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Neomi

Neomi Itinerary

Banda - 5N

6 days / 5 nights

About Neomi

  • Dive Indonesia’s renowned sites such as Raja Ampat and Komodo
  • A large dive deck, two tenders and nitrox available
  • Well-equipped camera room for underwater photographers
  • Two sumptuous Jacuzzis on the main deck, and cabins with private terraces

Built to cater for today’s discerning diver, Neomi liveaboard is a traditional-style Indonesian phinisi offering modern comforts and luxury dive safaris across this world famous destination. While searching for macro critters, sharks, mantas or large pelagics, you’ll enjoy effortless diving every step of the way from the large dive deck and two tenders. Plus, if you’re an underwater photographer, you’ll love Neomi’s well-equipped onboard camera room – a must when exploring iconic destinations like Raja Ampat, Komodo, and more.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 6 days / 5 nights
Number of dives 16
Experience Open Water - Minimum 20 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular trip from Ambon focusing on the diverse Banda Sea
  • 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 spice trade, Banda Neira
  • Dive into the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
  • Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
  • Night dives included
Day 1: Ambon
Our crew will pick you up from the island at our boat and start the day. First, there will be a safety briefing, boat introduction, crew introduction, and room allocation on board while we are going to the next destination, Pulau Suanggi.

Day 2: Pulau Suanggi
Better known as Manuk Island and located 20 km northwest of Bandanaira, this island is another remote volcanic island far from human contact where the sea snakes thrive. It also offers pristine bommies, huge sponge corals and large schools of barracuda.

Days 3-5: Banda Neira
Offers a number of beautiful coral dive sites with hard coral reefs and usually ends in a soft coral, sea fan- and barrel sponge-covered wall. There are unicornfish, fusiliers, jacks fish, rainbow runners, whitetip sharks measuring almost two metres, Napoleon wrasse, dogtooth tuna, and turtles. We will also take you to have a land tour to Benteng Belgica, which is the heritage of the Portuguese nation, and the Old Church “Hollandische Kerk", which was built in 1600.

Day 6: Ambon
We will reach Ambon in the morning. Breakfast will be served, and afterwards, prepare for disembarkation. Thank you for having the journey with us.

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

Ambon

Pattimura International Airport: AMQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/neomi/itn-2302160351361-banda-5n