Damai I Liveaboard

Duration

7-11 Nights

Location/Type

Indonesia/Liveaboard

Cabins

7 Cabins

Departure

Sorong

ABOUT THE LIVEABOARD

The M/V Damai I is a part of the Damai fleet. The 40m luxury DAMAI I Indonesia liveaboard has been designed to offer superior diving in the Indonesian archipelago while providing exceptional personal service. Guests enjoy all-inclusive service onboard, including spa therapy with Damai I’s Signature Service. Six luxurious and spacious cabins, exquisite cuisine, and attentive staff create the ultimate diving holiday. Damai I’s staterooms have queen or king-sized beds, full bathrooms and showers, and 110v and 220v charging stations. The onboard menu offers gourmet Western cuisine, and vegetarian and special dietary requirements will be accommodated.

The Damai I staff are highly trained and dedicated to making your diving holiday the trip of a lifetime. Diving aboard the Damai I offers a divemaster-to-diver ratio of 4 to 1, ensuring the best service underwater and onboard. MV Damai I has a large dive station with individual rinse tanks, a camera room with camera workstations, and three large leisure decks for relaxing after your dive. Damai I is positioned around the Indonesian archipelago for year-round scuba diving following the trade winds. Dedicated to guest satisfaction, Damai I offers itineraries to Alor, Bali, Banda Sea, Cendrawasih, Gorontalo, Halmahera, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Triton Bay, and the Forgotten Islands.

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Itinerary

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7 Nights

Day 1: Arrive in Kupang

Guests will arrive in Kupang and have time to get comfortable on the boat. There is a large crossing towards the Alor region, and we will depart once we have settled on the boat.
No. of Dives: 0.

Day 2: Karang Beatrice

The first day of exploration around this extended submerged reef that comes 5 meters deep on its shallowest point. We were there back in 2010 and were surprised by the number of sea snakes around the reef, and the place is calling for further exploration.
No. of Dives: 4.

Day 3 and 4: Rote

2022 was the first time we conducted a few dives along the south of Rote, and we spotted a manta and a whale shark. Not bad for the first time. e will invest more time and, apart from looking for potential endemic fish species, we will find out further potential diving spots for Manta.
No. of Dives: 4/day.

Day 5: Sawu

We will move further west to Sawu, for another day of pure exploration. Expecting the unexpected would be a good way to approach the day. we look forward to being greeted with healthy coral reefs, good life variety, and an exciting exploration experience.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 6: Pulau Dana and Raijua

West of Sawu and surrounded by deep oceans, we hope to find bigger life around the reefs of these two small islands.
No. of Dives:4

Day 7: Semau Island

The last dives are conducted close to Kupang, around the large island of Semau. Pure exploration with a focus on the possibility of spotting a good amount of critters.
No. of Dives: 2

Day 8: Departure

Guests will be escorted to the airport in Kupang and assisted with check-in procedures, no doubt full of talk about the wonders of the most popular dive destination in the world.
(*) the itinerary description provided by the boat operator.
The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

11 Nights

Day 1

Arrive into Kupang

Guests will arrive in Kupang and have time to get comfortable on the boat. There is a large crossing towards the Alor region, and we will depart once we have settled on the boat.
No. of Dives: 0

Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors.

Day 2

Pantar Straits (East)

Beautiful rocky formation, and abundant life around the patches between the walls. We do see timid Mola Molas on the surface and and schooling dolphins hang in the near open waters.
On the south-east of Pantar, Beangabang Bay has one of the top night dives in the country: the chance to hunt for octopus, ghost pipefish, unusual shrimp, Bobbitt worms colourful nudibranchs and lots of juvenile fish.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 3

Rusa

This is a collection of 3 small islands in the middle of the cold water currents that flow between the islands of Kawula and Pantar. Spectacular rock formation, totally covered with corals, hard and soft, crinoids, anemones. Almost impossible to find any space. In the shallow clouds of red anthias, deeper large snappers, sweetlips, giant groupers, passing sharks. As pure as it gets.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 4

Tanjung Bacatan & Komba

In the north of Kawula island, tanjung Bacatan is a classic. Deep slope that gentle gives way a wall, passing Tunas, Wahoo and other pelagic are expected to be spotted. After two dives we sail towards the volcano if Komba, active until very recently and always a beautiful sight. We will look for whales on our way.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 5

Batu Boga

A big surprise for this last day of diving. Great corals, great sea fans, lots of schooling grunts and snappers, turtles, and quite av few black tip. Without a doubt, a world class diving site.
Long crossing to Komodo
No. of Dives: 2

Day 6

Sebolan Kecil & North Komodo

After a long crossing along the north shore of the island of Flores, we will arrive to the boundaries of the Komodo national park: Easy nice slopes, healthy corals and the possibility of encounter with eagle rays that tent to hover close to the reef. After two dives, it is time to get ready for the National park and we will move towards the Northern area of Komodo for some adrenaline dives along Lawa Laut and “The Passage”.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 7

