Cheng Ho Itinerary
Crossing Ambon to Alor12 days / 11 nights
About Cheng Ho
- Outstanding facilities for divers and photographers of all skill levels
- Spacious decks, lounge and dining areas, plus an on-deck jacuzzi
- Spacious, teak interiors with luxurious touches and traditional design
- Three to four dives each day focused on exceptional marine life encounters and beautiful reefs
Cheng Ho liveaboard is a traditionally constructed wooden phinisi, boasting teak interiors, spacious and comfortable cabins, and all the diver-friendly features you’ll ever need. This liveaboard offers a comprehensive selection of exciting itineraries in Komodo, and less-traveled diving destinations such as Maumere, with trips lasting between four and eight days. And, no matter which adventure you choose, you'll have a chance to dive up to four times a day at some of Indonesia's most legendary sites, joined by sharks, reef mantas, and more! Back on deck, you can expect luxurious details and highly personalised service, above and below the waves.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- One-way voyage from Ambon to Alor
- Visit the pristine coral colonies of Nusa Laut
- Witness schooling hammerhead sharks at Serua Island
- Encounter hammerheads at current-swept sites like Nil Desperandum
- Meet the curious reef inhabitants of Terbang and Damar
- Descend amongst hundreds of sea snakes at Pulau Manuk
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Pattimura Airport Ambon or a local hotel and transfer you to the harbour. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make check dive(s) in Ambon Bay before we get underway by 2pm for overnight sail.
Day 2. Nusa Laut (2-3x dives)
Biodiversity of reef fish species and healthy reefs.
Day 3. Suanggi (3x Dive)
Hammerhead diving.
Day 4. Banda Naira (2-3x dives)
We will dive both sloping reefs and vertical walls of fish along with potential Hammerhead sightings, plus trekking to Banda Island.
Day 5. Manuk (2-3x Dives)
We will go diving around Manuk Island and encounter many sea snakes and huge schools of fish.
Day 6. Serua (2-3x Dives)
This are the hot spots to come across hammerhead sharks
Day 7. Desperendum / Nil (2-3x Dives)
This are the hot spots to come across hammerhead sharks.
Day 8. Terbang (2-3x Dives)
Terbang Selatan and Terbang Utara: There is crystal clear water and beautiful walls covered in massive sponges and beautiful soft corals. Cruise to Wetar
Day 9 – 10. Wetar (3x Dives each day)
We will dive with excellent wall, pelagic life, and fantastic drop-off. Sail towards Alor Island
Day 11. Alor (1x Dives + Trekking)
We will visit the Dugong spot, and we will go ashore to watch traditional dance in Takpala village in Alor.
Day 12. Disembark Alor
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
12:00pm
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Return
12:00pm
Alor
Alor Island Airport: ARD
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/cheng-ho/itn-2502200712551-crossing-ambon-to-alor