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Amira

Amira Itinerary

Forgotten Islands (SXK - MOF) 11N

12 days / 11 nights

About Amira

  • Diverse and extended itineraries in all of Indonesia’s iconic diving destinations
  • Four world-class dives each day with manta rays, whale sharks and more
  • Exciting land excursions between dives to secluded bays, local villages, and dense tropical rainforests
  • Outstanding service and amenities with a highly experienced and passionate team, and fantastic facilities for scuba divers

Amira liveaboard beautifully combines the modern facilities of a luxury yacht with the charm of a wooden phinisi. From the well-appointed cabins to the sumptuous sun deck, there’s opulent comfort in every detail. Divers and photographers are in for a treat with the superb camera room and large dive deck with three dive tenders. Boasting such outstanding luxuries, you’re guaranteed the liveaboard of a lifetime to Indonesia’s world-famous dive sites of Komodo, Raja Ampat, Triton bay and more. Amira and her passionate team will show you exactly why this destination is known as the centre for marine biodiversity.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives Up to 36
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way trip from Saumlaki to Maumere across the Forgotten Islands
  • Explore the rarely visited Forgotten Islands, north of East Timor
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Discover the steep underwear slopes of Dai and Dawera 
  • Visit islands where the human inhabitants still hunt with bow and arrow 
  • Seek hammerheads, threshers and mola mola in Alor's cold upwellings
  • Search for the rare Rhinopias scorpionfish in the waters of Alor
  • Land visits arranged and night dives included in the itinerary
Day 1
The Amira crew picks up our guests from the airport or hotel. After a welcome drink, our guests check in to their cabins. Afterwards there will be breakfast or lunch, depending on the time of arrival. When all guests are on board and have settled in, a detailed boat and safety briefing will be given by the cruise director. In the afternoon, the general diving briefing explains the process and organization of our diving operations. Usually there are no dives offered on the first day.

Days 2-10
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a dusk or night dive if possible. On days where crossings are required, a maximum of 2 dives per day will take place.

World-class dive destinations visited on this route include Saumlaki, Pulau Dai, Pulau Sermata, Pulau Moa, Pulau Romang, Wetar and Alor.

Day 11
Final day of diving with 2 scheduled dives and transfer to the port of Maumere.

Day 12
Check-out and transfer by the Amira crew to the airport.

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

Transfer details

Departure

11:00am

Saumlaki

Mathilda Batlayeri Airport: SXK

Return

08:00am

Maumere

Maumere Airport: MOF

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/amira/itn-2101291120421-forgotten-islands-sxk-mof-11n