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About this trip
Our October 15-25 2027 trip sold out in just a few hours, so we are releasing a second set of dates for everyone that missed out on the first one! Same ship! Same epic adventure! Just with new dates! Woo!
Early sign-up bonus gifts compliments of Dive Ninja!!
Sign up today to receive FREE NITROX ($150 value) for the trip as well as indulge in a FREE 60 minutes massage during the trip from our onboard masseuse!
Join Jay Clue & Dive Ninjas as we set sail to one of the most untouched areas of Indonesia aboard the beautiful Gaia Love! The Forgotten Islands, also known as the Southeast Moluccas, are a remote and largely unexplored chain of islands stretching from Timor to West Papau and boast some of the best scuba diving in Indonesia! We’ll start our trip exploring the black sands of Ambon home to some of the most unique marine life in the world including the Ambon Scorpion fish, psychedelic frogfish, Halimeda Ghost pipefish, Rhinopias, and many more! From there we’ll cross overnight to begin exploring the Forgotten Islands.
This chain of small islands is renowned for their rich biodiversity including schools of hammerheads, manta rays, Pygmy seahorses, turtles, incredible coral reefs, massive schools of barracuda and so much more. But keep your eyes peeled because massive whale sharks, dolphins, and even whales have been spotted migrating through these islands.
The Gaia Love
Our ship for this special expedition is the Gaia Love — a beautiful 130ft (40m) modern steel motor yacht, purpose built to explore the far-reach regions of Indonesia in comfort and style. The Gaia Love is world renown for providing a bespoke liveaboard experience. Her staterooms boast 215sq ft (20m) of space with soft linens, plush cushy pillows, premium mattresses, and en-suite bathrooms making them more reminiscent of high end hotel accommodations. The upper deck staterooms even include their own private balconies for taking in the views between dives.
The Gaia Love also features multiple areas for relaxing and socializing between dives such as a large sundeck with both covered and uncovered areas as well as a bar. Her temperature controlled camera room and multiple dedicated camera wash bins will make any photographer smile. Divers will also love her spacious dive deck and 3 custom built dive skiffs.
But it doesn’t end there. Catering to a wide palette, the Gaia’s chefs prepare a variety of delicious western and Indonesian cuisine all freshly prepared daily in her commercially equipped galley. Her chefs prepare 3 delicious meals per day, as well as afternoon tea, fresh pastries and snacks.
This will truly be a trip you do not want to miss!
What’s included
- 10 nights accommodationEnjoy 11 days/10 nights in a beautiful 215sq ft / 20m2 deluxe double occupancy stateroom.
- All diving activities4 dives per day including night dives
- Land excursionsLand excursions to a historic spice farm, Dutch governors mansion & museum, and a local cafe stop to try out Tante’s secret recipe cinnamon tea and snacks.
- PresentationsJay will be giving talks during the week on the incredible biodiversity and historical significance of these forgotten islands that were once the dream of explorers Christopher Columbus & Marco Polo
- 3 meals a day + snacks3 main meals a day, afternoon tea, chef prepared snacks.
- BeveragesSoft drinks, coffee, tea, juice and a glass of wine with dinner.
- Transfers to/from ShipFree transfer from the airport or hotel to the ship and from the ship to the airport or hotel.
- Tanks, weights, & belt12L aluminum tanks, weights and belt
- Massage60 min massage as an early booking gift from Dive Ninja
- NitroxFree nitrox (value of $150) as an early booking gift from Dive Ninja
What’s not included
- FlightsThere are multiple daily flights from CGK Jakarta to Ambon, making it easy to get to the ship
- Rental gearLimited sets of equipment are available on the boat. All equipment needs to be pre-booked min 30 days prior to departure and is subjected to availability.
- Alcoholic BeveragesThe ship offers a bar with alcoholic beverages for purchase
- Crew GratuitiesGratuities are to be paid at the end of the trip in cash.
- Card Processing FeesAny extra fees for payment on this platform are not included or collected by Dive Ninja Expeditions - the platform / credit card provider collects these fees, and we have no control over their charges
- Port & Marine Park FeesPort & Park Fees US$ 385 per person and Fuel Surcharge US$ 200 per person (paid in advance)
Available Packages
1 space in a beautiful Lower Deck Deluxe Twin Stateroom with 2 separate beds, an ensuite bathroom, individually controlled air conditioned, TV, media player, and network-linked entertainment system.
These rooms are 215sq ft / 20m2 configured with 2 side by side beds.
1 space in a beautiful Deluxe Double Lower Stateroom with with 1 large bed for couples, an ensuite bathroom, individually controlled air conditioned, TV, media player and network-linked entertainment system.
These rooms are 215sq ft / 20m2 configured with 1 large bed for couples.
1 space in a beautiful Deluxe Twin Upper Deck Stateroom with 2 separate beds, private balcony, an ensuite bathroom, individually controlled air conditioned, TV, media player and network-linked entertainment system.
These rooms are 215sq ft / 20m2 configured with 2 side by side beds.
1 space in a beautiful Deluxe Double Upper Stateroom with 1 large bed for couples, private balcony, an ensuite bathroom, individually controlled air conditioned, TV, media player and network-linked entertainment system.
These rooms are 215sq ft / 20m2 configured with 1 double bed for couples.
Available Add-Ons
Port & Marine Park Fees $385 per person and Fuel Surcharge $200 per person.
***You must add this to your invoice as Gaia Love requires it to be paid in advance.
Custom hands on photography workshop & mentoring for the length of the trip with award winning pro photographer Jay Clue. After booking this option Jay will reach out to you and design a custom curriculum to help you learn and improve your photography skills. The workshop is open to all levels of photographers from beginners to advanced.