Maluku Divers Resort on Ambon closes

[peeweediver]

Well, guess we won't be going there in December. Sad to see legal issues close a resort. I have no idea what's behind it all, just know our group needs to find another spot. The explanation on the website leaves more questions, but the simple, "We're closed for good", is pretty clear.

Rob

 

[Dogbowl]

I went to their website and read the closing press release. It was a very emotional good-bye. Sorry to see such a nice dive resort go.

Maluku Divers Resort Laha, Ambon

 

[Indah]

First I have to state clearly that I do not know anything about what happened to them. And that i feel sorry for the people who all worked hard with the best intentions. But in general I want to say to anybody who thinks in opening a business or investing in Indonesia: take all the time you need to get informed about the laws and regulations as good as you can. This can be done within a couple of days or even hours. It will prevent wrong expectations and regret. As far as I know: a foreigner cannot be partner in an Indonesian company. Unless this is a PMA.
December is a great time for Lembeh Strait and also for Halmahera.

 

[WetPup]

I’ve stayed there in the past. A shame to hear this

A lot of the guides there were ex-Lembeh, and were good critter spotters, so hopefully they will find ongoing employment.

 

[dirtfarmer]

A few years ago I was talking with a couple who managed a shop in Komodo wondering where would be good to set up shop and I said Ambon is an underserved market. Now it really is.

 

[aleem.k713]

Well, guess we won't be going there in December. Sad to see legal issues close a resort. I have no idea what's behind it all, just know our group needs to find another spot. The explanation on the website leaves more questions, but the simple, "We're closed for good", is pretty clear.

Rob

check out dive into ambon, great place

 

[Tippytoes12]

On one of the Facebook dive groups somebody posted that a new dive resor is being built in Ambon , the shop will be ready in September and the accomodation in December.

 

[scubajunky17]

Ambon is Macro diving ?

 

[tursiops]

Ambon is Macro diving ?

Maybe you've heard of the Ambon Scorpionfish?

 

[Indah]

Maybe you've heard of the Ambon Scorpionfish?

Maybe you' ve heard of the Galapagos barnacle blenny ?