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52m / 172ft MAX 20 NITROX  SSI WIFI

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At a glance:
  • Cruises Raja Ampat, Komodo, Triton Bay, Banda
  • Single bed cabins, & private en-suite bathrooms
  • ENOS diver locator devices
  • Sea kayaks and computer room
  • Large, spacious boat
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When seeking a truly authentic Indonesian diving experience combined with luxury, look no further than the MSV Amira liveaboard, a spectacular 52-metre traditional wooden Phinisi schooner. Built in 2010, this magnificent vessel is one of the most respected in the region, offering extensive Indonesian liveaboard diving expeditions across the archipelago, including the biodiversity hotspots of West Papua (Raja Ampat), Komodo National Park, and the Banda Sea. Designed for generous space and comfort, the Amira limits its guest occupancy to a maximum of just 20 divers, ensuring a highly attentive service standard as you explore some of the world's finest dive sites.

Guest accommodation is elegantly appointed, featuring wood panelling throughout the interiors to heighten the sense of classic luxury. Cabins are spacious and situated on both the upper and lower decks, offering double, twin, or dedicated single bed configurations. Every one of these high-standard private quarters includes individual air conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom, providing a comfortable and relaxing retreat between dives.

The operator’s commitment to safety and streamlined diving logistics is a key advantage of the Amira liveaboard. The expansive dive deck is intelligently designed, giving each diver ample preparation room and dedicated personal storage space for gear. Dive site transfers are executed using 3 robust, 6-metre aluminium diving tenders, each measuring 2.4 metres in width. These tenders are equipped with radios, emergency oxygen, and practical step ladders that extend into the water, making surface retrieval notably easy for scuba divers.

Safety provisions extend beyond the tender fleet; every certified diver on board the Amira is issued with an ENOS locator device, adding a significant layer of confidence during deep or drift dives. Furthermore, certified divers benefit from complimentary nitrox, a crucial inclusion that helps maximise bottom time over a multi-day liveaboard trip across Indonesia’s vast diving regions.

When off-gas time calls, the Amira liveaboard offers various areas for relaxation and enjoyment. Meals are a highlight, prepared buffet-style by the 2 on-board chefs who serve a blend of international and Indonesian cuisine using fresh ingredients. Lunch typically features Indonesian dishes, while evening meals often consist of a fixed Western menu. Guests can dine in the shaded open-air area, relax in the air-conditioned TV lounge, or simply bask in the sun on the huge sundeck, which is furnished with comfortable loungers.

The experience is further enhanced by opportunities for exploration beyond the dive sites. The vessel carries 4 sea kayaks, allowing guests to paddle independently to secluded, uninhabited islands or drift quietly over shallow coral reefs, accessing picturesque areas few others reach. Additionally, serious underwater photographers will appreciate the dedicated camera room, complete with a storage area, underscoring the Amira’s readiness to support specialist diving activities. If your preference is for luxurious travel, professional service, and accessing Indonesia's most spectacular dive sites in style, the Amira provides an exceptional base.

MSV Amira has 10 cabins in total: 9 double/twin cabins (4 Upper deck cabins, 5 Lower deck cabins) and 1 lower deck cabin which can be used as single occupancy. All cabins are of a high standard, spacious and have private en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning.

All the cabins have:

  • Air-conditioning and fan
  • Windows on upper deck, large portholes on lower deck
  • En-suite bathrooms with hot-water shower and hand basin
  • Toiletries (shower gel, shampoo) & towels
  • Reading lights
  • Cabinet & shelves
  • Safety box
  • Bedding and space for luggage
  • 24-hour, 220V electricity supply
  • European-style 2-pin plugs, adapters available
  • Fire warning system and fire extinguishers
  • Life jackets
No. of bathrooms / showers - 10 / 10 - hot water

Alor, Flores & Forgotten Islands

Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Maumere, Komba, Alor: Kalabahi Bay, Pertamina jetty, Sekolah, Pura, Wetar, Reong, Dai, Sermata, Kelapa, Moa, Nyata, Roman, Telang, Juha and Reong land excursion

Day 1
The Indonesian deep-sea adventure commences with your arrival in Maumere, the port that launches this remote diving expedition. The dedicated Amira crew awaits your arrival. Once aboard, you are welcomed with a cocktail and a full boat briefing before settling into your cabin. Dinner is served as the vessel begins its overnight cruise toward the first dive regions.

