Indonesia 
There are many scuba diving liveaboard boats in Indonesia, but MV Ambai is something special. The boat was purpose built for diving and is new (2012). From the start, the idea was to offer 16 divers affordable luxury and the best diving possible. With a clean sheet of paper, MV Ambai was created.
Everything, and everyone, on the boat is ideal for the guests to enjoy safe diving, comfortable times on board, without spending more money than necessary. And certified divers on Ambai get Nitrox fills for free!
Starting with the diving platform, unlike Phinisi schooners, MV Ambai has a large and low diving platform at the rear of the boat. Guests are able to enter and exit the three tender dinghies very easily. The crew will always transport the tanks and equipment to or from each dinghy to ensure convenience and safety at all times. There is a dedicated room for photographers to deal with their equipment, and a large screen in the lounge for them to view or show their work.
Away from the diving area, guests may forget that they are on a scuba diving trip. The communal areas, including an air-conditioned lounge restaurant and various shaded and exposed areas on deck, are spacious and comfortable. There is always somewhere to sit alone or in small groups, away from others. The decks are well designed with the desires of typical scuba diving liveaboard guests in mind.
On MV Ambai there are 8 cabins, each accommodating two guests. There is a choice of twin or double beds. All the cabins have individually-controlled air conditioning and private en suite bathrooms with western toilets and hot & cold freshwater showers. The cabins are cleaned every day. On the upper deck are two double-bed cabins, and lower down there are six more (twin & double). All of the beds are more than 200cm in length, ensuring that even the tallest guests can enjoy a good night’s sleep.
Dining and A/V entertainment is enjoyed inside the air-conditioned lounge & restaurant. The food is simply delicious, and served buffet style through the cruise. Between meals there are always snacks and fruit to be enjoyed, and tea, coffee, juice & drinking water are always available. Those who have special dietary needs can easily be catered for, but please let us know in advance.
Prices & Schedule
| MV Ambai Diver Prices Overview 2025 / 2026 | ||||
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| Destinations | Duration | Lower Deck Twin/Double | Lower Deck Twin | Upper Deck Double |
| Halmahera ( 27 Dives) | 10D / 9N | Lower Deck Twin/Double545 EUR | Lower Deck Twin545 EUR | Upper Deck Double565 EUR |
( 27 Dives) | 10D / 9N | Lower Deck Twin/Double4,815 EUR | Lower Deck Twin4,815 EUR | Upper Deck Double4,995 EUR |
( 30 Dives) | 11D / 10N | Lower Deck Twin/Double5,350 EUR | Lower Deck Twin5,350 EUR | Upper Deck Double5,650 EUR |
| Banda Sea, Triton Bay ( 33 Dives) | 12D / 11N | Lower Deck Twin/Double5,885 EUR | Lower Deck Twin5,885 EUR | Upper Deck Double6,105 EUR |
( 33 Dives) | 12D / 11N | Lower Deck Twin/Double805 EUR | Lower Deck Twin805 EUR | Upper Deck Double805 EUR |
| , Triton Bay ( 33 Dives) | 12D / 11N | Lower Deck Twin/Double5,995 EUR | Lower Deck Twin5,995 EUR | Upper Deck Double6,215 EUR |
| Triton Bay, ( 33 Dives) | 12D / 11N | Lower Deck Twin/Double5,885 EUR | Lower Deck Twin5,885 EUR | Upper Deck Double6,105 EUR |
| , Ring Of Fire ( 36 Dives) | 13D / 12N | Lower Deck Twin/Double6,420 EUR | Lower Deck Twin6,420 EUR | Upper Deck Double6,660 EUR |
| , Ring Of Fire, ( 36 Dives) | 13D / 12N | Lower Deck Twin/Double826 EUR | Lower Deck Twin826 EUR | Upper Deck Double826 EUR |
| North Sulawesi, Togians ( 36 Dives) | 12D / 11N | Lower Deck Twin/Double5,995 EUR | Lower Deck Twin5,995 EUR | Upper Deck Double6,215 EUR |
( 36 Dives) | 13D / 12N | Lower Deck Twin/Double826 EUR | Lower Deck Twin826 EUR | Upper Deck Double826 EUR |
| , Halmahera, ( 36 Dives) | 13D / 12N | Lower Deck Twin/Double6,540 EUR | Lower Deck Twin6,540 EUR | Upper Deck Double6,780 EUR |
| , Triton Bay ( 36 Dives) | 13D / 12N | Lower Deck Twin/Double826 EUR | Lower Deck Twin826 EUR | Upper Deck Double826 EUR |
| Ring Of Fire, ( 36 Dives) | 13D / 12N | Lower Deck Twin/Double545 EUR | Lower Deck Twin545 EUR | Upper Deck Double565 EUR |
| Triton Bay, ( 36 Dives) | 13D / 12N | Lower Deck Twin/Double826 EUR | Lower Deck Twin826 EUR | Upper Deck Double826 EUR |
| Halmahera, , Banda Sea ( 42 Dives) | 15D / 14N | Lower Deck Twin/Double868 EUR | Lower Deck Twin868 EUR | Upper Deck Double868 EUR |
| MV Ambai Special Offers Coming Up | ||||
On Special! We have lots of discounts for this boat. Please see schedule for details | ||||
Itinerary
There are many different trip lengths and destinations on MV Ambai. Please check the itineraries below, and the schedule, to make sure that you are looking at the correct one. Sometimes trips visit dive sites in the reverse order of the itineraries below, depending on the weather & sea conditions.
