The Seahorse liveaboard 12D11N Ambon, Forgotten Islands is a great way to explore the legendary critter diving of Ambon and the untouched wilderness of the Forgotten Islands (Pulau-Pulau Tersembunyi). It is a trip on the traditional Phinisi schooner Seahorse. This 12-day trip starts in Ambon Bay, where you’ll look for uncommon macro wonders like the multicolored frogfish on famous black sand slopes. Then you’ll cruise southeast into the Banda Sea’s secluded center. Your goal is to get to the Forgotten Islands, a group of secluded atolls and volcanic islands that are famous for their shark gatherings, huge schools of pelagic fish, and coral walls that only a few divers witness each year. This liveaboard trip to the Ambon and Forgotten Islands is the best choice for experienced divers looking for a real frontier adventure that includes everything from close-up macro encounters to wild, blue-water pelagic action.
The Seahorse Liveaboard Ambon, Forgotten Islands cruise is a master class in exploring distant places. It takes you to one of Indonesia’s most hidden archipelagos on a real sailing trip. This ambitious route needs to take 12 days because it needs that much time to cross the open Banda Sea and fully experience the stunning biodiversity of the Forgotten Islands, where thriving reefs meet steep drop-offs in clear water. Living on the traditional Seahorse creates a strong sense of camaraderie among the crew, which is the perfect way to spend days exploring new dive locations. This 12-day Phinisi odyssey is the best way to connect with the true untamed heart of the Coral Triangle for adventurous divers and underwater photographers looking for a real Indonesia liveaboard tour that reflects the best of off-the-beaten-path travel.
More About SeahorseDives: Approximately 33 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Itinerary Outline
The following is an outline of the trip. We do not describe specific destinations as these are subject to change on a trip-by-trip basis.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Water Ski, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (100-200 EUR), National Park Fees (150-250 EUR).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Laundry / Pressing Services (1-2 EUR per item), Massage (20 EUR per activity).
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The coral fields, the schools of fish, the pelagics, and everything else are amazing. Great for people who like macros. A unique gift for the many and big manta rays. A crew that really looks out for you and a terrific captain. There will be a calm sea and sunshine.
