Ambai is a spacious and comfortable wooden dive vessel designed specifically for liveaboard diving in Indonesia.
Built from tropical hardwoods and purposefully engineered for stability, functionality, and comfort, it provides the perfect platform for exploring some of the world’s richest marine environments.
Accommodating up to 16 guests, Ambai features eight cozy, wood-trimmed cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms. Two upper-deck cabins include double beds and large sea-view windows, while six lower-deck cabins offer either twin beds or double beds with an additional upper bunk. A friendly crew of 18, fluent in English, French, and Indonesian, ensures personalized service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout each voyage.
Guests can relax in the air-conditioned lounge equipped with a TV, DVD library, and fish identification books, or enjoy the shaded sun deck between dives. Massage services, kayaking, and snorkeling are available for those seeking a more active surface interval. Meals feature a mix of Western, Indonesian, French, and Italian cuisine, served either in the indoor dining room or outdoor lounge, with snacks and drinks provided throughout the day.
Ambai’s itineraries cover Indonesia’s most remarkable regions, including Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Halmahera, and Triton Bay. Each journey offers a mix of diving experiences, from vibrant coral reefs and muck diving to encounters with pelagic species and schooling fish.
Between dives, guests can enjoy excursions to remote beaches, local villages, or scenic hikes to spot the birds-of-paradise. With excellent diving facilities, professional guides, and warm hospitality, Ambai offers a comfortable and enriching way to discover Indonesia’s most extraordinary underwater destinations.
How to get there
Please refer to logistics section of each itinerary to find detailed info on how to get there.
