Seaisee · Indonesia · 9 nights
This liveaboard journey through the Alor and Banda Sea regions of Indonesia offers an exceptional diving experience aboard the MV SEAISSE. Guests will explore a diverse range of dive sites, from vibrant coral reefs and volcanic slopes to remote islands teeming with marine life. The itinerary provides flexibility, allowing the dive director to choose the best sites based on local conditions and guest preferences. Expect encounters with a wide array of pelagic species and fascinating macro critters throughout this captivating route.
Upon arrival in Alor, guests will be transferred from the airport or local hotels to the vessel. Check-in and cabin assignments will be completed, followed by a welcome briefing where the crew will introduce themselves and outline the trip's safety procedures. An afternoon dive may be offered to allow divers to acclimatize.
Diving in Alor offers a mix of vibrant reefs and unique critter encounters. The area is known for its strong currents, which bring in rich nutrients, supporting diverse marine ecosystems. Expect to explore walls, pinnacles, and sloping reefs, with opportunities for both wide-angle photography and macro observations.
Dive sites: Pantar Strait, Pantar, Alor Wetar, Clown Valley, Hundrends, Anemones Cave, Loch, Plateau Reta
Diving in Alor offers a mix of vibrant reefs and unique critter encounters. The area is known for its strong currents, which bring in rich nutrients, supporting diverse marine ecosystems. Expect to explore walls, pinnacles, and sloping reefs, with opportunities for both wide-angle photography and macro observations.
Dive sites: Pantar Strait, Pantar, Alor Wetar, Clown Valley, Hundrends, Anemones Cave, Loch, Plateau Reta
The areas around Wetar and Reong Islands feature healthy reef ecosystems with excellent visibility and a good chance for schooling fish. These islands often boast soft corals, sponges, and vibrant hard corals that form impressive reef structures. The currents here can be moderate, allowing for relaxing drift dives and opportunities to observe larger schools of fish.
Gunung Api, known as Snake Island, is a unique dive destination centered around an active volcano. The site is famous for its abundant sea snakes, which are often observed by divers. The volcanic slopes create interesting topography, with possibilities for wall dives and encounters with pelagic species drawn to the nutrient-rich waters.
The Terbang Islands offer excellent diving with extensive wall dives and healthy reefs. This area is known for both macro life and larger pelagic species. Currents can be variable, creating opportunities for drift dives along stunning coral formations where various reef fish and pelagic hunters are commonly sighted.
Nusa Manuk is a small, remote island in the Banda Sea celebrated for its exceptional dive sites. The area features pristine coral gardens, walls, and sloping reefs, offering diverse topography for exploration. Strong currents are common, attracting pelagic fish and providing thrilling drift dives.
The Banda Sea, with its historical significance and rich marine biodiversity, offers a blend of spectacular diving and cultural exploration. The region is characterized by healthy reefs, vibrant sponges, and a variety of topography including pinnacles and walls. Currents can bring in nutrient-rich waters, attracting both macro life and larger pelagic species.
Dive sites: Karang Hatta, Hatta Blue Hole, Nohor Miring, Batu Kapal, Lawal Flow, Banda Jetty
Ambon Bay is renowned for its exceptional muck diving, offering a treasure trove of rare and unusual macro critters. The unique volcanic black sand environment provides a perfect camouflage for a variety of fascinating tiny creatures. Day nine typically involves two dives in the morning before the vessel begins its sail back to the disembarkation port.
Dive sites: Pintu Kota, Twilight Zone
Guests will enjoy breakfast on board before preparing for disembarkation in Ambon, completing their liveaboard adventure. Transfers will be arranged to the airport or local hotels according to individual travel plans. The check-out time is before noon.