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Komodo National Park
Komodo is a World Heritage site best known for its most ancient inhabitant - the infamous Komodo Dragon. The world's largest lizard, a unique species found only on these islands, the dragon can grow to 3 metres long and weigh over 150 kg. Young dragons move fast (they can outrun a dog) and are voracious carrion eaters.
The Komodo National Park and surrounding area also With over 260 species of reef building coral, 70 species of sponge, marine worms, mollusks, echinoderms, crustaceans, over 1000 species of cartilaginous and bony fish, marine reptiles, and marine mammals. Some notable marine species include pygmy seahorses, anglerfish, nudibranchs, manta rays, dolphins, whales, dugongs, Napolean wrasse and 
groupers. With deep seas to both the north and south of the Komodo archipelago, upwellings bring and distribute the nutrients basic to the underwater food chain, feeding polyps and small carnivores, right up to our favourite characters, the whaleshark, mantas, dogtooth tuna and large barracudas.
On land, in addition to its most famous inhabitant - the Komodo Dragon - the Komodo National Park hosts a rare diversity of animals including Sunda deer, wild buffalo, wild boar, the macaque monkey and wild horse. For bird watchers, there have been over 150 bird species identified including the sulphur-crested 
cockatoos, imperial pigeons, white-breasted sea eagles and maleos.
Pulau Paloe
North of Flores, this volcanic island is surrounded by deep waters and offers interesting diving in deep walls with caves and overhangs where large groupers, lobsters and moray eels live. All around, bat fish, white and black tip sharks and big tuna swim in the open waters. Large formations of black coral, gorgonias and barrel sponges decorate the seascapes during the dives in this exceptional island
Bay of Maumere
It is extremely interesting to dive in waters that once were considered exceptional, the headquarters of the most reputed World Championship of Underwater Photography, until in 1992 an earthquake followed by a tsunami wave hit with anger all the area. Ten years later the walls that surround these islands have managed to recover practically in their totality from that natural disaster and they actually offer good dives in mild currents, with a healthy population of gorgonias and sponges, with big groupers lurking in crevices, antias and butterfly fish. In the blue big tuna and carangids patrol the depths seeking for their prey.
There is now a huge choice of liveaboard dive boats to choose offering dive cruises in Komodo and Sailing further east along the north coast of Flores to Alor. Boats range from simple and rustic to the height of luxury. Amongst these are a fleet of traditional-style “pinisi” (pronounced finisi) sailing schooners hailing from the great Bugis boat builders of Southern Sulawesi, some of which are furnished to almost opulent levels of comfort.
Komodo cruises typically range from five or six days to two weeks in duration, but shorter or longer cruises can be found. Boats depart 
from differening locations - Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa or Labuan Bajo on the east end of Flores Island, plus there are some cruises which combine diving in Komodo with locations further afield, including the Spice Islands, Alor and Raja Ampat in West Papua.
We list some of our favourite operators here, but if you can’t find a schedule to fit your needs, please ask as this is not an exhaustive list.
Details of the cruises can be found in the links at the top, while descriptions of the vessels are found via links on the right hand side.
Many boats are available for charter if you ask long enough in advance of the sailing season.
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Notes
Ondina
DRAGONS - THE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK
Bima - Komodo & Rinca National Park – Bima
Komodo & Rinca National Park: The narrow straits between these two islands connect the Flores Sea with the Indian Ocean. The ebb and flow of the currents provide a continuous exchange of water and nutrients between the inner sea and the ocean creating a unique and super rich ecosystem, and a proliferation of extraordinary species such as the frog fish, or endemic species that can only be observed here, like the sea apple.
The depths are densely populated with fixed life, offering a great variety of underwater landscapes from vertical walls covered with soft corals (similar to the Red Sea gardens) to stone structures, resembling the cold water reefs of the North Sea. Due to the high degree of protection that this National Park enjoys, it is also an area of great abundance of fish, with thick schools of carangids, sweet lips and butterflies, as well as frequent encounters with manta rays and reef sharks.
Pulau Paloe: North of Flores, this volcanic island is surrounded by deep waters and offers interesting diving in deep walls with caves and overhangs where large groupers, lobsters and moray eels live. All around, bat fish, white and black tip sharks and big tuna swim in the open waters. Large formations of black coral, gorgonias and barrel sponges decorate the seascapes during the dives in this exceptional island
Bay of Maumere: It is extremely interesting to dive in waters that once were considered exceptional, the headquarters of the most reputed World Championship of Underwater Photography, until in 1992 an earthquake followed by a tsunami wave hit with anger all the area. Ten years later the walls that surround these islands have managed to recover practically in their totality from that natural disaster and they actually offer good dives in mild currents, with a healthy population of gorgonias and sponges, with big groupers lurking in crevices, antias and butterfly fish. In the blue big tuna and carangids patrol the depths seeking for their prey.
LAND EXCURSIONS: additional to the traditional fish barbecue in the beach, on this route the following visits are carried out:
One of the main attractions of this route is the mandatory visit to the Komodo & Rinca National Park to observe the famous Komodo Dragons, a carnivorous variety of lizard (Varanus Komodiensis) which can grow up to 3 meters of length. Due to the strong currents of the straits surrounding these islands, and in spite of the fact that the dragons can swim, they have remained isolated in these two remote islands. The visit is a two - three hours walk into one of the two islands, Komodo or Rinca, accompanied by a National Park guide. Depending on how lucky you are you may also see deer, wild boars, water buffalos, parrots and fowls. Wooden dragons carvings of different sizes and pearls from nearby farms can be bought from the natives living on the island.
During the cruise you will also get the chance to explore some of the other desert islands and secluded bays where you can see flying foxes taking off to forage for food at dusk. Also visit fishing villages during the sail through this incredible and uniquely beautiful region.
Siren
The S/Y Indo Siren's first stop on this 10 night diving adventure is the muck dive spot of the "Unusual Suspects", in Bima Bay. You will spend the night here before sailing on to Sangeang Island with its dark volcanic sand or Gili Banta.
By the third day, the liveaboard will take you to dive within the Komodo National Park in the areas of Gilli Lawa Laut and Batu Bolong where strong currents can be experienced, bringing with them grey reef and white tip sharks and schools of snappers and fusiliers.
The liveaboard will then stop at either Rinca or Komodo islands to make a walk with the dragons before cruising southwards to Nusa Kode where in the shelter of Horseshoe Bay, there are numerous dive sites including Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Alley and Yellow Wall.
Across the strait on the south side of Komodo Island you spend the day dive the aptly named Manta Alley before returning northwards once again to dive sites that were not visited during the southward journey.
The final day is spent in Bima Bay, where the calm waters offer the perfect spot for some kayaking or water skiing.
Nusa Tara
Nusa Tara offers one week dive cruises exclusively in the Komodo National Park. A samople itinerary is as follows:
8 Day - 7 Night Komodo National Marine Park
Day 1 Denpasar~Labuan Bajo
Arrive in Labuan Bajo, Located on the western tip of the island of Flores, facing out ot the Komodo National Park. Board the Nusa Tara and set sail for the National Park. Begin dive program. Meals onboard.
Day 2 through Day 6 Komodo National Park
Full dive schedule. Escorted tour to see the Komodo Dragons. Meals onboard.
Day 7 Komodo to Labuan Bajo
Morning dives. Afteroon departure to LBJ. Meals onboard. Overnight on stay on the boat.
Day 8 Labuan Bajo~Denpasar
Breakfast onboard. Disembark, travel to Bima Airport for flight to Denpasar.
Flights not included in the price s shown.
Tarata
8 Days - 7 Nights Komodo National Marine Park
This itinerary also operates in the reverse direction.
Day 1: Denpasar-Bima-Sape-Gili Lawa
Arrive in Bima. Transfer to boat in Sape. Depart for Gili Lawa.
Begin dive program. Meals onboard.
Day 2: through Day 6 Komodo National Park
Full dive schedule. Escorted tour to see the Komodo Dragons. Meals onboard.
Day 7: Komodo to Sape
Morning dives. Noon departure to Sape. Meals onboard. Overnight on stay on the boat.
Day 8: Sape-Bima-Denpasar
Breakfast onboard. Disembark, travel to Bima Airport for flight to Denpasar.
Mermaid
Mermaid 1 & Mermaid II offer cruises varying from one week to 10 days to the Komodo National Park commencing from, and returning to, Benoa Harbour in Bali. Dive stops are made at some of the best spots en route too, including Moyo Island, Satonda, and Sangeang Volcano off the coast of Sumbawa.
Mermaid I: 9 night Cruise (total 28 dives)
Day 1 (Dives: 0): Check-in on board MV Mermaid I between 14:00-16:00 hours in Benoa Harbour Bali. After the boat and safety briefing, equipment is prepared then settle into your cabin. Dinner is served at approx. 19:00 hours as you cruise overnight to Moyo Island off the north west coast of Sumbawa.
Day 2 (Dives: 3): Start your adventure with a great dive in the calm, clear waters of Angel Reef at Moyo Island. Massive elephant ear and barrel sponges, schools of long fin banner fish and red tooth triggers In their hundreds, frog fish, nudibranchs, eels, surgeon fish, snapper, dog tooth tuna checking out what is for lunch ! Visit the local village then its lunch for us ! Then we cruise to Satonda Island for a a macro dive followed by a world class night dive after watching a million bats fly at sunset. After a great dive and dinner we cruise overnight to Sangeang Volcano off the north coast of Sumbawa.
Day 3 (Dives: 4): The Nusa Tengarra region has some extremely interesting and unique marine life. Today spend the day diving around Sangeang Volcano - 2-3 dives for rare nudibranchs, pygmy seahorse, leaf scorpion fish, blue ribbon eels, black sand diving with all its treasures and underwater hot springs that support this very unique marine environment. Night dive here too or head on over to Gili Banta for the chance for Star Gazers and coral cat shark.