Core Days
This extended dive safari presents a definitive contrast between the nutrient-rich, critter-laden waters of Flores and Alor, and the isolated, oceanic reefs of the Forgotten Islands chain. The experience aboard the Amira liveaboard is valued for its expert guidance across these geographically distinct regions, promising varied and challenging diving.
Diving across Flores and Alor provides ample reward for macro photography specialists. Maumere Bay yields excellent muck sites, while Alor features unique hotspots such as Kalabahi Bay and the Pertamina jetty, where black sandy slopes conceal unusual critters. Expert Amira dive guides excel at locating species such as hairy frogfish, rhinopias, and the distinctive wonderpus octopus. Furthermore, sites like Pura and Sekolah offer colourful, current-swept reefs, often attracting large schools of fusiliers and bumphead parrotfish. You will also encounter the unusual volcanic environment of Komba and enjoy an included terrestrial excursion on Reong Island.
As the Amira makes its major transit across the Banda Sea towards the Forgotten Islands, the diving focus pivots to blue water pelagics and breathtaking wall features. Wetar, Dai, Sermata, Nyata, Telang, are dive sites synonymous with outstanding visibility and deep, coral-covered drop-offs. These isolated formations serve as crucial congregation points, offering the potential for sightings of dogtooth tuna, reef sharks, and impressive schools of hammerheads. Access to this remote segment of the Amira itinerary confirms its positioning as a leading choice for serious Indonesian dive exploration.

Final Day
Awake on the last morning for a final breakfast, then bid farewell to the professional Amira crew before disembarking in Saumlaki.

Komodo National Park

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Komodo: Gili Lawa Laut/Darat, Castle Rock, Tatawa, Manta Alley, Padar, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Cannibal Rock, Yellow Wall of Texas Horseshoe Bay; and Sebayor.
Cruises from Bima will as dive at Sangeang Island and Bima.

Day 1
The scuba expedition to Komodo’s legendary waters commences upon your arrival in Labuan Bajo (or Bima), the port of embarkation. The friendly Amira crew awaits you for the brief transfer to the moored vessel. Once aboard, a welcome cocktail and essential boat briefing precede cabin assignment. Dinner is served as the Amira liveaboard begins the overnight steam toward your first anchorages.

Core Days
Komodo National Park is a magnet for scuba divers, owing to the dramatic tidal flows that cultivate phenomenal biodiversity. These nutrient-rich currents create a dynamic environment where you are immersed in non-stop underwater action, ensuring every plunge is memorable. This dive safari with Amira covers the distinct thermal and biological zones of the park, guaranteeing a full spectrum of experiences.
The northern dive sites, encompassing Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat, showcase the sheer scale of the Indo-Pacific fish life. Sites like Castle Rock and Tatawa are characterised by strong currents, acting as assembly points for schooling fish-large trevallies, barracuda, and feeding bumphead parrotfish are a regular spectacle here. The reefs are in prime condition, boasting thick coverage of flourishing hard and soft corals.
Transitioning to the southern sector takes you to the cooler, critter-focused waters around Rinca Island, Nusa Kode, and the famed Horseshoe Bay. This is where the spectacular Manta Alley is situated, a dive site where massive oceanic manta rays frequent established cleaning stations. Macro enthusiasts will revel in the high density of invertebrates populating the walls at Cannibal Rock and Yellow Wall of Texas, where expert dive guides will help locate smaller delights such as sea apples, leaffish, and frogfish among the colourful tunicates.
For cruises embarking or disembarking at Bima, the route will include the volcanic black sand slopes of Sangeang Island and dives near Bima, which offer a unique backdrop for specialised macro photography. Beyond the diving, a land excursion is scheduled to Rinca Island, ensuring you experience the park’s famous land resident, the Komodo dragon, and take in the panoramic views from Padar. This comprehensive scope is a hallmark of the Amira liveaboard experience.

Day 11
Wake up for a final breakfast on the Amira before disembarkation at Labuan Bajo (or Bima) airport.

Komodo National Park & Flores

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Komodo: Gili Lawa Laut/Darat, Castle Rock, Pantai Merah, Manta Alley, Padar, Rinca Island, Cannibal Rock, Yellow Wall of Texas Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Torpedo Alley, Tatawa; Flores: Sebayor, Pulau Raja, Sabolan, Riung, Maumere Bay.
Cruises from Bima will also dive at Sangeang Island and Bima.

