THE SCUBA PLACE

© Dive into Ambon
Ambon Island is located in the Maluku Archipelago, once known as the Spice Islands, nestled between Sulawesi and Papau with Raja Ampat to the north and Bali to the southeast.
WHY WE LOVE DIVING AMBON



You'll find critters both big and small
Renowned muck diving - big your macro lens!
Explore the reefs and caves on the south side of the island
AMBON GALLERY
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Diving Ambon
Macro diving dominates Ambon Bay giving divers the opportunity to see some the rarest and most beautiful underwater creatures on the planet. Pack the macro lens! But it's not all about muck. The southeast side of Ambon offers pristine diving with deep walls, healthy corals amazing drop-offs and swim-throughs, large fish and sea mounds and volcanic vents in Baguala Bay.
WEATHER

Winter average of 31°C / 88°F
Summer average of 27°C / 81°F
WEATHER ADVICE

Rainy season June to August
GETTING HERE

Flights from LONDON
36 hours
TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT + 9 hours
Deep Thought
Our preferred dive operator Dive into Ambon doesn't limit your bottom time and allows only four divers per guide!!! Great for underwater photographers!
--John

WATER TEMPERATURES

26° to 30°C / 80 to 86°F average
VISIBILITY

20m+ / 70ft+
