Dive & Glide Scuba Presents • Indonesia Dive Adventure
Banda Sea aboard
All Star Aurora
Dive the Banda Sea’s remote reefs, volcanic islands and spectacular walls—with colorful corals, remarkable macro life and the possibility of unforgettable pelagic encounters.
September 30 – October 9, 20289 Nights AboardDiving & Nitrox IncludedLimited Space Available
Diving packages from $5,770 per person • $1,500 reservation deposit
Vessel photography courtesy of All Star Liveaboards
Photo courtesy of All Star Liveaboards
A bucket-list journey
Where the Coral Triangle comes alive.
Between the Maluku Islands and the remote Forgotten Islands, the Banda Sea is an underwater playground. Nutrient-rich waters support thriving hard and soft corals, lively seamounts, and an extraordinary mix of big-animal encounters and tiny discoveries.
Travel with Dive & Glide Scuba aboard All Star Aurora, a double-masted Pinisi-style motor-sailing yacht built in 2010 and renovated in 2022. Nine rich-wood cabins, inviting shared spaces, superb meals and attentive service make the time between dives memorable, too.
9Guest Cabins
14Spots Available
3–4Dives per Day
YesNitrox Included
Life aboard Aurora
Every moment is part of the adventure.
From breezy sun decks to a purpose-built dive deck, the beauty of this voyage extends well beyond the reefs.
Room to Relax
Unwind on open decks with incredible island views and space to enjoy each moment of the journey.
Traditional Elegance
Beautiful timber details, thoughtfully designed common spaces and the charm of a classic Indonesian sailing vessel.
Diver-Focused Comforts
Two custom dive tenders, convenient gear handling, a dedicated dive deck and a camera area for photographers.
See what awaits
Discover the Banda Sea and life aboard.
See a glimpse of diving at Manuk (Snake Island) in the Banda Sea, followed by an introduction to the All Star Liveaboards experience. Videos are illustrative; stops and sightings are not guaranteed.
Banda Sea: Diving at Manuk (Snake Island)Independent dive footage filmed on a different vessel; sample destination experience only
The All Star Liveaboards ExperienceOperator overview; not necessarily this specific sailing
Legendary diving
Remote reefs. Big encounters. Tiny wonders.
Explore dramatic walls and lush reefs, with chances to see mobula rays, eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks and—if conditions and luck align—schooling hammerheads. Around Ambon, extraordinary muck-diving subjects delight macro photographers.
Know before you dive: Advanced Open Water recommended; at least 50 logged dives and comfort with drift diving recommended. Water temperatures can range from approximately 80–84°F (27–28°C) in northern areas to 75–77°F (24–25°C) south of the Forgotten Islands.
Built for divers
Discover more on every dive.
✓Up to approximately 3–4 guided dives on active dive days, subject to the nine-night itinerary, conditions and no-fly interval
✓Colorful walls and seamounts, drift diving, potential pelagics, and Ambon-area macro and muck-diving opportunities
✓Nitrox included for divers with appropriate certification
✓Standard 80 cu. ft. (12 L) tanks, weights and weight belts included
✓Two custom dive tenders and attentive dive service
✓100 cu. ft. (15 L) tanks available for $10 per day; rental gear extra
Conditions & experience: Advanced Open Water certification is recommended, along with at least 50 logged dives and recent drift-diving experience. Much of the diving may involve currents. Sites, dive counts and wildlife sightings depend on conditions and the captain’s decisions.
Photo courtesy of All Star Liveaboards
Beyond the water: Depending on the confirmed route, shore time may include volcanic-island excursions and hot springs. Manuk (Snake Island), Banda Neira and other sites are possibilities, not guaranteed stops.
Your floating home
Warm woods. Private baths. Ocean adventures.
Aurora has nine wood-finished cabins with private bathrooms. Our group has reserved seven Standard double-occupancy cabins and one Premium double-occupancy cabin. Standard cabins are $5,770 per person; the Premium cabin is $5,930 per person. All cabin assignments are subject to confirmation.
Photo courtesy of All Star Liveaboards
Example accommodation
Aurora Cabin 4
An example of the richly finished cabins aboard the vessel. Cabin requests are subject to confirmation.
Photo courtesy of All Star Liveaboards
Example accommodation
Aurora Cabin 6
Another example of the vessel’s private accommodations; Cabin availability and placement are subject to confirmation.
Explore the cabins
See Aurora’s vessel layout.
