From September through to December and also between April & May each year it is possible to embark upon once in a lifetime voyages across the Banda sea, visiting the famed ‘Spice Islands’ to discover diving nirvana in the ‘Ring of Fire.’
This is diving as it was meant to be enjoyed, true exploration, away from the crowds, discovering dive sites that very few divers will get a chance to explore; discover unique and spectacular scenery both above and below the waves where volcanic activity has created a remote island paradise, only accessible to divers via liveaboard.

Set in the heart of Indonesia in splendid isolation are the Banda Islands, which have a rich and important history. Nowadays liveaboard divers are discovering the high value of the life beneath its waters' surface. They are blessed with some of the finest scuba diving in the country. The remoteness of the islands in the wide open Banda Sea, and the low levels of human population, have meant less fishing pressures, and a vibrant, natural and healthy reef system. The results of this is that you can expect reefs bursting with life, huge seafans and sponges, some monumental hard corals, and more fish than your mask can cope with.

The remote Banda Sea is blessed with a vibrant and healthy reef system and abundant marine life. It's an amazing area to see big schools of fish, big pelagics, and great macro life. While big fish and pelagics might be the most obvious draw card for divers the Banda Islands true value is in the extraordinary variety and sheer volume of fish life, both in terms of large and small marine life.

Banda Sea, Indonesia
07 - 14 October 2027
7 nights 6 dive days 
A joint LGBT charter with UnderseaX 18 guests in total 
9 places available for Rainbow-Scuba guests

4 guests in fixed doubles, 4 guests in fixed twins and 1 guest in the Premium Twin Cabin, naturally all with air-conditioning and private ensuite bathrooms. 

25% deposit to hold your place 50% payment 8 months before sailing (Feb 2027) and the final 25% 4 months before sailing (June 2027)

Prices Per Person in USD

Cabin 2 
Superior Double Upper Deck (with balcony) - 4,256 
Cabin 4
Premium Twin Upper Deck - 4,140
Cabin 5
Classic Double Lower Deck - 3,970
Cabin 7 
Classic Twin Lower Deck - 3,970
Cabin 9
Premium Twin Lower Deck - 4,140

International Arrival & Departure

Domestic Arrival & Departure Airport: 
Pattimura International Airport Ambon (AMQ)

Inbound to Ambon

A limited number of direct flights operate from Jakarta to Ambon, which varies depending on the day of the week. All flight options from Bali to Ambon involve a connection at either Jakarta or Makassar. We strongly recommend arranging flights to arrive in Ambon the day before embarkation and booking a hotel for the night.

Outbound from Ambon

There are several direct, daily flight options from Ambon to Jakarta; Ambon to Bali requires a flight change in either Makassar (UPG), Surabaya (SUB) or Jakarta.

It is strongly recommend that we arrive at the embarkation location the day before the start of your liveaboard to avoid problems with flight cancellations and delays.

Whats Included

- Transfer between airport or local hotel and embarkation / disembarkation point.
- 7 nights full board accommodation based on double occupancy
- Breakfast, lunch, dinners and snacks
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives per day
- 11 litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB

Obligatory surcharges

- Diving and travel insurance are mandatory for all guests
- Marine, park and port fees (payable on board): 200 USD per person 

Extra cost

Alcoholic beverages, Nitrox, Laundry, Massage, Crew gratuities, Equipment rental

All surcharges, including marine, park and port fees, are subject to change at any time, and without notice.  The applicable marine park fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation.

Equipment Rental for 7 nights

Full equipment set 180 USD
Full equipment set includes: Wetsuit, BCD, Regulators, Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Fins, Weight belt, DSMB & reel only. Additional charges apply for dive computer and torch.  All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
Individual Items
BCD 72 USD, Regulator 72 USD, Mask 30 USD, Fins 30 USD, Boots 30 USD, Hood 18 USD, Wetsuit 60 USD, Dive Computer 36 USD, UW Torch/ Flashlight 36 USD, 13L (100 cuft) cylinder 30 USD