Banda Sea
Damai 1
8 Days 7 Nights
Start Date:
10-Nov-23
From:
Ambon
Availability:
Sold Out
End Date:
17-Nov-23
To:
Tual
Remarks:
Cabin Availability
Do some critter hunting in the world class muck diving destination of Ambon harbor. Go through the Banda Sea and its chain of islands where he spices trade took place: sheer walls, and unique encounters. Below will be the draft itinerary when you are onboard of Damai:
Day 1: Arrive into Ambon
Guests will arrive in Ambon and have time to get comfortable on the boat. We will do a couple of dives in the mucky Bay of Ambon, a heaven for critter hunters: Rhinopias, Frog fish. Gosts pipe fish, Seahorses, pretty much the whole collection can be found in these waters.
No. of Dives:
2
Day 2: Nusa Laut
There are two distinct dive sites at Nusa Laut. Akon Wall is beautiful drop off with a natural limestone swim through in the wall. There are clouds of colorful Anthias and Damselfish hanging off the wall. Amed Slope is a sloping reef with excellent hard corals and schooling fish.
No. of Dives:
4
Day 3: Banda Neira
Spend some quality time around the Spice Islands in the shadow of Gunung Api volcano. There are a selection of unique dive sites including the hard coral at Lava Flow and the very fishy underwater pinnacles at Batu Kapal.
Tour the island in the afternoon, visit its historical buildings, Banda was the center of the spice trade and of capital importance at the time. Late in the afternoon, we will go back in the water for a world class mandarin dive experience.
No. of Dives:
4
Day 4: Manuk
The island of the snakes is a smoking volcano in the middle of the Banda Sea. There is the opportunity to see both Olive Sea Snakes and the more common Banded Sea Krait which can lead to quite an exhilirating dive. There are a couple of Mobula Ray cleaning stations nestled in the black sand shallows and always the possibility of cruising sharks.
No. of Dives:
3
Day 5 and 6: Nils Desperandum & Serua
The best place in Indonesia to have a chance to spot school of Hammerheads. An atoll with walls all around it, large pelagic patrol the reefs, and the ridges in the corners are timing with life, schooling fish, large barrel sponges and fans. Great diving experience.
No. of Dives:
4 and 2
Day 6: Dawera
An underwater pinnacle will be the highlight of the day. A world class dive site, where schooling fusiliers,
No. of Dives:
3
Day 7: Pulau Pador Exploration
After a long crossing from Nils (about 115 Miles), we will explore some of the islands West to our destination for the last day of diving. Searching for new frontiers, we will have our final 2 dives in these unchartered waters.
No. of Dives:
2
Day 8: Moora
Adrenaline diving when the current sweeps over the ridge on the north west of the island.
No. of Dives:
3
Day 9: Nyata
The islands around Nyata boast white sand beaches which stretch into beautiful blue water
No. of Dives:
3
Day 10: Reong
Further to the east Wetar provides some good diving on sloping reefs. We will then move
No. of Dives:
3
Day 11: Kalabahi Bay & Pura
Arriving in Alor and tie to change underwater topography. First with 2 dives with sandy muck dive,
No. of Dives:
3
Day 12: Pantar Straits
Beautiful walls of macro and wide-angle subjects. Clean walls, abundant life and the always cooperative
No. of Dives:
3
Day 13: Pantar Straits
Beautiful walls of macro and wide-angle subjects. Clean walls, abundant life and the
No. of Dives:
3
Day 14: Pantar Straits
Beautiful walls of macro and wide-angle subjects. Clean walls, abundant life and the
No. of Dives:
3
Day 15: Pantar Straits
Beautiful walls of macro and wide-angle subjects. Clean walls, abundant life and the
No. of Dives:
3
Day 16: Pantar Straits
Beautiful walls of macro and wide-angle subjects. Clean walls, abundant life and the
No. of Dives:
3
Day 17: Pantar Straits
Beautiful walls of macro and wide-angle subjects. Clean walls, abundant life and the
No. of Dives:
3
Day 8: Departure
Guests will be escorted to the airport in Tual and assisted with check in procedures, no doubt full of talk about the wonders of the most popular dive destination in the world.
DISCLAIMERS
Damai are flexible to change itinerary suggested based on customer’s preference in the event that weather and time allow us to do so and if changes is agreeable by all participants on board.
Due to the need to report to the local village, divers will need to be flexible with the start time of the first dive at some of the dive sites. We will ensure that you’re given timely update on this during the trip, however your understanding on last minute changes would be appreciate. This is because divers are only allowed in the water once permission is granted by the local villages and officers.
Damai are flexible to change itinerary suggested based on customer’s preference in the event that weather and time allow us to do so and if changes is agreeable by all participants on board.
Cabin 1
At 22 sq meters / 237 sq feet, this room can be configured with a double bed (180cm x 200cm / 5.9 feet x 6.56 feet) or two single beds (90cm x 200cm / 2.95 feet x 6.56 feet). It has a desk and a wardrobe, three reading lights and a bed side table. The room is fully air-conditioned and has en-suite facilities, where the shower place has a dividing glass door. At 22 sq meters / 237 sq feet, this room can be configured with a double bed (180cm x 200cm / 5.9 feet x 6.56 feet) or two single beds
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