Ambon Bay⚠ data unverified
Indonesia · Asia · Banda Sea
3.4
/ 5
★★★☆☆
Macro and muck diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.
Level Intermediate
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
3.2
Facilities
2.8
Pros
- Good visibility around 12 m
- 4 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $64/day
Very remote — few operators means higher cost and fewer choices.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A quiet, remote site — book lodging well in advance.
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Real daily cost in Indonesia
Around $64/day per person · food $23 · hotel $58
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
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Depth
3–30 m (10–98 ft)
Visibility
12 m (39 ft)
Water temp
27–29°C (81–84°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
3
Why go
Ambon Bay in the Banda Sea off Indonesia is a dedicated macro and muck-diving site, where photographers search for small and unusual subjects. Dives run to 30 m with around 12 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 27–29°C. Marine highlights include frogfish, octopus, mimic octopus and rare critters. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Muck
Access
Boat
Came hoping for frogfish, and it delivered. The 12 m visibility kept everything sharp.
A great teaching site: the 12 m visibility and the gentle profile let newer divers build confidence.
Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.