Ambai Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: 15% Off: Halmahera (Ternate - Ternate)
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-17
Location: Indonesia

9.3 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Free Nitrox
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins

from $ 484 / day Check dates

“Besonders positiv zu erwähnen ist das tolle Schiff und der hervorragende Service. ”
Anon, Switzerland

Highlights

Three dive tenders
Dedicated camera room

The 32m M/V Ambai liveaboard schedules year-round diving cruises to the amazing bio-diverse areas of Halmahera, Triton Bay, Banda Sea, The Forgotten Islands, and Raja Ampat. An experienced crew of 16 is on hand to ensure guest comfort and satisfaction both in and out of the water. Ambai can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 deluxe cabins. Each cabin features individual climate control and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests can relax in the air-conditioned lounge, on the shadow deck, and on the sun deck. Each offers stylish, comfortable seating and serene surroundings.

Dive amenities onboard Ambai include a large dive deck, three dive tenders, Nitrox, and 4 dive guides. Ambai takes pride in offering hassle-free diving, and the staff will assist scuba divers to guarantee a successful diving safari. Underwater photographers will also be thrilled with the dedicated camera room. Share photos and videos of the day’s spectacular dives on a large screen in the lounge. Ambai offers 9-14 night cruises in the Indonesian archipelago.

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24 Jan

13 Days / 12 Nights

$ 7,632

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23 Feb

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 6,996

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09 Mar

13 Days / 12 Nights

$ 7,632

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24 Mar

13 Days / 12 Nights

$ 7,632

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08 Apr

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 6,996

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22 Apr

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 6,996

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06 May

13 Days / 12 Nights

$ 7,632

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21 May

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 6,996

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15 Jul

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 5,724

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27 Jul

10 Days / 9 Nights

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08 Aug

10 Days / 9 Nights

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20 Aug

10 Days / 9 Nights

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Park, Port and Fuel Fees (300-450 EUR per trip), Port Fees.

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage (10-15 EUR).

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Massage
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Camera room with table and charging point
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, French, Spanish, and Indonesian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2012

Length: 32 meters

Beam: 7.5 meters

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Engines: Marine engine Mitsubishi 600 Hp

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 8

Tenders: 3 x 50HP Yamaha

Water capacity: 15'000 liters

Fuel capacity: 14'000 liters

Freshwater maker: 10000 liters per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Ambai Reviews

9.3 Superb

Vessel

9.1
Crew

9.3
Food

9.8
Diving

9.5
Value

8.9

10 Exceptional
Karl K
United States

Crew were very attentive, helpful and very friendly. They made the whole trip awesome!
Dive sites were incredible
Recommended for
Ease of diving & dive guides. Interacting with crew. Food & drink.
20 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Claire G
Australia

Exceptional service and spectacular diving.
Thank you to the cruise director and the crew of the Ambai for a memorable cruise. They were welcoming, warm, and extremely supportive, allowing us to focus on the diving. The food was delicious and there was always plenty of it. An incredible trip all round - a must for all serious divers!
Recommended for
Well coordinated, great crew, and of course the diving!
27 Jan, 2018

10 Exceptional
Florence W
France

Excellent Liveaboard !!!
Definitely worth taking the big tour going to Misool and Raja Ampat north.Shadow Reef is a must !!! Lots of variety in the diving sites. Excellent staff and good guides. Ambai is a nice boat, very well rigged for diving and comfort. Diving deck (in the shade) and 2 relaxing decks with sofas and bean bags. Very good food as well, and in quantity. Thanks to Akim, the competent cruise director, the atmosphere is relaxed, yet very rigorous in safety and very efficient in the way diving is organized. On our trip, the majority of the customers were French. Thanks to Liveaboard as well, who traded this trip for us very professionally.
Recommended for
Great dives, comfortable boat with lots of space and great food
03 Jan, 2017

10 Exceptional
Nicholas M
United Kingdom

Great vessel & crew to support an incredible experience
The Ambai was perfect for 11 nights around Raja Ampat. Comfortable boat, spacious enough with great area for lounging in the sun. Decent healthy food, awesome friendly crew. Honestly I'm sure you could pay way more for some extra little luxuries but I found the Ambai delivered on expectations and I didn't want for anything, except maybe to upgrade the choice of whisky on offer (recommend JW Black Label or something.) Compared to the other options I feel like this was good value for money and a wonderful experience.
Recommended for
Decent healthy food, great deck space for lounging + an awesome crew!
03 Jan, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Samira S
Switzerland

Amazing dive trip
The whole crew make this trip so amazing. They are young and passionated in what they do. The selection of the dive sites were very variated. From macro to sharks and a lot of baracudas. We will go definitely back on this boat again.
Recommended for
the variety of the dive sites (from macro to sharks), the amazing crew, the land excursions
05 Aug, 2022

9.2 Superb
Garrett W
United States

Fabulous Crew, Amazing Food, and a Balanced Dive Trip
Diving at Puri Pinnacle and Shadow Reef. The crew of the Ambai are all truly fantastic, caring, thoughtful, fun, people. They made us feel like family and we left not only with an amazing dive experience, but friends.
Recommended for
The crew, the food, the balance of activities and diving
14 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Kelly C
United States

Wonderful experience on Ambai
An astounding amount of sealife
Recommended for
The crew, the dive sites, the food
18 Mar, 2023

10 Exceptional
Maria E
Sweden

AMAZING!
The diving is amazing, the visit to the cave and the Wayag humbeling, the space of the cabin and common areas luxurious, but most of all the hospitality of Jerome and the crew is unforgettable!
Recommended for
The crew, the diving, the food
09 Apr, 2016

9.2 Superb
Helenita Magda S
Brazil

I recommend it!
Nice dives, delightful ambient and squisit food
Recommended for
Crew, Guides and Food
25 Oct, 2018

10 Exceptional
Ozgur T
Canada

A magnificent experience in terms of diving.
The richness of underwater life. A concentration that is difficult to match elsewhere. The Mantas are the unmissable stars of this trip but are certainly not the only points of attraction, there are so many. The superior quality of the dive team made a huge difference in enjoying the whole thing.
Recommended for
The quality of the dives, the professionalism of the crew and the sublime scenery
18 Jan, 2019

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