Set sail on an unforgettable journey across the heart of Indonesia’s legendary Spice Islands. Over 7 days and 6 nights, discover the magic of the Banda Sea—where vibrant coral gardens, towering pinnacles, and thrilling drift dives await. Swim alongside hammerhead sharks, marvel at kaleidoscopic reefs, and explore sites shaped by volcanic history. Between dives, step ashore to uncover the rich heritage of Banda Neira, with its storied forts and spice trade legacy. From the untouched beauty of Nusa Laut to the deep blue encounters of Suanggi, every moment promises adventure, discovery, and world-class diving.
Arriving at Ambon, our representatives will be waiting for you, ready to escort you to the ship for boarding. Safety Briefing, Safety DVD, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation, and ship orientation will take place as soon as you arrive. To start the journey, a check dive will commence to make sure you are comfortable with the gear, etc. You will have some time to familiarize yourself with the vessel and make yourself comfortable as we journey to Suanggi. Total Dive: check dive Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Suanggi Island marks the beginning of the journey across the famous Spice Islands of Indonesia. Not too long after, everyone would plunge into the water to dive into the Jackpot diving site. Living up to its name, Jackpot is home to deep-water pinnacles. The area is covered in large coral formations, and you’ll be able to find huge pink barrel sponges and even large hammerhead sharks. It would be great to get used to the hammerheads since it will be easy to spot them in the area! Total Dive: 3x dives Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hatta Island has so many underwater wonders to show. Karang Hatta has a gigantic crescent-shaped reef system, exposed at low tide, and features beautiful coral walls with schooling jacks and fusilier fish. It has immense elephant ear sponges and sea fans along the reef and underwater creatures such as moray eels, octopus, plenty of reef fish, and white-tip reef sharks. On the other side of the area, Tanjung Buton has a rocky slope with pretty strong currents due to its exposed location. There is rich and diverse marine life, with familiar species such as clown fish, parrotfish, and schools of trevally. A night dive will take place, showing the beautiful underwater life after the light goes dark. Total Dive: 3x dives Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Banda Neira is known for its close relation to Indonesia’s spice trading era in the colonial times, and today we will be taking a close look at it! Karang Hatta will open our morning dive with its vibrant coral gardens, filled with hard and soft coral species, creating a kaleidoscope of colors. You can spot the occasional sightings of majestic sea turtles in the crystal clear waters, which would surely make the journey special. On another side of Banda Neira, you will experience a thrilling drift dive site, Pohon Miring (Tilted Tree), with its vibrant coral slopes and natural tunnels that you can swim through. There would be colorful reef fish all over the site, anthias, butterflyfish, and angelfish swimming through the strong currents. Lava Flow diving site is also one of the iconic sites you don’t want to miss; this site was covered with volcanic lava back in the 1980s, destroying some corals before speeding up its growth massively over the decades. The coral reef is rich, healthy, and teeming with life, dominated by large corals, a shelter for so many underwater species. And then, as we explore the island of Banda Neira, we will get to see the historical monuments closely related to the Dutch occupation in Indonesia, with their spice trading business. From historical Fort Belgica, Nassau, to the locals’ houses, they are a reminder of the country’s past. Total Dive: 3x dives Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Rhun Island is famous for its rich history tied to the global spice trade. It became a focal point of competition between the Dutch and English East India Companies due to its valuable nutmeg production. In the area, there is the Rhun Corner, a popular dive site known for its beautiful coral, diverse marine life, and hammerhead sharks. Nailaka Island, too, despite its small size on the map, is rich with stunning scenery, above or underwater. And as you dive in Suanggi, you’ll get to see tuna, moray eels, and schools of fish of all colors, and hammerhead shark sightings. Total Dive: 3x dives Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nusa Laut is an idyllic island in the Maluku province of Indonesia, offering unspoiled coral reefs and rich marine biodiversity. Located in a remote area, there is only minimal tourist traffic, allowing divers to explore its vibrant reefs properly. From colorful reef fish to stunning coral gardens, and even large pelagics such as sharks and rays, they are there for you to see. The vast beauty of Nusa Laut will require you to dive twice at the area. Total Dive: 2x dives Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arriving in Ambon, it will be the last day of your exploration aboard our vessel. You will have a hearty breakfast for the last time before being dropped off by our representatives at the airport, to catch a flight to your next destination. See you next dive! Total Dive: - Meals: Breakfast
