Neptune One Itinerary
Banda Sea Expedition8 days / 7 nights
About Neptune One
- Classic Indonesian phinisi with a casual yet sophisticated ambience
- Enjoy attentive and personalised service with a 1:1 crew to guest ratio
- Custom-designed for divers with convenient details at every turn
- Explore the most iconic diving destinations in the Indonesian Archipelago
The 33-metre Neptune One is a superb phinisi liveaboard designed specifically for divers in the classic Indonesian style. Operated by one of the best-rated dive centres in Bali, this vessel guarantees superior customer service, unparalleled underwater experiences and a handful of diver-focussed details. Equally suited to singles, couples and groups, Neptune One explores some of the best liveaboard diving in the world - from the amazing coral reefs of Raja Ampat and the majestic manta rays of Komodo to the hammerhead migrations of the Banda Sea.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Beginning and ending in Ambon, this itinerary focuses on the Banda Sea
- Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
- Search for hammerheads on current-swept dive sites in the Banda Sea
- Visit the pristine coral colonies of Nusa Laut
- Discover Suangi - a small, uninhabited island surrounded by coral reefs
- Land visit to the former capital of the global spice trade, Banda Neira
- Explore the beautiful coral and schooling fish at Hatta Reef
- Dive with hundreds of sea snakes of the very remote Manuk Island
Welcome aboard Neptune One in Ambon. After briefings and equipment setup, enjoy a relaxed check dive to get comfortable before the adventure begins.
Day 2: Nusa Laut (up to 3 dives)
Start your diving with vibrant reefs, excellent visibility, and large schools of reef fish. You may encounter turtles, bumphead parrotfish, and colorful coral bommies filled with life.
Day 3: Banda Sea (up to 4 dives)
Today’s dives take you into nutrient-rich waters around remote volcanic islands. You can expect dramatic walls, schooling fish, and potential encounters with larger pelagics such as barracuda and trevally.
Day 4: Banda Neira (up to 4 dives + land tour)
A perfect blend of culture and coral. Dive into stunning reefs and lava-formed seascapes. In between dives, enjoy a historical village tour with insight into the Dutch spice trade legacy.
Day 5: Hatta Island (up to 4 dives)
Expect healthy reef slopes, excellent macro life, and thrilling drop-offs. You may encounter turtles, reef sharks, and large swarms of anthias and fusiliers.
Day 6: Manuk Island (up to 3 dives)
A true Banda Sea highlight—dive around an active volcanic island where sea snakes are commonly encountered. Look out for geothermal bubbles, stunning rock formations, and pristine coral reefs.
Day 7: Banda Sea (up to 2 dives)
Wrap up the expedition with final dives in current-swept reef systems that may reward you with encounters of larger marine species and vibrant coral life.
Day 8: Disembarkation
Enjoy a final breakfast onboard before transferring to Ambon airport or hotel. No diving today due to surface interval.
Transfer details
Departure
12:00pm
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Return
10:00am
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/neptune-one/itn-2301240356051-banda-sea-expedition