Day 4 (Dives: 4): Current depending, start the day at GPS Point Gili Banta famous for its sharks and pelagic fishes. Then enter the Komodo National Park and for more exhilarating blue water/fish soup diving! Gili Lawalaut has several great dives - if the tide is right we hunt grey reef shark and dolphin at Taka Toko Gili Lawalaut. Lighthouse Reef and The Old Passage offer fast drifts with pelagics, maybe manta! Crystal Rock offers awesome soft corals in gold and orange hues plus the chance for sharks, turtles, giant Maori wrasse, a „fish soup” dive. After dark dive the famous Pink Beach - spectacular colours and frogfish, slipper lobster, basket stars, robust sea cucumbers unique to the area plus more.
Day 5 (Dives: 3): Start the day with an exciting visit to Loh Liang Komodo National Park to walk with the dragons. As you quietly walk through the bush, 
look out for Komodo dragons, deer, wild boar and birds. Then relax as you cruise south to dive the Three Sisters or Pillarsteen at Padar Island. Next stop is a diver's paradise - Horseshoe Bay Rinja Island - home of one of the top 10 dives in the world - Cannibal Rock - an abundance of corals, sponges, ascidians, sea apples, black corals, turtle, cuttlefish, loads of reef fishes too ! Here we can also watch dragons scavenging on the beach, monkey, deer, wild pigs along the shore, go beach combing…. Maybe even a chance to follow whales and dolphin feeding in the calm bay. Overnight at this peaceful place, diving at one of the many fabulous spots.
Day 6 (Dives: 4): More world class dives today as you relax in Horseshoe Bay Rinja Island - the Yellow Wall of Texas is absolutely stunning covered with enormous yellow soft corals. Go slowly along the wall looking for unique creatures but don't forget to look out into the blue to see what's coming by…maybe you can make a deep dive to check if the tiny yellow pygmy seahorses are on the giant gorgonians at depth. Nusa Kode offers more walls and critter chances coupled with white tip reef sharks etc. Torpedo Alley is famous for its "electric" rays and perhaps one of the best night dives of your life for critter fanciers.
Day 7 (Dives: 4): Today we'll head on over to Manta Alley to watch in awe as these magnificent creatures feed, play and get cleaned at the many cleaning stations. In the afternoon we can check out more big fish dives maybe at Loh Serah, Tatawa Kecil or the infamous "Current City" Batu Bolong - come face to face with reef sharks, turtles and giant Wrasse. Many good night dives around here - Gili Darat is great for sleeping turtles, colourful reef stonefish, spanish dancers - calm sea - a good place to sleep.
Day 8 (Dives: 4): The diving around Gili Lawalaut, Tatawa Kecil, Gili Darat is so awesome you will all want more so today you can make 2-3 dives in clear arm blue waters - loads of fish both big and small. Then head off for a a night dive at either Gili Banta or maybe Batu Putih in Sumbawa - both interesting sites. Overnight cruise back to Satonda and Sumbawa - solar powered nudibranch, ghost pipefish anyone?
Day 9 (Dives: 2): We enjoy two good dives around Sumbawa and Moyo Islands - a chance to shoot anything you missed at the trip beginning . Then the crew wash your equipment for you while you relax on the sun deck or downloading your pictures, enjoying our trip video as well just before dinner with all your new friends.
Day 10 (Dives: 0): After breakfast, transfer ashore at around 9am to continue your vacation…or its to head home to start planning your next Symbiosis dive trip to South East Asia!
Mermaid II: 7 night cruise (total 20 dives)
Day 1 - (Dives: 0): Check-in on board MV Mermaid II between 14:00-16:00 hours in Benoa Harbour Bali. After the boat and safety briefing, we'll set up equipment and you can settle into your cabin. Dinner will be served approx 19:00 hours as we cruise into the sunset on overnight journey to Moyo Island, north west Sumbawa.
Day 2 - (Dives: 3): Start the adventure with a great dive in the calm, clear waters of Angel Reef at Moyo Island. Massive elephant ear and barrel sponges, schools of long fin banner fish and red tooth triggers. In their hundreds, frog fish, nudibrancs, eels, surgeon fish, snapper, dog tooth tuna checking out what is for lunch ! Visit the local village then its lunch for us ! Next is a great dive at Panjang Reef – are the pygmy seahorses around ? Then we cruise 2 hours to Satonda Island for a world class night dive after watching a million bats fly at sunset. After a great dive and dinner we cruise overnight to Sangeang Island, off the north coats of Sumbawa.
Day 3 - (Dives: 4): 2 dives at Sangeang Island for rare nudibrancs, pygmy seahorse and underwater hot springs that support this very unique marine life. Cruise to Gili Banta for exhilarating dives at Tanduk Rusa for big fish and amazing corals or GPS Point, famous for its sharks and pelagics. Then we enter the Komodo National Park and night dive at Gili Darat South Passage - sleeping turtles, colourful reef stone fish, Spanish dancers – calm sea- a great place to stay the night.
Day 4 - (Dives: 4): If the tide is right we hunt grey reef shark and dolphin at Taka Toko Gili Lawalaut. Dive 2 is a fast drift with pelagics and manta at Lighthouse Reef or the Old Passage. Then Crystal Rock awesome soft corals and the chance for sharks, turtles, giant Maori wrasse, a ‘fish soup” dive with a high chance of eagle rays too ! Then we cruise south for fascinating night dive at Pink Beach near the entrance to the Komodo National Park
Day 5 - (Dives: 3): Start your day with an exciting visit to Komodo National Park to walk with the dragons.
Then relax as Mermaid cruises 2 hours south to Horseshoe Bay Rinja Island. Spectacular diving awaits at the world famous site Cannibal Rock – rare nudibrancs, frogfish, spectacular corals, sponges, ascidians, huge black coral bushes, turtles, cuttlefish, loads of reef fish too ! Watch dragons on the beach, monkey, deer, wild pigs along the shore, go beach combing…. Maybe even a chance to follow whales and dolphin feeding in the calm bay. We overnight at this peaceful place, night diving at one of the many fabulous spots
Day 6 - (Dives: 4): The Three Sisters call us to Padar Island for sharks and nudibrancs, surgeon fish and devil Rays. Manta Alley or Takat Makasar follows for the chance for a manta aggregation – WOW ! Batu Bolung aka “Current City” is the home for large Napolean Wrasse, turtles, blue fin trevally Or maybe a dive at Tatawa Kecil – we check out the currents first to make sure the dive will be cool for everyone on board ! Then we say goodbye to Komodo National Park with a fabulous Night dive at Gili Banta with Coral Cat Shark and more then we cruise west enjoying a post dinner night dive along the way. Overnight we cruise to Satonda Island
Day 7 - (Dives: 2): We enjoy two fantastic dives at Satonda and Moyo Islands for more chances for ghost pipe fish, ribbon eels, turtle, cuttlefish and more before we cruise overnight to Benoa in the south of Bali.
Day 8 - (Dives: 0): After breakfast, transfer to shore at around 9am to continue your holiday
Dive gear rental: Full set - €20 per day
Courses are available on board. Please enquire.
Notes
Bali is a stunning island, rich in culture, arts and crafts, and awash with wonderful little boutique hotels & resorts. Symbiosis can advise on where to stay and how to make the best of your stay, so please ask us about extending your dive holiday to discover the "Island of the Gods".Amira
Amira's dive trips to the Komodo National Park and surrounding Islands embark either in Bali, Bima, Labuan Bajo or Maumere, offering a variation of dive itineraries for this unique dive region.
On cruises starting in Bali, after the first night-crossing, the first diver will take place at the island of Satonda, located off Sumbawa. After the second night the Amira arrives at the volcanic island of Sangeang. Here, amongst other things, the diving site Black Forest with its wealth of black coral, hot water springs and gas bubbles rising through the sand guarantee enthusiasm.
Following dives in Sangeang, the island of Komodo is reached after a short crossing. Famous fish-rich sites like Castle Rock and Manta Valley make the divers´ heart beat faster. As here, strong currents lead to spectacular dives with abundant fish life, so that schooling fish, sharks or manta rays can almost be guaranteed.
The island of Rinca with its Horseshoe Bay is located south of Komodo. Magnificently covered drop-offs and exceptional macro dives make Rinca another highlight of the tour. Cannibal Rock and Larry´s Yellow Wall of Texas are also a delight for discerning divers.
Notes
Additional fees payable on board: Port clearance & Harbour tax: USD 65; National park fee & Local fees: USD 55; Fuel surcharge: USD 0.Moana
KLM Moana offers 5 and 6 day unlimited diving cruises to Indonesia's World-famous Komodo National Marine Park, departing from Labuhanbajo (Labuan Bajo), West Flores, throughout the year.
The Moana is a traditional Pinisi sailing boat carrying up to 10 divers in 5 comfortable cabins, all with air-conditioning and en suite bathrooms.
Dive cruises include stops at all of the best of Komodo's diving and also offer guests a chance to encounter the Komodo Dragons, the world's largest lizards, that live only in this archipelgo sandwiched between Sumabawa and Flores in Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara province.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Bali ~ Labuhanbajo, Flores
Flight Bali to LBJ. Welcome aboard Moana, waiting for you in the harbour of Labuhanbajo/Flores. After a refreshing welcome drink, we set sails. Now it’s time for a short introduction to the facilities of the vessel, the diving operation and the tour program. Check-out dive: 1 Sabalon or Sabayur. 2 Night Dive Gili Lava Darat. Dinner und overnight North of Komodo.
Day 2: North Komodo
Pre-Breakfast. Morning dive: 3 Kristal Rock. After “real” breakfast depart for dive no. 4 Castle Rock. The rock is packed with bronze and rust colored sponges and soft tree corals. You'll see black snappers, large cuttlefish, pyramid butterfly fish, and several red octopuses. Later in the afternoon we climb the local summit and enjoy a splendid panorama over the moon-shape islands of the Komodo Archipelago and the mainland of Flores. Afternoon dive at 5 Light House in the North of Komodo. 6 Night Dive Gili Lava Passage.
