KM Blue Manta Liveaboard
Duration
7-10 Nights
Location/Type
Raja Ampat Liveaboard
Cabins
14 Cabins
Departure
Ambon - Sorong
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Cabin Price Starts at
$ 382
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"I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea."
- Alain Gerbault
Itinerary
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7 Nights
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.
10 Nights
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.
- Full board
- Transfer from/to local hotels (round-trip, only on boat arrival & departure days)
- Weight Belt/Weights/Tank(s)
- Transfer from/to the airport (round-trip, only on boat arrival & departure days)
- Dive guides
- Island tours
- Night dive
- SMB (Surface Marker Buoy)
- PADI Enriched Air Nitrox eLearning, instruction, & certification
- To be paid with your booking
- Marine Park/Port Fees: USD 250 (per trip)
- Fuel surcharges: USD 150 (per trip)
- Payable on board
- Nitrox: USD 20 (per diving day)
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