View the deck and cabin arrangement in a separate tab. You can zoom in for a closer look; specific cabin assignments are subject to confirmation.
Our group has reserved seven Standard double-occupancy cabins and one Premium double-occupancy cabin. Both rates include guided diving, Nitrox and marine park fees.
7 cabins · double occupancy
$5,770
Standard Cabin (#1-7) Lower Deck
Per person when sharing a Standard cabin with another guest. Includes accommodations, meals, scheduled diving, Nitrox and marine park fees.
1 cabin · double occupancy
$5,930
Premium Cabin (#9) Main Deck
Per person when sharing the Premium cabin with another guest. Includes the same liveaboard diving package and onboard inclusions.
Traveling solo?Standard Cabin Single Occupancy: $10,097.50
A 75% supplement ($4,327.50) is added to the $5,770 Standard cabin rate when one guest occupies a Standard cabin alone, subject to availability and confirmation. The Premium cabin is not available for single occupancy.
Reserve your place$1,500 per person deposit
Applied toward your confirmed cabin rate. Limited space; reservation is subject to confirmation.
Fuel surcharge (not included): Based on the operator’s 30-day average Brent crude price: $20/person/day at $70+/barrel; $30/person/day at $100+/barrel; $40/person/day at $130+/barrel. Rates are tiered, not cumulative and any applicable surcharge is payable onboard.
All prices are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on the indicated occupancy. Marine park fees and Nitrox are included. Applicable fuel surcharges, air travel, gratuities, insurance and other excluded expenses are additional. Prices and availability are subject to change until a reservation and payment are confirmed.
−Alcoholic drinks, espresso and other extra onboard purchases
−Rental dive gear and dive instruction
−Crew gratuities and personal purchases
−Optional 100 cu. ft. (15 L) tanks: $10 per day
−Dive accident, travel and international medical insurance
−Transfers outside the operator’s included boarding-day service
Dining: Expect flavorful Asian-fusion meals and snacks. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests may be accommodated when communicated well in advance.
Explore the vessel
Picture yourself aboard Aurora.
Take a closer look at her dining spaces, cabins, decks and classic sailing profile.
Photography courtesy of All Star Liveaboards. Cabin photos are examples only; individual cabin assignments are not yet confirmed.
Know before you book
Four payments. Clear dates. No surprises.
Choose your cabin category below to see the exact installment amounts. All payments are made to Dive & Glide Scuba, count toward your trip price, and are due on the dates shown.
At registration$1,500 deposit per person
Cancel within 48 hours of booking for a full refund. After 48 hours, $500 of your deposit is nonrefundable. See the cancellation cutoff below.
These are individual payments, not additional percentages.
The $1,500 deposit is included in the total. Standard double-occupancy guests pay $5,770 per person; Premium double-occupancy guests pay $5,930 per person. If approved for single occupancy in a Standard cabin, you will receive a payment schedule based on your $10,097.50 total on your confirmed invoice. The Premium cabin cannot be booked for single occupancy.
Booking after a deadline? You will need to bring payments up to the cumulative total required as of your reservation date.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation requests must be received in writing by Dive & Glide Scuba. The customer cancellation cutoff is September 16, 2027.
When we receive your written cancellation
Refund terms
Within 48 hours of booking
Full refund of payments made.
After 48 hours, through September 15, 2027
$500 of the deposit is nonrefundable. All payments above that $500 are refundable.
September 16, 2027 or later
All payments made are nonrefundable, except for the 48-hour booking cancellation exception above.
Travel insurance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Beginning September 16, 2027, payments made toward this trip are nonrefundable. We strongly encourage purchasing appropriate travel cancellation and interruption insurance promptly after booking. Coverage, eligibility and time-sensitive benefits vary by policy; review the terms carefully.
The $500 nonrefundable portion is part of—not in addition to—the $1,500 deposit. Cancellation terms, any unpaid contractual obligations, and applicable exceptions are governed by the final booking agreement. Our stated travel insurance recommendation does not guarantee coverage for any claim.
Before you go
Protect your adventure. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
For this remote liveaboard adventure, active dive accident insurance with appropriate emergency evacuation coverage is required, and proof must be supplied before departure. Because trip payments become nonrefundable on September 16, 2027, we highly recommend comprehensive travel cancellation and interruption insurance, purchased promptly after booking, along with appropriate international medical coverage.