Day 3: Komodo – Pink Beach
Morning dive: 7 Current City (Batu Bolong). 11 o’clock dive: 8 Tatawa. Thousands of fish of every colour and shape are here including regal angelfish, checkerboard wrasse and masked unicorn fish, against a beautiful backdrop of acripora corals, gorgonian fans and sponges. In the afternoon we dive: 9 Moana‘s Manta Point or Pink Beach and 10 Night Dive according customers wishes.
Day 4: Komodo - Rinca
This morning we dive again at a favorite spot: 11 Current City (Batu Bolong). While enjoying a wonderful breakfast, we sail towards Rinca, relaxing and enjoy great views with the crew pampering you while spotting dolphins, reading or sun bathing. 12 Pulau Tengah (Little Batu Bolong).
3 hour “Dragon walk” to see the last representative of the Jurassic Park on earth, the infamous Komodo Lizard.
Day 5: Komodo ~ Bali
After breakfast we have time for a guided tour through the city of Labuhanbajo, before you will be transferred to the airport where your airplane to Bali is waiting for you.
Dive cruise inclusions:
- 4 meals/day (Indonesian & International food) + snacks
- non-alcoholic drinks: drinking water, Ice Tea, CocaCola, Sprite, Coffee, Tea
- support in organising domestic flights
- airport-ship-airport transfers
- snorkel equipment
- visit the famous Komodo dragons (biggest lizards worldwide)
- towels
- 2 dive guides and 1 Cruise Director
- maximum 10 guests
- 4 dives per day
*Non-divers: please contact for price.
Aurora
Between the months of May and October, Aurora is based at Labuan Bajo on the western tip of Flores, making dive cruises to the Komodo National Marine Park with occasional extensions to Bali in the QWest or Maumere on the north coast of Flores in the east.
Trips vary from one week to 12 days in duration.
Arenui
The Arenui offers luxury dive-sailing cruises through the Nusa Tenggara archipelago between mid April and October before heading further north into the Spice Islands.
Cruises are typically between 8 and 11 nights in duration, starting either in Bali or Labuan Bajo on the western tip of Flores, plus there are trips further east along the north coast of Flores to the divers’ hot spot of Alor. The Grand Komodo cruise (below) starts in Bali and returns to Bali at the end.
This is an option for divers looking for a bit of pampering along the way. Excellent for both divers ansd snorkelers. Check out the boat details through the link to the right.
SAMPLE CRUISE ITINERARY "GRAND KOMODO"
12 Day/11 Night Bali-Bali Cruise
Day 1 Embarkation in Bali
Day 2 Moyo and Satonda Island
Moyo is a small island, inhabited by around 6,000 people, located in the West Nusa Tenggara province off the northern coast of Sumbawa. There are spectacular coral formations and crystal clear waters which make for great diving. Satonda Island is as famous for its fruit bats as it is for its diving. Every night around sunset, millions of bats take off from here as they head to Sumbawa to feed. There is also the opportunity for a short trek to the inland lake, along a path full of butterflies.
Angel Reef
This site lies off the west coast of Moyo and consists of a healthy coral reef with a vertical wall dropping to over 40 meters in depth. Angel Reef has huge elephant ear and barrel sponges along the wall. It is teeming with long fin bannerfish and red tooth triggerfish. Search the sea fans here for our first chance to see the Denise pygmy seahorse.
Satonda Reef
Underwater the sloping reef and sandy bottom hide a large array of critters. An afternoon dive provides a great opportunity to search for giant frogfish nestled in the sponges, or mushroom coral pipefish snaking among the fronds of the mushroom coral. Nudibranchs, pipefish, even ghost pipefish and Bargibanti pygmy seahorses are regularly seen here.
Day 3 Bima Bay
Bima is a busy port on the north-west end of Sumbawa Island. There are several dive sites to explore here, with black coral covered reefs and world class muck diving.
Tanjung Sai and Two Rivers
These two dive sites are located outside the bay leading to Bima port. The black sand slopes have patches of sea grass and halimeda coral, providing great hiding places for thorny seahorses and tiny pipehorses. Even the elusive Mimic octopus has been spotted here. The shallow hard corals are full of colour, with schooling anthias sprayed like confetti over the reef.
Unusual Suspects
This muck dive is full of weird and wonderful critters. Starting in the south, the black sand is covered in sponges with frogfish, and ghost pipefish are a regular find. Continuing north, huge soft corals grow out of the sand and shelter beautiful cowries. Thorny seahorses, seamoths, stonefish and even wonderpuss and harlequin shrimps have all been found here.
Day 4 Gili Lawa Laut / Tatawa Besar / Rinca Island
Two celebrated dive sites await you, just north of Gili Lawa Laut Island. Crystal Rock and Castle Rock are both incredible locations, boasting the key elements for any impressive dive site: a wide variety of healthy corals covering the reef, plus tons of fish - both big and small and all sizes in between! The next dive is on the beautiful reef at Tatawa Besar Island, in the famous Komodo-Flores channel. Finish the day with a great night dive off Rinca Island.
Crystal Rock
The rock jutting out of the surrounding crystal clear waters explains how this site got its name. What makes this an unforgettable dive, however, are the large swarms of fusiliers and anthias flitting over the gorgeous soft corals and impressive table corals. In the deep blue, look out for large tuna and mackerel, plus fish schooling around a small mound to the northwest.
Castle Rock
Castle Rock is another submerged mound situated a kilometre further north of Crystal Rock. Its exposed location can mean strong currents, but experienced divers will love the thrill of this dive. In fact, the main action comes from watching the staggering amount of fish life whipping past, such as groupers, midnight snappers and impressive schools. Of course, divers aren’t the only ones interested in the huge numbers of fish here, so expect to see giant trevally, whitetips, blacktips and grey reef sharks hunting around for their next meal.
Tatawa Besar
This is a thrilling drift dive, starting at the north-western tip of Tatawa and continuing down the western side, reaching about 15 to 20 meters of depth. The fish life here is abundant and you will see an endless field of stunning orange soft corals as you glide along. Swim past coral heads inhabited by schools of sweetlips and batfish, and look out for turtles feeding on the reef. Mantas have been encountered here as well.
Wainilo
This night dive is situated off the north of Rinca Island. In the shallows, the hard coral reef is home to many different critters, including juvenile harlequin sweetlips and batfish. Away from the reef, the sandy slope is scattered with pulsing soft corals which hide demon stingers and starry night octopus, plus a moray eel which has not yet been classified by scientists and is only found here in Wainilo.
Day 5 Loh Liang (walk with dragons) / Rinca Island
Loh Liang (walk with dragons)
Your day begins with an exciting visit to Loh Liang Komodo National Park, as you take a stroll with the famous dragons! As you walk along the paths, local guides will point out wild deer, boar and bird life, but keep a careful lookout for the giant lizards which have made this region their home. Don’t forget your camera, as there are usually good opportunities for close-up shots when you get to the ranger station.
Cannibal Rock
According to some diving publications, one of the top ten dives sites in the world is situated in Horseshoe Bay, south of Rinca Island. The water in this bay is teeming with nutrients, creating the most spectacular congregation of hard and soft corals. Sponges, ascidians, sea squirts and tube anemones are abundant. A wide diversity of nudibranchs can be seen here, along with frogfish, turtles, cuttlefish and other reef fish. Due to the location of the bay and the nutrient rich water, the temperature if usually colder and the visibility a bit greener, but neither one of these factors can spoil the amazing diving.
Torpedo Alley
A marvelous night dive named after the pancake sized torpedo rays that can be found here. Coconut octopus, seahorses, colourful squid and the bizarre bobbit worm all live in the black volcanic sand. A very shallow dive with a maximum depth of 10m/30ft, spend time looking for all the strange inhabitants among the rocks, soft corals and in the sand.
Days 6 Rinca Island
We spend the whole day in Horseshoe Bay, with another chance to dive the famous Cannibal Rock as well as other great dive sites in the area. Watch dragons, wild pigs, deer and monkeys roaming the beach, and take a tender ride or kayak to get a closer look.
Yellow Wall of Texas
This wall is located at the entrance to Horseshoe Bay, beautifully draped with yellow and orange soft corals, and is named by the diving explorer Larry Smith from Texas, USA. Look inside the soft corals for the tiny ladybug and scour the wall for vibrant nudibranchs. Schools of fusiliers and surgeonfish adorn the shallow coral heads.
Torpedo Alley
At the west end of this site are some rocks jutting out of the surface, marking the jump spot for a daytime dive. The sloping reef has previously been home to the ‘holy grail’ of fish; the rhinopia or weedy and paddle-flap scorpionfish. Nudibranchs, frogfish, seamoths and pipefish also camouflage themselves in the corals.
Day 7 Manta Alley / Three Sisters / Pink Beach
Enjoy two dives looking for manta rays at Manta Alley. Then we either head back into the Komodo-Flores channel to the Three Sisters dive site, or up to the middle of Komodo Island to dive at Pink Beach.
Manta Alley
Manta Alley is located in Tora Langkoi Bay, along the south coast of Komodo Island. It is in fact a rock islet forming part of a chain that barely pierces the ocean’s surface. As can be guessed from its name, numerous manta rays are known to frequent this site and it is the most popular location in Komodo for spotting them. The dive site is actually a deep gully. As the tide changes the gully works like a funnel, causing the water to rush through at speeds of up to four knots and up to one knot even during "slack water" periods. Watch the mantas being cleaned on the north side or enter the ‘alley’ to see them hover effortlessly in the current.
Three Sisters
The sites here are full of interesting and beautiful features, such as massive steps and huge towers of stone, all wrapped in hard and soft corals and dotted with nudibranchs, small caves and overhangs. Reef sharks and humphead parrotfish are among the bigger creatures we see in this area. There is also a towering coral spire with a small cave at the bottom, where huge lobsters are often found hiding.
Pink Beach
The simple topography makes this site an ideal sunset or night dive. A mini wall can be found in the middle of the reef, where clouds of glassfish swarm in the cracks and crevices. An abundant amount of fish life and unusual critters make their home here, including leaf scorpionfish, crocodilefish, nudibranchs and frogfish.
