ambon - dive destinations

Ambon holds an important place in the rich history of Indonesia, and as one of its best diving destinations. The Ambonese are a welcoming and hospitable people, proud of the history and beauty of their island as well as the fantastic diving found around their shores.

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why we go there

Ambon holds an important place in both the rich history of Indonesia, and as one of its best diving destinations. The island was conquered by the Portuguese, later the Dutch, and is speckled with the occupying forces old forts, some of which date back to the late 15th Century. It is now the capital of the southern Malukkus and has a diverse mix of cultures and ethnicity.

Ambon is also the famous Spice Islands of Indonesia. The famed spice, nutmeg, which was once worth more than gold, made this region the centre of wealth for the Dutch colonies. Now recognized as one of the best critter and muck diving areas in Indonesia. There are so many species of fish present in the Maluku region that specialists are not sure of the exact total number. What is known is that there are believed to be more than 3000 species of fish and several hundred species of corals accounted for, and the numbers are still rising.

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available cruises

2010 cruises No available cruises in 2010 for this destination

2011 cruises 20-11 : Flores : Banda : Ambon

2012 cruises 21-12 : Flores : Banda : Ambon

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how do I get there?

You can enjoy diving Ambon as part of Ambon/Sorong or Sorong/Ambon cruise. Special Ambon cruises where you will dive Ambon and the Banda Sea will also be scheduled. Kararu recommends that all guests arrive and overnight in Bali before embarking on a domestic flight to Ambon. Kararu Dive Voyages will arrange all domestic flight ticketing and transportation between Bali and Ambon. The flight time from Bali to Ambon (via Makassar) is 4 ½ hours. Our crew will be standing by to welcome you on board. Please contact kararu to obtain the most recent flight information and recommended routes.

All luggage and check-in procedures will be handled by a member of Kararu Dive Voyages. Each passenger is allowed 50 kg of luggage for up to 2 legs of the flight, excess baggage is charged at $2.00 US per kilo per leg (subject to change without notice).

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