20% OFF | 8-Day Banda Sea Diving Liveaboard | New White Manta | Oct 25th – Nov 1st 2025

Embark on an extraordinary 8-day diving odyssey through Indonesia’s legendary Banda Sea aboard our stunning new White Manta liveaboard. From the macro-rich muck diving sites of Ambon Bay to the dramatic walls and pristine reefs of the remote Banda Islands, you’ll explore untouched underwater worlds teeming with life.

The highlight of this adventure lies in the thrilling possibility of encountering schooling scalloped hammerhead sharks at legendary seamounts, alongside an incredible cast of marine superstars including manta rays, reef sharks, massive schools of barracuda and tuna, and the fascinating sea snakes that call these volcanic waters home. With crystal-clear visibility, world-class dive sites, and our experienced crew guiding you to the best spots, this Banda Sea expedition offers the perfect blend of macro wonders and big pelagic action.

Available Cabins and Price

• Deluxe ensuite cabin (double or twin configuration), upper deck: USD 3,040 per person – instead of USD 3,800 – ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT

Marine park fees, harbor taxes, fuel surcharge: USD 450 per person

Itinerary

Starting with muck diving in Ambon and then crossing the Banda Sea, tracing the perimeter of islands. Let our
experienced crew show you these remote and almost untouched locations with wonderful reefs and stunning
drop-offs. Marine life here is in abundance from macro critters, sea snakes and schooling fish to the ‘big fish’
favorites such as manta rays, reef sharks and even the chance to encounter Scalloped Hammerheads
Sample Itinerary

Day 1 (0-2 dives)

Departure 2pm. Our staff will meet you upon your arrival to Pattimura Airport, Ambon or local
hotel and transfer you to the awaiting White Manta. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make
check dive(s) in Ambon Bay before we get underway by 2pm for overnight sail.

Day 2-3 (3 dives x2 days)

Diving around Banda Islands with excellent visibility, fantastic coral coverage
and tremendous numbers of fish along with potential Hammerhead sightings, plus a visit to one of the
Spice Islands.

Day 4-6 (3 dives x3 days)

Ring of Fire: diving around Volcanic Islands and stunning seamounts in search
of hammerheads, encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, & other pelagic
superstars.

Day 7 (2 dives)

Hukurila Cave & Molana. Sail back to Ambon where you spend last night on board.
Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relaxation, and if need be an early flight the next day.

Day 8 (0 dives)

Check out (between 5am-10am) after light breakfast & farewells, we transfer to local
hotel or airport. Take your pre-booked flight to Ujung Pandang (aka Makassar), Jakarta, or Singapore.

Last dive ends: 12pm, penultimate day. Plenty of time for R&R while we sail back to Ambon where we
spend the last night on White Manta. This also allows for your minimum 18 hours’ surface interval/ No
Fly Time (as recommended by PADI) before flying the next day.

Diving days: 7 days (18 dives)

Note: 3 dives are scheduled per diving day*. This is due to deeper dives and long distances covered
between islands. Where possible a bonus night dive may be scheduled at the discretion of the Cruise
Leader (except trip departure day & trip return day).

Note: All schedules are subjected to changes according to weather, sea, diving, & local conditions.