Day 8 Komodo-Flores Channel
Currents in this area can be quite strong and we have to dive according to the tides. There are many great dives here to choose from, so the sites will be decided on the day, dependent on the currents.
Takat Makassar
An exhilarating drift dive along the shallow flat bottom interspersed with patches of coral reef teeming with life. There are chances to see manta rays, turtles, eagle rays and white tip and black tip reef sharks.
Batu Bolong
Underwater this rock is covered in a huge amount of soft and hard corals and full of fish life. In the shallows, watch the busy anemonefish and look out for turtles munching on the corals. Giant trevally, white tip reef sharks, snappers and emperorfish tend to congregate here. This site offers particularly good opportunities for both macro and wide-angle photography.
Tatawa Kecil
The west side of this small rocky outcrop presents a fantastic underwater terrain with enormous slabs of rock that have been worn down to form channels, canyons, caves and swim-throughs. On the north plateau, crocodilefish lie on the scenic reef among a whole host of reef fish and schooling fusiliers.
Sabolon Island
This is a good option, within easy reach of Labuanbajo. Its entry is marked by a point off of a small beach, where the white sand tapers off into rocks. It is very easy to do several different dives here as the entire island is encircled by healthy reefs, beautiful sea fans, sponges, and colourful bouquets of soft corals. The visibility is ideal and the underwater sights give you a good taste of what can be found in the rest of the region.
Day 9 Gili Lawa Laut / Gili Banta
This is our the last chance to enjoy the action at Castle and Crystal Rock before leaving for Gili Banta, an island on the outskirts of Komodo National Park. Between the morning dives there is the option to visit Gili Lawa Laut Island and take a short trek to the top of the hill for a wonderful view over the Komodo-Flores channel.
Tanduk Rusa
At the north-west tip of the island there is a wall connected to a long reef extending along the west side of Gili Banta. The wall is coated in sponges, sea fans and colourful soft corals. In the shallows of the reef, black and blue ribbon eels poke out of the sand and leaf scorpionfish sit in the bushy black corals.
Gazor Beach
This night dive is at a white sand slope, in a calm bay on the North of Gili Banta. Elusive stargazors hide in the sand, with only their big eyes and toothy snarl looking up into the stars. White V octopus, strange translucent nudibranchs and ghost pipefish can also be found here. Hungry lionfish follow your lights, hunting the stunned cardinalfish, and a huge resident stonefish buries itself in the sand.
Day 10 Sangeang Island
The island of Sangeang is located north-east of Sumbawa. It’s only a tiny piece of land but you’ll notice it right away since most of its landscape consists of Gunung Api, an active volcano. This natural phenomenon has made for some amazing topography, such as steep ridges dripping with hardened lava. There are several excellent dive sites here, all with good visibility, allowing you to truly appreciate the healthy reefs of soft and hard corals as well as different types of anemones.
Lighthouse Reef
This site presents many contrasts in terms of natural features and marine life. Strong currents can prevail in the exposed areas but there are also sheltered spots. Down around 20 metres macro lovers will be delighted, as the base of the wall and large black sand slope is excellent for spotting countless nudibranchs and other colourful critters. Black coral bushes hide ghost pipefish and saw blade shrimps.
Hot Rocks
Here the volcano has left its mark below the surface as well. In the shallows, observe volcanic bubbles escaping from the sea bed through air vents. Put your hands close to the ‘hot rocks’ and feel the heat from the sulphur covered rocks. Besides the usual tropical reef species, ribbon eels, cowries and Bargibanti pygmy seahorses can also be seen here.
Day 11 Moyo Island
The final two dives are at Moyo Island. We can dive Angel Reef again or there are a number of other submerged reefs to explore around Moyo Island, such as Labu Aji Reef, Turtle Street and Panjang Reef.
Panjang Reef
Located just north of Angel Reef is the submerged coral reef of Panjang, or ‘long reef’. The coral garden plateau is covered with pulsing soft corals, surrounded by a sloping reef full of big sponges and healthy hard corals. Bargibanti pygmy seahorses, leaf scorpionfish, ribbon eels and sea snakes can all be seen here. Besides diving, it is also possible to visit the traditional village of Labuan Aji on Moyo Island. Anyone joining our cruise is welcome to bring along some goodies for the children at one of the villages we visit. Obviously the children love sweets but we encourage people to bring pencils, pens, notebooks, colouring books or even clothes - none of which rot their teeth! The school always needs more materials and the girls love hair clips and bands.
Day 12 Disembarkation in Bali
WAOW
The SMY WAOW offers sailing & diving cruises right through the Nusa Tenggara archipelago between Bali in the west and Alor in the east, ranging in length from one week to 12 days.
Most WAOW cruises focus on the amazing Komodo National Park, however some sail all the way from (or to) Bali, taking in the best dive spots along the north coast of Sumbawa and Lombok as well, while others continue east of Komodo along the north coast of Flores to Coral gardens of Maumere Bay.
The only cruise that WAOW understakes in this area which does not include the Komodo National Park follows an eastern route from Maumere to the tiny island of Alor which offers its own unique diving wonders.
In the schedule below, unless otherwise indicated, all trips are to the Komodo National Park.
Ocean Rover
Between May and October, Ocean Rover moves to the rich waters east of Bali, focusing on the world famous Komodo National Park and the islands of Flores and Alor in eastern Nusa Tenggara.
Trips vary in length from 6 to 10 nights.
Transition trips between West Papua and Komodo at the start and end of the season also offer great opportunities to dive the Spice Islands of the Maluku archipelago. Check out the Spice Islands page for details of these trips.
The Amanikan
Amanikan, a custom-built 32-metre coastal cruiser, features three above-deck cabins, a foredeck with bar for outdoor dining, and extensive dive facilities.
Amanikan’s principal lounge space is built into the bow of the cruiser and serves as the main gathering spot for daytime sunbathing, pre-dinner drinks, or even a night sleeping under the stars.
The master cabin is located at the stern of the upper deck and offers sweeping 270 degree views from both inside the cabin’s wraparound windows and a large private sun deck. Features a king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom with double vanities, double wardrobes, shower with separate toilet and air-conditioning.
The second cabin is situated on the main deck and features the same spectacular views as the master cabin from both inside the cabin and from a second private balcony with built-in daybed. Includes a queen-sized bed along with en-suite bathroom with double vanities, double wardrobes, shower with separate toilet and air-conditioning.
The third cabin is located on the main deck and is available with a semi-private sun deck in front of the wheelhouse. It offers a queen-sized bed that can be converted to two single beds upon request.
The Amira
Amira was built with locally grown timber by indigenous craftsmen using ancient Pinisi boat building traditions. She is equipped with a state of the art navigation system, security and rescue equipment and technology.
With a length of 52 metres Amira offers 8 comfortable double cabins and two single cabins, all equipped with personal showers 
and toilets and natural lighting. There is a cozy restaurant, a romantic lounge area and a huge sun deck and… and… and…a dream boat, our dive boat.
The dive area is a generously designed space to gear up with a fixed site for each diver, several rinse tanks, plenty of surface space and a large 
camera room. All in all an ideal base camp for the dive excursions in Komodo, Raja Ampat and Banda.
Cabins
For a total of 18 guests, there are five double cabins (14m²) and two single cabins (8m²) available on the upper deck and three double cabins on the lower deck (13m²). All cabins are equipped with air conditioning, hot showers and toilets.
For full charter service it is possible to comfortably accommodate three people per cabin up to a maximum of 24 guests.
Sun Deck
A large sundeck with 120 m² offers an ideal place to sunbathe or relax on sunny days.
Upper Deck
In addition to the guest cabins, the wheelhouse, the owners' cabin and a small office are also situated on the upper deck.
Main Deck
On the main deck a comfortable, covered lounge invites you to relax between dives.
On this deck you will find the restaurant seating 20 guests (26 during a full charter), as well as a comfortable TV and lounge area.
In the computer room, computers and DVD/CD burners are available for you to edit and save your daily photographs.
The large fore deck is equipped with deck chairs and a shade canopy for hot days.
Lower Deck
The dive deck offers space for maximum 24 guests and a maximum of 6 dive guides. There are also storage areas for cameras, dive lamps etc. and several rinse tanks.
The diving equipment stays mounted on the tank during the whole trip and the tanks are filled in situ with air or Nitrox.
In the camera room are a 9m long workbench as well as downloading possibilities and further storage areas for guests to use.
Safety
During the planning, construction and operation of the boat, every effort was made to attain high security standards. For example, there are emergency exits on the cabin deck, fire detectors all over the boat and large number of fire extinguishers. Of course, there are also an adequate number of personal flotation devices and lifebuoys.
To diminish possible interruptions or emergencies, all major technical equipment is available in duplicate on board. Such equipment include motor, generator, anchor vice, dinghies, compressor and water maker for drinking water preparation.
Amira is the first boat in Indonesia equipped with the electronic emergency and location system ENOS, a particularly valuable safety measure when diving in strong currents. On board there is extensive and highly specialised medical emergency equipment available and all crew members are trained in appropriate safety procedures.
The Arenui
The Arenui is a traditional-style Pinisi sailing schooner that has been kitted out to feel like a truly classy, boutique hotel. Featuring plenty of wood and fine decorative detail, this boat is for the diver who likes to sink into comfort at the end of the diving day.
Accommodation
The Arenui has been designed to host a maximum of 16 passengers in cabins that are exceptionally spacious (starting from 17 m²) and luxuriously furnished.
The cabins' individual themes and styles are inspired by handicrafts from each of the Indonesian provinces. Each has a private en-suite bathroom and individual air conditioning, a king-size bed or roomy singles, and a distinct lounge area to guarantee maximum comfort and ensure that guests never feel crowded.
Services and facilities
The Arenui also offers other amenities normally only found on land, such as a full range of massage and spa treatments, a computer for looking through your photos of the day's dives, an internet connection and an extensive selection of books and movies in our library/entertainment centre.