Day 1
The beginning of your Indonesian dive safari is marked by your arrival in Labuan Bajo or Maumere, the ports of embarkation/disembarkation. The friendly Amira crew will meet you for the transfer to the moored vessel. After a welcome cocktail, full boat briefing, and settling into your cabin, dinner is served as the Amira liveaboard sets sail, cruising overnight to the first dive sites.

Core Days
This tour is ideal for divers, combining the powerful pelagic action of Komodo National Park with the exceptional critter diving around Flores. The region's reputation is built upon non-stop underwater action, supported by nutrient-rich waters that result in incredible hard and soft coral coverage.
Diving within Komodo includes the legendary current-swept pinnacles of the north, such as Castle Rock and Tatawa. The northern sites are prime locations for observing large schools of barracuda, trevallies, and bumpheads. Moving south, the cooler waters of Rinca Island and Nusa Kode feature the highly sought-after sites like Horseshoe Bay, where Cannibal Rock and Yellow Wall of Texas offer spectacular cold-water macro opportunities amidst lush invertebrate life. The famous Manta Alley is also on the route, a cleaning station where massive oceanic manta rays are frequently sighted. Land excursions are included to experience the iconic Komodo dragons and to climb Padar Island for breathtaking panoramic views of the archipelago.
The latter part of the trip focuses on the diverse waters off Flores. Sites like Pulau Raja and Sabolan offer more of Komodo’s impressive reef structure. However, the unique volcanic landscapes and sheltered bays near Riung and Maumere Bay specialise in world-class macro diving. The water here reveals astonishing critter life: expert dive guides will help you spot hairy frogfish, Halimeda ghostpipefish, pygmy seahorses, rhinopias, and even wonderpus octopus. The diving is not solely macro; you can also expect white-tip reef sharks, bamboo sharks, and schools of fusiliers.
For cruises that utilise Bima as an embarkation or disembarkation port, you will also have the opportunity to dive at Sangeang Island and Bima. The volcanic slopes and black sandy bottoms of this area provide unique muck diving experiences, enhancing the already diverse offerings of the Amira liveaboard.

Final Day
The Amira arrives at the disembarkation port, which will be Labuan Bajo or Maumere. Wake up for a final breakfast before saying your goodbyes and transferring ashore.

Komodo National Park North

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Komodo - Gili Lawa Laut: Castle Rock, Castle Rock, Gili Lawa Darat, Tatawa Kecil, Batu Bulong and Sebayur.
Cruises from Bima will also dive at Sangeang Island and Bima.

Day 1
The Amira liveaboard awaits your arrival in Labuan Bajo or Bima, the designated ports of embarkation. The professional crew will welcome you aboard with a cocktail, followed by an essential briefing and cabin assignment. Dinner is served on deck as the Amira begins her night-time cruise toward the productive northern regions of Komodo.

Core Days
This route is focuses on the northern reaches of Komodo National Park, an area renowned among scuba divers for its exciting, current-driven topography and spectacular volumes of fish life. The cold, nutrient-rich currents circulating through this area sustain astonishingly healthy reef formations and create a dynamic environment where non-stop underwater action is the norm.
The highlights are centred around Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat. These islands house world-famous dive sites like Castle Rock and Batu Bulong, powerful pinnacles where divers descend into a flurry of marine activity. Here, you will find yourself amidst immense schools of fish, including jackfish, trevallies, and barracuda, with reef sharks often patrolling the current lines. The Amira guides ensure positioning is optimal to appreciate the spectacle of these currents at full flow.
Further south, sites like Tatawa Kecil present exceptionally colourful reefscapes. These locations feature vast carpets of hard and soft coral, ideal for close exploration and wide-angle photography. The reefs are teeming with smaller life, where keen-eyed divers and the expert guides can locate unusual macro inhabitants, contributing to Komodo’s impressive reputation for marine biodiversity.
For expeditions beginning or ending in Bima, the cruise includes diving at Sangeang Island and Bima. Sangeang’s volcanic black sand slopes offer a distinct, rewarding experience, specialising in peculiar macro subjects not found elsewhere in the park. Exploring these diverse locations with the experienced crew of the Amira liveaboard ensures a comprehensive and authoritative dive safari.

