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Tiare

Tiare Itinerary

Raja Ampat, Banda Sea and Ambon (SOQ - AMQ)

12 days / 11 nights

About Tiare

  • Fantastic personalised service, with 14 guests in 6 cabins
  • Outstanding facilities for divers, with camera area and nitrox
  • Beautiful interiors and plenty of space, including a sundeck 
  • Perfect for groups and families with divers and non-divers

Elegant, welcoming and tailored towards discerning guests, Tiare liveaboard is a luxurious yet traditional Indonesian phinisi embarks on unparalleled voyages of discovery to Indonesia’s top diving destinations. Designed as a home away from home with an extra touch of luxury, Tiaré enthusiastically welcomes both divers and non-divers aboard, and happily caters to their differing needs. Gaze over breath-taking vistas, immerse yourself in other cultures, and dive pristine, remote and sometimes unknown sites, with all the comforts of a luxury hotel.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 36
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary combining Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
  • Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
  • Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
  • Explore the macro-laden black sands of Batanta Island
  • Dayang island is known for plenty of marine life, especially manta rays
  • Visit a pearl farm in Aljui Bay and a 17th century fort on Banda Neira
Day 1: (0-1 dives)
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival to Sorong Airport or local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting vessel. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make a check dive at Red Light District (Lampu Merah) just outside Sorong before we get underway by 3pm for overnight sail. 

Days 2-4: Misool (3-4 dives a day) 
Three days of diving around Wayil, Fiabacet and Boo. We will then sail to Koon Island.

Day 5: Pulau Koon (3 dives) 
Enjoy a full day of diving at Pulau Koon, West Seram. Wide angle diving with vibrant corals and a profusion of fish life.

Days 6-8: Ring of Fire (3 dives a day) 
Diving around volcanic islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads. Encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, and other pelagic superstars. 

Day 9-10: Banda Islands (3 dives) 
Diving around Banda Islands with excellent visibility, fantastic coral coverage and tremendous numbers of fish along with potential Hammerhead sightings, plus a visit to one of the Spice Islands.

Day 11: Ambon Bay / Nusa Laut (2 dives) 
Muck dives in Ambon Bay or Nusa Laut. Sail back to Ambon where you spend last night on board. Plenty of time to wash and dry equipment. 

Day 12: (0 dives)
Check out after light breakfast and transfer to a local hotel or airport. Take your pre-booked flight to Ujung Pandang (aka Makassar), Jakarta, Bali, Manado, or Singapore.

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

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

09:00am

Ambon

Pattimura International Airport: AMQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/tiar-/itn-2212070243441-raja-ampat-banda-sea-and-ambon-soq-amq-