The Restaurant & Lounge
On the Arenui, the food is always plentiful and fresh. Local seafood is, of course, a specialty, but imported meats, organic fruits and vegetables and other special ingredients are flown in as well… all of which allow the Arenui's chefs to create tasty and inventive dishes. Dining is à la carte, rather than buffet style, and special dietary needs can be accommodated. Guests have the option of dining either in the comfortable restaurant cabin or al fresco under the canopy on the sky deck, where you will also find deck chairs and sun loungers to allow you to just lie back and soak up some rays or to sip a cocktail while watching the sun descend below the horizon across the water.
Cabins
Garuda
Lower deck, 20 squared meters, 2 single beds, spacious desk, en-suite bathroom, 3 portholes and individual air conditioning, minibar
Suitable for individuals (2 single beds)
Toraja
Lower deck, 20 squared meters, king-size bed, relax/sofa area, en-suite bathroom, 3 portholes, individual air conditioning, minibar
Suitable for couples (king-size bed), individuals and families (a very big sofa can be considered as additional single bed)
Dayak
Lower deck, 21 squared meters, king-size bed, relax/sofa area, en-suite bathroom, 3 portholes, individual air conditioning, minibar
Suitable for couples (1 king-size bed), individuals and families (a very big sofa can be considered as additional single bed)
Legong
Lower deck, 20 squared meters, king-size bed, relax/sofa area, en-suite bathroom, 3 portholes, individual air conditioning, minibar
Suitable for couples (king-size bed) and individuals and families (a single bed/sofa can be used as third bed)
Barong
Upper deck, 19 squared meters, 2 single beds, spacious desk, en-suite bathroom, 2 big windows, individual air conditioning, minibar
Suitable for individuals (2 single beds)
Ganesh
Upper deck, 19 squared meters, 2 single beds, spacious desk, en-suite bathroom, 2 big windows, individual air conditioning, minibar Suitable for individuals (2 single beds)
Shinta
"Sea-view" master cabin, upper deck, 20 squared meters, king size bed, sofa/relax area, en-suite bathroom, 7 big windows, private balcony, individual air conditioning, minibar
Suitable for couples (king-size bed) and persons looking for a very special atmosphere
Rama
"Sea-view" master cabin, upper deck, 20 squared meters, king size bed, sofa/relax area, en-suite bathroom, 7 big windows, private balcony, individual air conditioning, minibar Suitable for couples (king-size bed) and persons looking for a very special atmosphere
The Aurora
The MSY Aurora is a twin mast motor sailor, constructed from teak in the traditional “Pinisi” style, and designed for a demanding clientele of diver looking for a high standard of comfort.
Utilising modern and environmentally friendly operating principles, the Aurora offers scuba safaris to some of the World's richest marine environment all around Indonesia.
The construction of Aurora began in December 2007 at a traditional shipyard in South Sulawesi, and she was launched in the summer of 2009.
All cabins have individually controlled AC, en-suite bathroom and shower. There is a saloon/restaurant with library, computer room/study room with PC, DVD, video, photo, recharging batteries, and a spacious sun deck.
Technical data
- Overall length: 42 m
- Width: 9 m
Tonnage: 75 tons- Sailing surface: 300 m2
- Power: 1 engine: Nissan 420 HP, cruising speed: 8-10 knots.
- Accomodation: 7 double cabins of which 3 dispose over a third bed.
- All cabins have individually controlled AC, ensuite bathroom and shower.
- Stairs on both sides lead to the diving tenders
Saloon/restaurant with library, computer room/study room with PC, DVD, video, photo, recharging batteries- Open sitting corner at bow; the roof of the restaurant is a very spacious sun deck.
Equipment on board
GPS, radio, sat-phone, echo sounder- 2 generators for 220 V in each cabin (2-pole plug, without the third earth pole – like in continental Europe)
- 2 compressors for air, 1 compressor Nitrox
- 3 tenders for each 8 persons
- water maker 6000 ltr/ day
Safety devices
- First Aid kits
- emergency oxygen
- manual fire extinguishers
- 406 EPIRB – Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
- life vests for all passengers including crew members
- 2 life rafts
- Sailing surface: 300 m2
Top: Cabins
Bottom:
1- foredeck, preparation area for scuba diving
2- Restaurant/bar
3- Captain’s bridge
4- Diving equipment/compressors/ laboratory
5- Lounge/photo/video area
The Bidadari
This beautiful, traditional "pinisi" sailing schooner built in 1993 in Bima, Sumbawa, is a great vessel for groups up to twelve. Accommodation is provided in six air conditioned cabins, with en-suite bathrooms with upright western toilets, shower and hand basin. 4 cabins have a double bed with single upper bunk, and two have twin bunks. They all feature dresser, upright wardrobe, night lights, and portholes. Cabin 3 below is a standard double cabin.
The comfortable indoor airconditioned living area on the main deck is large and spacious and includes a main table for indoor dining, a lounge, and entertainment systems (TV, DVD, stereo etc.).
The Upper deck provides accommodation for crew, the bridge, and a large undercover dining and relaxation area. Finally, the top deck with sunchairs is a large open area ideal for sun-baking, wildlife watching, relaxed sunset cocktails and stargazing.
Boat Information
The KM Bidadari has 4 decks, the Lower Deck, Main Deck, Navigation Deck, and Top Deck. The Main deck consists of the dive equipment and briefing area, camera station, Saloon, and Galley. The Lower deck holds 6 cabins and additional storage. The Navigation Deck consists of the Wheel House, covered seating area, and crew quarters. The Top deck is an open seating area.
On the Main Deck is the air-conditioned Saloon which is comprised of the Dining and seating area. It is spacious and attractive with large surrounding windows allowing lots of incoming sunshine and an opportunity to continuously enjoy the spectacular outdoor topography. The Saloon presents a relaxed and comfortable setting where guests can enjoy the library, entertainment center,and coffee/tea bar.
The cuisine served is a mixture of delicious Indonesian, Asian, and International specialities prepared by our Balinese cook. Companionways are located outside along both sides of the Saloon and they have been fitted with large bench seats for storage and preparation of dive gear. Covered camera stations have been built for photography equipment. There are 3 zodiacs on deck available for all diving and shore excursions. Dive briefing area and deck showers on both located on the front deck.
All six cabins are air-conditioned and include their own complete en-suite facilities. There are four cabins with lower double and upper single berths (triple shown above) and two cabins with a single upper and lower berth. Each room is tastefully appointed with a writing desk, vanity, closet space, and porthole. The en-suite facilities include a Western toilet, stand up basin, and a hand shower with hot/cold water.
The Navigation Deck contains a large and comfortable seating area located in front of the Wheel House. This a excellent space to congregate to enjoy the beautiful scenery and passing wildlife. In between diving and shore activities, it is favorite place where many guests can enjoy and relax. This deck also serves as a perfect place for dining al fresco.
The Top Deck, located above the Navigation Deck, is another open and spacious area on this vessel where guests can relax and enjoy a beautiful sunset, sip a refreshing drink, enjoy a good book, or just watch the evening stars.
- Classification Motor vessel / Two masted traditional wooden sail vessel
- Place and year built: Bima, by South Celebes boat builders 1996
- Flag: Indonesian / Operator: PT. Citrakarsa Inti Samudra
- Length Overall: 37.00 meters/ 123.58 ft
- Length Over Deck: 29.00 meters/ 96.ft
- Length over Waterline: 25 meters/ 83.50 ft
- Beam: 7.50 meters/ 25.05 ft
- Draft: 2.60 meters/ 8.68 ft
- Passengers capacity: 12 / crew 12
- Average Speed 7-9 knots
- 4 Decks (Lower, Main, Navigation,and Top)
- Rig: Gaff Rigged Ketch, total sails 7 with total area approx 370 sq. m
- Main engine Caterpillar 394 HP (V8 cylinder) overhauled in Aug 2005
- 6 air-conditioned cabins w/private hot/cold shower and head.4 trpl/2 dbl
- Saloon (air- conditioned) with entertainment center and small library
- Generators: 2 Perkins (60 KVA and 80 KVA) Dongfeng auxiliary 16 KVA generator new
- Navigational equipment: GPS-98, 1(one) Icome Radar, VHF, HF/SSB Radio/Depth finder, KM Bidadari EPIRB 2008
- Dingy: 3 Fiber Glass boats 40 HP Yamaha outboard
- Safety equipment: 2 life rafts@15 persons, life jackets, fire extinguishers, ISM certification following Marpol/Solas requirements
- Dive equipment : 15 dive tanks, 2 dive compressors Shiffaur 9cfm and Bauer Mariner 9cfm, weights, BCD, Regulators, Oxygen
- Fuel and water tank capacity: fuel (diesel) 15,000 liters , fresh water 15,000 liters
The Damai
The MSY Damai is purpose-designed and for cruising and diving Indonesian waters, 
with passenger well-being always her top priority. Equipped with the latest navigation, communication and safety equipment, our vessel sets a new standard for safety as well as comfort, service and passenger amenities.
Of course even the best ship is only as good as her crew, and this is another area where Dive Damai shines. Every trip is managed by a seasoned western cruise director, complimented by our experienced and ever-helpful Indonesian crew, all of whom are dedicated to making your diving holiday the trip of a lifetime.
The Msy Damai was built in Bira, 
south Sulawesi, by Pak hadji Baso, the most prestigious builder in the area, combining tradtion with new techniques, as we have done with the scarf joints, floors or decks.
The MSY Damai is being designed to offer that personal service, that only a boutique liveaboard dedicated to small groups can provide.
- 33mts of lenght x 8 mts wide
- Mitsubishi M10/20 520HP engine to assure a cruising speed over 8 Knots generators: Mitshubishi 40Kwa, Mitshubishi 25Kwa and Isuzu 20Kwa
- 4 cabins well over 30 sq. meters each, coming with either queen or king sized beds,
separated ensuite toiletts and showers/bath tubs - Individual rinse tank at the diving station
- Individual separated space in the working camera area, with Integrated 110v and 220v charging station for each customer.
