With a Cheng Ho Liveaboard Private Charter, you can take a 6D5N luxury trip from Ambon, the muck-diving capital of Indonesia, to the historic reefs of the Banda Sea. This is an amazing tour through Indonesia’s famous Spice Islands. This private tour is only for picky divers and thrill-seekers who want to see two of Indonesia’s most unique marine environments in one immersion trip. Your party will have a custom-made itinerary that includes world-class muck diving in Ambon’s famous Laha Bay, where you can see uncommon creatures like the psychedelic frogfish and rhinopias. You will also explore the Banda Sea’s amazing wall dives, colorful coral gardens, and historic sites around Banda Neira. The beautiful Cheng Ho, with its huge deck space and traditional phinisi style, becomes your own private luxury expedition ship. A dedicated crew, a private chef, and expert dive guides will work around your schedule to make sure you have the best conditions for both macro photography and reef exploration.
This private charter for six days is the perfect amount of time to see all that the Spice Islands have to offer while yet having the freedom and privacy that only private travel can provide. Your group has complete freedom to plan each day. You can spend the mornings photographing Ambon’s rare macro species, the afternoons diving at Banda’s pelagic-rich sites, the evenings visiting historic nutmeg plantations, or just relaxing on the Cheng Ho’s huge sun decks while sailing through these famous waters. The ship’s great stability and roomy layout make it perfect for both underwater photographers who need to manage their gear and leisure vacationers. Its traditional craftsmanship makes it the perfect place to make memories that will last a lifetime. This is the best way to see the Spice Islands for people who want both world-class diving and luxury without compromise. Ask today to plan your own trip across Indonesia’s most historic and biodiverse seas on the famous Cheng Ho.
More about Cheng HoDives: Approximately 12 dive in total
Experience: Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
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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La Dolce Vita, but underwater! The design of the boat is stylish and comfy. After a day of diving, the sundecks were great for an Aperol Spritz. The dive deck is big and well-kept. Somehow, the Italian chef on board prepared Indonesian food with an Italian twist. Bellissimo!
