Indonesia
Ambon
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Ambon is a coastal city on Maluku province, known as a gateway to diving in eastern Indonesia. The area offers access to Ceram Sea sites with warm tropical water and clear conditions suitable for recreational diving. Nearby dive centers and boat operators are common around Ambon Island, making it a practical base for day trips to coral reefs, wall dives, and macro critter encounters. While the city itself isn’t a major dive hub, its position in the Ceram Sea provides opportunities for island-hopping dives and easy access to nearby protected reefs and dive sites in the surrounding archipelago.
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Dive sites and dive centers around Ambon
Nearby Dive Sites (3)
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Nearby cities for scuba diving around Ambon
The best time to dive in Ambon
The best months to dive in Ambon are from January to April and November to December. Temperatures are confortable (27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.
Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.
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