Please contact us for detailed itineraries for the trips on the schedule that are not listed here.
Komodo trips longer or shorter than 9D/9N have very similar itineraries to the 9D/9N trips, but with more or fewer diving days.
Raja Ampat trips longer or shorter than 11D/11N have very similar itineraries to the 11D11N trips, but with more or fewer diving days.
On all trips, beach excursions to visit local villages, trek up hills and look out for wildlife are available when possible.
The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.
| Itineraries | ||
|---|---|---|
| Itinerary Name (click the itinerary name to open) | Days / Nights | Number of dives |
| Raja Ampat | 11D / 11N | 33 Dives |
| Raja Ampat | 12D / 12N | 36 Dives |
| Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Lembeh | 13D / 12N | 36 Dives |
| Halmahera | 10D / 9N | 27 Dives |
| Raja Ampat, Triton Bay | 13D / 12N | 36 Dives |
| Triton Bay, Raja Ampat | 13D / 12N | 36 Dives |
| Raja Ampat | 10D / 9N | 27 Dives |
| North Sulawesi, Togians | 12D / 11N | 36 Dives |
| Halmahera, Misool, Banda Sea | 15D / 14N | 42 Dives |
| Forgotten Islands, Ring Of Fire | 13D / 12N | 36 Dives |
| Banda Sea, Triton Bay | 12D / 11N | 33 Dives |
| Triton Bay, Raja Ampat | 12D / 11N | 33 Dives |
| Raja Ampat | 11D / 10N | 30 Dives |
| Raja Ampat | 13D / 12N | 36 Dives |
| Raja Ampat | 12D / 11N | 33 Dives |
| Raja Ampat, Triton Bay | 12D / 11N | 33 Dives |
| Ring Of Fire, Forgotten Islands | 13D / 12N | 36 Dives |
| Forgotten Islands, Ring Of Fire, Raja Ampat | 13D / 12N | 36 Dives |
Facilites, Layout and Specifications
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| MV Ambai Specifications | |
| Year Launched: | 2012 |
| Guest Capacity: | 16 in 8 double cabins |
| Crew: | 13 Crew + 4 dive masters + Cruise manager |
| Length: | 32 meters |
| Beam: | 8 meters |
| Draft: | 2.5 meters |
| Displacement: | 235 MT |
| Construction: | Wooden boat, Iron Wood & Teak |
| Main Engine: | Mitsubishi diesel marine engine, 610 HP |
| Cruising Speed: | 8 knots |
| Auxiliary Engines: | 3 Yanmar generator sets: 36 KW, 28 KW and 16 KW |
| Available Voltage: | 220V |
| Fuel Tank: | 15,000 liters |
| Water Tank: | 10,000 liters |
| Water Maker: | 8,000 liters/day |
| Compressors: | 2 CAT air compressor, 1 Atlas com-co Nitrox compressor |
| Tenders: | 2x Fiber glass 5m with 50hp Yamaha 4 strokes engine, 1x Aluminium 7m with 150hp Yamaha 4 strokes engine |
| Scuba Tanks: | Aluminium Luxfer, 80 CF and 100 CF, all DIN and INT compatible |
| Safety: | 2 x 20 pax life raft, Smoke detectors in all cabins, Oxygen, First aid kit, Satellite phone, Epirb, SSB and VHF radio |
| Electronics: | Navigation: GPS Furuno, Chart plotter, Ipads with Raymarine charts, Depth sounder, Furuno radar |
| Cabins: | 4 Double/twin beds lower deck, 2 twin beds lower deck, 2 Sea View double beds upper deck |
Courses
The Nitrox / EAN course is available for 120 Euros. Please let us know in advance if you are interested in taking this course.
Transfer details
In most cases, the MV Ambai transfer team will collect guests from their hotel or the nearest airport at a pre-confirmed time, free of charge. At the end of each cruise, the same applies. Guests just need to inform us or the team where they need to go to. All the trips are planned so that each guest can enjoy every dive and fly safely more than 24 hours later. This is why there are fewer dives on the final full day, and guests disembark after breakfast the following morning.
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