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Cheng Ho

Cheng Ho Itinerary

Crossing Ambon - Sorong

12 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.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 32
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary combining Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
  • Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
  • Explore Pulau Koon, Nusa Laut and Suangi
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
  • Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
  • Visit a village, museum and 17th-century fort on Banda Neira
  • Dive the remote Daram Island group
  • Night dives included in the itinerary
Day 1: 
The Sea Safari crew will transfer the guests from the airport or hotel to the ship. After a nice welcome briefing by our Cruise Director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place - before embarking. Guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable. Check Dive at Laha, 1x Dive. 

Day 2: Nusa Laut (4x dives)
Dive Sites: Nusa Laut Jetty, Signal Point, Nusa Laut Wall.
 
Day 3: Suanggi (3 dives)

 Day 4: Banda Neira (3x dives) + Trekking Fort Belgica 
Dive site: Lava Flow, Batu Kapal, Pohon Miring + Trekking to Fort Belgica.
 
Day 5: Pulau Hatta (3 dives)
Dive site: Tanjung Buton, Karang Hatta.
 
Day 6: Pulau Koon (2x dives) + crossing Misool
 
Day 7: Boo Island + Visit Yiliet Beach (Baby Sharks) (3x dives) 
Dive sites: Boo Window, Boo West, Boo East, Magic Mountain.
 
Day 8: Pulau Pele (4x dives)
Dive sites: Kaleidoscope Ridge, Pele’s Playground, Blue Hole.

Day 9: Wayilbatan (3x Dive + Trekking to Love Lagoon) 
Dive sites: Gorgonian Passage, Four Kings, Barracuda Rock.

Day 10: Fiabacet Chain (4x dives)
Dive Sites: Whale Rock, Nudi Rock, Puri Pinnacle 

Day 11: Farondi 2x Dive + Snorkelling to Jellyfish Lake 
The final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives.

Day 12:
After breakfast and check-out, we start preparing for disembarkation. We say goodbye to our guests and wish them farewell! The Sea Safari crew will organize the transfer 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

12:00pm

Ambon

Pattimura International Airport: AMQ

Return

12:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/cheng-ho/itn-2605070110281-crossing-ambon-sorong