Ambai
Ambai Liveaboard
Ambai is an efficient and functional liveaboard to dive Indonesia
Ambai ranks among the boats that offer the best quality/price ratio for total customer satisfaction. The boat can accommodate 16 customers in 8 cabins, looked after by 18 crew members. Great service, cabins and boat in general very clean and well maintained, perfect organization, high level catering, and excellent diving. There are all the ingredients for unforgettable cruises.
1. ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Ambai has been operating in Indonesia since July 2012 and has 8 cabins; 4 double cabins with third bed and 2 twin bed cabins are located on the lower deck, 2 cabins with double bed are located on the upper deck and have windows overlooking the sea. All cabins are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, and private bathroom.
A comfortable air-conditioned restaurant doubles as a briefing room. A large screen is available to photographers to review the photos they have just taken. At the front there is a practical lounge with armchairs and sofas for relaxing moments.
Photographers and videographers have access to a camera room for the maintenance and recharging of equipment.
The diving deck is located at the rear of the boat, allowing easy access to the 3 fiberglass tenders from which dives are organized. There are also 4 kayaks for leisure excursions.
On the upper deck there is a sundeck, with sun loungers, ideal for resting from the fatigue of diving and enjoying the splendid sunsets.
2. DIVE CRUISE DESTINATIONS
Ambai has been dedicated for years to the exploration of Indonesia, and the cruises take place throughout archipelago:
Raja Ampat, Halmahera, North Sulawesi, Togian Islands, Forgotten Islands, Ring of Fire, Banda Sea, and Triton Bay, always looking for new destinations. Ambai dedicates some cruises to the sighting of hammerhead sharks and to the encounter with the whale shark, always present in Indonesian waters.
3. TECHNICAL DATA
Ambai is a liveaboard built and equipped for diving throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
AMBAI LIVEABOARD TECHNICAL DATA
Year of built: 1992
Type: Wooden motor sailer -iron wood-
Length over all:
Length over deck: 32 meters
Beam: 7,2 meters
Draft:
Total Displacement:
Sails: –
Cruising Speed: 8-9 nudos
Engines: Marine Mitsubishi 600 Hp
Generators: 3 Yanmar x 36 KWA, 28 KWA, 16 KWA
Fuel Capacity: 14000 liters
Water Storage: 15000 liters
Water makers: 10000 liters per day
Voltage:
Cabins: 8
Bathrooms: 8
Guests: 16
Relax: Lounge. Solarium
Navigation & communication: GPS, chart plotter, Depth sounder, Radar. Radio VHF, Radio UHF, sat phone number
Safety & rescue: Smoke detectors, Engine room CCTV, 2 lift rafts @20 pax, EPIRB.
Diving: 2 Air Compressor and membrane Nitrox Compressor. 3 dive tenders. A large dive deck extended by a platform
Amenities: TV, DVD, CD player, small library, kayaks
Crew: 18
AMBAI LIVEABOARD LAYOUT
Upper deck
Main deck
Lower deck
4. PRICES, INCLUSIONS, EXCLUSIONS, T&C
The rates of Ambai are per night, per person on double cabin shared. The single cabin (not shared) has a supplement of 50%. Ask for a quotation in your preferred currency, we can deal the better ex-change rate for you: EUR, GBP, AUD, NZD, CAD, YEN, HKD, SGD, etc.
Ambai Liveaboard: from $515 per night
What is included?
- One transit night in Airport Hotel at your arrival in Indonesia, complimentary by Cruising Indonesia
- Arrival and departure airport transfer
- Accommodation on board
- Full board: all meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee. Soft drinks and non alcoholic beverages
- 3 dives a day + 1 night dive according on board program
- Excursions according on board program
- Tanks and weights
- Nitrox
Mandatory Surcharges
- Diving Fees: National Park Entrance Fees & Harbour Clearance
Optional Bookable and Payable in Advance
- Domestic flights
- Transit night in airport hotel after or before your cruise (included complimentary, if you book with Cruising Indonesia)
Optional Payable on Board
- Wine and alcoholic beverages
- Masseuse
- Laundry
- Tips to the crew
- Onboard communications
- Rental Equipment
- Dive courses
Terms & Conditions
Booking by Cabin – Payments
- 30% of the invoice as deposit for booking confirmation
- 100% of the invoice must be paid 90 days before cruise departure
Private Cruises & Charters – Payments
- 10% of the invoice as deposit for booking confirmation
- 30% of the invoice must be paid 270 days before cruise departure
- 100% of the invoice must be paid 180 days before cruise departure
Payment Method
All payments must be made by bank transfer or bank deposit according to the payment instructions of our invoice. Reservations and payments must be communicated and send by email.
Cancellation Policy
Booking by Cabin – Cancellation fees
- The confirmation deposit is not refundable
- In addition, the cancellation entails the loss of the amounts already paid
Private Cruises & Charters – Cancellation fess
- The confirmation deposit is not refundable
- In addition, the cancellation entails the loss of the amounts already paid
5. AMBAI LIVEABOARD DIVING DEALS
Get an exclusive 10% discount on all cruises scheduled for the year 2026 to 2029. This limited-time offer is available for all bookings made before March 27, 2026.
Offer conditions:
- Offer validity period: confirmed bookings made between March 13th until March 27th 2026 (2 Weeks)
- Offer applicable to: all Ambai dive cruises departures from 2026 to 2029 inclusive
- Individuals and groups:10% discount on cruises with confirmed bookings
6. AMBAI CHARTERS
Rent the yacht Ambai and enjoy a trip of surpassing comfort and high level service full catered by a team of 18 crew, including 1 captain, 1 cruise manager, 2 dive guides and 1 chef.
