Route Description - Alor-Ring-Banda-Ambon 11 Days / 10 Nights
We begin our journey discovering pristine coral reefs around Alor & Pantar Strait where fantastic macro life, stunning coral reefs and schooling fish provide amazing diving far from the crowds, you may even have the chance to spot pilot Whales or Dolphins during surface intervals. Heading towards the infamous Ring of fire, let our experienced crew show you these remote and almost untouched locations with wonderful reefs and stunning drop offs. Marine life here is in abundance from macro critters, sea snakes and schooling fish to the ‘big fish’ favorites such as manta rays, reef sharks and even the chance to encounter Scalloped Hammerheads. Finsihing with mucks diving in/ near Ambon
Sample Itinerary
Note: All schedules are subjected to changes according to weather, sea, diving, & local conditions.
Day 1. (0-2 dives) 1-3pm.
Our staff will meet you in Mali Airport or local hotel and transfer you to Blue Manta at Kalabahi Port. Depending on arrival time, we do local check dive plus night dive.
Day 2. (3-4 dives) Alor:
diving around the best sites: Karl’s Dream and Critters diving. Beautiful reefs in (sometimes cold!) clear blue waters, great macro, and fish life. Sail to Palau Wetar.
Day 3. (3 dives)
Wetar; excellent wall, pelagic life and fantastic drop offs. Sail towards Ring of Fire overnight
Day 4-7. (3 dives x4 days) Ring of Fire;
diving around Volcanic Islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads, encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, & other pelagic superstars.
Day 8-9. (3 dives x2 days)
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.
Day 10. (2 dives) Muck dives in Ambon Bay or Nusa Laut.
Sail back to Ambon where you spend last night on board. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relaxation, and if need be, an early flight on Trip Departure day.
Day 11. (0 dives) 5am-12pm.
Check out after light breakfast & farewells, we transfer to local hotel or airport. Take your pre-booked flight to Ujung Pandang, Jakarta or Singapore
Diving days: 10 days (28 dives)
Note: 3 dives are scheduled per diving day*. This is due to deeper dives and long distances covered between islands. Where possible a bonus night dive may be scheduled at the discretion of the Cruise Leader. *Except trip departure day & trip return day.