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Amira

Amira Itinerary

Pearls of Banda and Misool (SXK - SOQ) 13N

14 days / 13 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 14 days / 13 nights
Number of dives Up to 44
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way trip linking Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
  • Visit the legendary Banda Neira and its neighbouring islands
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Encounter hammerheads at current-swept sites like Nil Desperandum 
  • Swim with hundreds of sea snakes of the very remote Manuk Island
  • 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 2-12
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a dusk or night dive if possible. Dive destinations visited include Durborgh, Nil Desperandum, Pulau Serua, Pulau Manuk, Banda, Koon, Misool and Sorong. During crossings, a maximum of 2 dives per day will take place.

This tour brings us to the best dive sites between the Moluccas and Raja Ampat. Dive sites with opportunities for big fish, dives at the historic Banda Islands, as well as the corals and macro-organisms at Misool, make up the charm of this tour.

At the island of Pulau Nila, there are the 2 atolls Dusborgh and Nil Desperandum, which go several thousand meters in depth and are covered in the upper part with beautiful hard corals. With a bit of luck you will encounter hammerhead sharks and other pelagic fish.

An overwhelming mandarin fish dive, a lava flow with fast-growing corals, and exceptional underwater scenery are all part of the diving experience at the Banda Islands, plus a large fish population at many of the dive sites. Of course, we also offer a shore excursion to the Banda Islands, where we will visit the historic forts of the Dutch occupiers.

After a long crossing, we reach one of the best diving areas of Raja Ampat. At the island of Misool our guests can expect a colourful mix of beautiful reefs, macro-creatures, many fish, sharks and wobbegongs, but sometimes also strong currents. Dive sites like Fiabacet and Gorgonian Passage make every diver’s heart beat faster. With the highest biodiversity ever, this dive site has gained worldwide fame.

Day 13
Final day of diving with 2 scheduled dives and transfer to the port of Sorong.

Day 14
Check-out and transfer by the Amira crew to the airport of Sorong.

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

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/amira/itn-2101300937021-pearls-of-banda-and-misool-sxk-soq-13n