20% OFF | 15-Day Forgotten Islands | Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon Diving Liveaboard | October 11th – 25th

Banda Sea15 DAYS

Set sail on Jelajahi Laut this October 11–25 and enjoy 20% OFF our 15-day Volcanic Spice Tour from Maumere to Ambon. This rare liveaboard adventure takes you across the Banda Sea, diving the colorful reefs of Alor, the legendary Spice Islands, and finishing in Ambon — home to some of the world’s best macro diving.

Highlights include encounters with Hammerhead Sharks, Threshers, Mola Mola, dolphins, and sea snakes, balanced with the magic of rare critters like Rhinopias, Frogfish, and the elusive Psychedelic Frogfish. With Jelajahi Laut as your base, you’ll combine comfort with true exploration — epic dives, stunning scenery, and a journey that’s one of a kind.

Availability & Price

Sea View with Balcony Upper Deck: USD 6,480 per person, instead of ~~USD 8,100~~ (2 cabins left)
Single Occupancy: USD 11,340, instead of ~~USD 14,175~~

*Park & Harbour Fees IDR 3,500,000 (subject to governmental change)

Itinerary

Departing from Maumere, we cruise along the far end of Flores into the area of Alor, on to the Spice Islands, crossing the Banda Sea, ending the trip in the bay of Ambon.

Passing active and inactive volcanoes we’ll have the chance to dive incredible sites, from endless drop-off walls, where we look out into the blue for pelagics, to black sandy patches, which makes the macro heart beat faster than usual.

In Alor, famous for its colourful vibrant reefs, we expect colder water, where the incoming tides bring Thresher Sharks, Mola Mola and Hammerhead Sharks closer to the surface and Rhinopias, Frogfish and mesmerising Nudibranchs can be found in the calm bays.

Heading northeast, where the water gets warmer again, we dive the endless reefs of the Spice Islands all the way up to Banda Neira, giving us a hint of what the sailors must have felt when they came here in search for spices and other trade products.

One of the big species we’re looking for on this trip, are the Hammerhead Sharks, which aggregate in the Banda Sea for their mating meetings.

During surface intervals keep an eye out on the open ocean as chances are high to spot pods of dolphins and whales cruising alongside the boat. Ever dreamt of diving with a dozen sea snakes on a single dive? We know exactly where to drop to see them up close and personal.

After leaving the Banda Sea and reaching the South Maluku Islands, the boat will sail into the bay of Ambon where it’s all about the small and weird… the “Holy Grail” we’re looking for is the Psychedelic Frogfish!

Keep the macro lens on and we go hunting for Fingerprint Shrimps, Boxer Crabs, Wonderpus, Rhinopias, Frogfish, Candy Crabs, and more – all can be found here – our dive guides will show you what it’s all about.

The journey and the diving on this trip is something else – exploring new areas, finding new dive sites, land visits to see old tribes and the Dutch Fort, sharing some of the local Moonshine “Arak” – the list could go on, but we can guarantee something different.

Inclusions

14 nights accommodation on board
Transfer from the airport at the start of the trip
Transfer to hotel at the end of the trip
Full board meals – lots and lots of delicious food
Tea, coffee, water and electrolytes
Soft Drinks
Tanks, weights
Dive guides
Good times, great memories and lots of fun

Exclusions

Park & Harbour Fees IDR 3,500,000 (subject to governmental change)
Dive Computer
Diving insurance, Travel insurance, Trip cancellation insurance
Flights – domestic or international
Alcohol
Equipment rental, Gases

About Jelajahi Laut

Experience the majesty of Raja Ampat, Komodo National Park, and eastern part of Indonesia with Jelajahi Laut. The boat was built in 2021 in Bira. The boat sails to Raja Ampat in November to April and Komodo in June to September. Experience the Ring of Fire expedition with Jelajahi Laut in October and May. The boat will sail from Raja Ampat to Ambon, then Ambon to Maumere in May. In October, the boat will sail from Maumere to Ambon, then Ambon to Raja Ampat crossing the Banda Sea.

Jelajahi Laut liveaboard has 6 cabins available on board. The boat can cater up to 14. For full charter can take up to 16 people. You can choose between 6 cabins that all have:

2 sea view cabins with double beds on the top deck, private balcony and amazing views. En-suite bathrooms with hot water and AC.
2 deluxe cabins with 1 double bed and 1 single bed. En-suite bathrooms with hot water and AC.
2 standard cabins with 3 single beds. Shared bathroom with hot water and AC.
Safe, secure equipment storage.

The communal area included dining area and living room, it has air conditioning that make your liveaboard experience more comfortable. The sun deck is perfect for sunbathing, socializing, reading a book during the day, and stargazing at night. Indulge yourself with Indonesian and International cuisine that freshly served on board daily. Should you have any specific dietary needs, please let us know. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are available to purchase at additional cost.