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Ambon, Indonesia

Spice Island Divers

Spice Island Divers

    Regular price $1,708.00 AUD
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    Ambon offers some of the best Critter, Muck and Macro diving with an incredible array of unique and exotic species to discover.  Spice Island Divers is an ideal base to explore both critter and reef dive adventures with an experienced team while enjoying comfortable resort facilities.

    Features

    Highlights

    ✓ Exceptional service

    ✓ Air-con camera room

    ✓ Outstanding equipment storage and cleaning area

    ✓ Complimentary Nitrox

    ✓ Highly experienced staff

    Dive services

    ✓  Unlimited complimentary shore dives (not night)

    ✓  Night diving available (additional fee)

    ✓  Black water dives (additional fee)

    ✓  Complimentary guide

    ✓  Up to 5 dives per day (if night diving)

    Included

    ✓ Complimentary Nitrox

    ✓  Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    ✓ Snacks, drinking water, tea and coffee

    ✓ Wi-fi

    ✓  Airport transfers

    ✓ Service charge and government tax

    Excluded and additional fees

    Spice Island Divers provides many additional services you may want to consider for your adventure such as rental equipment, courses, night dives and private guides. Follow the link below to view all available services and their pricing.

    You can view a full list by clicking here

    Payment plan

    0% - Now

    30% - 48 hours after the reservation is made.

    70% - 65 days before the arrival date.

    Note: Prices are subject to change based on the current exchange rate at the time of viewing. Exact pricing will be provided with each booking
    enquiry.

    Cancellation Fees

    Fees

    15% of the deposit - More than 120 days before arrival (0% if credited for re-booking)

    100% of deposit - Within 119 to 50 days of arrival (30% charge if credited for a re-booking)

    100% of total cost - Within 49 days of arrival or No-show

    Note: There are no refunds for missed services due to late arrivals of guests. Any unused dives from pre-paid packages are also non-refundable or transferable.

    Note: Cancellations greater than 30 days before arrival incur an additional admin fee of USD 200.

    Spice Island Divers

    Seafront Villa

    ✓ Private Seaview bungalow

    ✓ 1 Queen or 2 Twin beds

    ✓ En-suite bathroom

    ✓ Private terrace

    ✓ Single occupancy available

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    Spice Island Divers

    Premium Villa

    ✓ Private Premium bungalow

    ✓ 1 Queen or 2 Twin beds

    ✓ En-suite bathroom

    ✓ Private terrace

    ✓ Single occupancy available

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    Spice Island Divers

    Garden Room

    ✓ Garden Room - no Seaview

    ✓ 1 Queen or 2 Twin beds

    ✓ En-suite bathroom

    ✓ Shared terrace

    ✓ Triple or single occupancy available

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    • Initial planning

      Found the perfect trip, or interested in recommendations? Submit a query and we’ll tailor something for you

    • Email confirmation

      We’ll coordinate with the operators and collate the relevant information for you; to make selecting your next dive adventure easy

    • Invoice and deposit

      When you want to proceed, we’ll secure your spot and issue an invoice.Deposits usually due within 48hrs, then once we receive your deposit your booking is confirmed

    Know before you go

    How do I get there?

    Before or after a liveaboard trip: Let us know your dates and times and the team at Spice Island Divers can assist with your transfer to or from the boat.

    Domestic Airport: Ambon, Maluku (AMQ)

    There are multiple daily flights into Ambon from across Indonesia. Internationally you will need to connect through the larger main airports such as Jakarta, Manado, Sorong etc.

    Here's an easy way to see all the Flight Connections

    Airport transfers are available and are complimentary for anyone staying longer than 3 nights.

    Do I need a visa for this trip?

    Visa on arrival is available for many countries which costs USD35. However, VoA
    also tends to attract significant delays with queues etc.

    Nomadic Scuba's advise: To get ahead of the game use the online portal and arrange your visa before you leave home.

    Check it out: https:/molina.imigrasi.go.id/

    What level of dive training do I need for this trip?

    Diving in Ambon is suitable for all levels of diver, including beginners. At times you will experience some current but as long as you have good buoyancy you will have no issue.

    Nomadic Scuba top tip: If you find your fins wandering a little on a dive, move yourself a few meters away from the dive site, reset your trim and balance and then
    return to the macro action.

    What is the climate and weather like?

    Ambon enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate. The annual average maximum temperature in Ambon is 30°C / 86°F (ranging from 29°C in August to 31°C in January). Annual rainfall is 3450mm, with a minimum of 151mm in October
    and a maximum of 462mm in June.

    Warmest month - December (29ºC / 84ºF)

    Coldest Month - August (27ºC / 80ºF)

    Wettest Month - June (268mm / 10.5in)

    Driest Month - August (91mm / 3.5in)

    MONEY - Can I pay by card/ phone on the trip?

    The local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

    You can pay by card at the resort however, it is always wise to take some cash for small items and tips etc.

    Nomadic Scuba Top Tip: We use WISE for all of our transactions, and we save hundreds on pointless fees and brutal exchange rates. If you have yet to open an account, we strongly urge you to do so (it takes 5 minutes). Follow the link below and if you need a hand, we are here to help.

    Link: Show me how to be WISE

    Do I need dive and travel insurance?

    Absolutely, without a doubt! Comprehensive travel and diving insurance is essential for planning any scuba diving trip. Many operators require proof of both before allowing you to participate in their activities or use their services here's why.

    We recommend DiveAssure for both dive and travel insurance. You can choose between single-trip or annual coverage.

    To arrange your insurance now, please use this link -DiveAssure registration.

    Are there any medical reasons why I cannot dive?

    Operators providing dive services will require you to complete an RSTC medical declaration. Should you need to answer ‘YES’ to any of the questions then you will need a doctor to sign as authorizing you to be medically fit to dive. You can find an example of the RSTC medical questionnaire here.

    What are the dive conditions like?

    Dive site summary

    Depth ranges: 5 - 35m

    Visibility: 5 - 15m

    Currents: Gentle but can be occasionally strong

    Surface conditions: Calm the majority of the time

    Water temperature: 26 - 29°C

    Experience level: Beginner - advanced

    Number of dive sites: Greater than 20

    Nomadic Scuba top tip: Make sure your buoyancy is on point. The floor is alive with macro on the Ambon dive sites, so you must be aware of your position in the water and protect the critters.

    Do we need to use dive guides?

    Yes, aside from Indonesian law, forbidding any visitors diving without a local guide or instructor, the guides are crucial in experiencing Ambon's critters. They are also experts in photography support, not only locating the critters but then being able to assist with your lighting setup or even modelling.

    Nomadic Scuba top tip: Tune in to your guide, and don't tune out. They are worth their weight in gold!

    Can I extend my stay?

    Of course! If you wish to stay longer simply let us know and we will arrange the quote for you. We first found Spice Island Divers during a month long trip through the Banda region and absolutely fell in LOVE with the place. It was the best part of our trip by far. We are confident that if you book a week you are going to want more!

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