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Maluku Divers Resort in Laha is one of the must visit locations in any diver’s Indonesian dive list. The only dedicated dive resort in Ambon, the facility was built specifically with divers in mind and boasts the most unique and comfortable accommodations in the whole of Maluku. The resort is located on the waterfront surrounded by mature mango trees which offer both shade and a tranquil ambience.
This small and cozy dive resort is located just 10 minutes from Ambon Airport. Four Indonesian domestic airlines offer daily flights from Jakarta and two from Bali. In addition to these, Ambon can also be reached with regular scheduled flights from Manado and Sorong.
Facilities and accommodation
The resort features 10 bright and airy bungalows. Each individual bungalow is over 60 square meters, with private bathroom, hot water, air conditioning and a large covered private wooden terrace. Each bungalow also has the unique feature of individual editing desks for each diver.
The restaurant, bar and kitchen are situated in a traditional roof beachfront complex, with an open patio from where divers can enjoy meals and drinks beneath the stars. The restaurant offers 3 delicious meals daily. The cuisine is mostly local and is served in buffet style. The occasional BBQ's are held at dinner time. Afternoon snacks are served as well and the bar offers cool drinks. Throughout the day, complimentary tea, coffee and water is available.
The dive center is located at the resort. It features a large communal camera room, pre and post dive lounge, camera tables, dive equipment area, showers and camera rinse tanks.
Staying Connected
Maluku Divers Resort has stable mobile phone reception and prepaid local sim cards are available. Wireless internet connection is available in common areas.
We think...
This is a great little dive resort, purpose built for passionate divers and underwater photographers, offering superior levels of accommodation and excellent dive facilities in Ambon. It is a great muck diving mecca!
A stay at Maluku Divers can easily be combined with a Raja Ampat liveaboard or land-based diving holiday.
Single occupancy surcharge of 50% applies for guaranteed single room. If single divers are willing to share a room, the resort will attempt to find a single diver of the same gender to share with them. If they cannot find a same gender diver, but the diver is willing to share, the resort does not charge a supplement and the diver may get the room to themselves at no additional cost.
Surcharge for 6 day unlimited shore diving package in addition to boat diving
100.00
USD
Return airport transfers/per person
20.00
USD
EXTRAS payable locally (as of January 2012)
Extra charge diving South Coast sites, outside of Ambon Bay
15.00
USD
Extra charge diving Pulau Tiga, Tanjung Sial, Seram Island
20.00
USD
Night dive/shore dive in exchange of for 3 day dives
10.00
USD
Night dive/shore dive as forth dive of the day
35.00
USD
Night dive per boat (min. 2 divers)
50.00
USD
Prices shown are based on current exchange rates and may change at any time.
