
Ambon Bay
Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Ambon Bay in Indonesia's Maluku region offers diverse underwater landscapes for divers. Known for its calm waters, this area provides opportunities for exploring vibrant reef ecosystems and unique marine life. While specific sites vary, the bay generally features good visibility and mild currents, making it suitable for various skill levels. It's a promising location for macro enthusiasts, with potential sightings of unusual critters and thriving coral growth. The diving experience here emphasizes the rich biodiversity characteristic of the Indo-Pacific.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
10 to 20 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
27 to 30°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Pygmy Seahorse
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 8 records
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Orange-Chinned Parakeet
Last confirmed Apr 14, 2026 · 1 records
Rare
Now and then
Ambon Scorpionfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Ribbon Eel
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Ghost Pipefish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Flamboyant Cuttlefish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Mandarinfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Harlequin Shrimp
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear