see critters!
More about Blue MantaDives: Approximately 18 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
Important Notes
At 2 pm, our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Pattimura Airport, Ambon, or 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.
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, encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, & other pelagic superstars.
Hukurila Cave & Molana. Sail back to Ambon where you will spend your last night on board. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relax, 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 (aka 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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The Blue Manta has everything you need for a great diving vacation. amazing diving, amazing meals, and extremely pleasant service.
