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Kaimana - Sorong cruise on Ambai
12 Days / 11 nights – 33 Dives
Departure: Kaimana on 27/03/2017 Arrival: Sorong on 07/04/2017
Our cruises including Triton Bay & Misool offer some of the most beautiful dives in Indonesia
with an incredible diversity.There are an interesting alternative for the divers who already dove
the Raja Ampat.
In Triton Bay, the black coral forests, the incredible giant soft corals reaching up to the surface,
and the abundance of critters will delight the most demanding divers. The ice on the cake are
the whale sharks that stay under the fishing plateformes called “bagans”. An amazing ride with
the dinghies into the channels between forest covered quartz islets will allow us to hear and see
cacatoes and hornbills while turtles and rays are into just about 2 meters of water. We will also
observe an impressive display of primitive rock arts on a cliff. Leaving Triton bay and crossing
to Misool, we will dive the small archipelago of Pisang islands (walls, pinacles, numerous eagle
and marble rays) before to reach Misool where stand the most beautiful dives of Raja Ampat.
Diving Part
Some of the species:
- Whale sharks, Barracudas, Surgeonfishes, Bumphead parrot fishes, Trevallies and giant
trevallies, spadefishes, Napoleon wrasse, wobbegons, tunas, bonitos, manta rays, marble rays
eagle rays, mobulas, walking sharks, zebra sharks, etc..
- Seahorse, frogfish, leaf fish, scorpionfish, ghost pipe fish, coleman shrimps, etc…
Currents:
Currents can be significant on a number of dives while some others are really quiet. Some dives
on reefs or pinnacles have to be done on the current exposed side in order to enjoy the best fish
life and can therefore be slightly “sporty”. Our dive guides always check the current conditions
before the dive and will inform you of the conditions. A reef hook is recommended.
Visibility:
The average visibility is 15-20 meters but may be lower in some specific areas or for short
periods.
Temperature:
Water temperature is 28-29 °C in the all area.
Number of dives:
During the cruise you will perform a minimum of 32 dives.
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No diving the day of arrival
3 dives / day every day of the cruise - one dive is usually sacrificed for land excursion
6 Night dives.
1 dive the day before disembarking, eventually 2 if your travel schedule allows. (We
apply the 24-hour rule of desaturation before flying).
NAVIGATION AND ITINERARY
hereunder: the route of the cruise.This one slightly varies between each cruise depending
on weather conditions, currents, visibility and diving. See the full program here
Other Information
- Weather:
The weather is rather variable; even if it is the "dry" season in this region can be expected to
rainfall showers. Temperatures of about 30 ° C. Generally calm sea with a few temporary storms.
Slight swell in the most northern part.
- Insurance:
An insurance covering medical evacuation and diving accidents is compulsory. It will be
requested upon arrival on board.
- Visa:
Since July 1st 2015, 45 countries get a FREE visa on arrival for 30 days on the Indonesian
territory. Theses countries are listed hereunder:
Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Philippines, Chile,
Morocco, Peru, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Macau, China, Russia, South Korea, Japan, United States,
Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain,
Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Poland, Hungary, Czech
Republic, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and South Africa.
- Check in - Check out:
- Check in: the cruise starting date, before 12:00 pm
- Check out: The cruise ending date, before 12:00 pm
Ambai
Boat specifications
Wooden boat
32 meters x 7.5 meters
16 Divers
Launched in 2012
NITROX
3 Dinghies
8 air-conditioned double cabins with en suite bathroom and hot water.
* 4 cabins with double bed and single bunk above, lower deck
* 2 cabins with single bunk, lower deck
* 2 cabins with double bed on the upper deck (supplement 20 €/night/pax)
TECHNIQUE:
Engine:
Mitsubishi marine 600 Hp 2012
Generator:
3 generators Yanmar 40, 28 et 16 KW, 2012
Fresh water:
10 tons of reserves and watermaker capacity 10 tons / day
Compressor:
2 air compressors 200 lts / min. Atlas-Copco low pressure compressor with
membrane production NITROX.
Navigation:
GPS, GPS Plotter, Echo sondeur, Radar,
Communication:
VHF radio, UHF radio, satellite phone. Wifi if 3G available.
Dinghies:
3 dinghies with 4 strokes engine 50 Hp.
