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EcoXplorer

EcoXplorer Itinerary

Ring of Fire Marine Biodiversity Diving Expedition (AMQ)

10 days / 9 nights

About EcoXplorer

  • Accommodates a maximum of 12 guests in eastern Indonesia
  • Itineraries in Raja Ampat, Cenderawasih Bay, Triton Bay, Halmahera and Banda Sea
  • Cultural visits, snorkelling, fishing and island exploration between dives
  • All profits support EcoNusa’s conservation and community initiatives

EcoXplorer is a 28m expedition liveaboard operating across the remote waters of eastern Indonesia, from Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay, to Triton Bay, Halmahera and the Banda Sea. Rebuilt in the style of a traditional Indonesian phinisi, the vessel accommodates a maximum of 12 guests in ensuite cabins and combines dedicated diving facilities with cultural visits, wildlife encounters and island exploration. Highlights of the itineraries can include spectacular reefs, manta rays, whale sharks, wrecks, schooling fish and unusual macro life, depending on the itinerary. And with all profits supporting EcoNusa’s conservation and community programmes, EcoXplorer is particularly well suited to divers seeking small-group expeditions with a more meaningful local connection.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 40 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • The expedition offers a comprehensive diving schedule, including up to three dives per day 
  • Transit and exploration days in remote areas like the South and North Watubela islands and Gorong Island
  • Deep exploration of lesser-visited regions
  • Providing an opportunity for community interaction before the return to Tulehu
Day 1 - Tulehu
08:00 – 11:00: Pickup at Pattimura Airport (AMQ) / Ambon hotel, private transfer to Tulehu Port, boarding, welcome drinks, gear setup.
11:30 – 16:00: Transit to Nusa Laut (4.5 hrs) while serving lunch on deck.
16:00 – 17:00: Dive 1: Batu Hitam / Nusa Laut Shallow (Check Dive) — Dial in weights and camera gear.
19:00-21:00 : Welcome dinner at anchor off Nusa Laut and have a briefing.
21:30: Overnight steam south toward Banda Neira (16 hours)

Day 2 - Banda Neira
06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast
09.00-10.00 : Breakfast
12.00-13.30 : Lunch
14.30 - 15.30 : Dive 1: Pohon Miring
16.30 : Island visit & land tour
19.00 : Dinner in the Maulana Restaurant

Day 3 - Banda Neira
06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast
07.30-09.00 : Dive 1 - Batu Kapal
09.00-10.00 : Breakfast
10.30-12.00 : Dive 2 - Lava Flow
12.00-13.30 : Lunch
14.00-15.00 : Dive 3 - Mandarin Hotel
16.00 : Depart to Manuk (13 hours)
19.00 : Dinner

Day 4 - Manuk
06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast
07.30-09.00 : Dive 1 - Snackpit
09.00-10.00 : Breakfast
10.30-12.00 : Dive 2 - Bubble Reef
12.00-13.30 : Lunch
14.00-15.00 : Dive 3 - Manuk Ridge
16.00 : Depart to Nil Desparandum (10 hours)
19.00 : Dinner

Day 5 - Nil Desparandum & Nila Island
06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast
07.00-08.30 : Dive 1 - Karang Dusborgh
08.30-10.00 : Breakfast and sail to Nila (2-3 hours)
10.30 - 12.00 : Dive 2 in Sandy Canyon
12.00-13.00 : Lunch
13.30-14.30: Dive 3 in Oriental Wall
15.00: Depart to Teon (5 hours)
19.00 : Dinner

Day 6 - Teon Island
06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast
07.30-09.00 : Dive 1 - Teon Wall
09.00-10.00 : Breakfast
10.30-12.00 : Dive 2 - Hammerhead Point
12.00-13.30 : Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 : Dive 3 - South Ridge
16.00 : Snack time and sail to Serua (12 hours)
19.00 : Dinner

Day 7 - Serua Island
06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast
07.30-09.00 : Dive 1 in Serua
09.00-10.00 : Breakfast and depart to Hatta Island (20 hours)
12.00-13.30 : Lunch
16.00 : Snack time
19.00 : Dinner

Day 8 - Hatta Island & Suanggi Island
06.00-06.30 : Light breakfast
07.00-08.00 : Dive 1 in Karang Hatta
08.30-9.30 : Breakfast and
10.30 - 12.00 : Dive 2 in Hatta
12.00-13.30 : Lunch and depart to Suanggi Island (2-3 hours)
14.30 - 15.30 : Dive 3 in Suanggi Island
16.00 : Snack time and depart to Nusa Laut (13 hours)
19.00 : Dinner

Day 9 - Nusa Laut & Molana Island
06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast
07.30-09.00 : Dive 1 in Nusa Laut
09.00-10.00 : Breakfast
10.30-12.00 : Island visit
12.00-13.30 : Lunch and depart to Molana (1 hour)
16.00-17.00 : Beach visit/snorkeling
18.30 - 20.00 : Dinner (BBQ)
21.00 : Depart to Tulehu (3 hours)

Day 10 - Tulehu
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast
08:30 – 09:00: Luggage handling, settling final bills, and crew farewells.
09:00: Official checkout. Private vehicle transfer to Pattimura Airport (AMQ) in Ambon for your onward domestic flights safely past the no-fly clock! Recommend taking afternoon flights

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

Tulehu

Pattimura International Airport: AMQ

Return

09:00am

Tulehu

Pattimura International Airport: AMQ

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