Final Day
The Amira returns to Labuan Bajo or Bima. Enjoy a final breakfast onboard before saying your goodbyes and disembarking.

Komodo National Park, Flores & Alor

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Komodo: Gili Lawa, Saba, Batu Balomg, Tatawa, Flores: Maumere, Sebayor, Pulau Babi, Pomana, Kulambu, Kawula, Pantar Strait, Komba Volcano, North and South Alor. Visit to see the Komodo dragons.

Day 1
The convergence of macro and pelagic wonders begins with your arrival in Maumere, the port that launches your Indonesian dive expedition. The friendly Amira crew will meet you for the transfer to the moored vessel. Once aboard, you will enjoy a welcome cocktail and a full boat briefing before settling into your cabin. Dinner is served as the Amira liveaboard sets sail, cruising overnight to the first dive sites.

Core Days
This grand dive cruise offers an authoritative view of the archipelago's extremes, from the current-fuelled pinnacles of Komodo to the remote, nutrient-rich waters of Alor. This comprehensive tour aboard Amira immerses you in high-octane pelagic action alongside some of the finest specialised macro diving in the region.
The exploration starts in Komodo National Park, a region of dramatic topography. Locations like Gili Lawa, Saba, Batu Balomg, and Tatawa are vibrant, coral-laden sea mounts where strong, active currents act as aggregation points for massive schools of fish, including tuna, barracuda, and trevallies. These sites feature impressive hard and soft coral formations, offering potential sightings of mantas and reef sharks. Beyond the depths, a key feature of this safari includes a visit ashore to witness the formidable Komodo dragons in their native habitat.
As the Amira navigates toward Flores, the underwater experience shifts to focus on exceptional macro life. Dive sites around Maumere, Pomana, Kulambu, and Kawula are celebrated for their superb benthic diversity. Here, Amira's expert dive guides will help you spot cryptic and rare subjects, such as hairy frogfish, Halimeda ghostpipefish, pygmy seahorses, rhinopias, and wonderpus octopus. This area boasts intensely colourful reefs, providing a necessary and welcome contrast to Komodo’s challenging currents.
The final phase targets the remote Alor archipelago. This destination offers healthy reefs and a truly diverse range of underwater conditions. Divers explore the hydrodynamics of the Pantar Strait and the black sand muck slopes of North and South Alor. Komba volcano provides a dramatic backdrop for diving, allowing you to encounter varying water temperatures and unique topography. The experienced Amira liveaboard crew safely provides access to these far-flung waters, which are known for supporting large schooling fish and offer the possibility of spotting resident dugongs.

Final Day
Awake for your final breakfast aboard the Amira before disembarking in Maumere, the concluding point of this incredible Indonesian expedition.

Raja Ampat & Triton Bay (12 Days / 11 Nights - 36 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Airborei, Penemu, Misool, Kaleidoscope, Boo, Wayilbatan, Fabiacet; Pulau Pisang, Fak Fak: Air Tanjung and Momon Bay; Triton Bay: Kaimana, 7th Heaven, GT Rock, Bat Cave, Little Komodo, Disneyland, Black Forest, David's Rock. Beach picnic/BBQs, visits to village, rock paintings, waterfalls.

Day 1
The call of Indonesia’s ultimate dive frontiers is answered as you arrive in Sorong, the bustling port of embarkation. The Amira crew will be on hand to greet you. Once aboard the vessel, you will receive a full boat briefing and settle into your cabin before enjoying a welcome cocktail and dinner. The Amira liveaboard sets sail after dark, beginning its transit toward the first dive regions.

Core Days
This extensive charter is designed for divers to explore the contrasting underwater landscapes of Raja Ampat and Triton Bay. In Raja Ampat, we focus on the prolific Misool area, where sites like Airborek, Penemu, and Misool itself exemplify the world's most biodiverse reefs. Diving around bommies and pinnacles such as Kaleidoscope, Boo, Wayilbatan, and Fabiacet reveals extraordinarily dense hard and soft coral coverage, providing habitat for everything from reef sharks and mantas to the endemic wobbegong shark.
The transit between regions includes explorations of the lesser-known islands near Fak Fak, such as Pulau Pisang, Air Tanjung, and Momon Bay. These areas afford opportunities for land-based activities to complement the diving. We include visits to local villages, historical stops to view ancient rock paintings etched into cliffs, and refreshing excursions to waterfalls. A beach picnic or BBQ offers a relaxed surface interval with your fellow guests and the Amira crew.
The focus then shifts to Triton Bay, anchored near Kaimana. This area is considered a world-class diving destination, distinguished by its unique soft coral gardens and rugged, scenic topography. Sites like 7th Heaven, GT Rock, Bat Cave, Little Komodo, Disneyland, Black Forest, and David's Rock feature huge black coral forests and sea mounds. These rich waters are known to attract squadrons of bumphead parrotfish, alongside a stunning array of macro life. The knowledgeable guides aboard the Amira liveaboard are experts at locating creatures like frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish, and numerous nudibranch species.
Following 2 morning dives, the vessel completes its voyage, reaching the disembarkation port of Kaimana.