Gili Lawa Laut

For some of the best schooling fish action in Komodo we will head to the north of the park and dive on two seamounts called Crystal Rock and Castle Rock. Keep you eyes open for cruising sharks amongst the clouds of schooling fish.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 8

Central Komodo & Wainilu

Into the middle of the channel to dive the Signature site of Batu Bolong; the ‘Rock with the Hole’. This is a beautiful reef dive with plenty of fish, turtles and passing pelagics. For a macro dive head to the small island of Wainilu on the north coast of Rinca. Diving along the sand slope in front of the beach should prove an excellent opportunity for critter hunting and some unusual nudibranchs.
This is the gateway to enjoy an afternoon walk in the park to view the prehistoric Komodo dragon. You may also see monkeys, water buffalo and wild boar or just enjoy the panoramic views over the park.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 9

Langkoi & Padar

On the southern tip of the island of Komodo the Signature site of Manta Alley has some of the best schooling fish in the south. Although the water may be chilly the potential for manta action is closely followed by sharks, napolean wrasse, humphead parrotfish, sweetlips and turtles.
The island of Padar has the dive site of Pillarsteen with its dramatic seascapes of caves and swim throughs along the vertical wall. The pinnacles at the 3 Sisters rise beautifully from the white sand bottom and are covered in colourful reef fish and the elusive frogfish.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 10

Horseshoe Bay

Horseshoe Bay has a variety of Signature sites; the world famous pinnacle of Cannibal Rock has excellent schooling fish action but certainly plenty of macro to discover; The black sand slope of Torpedo Alley has some interesting macro opportunities especially for the night dive; and Yellow Wall is a vertical wall covered in yellow softcorals and yellow crinoids.
Even the anchorage is exciting with Komodo dragons prowling up and down the beach; wild boars feeding from the shoreline; flying Brahminy Kites and White Bellied Sea Eagles; deer swimming in the sea; monkeys climbing the trees.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 11

Tatawa and Central Komodo

Into the current rich channel there are string of small islands including Tetawa Besar. This is an area of beautiful reef with plenty of action including passing mantas and schooling fish.
Karang Makassar is an excellent drift dive with manta cleaning action, turtles and sharks.
No. of Dives: 2

Day 12

Departure

Guests will be escorted to the airport in Labuan Bajo and assisted with check in procedures, no doubt full of talk about the wonders of the most popular dive destination in the world.
Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

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Cabins

At 22 sq meters / 237 sq feet, this room can be configured with a double bed (180cm x 200cm / 5.9 feet x 6.56 feet) or two single beds (90cm x 200cm / 2.95 feet x 6.56 feet). It has a desk and a wardrobe, three reading lights and a bedside table. The room is fully air-conditioned and has en-suite facilities, where the shower has a dividing glass door.

At 16 sq meters / 172 sq feet, this room is configured with a double bed (160cm x 200cm / 5.25 feet x 6.56 feet), a desk and a wardrobe. There are two reading lights and a bedside table. The room is fully air-conditioned and has en-suite facilities, where the shower place has a dividing glass door.

At 22 sq meters / 237 sq feet this room can be configured with a double bed (180cm x 200cm / 5.9 feet x 6.56 feet) or two single beds (90cm x 200cm / 2.95 feet x 6.56 feet). It has a desk, a wardrobe, three reading lights, and a bedside table. The room is fully air-conditioned and has en-suite facilities, where the shower has a dividing glass door.

At 18 sq meters / 194 sq feet, this room is configured with a double bed (160cm x 200cm / 5.25 feet x 6.56 feet), a desk and a wardrobe. There are two reading lights and a bedside table. The room is fully air-conditioned and has en-suite facilities, where the shower place has a dividing glass door.

At a massive 40 sq meters / 430 sq feet this room can have a king-sized bed (240cm x 200cm / 7.87 feet x 6.56 feet) or two large single beds (120cm x 200cm / 3.94 feet x 6.56 feet). There are 2 writing desks, 2 wardrobes, 2 bedside tables, and four reading lights. This room is fully air-conditioned, has panoramic ocean views and en-suite facilities where there’s a separate shower and toilet.

This master cabin is 35 sq. meters / 377 sq feet in floor area. It has a king-sized bed (240cm x 200cm / 7.87 feet x 6.56 feet) or two large single beds (120cm x 200cm / 3.94 feet x 6.56 feet), 2 desks, 2 bedside tables and reading lights. It also has direct access to a private balcony that is about 15 sq meters / 161 sq feet in size. Inside the cabins, the en-suite shower and toilet facilities are divided into two compartments. The room is fully air-conditioned.

This cabin of 15 sq meters / 161 sq feet size, can be configured with a king double (220cm x 200cm / 7.2 feet x 6.56 feet) or twin beds (110cm x 200cm / 3.6 feet x 6.56 feet each). In the cabin, there are a desk, in-room sink unit, and en-suite combined toilet and shower facilities. It’s fully air-conditioned and is located on the upper deck with direct access to the sun decks.

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