- Max of 3-1 ratio
- 2 dedicated dive tenders
- 3 relaxing areas: lounge, sun and shade decks
- Unlimited diving
- All day open menu to eat at your own time
- Spa with professional masseuse
Boat Specifications:
Tanks
Fuel tanks - 4 units @ 5000 ltrs capacity
Fresh water tank - 1 unit @ 10.000 ltr capacity
Fuel daily tank - 1 unit @ 1.000 ltr capacity
Gray tank - 1 unit @ 600 ltr capacity
Black tank - 1 unit @ 600 ltr capacity
Navigation Equipments
Echo sounder & GPS plotter - GP 1650F
Radar FURUNO (36NM) - F1832
Standard Compass - Toyo Keiki
HV Radio - Furuno M 710
VHF Radio -2 units - Furuno M 304
Electronic Chart - Maxi (ver 10.02)
Safety Equipments
Life Raft (Capacity 20 persons) - 3 unit
Life Jacket - 35 unit
Throwing line Apparatus - 1 set
Pyrotechnics - 2 set
EPIRB - 1 unit
Life Ring - 8 unit
MOB beacon. - 2 unit
Fire Fighting Equipments
Fire man out Fit with breathing apparatus. - 1 unit
CO2 portable (6Kg) - 6 unit
CO2 portable (4Kg) - 2 unit
Foam portable (9Kg) - 4 unit
Bompet (foam automatic applicator) - 7 unit
Fix Hydrant with hose and nozzle - 2 unit
MSY Damai offers trips to Bali, Komodo, Triton Bay, Raja Ampat, Derawan, and Banda Sea
The Euphoria
The KLM Euphoria is a luxury diving vessel completed in 2012, currently the youngest boat in the waters of Indonesia. This ship is built in the style of a traditional South Sulawesi Phinisi, handcrafted from the noblest species of tropical trees such as Teak, Iron wood and Merbau; modernly equipped and comfortably furnished.
Each of the 9 cabins has a private bathroom, central air-conditioning, hot water shower, wardrobe, and TV. Two of the cabins on the upper deck are of higher standard (VIP). These VIP cabins are very spacious and bright with large window, a balcony, one double bed and one single.
Euphoria’s spacious dining room and bar are located in the prow of the ship and you will find a cleverly designed sun-deck on the top level, equipped with sun-chairs and sun-beds.
The KLM Euphoria accommodates up to 16 guests on each trip, ensuring abundant space for all guests.
Lower Deck
Upper Deck
Sun Deck
The Indo Siren
The 40 metre SY Indo Siren is one of the newest members of the Siren fleet of dive liveaboards, completed in the spring of 2011.
Built on the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi, the Indo Siren is a traditional “gaft rigged Phinisi” handcrafted from ironwood and teak. One of the most beautiful liveaboards in Indonesian waters, she was built by divers for divers such that almost every diver's need has been thought of and implemented.
The cabins offer flexibility and can be used as twins or double bedded rooms. The dining area is very spacious offering a great setting for all your meals.
The dive deck is spacious and comfortable with designated areas for charging and preparation of cameras and video equipment. The S/Y Indo Siren sets out to be the pros choice for underwater photography and videography.
The S/Y Indo Siren accommodates up to 16 guests on each trip, ensuring abundant space for all.
Features of the S/Y Indo Siren include:
7 sails- An expansive leisure deck area
- A spacious air-conditioned saloon with cocktail bar, 42 inch flatscreen & computer server supporting the inter-cabin network
- covered outdoor dining area
8 large air-conditioned cabins each with their own personal computer, audio-visual entertainment system and ensuite bathrooms with hot water. All rooms are lavished with luxury extra’s including bathrobes, hair dryers, towels, individually controlled mood lighting and individual controls for your air-conditioning unit.- Laundry Service
Massage Service- Yacht Boutique, which will make available to customers Worldwide Dive and Sail merchandise, including towels, hats, log books, t-shirts, shorts and lighters just to name a few items
Enriched Air Nitrox is free for all certified Nirox divers. If you are not a certified Nitrox diver all our instructors can certainly teach you the Enriched Air Specialty- 2 high-powered Zodiacs accompany the S/Y Indo Siren
- Kayaks
Special features for Underwater Photographers & Videographers include:
- Each cabin is fitted with an individual computer and multiple power sources to facilitate the needs of digital photography. The computer features high end specifications and 20” high definition flatscreens, which are integrated with the yachts network server in the saloon.
- Workstations for the preparation and maintenance of cameras including prep and storage areas
- Large rinse tanks with fresh water solely for cameras and videos.
S/Y Indo Siren - Yacht Safety:
The S/Y Indo Siren has been designed and constructed based upon Lloyds Standards, the leading international body of maritime safety standards. The crew has been specially trained in all aspects of safety, emergency and evacuation procedures.
The S/Y Indo Siren is equipped with the latest safety features including Life Rafts, Life Jackets, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Alarms, Emergency Long Distance Radios, and Satellite Phones.
The Mermaid I
M/V Mermaid I is a 28 metre, twin-engined steel motor yacht. She comfortably holds 15 guests in 1 Master State Room (king bed), 1 Single and 4 Deluxe Cabins (double or twin beds) and 2 Budget Cabins (double/twin beds) below deck.
The master, single and deluxe cabins have ensuite bathrooms, refrigerator and panoramic sea view windows. The budget cabins are below decks with ensuite bathroom and refrigerator. All cabins have TV and DVD access, bathrobes and toiletries and loads of fluffy towels.
The large, purpose-built dive deck and wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders and fresh water showers are perfect for diving. 4 camera rinse tanks ensure your valuable equipment is well looked after.
Thai and western meals are served in the Sawasdee Restaurant, equipped with large windows to enjoy the views. After meals, you may relax in the saloon, equipped with 
TV/DVD and music center, and an extensive library and full range of marine life books.
There are two outside decks, one shaded with outside seating and one sundeck with sunshade and cushioned sun beds. NITROX is available on every cruise.
Boat Information
- Name : Mermaid I
- Destination : Indonesia
- Seasons : June to October
- Capacity : 15 guests (max no. guests)
About the cabins
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Cabin Facilities Rooms: 3 double beds 4 twin sharing, 1 single with private bathroom, Showers & toilets, Hot Water, TV, video and stereo.
- Ele ctricity : 220V
- Sockets:
Technical Data
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Length x Beam : 28 m / 94 feet,7 m / 21 feet.
- Engines : 2x 450 HP
- Max speed : 12 knots
- Cruising speed : 9.5 knots
- Navigation equipment : GPS and radar for safety and ease of navigation.
- Communications equipment : VHF and SSB radios, a satellite phone, plus mobile telephone communications equipment.
Fuel capacity : 18,000 Litres- Fresh water capacity : 20,000 Litres
Further Information
- Dive Entry : platform or dinghy
- Life jackets : yes
- Life rafts : Yes
- Boat Crew :
New:
1. Membrane System
Filling at 600 litres a minute equals fast turn arounds and unlimited nitrox available for all divers - no matter your destination or tank size - 12 litres or 15 litres - your choice!
2. More Camera Tables!
The membrane system means lots of extra deck space so more good news - 2 extra camera tables have been added and fresh water rinse containers... masses of room for all photographers on board. Plus added shelving for guest's to keep their small items close to hand on the deck...
3. Warm deck towels
Towels straight out of the dryer after each dive - just heaven!
4. Kayaks
For those who want to relax on the quiet waterways around Komodo and Burma, Mermaid now has some kayaks on board for those with a spirit of adventure.
5. How do you like your eggs?
Cooked to your specification in the saloon and served piping hot - as one would expect from any 5 star service!
The Mermaid II
M/V Mermaid II is a 33 metre, double engine steel motor yacht. One of the most comfortable diver boats in Thailand, she easily accommodates 18 guests in 8 deluxe cabins and 2 guests in a budget cabin below deck. All deluxe cabins are on the main deck with large panoramic sea view windows.
Each cabin has a double bed and single bunk (max pax 2 per cabin), air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms.
There is a wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders and fresh water showers. The dive deck is huge with plenty of room to gear up, individual boxes for your dive gear, camera table and loads of rinse tanks.
The dining room is located on the main deck where delicious buffet style Thai and western meals are served. The saloon is large and spacious with lounge suites and big windows, bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities, TV/DVD, music center, library and a full selection of marine life books.
There are two outside decks – the shade covered party deck has a combination of lounge chairs and cushioned sun chairs, The sundeck, located in front of the wheelhouse has full sun and cushioned sun chairs. EANX NITROX is available on every cruise.
Boat Information
- Name : Mermaid II
- Destination : Thailand
- Seasons : October to May
- Capacity : 16 Persons (max no. guests)
About the cabins
- Cabin Facilities Room : - 8 Deluxe Cabins with one double and one single bed, 1 Budget twin cabin below deck, Hot water, Showers & toilets, ensuite with the deluxe, TV, video and stereo...the luxury adventure of a lifetime
- Electricity :220V
- Sockets:
Technical Data
- Length x Beam : 33 m / 104 feet,7 m / 21 feet.
- Engines : 2 x 450 hp
- Max speed : 12 knots
- Cruising speed : 9.5 knots
- Navigation equipment : GPS / Radar / depth sounder
- Communications equipment : VHF radio / SSB radio / / mobile telephone
- Fuel capacity/range : 18000 l
- Fresh water capacity : 20000 l
Further Information
- Dive Entry : Dive platform or dinghy
- Life jackets : Yes
- Life rafts : 2 20-pax SOLAS
- Boat Crew : Captain, 2 cooks, 1 engineer, cruise director, hostess, 2 deckhands.
The Moana
Moana is a classic 30m Pinisi Schooner, able to carry up to 12 passengers for cruising or 10 for diving. All cabins have air-conditioning and en suite bathrooms. Although built in a traditional style, Moana is a modern vessel, built during 2003 and 2004 with all the comforts of a new boat.
