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MV Ambai
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At a glance...
- Cruises Raja Ampat, Alor, Banda
- All cabins with private ensuite bathrooms
- Free nitrox for enriched air certified divers
- 12 and 15 litre tanks
- Dedicated camera room, table, rinse tanks
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MV Ambai is a 32m mono-hulled motor yacht built from ironwood in traditional Indonesian style. Up to 16 guests can be comfortably accommodated on board during these Indonesia liveaboard diving safaris around Raja Ampat and the greater Banda Sea area.
Guests relax in the air-conditioned saloon and dining area plus on deck where there are many shaded areas as well as a large sundeck for those who want to bask in the sun between dives. The saloon includes a full entertainment system with TV, DVD, music system, books, magazines and games. With a large crew of between 16 and 18, you can expect plenty of personal attention in English and French on these cruises.
There are both 12 and 15 litre tanks available as well as DIN adaptors and free nitrox. Photographers will appreciate the separate rinse tanks for cameras and camera table on the dive deck plus the dedicated camera room. For added comfort and convenience the deck includes 2 toilets and 2 fresh water showers.
Guests relax in the air-conditioned saloon and dining area plus on deck where there are many shaded areas as well as a large sundeck for those who want to bask in the sun between dives. The saloon includes a full entertainment system with TV, DVD, music system, books, magazines and games. With a large crew of between 16 and 18, you can expect plenty of personal attention in English and French on these cruises.
There are both 12 and 15 litre tanks available as well as DIN adaptors and free nitrox. Photographers will appreciate the separate rinse tanks for cameras and camera table on the dive deck plus the dedicated camera room. For added comfort and convenience the deck includes 2 toilets and 2 fresh water showers.
Scheduled departures, prices, destinations, durations...
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(!) Special discounted trips highlighted in yellow
| Depart | Return | Depart Return |
nights | Destination | dives | price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2020 | |||||||
| 20 Feb 2 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| March 2020 | |||||||
| 6 Mar 17 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 431 | ||||
| 19 Mar 30 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 431 | ||||
| April 2020 | |||||||
| 1 Apr 12 Apr |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| 14 Apr 23 Apr |
9 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 629 | ||||
| 27 Apr 7 May |
10 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 030 | ||||
| May 2020 | |||||||
| 10 May 19 May |
9 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| July 2020 | |||||||
| 4 Jul 12 Jul |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| 14 Jul 22 Jul |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| 25 Jul 2 Aug |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 2 947 | ||||
| August 2020 | |||||||
| 4 Aug 12 Aug |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 2 947 | ||||
| 14 Aug 22 Aug |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 2 947 | ||||
| 24 Aug 2 Sep |
9 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 315 | ||||
| September 2020 | |||||||
| 5 Sep 15 Sep |
10 | Raja Ampat, Banda Islands & Forgotten Islands | USD 4 030 | ||||
| 18 Sep 29 Sep |
11 | Banda Sea, Ambon & Alor | USD 4 431 | ||||
| October 2020 | |||||||
| 1 Oct 13 Oct |
12 | Alor & Forgotten Islands | USD 4 832 | ||||
| 16 Oct 27 Oct |
11 | Triton Bay & Forgotten Islands | USD 4 431 | ||||
| 29 Oct 10 Nov |
12 | Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Triton Bay | |||||
| November 2020 | |||||||
| 13 Nov 24 Nov |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| 27 Nov 8 Dec |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 431 | ||||
| December 2020 | |||||||
| 11 Dec 22 Dec |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 431 | ||||
| 25 Dec 6 Jan |
12 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 951 | ||||
| January 2021 | |||||||
| 10 Jan 20 Jan |
10 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 030 | ||||
| 22 Jan 1 Feb |
10 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| February 2021 | |||||||
| 3 Feb 12 Feb |
9 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 629 | ||||
| 14 Feb 25 Feb |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 431 | ||||
| 28 Feb 11 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 431 | ||||
| March 2021 | |||||||
| 16 Mar 29 Mar |
13 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 5 233 | ||||
| April 2021 | |||||||
| 12 Apr 22 Apr |
10 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 030 | ||||
| 24 Apr 4 May |
10 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 030 | ||||
| May 2021 | |||||||
| 7 May 17 May |
10 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 030 | ||||
| 19 May 29 May |
10 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 030 | ||||
| June 2021 | |||||||
| 1 Jun 10 Jun |
9 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 629 | ||||
| July 2021 | |||||||
| 28 Jul 5 Aug |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 2 947 | ||||
| August 2021 | |||||||
| 8 Aug 16 Aug |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 2 947 | ||||
| 18 Aug 26 Aug |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 2 947 | ||||
| 29 Aug 6 Sep |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 2 947 | ||||
| September 2021 | |||||||
| 8 Sep 16 Sep |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 2 947 | ||||
| 19 Sep 30 Sep |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 431 | ||||
| October 2021 | |||||||
| 1 Oct 12 Oct |
11 | Banda Sea, Ambon & Alor | USD 4 431 | ||||
| 15 Oct 26 Oct |
11 | Triton Bay & Forgotten Islands | |||||
| 29 Oct 9 Nov |
11 | Triton Bay & Forgotten Islands | USD 4 431 | ||||
| November 2021 | |||||||
| 11 Nov 23 Nov |
12 | Triton Bay, Banda Sea & Ambon | USD 4 832 | ||||
| December 2021 | |||||||
| 12 Dec 22 Dec |
10 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 030 | ||||
| 24 Dec 5 Jan |
12 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 951 | ||||
| January 2022 | |||||||
| 9 Jan 21 Jan |
12 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 5 309 | ||||
| 23 Jan 3 Feb |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 865 | ||||
| February 2022 | |||||||
| 5 Feb 15 Feb |
10 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 420 | ||||
| 18 Feb 1 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 865 | ||||
| March 2022 | |||||||
| 4 Mar 15 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 865 | ||||
| 17 Mar 28 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 4 865 | ||||
More Trip Details...
