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SpanishFollow the sailors’ footprints from the 16th century on this legendary route. This liveaboard adventure is a unique cruising and diving experience along the Ring of Fire – named because of the stretch of volcanoes the yacht will pass during the cruise. From the Forgotten Islands to the Banda Islands, guests will cruise through breathtaking landscapes, majestic volcanoes and enjoy unforgettable sunrises and sunsets at sea. A unique liveaboard adventure in Indonesia to encounter some Hammerheads. This area is a mating point for hundreds of Hammerhead Sharks. Dive and explore giant walls and drop-offs, covered with stunning corals and giant barrel sponges. Pelagics, schooling fish and small critters are part of the diversity of marine life during this exciting cruise.
RING OF FIRE - BANDA SEA
STARTING AT USD 5,875
Trip Highlights
World-Class Diving: Pelagics, Schooling Fish, Macro Life, Wall and Drift Dives, and Beautiful Untouched Reefs make up the beauty of this extraordinary liveaboard experience. Hammerhead Sharks may be encountered during the mating season.
Cruising through Vast Open Ocean: The yacht will cruise along the Ring of Fire, without any islands in sight. Cruise through a stretch of volcanoes and wake up to these spectacular giants in sight after cruising overnight. Whales and dolphins may be spotted while cruising.
Diving Areas
Weather, sea conditions and length of trip may affect the itinerary and dive sites selection.
ALOR
Alor
Divers will get the chance to dive Alor’s most famous dive sites. Alor houses spectacular dive sites and untouched reefs. Muck diving, drift and action dives will leave divers in awe of this destination. Anemone City is a unique place to drift along thousands of Anemones while Pelagics swim by. Famous for its Frogfish, Rhinopias and all kinds of rare critters, Alor definitely has lots to offer. Divers may encounter Thresher Sharks, Mola Molas, Tunas or Eagle Rays in the blue.
ROMANG
Romang
The yacht will cruise to Nyata, located on the West side of Romang. This island hides a white sand beach marked by a lighthouse. Underwater, fantastic Hard Coral Gardens with Schooling Fish or Small Critters will please many divers. Other sites will be explored on the East side of the Romang, where the underwater landscape will showcase impressive walls dropping into the deep ocean.
DUSBORGH/NILDESPERANDUM
Dusborg/Nildesperandum
Situated in the Banda Sea, both areas are covered with stunning Soft Corals in a variation of yellow and orange colors. The vast amounts of Barrel Sponges will definitely amaze all the divers while the hard corals usually hide some stingrays resting on the bottom. The highlight of this area is schools of Hammerheads cruising above and reachable only by a liveaboard in Indonesia. Tunas, Spanish Mackerels or Rainbow Runners hang out in the reef.
HATTA
Hatta
The cruise directors may allocate several days of diving along Hatta island. Karang Hatta is a submerged reef that breaks the surface at low tide and that offer beautiful dives. Eagle rays, Mobula Rays, Tunas or Hammerhead Sharks can be spotted in the area. Divers are often impress by the beauty of the walls covered by Soft Corals and Barrel Sponges. Spot Pelagic marine life or Sharks along the nice sloping reef covered by Soft Corals at Tanjung Button on the South of Hatta.
BANDA NEIRA
Banda Neira
There are several dive sites along the two islands of Banda and Neira. Lava flow is a highlight for divers. An impressive coral garden has grown in a very special way after the last eruption of this volcano and its formations have made this a very unique dive site in the world. Neira Bay presents a great opportunity for a muck night dive to spot special critters or and even Mandarin Fish. There is also another pinnacle out of the bay which allows divers to spot Tunas, Sharks, or Schooling Fish.
NUSA LAUT
Nusa Laut
This island next to Ambon is a true example of how villagers live to protect their reefs in their own ways. Nusa Laut holds a very unique combination of Coral Gardens in shallow water. A gentle sandy slope continues to the deep sea where divers can observe impressive walls. It is often possible to encounter Manta Rays and other Pelagic life along these beautiful walls.
Other Information
Embarkation from Maumere (MOF): Direct flights from Bali (DPS) or from Jakarta (CGK).
Disembarkation from Ambon (AMQ): Direct flights to Jakarta (CGK) or Makassar (UPG)
Hammerhead Sharks, Reef sharks, Tunas, Rainbow Runners, Mackerels
Sea Snakes, Turtles, Octopus, Dugong, Rays
Whales and Dolphins while the yacht is cruising
Stunning Soft and Hard Coral Gardens
Schooling Reef Fish (1,200 species of fish in the area)
Diverse Critters such as Zebra Crab, Coleman Shrimp
Rhinopias, Frogfish, Pipefish, Eels
Impressive Old Barrel Sponge Walls
Banda Sea is an open sea that is mostly recommended to visit during the Changing Monsoon Season.
April – May and September – November: During this changing season, the wind speeds are lower, which makes for much favorable sea conditions.
Water Temperature: 22 to 28 degrees Celsius – cold temperatures can be encountered in Alor for 1 to 2 days during the cruise. A 5-mm wetsuit is recommended for dives on these days.
Air Temperature: 25 to 32 degrees Celsius
Currents: Gentle to Strong
Visibility: 15 to 40 meters
Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Experience Recommended: 20+ Logged Dives
