Tiare Itinerary
Ring of Fire - Banda Sea, Alor, and Maumere (AMQ - MOF) 13N14 days / 13 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.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- One-way itinerary roaming from Alor to the Banda Sea
- Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
- Search for the rare Rhinopias scorpionfish in the waters of Alor
- Chance of hammerheads, thresher sharks, and even mola mola in Alor
- Explore the rarely visited Forgotten Islands, north of East Timor
- Swim with hundreds of sea snakes of the very remote Manuk Island
- Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
- Land visit to the 17th-century Fort Belgica on Banga Neira
The crew will transfer guests from the airport or the hotel to the ship. After a welcome briefing by the cruise director, our guests move into their cabins before departure. If possible, a first dive will take place.
Days 2-12:
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a dusk or night dive if possible.
Possible stops include Wetar, Gunung Api, Damar/Terbang, Nil Desperandum, Manuk Island, and the Banda Islands.
Day 13:
Final day of diving with 2 scheduled dives and transfer to the port of Maumere
Day 14:
Check-out and transfer by the crew to the airport.
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
09:00am
Maumere
Maumere Airport: MOF
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/tiar-/itn-2309210228371-ring-of-fire-banda-sea-alor-and-maumere-amq-mof-13n