Day 12
Enjoy a final breakfast onboard before saying your goodbyes to the crew and heading ashore.

Raja Ampat National Park South & Central

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Misool: Magic Mountain, Gorgonian Passage, Fabiacet, Farondi, Wagnab, Razorback Rock, Three Sisters, Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Nudi Rock, Yillet, Boo, Balbulol; Dampier Strait: Cape Kri, Jef Fam, Penemu, Batanta and Manta Point

Day 1
The ultimate diving pilgrimage to Raja Ampat begins when you step aboard the Amira liveaboard in Sorong, your designated port of embarkation. Be welcomed by the friendly Amira crew for a briefing, cabin assignment, and a well-deserved cocktail. Dinner is served as the vessel casts off, beginning the overnight cruise toward the first protected anchorages, allowing guests to settle in before the immersion starts.

Core Days
This itinerary offers access to the Coral Triangle’s biological zenith. The region, which spans the unparalleled Misool reef systems and the hydrodynamically active Dampier Strait, presents a unique underwater world unmatched across Indonesia. This section of West Papua truly spoils you with its rich coral reefs and abundance of marine life.
The Misool area, in the southern sector, is famed for its dramatic limestone karst islands and world-renowned dive sites situated on submerged pinnacles and sea mounts. Explore Gorgonian Passage, Fabiacet, and Farondi, where the sheer walls are utterly saturated with spectacular soft corals and colossal sea fans. Magic Mountain stands out as a key site for the potential observation of oceanic manta rays on their cleaning station. Further iconic locations, including Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Nudi Rock, Yillet, and Boo, showcase intensely healthy coral growth supporting a dense population of schooling reef fish.
Moving north, the Dampier Strait provides an exhilarating contrast, focusing on the high-current zones that attract spectacular concentrations of marine life. Dive sites such as Cape Kri, Jef Fam, and Manta Point are legendary for their wide-angle opportunities, regularly providing sightings of majestic Amira mantas. Large schools of barracuda and batfish patrol the area, adding to the dynamic underwater experience. For macro enthusiasts, your expert dive guides are adept at locating miniature highlights: search for pygmy and pontohi seahorses, or look for endemic species like spotted wobbegongs and the epaulette walking shark. 3-4 dives are typically scheduled daily, with the afternoon dive providing superior natural light to reveal the full spectrum of colour. The dedicated service on this Amira liveaboard safari ensures maximum comfort between descents.

Final Day
The Amira returns to Sorong, the disembarkation point. Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast onboard while exchanging photos and memories before your goodbyes to the crew and stepping ashore.

Raja Ampat, Banda & Forgotten Islands (14 Days / 13 Nights - 44 Dives)

Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Misool, Fabiacet, Farondi, Gorgonian Passage, Batanta, Airborek; Manuk, Serua, Banda Islands, Nila, Nil Desperandum, Dusborgh, Serua, Manuk, Pulau Koon

Day 1
The friendly Amira crew awaits your arrival at Sorong airport. Jump on board the minivan for the 10 minute transfer to the liveaboard moored near the harbour. Sip your welcome cocktail while the course director gives a boat briefing, introduces the crew and assigns the cabins among you and the other guests. Dinner will be served while Amira prepares for her journey.

