Halmahera Group Trip on the Ambai August 2027

Guided Group Trip

Embark on a 9-night journey aboard Wallacea Cruises' MV Ambai. Explore Halmahera's untouched dive sites, featuring vibrant coral reefs, intriguing wrecks, unique muck dives, volcanic formations, and captivating caverns and swim-throughs; and experience diving in one of the world's most pristine environments.

August 20 - 29, 2027

Trip Leader: Tim Yeo

$500 OFF - Early Booking Discount*

9 Nights for

Lower Deck Cabin: Was $4,905 NOW $4,405

Upper Deck Cabin: Was $5,085 NOW $4,585

*Book by Dec 31, 2024.

Travel Insurance not included, click here to learn more about our preferred plan

Why Join This Trip?

Rich biodiversity, and exceptional flora and fauna
Operator with 16 years of experience diving and cruising Indonesia
4:1 diver-to-guide ratio
Free nitrox for nitrox-certified divers
Spacious cabins with individually controlled air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms with hot water
Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure.

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Trip Overview

Nestled between the renowned diving havens of Lembeh and Raja Ampat, Halmahera stands as a hidden gem in the well-traveled waters of Indonesia. This remote and pristine destination boasts the best of both worlds: the vibrant, healthy reefs reminiscent of Raja Ampat and the unique critters that make Lembeh famous, all without the overwhelming number of boats and divers.

Diving in Halmahera offers an unparalleled experience of exploration and discovery. Here, you can immerse yourself in lush coral gardens teeming with life, encounter majestic pelagic species, and marvel at the intricate beauty of macro marine creatures. With fewer crowds, Halmahera provides a more intimate and peaceful underwater adventure, making it a must-visit destination for avid divers seeking the untouched beauty of Indonesia's marine biodiversity.

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Marine Life

On this trip, you can expect to see an abundance of small and medium reef life including barracudas, surgeonfishes, bumphead parrotfish, trevallies, and giant trevallies, spadefish, Napoleon wrasse, tunas, bonitos, manta rays, and mobula rays.

There is also some excellent muck diving with highlights including pygmy seahorse, frogfish, leaf fish, and scorpionfish.

All this to a backdrop of black coral forests, gorgonian fields, soft corals, and so much more...

Manta Ray in Raja Ampat

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Diving Conditions

Water temperature 27°C - 30°C.
Visibility: Generally very good, with clear water
Currents: Some dive sites have consistent currents but Wallacea Cruises is very experienced and ensures that all dives are safe

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Inclusions

Accommodation in a double-bed or twin-bed cabin
Full board including all soft drinks, coffee, tea
3 daily guided dives + night dives depending on the itinerary
80 cf tank (12 liters), and weights belt
Transfer from the airport to the boat and back to the nearest airport
Nitrox fills

Exclusions

International and Domestic flights, transit hotel.
Harbor and Park Fees (150 euros, cash onboard - subject to change)
Diving and snorkeling gear
Scuba diving courses
100 cf tank (15 liters) (75 euros per cruise - subject to change)
Laundry, massage service on board, use of a satellite phone
Crew gratuities (5%-10% of the cruise rate suggested)
Cancellation and (mandatory) dive Insurances
Beer, wine, and alcoholic beverages (you can BYOB)

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Trip Type

This trip is a GUIDED GROUP TRIP. It will be led by an experienced Bluewater Trip Leader who will provide logistical assistance and support throughout the trip. While you are welcome to bring your underwater photography equipment, the Trip Leader is not necessarily a photo expert and is unable to offer much in the way of photography advice. Our Guided Group Trips provide an excellent opportunity for guests who enjoy meeting and traveling with other like-minded individuals or for those who benefit from the additional reassurances of group travel.

Learn more about what's included in this trip type.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Ternate (Check In)
Day 2 - Goraichi / 3-4 Dives
Day 3 - Lilai / 3-4 Dives
Day 4 - Saleh / 3-4 Dives
Day 5 - Kusu / 3-4 Dives
Day 6 - Proco / 3-4 Dives
Day 7 - North Bacan & Tolimago / 3-4 Dives
Day 8 - Goraichi / 3-4 Dives
Day 9 - Tidore / 1 Dive
Day 10 - Ternate (Check Out)

About the Boat

The MV Ambai is a liveaboard of choice for underwater photographers with its large dive deck, dedicated camera room and a large screen TV in the lounge. A part of the esteemed, Wallacea Cruises, guests aboard the Ambai know they're in for a trip of comfort and style.

The MV Ambai has 8 cabins accommodating 16 passengers. All cabins have individually controlled A/C units and private ensuite bathrooms. Room options include bunk and double-bed cabins.

Lower Deck Cabin (L) &Sea VIew Cabin (R)

Upper Deck (LEFT) & Front Sun Deck (RIGHT)

Restaurant (LEFT) & Main Deck Lounge (RIGHT)

Deck Plan

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About the Trip Leader

Tim grew up in tiny Singapore, where driving for more than an hour meant you would need a passport. Traveling was always his passion, but Tim became addicted to dive travel soon after he got scuba certified in Malaysia. As his diving addiction grew, Tim eventually became a Staff Instructor with PADI and an Instructor Trainer with SDI. After getting his instructor certification, Tim spent time teaching scuba in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Tim serves as General Manager and COO at Bluewater Travel and is the company's most seasoned trip leader. With a portfolio of leading over 30 group trips, his extensive expertise encompasses a variety of popular dive destinations such as the Galapagos, Raja Ampat, French Polynesia, Fiji, the Red Sea, Palau, Maldives, among others. His travels have taken him across all seven continents and allowed him to dive in all five oceans—the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic. Read more about Tim here.

Contact Tim at tim@bluewaterdivetravel.com for more info about his trips.

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Flight Information

The trip will begin and end in Ternate (airport code TTE). The recommended route is to fly internationally to Jakarta and then take a domestic transfer to Ternate. We recommend arriving into Ternate at least 1 day before embarkation to allow time to rest and for delayed flights/baggage. We are happy to assist you with flight suggestions and hotel bookings if required.

Flight Package

Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages.

However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed.

If you would like us to book flights, hotels, and transfers for your domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Please be advised that there is a 10% fee for this service to cover our booking and administration costs.

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