Blue Manta Itinerary
Ambon - Banda - Triton Bay11 days / 10 nights
About Blue Manta
- One of the largest and most spacious dive vessels in the region
- Outstanding facilities for personal equipment and camera gear
- Huge sundecks furnished with luxurious sun loungers and day beds
- Expertly led dives with a maximum of four guests per guide
Blue Manta liveaboard offers adventurous itineraries to some of the most remote corners of Indonesia, onboard a spacious and stable vessel designed specifically for scuba diving. Guests enjoy generous cabins, sundecks and air-conditioned lounges, and around the clock service from a passionate team. Other luxurious details include a high crew to guest ratio, fine dining, massage services, and onboard camera facilities, plus small dive groups and custom tenders. Whether you’re planning your first liveaboard dive trip or your hundredth, this modern motor yacht won’t let you down.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- One-way itinerary combining the Banda Sea with Triton Bay
- Dive the pristine coral gardens of Kurkap
- Swim with whale sharks as they feed at the fishing platforms of Triton Bay
- Explore the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
- Share a night dive with a walking shark
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Pattimura Airport, Ambon, or your local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting Blue Manta. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make check dive(s) in Ambon Bay before we get underway by 2pm for the overnight sail.
Days 2-3. (3 dives)
Diving around the 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.
Days 4-6. (3 dives)
Ring of Fire: diving around Volcanic Islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads, encountering many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas & other pelagic superstars. Sail overnight to Kurkap.
Day 7. (3 dives)
Kurkap Island: Beautiful clear reef & wall dives with an amazing abundance & array of aquatic life.
Days 8-9 (3-4 dives)
Triton Bay area: Little Komodo, Macro Wall, 3 Rocks, Larry’s Heaven, Faukate Manta, Walker’s reef, night dives with ‘walking’ sharks. Including an exploration down the southeast coastline.
Day 10. (0-2 dives)
More dives around the Triton Bay area or a chance to snorkel with whale sharks where there are fishing platforms called "Bagans," off a small village, Namatota Island. Sail to Kaimana, West Papua. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, have lunch, and rest & relax.
Day 11. (0 dives)
Check out after a light breakfast & farewells and transfer to the airport. Departure from the Port of Kaimana to a local hotel or transfer to Kamana 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
02:00pm
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Return
10:00am
Kaimana
Kaimana Airport: KNG
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/blue-manta/itn-2411040120461-ambon-banda-triton-bay