There are 5 cabins on Moana, all below decks - two double bed, two 3 bed and one family room with a double bed and 2 bunks.
The upper deck has a huge amount of space. There is an air-conditioned indoor salon and a lot of deck area to relax. On deck you find a big spacious dining table with romantic indirect lightening.
Moana is built from teak and ironwood, which lends a warm and comfortable air to the boat.
With year-round four night trips, Moana is ideal for people looking for an affordable and shorter Komodo diving adventure. Trips encompass all the best dive sites of the area plus a walk with the famous Komodo dragons, while all the time you are looked after by the attentive and friendly crew.
Moana departs from Labuhanbajo on the western tip of Flores, just a short distance from the islands of Komodo & Rinca. Flores is reached by a domestic flight from Bali.
Divemasters speak English, German and Bahasa Indonesia.
Accommodation
Moana features two double bed cabins, three triple cabins and one family cabin suitable for 4 people in one double and 2 single bunks. For standard trips, only two guests share each cabin, but for charters Moana can take up to 14 guests if required.
All Moana's cabins are on the lower deck, are air conditioned, and 
comfortably furnished.
All the cabins have:
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Portholes
- Private bathroom with hot shower on request, towels, toiletries and hand basin
- Wardrobe and mirror
- Mains outlet 220 Volts, twin flat pin socket - 24 hours per day
- Bedding, life jackets
Summary
A traditional Pinisi Schooner made of Ironwood and Teakwood
2-mast sailing boat, gaff rig (pinisi system)
length over all: 30m
length over deck: 24m
beam: 6,5m
gross tonnage: 73, net tonnage: 58
sail area: 270 square metres
Cabins: All cabins with toilet/shower and air conditioning, Sprung beds
2 double cabins
2 triple cabins
1 family cabin for 4 people
max. 10 passengers
Crew: 10 - Captain, Mechanic, Cook, Deckhands, Waiter, Diveguide
No. of bathrooms / showers - 7 / 7 - hot water on request
Engine: 270 HP, Mitsubishi 8 Cylinder
Speed: average 8 knots
Equipment
GPS, Radio, Satphone, Fishfinder
3 Gensets: 27KW, 12KW, 5KW,
220V sockets in each cabin
2 Diving-Compressors Bauer Mariner
12l Alu Tanks,Weightbelts
BCD/Wetsuit on request
2 Zodiacs: 5,10m 2x40HP & 3,8m 25HP
2 inflatable live rafts: each 15 Persons
2 Penn fishing rods with all accessories
Good sound & light system for parties
TV, CD, DVD, Notebook, i-pod for music
Towels
Valuables can be stored in the ship's safe
Excellent food and snacks
Fresh water, on-deck shower (hot water only after nightdive)
Outdoor sleeping facilities
Snorkeling equipment
Multilingual Library
Complete first aid box
Cabin Plan
The Nusa Tara
Nusa Tara is a simple but clean and comfortable small boat with competent and friendly crew. Accommodation is in three air-conditioned twin cabins. Ideal for individuals or couples on a budget, and for small groups of friends.
Price for all routes is USD 220 per person per night, sharing. Single cabin supplement: USD105 per night. In addition there will be a Conservation fee payable on arrival.
Prices include: the boat and the diving, tanks, weights, weight belts, dive guide,and meals (from lunch on day 1 through breakfast before disembarkation), transfers from airport to the boat v.v., entrance fee.
Prices exclude: airfares, airport taxes, soft drinks/beer, conservation fee, dive gear / dive equipment not mentioned above.
Boat Information
- Name : Nusatara
- Destination : Indonesia
Seasons : Year round- Capacity : 6 divers max
About the cabins
- Cabin Facilities Room : 3 air-conditioned twin cabins,Shared showers & toilets
- Electricity : 220V
- Sockets:
Technical Data
- Length x Beam : 20.4m x 4.6m
- Engines : Yanmar 6 CHE 105 HP
- Max speed :
- Cruising speed :
- Navigation equipment : Echo Sounder
- Communications equipment : HF SSB Radio, VHF Radio
- Fuel capacity/range : 1.6 tons
- Fresh water capacity : 2 tons
Further Information
- Dive Entry : dive platform and dinghy
- Life jackets : Yes
- Life rafts : Yes
- Boat Crew : 3
The Ondina
SMY Ondina is a traditional "Pinisi" style sailing schooner that has been beautifully restored to a high level of comfort and is fully equipped for dive safaris in the Kommodo National Park and other parts of Eastern Indonesia.
Expertly managed by charismatic Spaniard, Enrique, the SMY ONDINA sails the inner seas of Indonesia in search of "adventure" diving - exploring remote reefs that have been rarely dived before, if ever.
Itineraries are planned to find the best diving conditions available in each area. Embarkation points include 
Bira or Kendari in Sulawesi, Maumere in Flores, Bima in Sumbawa or Sorong in West Papua, and the duration of the trips are designed to dovetailwith available flight connections. Cruises last from 8 to 14 days and will usually include opportunities to go ashore to discover some of the unique cultures and wildlife to be found in the Indonesian archipelago... including the extraordinary Komodo 
Dragon and Birds of Paradise.
The Ondina has gone all out to provide comfort for the select few that cruise with this fine traditional Pinisi Schooner. Her cabins are very well appointed, the dive deck is known as being one of the best, with special camera counters and staff that know how to take care of you and your gear. Nitrox and E6 processing available.
Full Boat Dive Charters
For groups, the Ondina can be chartered and itineraries can be personalised to suit your group needs, likings or skills. In this case, book early before she already has other commitments! Depending on where you wish to sail and 
dive, there may be a charge for relocation to/from her original port of embarkation.
Non-Diving Charters
We can also arrange non-diving Cruises. The are many wonderful routes to be enjoyed in Indonesia without diving: Paradise beaches, fishing villages, island hopping, National Parks, traditional rituals and millenary ceremonies will make the best frame for a well deserved exotic holidays.
Boat Information
Name : SMY Ondina- Destination : Indonesia
- Seasons : Year around
- Capacity : 16 maximum (max no. guests)
About the cabins
- Cabin Facilities Room : 8 double cabins with air conditioning and en suite bathrooms
Electricity : 220V- Sockets:
Technical Data
- Length x Beam : 32 x 8 metres
- Engines : 400Hp MAN Medium Duty
- Max speed :
- Cruising speed : 9 knots
- Navigation equipment : VHF Radio with Global Maritime Distress Signal System (GMDSS), SSB Radio, ICOM VHF hand sets
- Communications equipment : ERICSSON R190 Telephone: Access South East Asia Satellite and GSM
Fuel capacity/range : 12Tn- Fresh water capacity : 10Tn
Further Information
- Dive Entry : 3 dinghies: 2 semirigid and 1 rigid with 40 and 25 HP YAMAHA engines
- Life jackets : 2 Solas Life Rafts for 30 pax
- Life rafts : Yes
- Boat Crew : Captain, Cruise Director, Dive Master, 3 sailors, engineer + assistant, cook, 2 service staff and a masseuse
The Plataran Ambasi
The Plataran Ambasi is a comfortable, boutique boat for the more budget conscious. She features 3 double cabins and one twin cabin, all en suite and air-conditioned. Ideal for charter by a family or small group.
General Data
Type : Buginese schooner (phinisi)
Year : 1998
Wood : Ironwood and teakwood
Shipyard : Sungai Danau in South Kalimantan
Length : 21 m
Width : 6 m
Draft : 2.5 m
Engine : Yanmar 4 CH 83 PK
Speed : 6 knotts
Total Sailsurface : 70 M2
2 Generators : Mitsubishi 220 Volts 24 hours
Fresh water : 10 tons
Equipment
2 Bauer compressors, 18 tanks, 150 kg weight, 2 dinghy's + outboard engines, snorkeling- and fishing gear.
Navigation equipment
Radar, Compass, GPS, depth-sounder, SSB radio, VHF radio, Satelite telephone.
Lower deck
3 DBL + 1 TWN airconditioned cabins with each a toilet and shower (hot/cold).
Upper deck
A Lounge with dining corner, a covered- and a sun-deck.
Safety equipment
2 safeguard rafts
25 life jackets
2 life-rafts (6 pers. and 8 pers.)
4 lifebuoys
4 fire extinguishers
fire-hose on deck
distress signals
first aid equipment
oxygen
The Tambora
Tambora was built by traditional boat builders on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, in the centuries-old tradition of a wooden Phinisi. The design and materials used guarantee immense strength and resilience of all key structural elements, especially the keel, hull and decks. Slight adjustments have been made to the original design, which was geared rather for cargo ships ferrying goods and commodities across the Indonesian archipelago, as compared to a modern liveaboard carrying passengers. Among others, they include a double keel and relatively smaller beam, to minimize rolling of the vessel in heavy seas.
Tambora has been entirely constructed out of iron wood and chosen Javanese teak. While her hull has been painted white, the superstructure, decks and roofs have all been finished with a view towards preserving the natural beauty of the teak wood. All decks and the salon rooftop feature teak parquet flooring. This way, the rustic charm and warmth of a traditional wooden vessel has been preserved. All guest suites and rooms on board have been designed by a renowned Indonesian interior designer, and built-to-design by an experienced interior architect. 
Guest suites are well appointed and tastefully designed in a perfect blend of traditional Indonesian motifs and modern functionality.
The traditional Phinsi-style arrangement of the sails has been kept unchanged. Experiencing Tambora under sails, with a good wind blowing, is an amazing sight and a great way to travel through the Indonesian islands.
Great care has been taken to optimally combine the space and atmosphere on deck with the activities of liveaboard diving. Dinghies are equipped with customised racks to store diver’s gear in between dives; tanks do not need to be carried back and forth but can be re-filled directly on the dinghies. At night and during longer periods of sailing, all gear is stored away from the elements in the dive station. No dive gear is left sitting around on deck.
Spacious ...
Tambora has been sized and configured to comfortably accommodate a maximum of 16 divers:
- Eight spacious guest suites, each at least 15m2 in size, and with a large en-suite bathroom
- Choice of double and large twin beds (no bunk beds!)
