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, excellent diving. There are all the ingredients for unforgettable cruises.
Last update: September 14, 2021
AMBAI LIVEABOARD
4. PRICES, INCLUSIONS, EXCLUSIONS, T&C
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: Komodo, Alor Strait, Ring of Fire, Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands, Raja Ampat, Triton Bay and Derawan, 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 boat, built and equipped for diving throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
AMBAI 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 LAYOUT
Layout of upper deck and cabins of Ambai
Layout of main deck and cabins of Ambai
Layout of lower deck and cabins of Ambai
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.
Price 2021, 2022, 2023: €408
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. SCHEDULE & BOOKING STATUS
Ambai's dive cruises range from 9 to 14 nights in Komodo, Alor Strait, Ring of Fire, Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands, Raja Ampat, Triton Bay and Derawan; if none of the itineraries here proposed fit your needs, contact us and we will collaborate with you to get the program that suits your interests or those of your group.
Confirmed Departures & Availability
Last up dated:14 September 2021
October 2021, 11 nights, €4490, Banda Sea-Triton Bay
November 2021, 12 nights, €4900, Triton Bay-Banda Sea
November 2021, 14 nights, €5710, Ring of Fire
December 2021, 10 nights, €4080, Raja Ampat
December 2021, 12 nights, €4900, Raja Ampat
January 2022, 12 nights, €4900, Raja Ampat
January 2022, 11 nights, €4490, Raja Ampat
February 2022, 11 nights, €4490, Raja Ampat
March 2022, 11 nights, €4490, Raja Ampat
April 2022, 11 nights, €4490, Raja Ampat
May 2022, 14 nights, €5710, Raja Ampat-Halmahera-Lembeh
May 2022, 11 nights, €4490, Derawan
May 2022, 9 nights, €3670, Derawan
June 2022, 9 nights, €3670, Derawan
July 2022, 9 nights, €3670, Derawan
July 2022, 10 nights, €4080, Derawan
August 2022, 10 nights, €4080, Derawan
September 2022, 10 nights, €4080, Derawan
October 2022, 11 nights, €4490, Lembeh-Halmahera-Banda Sea
December 2022, 11 nights, €4490, Raja Ampat
December 2022, 12 nights, €4900, Raja Ampat
January 2023, 12 nights, €4900, Raja Ampat
January 2023, 11 nights, €4490, Raja Ampat
February 2023, 11 nights, €4490, Raja Ampat
February 2023, 12 nights, €4900, Raja Ampat
March 2023, 11 nights, €4490, Raja Ampat
April 2023, 11 nights, €4490, Raja Ampat
May 2023, 13 nights, €5300, Raja Ampat-Halmahera-Lembeh
June 2023, 11 nights, €4490, Derawan
June 2023, 9 nights, €3670, Derawan
June 2023, 9 nights, €3670, Derawan
July 2023, 10 nights, €4080, Derawan
July 2023, 11 nights, €4490, Derawan
August 2023, 10 nights, €4080, Derawan
September 2023, 11 nights, €4490, Derawan
September 2023, 14 nights, €5710, Lembeh-Halmahera-Banda Sea
October 2023, 11 nights, €4490, Banda Sea
October 2021, 14 nights, €5710, Ring of Fire
November 2021, 14 nights, €5710, Triton Bay-Raja Ampat
December 2023, 11 nights, €4490, Raja Ampat
December 2023, 9 nights, €3670, Raja Ampat
December 2023, 12 nights, €4900, Raja Ampat
6. AMBAI LIVEABOARD DIVING DEALS
A complimentary pre-cruise/post-cruise transit night at airport hotel, when booking with Cruising Indonesia. There are currently no other special deals on Ambai.
7. 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.
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