BANDA SEA, INDONESIA
Remote. Wild. Legendary.
Diver Requirements
- Advanced Open Water + 25 dives minimum
- Suitable for divers comfortable with drift dives, strong currents, and deep walls
Trip Type: Advanced Liveaboard Expedition | 14th – 22nd September 2026
Trip Type: Advanced Liveaboard Expedition | 24th September – 1st October 2026
Welcome to Ambon & The Banda Sea
Begin your journey in the macro-rich depths of Ambon Bay before crossing into the remote Banda Sea — volcanic seamounts, dramatic drop-offs, pristine reefs, massive fish schools, sea snakes, mantas, reef sharks, and the iconic chance to spot Scalloped Hammerheads.
A route built for divers who crave deep biodiversity, remote islands, raw ocean energy, and world-class underwater encounters.
Where You’ll Be Diving
Sipadan Island
One of the world’s top five dive destinations. Expect adrenaline-pumping drift dives, massive schools of fish, bumphead parrotfish, sharks, and turtle encounters on nearly every dive.
Mabul Island
Welcome to macro heaven. Frogfish, ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and other rare critters make every inch of the reef worth inspecting.
Kapalai Reef
A beautiful blend of sandy slopes and artificial reefs. Perfect for chilled-out dives with surprising marine life and loads of photography opportunities.
Seaventures House Reef
Your personal playground beneath the rig. Dive in at your own pace—day or night—and uncover a world teeming with marine life right under your feet.
AMBON BAY
Critter-rich muck diving with macro life, unique species, and classic Ambon underwater oddities on your arrival day.
BANDA ISLANDS
The historic Spice Islands offer volcanic reefs, reef sharks, massive fish schools, and stunning underwater scenery.
RING OF FIRE
Remote volcanic islands with deep walls, seamounts, and exceptional biodiversity, home to pelagics and nutrient-rich waters.
Trip Itinerary
Trip 1
Arrival & Orientation
- Meet the crew upon arrival at Pattimura Airport, Ambon or at your local hotel.
- Transfer to the KM Blue Manta.
- Guests arriving before midday may complete 0–2 check dives in Ambon Bay.
- The vessel sets sail by 2:00 PM for the overnight journey.
BANDA ISLANDS
- First day exploring the Banda Sea.
- 3 dives around the Banda Islands: volcanic reefs, sharks, schools of fish.
BANDA ISLANDS
- Another full day at the Banda Islands.
- 3 divesacross new sites: iconic underwater topography + rich marine life.
RING OF FIRE
- Enter the Ring of Fire region.
- 3 dives around volcanic seamounts and biodiverse reefs.
RING OF FIRE
- Continue exploring remote volcanic islands.
- 3 dives with deep-water biodiversity and pelagic encounters.
RING OF FIRE
- Another day at the Ring of Fire.
- 3 dives showcasing dramatic walls & nutrient-rich slopes.
RING OF FIRE
- Final full dive day in this region.
- 3 dives across pristine, high-energy sites.
HUKURILA CAVE & MOLANA
- 2 final dives at Hukurila Cave & Molana.
- Afternoon sail back to Ambon.
- Overnight onboard at Ambon.
CHECK OUT
- Light breakfast served onboard.
- Check out between 5:00–10:00 AM.
- Transfer to a local hotel or airport provided.
- Recommended onward flights to Makassar (Ujung Pandang), Jakarta, or Singapore.
Trip 2
Arrival & Orientation
- Meet the staff upon arrival at Pattimura Airport, Ambon or at your local hotel.
- Transfer to the KM Blue Manta.
- Guests arriving before midday may complete 0–2 check dives in Ambon Bay.
- Depart by 2:00 PM for overnight sail.
BANDA ISLANDS
- First full dive day at the Banda Islands.
- 3 dives exploring volcanic reefs, sharks, and rich fish life.
BANDA ISLANDS
- Second day at the Banda Islands.
- 3 dives across new sites with classic Banda biodiversity.
RING OF FIRE
- Enter the Ring of Fire region.
- 3 dives across volcanic seamounts and steep walls.
RING OF FIRE
- Continue exploring remote volcanic islands.
- 3 dives featuring pelagics and nutrient-rich waters.
RING OF FIRE
- Final full day in the Ring of Fire.
- 3 dives with dramatic underwater landscapes and biodiversity
HUKURILA CAVE & MOLANA
- 2 final dives at Hukurila Cave & Molana.
- Afternoon sail back to Ambon.
- Overnight onboard at Ambon.
CHECK OUT
- Light breakfast served onboard.
- Check out between 5:00–10:00 AM.
- Transfer to a local hotel or to the airport for flights to Makassar, Jakarta, or Singapore.
Note: Itinerary subject to weather and safety considerations.
What You’ll experience
Accomodation
KM BLUE MANTA
A stable, spacious Indonesian liveaboard engineered for long-range expeditions.
Why divers love it
- Comfortable Twin/Double cabins with private bathrooms
- Full-board meals, snacks & hot beverages
- 12L tanks, weights & 6 dive guides
- Orca team onboard + Orca goodies
- Smooth airport transfers
- Designed for long-distance Banda Sea crossings
Cost Breakdown
Standard Room (Twin Sharing): INR 1,19,000 + Taxes
Deluxe Room: Available on request. Ask us for upgrade options.
