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Forgotten Islands, Banda & Ambon

Forgotten Islands, Banda & Ambon aboard Coralia, with 11-night sailings.

Vessel Coralia

Country Indonesia

Duration 11 nights

Embarkation Saumlaki

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Route at a glance

Forgotten Islands, Banda & Ambon aboard Coralia, with 11-night sailings.

Trip style: Diving cruise
Starts in: Saumlaki
Ends in: Ambon

Marine highlights

Hammerhead sharks — possible encounters
Nudibranchs and other macro life
Soft-coral reefs
Hard-coral reefs

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Route Overview

Forgotten Islands, Banda & Ambon aboard Coralia, with 11-night sailings.

Cabin rates, exact ports and available berths are shown for each selected departure. Park, port and fuel charges are additional. All wildlife encounters are conditional.

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Route & itinerary

Open each section to explore the programme and its diving areas. Day-by-day plans are indicative; the captain may adjust stops and timing for conditions, safety and park access. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Route programme

Embarkation: Saumlaki. The ports and dates shown under each departure take precedence.

The sample programme covers Forgotten Islands, Banda & Ambon. Daily dive sites, shore visits and sailing order depend on weather, currents and operating conditions.

Disembarkation: Ambon. Confirm flight timing with the operator before ticketing.

Read the operator’s detailed sample itinerary (PDF).

Diving profile

Diving Forgotten Islands, Banda & Ambon

Underwater highlights & dive areas

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Up to four dives per day when the itinerary and conditions allow. Guided groups are normally limited to four guests per guide.

Conditions and experience

Currents and conditions vary by site. The guides determine the daily programme and can change dive sites or the route.

Underwater photography

A dedicated camera room and charging facilities are available. Reserve any specialist requirements before travelling.

Practical dive information

Minimum certification: Diving certification appropriate to the planned dives; Advanced Open Water is recommended. Confirm experience requirements with the operator.
Nitrox: Complimentary Nitrox for certified divers.

Operating season

October

Marine highlights

Hammerhead sharks — possible encounters
Nudibranchs and other macro life
Soft-coral reefs
Hard-coral reefs
Schooling fish

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Liveaboard diving Underwater photography

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Coralia normally accommodates 16 guests in four Master cabins, two double cabins and two twin cabins. Master cabins have private outdoor space.

Shared facilities include indoor and outdoor dining and lounge areas, a dive centre, camera facilities and a sky deck.

Operated by Coralia Liveaboards / PT Ocean Cruises Indonesia

Vessel type Indonesian phinisi dive liveaboard

Length 48

Beam 9.1

Guest capacity 16

Cabins 8

Shared spaces

Indoor lounge and dining room; outdoor dining, shaded seating and sky deck. Massage treatments are available at additional cost.

Dining & dietary needs

Full-board meals and snacks. Advise the operator of dietary requirements and allergies before booking.

Dive deck

Dedicated dive preparation facilities and two tenders. Up to four guided dives per day when the itinerary and conditions allow.

Camera facilities

Dedicated camera room with work and charging stations.

Rental equipment

Equipment rental and courses can be arranged in advance; additional charges apply.

Safety equipment

The operator lists life rafts, life jackets, emergency oxygen, first aid, AED, fire protection, EPIRB and diver location devices.

ON BOARD

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Official Coralia Liveaboards marketing media, shared with Coral Triangle Expeditions on 21 September 2026. Named photographic credits are retained in the media register.

ACCOMMODATION

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Embarkation Saumlaki

Disembarkation Ambon

Duration 11 nights

Last checked 8 October 2026

Up to 2 guests
Double bed
Main / Upper Deck

From USD 8250.0 See pricing options

Available occupancy options

Per person sharing — Main Deck Based on 1 guest

USD 8250.0 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Inclusions, exclusions & mandatory fees

Mandatory fees for this option

Additional compulsory charges: USD 410 per person per trip for port, fuel and park fees, plus USD 33 per person per night in additional fuel surcharge. For 11 nights the published additional total is USD 773 per person. Fees are subject to operator revision.

Price includes

Accommodation in the selected cabin
Full board, snacks, water, soft drinks, tea and coffee
Up to four guided dives per day, programme and conditions permitting
Cylinders, weights and weight belt
Nitrox for certified divers
Scheduled shore activities
Designated airport transfers on embarkation and disembarkation days
WiFi subject to coverage
Government taxes

Price excludes

Port, park and maritime-area fees
Additional fuel surcharge
Flights and other travel to the designated airport
Visas, pre/post-cruise hotels and meals ashore
Alcohol, laundry, equipment rental and optional purchases
Dive/travel insurance and crew gratuities

Up to 2 guests
Twin beds
Lower Deck

From USD 7425.0 See pricing options

Available occupancy options

Per person sharing Based on 1 guest

USD 7425.0 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Inclusions, exclusions & mandatory fees

Mandatory fees for this option

Price includes

Accommodation in the selected cabin
Full board, snacks, water, soft drinks, tea and coffee
Up to four guided dives per day, programme and conditions permitting
Cylinders, weights and weight belt
Nitrox for certified divers
Scheduled shore activities
Designated airport transfers on embarkation and disembarkation days
WiFi subject to coverage
Government taxes

Price excludes

Port, park and maritime-area fees
Additional fuel surcharge
Flights and other travel to the designated airport
Visas, pre/post-cruise hotels and meals ashore
Alcohol, laundry, equipment rental and optional purchases
Dive/travel insurance and crew gratuities

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Operator terms and departure information

Boarding

Embark in Saumlaki. Designated airport transfer on embarkation day is included. Confirm flight cut-off, meeting place and time before ticketing.

Disembarkation

Disembark in Ambon. Confirm transfer timing and the required surface interval before flying.

Operator's published deposit requirement

30% within 10 days of reservation; bookings within 90 days require full payment.

Operator's published balance schedule

70% balance is due 90 days before departure.

Cancellation terms

Cancellation received 91 days or more before departure: 30% of the total invoice. Within 90 days: 100%. A USD 120 administration fee applies to a refund or booking transfer, as stated in the operator terms. The operator’s written confirmation and current terms govern each booking.

Forgotten Islands, Banda & Ambon