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Tiare — Lucipara — Ambon to Ambon — 8 Nights

An 8-night Tiare expedition from Ambon to Ambon focused on Lucipara and the Banda Sea.

Vessel Tiare

Country Indonesia

Duration 8 nights

Estimated diving Approximately 25 dives

Embarkation Ambon

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The route

Route Overview

This 8-night Tiare itinerary sails Ambon to Ambon with the operator schedule identifying Lucipara as the destination.

Lucipara lies in the Banda Sea region. Exact dive sites and sequence remain subject to weather, currents, permits and the cruise director’s safe operating plan.

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 Tiare in Ambon, complete safety and dive briefings and prepare equipment.

Expedition days — follow the Tiare cruise director’s programme through Ambon - Ambon, normally with multiple dives per day where passage times and conditions allow.

Final day — complete the safe final-dive schedule, observe no-fly guidance and disembark in Ambon.

Diving profile

Diving Lucipara

Diving overview

A remote Banda Sea expedition aboard Tiare focused on Lucipara, with tender-supported diving and dedicated camera facilities.

Conditions and experience

Lucipara and the Banda Sea involve remote open-water passages and condition-dependent dive planning. Currents, visibility and site access vary, and the exact sequence may change for safety.

Underwater photography

Tiare has a dedicated camera room/table and charging stations. Bring critical spares, batteries and storage media; wildlife, visibility and specific site access are never guaranteed.

Representative dive areas

Lucipara
Banda Sea

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

Marine highlights

Remote reefs
Hammerhead potential
Schooling fish
Volcanic islands

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Experienced divers Underwater photography Remote Indonesia expeditions

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Tiare is a traditional Indonesian two-mast Phinisi created for dive expeditions and non-diving companions, with antique teak interiors and generous indoor and outdoor guest spaces.

Accommodation is arranged in six ensuite air-conditioned cabins: two Double, two Twin and two Triple cabins, for a maximum of 14 guests. Dedicated dive and camera facilities support demanding remote itineraries.

Operated by Tiare Cruise / Asia Luxury Cruises & Diving Ltd

Vessel type Traditional Indonesian Phinisi — wooden two-mast topsail schooner

Length 46

Beam 9

Cruising speed Up to approximately 10 knots.

Guest capacity 14

Cabins 6

Year built 2016

Shared spaces

Indoor air-conditioned lounge and dining area, outdoor dining and social areas, bow lounge and sun deck.

Guest facilities include bar service, entertainment, kayaks/water sports and massage service by arrangement.

Dining & dietary needs

Full board is included with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Dietary requirements should be advised in advance; beverages included/excluded follow the selected year’s written terms.

Dive deck

Aft dive deck with individual gear stations, storage, two hot showers and tender-supported diving. Tiare’s current terms state up to four dives per day where itinerary and conditions allow.

Dive tenders

Two approximately 6 m dive tenders support diving operations; current supplier documents list engines in the 90–100 HP range.

Camera facilities

Dedicated camera/equipment room with long camera table, shelving, multiple charging stations and a workstation for underwater photographers.

Rental equipment

Rental BCDs, regulators, computers, wetsuits, fins, masks/snorkels, torches and safety accessories are available by advance request and subject to stock.

Safety equipment

Safety equipment includes ENOS personal beacons, life rafts, life jackets, emergency oxygen on the main vessel and dive tender, first-aid equipment, fire detection and firefighting systems, EPIRB and satellite communications.

Navigation equipment

Navigation and communications include radar, GPS/charting, AIS, depth sounder, VHF/DSC/SSB radio and satellite phone.

Languages spoken

English
Indonesian

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Embarkation Ambon

Disembarkation Ambon

Duration 8 nights

Last checked 1 September 2026

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Operator terms and departure information

Boarding

Embarkation: Ambon. Exact meeting time, flight window and transfer instructions must be reconfirmed with Tiare before ticketing.

Disembarkation

Disembarkation: Ambon. Confirm the release time and required no-fly interval before arranging onward travel.

Operator's published deposit requirement

Individual booking: 25% deposit no later than 8 days after invoice, according to Tiare 2027 terms. Year-specific written terms and invoice prevail.

Operator's published balance schedule

Individual booking: remaining 75% no later than 90 days before departure, subject to the applicable year’s written terms and invoice.

Cancellation terms

For 2027 individual bookings: 91+ days before departure, refund less 10% of total invoice as administration fee; 90 days or less, no refund. Use the selected departure year’s signed terms.

Departure-specific fees

Park/conservation and port-clearance fees are excluded from the cabin rate and confirmed separately. Nitrox and other optional services are additional.