RAJA AMPAT TO THE BANDA SEA
Cruise with KLM Gaya Baru Indah from Sorong to Ambon
Date: 4th-15th October 2023, 12days/11nights, seats available
Price per person: 3,340 USD
Mandatory extras: Fuel surcharge 240$, marine park fee 100$
On this cruise we combine 2 of the best dive destinations of Indonesia: Southern Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea. It starts with the best dives of southern Raja Ampat, in the fantastic coral gardens of extreme biodiversity near Misool Island.
We continue our cruise south to the uninhabitated islands of Pisang and Koon where we enjoy diving and stroll along the white sand beaches.
In October and November schools of Hammerhead Sharks and other big fish gather around the Ring of Fire in the Banda Sea. We will try our luck and look for them around the Banda Islands. We visit the town on the main Island of Banda Neira where many remains of its rich and at times tragic history can be found. The Banda islands are the the original spice islands and the only place on earth were nutmeg trees grew. That made the islands a major target of the European colonial powers from the 16th century on.
We will stop next on Nusa Laut Island for some more awesome diving before we reach Ambon, our final destination.
What is included?
Inclusions: A bed in a double or twin cabin, full board accommodation, fresh towels and linen, all dives offered on the cruise, free nitrox on all dives, tanks and weights, land excursions as offered, self-service of drinking water, coffee and tea, government taxes, port clearance fees.
Mandatory extras: Marine park entry fees, diving fees at small islands, fuel surcharge, dive insurance.
Optional extras: rental diving gear (please ask for price list), alcoholic beverages and canned soft drinks (offered at reasonable prices on board), tips for dive guides and crew (5-20% of cruise rate recommended), flights, transport and accommodation before and after the cruise, excess luggage fees.
What else do you need to know?
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The minimum qualification for divers on our cruises is Advanced Open Water Diver and a minimum of 30 logged dives.
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We provide Nitrox 32 at no extra cost to divers who are certified for it.
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We dive in small groups of max. 4 divers with 1 guide.
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There are no more than 8 guests on board.
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The cabin area has air conditioning and windows can be opened for air flow
Our Itinerary
Day 1 - We pick you up from your hotel in Sorong or from Sorong Airport, you check in on Gaya Baru Indah, we serve luch and do briefings for life on the ship, diving and safety, we depart to the Misool Island group in Raja Ampat
Day 2 - 4 dives at Nudi Rock, Puri Pinnacle, Juliette and a night dive at Yellit Kecil
Day 3 - 4 dives at Neptun's Fan Sea, Four Kings, Dunia Kecil and a night dive at Wayil
Day 4 - 3 dives at Magic Mountain, Whale Rock, Boo Windows, then we start our night passage to Pulau Pisang
Day 5 - 3 dives at Pulau Pisang, landtour to the beach, night passage to Pulau Koon
Day 6 - 2 dives at Pulau Koon, landtour to the beach, night passage to Pulau Hatta
Day 7 - 2 dives at Pulau Hatta, departure to Banda Neira,
Day 8 - 3 dives in Banda Neira, landtour to town
Day 9 - 3 dives in Banda, departure to Pulau Suanggi
Day 10 - 3 dives at Pulau Suanggi, night passage to Pulau Nusa Laut
Day 11 - 3 dives at Nusa Laut (last dive ends at 16:00)
Day 12 - passage to Tulehu/Ambon, arrival at 14:00, transfer by car to your hotel in Ambon
Please note that all itineraries and dive sites are subject to various unpredictable changes, including weather changes and changes in local and national government approval. We will make every effort to select the best available sites on all cruises.
Divers should obey a 24 hrs no-flight time between the last dive of the cruise and boarding an aircraft. Plan your voyage accordingly.