Diving organization on Ambai
PLANNING ET STANDARDS
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1st dive : 07:00 am
2nd dive: 10:30 am
3rd dive : 14:30 pm
Night dive: 18:30 pm
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Dive time: 60 minutes
Maximum depth: 35 mts
Dives into the safety curve
Bearing systematic safety
* Due to the large number of dives and the remoteness of the location, we urge divers to
stay within the safety curve, to comply with a maximum depth of 35 meters, and to systematically
perform a safety stop.
* Depending on the guests dive experience, aspirations (photography, macro etc …), and
eventual use of nitrox (free onboard), the cruise director will arrange the diving groups. These
groups are made up of four divers and a dive guide. The dive guides are rotating on a daily
basis. Each diver is given a dive tank (DIN & INT available, no need for adapters) and a single
location for the duration of the cruise.
* A short briefing will be conducted by the director of cruises or one of the guides before
each dive. It will provide guidance on the site topography, depths, currents and potential hazards,
as well as on marine life and the species represented.
* The divers should always carry a marker buoy.
* The staff carries your tank between the Ambai and the dinghies. In the dinghies, tanks
are disposed in slots and the guide will help you to gear just before to roll back for the dive.
* Identification books of flora and local fauna are available on board, and the dive guides
or the skipper will always help you to identify the strange animal you just saw underwater!
* There are some dive equipment to rent on board: However, all sizes are not necessarily
available, so please book for it before the cruise.
* Our cruises are open to divers Padi Advanced Level 2 or equivalent with at least 50
dives logged. Less experienced divers can also participate with a specific supervision that have
to be arranged before the cruise.
*We will ask you to carefully respect the fauna and flora: have adequate buoyancy to
avoid touching the substrate or break any corals; do not touch the animals, do not collect
anything; do not to harass wildlife to photography and moderate the number of flashes you
impose on them. The use of gloves is not allowed.
*Thank you to read our rules of diving here. By booking a cruise with Wallacea you agree
with these few basic rules.
INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION OF OUR CRUISES ON AMBAI
Inclusions:
- Accommodation in a shared twin or double cabin.
- All meals and snacks: drinking water, soft drinks and hot drinks.
- All guided dives
- Nitrox
- Aluminium tanks (11 lts), weights and belts
- The airport-ship transfers and from the place of departure and arrival.
Exclusions:
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Park and Harbour clearance fees: 200 € / cruise
Alcoholic beverages, espresso (1€)
Diving equipment rental (see prices below)
100 cf (15 liters) tanks : 65 € / cruise
Upper deck cabin supplement: 20 € / night / person.
Laundry (1 € / piece)
Crew gratuities
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All extras are payable in cash on board. We can not receive payment by credit card.
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Currencies accepted on board: €, USD, CHF, IDR.
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Tipping: optional, they reflect your level of satisfaction with the service on board. As an
indication, in the area tipping is generally about 15€/ day/ passenger.
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We provide on board, towels and toiletries, organic soap and shampoo as well as toothpaste.
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Electrical outlets are round European type. Many outlets in the room for storage and loading
photos / videos and accessory devices, as well as in the cabins and bathrooms also. Hair
dryer available on request.
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Available on board: Sticks and reef hooks in stainless steel, 10€
DIVING EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
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Complete regulator with octopus and pressure gauge
7€/ Day
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Buoyancy
7€/ Day
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Wet suit
5€/ Day
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Torch
5€/ Day
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Dive Computer
5€/ Day
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Fin
2€/ Day
• Diving mask
2€/ Day
- Air transport:
We recommend for your domestic flight one of the airlines below:
- Lion Air 15 kg baggage on JT flights, 10 kg on JT flights + 3 € per extra kg
- Garuda Indonesia (baggage included = 20 kg personal effects + 23kg free of charge for
diving equipment)
Your domestic flights:
Jakarta - Kaimana
AIRLINE
DATE - FLIGHT
JAKARTA - KAIMANA
PRICE
BAGGAGE
Lion Air
27 / 03 / 2017
01:30 - 10:00
€320
20 kg + 3€ per excess kg
Sorong - Jakarta :
AIRLINES
FREQUENCY
SORONG-JAKARTA
ONE WAY
BAGGAGE
Sriwijaya
Daily
10:45-15:45
210 €
20 kg + 2€ per excess kg
Garuda
Daily
13:50 - 17 :25
250 €
20 kg + 3€ per excess kg
Express Air
Daily (direct)
10:30 - 12 :40
300 €
20 kg + 3€ per excess kg
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Our smiling and efficient crew awaits for you on the MV Ambai for an
unforgettable dive cruise!