Special offers: For special discounted prices, check the yellow highlighted trips in the schedule above.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), enriched air nitrox for certified divers, tanks, weights and weightbelts. Many itineraries include land visits like to the nutmeg plantation of Banda Neira. All safaris include return airport transfers to and from the boat.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (US$ 54 per day), dive insurance, Raja Ampat Park fees (US$ 217 per person) for any other routes please check with us. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only).
Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, 15 litre tanks (US$ 33 per trip), torches. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.
How to get there: Raja Ampat: These cruises depart in the evening from Sorong in West Papua. You can fly directly to Sorong from Jakarta, Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. From Bali there are convenient connections via Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. We will help you arrange return domestic flights between Bali or Jakarta and Sorong. There is a free transfer service from the boat to and from the nearest airport.
Triton Bay: Fly direct to the port of Kaimana in the south of West Papua, from Sorong, connecting to Jakarta. Forgotten Islands: Fly direct to the port of Saumlaki (from Ambon connecting to Jakarta and Makassar) or the port of Kupang (direct to Jakarta). Alor: Fly direct to the port of Alor (direct from Bali). Ambon/Banda: Fly direct to Ambon from Jakarta (or from Sorong or Surabaya).
For more information see our travel information section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 16:00 hrs on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
Non-diver rate: 10% off the published price.
Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 65% of the published price.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 5 divers and 1 extra person can join the cruise free of charge in Standard cabin. See whole boat charter rate below. Equivalent to pay for 14 guests and 2 additional persons can join the cruise in a Standard cabin free of charge (total 16 guests).
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Raja Ampat - US$ 3 792.
Cabins, Berths, Showers, Bathrooms...
Ambai has 8 cabins - 2 upper deck double bed cabins with windows, and 6 Standard double/twin bed cabins with portholes on the lower deck.
All the cabins have:
No. of bathrooms / showers - 10 / 10 - hot water
All the cabins have:
- Air conditioning
- Windows or portholes
- Private bathroom with toilet, hot water shower, hand basin, towels, toiletries
- Reading lights
- Cabinet, shelves & mirror
- Small desk (lower deck cabins only)
- Mains outlet 220 volts, twin flat pin socket - 24 hours per day
- Bedding & space for luggage
- Fire warning system
- Life jackets & fire extinguishers
Crew, Facilities, Dive Courses...
The 18 crew comprise:
Free nitrox - 3 Motorised dinghies - 45 m² dive deck with, ladders, toilets and fresh water showers - Camera room with table and rinse tanks - 70 m² air-conditioned saloon & dining area with TV, DVD player & music system - Satellite telephone - Fish ID & general books, diving magazines - Shaded open-air social area - 30 m² sundeck with deck chairs - Water dispenser
PADI certification courses available including Advanced Open Water Diver, Nitrox and Rescue.
- 2 Cruise Leaders/Instructors
- 2 Captains
- 2 Cooks
- 2 Engineers
- 3 Stewards
- 7 Deck hands
PADI certification courses available including Advanced Open Water Diver, Nitrox and Rescue.
Menu, Cuisine Type...
The dining on MV Ambai can take place in either the air-conditioned dining area or in the open air. Meals are served rather than buffet style for that added bit of class. The menu consists of international cuisine as well as BBQs, Chinese and Italian influences.
- Chinese, Italian, BBQ and international main dishes - 3 choices per sitting.
- Meals served buffet-style with waiter assistance in the saloon or open-air.
- Pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
- Coffee, tea, fruit, biscuits, toast and drinking water are all free of charge.
- Soft drinks, beer and liquors are also available for purchase.
- All diets can be catered for - please send us your requirements.
- The dive operator rates the onboard catering as fundamental to the cruise.
- The safari dining service begins on guest arrival.
Technical Specifications...
- Built in year 2012
- Refurbished annually
- Size - 32m x 7.5m
- Top speed - 10 knots
- Cruising speed - 8 knots
- 600 HP Mitsubishi engine
- 3 x Yanmar generators (36, 28 & 16 KW)
- 3 x CAT dive tank compressors
- Enriched air nitrox system
- 12 & 15 litre aluminium tanks with DIN & yoke fittings
- Electricity 220V - 24 hours per day
- Water capacity - 15,000 litres
- Fuel capacity - 14,000 litres
- Fresh water maker - 5,000 litres per day
Navigation, Safety Features...
- 2 x life rafts (22 pax. per raft)
- 3 x 50 HP Yamaha dive dinghies
- Icom, VHF & SSB radios
- Furuno radar
- Furuno global positioning system (GPS)
- Furuno fishfinder/depth sounder
- Haiyang plotter/sounder
- Bilge pump alarm
- Erikson satellite & mobile telephones
- Searchlight & horn
- Medic first aid box
- Oxygen 32,000 litres
- Fire alarms & extinguishers throughout
- Life jackets in cabins
- Customer dive insurance is not included and is MANDATORY - see our insurance programme for a competitive quotation
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