LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Nomad Bajau — Exploration Cruise: Forgotten Islands & Hammerhead Encounters

10-night Nomad Archipelago route aboard Bajau, Alor to Ambon.
Vessel Bajau
Country Indonesia
Duration 10 nights
Estimated diving Approximately 31 dives
Embarkation Alor
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The route

Route Overview

Nomad Bajau — Exploration Cruise: Forgotten Islands & Hammerhead Encounters links 1 exact 2027 departure(s) visible in the supplied Inseanq schedule.

Embarkation: Alor. Disembarkation: Ambon.

Exact itinerary sequence, operating status, cabin allocation and local fees remain subject to operator confirmation.

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 — Board in Alor, complete the vessel and safety briefing, settle into the cabin and prepare equipment for the cruise.

Cruise days — Follow the operator's Exploration Cruise: Forgotten Islands & Hammerhead Encounters programme over the published 10-night itinerary. The exact sequence of sites and daily diving programme is adapted to weather, currents, passage times, permits and safe operating conditions.

Final day — Conclude the operator's planned programme and disembark in Ambon. Exact site order, wildlife encounters and activity count are not guaranteed and are reconfirmed for the selected departure.

Diving profile

Diving Nomad Exploration Cruise: Forgotten Islands & Hammerhead Encounters

Diving overview

This 10-night Nomad liveaboard itinerary runs from Alor to Ambon and focuses on the marine regions named in the route.

The cruise team selects the exact dive sites and sequence according to currents, weather, passage times, permits, guest experience and safe operating conditions. Multiple dives may be possible on full activity days, but no exact dive count is inferred from the Inseanq schedule.

Marine highlights

  • Hammerhead encounters — seasonal and not guaranteed
  • Pelagic encounters
  • Remote reef systems
  • Schooling fish
  • Underwater photography

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

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Nomad Bajau — Exploration Cruise: Forgotten Islands & Hammerhead Encounters

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THE VESSEL

Bajau

Small eco-focused Indonesian liveaboard for up to eight guests in four en-suite cabins, with a purpose-built dive room and expedition routes across eastern Indonesia.

Bajau is a low-capacity Nomad Archipelago liveaboard for up to eight guests in four private en-suite cabins.

The vessel combines compact guest accommodation, outdoor living spaces and a dedicated dive room for seasonal expeditions in Komodo, Raja Ampat and other remote Indonesian regions.

Operated by Nomad Archipelago

Vessel type Traditional Indonesian expedition liveaboard
Guest capacity 8
Cabins 4

Shared spaces

Open-air dining and lounge areas designed for small expedition groups.

Dining & dietary needs

Full-board cruise catering is provided; dietary requirements must be submitted in advance.

Dive deck

Purpose-built dive room supports scuba operations; exact tank, compressor and tender configuration should be confirmed for the selected cruise.

Dive tenders

Tender support varies by cruise and must be reconfirmed.

Camera facilities

Photographer support is available; confirm camera table, charging and rinse arrangements for the selected cruise.

Rental equipment

Rental equipment should be requested in advance and confirmed with the operator.

Safety equipment

Current safety inventory and emergency procedures must be reconfirmed with the operator before travel.

Navigation equipment

Navigation and communications equipment are carried for remote Indonesian operations; exact inventory should be reconfirmed.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Indonesian

ON BOARD

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ACCOMMODATION

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Departures & Cabin Options

Choose a departure and the exact cabin or berth mix you need. You can request several cabins, individual berths and different guest allocations in one enquiry; availability and final allocation are confirmed by the independent liveaboard operator.

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