Spice Island Divers

Spice Island Divers is a family-run, purpose built dive resort located in a secluded spot in Ambon Bay in the Moluccas archipelago. It’s the wealth of tiny marine life that draws divers to this remote part of the world.

The resort features individual seafront villas and a block of five garden rooms with their own private verandah. All rooms feature modern furnishings with double or twin bed configuration and en-suite bathroom. Complimentary WiFi internet access is available throughout.

Set amongst tropical gardens, the resort features a restaurant and a small beach front spa area, plus sun loungers to relax on after diving. The on-site dive centre operates daily activities and features a purpose built camera room with individual stations. Diving here is in small groups, with a maximum of four per guide.

The resort is a ten minute drive from the airport.

Spice Island Divers

The PADI affiliated dive centre operates daily diving activities and features a purpose built camera room. Whilst there are colourful reefs and a wreck to explore, the main underwater highlights are the high number of amazing critters, some of which are unique to the area. It’s a photographer’s dream!

Away from the crowds, macro enthusiasts can expect plenty of underwater highlights, not least in the ‘Twilight Zone’, one of the most sought after dive sites in Ambon Bay. Hidden amongst the piers, inside discarded debris, along the sand and coral, the biodiversity and concentration of critter life here is incredible. Expect to see Ambon scorpionfish, frogfish, crabs, shrimp, seahorse, octopus, blennies, moray eels, rhinopia, pipefish and plenty of nudibranchs.

Equipment rental, 15 litre tanks and courses are available. Local surcharges apply to some dive sites. Nitrox is available at a supplement cost. Average water temperature is 26°C, and visibility 15 metres in the bay.

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