Travel essentials
✓Sailing dates: September 30 – October 9, 2028 (nine nights)
✓Scheduled departure and return port: Ambon, Indonesia (Pattimura Airport, AMQ); reconfirm boarding details before flights
✓Typical boarding at 11:00 AM; disembarkation at 9:00 AM
✓Boarding-day local ground transfers included
✓Airfare is not included.
✓Check passport, entry/visa and health requirements early
✓Plan appropriate post-dive flight intervals
✓Bring certification credentials and required proof of dive accident insurance
Insurance & diver preparation
Before departure, please make sure you have:
✓Review limits and exclusions, including remote evacuation and diving activities
✓Consider protecting nonrefundable trip costs promptly after booking
✓Maintain training and recent experience suited to currents and challenging dives
Dive Accident Insurance
DAN Dive Accident Coverage
Review protection for eligible scuba accidents and emergency assistance.
Important: Insurance is not included in the trip price. Dive accident, travel and international medical policies cover different risks. Coverage is governed by each insurer’s terms; Dive & Glide Scuba cannot guarantee any claim will be covered.
Good to know
Aurora trip FAQs
Is this trip only for divers?
Yes. All spaces on this Dive & Glide Scuba group trip are sold at the diver package rate, which includes the scheduled diving and Nitrox. We do not have a separate non-diver package rate.
Is Nitrox included?
Yes. Nitrox is included for appropriately certified divers. You must have suitable Enriched Air Nitrox certification to use it.
Are marine park fees included?
Yes. Marine park fees are included in the package, but any applicable operator fuel surcharge is additional and payable onboard.
What is the fuel surcharge?
Based on the 30-day average Brent crude price, a tiered $20, $30 or $40 per person per day may be charged onboard at the stated $70, $100 and $130 per barrel thresholds. The tiers are alternatives, not cumulative.
Can I request my own cabin?
Single occupancy is available only in a Standard cabin, subject to confirmation. The 75% supplement is $4,327.50, making the Standard cabin single-occupancy total $10,097.50. The Premium double-occupancy cabin cannot be booked for one person.
Which airport should I book?
The published September 30–October 9, 2028 Banda Sea sailing departs from and returns to Ambon, Indonesia. Fly into Pattimura Airport (AMQ), subject to reconfirmation of embarkation instructions with Dive & Glide Scuba before buying airfare.
Is there internet aboard?
The operator lists Starlink satellite service, with 2 GB complimentary and add-on options of 5 GB for $15 or 15 GB for $35. Connectivity and pricing may change at sea.
What safety equipment is listed aboard?
The operator lists VHF and satellite communications, life vests, firefighting equipment, emergency oxygen, first aid supplies and life rafts, among other navigation and emergency equipment.
What experience level is recommended?
Advanced Open Water certification, at least 50 logged dives, and recent experience in current/drift conditions are recommended. The operator and dive crew determine site suitability based on conditions and each diver’s abilities.
What marine life might we encounter?
Depending on sites and luck, divers may see mobula rays, eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, schooling hammerheads, sea snakes around Manuk, and Ambon-area macro life such as frogfish, nudibranchs, cuttlefish, seahorses and harlequin shrimp. Sightings are never guaranteed.
How warm is the water?
Typical regional temperatures are approximately 80–84°F (27–28°C) north of the islands, with cooler water around 75–77°F (24–25°C) south of the Forgotten Islands. Actual temperatures depend on the route and conditions.
Will we visit Snake Island or the hot springs?
Manuk (Snake Island), Banda Neira, volcanic islands and hot-spring excursions are potential Banda Sea highlights. The exact stops and shore activities for this sailing depend on the final operator itinerary and conditions.
September 30 – October 9, 2028
Ready to explore the Banda Sea with Dive & Glide Scuba?
We have space for up to 14 paying guests in seven Standard double-occupancy cabins and one Premium double-occupancy cabin. Rates begin at $5,770 per person; the $1,500 per-person deposit starts your reservation. Payments become nonrefundable beginning September 16, 2027; travel insurance is highly recommended.
Vessel images courtesy of All Star Liveaboards. Videos are illustrative previews of the destination and operator and may not reflect this exact departure. The final itinerary, boarding port, cabin selection, dive count, excursions and wildlife encounters are subject to confirmation and conditions. Prices per person in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Prices and availability can change until the deposit is received and booking is confirmed. Additional expenses and fuel surcharges may apply. Reservation terms are subject to the final booking agreement.