Core Days
Each day you can enjoy 4 meals - a light pre-breakfast (toast, cereals) and a cooked breakfast (eggs, pancakes, mee goreng) each side of the 1st dive, followed by a buffet lunch and set 4-course or buffet-style dinner. There are also various snacks and fruit available throughout the day, keeping your energy up to enjoy the glorious diving in these waters. Indonesian food such as nasi goreng, fresh local salads, and Chinese and European dishes will feature in the meals. Many drinks are available onboard, including an Espresso machine, beer, Australian and Chilean wine, and a good supply of vodka, rum and gin for long drinks.
You have finally reached Raja Ampat, the most biodiverse marine region in the world! The southern part of Misool belongs to the largest yet least developed islands of Raja Ampat. 4 dives a day will give you plenty of opportunities to see weird small creatures such as wonderpus and seahorses as well as majestic mantas, wobbegongs and reef sharks. There is so much to witness underwater that every dive will bring you new experiences.
The Forgotten Islands in the eastern Banda Sea’ are a remote chain of islands that offer some of the best diving in Indonesian waters. Attractions include gin-clear waters, patch reefs and coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives on impossible drop-offs. The nutrient rich currents can bring sunfish, dogtooth tuna, reef sharks, as well as maybe sailfish. Prepare your camera gear for pelagics, muck diving, schooling hammerheads, schooling surgeonfish, and large schools of barracuda at Serua. You will see lots of sea snakes at Manuk. GoPro enthusiasts will revel at the sites off the islands of Nus Leur, Terbang Utara and Terbang Selatan with their wide angle scenery filled with large fans, barrel sponges and schools of small fish.
This cruise will also involve a land tour to the historically fascinating Spice Islands. On most days there will also be a 4th dive, either a dusk or night dive, depending on the location of the boat. Only 2 dives are scheduled for the final full day of the safari before Amira starts its journey to Saumlaki.

Day 14
Awake on the last morning to say your goodbyes while having breakfast, then transfer back to Saumlaki Airport.
Please note that the trip sometimes runs in reverse or has differing ports - check above for details.

Triton Bay & Forgotten Islands (12 Days / 11 Nights - 36 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Pulau Selu, Ntu, Molu, Manggur, Fadol, Watubela, Pulau Kai, Triton Bay: Kaimana, 7th Heaven, GT Rock, Bat Cave, Little Komodo, Disneyland, Black Forest, David's Rock, Namatote, Kayu Merah, Pulau Aiduma. Beach picnic/BBQs, visits to village, rock paintings.

Day 1
Your quest to conquer the depths of Indonesia's farthest frontiers ignites upon touching down in Kaimana, the port that launches this exclusive dive expedition. The dedicated Amira crew awaits your arrival. Once aboard the Amira liveaboard, you are welcomed with a cocktail, followed by an essential briefing, and comfortable cabin assignment. Dinner is served as the vessel begins its night-time cruise toward the first remote anchorages.

Core Days
This exceptional expedition is tailored for divers seeking Indonesia’s most secluded, bio-rich waters. It perfectly combines the unique soft coral gardens of Triton Bay with the exposed, nutrient-swept formations of the Forgotten Islands. This extended exploration provides access to areas less frequented by other vessels, lending a profound sense of discovery to your time aboard the Amira dive safari. The stability and expertise of the crew are fundamental to diving these remote regions with confidence.
Triton Bay is a world-class diving frontier distinguished by its lush, vibrant soft coral gardens and dramatic underwater topography. Specific sites such as 7th Heaven, GT Rock, and Little Komodo offer superb wide-angle opportunities, where huge forests of black coral and rugged pinnacles like David's Rock provide spectacular scenery. This diving region, including Namatote, Kayu Merah, and Pulau Aiduma, also boasts an impressive array of macro life-look out for ornate ghost pipefish, frogfish, and various nudibranchs. Furthermore, exploration around Kaimana, Bat Cave, Disneyland, and Black Forest raises the potential for sightings of squadrons of bumphead parrotfish.
The cruise transitions into the Forgotten Islands, a remote chain in the eastern Banda Sea that offers some of Indonesia's finest wall diving. Sites around Pulau Selu, Ntu, Molu, Manggur, Fadol, Watubela, and Pulau Kai feature gin-clear water and spectacular drop-offs. The powerful currents here act as magnets for pelagic life, raising the possibility of sighting dogtooth tuna and reef sharks. To complement the diving, surface intervals often include a relaxed beach picnic or BBQ, visits to local villages, and stops to view ancient rock paintings etched into the cliffs.

Day 12
The Amira cruise concludes in Saumlaki, the disembarkation point. Enjoy a final breakfast onboard while exchanging memories before bidding farewell to the crew and heading ashore.


