The Spice Islands
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 50 logged dives
Duration
13 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
Pristine reefs
Year round warm water
Remote dive locations
Abundant marine life
Tropical beaches
Located within the very heart of the Coral Triangle , the Spice Islands can be considered one of the richest marine environments, encompassing the highest diversity of coral reef fishes anywhere in the world. The vast ranging marine biodiversity in this area makes the Spice Islands an underwater paradise for avid diving enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in an underwater world which is teeming with life and bursting with colour.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Embarkation and disembarkation transfers between the local airport and the vessel.
- Full board accommodation (based on shared 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$ 200
- Flights
- Additional transfers
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Beer, cocktails, wine & spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
Our Spice Islands itinerary takes you to some of the world famous muck diving sites in Ambon Bay and across the Banda Sea following the Spice Trail through the Inner Banda Arc to Alor. Key areas on this route are Ambon, Banda, Manoek, Nil Desperandum & Serua and the volcanic island, Gunung Api, famous for its high population of chinese sea snakes.
Highlights: World class muck diving, sometimes special encounters in the cooler waters (mola mola, thresher sharks), great diversity of sponges in Alor’s pristine reefs. Chances of encountering sharks: silvertips and scalloped hammerheads, if you’re lucky. Steep walls, incredibly dense leather coral plateaus, lava flow, mandarin fish in Banda Island.
On a typical day in the Spice Islands we offer up to 4 day dives or 3 day dives and a 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 and sites indicated above are an example only and subject to change depending on weather and logistics, local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules, and at the Captain’s discretion. Adverse weather can affect the Spice Islands 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 Spice Islands liveaboard diving trip even more enjoyable. Marine Park & Port fees, Rental equipment, Nitrox and courses can now be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard. For our rebreather and technical diver guests, please send us your gas and equipment requests as early as possible.
Per person | |
|---|---|
Airport departure tax (domestic) | 30,000 Rupiah |
Airport departure tax (international) | 100,000 Rupiah |
Komodo National Park Marine Park fees | US$155 |
Flores – Raja Ampat Marine Park Fees | US$180 |
Raja Ampat Marine Park fees | US$180 |
Triton Bay & Raja Ampat Marine Park fees | US$250 |
Triton Bay & Spice Islands Marine Park Fees | US$200 |
The Spice Islands Marine Park Fees | US$200 |
Alor Archipelago Marine Park Fees | US$130 |
Southern Forgotten Islands Marine Park Fees | US$120 |
Eastern Banda Sea Marine Park Fees | US$120 |
Halmahera & Northern Moluccas Marine Park Fees | US$200 |
*Subject to change at any time.
Soft drinks | Free |
Tea & Coffee | Free |
Beer (local) | US$3 per can |
Wine (per bottle) | From US$45 |
Spirits (per glass) | US$6 |
Cocktails (per glass) | US$8 |
Laundry (per item) | US$1 |
Massage (per hour) | US$35 |
Massage & Scrub | US$40 |
Massage & Foot Reflexology | US$40 |
Foot Massage | US$30 |
Head & Shoulder Massage | US$30 |
Merchandise | Prices vary |
Kayaking (subject to availability) | Free |
On-board pricing is liable to change without notice. Though we try to keep documentation as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although it is unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
Equipment | 7 nights | 10 nights | 12 nights | 13 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full set | US$ 180 | US$ 270 | US$ 330 | US$ 360 |
BCD | US$ 72 | US$ 108 | US$ 132 | US$ 144 |
Regulators | US$ 72 | US$ 108 | US$ 132 | US$ 144 |
Mask | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | US$ 55 | US$ 60 |
Snorkel | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Fins | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | US$ 55 | US$ 60 |
Boots | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | US$ 55 | US$ 60 |
3mm Wetsuit (Shorty) | US$ 60 | US$ 90 | US$ 110 | US$ 120 |
Dive Computer | US$ 36 | US$ 54 | US$ 66 | US$ 72 |
U/W Torch/Flash light | US$ 36 | US$ 54 | US$ 66 | US$ 72 |
13L (100 cuft) cylinder | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | US$ 55 | US$ 60 |
*Full equipment set includes: Wetsuit, BCD, Regulator, Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Fins, Weight belt, DSMB & reel only.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
Price | |
|---|---|
Nitrox | |
7 nights | US$ 100 |
10 nights | US$ 130 |
12 nights | US$ 150 |
Rebreather Supplies | |
Oxygen per litre | US$ 0.07 |
Sofnolime (4.5kg tub) | US$ 65 per tub |
Cylinders | |
2L or 3L rebreather cylinders set | US$ 12 per day |
6 Litre (40 cuft), unrigged side-mount cylinder | US$ 10 per day |
Additional 11L (80 cuft) cylinder | US$ 7 per day |
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI EANx- Nitrox | $190 |
PADI Deep Diver Specialty | $290 |
PADI Advanced Open Water | $350 |
Other PADI Specialties | Please enquire* |
Courses are subject to availability and must be pre-booked to ensure an instructor is available.
Please note that the course prices listed above include the required manual and PADI certification card (PIC).
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