Blue Manta Itinerary

Ambon, Banda - Ring of Fire (AMQ) 7N

8 days / 7 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

8 days / 7 nights
18
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary focussing on the Banda Sea’s Ring of Fire
  • 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
  • Land visit to the 17th-century Fort Belgica on Banda Neira
  • Dive with hundreds of sea snakes at the remote Manuk Island
  • Encounter hammerheads at current-swept sites such as Nils Desperandum 

Day 1: Ambon (0-2 dives)
Our staff will meet you at 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 or two in Ambon Bay before we get underway 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: Hukurila Cave & Molana (2 dives)
Sail back to Ambon where you will spend last night on board. Plenty of time to wash and dry equipment. 

Day 8: (0 dives)
Check out after light breakfast and transfer to a local hotel or airport. Take your pre-booked flight to Ujung Pandang (aka Makassar), Jakarta or Singapore.

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

Ambon

Pattimura Airport: AMQ

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