[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

A diving expedition on the Amira liveaboard is an energetic affair, and the daily schedule ensures certified divers exploring Indonesia are fully sustained. 2 dedicated chefs work to prepare 4 substantial meals a day - pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch, and dinner - with a focus on fresh ingredients and a mix of international and Indonesian cuisine. Guests enjoy the entire dining experience in a comfortable, shaded outdoor area, with meal service commencing as soon as the vessel is boarded.

The day's routine is structured around diving. A light pre-breakfast is available to prepare you for the first splash of the day. A full breakfast is served after the initial dive. Lunch, typically served buffet style, highlights regional cuisine, offering genuine Indonesian fare such as Nasi Goreng (chicken or tofu). In contrast, the evening dinner is a fixed Western menu. You can look forward to familiar classics like a nourishing Homemade Tomato Soup or a hearty main of Beef Stroganoff.

Should you feel peckish between exciting dives, simple snacks are readily available. Complimentary refreshments include coffee, tea, drinking water, biscuits, toast, and fresh fruit available all day. For those wanting alternative options, espresso, soft drinks, and beer are available for purchase.
The Amira team can accommodate all dietary needs, provided you send us prior notice.
Customer rating - Excellent
"Amira is really great. Service, diving, food is perfect. Safety is also considered very important and all the dives are very well briefed and guided. " - , USA, 2 September 2014 ...

Customer rating - Very good
"Service was great all around. Crew were at the hotel early to meet us. Welcome tour was thorough and friendly. Staff were well trained, knowledgable and friendly. Ship, equipment, zodiacs etc. were all in good condition. Food was very good." - , USA, 23 May 2013 ...

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Dive experience: A minimum of 50 logged dives are required for all AMIRA dive trips.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, land tours, transfers to the boat from the airport and hotels, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (max of 5 divers per DM), enriched air nitrox for certified divers, weights and weightbelt, ENOS diver locator system, SMB, 12 litre aluminium tanks (DIN and INT), sales tax.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (full set with dive computer: USD 41 per day), dive insurance, fees (port, park, local taxes, fuel surcharge - 11 night example, payable in advance) Komodo - USD 460, Raja Ampat - USD 630 (for other cruises please check with us). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash - IDR only or credit card (VISA or MC only).

Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, espresso machine, torch (USD 6 per day), 15 litre tank (USD 16 per day), laundry service, satellite phone. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash - IDR only (foreign cash for crew tips only)) or credit card (VISA or MC only). Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Meet the Amira liveaboard staff outside the local airport arrival hall. Boarding begins at first flight arrival and all guests must be onboard by 11:30 am. If you plan to arrive during the afternoon, then you will need to arrive 1 day early and overnight before the cruise start date.
Raja Ampat: Amira departs 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 transfer service from the local airport and all hotels in Sorong to and from the boat.
Komodo: The trip starts and ends in Bali, or in Labuan Bajo or Maumere in Flores and will therefore require a one way, or return, domestic flight. There is a minibus transfer service from the airport and all hotels to the boat.
Sangalaki: Trips depart from Tanjung Batu pier after land transfer from Berau. You can fly to Balikpapan and then on to Berau. There are direct flights to Berau from Singapore or Jakarta. We will help you arrange return domestic flights. The crew will arrange the transfer service from the boat to and from the nearest airports.
North Sulawesi & Togian Islands: Fly direct to the port of Bitung (Manado) (from Jakarta, Guangzhou, Nanking, Shanghai!), the port of Luwuk (from Makassar and Manado), or from the port of Gorontalo (from Jakarta, Makassar and Manado). Alor & Flores: Fly direct to the port of Alor (direct from Bali), the port of Maumere (direct from Bali, or via Makassar from Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur). Forgotten Islands: Fly direct to the port of Saumlaki (from Ambon connecting to Jakarta and Makassar).
For more details, including airlines, see our travel information section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 3 pm. Amira always returns to port on the penultimate night so guests can arrange flights that leave in the the morning of the final day. Latest check-out is by 10:30 am. 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): There is 1 lower deck double bed cabin for single occupancy without a supplement: Alternatively single travellers may choose to share another cabin or pay a supplement of 50% of the published price for their own cabin.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Discounts apply for groups of 8 or more. Please ask us for details.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 17 guests and 3 additional person can join the cruise free of charge (total 20 guests).

 

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