Day 1: Day of Arrival – Ambon
Pick up the guests at Ambon Airport and then board Jakare. Depending on the time of arrival, the first day will be dedicated to settling in, introducing our boat, our crew, safety procedures, and presentation of the itinerary and various options. Possibly a check dive will be done.
Day 2: Ambon
The second day will be dedicated to a check dive (if not done the first day) and two muck dives will be organized in the bay of Ambon. We will leave for Nusa Laut after dinner and sail overnight.
Day 3: Nusa Laut
Jakare will arrive in Nusa Laut early morning. The Island is located approximately 55 NM West of Ambon. It lies just off the south-western corner of the Saparua island, separated from it by a deep channel. We will plan 3 dives out of a reef, either slope or wall diving. After the dives, Jakare will sail overnight southward, toward Pulau Suanggi.
Day 4: Pulau Suanggi
Jakare will arrive in Suanggi early morning. The Island is located approximately 70 NM South-West of Nusa Laut. We are planning 3 dives there on slopes and pinnacles and hope to encounter Hammerhead sharks. The place is also great for snorkeling. Latest by mid-afternoon, Jakare will sail to Banda Neira to arrive at sunset and more in the harbor for the night (16NM – 2.5h).
Day 5-9: Banda Islands
This group of islands around Banda Neira is famous for its history (famous for being the only place where Nutmeg grew) and also it’s spectacular and exceptional diving. The two days stay around Banda Island will be dedicated to visiting historical places (museum and fort) and diving/snorkeling at various exceptional dive sites including Pulau Hatta. Sea lives if abundant there and the chances of encountering large pelagic are high, including the famous schools of Hammerhead sharks, Mobula rays, dogtooth tunas, and enormous schools of fusiliers. We will also show you the famous mandarin fish and other small critters in the port of Banda. After the exploration of the Banda Islands, we will sail overnight north-westerly back to Ambon.
Day 10: Ambon – Last Day – Check out
The last day will be dedicated to traveling back to Ambon (mainly overnight) and getting ready for the end of the cruise. Filling the diving logbooks, stamping the logbook by the Diving Instructor/divemaster, and exchanging addresses and photos from the wonderful time spent together. A small ceremony will be organized on board the Jakare before leaving the boat to the airport or hotel.
This diving cruise is a combination of amazing diving sites and historical sites. It starts with Ambon, one of the most famous Indonesian muck diving destinations, followed by the remote and wild Banda Islands and their diversity of dive sites. A wonderful and preserved underwater ecosystem.
Note: duration spent in each of the main locations (Ambon, Banda Sea) may be modified as per the Guest’s wishes. Alternative itineraries may be requested and proposed on-demand.
Note: This route is for information only. It may vary depending on the weather and conditions on board. The daily progress will be presented, discussed, and confirmed with the guests every night for the next day’s schedule. We will always observe a 24-hour interval between the last dive and the departure flight.
