Halmahera Remote Indonesia Liveaboard Trip September 2027

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Sep 1, 2027 - Sep 10, 2027

Join us on a 9-night unique itinerary in the heart of the Coral Triangle onboard the MV Ambai.

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Stunning Reefs & Corals

Nitrox Included

Tropical Fish

Why Join This Trip

  • Rich biodiversity and exceptional flora and fauna

  • Operator with 16 years of experience diving and cruising Indonesia

  • Free nitrox for nitrox-certified divers

  • Spacious cabins with individually controlled air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms with hot water

  • Diver to Guide ratio is 4:1

  • 25% discount on rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo

  • Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure

Trip overview

Nestled between the renowned diving havens of Lembeh and Raja Ampat, Halmahera stands as a hidden gem in the well-traveled waters of Indonesia. This remote and pristine destination boasts the best of both worlds: the vibrant, healthy reefs reminiscent of Raja Ampat and the unique critters that make Lembeh famous, all without the overwhelming number of boats and divers.

Diving in Halmahera offers an unparalleled experience of exploration and discovery. Here, you can immerse yourself in lush coral gardens teeming with life, encounter majestic pelagic species, and marvel at the intricate beauty of macro marine creatures. With fewer crowds, Halmahera provides a more intimate and peaceful underwater adventure, making it a must-visit destination for avid divers seeking the untouched beauty of Indonesia's marine biodiversity.


Marine Life

On this trip, you can expect to see an abundance of small and medium reef life including barracudas, surgeonfishes, bumphead parrotfish, trevallies, and giant trevallies, spadefish, Napoleon wrasse, tunas, bonitos, manta rays, and mobula rays.

There is also some excellent muck diving with highlights including pygmy seahorse, frogfish, leaf fish, and scorpionfish.

All this to a backdrop of black coral forests, gorgonian fields, soft corals, and so much more...

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Trip Itinerary

Halmahera Trip 2027 Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Ternate (Check In)
  • Day 2 - Goraichi / 3-4 Dives
  • Day 3 - Lilai / 3-4 Dives
  • Day 4 - Saleh / 3-4 Dives
  • Day 5 - Kusu / 3-4 Dives
  • Day 6 - Proco / 3-4 Dives
  • Day 7 - North Bacan & Tolimago / 3-4 Dives
  • Day 8 - Goraichi / 3-4 Dives
  • Day 9 - Tidore / 1 Dive
  • Day 10 - Ternate (Check Out)

Diving Conditions

Diving conditions in Halmahera in August are excellent, with calm seas, reliable visibility and some of the richest coral reefs in Indonesia. The mix of gentle currents and vibrant marine life makes this a great month for wide-angle photography, reef exploration and relaxed diving. August weather is typically dry, warm and settled, offering ideal surface conditions throughout the trip. 

  • Water temperature: 80 - 84F (27 - 29C) 
  • Visibility: 50 - 100 feet (15 - 30m) 
  • Depth range: 20 - 100 feet (6 - 30m)

To learn more about diving in the area, check out our Halmahera Trip Report 2025.

Trip Inclusions

  • Accommodation in a double-bed or twin-bed cabin

  • Full board including all soft drinks, coffee, tea

  • 3 daily guided dives plus night dives, depending on the itinerary

  • 80 cf tank (12 liters), and weights

  • Transfer from the airport to the boat and back to the nearest airport

  • Nitrox fills for certified nitrox divers

Trip Exclusions

  • International and domestic flights and transit hotel

  • Harbor and Park Fees (150 euros, cash onboard - subject to change)

  • Diving and snorkeling gear

  • Scuba diving courses

  • 100 cf tank (15 liters) (75 euros per cruise - subject to change)

  • Laundry, massage service on board, use of a satellite phone

  • Crew gratuities (5%-10% of the cruise rate suggested)

  • Cancellation and (mandatory) Dive Insurances - ask us about our preferred partner plan

  • Beer, wine, and alcoholic beverages (you can BYOB)

  • * Onboard fees and charges are subject to change

Accommodation

About The MV Ambai

The MV Ambai is a liveaboard of choice for underwater photographers with its large dive deck, dedicated camera room and a large screen TV in the lounge. A part of the esteemed, Wallacea Cruises, guests aboard the Ambai know they're in for a trip of comfort and style.

The MV Ambai has 8 cabins accommodating 16 passengers. All cabins have individually controlled A/C units and private ensuite bathrooms. Room options include bunk and double-bed cabins.

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Lower Deck Cabin (L) &Sea View Cabin (R)

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Upper Deck (LEFT) & Front Sun Deck (RIGHT)

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Restaurant (LEFT) & Main Deck Lounge (RIGHT)

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Deck Plan


Trip Price

Trip starts from $4,905 per person.

Ambai Lower Deck Cabin - image

Ambai Lower Deck Cabin

Air Conditioning (AC)

En Suite Bathroom

Camera Room

Nitrox

Double-occupancy

$4,905

per person

Ambai Upper Deck Cabin - image

Ambai Upper Deck Cabin

Air Conditioning (AC)

En Suite Bathroom

Camera Room

Nitrox

Double-occupancy

$5,085

per person

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit: $1,000 to book your spot 
  • Payment 2: $2,000 due 15 October 2026 
  • Balance: due 15 February 2027
Book this Trip

Extend your trip

Halmahera Trip Extensions

Want to extend your trip? We can help with that! See more of Indonesia before or after your liveaboard on Halmahera with Bluewater. Contact us for some examples of packages we can add to your reservation:

Halmahera Trip Extensions

Trip Leader

Tim Yeo

Tim grew up in tiny Singapore, where driving for more than an hour meant you would need a passport. Traveling was always his passion, but Tim became addicted to dive travel soon after he got scuba certified in Malaysia. As his diving addiction grew, Tim eventually became a Staff Instructor with PADI and an Instructor Trainer with SDI. After getting his instructor certification, Tim spent time teaching scuba in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Tim serves as General Manager and COO at Bluewater Travel and is the company's most seasoned trip leader. With a portfolio of leading over 30 group trips, his extensive expertise encompasses a variety of popular dive destinations such as the Galapagos, Raja Ampat, French Polynesia, Fiji, the Red Sea, Palau, Maldives, among others. His travels have taken him across all seven continents and allowed him to dive in all five oceans—the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic.


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