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Jaya

Jaya Itinerary

Alor - Ambon Expedition Trip

13 days / 12 nights

About Jaya

  • More than 20-years of experience operating liveaboards in Indonesia
  • Simple yet striking vessel, hand-built using traditional methods
  • A maximum of just 14 guests on board, ensuring personalised service
  • Wide range of dive itineraries with varying lengths and destinations

Jaya liveaboard is a stunning dive phinisi boasting 20 years of experience cruising the central and eastern islands of the Indonesian Archipelago. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of the region and its unparalleled underwater world, Jaya’s crew are able to offer unique yet affordable services with high levels of professionalism at all times. The vessel itself encourages social interaction and exudes a casual, care-free atmosphere where everybody feels at home – allowing guests to let their hair down and create countless memories that will last a lifetime.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 13 days / 12 nights
Number of dives 30+
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary diving along age-old spice trade routes
  • Discover exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Dive the “Romang Group”, known for colourful sea fans and barrel sponges
  • Swim with hundreds of sea snakes of the very remote Manuk Island
  • Schooling hammerheads off the steep slopes of Nil Desperandum atoll
  • Search for hammerheads on current-swept pinnacles and reefs
  • Night dives included in the itinerary
Day 1: 
Arrive Tulehu Harbour at 11:00 for boarding, briefings and check dives.

Day 2: 
Diving around Alor. Overnight crossing to Wetar.

Day 3: 
Diving in Wetar. Tutnukae Ridge, Pulau Reong. Overnight sail to Nyata/Romang.

Day 4: 
Diving around Pulau Nyata / Romang. Pulau Nyata, Teluk Zawan, Pulau Maopora. Overnight crossing to Damar.

Day 5: 
Diving around Pulau Damar. Pulau Nusler, Pulau Terbang Utara, Terbang Selatan.

Day 6: 
Diving around Nil Desperandum in the early morning. 

Day 7: 
Kekah Island

Day 8: 
Diving around Gili Manuk. Snake Island, do not wear board shorts! Overnight Crossing to Banda.

Day 9: 
Banda for Land visit and restock

Day 10: 
Diving around Banda. Pulau Ai, Batu Kapal, Lava Flow, sunset dive Banda Harbour 

Day 11: 
Diving around Suanngi

Day 12: 
Diving in Pulau Nusalaut and Pulau Molana area. Crossing to Ambon.

Day 13: 
Jaya arrives in Ambon Harbour. Guests depart Jaya by 09:00.

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

Kalabahi

Alor Island Airport: ARD

Return

09:00am

Ambon

Pattimura International Airport: AMQ

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Tanks and weights
    • Night dives
    • Land excursions
    • Internet
    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • Marine park fee - US$100 per person, paid onboard
    • Port fee - US$140 per person, paid onboard
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 75% 
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Soft drinks
    • Gratuities - 10% to 15% of cruise rate
    • Equipment rental 
    • Dive computer - US$10 per day
    • 15l tanks - US$15 per day
    • Diving courses
    • Private guide
    • Transfers 
    Payment policy
    • Cancellations more than 90 days prior to departure are refundable, minus an administrative fee of 100 USD, plus any bank fees and exchange rate losses.
    • Cancellations made less than 90 days prior to departure will not be granted a refund
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    50% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    50% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/jaya/itn-2306140649301-alor-ambon-expedition-trip

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