In the Early 16th Century, the maluku island , also known as Mollucas, played an important role in international trade. Spice produce in the molucas were sent all over the wold, their value to the european comparable to gold.
Ambon is the main city and seaport of Ambon Island, and is the capital of Maluku province of Indonesia. This city is also known as “Ambon Manise,” which means “beautiful” or “pretty”. Ambon is the largest city in the Maluku islands and is the centre of the Maluku archipelago. The city is divided into 5 districts namely Nusaniwe, Sirimau, Ambon Bay, Gulf Baguala and South Leitimur.
Ambon Surrounding Sea is as “Hot” as its spices, with dives on mysterious underwater structures , stunning caves, underwater valleys, and a wreck dive in ambon bay. Divers favorite sites are Pintu kota, Hurukila cave, the aquila wreck, and laha however the island have another treasure such as namalutu, pulau tiga, tanjung sial, tanjung setan and many more.
Indulge ambon seascape , where the colorful reefs are healthy, inhabited by rhinopias of many hues. This is the place for close encounters with creatures from whole variety of frogfish species , to school of pelagic fish such as giant trevallies , sharks, manta rays and magnificent napoleon.
Getting there :
Fly to Ambon
Airport :
Pattimura Airport
Route :
Jakarta – Ambon
Makasar – Ambon
Denpasar – Makasar – Ambon
Boat Transfer :
PELNI ships connect Ambon to Ternate, Namlea, Bandaneira, Tual, Dobo and Saumlaki in Maluku
Dive site name : Tanjung Sial (1)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 25m
Maximum depth : 40m
Visibility : 20m
Min temperature : 24c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Mixed
Bottom composition : Coral reef, Rock, Sand, Vegeation
Current : Long shore, Down current
Marine life : Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Barracuda, Sweetlips, Butterfly, Cardinal, Angel, Damselfish, Anthias, Parrot, Trigger, Flounders, Gobies, Moray eels, Eels, Scorpion, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Turtle, Ray, Snake, Shark
Coral reef : Good
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat, Drift
Highlights : Tuna, Bumphead parrotfish, Napoleon wrasse
Caution : Down current
Recommended for : Experienced divers
Dive site name : Pulau Tiga Ela (2)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 25m
Maximum depth : 35m
Visibility : 15m
Min temperature : 25c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Mixed
Bottom composition : Coral reef, Rock, Vegeation
Current : Long shore, Down current
Marine life : Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Barracuda, Sweetlips, Butterfly, Angel, Grouper, Parrot, Trigger, Gobies, Moray eels, Eels, Scorpion, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Turtle, Ray, Snake, Shark
Coral reef : Average
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat
Highlights : Giant trevally Blacktip reef shark, Tuna
Caution : Strong current
Recommended for : All divers
Dive site name : Pulau Tiga Lain (3)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 25m
Maximum depth : 40m
Visibility : 20m
Min temperature : 25c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Mixed
Bottom composition : Coral reef, Rock, Vegeation, Rubble
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Barracuda, Sweetlips, Angel, Grouper, Damselfish, Anthias, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Puffer, Gobies, Moray eels, Eels, Scorpion, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Turtle, Ray, Snake, Shark
Coral reef : Good
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat
Highlights : Giant potato grouper, Tuna, Blacktip reef shark
Caution : Strong current
Recommended for : All divers
Dive site name : Tanjung Setan (4)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 20m
Maximum depth : 40m
Visibility : 15m
Min temperature : 24c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Drop off
Bottom composition : Coral reef, Rock, Vegeation, Rubble
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Barracuda, Sweetlips, Butterfly, Angel, Grouper, Anthias, Batfish, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Box Puffer, Porcupine, Gobies, Moray eels, Scorpion, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Turtle, Ray, Shark
Coral reef : Average
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat, Drift
Highlights : Hammerhead shark
Caution : –
Recommended for : All divers
Dive site name : Aquila Wreck (5)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 15m
Maximum depth : 40m
Visibility : 10m
Min temperature : 24c
Max temperature : 28c
Bottom contour : Slope
Bottom composition : Sand, Mud
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Fusilier, Barracuda, Butterfly, Grouper, Puffer, Gobies, Moray eels, Frogfish, Scorpion, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Turtle
Coral reef : Bad
Type of reef : –
Type of diving : Boat, Deep, Wreck
Highlights : –
Dive site name : Laha (6)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 20m
Maximum depth : 40m
Visibility : 10m
Min temperature : 23c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Slope
Bottom composition : Rock, Sand
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Fusilier, Butterfly, Angel, Grouper, Damselfish, Batfish, Parrot, Trigger, Box, Puffer, Flounders, Gobies, Moray eels, Eels, Frogfish, Leaf fish, Scorpion, Flathead, Blennies, Dragonet, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shark
Coral reef : Bad
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat, Shore, Muck
Highlights : Rhinopias, Cleaner shrimp, Wonderpus octopus, Blue-ringed octopus, Bamboo shark, Psychedelic frogfish, Whitetip reef shark, Stone fish
Caution : –
Recommended for : All divers
