Take the Gaia Love liveaboard 12D11N Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands, a top-notch trip from Ambon to the Alor archipelago’s gateway at Kalbahi. This trip will take you on an amazing adventure to the heart of the secluded Banda Sea. This 12-day trip on the sumptuous Gaia Love is carefully planned for daring divers who want to see unspoiled reefs and go off the beaten path. You start your trip at Ambon and sail east to the famous Forgotten Islands (Pulau-Pulau Tersembunyi). These are a chain of pristine atolls and volcanic islands that are home to huge schools of barracuda, shark colonies, and stunning coral walls that only a few people see each year. For expert divers and underwater photographers who want a real frontier experience, this Banda Sea and Forgotten Islands liveaboard is the best choice. It gives you a rare look at one of the cleanest and most biologically diverse marine habitats on Earth.
The Gaia Love Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands voyage is a masterclass in diving in distant areas. It lasts for 12 days and takes you deep into the Banda Sea’s most isolated habitats. The schedule is carefully planned to include as many pelagic encounters as possible, from diving the nutrient-rich slopes of the Forgotten Islands to exploring the colorful coral reefs around the Tanimbar Islands’ secluded communities. As you get closer to the Alor archipelago, the trip reaches its end after passing through a sea of active volcanoes and deep water canals. You will explore these far-off territories in style and safety on the Gaia Love, which is known for being comfortable and able to go on expeditions. This 12-day Ambon to Kalbahi expedition is the best Indonesia liveaboard program for serious divers who want to explore distant areas. It takes you on an experience through the true untamed heart of the Coral Triangle that will change your life.
More about Gaia LoveDives: Approximately 30 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 50 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.
Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics and are at the Captain&rsquo’s discretion.
Embark from Ambon. Check dive in the afternoon.
3-4 dives per day, including a night dive where possible.
2 dives will be planned when crossing.
Typical a day on board:
Activities:
Sail back to Kalbahi.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (20 USD per day), National Park Fees (35 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (40-50 USD per trip), Gratuities, Visas and Fees, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages (72,000-480,000 IDR per item), Nitrox (240,000 IDR per day), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Laundry / Pressing Services (24,000 IDR per item), WiFi internet, Massage (560,000 IDR per activity).
Ambon, Banda Island, Forgotten Island
27 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Ambon, Raja Ampat South
29 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
29 dives
Certificate: Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
Banda Island, Forgotten Isalnd
26 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
29 dives
Certificate: Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
Alor, Banda, Ambon
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Stingrays, fish & coral Smiling crew
