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Blue Manta

Blue Manta Itinerary

Ambon, Banda and Raja Ampat 9N

10 days / 9 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.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 25
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary combining Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Dive into the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
  • Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Visit a pearl farm in Aljui Bay and a 17th-century fort in Banda Neira
  • Diving around volcanic islands in the Ring of Fire
  • Pulau Koon - a small island in the southeast of Seram, halfway between Raja Ampat and the Banda Islands
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
Day 1: (0-2 dives)
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Pattimura Airport, Ambon, or a local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting Blue Manta. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make a check dive(s) in Ambon Bay before we get underway by 2 pm for an overnight sail.

Days 2-3: Banda Islands (3 dives a day)
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 4-5: Ring of Fire (3 dives a day)
Diving around volcanic islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads. Encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, and other pelagic superstars.

Day 6: Pulau Koon (3 dives)
Enjoy a full day of diving around Pulau Koon, West Seram. Wide-angle diving with vibrant corals and a profusion of fish life. Sail to Misool.

Days 7-8: Misool (3-4 dives a day)
Explore Misool and south Raja Ampat, including famous areas such as Wayil, Fiabacet, and Boo.

Day 9: Misool (2 dives)
After morning dives, we will sail back to Usahamina Pier, Sorong, where you will spend your last night on board. Plenty of time to wash and dry equipment, have lunch, and relax.

Day 10: (0 dives)
Check out after a light breakfast and transfer to a local hotel or airport. Departure from Sorong to Manado/Makassar/Jakarta/Denpasar.

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

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/blue-manta/itn-2602040659111-ambon-banda-and-raja-ampat-9n