Blue Manta · Indonesia · 8 Days / 7 Nights
This journey begins with muck diving around Ambon before crossing the Banda Sea to explore remote, seldom-visited islands. The itinerary offers a mix of stunning reefs, dramatic drop-offs, and a chance to visit one of the historical Spice Islands. Divers can anticipate a rich marine ecosystem featuring everything from small critters and sea snakes to larger species like manta rays, sharks, and potentially hammerheads. Max guests on this trip: 20.
Ambon Bay
Guests will be transferred from Pattimura Airport or a local hotel to the vessel, with check-in starting at 1 PM. If arrivals are early enough, check dives may be conducted in Ambon Bay. The boat then commences an overnight voyage.
Good to know: overnight sail
Banda Islands
The day is dedicated to diving in the Banda Islands, an area renowned for its superb visibility, healthy coral gardens, and dense fish populations. There is a possibility of encountering Hammerhead sharks. The day also includes a land excursion to one of the historic Spice Islands.
Good to know: visit to one of the Spice Islands
Banda Islands
Diving continues around the Banda Islands, offering further opportunities to experience the region's fantastic coral coverage and abundant marine life. The crew will be on the lookout for Hammerheads, and a visit to a Spice Island is also on the schedule.
Good to know: visit to one of the Spice Islands
Ring of Fire
The itinerary moves to the 'Ring of Fire,' where dives are focused on volcanic islands and striking seamounts. The main attraction is the search for hammerhead sharks, though divers can also expect to see numerous sea snakes, large schools of fish, reef sharks, and tuna.
Ring of Fire
Exploration of the volcanic islands and seamounts within the 'Ring of Fire' continues. Divers will have more chances to spot pelagic superstars like hammerheads and tunas, alongside encounters with reef sharks and sea snakes.
Ring of Fire
The final day of diving in the 'Ring of Fire' offers more thrilling underwater experiences around its unique geological formations. The area is rich with pelagic life, providing opportunities to see huge schools of fish and potentially sharks.
Hukurila Cave & Molana
Two dives are scheduled for the day at Hukurila Cave and Molana. Following the dives, the vessel will sail back to Ambon. The remainder of the day is free for guests to wash and dry their equipment and relax during the last night on board.
Dive sites: Hukurila Cave, Molana
Good to know: Sail back to Ambon
Ambon
After a light breakfast, check-out occurs between 5 AM and 12 PM. Guests will be transferred to a local hotel or the airport to catch their pre-booked flights for their onward journey.