Take a memorable trip into the Coral Triangle’s heart with a Cheng Ho Liveaboard Private Charter on a groundbreaking 11D10N adventure from Alor’s seamounts, which are full of pelagic life, to Ambon, which is known for its muck diving. This unique private charter is the best choice for professional divers and explorers. It gives your group 11 days to completely explore the most biodiverse and logistically difficult waters in Eastern Indonesia. Your custom itinerary opens up world-class extremes: diving Alor’s famous Kal’s Dream for schooling hammerheads and thrilling drift dives, crossing the Banda Sea’s deep, blue waters, and spending days looking for Ambon’s legendary rare critters, like the psychedelic frogfish and rhinopias at Laha Bay. The famous Cheng Ho, with its unmatched size and traditional grandeur, becomes your own private expedition ship. A dedicated crew, a private chef, and skilled diving guides will work around your schedule so you never miss a dive or a moment of discovery.
Choosing an 11-day private charter on this isolated route isn’t a luxury; it’s a must if you want to conquer this frontier with full freedom, comfort, and depth. This longer time gives your group a chance to really get to know each place: wait for the right currents at important spots like Pura Island, plan numerous dives to photograph rare species, and include interesting cultural visits to traditional communities that few travelers ever see. The Cheng Ho has a huge deck and is known for being very stable, making it the perfect place for underwater photographers to set up their gear and for everyone to unwind after days of exploring. This is the best liveaboard trip for serious photographers, adventurous families, and parties that want a true once-in-a-lifetime itinerary that takes them from Alor’s adrenaline to Ambon’s strange beauty. Ask today to plan your own unique pioneering cruise on a real Indonesian maritime historical icon.
More about Cheng HoDives: Approximately 27 dive in total
Experience: Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Marine Life: Snapper, bump head, blunt head parrotfish, turtles, sharks, moray eels, dog-toothed tuna, fusiliers, jacks, Hammerhead, thresher and silvertip sharks, mobula rays, whales, dolphins and much more.
Sea Safari crew will transfer the Guests from Alor Airport or Hotel to the ship. After a nice Welcome briefing by our Cruise Director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place – before embarking Alor. Guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive, if possible. When crossing, only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.
Final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives – sailing towards Ambon.
After breakfast and check-out, we start preparing for disembarkation in Ambon. We say goodbye to our guests and wish them farewell! Sea Safari crew will organize the transfer to the Airport and assist at check-in for onward flights.
Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (25-35 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (250 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (60-570 USD), Laundry / Pressing Services.
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