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Holiday Reference: TRP 49555 - 10 Oct 2026 - Solitude Adventurer - £3500 *

Solitude Adventurer – Banda Sea

10 Oct 2026 · 8 nights · Far East, Indonesia

£3500 *

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Why divers love Solitude Adventurer

  • Solitude Adventurer is a 36 m aluminium catamaran offering stable cruising, spacious dive and social areas, ideal for Indonesia’s best dive regions. Accommodating 18 guests.
  • Savour fresh buffet-style Western and Indonesian meals daily.
  • Up to 3-4 dives per day from two tenders ensure small groups and great support, perfect for experienced divers seeking varied underwater sites.
  • Experienced crew operate two tenders, assist divers, run camera facilities, and keep life on board smooth and welcoming throughout your trip
  • Equipped with modern navigation, emergency systems, GPS and safety gear for secure diving and cruising in remote Indonesian waters.
  • Eight air-conditioned cabins (stateroom, deluxe, quad) all with private bathrooms, AC, safes, hairdryers and large windows for scenic views.

What's included in your holiday

  • As standard your trip is based on a deluxe cabin space on a full board basis, and cabin upgrades are available
  • 3 or 4 daily guided Boat Day-Dives (Including 1 Night Dive) All dives are subject to our No-Fly/Altitude Minimum 18 Hours Policy & cruise itinerary (which may change due to weather and/or level of diving experience of the guests). No dives on disembarkation date
  • All non alcoholic drinks are included in your full board package
  • Return transfer to and from the local airport of the location and dates of the cruise embarkation/disembarkation.

What's not included

  • International flights, domestic flights and any overnight stays where required are not included in your trip. Please ask your travel consultant for a quote to add these. As of 14th Feb 2024, there is a Bali tourist tax of 150 000 (prepay via http://lovebali.baliprov.go.id)
  • Marine park fees are paid on board, depending on your chosen itinerary - subject to change by the local authorities. A Fuel Surcharge may be charged per Person per night if International Crude Barrel average price within 60 of embarkation date is equal to USD70 or higher.
  • To pay on board are internet service,laundry, alcohol, additional kit hire, nitrox, excess baggage on the local flights and any souvenirs and private guiding services.
  • Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the guides and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.

Liveaboard Details

Solitude Adventurer brings the Solitude fleet's fresh, modern liveaboard style to Indonesia. A 36-metre aluminium catamaran, she comfortably sleeps 18 divers, reaching the most exciting sites in Indonesia's big fish dive calendar. Sail Komodo, Banda ...

Solitude Adventurer brings the Solitude fleet's fresh, modern liveaboard style to Indonesia. A 36-metre aluminium catamaran, she comfortably sleeps 18 divers, reaching the most exciting sites in Indonesia's big fish dive calendar. Sail Komodo, Banda and Raja Ampat with a team that know how to make your journey through these wish list locations in South East Asia relaxing and safe. One of the big advantages of diving from a catamaran is the sheer space on board and of course, she's superbly stable in the water. What's not to love with this unique Indonesian liveaboard?

Solitude Adventurer is an impressive 12m wide. All of the 8 cabins on board are on the main or upper deck. Equipped with 3 Room types, each with ample space for rest and relaxation, we guarantee there will be something to suit you - and glorious views to enjoy! The king bed stateroom and bunk quad cabin are on the main deck, whilst the 6 twin deluxe cabins are on the upper deck. The ocean view windows from the deluxe suites will take your breath away! All of the cabins have AC, a safe, hair dryers, and are en-suite. There's even an on board laundry service (local charges apply).

There are 2 lounge areas on board. The outdoor lounge in on the upper deck, with a shaded area, sun deck and glorious views. The air conditioned indoor saloon is on the main deck and the social hub. Here you will find the library, board games, entertainment and audio system. Great care and attention is paid to the meals on board. Tuck into Western and Indonesian cuisine, with vegetarian options. There's even a BBQ on board! Meals are served buffet styles, with snack and light bites available throughout the day. Put your feet up and relax with a fresh ground coffee, refreshing tea, soft drinks, chilled beer or glass of wine (local charges apply).

The dive deck on board is as spacious as the cabin. Located on the main deck, divers gear up on the shaded dive deck, which has large kit storage and rinse tanks. There is an on board camera room. Jump into one of the two tender vessels and the enjoy the underwater action! Air and nitrox fills are available, and for full charters, rebreathers can be accommodated on special request. The crew will provide all divers with Nautilus Marine Life GPS on board for added safety and security on an "opt-out" basis. Due to the remote locations, do ensure you request kit hire prior to embarkation.

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Itinerary Details

The Banda Sea is a remote diving location that can only be reached by liveaboard. For a few weeks each year, the wind make diving this exciting new hot spot in Indonesia a must do for any diver that loves pelagics and pristine reefs

Banda Sea Description

In recent years, the Banda Sea has become Indonesia's newest dive spot. This remote arc of islands in the Banda Sea, and are isolated even by Indonesian standards. With Bali to the south and Ambon and Raja Ampat to the north east, Banda Sea offers both critter diving as well as action packed walls and pelagics.

The Banda Islands themselves offer some of the most pristine reef walls found in the world. Seven volcanic islands rise out of the deep blue waters and vast seamounts are home to schooling hammerhead sharks. Uninhabited islands are fringed by untouched reefs. Underwater pinnacles are so isolated that the reefs are immaculate. All dive sites are packed full of fish life. Ambon is famous for the macro life, and Raja for her majestic manta and giant sea fans. Alor is a secret gems of Indonesia, offering some of the most varied diving around. Exceptional black sand muck to gorgeous reef walls, plenty of sharks, from spotted wobbegongs to larger pelagic sharks.

This is a seasonal itinerary that wends its way through the Banda Sea. Itineraries will vary, depending on the liveaboard you chose and the exact time of year. Your embarkation and disembarkation point will change, with each trip offering a unique adventure through far flung dive sites. These may include:

Banda Sea
Ambon and Banda
Alor/Maumere to Ambon and visa versa

This is not an itinerary for beginner divers. Currents can be fast, and the wall dives can be deep. Trips tend to be longer than 7 nights. Set sail and dive sites that can only be reached by liveaboard.

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Your holiday details

Macro in Ambon plus big fish in Banda on board the modern Solitude Adventurer . Your liveaboard package includes accommodation on-board in deluxe twin cabin, Full-Board Meal Plan with in-between meal snacks and all non-alcoholic beverages. 3 or 4 daily guided Boat Day-Dives (Including 1 Night Dive). All trips are guided by expert dive guides and include 12lt tank, weights, full board and soft drinks. Excluded on board are additional alcohol, kit hire, nitrox ($20 per day), Raja marine park fees, the fuel surcharge if applicable and any souvenirs or private guiding services.A 3% service charge is levied on all on board credit card payments. Transfers in Ambon are included. UK passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival 500 000IDR


This holiday does not include any international flights to Jakarta CGK or domestic flights to Ambon. Please confirm your boat space, embarkation and disembarkation times with your travel consultant before booking and confirming any flights yourself. We are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for competitive quote for any flight option. You will typically require a night in Jakarta before and possibly after your liveaboard.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking

 

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