Dewi Nusantara

Duration

11 Nights

Location/Type

Indonesia/Liveaboard

Cabins

9 Cabins

Departure

Sorong

ABOUT THE LIVEABOARD

Introducing Dewi Nusantara, the luxurious liveaboard experience through the Indonesian archipelago. This 57mt/180ft three-masted wooden schooner takes 18 passengers in spacious, air-conditioned staterooms, all adaptable for either twin or double occupancy. The panoramic views from the 46-square meter Master Suite are simply breathtaking, and each cabin comes complete with an en-suite bathroom, desk and chair, and plenty of storage space for your belongings.

When not relaxing in their cabins, guests can take advantage of the huge sundeck in front of the wheelhouse with its comfortable lounging furniture or head to the bow sundeck where you can curl up in one of two hammocks. The ship has a large dive deck and outdoor dining area, as well as a lounge and indoor dining area. The Dewi Nusantara also has two 7-metre fibreglass tenders to carry divers to the best dive sites in Indonesia.

Cabin Price Starts at

$ 531

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Itinerary

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11 Nights

DAY 1: SORONG HARBOUR

Guests will arrive at Sorong airport and be met by our arrivals team and taken by car to Sorong Harbour and then by tender to the ship. Guests will enjoy a cold towel and a refreshing welcome drink before being shown to allocated cabins. After that, the dive team will help guests unpack and store their dive equipment, assemble tanks, and deal with any requests or queries. After this, it’s time to relax before a safety briefing around 6 pm. At 7 pm guests will sit down to a traditional Indonesian “welcome” meal and enjoy refreshments. The boat will normally be underway to the next destination by 5 pm.

Please note: We highly recommend arriving in the town of embarkation one day before the starting date of the cruise, and staying one night in a hotel. This precaution will provide flexibility in case of unexpected flight delays or cancellations, allowing for any potential flight changes.

DAYS 2-10: DIVING RAJA AMPAT

For those who wake up hungry, enjoy a “light” breakfast in the saloon where coffee, tea, bread for toast, croissants, fruit, yogurt, and cereal will be left out so that you may help yourselves. Guests will meet on the front deck for a dive briefing between 7-7.15 am then away on the tenders at one of the four fabulous dive locations for the day: After the first dive of the day, it’s back for breakfast which is made to order- (anything from mouth-watering pancakes to eggs benedict, omelets, bacon, or Indonesian style mee goreng) then relaxation until the next dive between 10-10.45 pm. Lunch at midday is a buffet-style spread of Western and local delights. Guests then can relax until the third dive around 2 pm (after which a snack will be available) and finally the night dive at 6.30 pm. After every dive, there are hot towels and a complimentary neck and shoulder massage for those who require/need it! Dinner (which is a western-style 3-course service) is normally served at 8 pm.
Raja Ampat casts a spell on all those who visit. Indonesia’s Papuan “Bird’s Head Seascape” is the most bio-diverse marine region on earth. We think you will be enthralled by the stunning panoramas both above and below water. Raja Ampat boasts a breathtaking array of macro life, including many unusual nudibranch species, at least five species of pygmy seahorse, pipefishes, several frogfish species, tiny blue-ringed octopuses, incredible mollusks, many shrimp including the famed mantis shrimp, colorful wrasses, blennies, and other small fish. Additionally, the megafauna is breathtaking: orcas, sperm whales, Bryde’s whales, and others are frequent visitors as well as 5 sea turtle species, and many beautiful sharks and rays, including, of course, the whale shark.

DAY 11: DAMPIER STRAIT

2 dives in the morning to take into account flying times the next day: Sawandarek and Mioskon- divers could expect to see Wobbegong sharks, pygmy seahorses, schooling barracudas, napoleon wrasse, giant sweetlips. After the second morning dive, the dive team will thoroughly wash all equipment in fresh water and put it out to dry on deck. In the late afternoon, guests are welcome to start packing up their kits ready for the next day’s departure. The boat will then slowly cruise back to the harbor. Guests will be notified at what time they will be leaving the boat ready to get their flights the next morning.

DAY 12: SORONG HARBOUR

Guests depart in the morning – guests will be transferred to the airport by t tender and then cars and assisted at check-in by the Dewi team.
Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat, divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans, to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species, and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and epaulette sharks inhabit these waters too.

(*) the itinerary description provided by the boat operator.

Please note: 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.

Two-way ground transfers on embarkation and disembarkation dates (hotel or airport - Dewi Nusantara - hotel or airport).
Departure from the port is scheduled for 12:00 noon; check-in/embarkation is at 11:30 am.
Check-out/disembarkation - 9:00 am or earlier on the last day of the cruise.
Accommodation in twin or double cabin (maximum occupancy - 2 pax). All Deluxe Staterooms can be configured as a twin (two beds) or double (king-size bed). An additional charge applies for accommodation in a Single cabin.
The Master Suite has a king-size bed and cannot be changed.
Ensuite bathroom with hot-water shower (+bathtub in the Master Suite).
Hairdryer, toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash).
Bathroom and deck towels.
Mid-cruise bed linen and towel change.
2 Kayaks and 2 pedal boards for guest use during the cruise (weather permitting)
Camera room with multiple charging stations. DVD player and TV for photo/video playback.
Meals: grazing breakfast, full breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, elegant dinner with waiter service.
Beverage: water, soft drinks, tea & coffee (including from our espresso machine), local beer, a glass of red or white wine for dinner.
Wi-Fi for messaging, works for WhatsApp, emails etc., but won’t work for large photo/video uploads. Available only in areas with mobile phone coverage.
Professional dive guide.
Two powerful fiberglass tenders, specially designed for comfort and safety of divers.
12 lt. air aluminum tanks (for both DIN and YOKE regulators).
Weights, weight belt.
Up to 4 dives per day, including night dives.
Up to 2 shallow dives on the day before disembarkation, depending on the departure flight time.

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Domestic and international flight tickets.
Visa for Indonesia.
Hotel before/after the cruise.
Diving insurance (mandatory for each diver).
Travel and “Cancel for any reason insurance” (highly recommended).
Fuel surcharge (mandatory for all cruises, reviewed 4 months before departure, to be paid prior to cruise).
Long-distance sailing fee (mandatory for selected cruises, to be paid prior to cruise).
Park and port fee (mandatory for all cruises, to be paid prior to cruise).
Private guide (optional, to be booked/paid prior to cruise).
Equipment rental (optional, to be booked/paid prior to cruise).
Nitrox tanks (optional, to be booked/paid prior to cruise).
Nitrox course (optional, to be booked/paid prior to cruise).
Massage on most trips (additional charge, to be paid on board)
Boatique items (souvenirs and/or alcoholic beverages, to be paid on board).
Crew gratuities/tips. Entirely up to guests, typically 10% of the cruise fare.
Payments onboard to be settled upon check-out, before disembarkation, in AUD, USD, EUR, UK Pounds, IDR (Indonesian Rupiah), Visa or MasterCard (American Express and personal/traveler’s checks are not excepted).

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Cabins

All Deluxe Staterooms can be configured as double or twin beds. Equipped with private bathroom shower/toilet, individually controlled air conditioning, hair dryer, bathroom, and sundeck towels. If you have a preference for bedding configuration please let us know during the booking process and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Located on the lower deck of the vessel, these versatile cabins offer flexible accommodation for two guests in either two single beds or one large double bed.

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