Blue Manta Itinerary

Ambon, Banda and Raja Ampat (AMQ - SOQ) 10N

11 days / 10 nights

About Blue Manta

  • One of the largest and most spacious dive vessels in the region
  • Outstanding facilities for personal equipment and camera gear
  • Huge sundecks furnished with luxurious sun loungers and day beds
  • Expertly led dives with a maximum of four guests per guide

Blue Manta offers adventurous and fuss-free voyages to some of the most remote corners of Indonesia, onboard an incredibly spacious and stable vessel designed specifically for liveaboard divers. Guests enjoy oversized cabins, generous sundecks and air-conditioned lounges, and around the clock service from a passionate team. Other luxurious details include a high crew to guest ratio, fine dining, massage services, and onboard camera facilities, plus small dive groups and custom tenders. Whether you’re planning your first liveaboard dive trip or your hundredth, this modern motor yacht won’t let you down.

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Itinerary details

11 days / 10 nights
28
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary combining Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
  • Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Visit a pearl farm in Aljui Bay and a 17th century fort on Banda Neira
  • Diving around Volcanic Islands in Ring of Fire
  • Pulau Koon - a small island on the southeast of Seram, halfway between Raja Ampat and the Banda Islands
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool

Day 1: (0-2 dives)
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival into Pattimura Airport, Ambon or local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting Blue Manta. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make a check dive(s) in Ambon Bay before we get underway by 2 pm for an overnight sail.

Days 2-3: Banda Islands (3 dives a day)
Diving around Banda Islands with excellent visibility, fantastic coral coverage, and tremendous numbers of fish along with potential Hammerhead sightings, plus a visit to one of the Spice Islands.

Days 4-6: Ring of Fire (3 dives a day)
Diving around volcanic islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads. Encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, and other pelagic superstars.

Day 7: Pulau Koon (3 dives)
Enjoy a full day of diving around Pulau Koon, West Seram. Wide angle diving with vibrant corals and a profusion of fish life. Sail to Misool.

Days 8-9: Misool (3-4 dives a day)
Explore Misool, south Raja Ampat, including famous areas such as Wayil, Fiabacet, and Boo.

Day 10: Misool (2 dives)
After morning dives, we will sail back to Usahamina Pier, Sorong where you will spend last night on board. Plenty of time to wash and dry equipment, have lunch, and relax.

Day 11: (0 dives)
Check out after light breakfast and transfer to a local hotel or airport. Departure from Sorong to Manado/ Makassar/ Jakarta/ Denpasar.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

02:00pm

Ambon

Pattimura Airport: AMQ

Return

12:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

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