Amaya Explorer Itinerary

Banda Sea

Day 1. Ambon
Check in at Amaya Explorer around 9-10 AM. Check in and dive after lunch on Saparua/Molana Island. Two hours from Ambon, this small, hilly, uninhabited island on Saparua's south-western tip is known for its excellent dive spots. It has the finest white sand beach, and this extends throughout the Lease Islands.

Day 2. Suanggi Island
Suanggi Island is located 20 km northwest of Banda Neira. The boat will only go when the conditions are right. Currents can be strong, yet we will be rewarded with dozens of fish and large predators such as hammerhead & thresher sharks.

Day 3. Banda Neira
A remote location surrounded by the deep sea, the waters around Banda are extremely clear. Visibilities of 30 m are common, and on some days they can reach up to 50 m+. Coral reefs are breathtaking, and the sight is beyond impeccable. Banda is the home of the largest Napoleon wrasse population in Indonesia; you can almost see them in every dive. Possible dive sites: Run Island, Nailaka Island, Karang Hatta & Banda Jetty. We will also visit the historical site of Banda Neira, home of the Belgica Fort.

Day 4. Serua Island
Another less touristy island in the middle of the Banda Sea. The reefs are overloaded with schooling fish and are another good site to spot large tunas, jackfish, and rays. This remote island is the home of Hammerhead sharks. We will spend 1 full day to increase the chance to see the magnificent schooling hammerhead.

Day 5. Manuk Island/Gunung Api
Manuk is located in South Banda. The island is truly unique and famous around the world due to its incredibly large population of sea snakes. Most commonly seen is the banded sea krait, and the rarest of them all is the Chinese sea snake with its signature streak of brown and green.

Day 6. Batu Kapal, Hatta Island
On day 6 we will have 4 dives on Hatta Island and Batu Kapal. An interesting dive site because we have the chance to see the big pelagic zone. The area is covered with schooling Trevally, Barracuda, Tuna, white and black tip sharks, and many more all around Hatta Island. Batu Kapal is full of orange Gorgonians. Lots of barrel sponges are used by giant honeycomb moray eels, and loads of red-tooth triggerfish are around.

Day 7. Nusa Laut Island
We will have 2 dives at the stunning Amed Reef (Nusa Laut Island). The site offers magical coral seascapes with various healthy marine life. Also, it has the finest white sand beach in the Lease Islands. After diving, we are ready to navigate towards Ambon.

Day 8. Ambon Port.
At 9 AM after breakfast, check-out will commence. We bid our farewells and transfer guests to Ambon Patimura International Airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.