Indo Master Itinerary
Banda Sea and Misool13 days / 12 nights
About Indo Master
- Modern phinisi liveaboard built by artisans in Sulawesi
- Designed by divers, ensuring high standards of service
- Stay in spacious cabins decorated with superior style
- Versatile accommodations for a variety of guests
Indo Master is a modern phinisi liveaboard delivering incredible Indonesian diving expeditions to discerning guests. This sizable vessel offers ample space and plenty of contemporary comfort on board, ensuring each trip is as relaxing as it is exciting. And, thanks to the expertise of the Master Liveaboards fleet, guests can expect to receive the highest standards of service throughout each voyage, along with a selection of superior, first-class facilities.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 13 days / 12 nights
Number of dives 34
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Extensive one-way itinerary venturing from Ambon to Raja Ampat
- Dive the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
- Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
- Dive with hundreds of sea snakes of the very remote Manuk Island
- Search for hammerheads on current-swept dive sites in the Banda Sea
- Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
- Land visit to the former capital of the global spice trade, Banda Neira
- Visit the pristine coral colonies of Nusa Laut
Day 1 - Embarkation
Embarkation from Jembatan Amerika Negeri Laha in Ambon is followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings, and lunch. In the afternoon, you can settle into your cabin and assemble your equipment with help from the Indo Master crew, then relax before dinner is served.
Day 2 - Ambon
Up to 4 dives, scheduled as follows.
- Light breakfast followed by a briefing and dive
- Full breakfast and relaxation period
- Briefing and dive 2
- Lunch and relaxation period
- Briefing and dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for sunset or night dive (if logistics permit)
- Dinner
- Overnight cruising to Pulau Suanggi
Day 3 - Pulau Suanggi
Up to 4 dives, scheduled as follows.
- Light breakfast followed by a briefing and dive 1
- Full breakfast and relaxation period
- Briefing and dive 2
- Lunch and relaxation period
- Briefing and dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for sunset or night dive (if logistics permit)
- Dinner
Days 4-7 - Banda Islands
3-4 dives each day, scheduled as follows.
- Light breakfast followed by a briefing and dive 1
- Full breakfast and relaxation period
- Briefing and dive 2
- Lunch and relaxation period
- Briefing and dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for sunset or night dive (where possible)*
- Dinner
*Sunset or night dive depends on the vessel's location and the following day's schedule. While in the Banda Islands, there will be the possibility of going ashore to visit the historical fort and nutmeg plantations on Banda Neira.
Day 8 - Pulau Koon
3 dives, scheduled as follows.
- Light breakfast followed by a briefing and dive 1
- Full breakfast and relaxation period
- Briefing and dive 2
- Lunch and relaxation period
- Briefing and dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Dinner
- Overnight cruise to Misool
Days 9-12: Misool
Up to 4 dives each day, scheduled as follows.
- Light breakfast followed by a briefing and dive 1
- Full breakfast and relaxation period
- Briefing and dive 2
- Lunch and relaxation period
- Briefing and dive 3
- Snacks and relaxation
- Briefing for sunset or night dive (where possible)*
- Dinner
*Sunset or night dive depends on the vessel's location and the following day's schedule. While in the Misool area, there will be a possibility to snorkel in the region's jellyfish lake or limestone cave system.
For the last day of diving there will be two morning dives scheduled before Indo Master commences cruising to Sorong Harbor.
Day 13 - Disembarkation
Breakfast on board is followed by disembarkation at 10:00 and transfer to Sorong Airport or your hotel.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
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
01:30pm
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Return
10:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/indo-master/itn-2607010610571-banda-sea-and-misool