All beds longitudinally aligned with the vessel, so our guests sleep in the direction of the vessel movement- Each guest suite comes with a writing desk. If you like, you can fill in your logbook or review the shots from the day’s diving in the privacy of your own suite
Ample storage space for clothes, bags, books, magazines, etc.- Large salon with separate dining and relaxing sections, offering enough space during mealtimes, as well as for chilling out over a chat and drinks with fellow divers, with a book in your hands, or working on your laptop
- Three separate lounge decks – bow, aft and salon rooftop – provide enough space and privacy, and can be fully shielded from the sun
Well appointed ...
Guest suites and the large salon make life on board as easy as possible:
Showers in all en-suite guest bathrooms come with individually adjustable hot and cold water- Separate shower and hand towels for each guest
- Each guest suite comes with a writing desk. So if you like, you can fill in your logbook or review the shots from the day’s diving in the privacy of your own suite
- All guest suites are equipped with individually controllable air conditioning
- Individual reading lights above each bed
- Plenty of power outlets (European 220V type) in your suite and throughout the vessel
- 2-4 portholes per guest suite for natural light, as well as a fresh sea breeze when opened!
The large salon is well ventilated at most times, but also has its own air conditioning for those rainy days- Large flat screen TV/DVD with home cinema surround sound in the salon
- Satellite-based communication for phone calls, your personal email and internet access
Quiet ...
Noise – as such, or as a consequence of excessive vibration – can seriously spoil life on board. Noise has also been proved to contribute to fatigue and seasickness. Tambora has been designed and built to keep excessive noise under control:
- Throughout the entire vessel, separating walls have been soundproofed with noise absorbing materials. This helps mitigate noise, as well as guarantee the privacy of our guest suites
Engine room bulkheads are extra thick to absorb engine noise- Similarly, all ceilings and decks have been soundproofed to mitigate step noise
- Tambora’s power train employs a flexible coupling to reduce vibration and thus structure-borne noise
- Her five-blade propeller is made of a special, very stiff alloy, minimizing internal vibration of the blades which are a key source of structural noise
- All engines under deck sit on flexible, shock-absorbing mountings
- Our “silent” water-cooled air conditioning system does not need noisy radiator fans
Cool ...
Among the natural luxuries of travelling at sea is enjoying the breezes when sitting out on deck. Conversely, inside a vessel, and especially under deck, temperatures can be too hot for comfort. Wherever possible, Tambora has been designed to mitigate this:
All ceilings and decks have been thermally insulated, to prevent the rooms underneath from heating up under the intense tropical sun- Tambora’s hull is painted white to reflect sunlight. As trivial as it sounds, this makes a huge difference to temperatures inside!
- All guest suites as well as the large salon feature individually controllable air conditioning
Savory ...
- Tamboda's Chef serves a menu of tasty Indonesian, European and Japanese specialties, freshly prepared in the boat's well-equipped kitchen. Five meals a day mean there is a tasty bite awaiting you when you surface.
Snack prior to the first dive of the day: coffee, tea, fruit juice, milk, toast, selection of biscuits- Breakfast after the first dive: choice of omelet, scrambled eggs, bacon and eggs, pancakes; also toast, marmalades, and fruits, served with coffee, tea, fruit juices, milk and soft drinks
- Lunch: served, soup and main course, kept rather light!
- Afternoon snack after the third dive of the day: variation of cakes, fruits, and Indonesian specialties, with coffee and tea
Dinner: buffet-style, with a different theme every evening- Drinks are on a help-yourself basis available in the salon: drinking water, a broad selection of local coffees, tea, milk, a range of soft drinks soft drinks and beer are all included in the cruise fare
- Wine and liquor are charged on a separate basis
Lowest Possible Carbon Emissions
For the time being, there is no way to operate a ship like Tambora without burning fossil fuels – by the ships’ main engine, to thrust the ship forward when there is not enough wind, and by its auxiliary engines to generate the electric power required to illuminate rooms and cabins, keep food fresh, prepare meals, fill dive tanks, and many others. While the usage of diesel cannot (yet) be avoided, Tambora's crew go to length to keep it as low as possible. This means lower carbon emissions into the atmosphere. It also means no need for fuel surcharges.
Tambora’s propulsion system has been engineered for maximum fuel efficiency. At the heart is a new, genuine marine engine, which is significantly lower on fuel consumption. The five-blade propeller has been custom-designed and fabricated from a special, stiffer alloy, minimising power losses due to both internal vibration and unnecessary slip.
The electrical system, too, has been designed end-to-end with a view towards maximum fuel efficiency, including:
- A range of genuine marine and industrial power generators with different output, allowing us to always choose the most suitably sized engine under different load conditions
- Capacitor banks to smooth power needs and curb peaks
- Over-sized marine cabling throughout the entire vessel, resulting in lower distribution losses
- The exclusive usage of power saving lighting throughout the entire vessel; searching for a conventional light bulb is a futile exercise on Tambora!
- The thermal insulation of all decks and ceilings, and the usage of a white, reflecting paint on the outer hull above the waterline, avoids the vessel’s interior from heating up too much under direct sunlight, so that air conditioners do not need to run so hard to keep temperatures comfortable
The Tarata
Boat Information
- Name : Tarata
- Destination : Indonesia
- Seasons : Year roundCapacity : 12 non_drivers/12 divers. (max no. guests)
About the cabins
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Cabin Facilities Room : 2 double beds, 2 twin sharing,Ensuite +1 - showers & toilets
- Electricity :220V
- Sockets:
Technical Data
- Length x Beam : Loa 24m, beam 5m
Engines : Yanmar 4 KD, 110 HP- Max speed :
- Cruising speed :
- Navigation equipment : GPS, Radar, Depth Sounder
- Communications equipment : HF SSB Radio, Marine Satellite Telephone
- Fuel capacity/range : 4 tons
- Fresh water capacity : 8 tons
Further Information
- Dive Entry :
- Life jackets : Yes
- Life rafts : Yes
- Boat Crew :
Comfortable and clean pretty vessel with competent and friendly crew.
The WAOW
MSV WAOW, one of the grandest of Indonesia's many sailing liveaboards, is a traditional 60m (198ft), triple masted sailing vessel, constructed entirely from Indonesian ironwood using traditional methods. She has been rigged as a classic “Pinisi Schooner” with three 40m (132ft) steel masts carrying 920sqm (9,900 sqft) of sail and, with twin 550 HP marine diesel engines in addition, is perfectly designed to sail, motor-sail or 
cruise comfortably around the Indonesian archipelago in all weather conditions.
The WAOW (Water Adventure Ocean Wide) has 9 cabins available accommodating up to 18 passengers sharing between 2 people. A daybed in each cabin (90X200cm) can also be used for a third person per cabin, or for twin share purposes. With this charter configuration, WAOW can have a capacity of up to 24 passengers for private charters.
Each cabin is luxurious, spacious and provides all of the amenities expected of a vessel of this standing. Each has private bathroom with separate 
shower and WC, air conditioning, desk, entertainment system and LED lighting.
Deluxe Cabins
Six “Deluxe” cabins, each of approx. 24sqm, are located below the main deck. This is a size well above what you will find on most charter vessels, especially sailing vessels. In 4 of the 6 
Deluxe cabins the double bed can be converted into 2 separated single beds.
Superior Cabins
The two “Superior” cabins are approx. 21sqm in size plus each features an aft deck lounging area, located on the rear of the main deck.
Master Cabin
The “Master” cabin, of approx. 45sqm, also has its own spacious, private sundeck, located at the rear of the upper deck. A totally luxurious cabin providing you the feeling of being “The Master and Commander”.
Food & Drink
The spacious and well appointed lounge & dining salon are located 
midship on the main deck with full service bar and restaurant. The cuisine available will permit guests to sample local specialities, sometimes spicy, but able to be adapted to the occidental palate. European meals are also available. For luxury private charters it will also be possible to have a French chef aboard, if required.
The galley is also happy to cater to vegetarians and those with special dietary requirements by request. Non alcoholic drinks and Fruit-Shakes are included in the price while beer, wines and spirits will be available on a bar tab basis.
Diving with WAOW
WAOW was designed with the diver in mind to provide the ultimate scuba diving experience. She is therefore equipped to a high standard drawing on the team’s more than 30 years experience in the industry. From the equipment used to the itineraries offered, the WAOW philosophy is based on the following criteria and goals:
Ability to explore destinations as mythic as they are far removed- Range capacity for extended expeditions throughout the entire Indonesian Archipelago
- Providing experienced, passionate and personable cruise directors and dive guides
Maintaining modern well maintained facilities for hassle free diving- Providing the feeling of total exclusivity for the guests on board
- Multiple dive speed boats from the main ship allowing for small dive groups
- State of the art, yet non intrusive, safety systems required for remote diving operations
Facilities & services aboard the WAOW
- Restaurant and Bar area. Seating for 26 people
- Lounge area with TV projection and music facilities
- Dedicated camera room with charging stations 220V/110V plus computer system
- 40sqm dedicated dive area shaded in the bow of the vessel
- Sun deck on the foredeck of 40sqm
- 120sqm Shaded main deck area of with tables, deck furniture and showers
- 50sqm Upper sun deck in front of the wheelhouse
25sqm Shaded rear deck area- Air conditioning throughout the vessel including cabins and restaurant/lounge areas
- In room entertainment systems including TV screen and onboard movie system
- Wi-Fi Internet access with download data allowance in each cabin
Massage service- Full catering service including 3 main meals per day plus snacks after dives
- Full service bar including non alcoholic beverages, wine, beer and spirits
- Full service dive operation including courses and equipment rental
- Canoes
- Land excursions
Additional features include state of the art dive facilities, multimedia equipment, satellite communications featuring Wi-Fi internet and phone, spacious dining and lounge areas, sun decks, a dedicated photographic room, three comfortable dive tenders and a full service bar and restaurant.
MSV WAOW sets a high standard in luxury live-aboard dive cruising.
