Ambon Bay Muck Diving
Teluk Ambon
A world-renowned macro diving destination where sandy, muddy seabeds hide rare and bizarre small creatures such as the psychedelic frogfish and ghost pipefish, making it a pilgrimage site for underwater photographers.
The calm inner part of Ambon Bay, with its sandy, muddy seabed and artificial debris that offers shelter, has given rise to an exceptionally rich community of unusual small marine creatures, earning it the nickname 'the capital of macro diving.' The psychedelic frogfish, first recorded here in 2008, put Ambon on the diving map. Other common sightings include several species of frogfish, ghost pipefish, blue-ringed octopuses, mimic octopuses and a wide variety of nudibranchs.
The main dive sites are concentrated along the western shore around Lahai. Local dive shops and resorts run boat dives, which suit experienced divers. Underwater photographers in particular are strongly recommended to visit.
Opening hours
Depends on the dive shop's schedule
Nearby sights
- Siwalima Museum
- Santai & Namalatu Beach
- Pintu Kota
- World Peace Gong
- Fort Victoria
- Martha Christina Tiahahu Monument
- Ambon War Cemetery
- Merah Putih Bridge