Ambon Diving ; Wreck Diving

Ambonese waters are also the final resting place of a giant 100 metre Dutch cargo vessel. Scuppered during World War II, she sits upright and completely undamaged in just 13 to 35 metres of water in the bay of Ambon. Diving enthusiasts, particularly those who enjoy wreck diving, descending the chain gradually discover the looming mass of the wreck and the light formations between a large swim-through between the vessel's empty cargo holds have an almost mystical aura.

For photographers and critter lovers, the sunken vessel plays host to it's own eco system, with varied schooling fish for wide angle shots and a variety of exotic critters, nudibranchs and even clown frog fish making perfect subjects for the macro lens. The huge coral caked 5 metre tall propeller creates a perfect wreck diving photo subject.

Diver Education

Maluku Divers offers PADI sanctioned courses from Discover Scuba Diving through the Open Water, Advanced Open Water and Rescue courses up to Divemaster standard.  With an excellent learning environment enabling divers to progress, candidates of all levels benefit from the opportunity to both learn and enjoy Ambon diving at the same time. Maluku Divers can also provide snorkelling equipment or above water alternatives to keep non-divers and children occupied during dive time. All guests at the diver centre are offered the chance to stay active out of the water, with interesting excursions throughout the Maluku islands.

Diving Maluku, part of the undisputed richest marine habitats on earth, is scientifically proven to offer some of the most amazing diversity in the whole of the world. For example; 123 species of damselfish are found in Indonesia , in the Philippines , 118, in Papua New Guinea , 100, in Fiji , 60, in the Society Islands , 30, in the Galapagos just 18. The Entire Caribbean holds just 16 species. Diving Ambon, diving one of the richest marine habitats on earth.

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