Tiare Itinerary
Ambon - Ambon10 days / 9 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
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 24
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 20 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Ambon Bay: Hunting for rare and unusual critters on the famous black and white sand slopes
- Banda Islands: Exploring historic sites and diving on pristine coral reefs, seamounts, and volcanic slopes
- Pelagic Action: A chance of encountering large schools of fish, tuna, and even schooling hammerhead sharks
- Historical Significance: A topside excursion on Banda Neira to visit historic site Fort Belgica, the nutmeg plantations, and the old colonial town
Day 1: Arrival in Ambon & First Dives
Our journey with Tiare starts when you arrive at the airport, where our crew will welcome you upon arrival. Our crew will transfer you to Tiare.
Possible Dive Sites: Start with a site like Laha, a series of sites that are excellent for finding frogfish, Ambon scorpionfish, and nudibranchs.
Day 2: Muck Diving & Journey to Banda
Spend the morning exploring more of Ambon's unique muck diving sites. Possible Dive Sites: Rhino City, known for its Rhinopias scorpionfish, or the Critter Junction to hunt for mimic octopuses. Jelajahi Laut will begin her overnight journey across the Banda Sea toward the islands in the late afternoon.
Spend the morning exploring more of Ambon's unique muck diving sites. Possible Dive Sites: Rhino City, known for its Rhinopias scorpionfish, or the Critter Junction to hunt for mimic octopuses. Jelajahi Laut will begin her overnight journey across the Banda Sea toward the islands in the late afternoon.
Day 3: Banda Islands - The Pelagic Highway
The first full day of diving in the Banda Sea is often on the remote seamounts and pinnacles. This is a crucial time to look for large marine life. Possible Dive Sites: Sites like Nil Desperandum or Suanggi Island are known as potential hotspots for schooling hammerhead sharks, so if we’re lucky, we have a chance to see them.
Days 4-6: Banda Neira & Surrounding Islands
Spend multiple days exploring the heart of the Banda Islands. This is a time for both phenomenal diving and historical exploration. Possible Dive Sites:
o Lava Flow (Gunung Api): A unique site where corals have rapidly regrown on a volcanic lava flow, creating a vibrant, young reef.
Spend multiple days exploring the heart of the Banda Islands. This is a time for both phenomenal diving and historical exploration. Possible Dive Sites:
o Lava Flow (Gunung Api): A unique site where corals have rapidly regrown on a volcanic lava flow, creating a vibrant, young reef.
o Pulau Hatta: Famous for its steep walls, excellent visibility, and schools of fusiliers, snappers, and groupers.
o Karang Hatta: A pinnacle that attracts large pelagics like tuna and mackerel.
o Batu Kapal: A submerged pinnacle that is a popular spot for schooling fish and reef sharks.
Topside Excursion: A tour on Banda Neira to visit historic sites like Fort Belgica, the nutmeg plantations, and the old colonial town.
Day 7: Run Island and Ai Island
We’ll move to the western side of the Banda Islands, where the reefs are in pristine condition. Possible Dive Sites:
o Nailaka: A beautiful reef with a good chance of seeing eagle rays and turtles.
o Pulau Ai: Dive on the walls and pinnacles here, which are covered in healthy coral and frequented by large schools of fish.
We’ll move to the western side of the Banda Islands, where the reefs are in pristine condition. Possible Dive Sites:
o Nailaka: A beautiful reef with a good chance of seeing eagle rays and turtles.
o Pulau Ai: Dive on the walls and pinnacles here, which are covered in healthy coral and frequented by large schools of fish.
Day 8: Journey Back to Ambon
Enjoy a few last dives in the Banda area before we begin the journey back to Ambon. Possible Dive Sites: A final dive on a reef or wall before the overnight crossing.
Days 9-10: Ambon Bay - Final Dives
After breakfast and a photo group with all the crew. Two hours before your boarding time, we will transfer you back to the port by tender, from where a private vehicle will take you to the airport or local hotel for your onward journey.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
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
11:00am
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Return
10:00am
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
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