Aurora: Banda Sea, 9 nights, Ambon return

Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure with Dune Liveaboard as we take you on a 9-night expedition through the stunning Banda Sea. This exclusive itinerary is designed for avid divers seeking a perfect blend of breathtaking underwater landscapes, diverse marine life, and unparalleled diving experiences.

The Aurora team will welcome you at the airport for immediate boarding. Depending on the arrival time, we might do the check dive around Laha or Tulehu Bay. Laha or Tuleu Bay: This area is known for its fabulous muck dives, probably among the best in the world for the macro dive. Only the Lembeh Strait in Indonesia can compete.

Check-in 6 AM

*Free airport pick-up is available from 06:00 am. City center pick-up is available but is subject to confirmation.

As starter We will enjoy the beautiful coral walls around Nusa Laut, where We can find an extended variety of tropical fish and creatures .

You will now arrive at the northern end of the outer reefs of the Banda Sea: Pulau Suanggi. The waters here are full of fish, reef sharks, tuna and sometimes hammerhead sharks. As a small bonus for bird lovers, many species can be observed around the island: brown boobies, red-footed boobies and frigate birds.

Manuk, the ‘Snake Island’, a volcanic island with lower interest on land. It takes its nickname from the large amount of sea snakes found there. You will surely see a lot! The drop-offs here are amazing and sharks, mackerels, tunas and barracudas are often observed.

The breathtaking reefs surrounding this small island make the perfect scenario for enjoying abundant sea life and if we are lucky enough encounter the hammerhead shark schools cruising close to the reefs.

We’ll explore sloping reefs and walls around the Banda Sea, home to fusiliers, tuna, eagle rays, barracuda, and occasional sharks. The reefs are rich with soft corals, trevallies, and turtles. A sunset dive in front of Banda Neira offers a chance to spot the elusive mandarin fish. We’ll also visit Banda Neira village for a memorable cultural experience.

We’ll explore sloping reefs and walls around the Banda Sea, home to fusiliers, tuna, eagle rays, barracuda, and occasional sharks. The reefs are rich with soft corals, trevallies, and turtles. A sunset dive in front of Banda Neira offers a chance to spot the elusive mandarin fish. We’ll also visit Banda Neira village for a memorable cultural experience.

Back to Ambon we will enjoy some wall dives in the outside of the bay to enjoy some more clear water and pelagics passing by around the reefs, before we head inside to enjoy the spectacular macro dive sites that this huge bay has to offer.

Today is all about critters, the dive spots inside of Ambon bay are heaven for Macro lovers only comparable to Lembeh strait.

Unfortunately our trip will arrive at an end and we have to say goodbye but we hope to see you again on board. Check-out 12 PM