What’s Included
- 4N/5D at Seaventures Dive Rig (A/C Standard Room, twin-sharing)
- 3 meals daily + tea, coffee, and water
- Roundtrip transfers: Tawau – Semporna – Dive Rig
- ~14 dives, including 1 day at Sipadan (subject to permit)
- 1 night dive (certified divers only)
- Unlimited buddy dives on the house reef
- Tanks, weights, and belts
- Complimentary WiFi
What’s Not Included
- International flights & visa
- Dive gear rentals (BCD, fins, wetsuit, etc.)
- Sipadan permit fee (MYR 350 per diver/day)
- Sipadan entrance fee (MYR 100 per person/day)
- Dive computer (mandatory – rent or bring your own)
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, snacks
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips
- Dive & travel insurance (mandatory)
Gear Rental
Let us know in advance to reserve gear.
Payment & Cancellation
Payment Terms
- 50% deposit to confirm
- Balance due by 10th May 2025
Cancellation Policy
- No refunds on cancellations or no-shows
- No refunds for missed dives/services
- All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable
Faqs
Trip 1
Yes, recommended. WiFi is available onboard, but limited.
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
- Arrival: Land – 7:30 AM | Boat – 10:00 AM
- Departure: Boat – 2:00 PM | Land – 3:00 PM
28°C to 30°C
Limited by the government. Issued first-come, first-served. We’ll do our best to secure yours.
Mumbai → Kuala Lumpur → Tawau → Semporna → Seaventures
Yes, rental gear is available. Check Gear Rental above.
Boat dives at Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai + night & house reef dives.
Absolutely. Let us know if you’d like to do Advanced or any specialties.
Yes. DAN or equivalent is required.
14th September – 22 September 2026 (8N/9D)
Intermediate to Advanced
AOWD with 50+ logged dives
Strong currents possible.
Upper/Main Deck Cabin: USD 4,300 + Taxes
Lower Deck Cabin: USD 3,900 + Taxes
Mandatory:
• Marine Park & Harbour Fee – USD 250 + Taxes
• Fuel Surcharge – USD 200 + Taxes
Optional:
• Single Occupancy: +20% (subject to availability)
- 10% deposit before 14th May 2025
- 40% deposit – 12 months before trip
- Final 50% + park & fuel fees – 3 months before trip
18 dives across 7 days
3 dives/day except last day (2 dives)
Bonus night dive may occur depending on Cruise Leader.
- Accommodation (Twin/Double)
- Full-board meals + snacks + hot beverages
- 18 dives
- Airport pickup/drop-off
- 12L tanks & weights
- 6 dive guides
- Orca team onboard
- Orca goodies
- All flights
- Pre/post trip stays
- Marine Park & Fuel fees
- 5% GST & TCS
- Dive insurance (mandatory)
- Travel insurance
- Rental gear
– Full set: USD 50/day
– Nitrox: USD 20/day
– Dive computer (compulsory)
– Torch: USD 15 per night dive
– Wetsuits: only 3mm shorty available - Laundry (USD 10/basket)
- Massage (USD 40/hour)
- Alcohol (Beer USD 4; Wine USD 40–50)
- Nespresso (USD 3)
- Satellite Wi-Fi (USD 35 per 10GB)
- Dive computer mandatory
- Dive insurance mandatory
- No-deco diving only
- No solo diving
- 18-hour surface interval before flying
Non-refundable trip
- No-shows → non-refundable
- Unused services → non-refundable
- Personal cancellations → non-refundable
Trip 2
24th September – 1st October 2026 (7N/8D)
Intermediate to Advanced
AOWD with 50+ logged dives
Strong currents possible.
Upper/Main Deck Cabin: USD 4,300 + Taxes
Lower Deck Cabin: USD 3,900 + Taxes
Mandatory:
• Marine Park & Harbour Fee – USD 250 + Taxes
• Fuel Surcharge – USD 200 + Taxes
Optional:
• Single Occupancy: +20% (subject to availability)
- 10% deposit before 14th May 2025
- 40% deposit – 12 months before trip
- Final 50% + park & fuel fees – 3 months before trip
18 dives across 7 days
3 dives/day except last day (2 dives)
Bonus night dive may occur depending on Cruise Leader.
Ambon Bay – Critters and macro
Banda Islands – Spice islands, sharks, fish schools
Ring of Fire – Volcanic islands, high biodiversity
Hukurila Cave & Molana – Final dive sites before return
- TWN/DBL sharing accommodation
- Full-board meals (3 meals, snacks, hot beverages)
- 18 dives
- Airport pickup/drop-off
- 12L tanks & weights
- 6 dive guides
- Orca team members
- Orca goodies
- All flights
- Pre/post trip accommodation
- Marine Park & Fuel fees
- 5% GST & applicable TCS
- Mandatory dive
- Insurance (DAN / Dive Assure)
- Travel insurance
- Equipment rental (Full set USD 50/day)
- Nitrox (USD 20/day)
- Dive computer (mandatory)
- Torch for night dives (USD 15/night dive)
- Wetsuit (only 3mm shorty available)
- Laundry (USD 10/basket)
- Massage (USD 40/hour)
- Alcohol (Beer USD 4; Wine USD 40–50)
- Nespresso coffee (USD 3)
- Satellite Wi-Fi (USD 35 per 10GB)
- Dive computer mandatory
- Dive insurance mandatory
- Minimum 18-hour surface interval before flying
- No-deco diving only
- No solo diving
- This trip is non-refundable
- No-shows: non-refundable
- Unused services: non-refundable
- Personal cancellations: non-refundable