Master Suite

Staterooms 2/3

Stateroom 4

Route Description - Banda Sea - Ring of Fire (Ambon - Ambon)

Embark on a journey through the Banda Sea, where steep coral walls, volcanic reefs, and historic Banda Neira await. Encounter schooling hammerhead sharks at Hatta and Sarua, swim among sea snakes at Manuk, and explore pelagic-rich waters around Run and Manukang. Concluding in Ambon, this voyage blends rich history with unforgettable marine encounters.

Day 1 - Ambon
Guests board Adelaar in Ambon and spend the first day on board cruising straight into the heart of the blue Banda Sea.

Day 2 - Ai & Gunung Api
The first day of diving takes place along the steep walls surrounding the island of Ai. From a plateau with beautiful hard coral gardens, these walls, adorned with yellow soft corals, plunge into the deep blue Banda Sea. With some luck, the first hammerhead shark of the trip may appear. In the late afternoon, everyone gathers on deck to witness the breathtaking arrival into one of the world’s most spectacular natural harbors, nestled between Banda Neira, Gunung Api, and Lonthor (Banda Besar).
3 day dives, 1 night dive

Day 3 - Banda Neira & Sjahrir
The day begins with a guided visit to the historic town of Banda Neira, including the fort, museum, and spice plantations. Guests then enjoy a traditional Bandanese breakfast before strolling back through the bustling market. One of the dives takes place on a new reef that formed naturally on the lava spur from Gunung Api’s 1988 eruption—an incredible example of nature’s resilience. In the evening, divers descend at dusk in search of the elusive mandarin fish.
2 day dives, 1 dusk dive

Day 4 - Hatta
Diving off Hatta, the easternmost island of the Banda archipelago, offers the first dedicated day to schooling hammerhead sharks. Witnessing groups that range from a few individuals to hundreds of these majestic creatures is an unforgettable highlight of the Banda Sea experience.
4 day dives

Day 5 - Sarua
The hammerhead shark site at Sarua defies description—its magnificence leaves divers speechless.
4 day dives

Day 6 - Run & Nailakka
Returning to the Banda archipelago, dives are conducted around Run, an island once considered the most desirable property in the world. Under immense pressure, the English traded Run to the Dutch in exchange for Manhattan. Today, Run remains stunning, with nutmeg trees covering the land and steep underwater slopes adorned with giant gorgonian sea fans. It is also another hotspot for schooling hammerhead sharks and pelagics. The day ends with drinks on Nailakka, a picturesque tiny island that once housed the English after they lost Run.
3 day dives

Day 7 - Manukang
Between Run and Ambon lies Manukang, a volcanic outcrop steeped in Moluccan lore as a haunted site. While its supernatural reputation cannot be confirmed, its underwater ridges, covered in massive barrel sponges, attract plenty of pelagic visitors. After the final dives, and weather permitting, Adelaar raises her sails for the journey back.
2 day dives

Day 8 - Ambon
After a final breakfast on board, it is time for guests to disembark in Ambon—until the next adventure.

(Itinerary may vary depending on weather and sea conditions.)

Booking Conditions / Additional Costs / Marine Park Fees

Cancellations for Individual and Group Bookings: All cancellations must be made by fax or e-mail. The date that ADELAAR receives the cancellation of the booking by e-mail or fax is the date used to determine the cancellation penalty.

Cancellation penalties for individual bookings:
More than 90 Days - Loss of deposit. Less than 90 Days - Loss of full payment Less than 60 days prior to departure: 100% of the individual cruise price.

Cancellation penalties for group bookings:
More than 91 days prior to departure: forfeit of deposit.
Less than 90 days prior to departure: 100% of the group charter price.
Once an add-in Diving Komodo Itinerary becomes fully booked and closed for further bookings, no refunds will be given for cancellations. This information will be posted on our webpage schedule, as fully booked. Individual guests are responsible for checking the website prior to any cancellation.
A passenger who has booked into a scheduled Bali to Komodo trip, and who wishes to cancel, has the option to substitute another person (not already scheduled on the trip) into his space to avoid the cancellation penalty. Passenger substitution will be allowed up to three days prior to departure.
ADELAAR will not refund any money to passengers who fail to show for boarding on the trip departure date, whether this is due to missed airline connections or from the lack of proper paperwork required to enter the country, or any other reason. If an airline connection is missed, ADELAAR will make all efforts to arrange that the passenger can join the ADELAAR at some point in the itinerary. However, the cost to do so (airfare, small boat transport to ADELAAR, or any other cost involved) is solely the responsibility of the client.
If the customer interrupts or cuts short a trip for any reason, ADELAAR is not liable to refund any money to the customer. In cases of emergency such as personal illness or accident, ADELAAR will assist in all necessary arrangements for the passenger’s return travel. However, the cost of this is to be borne solely by the passenger.
For these reasons we strongly recommend the purchase of trip interruption insurance and/or trip cancellation insurance.

Please note: Marine park fees, surcharges etc can change and we cannot be held liable for differences in on-board surcharges. These will be confirmed at the time of booking