Caution : Deep Dive, Overhead environment
Recommended for : All divers
Dive site name : Rhino Point (7)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 10m
Maximum depth : 28m
Visibility : 10m
Min temperature : 23c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Slope
Bottom composition : Coral reef, Rock
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Fusilier, Angel, Grouper, Batfish, Parrot, Trigger, Box, Puffer, Flounders, Gobies, Moray eels, Eels, Frogfish, Leaf fish, Scorpion, Flathead, Blennies, Dragonet, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shark, Shell
Coral reef : Bad
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat, Shore
Highlights : Rhinopias, Mimic octopus, Whitetip reef shark
Caution : –
Recommended for : All divers
Dive site name : Air Manis (8)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 10m
Maximum depth : 25m
Visibility : 10m
Min temperature : 23c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Slope
Bottom composition : Sand, Rock
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Fusilier, Sweetlips, Butterfly, CAngel, Grouper, Batfish, Parrot, Trigger, Box, Puffer, Flounders, Gobies, Moray eels, Eels, Frogfish, Leaf fish, Scorpion, Flathead, Blennies, Dragonet, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shark, Shell
Coral reef : Bad
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat, Shore
Highlights : Ghost pipefish, Stonefish
Caution : –
Recommended for : All divers
Dive site name : Nudi Point (9)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 15m
Maximum depth : 20m
Visibility : 10m
Min temperature : 24c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Mixed
Bottom composition : Sand, Rock, Coral reef
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Sweetlips, Butterfly, Angel, Grouper, Anthias, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Puffer, Flounders, Gobies, Moray eels, Eels, Frogfish, Scorpion, Blennies, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Ray, Shark
Coral reef : Average
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat, Drift
Highlights : Various nudibranchs
Caution : –
Recommended for : All divers
Dive site name : Depan Tupa (10)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 15m
Maximum depth : 30m
Visibility : 15m
Min temperature : 24c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Drop off, Mixed
Bottom composition : Sand, Rock, Rubble, Vegetation
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Barracuda, Sweetlips, Butterfly, Angel, Grouper, Anthias, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Puffer, Porcupine, Flounders, Gobies, Moray eels, Scorpion, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Ray, Shark, Turtle, Snake
Coral reef : Average
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat, Drift
Highlights : –
Caution : –
Recommended for : All divers
Dive site name : Namalatu (11)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 20m
Maximum depth : 25m
Visibility : 20m
Min temperature : 24c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Slope
Bottom composition : Coral reef, Sand, Rock, Vegetation
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Barracuda, Sweetlips, Butterfly, Cardinal, Angel, Grouper, Damselfish, Anthias, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Puffer, Porcupine, Flounders, Gobies, Moray eels, Scorpion, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Ray, Shark, Turtle
Coral reef : Average
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat
Highlights : Good for night dives
Caution : –
Recommended for : All divers
Dive site name : Pintu Kota (12)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 20m
Maximum depth : 35m
Visibility : 15m
Min temperature : 25c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Steep Slope
Bottom composition : Coral reef, Sand, Rock, Vegetation
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Barracuda, Sweetlips, Grouper, Anthias, Parrot, Trigger, Puffer, Flounders, Gobies, Moray eels, Scorpion, Blennies, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Ray, Shark, Turtle
Coral reef : Good
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat, Drift
Highlights : Manta ray, Tuna, Napoleon wrasse, Bumphead parrotfish, Underwater arch
Caution : Strong current
Recommended for : Experienced divers
Dive site name : Lehari (18)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 25m
Maximum depth : 40m
Visibility : 20m
Min temperature : 24c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Mixed
Bottom composition : Coral reef, Sand, Rock, Vegetation
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Barracuda, Sweetlips, Butterfly, Cardinal, Angel, Grouper, Anthias, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Puffer, Flounders, Gobies, Moray eels, Scorpion, Blennies, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Ray, Shark, Turtle, Snake
Coral reef : Average
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat
Highlights : Schooling bumphead parrotfish
Caution : –
Recommended for : All divers
Dive site name : Batu Kapal (19)
Area : Ambon
Average depth : 25m
Maximum depth : 32m
Visibility : 20m
Min temperature : 24c
Max temperature : 30c
Bottom contour : Mixed
Bottom composition : Coral reef, Sand, Rock, Vegetation
Current : Long shore
Marine life : Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Barracuda, Sweetlips, Butterfly, Cardinal, Angel, Grouper, Damselfish, Anthias, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Box, Flounders, Gobies, Moray eels, Scorpion, Blennies, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Ray, Shark, Turtle, Snake
Coral reef : Average
Type of reef : Fringing
Type of diving : Boat
Highlights : –
Caution : –
Recommended for : All divers