Ondina Itinerary
All Banda Sea (AMQ - ARD)12 days / 11 nights
About Ondina
- Comfortable, informal, and affordable setting ideal for dedicated divers
- Exceptional customer service with a nearly 1:1 crew to guest ratio
- Extended itineraries visiting some of Raja Ampat’s less explored areas
- Outstanding facilities for divers and photographers
SMY Ondina liveaboard focuses on the essentials, providing flexible, sociable, & affordable dive itineraries around Raja Ampat, Banda, the Forgotten Islands, & Cenderawasih Bay. With great diving facilities and experience in catering to professional and newly-qualified divers, SMY Ondina is able to satisfy every guest.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 33
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Extensive circular itinerary exploring the Banda Sea and Ambon
- Search for hammerheads on current-swept dive sites in the Banda Sea
- Encounters with manta rays and turtles at Wetar
- Land visit to the former capital of the global spice trade, Banda Neira
- Swim with hundreds of sea snakes of the very remote Manuk Island
- Witness schooling hammerhead sharks at Serua Island
DAY 1:
Transfer to the boat upon arrival, welcome drink and accommodation. Check dive and night dive in one of the muck sites inside Kalabahi Bay, such as Pertamina jetty or Mucky Mosque. Overnight to Wetar.
DAY 2: Wetar And Reong
Dive the west coast of Wetar, on the fishy walls around Tanjung Nunukae and the small satellite island of Reong. Visit the nearby village to look for crocodiles. Overnight to Pulau Damar.
DAY 3: Nus Leur and nearby islands
Wall diving in Nus Leur and each of the smaller islands of Terbang Utara and Terbang Selatan, fringed by beautiful white sand beaches. Overnight to Pulau Teun.
DAY 4: Pulau Teun
Full day of diving in the reefs around this scenic volcanic island, with its numerous spurs and ridges and chance encounters with hammerheads and other pelagic fauna.
DAY 5: Duisborgh Dries
First dive in the walls of Duisborgh Dries, followed by two dives in Nil Desperandum, where schools of hammerheads are often seen.
DAY 6: Pulau Serua
Full diving day around Pulau Serua, again one of the best sites for spotting schools of hammerheads. Afternoon visit to the only isolated village up the slopes of the volcano and night dive in one of the sheltered bays. Night sail to pulau Manuk.
DAY 7: Pulau Manuk
Diving around this small volcanic island with colonies of seabirds flying above. Underwater, several ridges display extraordinary colors and are populated by numerous sea snakes, while large fauna is occasionally sighted. Overnight sail to the Banda Islands.
DAY 8: Pulau Hatta and Karang Hatta
Full diving day around Pulau Hatta and Karang Hatta, located in the southern part of the Banda group and consisting in extraordinary walls with fish life to match. Afternoon sail to Bandaneira, probably the most beautiful natural anchorage in Indonesia, followed by a Mandarin dive at dusk.
DAY 3: Nus Leur and nearby islands
Wall diving in Nus Leur and each of the smaller islands of Terbang Utara and Terbang Selatan, fringed by beautiful white sand beaches. Overnight to Pulau Teun.
DAY 4: Pulau Teun
Full day of diving in the reefs around this scenic volcanic island, with its numerous spurs and ridges and chance encounters with hammerheads and other pelagic fauna.
DAY 5: Duisborgh Dries
First dive in the walls of Duisborgh Dries, followed by two dives in Nil Desperandum, where schools of hammerheads are often seen.
DAY 6: Pulau Serua
Full diving day around Pulau Serua, again one of the best sites for spotting schools of hammerheads. Afternoon visit to the only isolated village up the slopes of the volcano and night dive in one of the sheltered bays. Night sail to pulau Manuk.
DAY 7: Pulau Manuk
Diving around this small volcanic island with colonies of seabirds flying above. Underwater, several ridges display extraordinary colors and are populated by numerous sea snakes, while large fauna is occasionally sighted. Overnight sail to the Banda Islands.
DAY 8: Pulau Hatta and Karang Hatta
Full diving day around Pulau Hatta and Karang Hatta, located in the southern part of the Banda group and consisting in extraordinary walls with fish life to match. Afternoon sail to Bandaneira, probably the most beautiful natural anchorage in Indonesia, followed by a Mandarin dive at dusk.
DAY 9: Bandaneira
Cultural visit around Bandaneira, the heart of the Spice Islands: Fort Rotterdam, Culture House, the Governors House and the nutmeg plantation. After the tour, dive some of the famous sites such as Batu Kapal, Pohon Mirin or Lava Flows. In the evening, traditional dinner at a restored colonial house in Bandaneira.
DAY 10: Pulau Suanggi
Three day dives in Pulau Suanggi, the northernmost island of the Banda group. A group of submerged coral hills with pristine coral, lots of fish and common sightings of pelagics. Overnight sail to Ambon.
DAY 11: Ambon bay
Last two morning dives inside Ambon Bay. First in Pantai Nama and the second in the Twilight Zone. Afternoon preparing the departure the morning after.
Cultural visit around Bandaneira, the heart of the Spice Islands: Fort Rotterdam, Culture House, the Governors House and the nutmeg plantation. After the tour, dive some of the famous sites such as Batu Kapal, Pohon Mirin or Lava Flows. In the evening, traditional dinner at a restored colonial house in Bandaneira.
DAY 10: Pulau Suanggi
Three day dives in Pulau Suanggi, the northernmost island of the Banda group. A group of submerged coral hills with pristine coral, lots of fish and common sightings of pelagics. Overnight sail to Ambon.
DAY 11: Ambon bay
Last two morning dives inside Ambon Bay. First in Pantai Nama and the second in the Twilight Zone. Afternoon preparing the departure the morning after.
DAY 12:
Disembark after breakfast in Kalabahi.
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
Kalabahi
Alor Island Airport: ARD
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