What a Banda Sea dive trip actually costs

Maluku, Indonesia · trip-cost estimates · 10 nights
Estimated subtotal
$1,250 – $2,775

Per person for 10 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $1,950. Transfers, meals and any unpriced extras are additional.

💰 Cost breakdown (per person)

Round-trip flighttypical $920–$2,100 from major US airports$920–$2,100
Hotel × 10 nights~$16/night typical · $7–$41/night range$70–$410
Diving (3 days, 2-tank)~$67 per 2-tank boat dive~$201
Gearchecked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$70
Estimated subtotal
$1,250 – $2,77510 nights, per person

Transfers & hotel pickup

Airport travel and getting to the dive boat are separate costs. These are published policies, not confirmed reservations.

Airport to accommodation

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Accommodation to diving

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🐠 Best time to go

Prime months: Sep · Oct · Nov.

Schooling scalloped hammerheads at remote seamounts; mobula shoals, calm seas

🤿 The diving

Boat/liveaboard entry to sites like Gunung Api, Manuk, Banda Neira Wall, and Hatala Seamount; expect hammerhead sharks, sea snakes, giant grouper, and tuna in 81–84°F water with visibility up to 130ft; advanced skills needed for some sites.

Also known for: Nutmeg — candied nutmeg (manisan pala) and nutmeg syrup (sirup pala) from the original Spice Islands

⭐ Top-rated dive shops

Ambon Dive Explore★★★★★ (50)
Ambon Dive Center★★★★★ (25)
Nusaniwe Diving★★★★★ (3)
AMBON DAMSEL ( DIVING COMMUNITY )★★★★★ (1)

🥾 When you're not diving

Banda Neira Historic Walk — Stroll colonial Dutch streets, old spice warehouses, and Fort Belgica ruins.

Fort Belgica — Climb this 17th-century Dutch hilltop fort for panoramic views over the islands.

Banda Islands Nutmeg Plantation Tour — Walk working nutmeg estates and learn why these islands sparked global spice trade wars.

Gunung Api Volcano Hike — Trek the active volcano on Gunung Api island; rewarding summit views over the Banda Sea.

Local Fish Market Visit — Browse Banda Neira's morning market for fresh tuna, spices, and local street snacks.

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