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MARI — Ambon - Banda Sea - Alor Expedition — Ambon to Maumere — 12 Nights

12-night MARI liveaboard expedition from Ambon to Maumere, focused on Ambon - Banda Sea - Alor Expedition.
Vessel MARI Liveaboard
Country Indonesia
Duration 12 nights
Estimated diving Approximately 37 dives
Embarkation Ambon
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The route

Route Overview

This MARI itinerary follows Ambon - Banda Sea - Alor Expedition from Ambon to Maumere over 12 nights.

The route object links 1 supplier-scheduled departure(s) currently loaded from September 2026 through May 2028.

Exact dive-site order, anchorages and land excursions remain subject to weather, current, permits, local conditions and the captain/Cruise Director’s safety decisions. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed.

MARI — Ambon - Banda Sea - Alor Expedition — Ambon to Maumere — 12 Nights
Indicative route map. Navigation and dive-site order remain subject to weather, currents and park conditions.

Day by day

Operator Itinerary

This is the operator’s indicative itinerary. The captain and cruise director may change the sequence according to conditions, safety and marine-park regulations.

Embarkation day — transfer to MARI, safety briefing, cabin orientation and dive setup. A check dive is scheduled when timing and conditions permit.

Core cruise days — generally three day dives plus a night dive where passage time, daylight, site regulations and conditions allow.

Final dive day — diving is reduced to preserve the required no-fly interval before disembarkation.

Exact sites and sequence are selected by the captain and Cruise Director and are not guaranteed.

Diving profile

Diving MARI

Diving overview

MARI schedules up to four dives per day. Typical timings in the operator brochure are approximately 07:00, 10:00, 14:00 and 18:30 for a scheduled night dive.

The operator states a maximum dive time of 70 minutes and a maximum depth of 40 m, always subject to certification, experience, conditions and guide discretion.

Conditions and experience

Eastern Indonesia can involve current-swept channels, pinnacles, walls, blue-water crossings and variable water temperature.

Minimum Open Water plus 30 logged dives is the fleet-wide stated baseline; Komodo positioning recommends 60 logged dives. Final participation is at the Cruise Director’s discretion.

Underwater photography

Camera charging stations are provided and MARI’s small-group dive operation supports both wide-angle and macro photography.

Bring critical batteries, chargers, storage media, O-rings and spare parts because many itineraries are remote.

Representative dive areas

  • Ambon - Banda Sea - Alor Expedition

Listed sites are representative and cannot be guaranteed for a specific departure.

Marine highlights

  • Remote volcanic reefs
  • Sea snakes — possible
  • Hammerhead sharks — seasonal possibility
  • Deep walls and atolls
  • Historic Spice Islands context

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Experienced divers Underwater photographers Remote Indonesia Small-group liveaboard travel

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MARI — Ambon - Banda Sea - Alor Expedition — Ambon to Maumere — 12 Nights

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THE VESSEL

MARI Liveaboard

30 m traditional Indonesian Phinisi for up to 14 guests in seven ensuite seaview cabins, with three dive tenders, Nitrox, camera charging and spacious open-air decks.

MARI is a 30 m traditional Indonesian Phinisi built in 2008 from ironwood and teak for serious divers. She accommodates up to 14 guests in seven sea-view ensuite cabins and carries a 14-person crew.

Three open-air deck spaces, a 50 m² al fresco dining/bar area, sun deck, sky deck and shaded lounge create generous surface-interval space.

Dive operations use three dedicated tenders. Up to four dives per day are scheduled where the itinerary permits; 12 L and 15 L tanks are available, Nitrox is offered at additional cost, and camera charging stations are provided.

Operated by PT Wisata Laut Indah / MARI Liveaboard

Vessel type Traditional Indonesian Phinisi
Length 30
Beam 6.5
Cruising speed 8 knots; stated range approximately 4,000 nautical miles
Guest capacity 14
Cabins 7
Year built 2008

Shared spaces

MARI offers a 50 m² al fresco dining and bar area with wide sea views.

Shared guest spaces include an open sun deck with sun beds, a sky deck with sun beds, and a shaded lounge deck with bean bags.

Free onboard Wi-Fi is provided subject to the operator's data allowance and remote-area connectivity.

Dining & dietary needs

Three freshly prepared Indonesian-Western meals daily; coffee, tea, water and snacks included. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Soft drinks, juice and alcohol are extra.

Dive deck

Spacious dedicated dive deck; up to four dives daily where the itinerary allows. Max dive time stated as 70 minutes and max depth 40 m, subject to certification, conditions and guide discretion.

Dive tenders

Three fibreglass dinghies: two approximately 6.5 m / 40 HP Yamaha and one approximately 4 m / 15 HP Yamaha.

Camera facilities

Camera charging stations; bring critical batteries, storage media and spares for remote expeditions.

Rental equipment

Dive gear rental available by advance request. 12 L and limited 15 L tanks are available; 15 L carries an additional charge.

Safety equipment

Radar, echo sounder, GPS chartplotter, VHF & SSB radio, two life rafts, lifejackets, fire extinguishers, EPIRB, SART and satellite phone.

Navigation equipment

Radar, echo sounder, GPS chartplotter, VHF and SSB radio.

Languages spoken

  • English

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