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Emperor Raja Laut

Emperor Raja Laut Itinerary

Alor and Banda Sea (MOF - AMQ) 12N

13 days / 12 nights

About Emperor Raja Laut

  • Well-equipped dive deck, two tenders and free nitrox to provide hassle-free diving
  • Luxury, comfort and modern facilities combined with traditional charm
  • Land excursions, kayaking and thrilling water sports on offer
  • Dive Indonesia’s best destinations including Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda, Flores and Alor

Onboard the world-class Emperor Raja Laut liveaboard you’ll experience sheer walls, deep waters, underwater volcanoes and teeming coral reefs in search of large pelagics, sharks, mantas and more. Back onboard, you’ll relax in gorgeous indoor spaces and breezy outdoor decks after an incredible day of diving and land excursions. And, with a huge dive deck, two tenders and free nitrox on offer, Emperor Raja Laut is the perfect choice for exploring Raja Ampat and Komodo with total ease and comfort.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 13 days / 12 nights
Number of dives Up to 32
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary roaming from Alor through the Banda Sea
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Swim with hundreds of sea snakes of the very remote Manuk Island
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Encounter hammerheads at current-swept sites such as Nil Desperandum 
  • Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
  • Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
  • Land visit to the 17th century Fort Belgica on Banda Neira
  • Chance of hammerheads, thresher sharks, and even mola mola in Alor
Day 1:
Once on board, there will be a safety briefing, crew introduction, completion and checking of dive paperwork, cabin allocation, and boat orientation. The first dive is a check dive.

Days 2-11: 2-3 dives per day
This cruise may, depending on the route chosen, include the following highlights (these are not limited to each route):
- Alor Region: Boardroom, Babylon, Cave Point, Clown valley and Wall of Pura, plus famous muck diving in Kalabahi Bay

- Wetar Area: Tanjung Nanukae, Nunukae Wall, Reong North and Reong Wall

- Gunung Api: Snake Ridge, Snake Pit and Sulfur Ridge

- Damar/Terbang Area: Nus Leur, Terbang North and Terbang South

- Nil Desperandum: Hammerhead dives depending on conditions for sites

- Manuk Island: Dives depending on conditions for sites

- Banda Islands: Pohon Miring, Batu Kapal, Batu Kapal Pinnacle, Banda Neira Jetty and Lava Flow

- Secret Spots: We know some excellent spots for shark action that we prefer not to publish but are happy to share with you!

- Banda Land Visits: On this cruise we visit Banda Neira to see the nutmeg plantation, historic forts, and small maritime museum.

Day 12:
On the last diving day, 2 dives are available in the morning while observing the rule of no diving within 24 hours of reaching altitude. We return to port and moor overnight. Evening is the time to pack up diving equipment and settle any outstanding bills, ready to depart the following morning.

Day 13:
Check-out takes place after breakfast, followed by 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

11:00am

Maumere

Maumere Airport: MOF

Return

12:00pm

Ambon

Pattimura International Airport: AMQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/emperor-raja-laut/itn-2407160317251-alor-and-banda-sea-mof-amq-12n