Ondina Itinerary

North Banda Sea and Kai Islands (LUV - AMQ)

Day 1: 

Pick up at the airport, transfer to the boat, welcome drink, and accommodation. Check dive and night dive.

First morning dive in Pulau Pombo. Noon and afternoon dives at the famous site Ameth’s Knoll, a reef parallel to the coast that the local villagers have protected since the old times to allow fish to spawn and spill over to adjacent areas. Overnight sail to Suanggi. 

Three day dives in Pulau Suanggi, the northernmost island of the Banda group. After the third dive, sail to Bandaneira, probably the most beautiful natural anchorage in Indonesia. Dusk dive at the mandarin fish site, and dinner at a restored colonial house.

Day 4:
Cultural visit around Bandaneira, the heart of the Spice Islands: Fort Rotterdam, the culture museum, the Governor's House, and the nutmeg plantation. After the cultural visit, dive in the famous places around Bandaneira, such as Batu Kapal, Pohon Mirin or Lava Flows. 

 3 day dives around Pulau Hatta and Karang Hatta, located in the southern part of the Banda group. Overnight sail to Pulau Koon. 

Day 6:
Three day dives around the very strategic eastern point of Pulau Koon, where the walls on both sides of the island converge into a sandy plateau facing a deep trench, congregating large masses of fish and the added excitement of some pelagic sightings. Overnight sail to Kurkap. 

Day 7:
Full diving day in Kurkap, diving the main island as well as the reef to the north of the island. Both feature pristine coral gardens and plenty of fish life. After the night dive, sail to Pulau Bui.

Day 8:

Two morning dives in different seamounts to the north of Pulau Bui, Villoch Reef and Ultima Frontera. Afternoon and night dive in another reef adjacent to Pulau Bui. After the third dive, we will visit a beautiful white sand beach located on the south part of the island, a long sandbar surrounded by turquoise waters. 

Day 9:
Two morning dives north of Pulau Tayandu, first in Karang Rembang and second in Batu Guano. In the afternoon, visit Pasir Panjang (a kilometer-plus stretch of white sand beach lined with coconut trees) on our way to Tual. Preparation for departure the morning after. 

Unfortunately, it is the last day of this incredible adventure, and it is time to disembark after a good breakfast.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.