Ambai
Liveaboard · Indonesia
Discover Indonesia's underwater marvels aboard the Ambai, where comfort meets unparalleled diving adventure.
About This Vessel
Ambai is a boutique liveaboard cruising the Indonesia region. It hosts up to 16 divers on board.
Indonesia's marine realm, a confluence of major oceans, supports extensive coral formations and a high concentration of marine biodiversity. The Indonesian nation is composed of more than seventeen thousand islands, a geographic fact that creates an almost infinite coastline and a complex web of marine passages. This immense archipelago acts as a natural filter between the Pacific and Indian Ocea…
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Onboard Amenities
Dining & Beverages
Dining aboard the Ambai is a delightful culinary journey, featuring a full-board meal plan that caters to diverse tastes. Guests can enjoy a generous buffet-style spread, offering a mix of delicious Western and authentic local Indonesian dishes. Snacks are available throughout the day to keep energy levels high between dives. The crew is attentive to dietary needs, providing vegan and vegetarian options upon request. Complimentary drinking water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee are always available, while a selection of beer and fine wines can be purchased to complement your meals. Special touches like welcome cocktails and a beach BBQ create memorable dining experiences under the stars.
Dive Equipment & Setup
Dive Area & Sites
Indonesia sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle, the most biodiverse marine region on the planet, harboring over 75% of all known coral species and more than 3,000 species of reef fish. Divers exploring these waters encounter an astonishing range of marine life, from pygmy seahorses and flamboyant cuttlefish to oceanic manta rays and schools of mobula rays. The country's vast archipelago offers dramatically different diving experiences — from muck diving over volcanic black sand to exhilarating drift dives along current-swept walls. Healthy coral reefs explode with color, hosting dense colonies of soft corals, sea fans, and barrel sponges. Whale sharks visit seasonally in several regions, and rare species such as walking sharks (epaulette sharks) can be found in the eastern waters.
Important Information
What's Included
VAT · Airport Transfer
Not Included & Local Fees
Park, Port and Fuel Fees (300-450 EUR per trip) · Dive Insurance
Airport Transfers
Return airport transfers and hotel transfers are included in the trip price. Specific details regarding meeting points and schedules will be provided upon booking confirmation, depending on the itinerary and embarkation port (e.g., Sorong for Raja Ampat trips).
Insurance Recommendation
We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment — not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.
Rental Gear
15L tanks: 75 EUR · BCD: 10 EUR per day
Accommodation
C4 Double Bed + Twin Bed
twin/double • Lower Deck
These comfortable cabins offer flexible sleeping arrangements with either a double bed or twin beds, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of diving. Each cabin is equipped with individual climate control and a private en-suite bathroom for your convenience.
C3 Double Bed + Twin Bed
twin/double • Lower Deck
These comfortable cabins offer flexible sleeping arrangements with either a double bed or twin beds, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of diving. Each cabin is equipped with individual climate control and a private en-suite bathroom for your convenience.
C8 Sea View Double Bed
twin/double • Upper Deck
Experience breathtaking ocean vistas from these double bed cabins, offering a serene environment with direct views of the sea. Each cabin is appointed with individual climate control and a private en-suite bathroom for ultimate comfort.
C6 Twin Beds
twin/double • Lower Deck
Designed for comfort and functionality, these cabins feature twin beds, perfect for friends or individual travelers. Enjoy the privacy of your own climate control and a dedicated en-suite bathroom within each cabin.
C7 Sea View Double Bed
twin/double • Upper Deck
Experience breathtaking ocean vistas from these double bed cabins, offering a serene environment with direct views of the sea. Each cabin is appointed with individual climate control and a private en-suite bathroom for ultimate comfort.
C1 Double Bed + Twin Bed
twin/double • Lower Deck
These comfortable cabins offer flexible sleeping arrangements with either a double bed or twin beds, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of diving. Each cabin is equipped with individual climate control and a private en-suite bathroom for your convenience.
C2 Double Bed + Twin Bed
twin/double • Lower Deck
These comfortable cabins offer flexible sleeping arrangements with either a double bed or twin beds, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of diving. Each cabin is equipped with individual climate control and a private en-suite bathroom for your convenience.
C5 Twin Beds
twin/double • Lower Deck
Designed for comfort and functionality, these cabins feature twin beds, perfect for friends or individual travelers. Enjoy the privacy of your own climate control and a dedicated en-suite bathroom within each cabin.
Booking & Travel FAQ
How does the booking process work?
Select a cabin and departure on Ambai, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.
When do I need to pay?
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
What documents will I receive?
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
How do I get to the boat?
Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers — details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.
What certifications do I need?
A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas — we inform you during booking.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability — contact us as soon as possible.
Vessel Technical Overview
Vessel Specifications
Navigation & Safety Systems
What guests say online
How is this overall rating calculated?
The headline score is the simple average of the category scores shown below (Boat, Crew, Value, Diving, Dive sites, etc.), each weighted equally. The review count reflects how many source reviews back the underlying analysis. When no category breakdown is available for a vessel, the headline falls back to the guest-weighted average across source platforms.
The Ambai liveaboard offers an exceptional diving experience with a high-quality, well-maintained boat. Guests consistently praise the friendly and competent crew, delicious cuisine, and stunning dive itineraries accessing top Indonesian sites.
- +High quality, spacious, and well-maintained boat
- +Friendly, helpful, and competent staff/crew
- +Exceptional fusion of value for money and comfort
- +Super tasty and varied cuisine
Based on approximately 53 reviews. Aggregated rating based on reviews from multiple independent dive travel and operator platforms as well as on ratings from our customers. Public statements from diving forums and community platforms may also be incorporated as text into the highlighted praises and critiques. Ratings are independently calculated and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the source platforms.
All routes of this liveaboard
- Raja Ampat Ultimate (Sorong, Indonesia → Sorong, Indonesia) · 13D12N
- Triton Bay - Raja Ampat (Kaimana - Sorong) · 12 nights
- Raja Ampat - Halmahera - Lembeh (Sorong → Bitung) · 13D12N
- Ring of Fire - Forgotten Islands (Ambon → Saumlaki, 13D12N) · 13D12N
- Halmahera (Ternate - Ternate) · 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Raja Ampat - Triton Bay (Sorong → Kaimana) · 13D12N
- Raja Ampat - Triton Bay (Sorong - Kaimana) · 11 nights
- Halmahera - Misool - Banda Sea (Ternate - Ambon) · 15 Days / 14 Nights
- Forgotten Islands - Ring of Fire - Raja Ampat (Saumlaki - Sorong) · 13 Days / 12 Nights
- Triton Bay - Raja Ampat (Kaimana - Sorong) · 12 Days / 11 Nights
- Raja Ampat Ultimate (Sorong - Sorong) · 12 Days / 11 Nights
- Raja Ampat South & Center (Sorong - Sorong) · 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) · 11 Days / 10 Nights
- North Sulawesi - Togians (Bitung - Luwuk) · 12 Days / 11 Nights
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