Forgotten Islands / Banda Sea
Damai 1
12 Days 11 Nights
Start Date:
Apr 12, 2024
From:
Ambon
Availability:
1 space(s) available
End Date:
Apr 23, 2024
To:
Saumlaki
Remarks:
Cabin Availability
Go into the microenvironment fed but currents of the Indian and the Pacific oceans of Alor. Dive in the incredibly rich waters and the area is typified by crystal clear water, deep walls and pinnacles, awesome overhangs and swim-throughs, beautiful pristine corals, huge barrel sponges and large schools of fish of the Forgotten Islands. Go through the Banda Sea and its chain of islands where he spices trade took place: sheer walls, and unique encounters. Do some critter hunting in the world class muck diving destination of Ambon harbor. Below will be the draft itinerary when you are onboard of Damai:
Day 1: Arrive into Saumlaki
Guests will arrive in Saumlaki and have time to get comfortable on the boat. We will start travelling towards the Forgotten Islands once all customer are on board and clearance is granted by the local authorities
No. of Dives:
0
Day 2: Pulau Dawera
Some of the healthiest and balanced coral reef. Abundant life which consists of school of bigeye trevally, fusiliers, enormous Napoleon Wrasse, patrolling Dogtooth Tuna and a series of Sharks. A perfect way to complete the trip with the last 2 dives here to enjoy the beautiful reef and amazing fish life.
No. of Dives:
4
Day 3: Babar
Seamount on the southwest of Babar, great hard corals in the shallows and sloping reefs with giant barrel sponges. Large schooling of fusiliers that will attack tunas, wahoos and other pelagic. Good chances to see reef sharks.
No. of Dives:
4
Day 4: Dai
Tertuti Wall is a beautiful wall carpeted in vibrant orange and yellow softcorals and huge seafans. There are schools of butterflyfish and anthias hanging just off the wall and larger schools further out. With plenty of ledges and overhangs to make the dive interesting, there is even an arch for photo opportunities.
No. of Dives:
4
Day 5 and 6: Nils Desperandum & Sika
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/day
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: 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 8 and 9: 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
Day 9: Nyata
The islands around Nyata boast white sand beaches which stretch into beautiful blue water
No. of Dives:
3
Day 10: 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 11: Ambon Harbour
Finish the trip with some world class muck diving in Ambon Harbour. An excellent place to hunt down some unusual critters of all shapes and sizes.
No. of Dives:
2
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 12: Departure
Guests will be escorted to the airport in Kaimana 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 has a dividing glass door.
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