Eastern Banda Sea
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 50 logged dives and experience in currents
Duration
12 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
Abundant marine life
Pristine reefs
Suitable for all divers
Spectacular scenary
Tropical beaches
Diving the Eastern Banda Sea’s remote islands is only possible by liveaboard. The region stretches from Nusa Tengarra in the south to Raja Ampat in the far north with Ceram Island at the centre. Dotted in between are the tiny islands of Lucipara, Banda Neira, Gungung Api, Manuk and Nila. The Eastern Banda Sea is a diving area that offers a wide diversity or sites and sights.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Return transfers from domestic airport to the vessel on days of embarkation and disembarkation
- Full board accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 11 litre (80 cuft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine Park & Port Fees: US$ 120
- Flights
- Additional transfers
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox fills (for qualified divers)
- Beer, cocktails, wine & spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
This itinerary takes you to explore the remote Eastern Banda Sea around Saumlaki, then we will journey towards Kaimana in Triton Bay following the Banda Arc.
The highlights of the Eastern Banda Sea are pristine reefs, steep walls, muck diving in with mandarin fish as a bonus. Hammerhead sharks sometimes visit the area and you can even see Chinese sea snakes in Manoek.
In Triton bay, you can witness incredibly diverse and colourful soft corals reefs and if you’re lucky you might even spot an occasional whaleshark. We also offer interesting land excursions include Banda Neira & the spectacular Sanggala Bay waterfall.
On a typical day we offer up to 4 dives: 3 day dives and a fourth sunset or night dive. The diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible
- Dinner
*The itinerary above is an example only and is subject to change depending on local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules, weather and logistics and is at the Captain’s discretion. Adverse weather can affect the Eastern Banda Sea itinerary which includes several overnight sailings.
Accommodation
9.22
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
No
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
No
Launched in April 2011, the 40m Indo Siren was built on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and is handcrafted from ironwood and teak (traditional to the area). You will find no other diving liveaboard as beautiful in Indonesian waters, and being built by divers for divers, you can rest assured that every need has been thought of and addressed.
Welcoming a maximum of 16 guests per trip ensures that there is ample space to relax. The 8 cabins are comprised of 2 fixed doubles, 2 flexible twin/doubles and 4 fixed twins, all offering air-conditioning and private en-suite bathrooms with hot water
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your stay on board even more enjoyable. Rental equipment, Marine Park & Port fees, and courses can now be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking.
Per person | |
|---|---|
Komodo National Park Marine Park fees | 155 USD |
Raja Ampat Marine Park fees | 180 USD |
Triton Bay & Raja Ampat Marine Park fees | 250 USD |
Triton Bay & Spice Islands Marine Park Fees | 220 USD |
The Spice Islands Marine Park Fees | 200 USD |
Alor Archipelago Marine Park Fees | 130 USD |
Southern Forgotten Islands Marine Park Fees | 120 USD |
Eastern Banda Sea Marine Park Fees | 120 USD |
Halmahera & Northern Moluccas Marine Park Fees | 200 USD |
*Subject to change at any time.
Local beer (per can) | 3 USD |
Spirits (single shot) | 6 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | 8 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | from 45 USD |
Laundry (per item) | 1 USD |
Oil massage (per hour) | 35 USD |
Massage & body scrub | 40 USD |
Massage & foot reflexology | 40 USD |
Head & shoulder massage | 30 USD |
Foot massage | 30 USD |
Indo Siren merchandise | Prices vary |
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. While we try to keep information as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
Equipment | 7 nights | 10 nights | 12 nights | 13 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full equipment set* | 180 USD | 270 USD | 330 USD | 360 USD |
BCD | 72 USD | 108 USD | 132 USD | 144 USD |
Regulators | 72 USD | 108 USD | 132 USD | 144 USD |
Mask | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD | 60 USD |
Fins | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD | 60 USD |
Boots | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD | 60 USD |
Wetsuit | 60 USD | 90 USD | 110 USD | 120 USD |
Dive Computer | 36 USD | 54 USD | 66 USD | 72 USD |
UW Torch/ Flashlight | 36 USD | 54 USD | 66 USD | 72 USD |
13L (100 cuft) cylinder | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD | 60 USD |
*Full equipment set includes: Wetsuit, BCD, Regulators, Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Fins, Weight belt, DSMB & reel only. Additional charges apply for dive computer and torch.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
Price | |
|---|---|
Nitrox | |
7 nights | 100 USD |
10 nights | 130 USD |
12 / 13 nights | 150 USD |
Rebreather Supplies | |
Oxygen per litre | 0.07 USD |
Sofnolime (4.5kg tub) | 65 USD per tub |
Cylinders | |
2L or 3L rebreather cylinders set | 12 USD per diving day |
6 Litre (40 cuft), unrigged side-mount cylinder | 10 USD per diving day |
Additional 11L (AL80) cylinder | 7 USD per diving day |
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI Advanced Open Water | 350 USD |
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx)x | 190 USD |
PADI Deep Diver Speciality | 290 USD |
Other PADI Specialities | Please enquire* |
Courses are subject to availability and must be pre-booked to ensure an instructor is available.
The course prices listed above include the required manual and PADI certification card (PIC).
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