Alor, Forgotten Islands, Komodo, Maluku, and Raja Ampat
Discover the most sought-after scuba diving regions of Indonesia with the Arenui Liveaboard.
Master Suite: Ideal for couples looking for something extra special, with stunning sea-view. 20 sq meters, king-size bed, sofa/relax area, en-suite bathroom, 7 large windows, private balcony with seating, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box. LOCATION: Upper Deck.
Master Suite: Ideal for couples looking for something extra special, with stunning sea-view. 20 sq meters, king-size bed, sofa/relax area, en-suite bathroom, 7 large windows, private balcony with seating, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box. LOCATION: Upper Deck.
Deluxe Cabin: Ideal for individuals. 19 sq meters, 2 single beds, spacious desk (popular with photographers), en-suite bathroom, 2 large windows, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box. LOCATION: Upper Deck.
Deluxe Cabin: Ideal for individuals. 19 sq meters, 2 single beds, spacious desk (popular with photographers), en-suite bathroom, 2 large windows, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box. LOCATION: Upper Deck.
Deluxe Cabin: Suitable for couples, individuals or a family (single bed available). 20 sq meters, king-size bed, 1 single bed, en-suite bathroom, 3 large portholes, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box. LOCATION: Lower Deck.
Deluxe Cabin: Suitable for couples, individuals or a family (single bed available). 20 sq meters, queen-size bed, 1 single bed, en-suite bathroom, 3 large portholes, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box. LOCATION: Lower Deck.
Deluxe Cabin: Suitable for couples or a family (sofa can be converted into an extra bed for a child). 20 sq meters, king-size bed, sofa/relax area, en-suite bathroom, 3 large portholes, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box. LOCATION: Lower Deck.
Deluxe Cabin: Suitable for couples or a family (sofa can be converted into an extra bed for a child). 21 sq meters, king-size bed, sofa/relax area, en-suite bathroom, 3 large portholes, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box. LOCATION: Lower Deck.
The Arenui prides herself to be "The Boutique Liveaboard", and for good reasons. They aim to provide the best there is in terms of diving and leisure activities, without sacrificing any of the comforts and luxury you would expect to get from a 5-star hotel on land. The Arenui is easily one of the most luxurious and the best liveaboards in Indonesia, and some would say, in the world!
In Komodo (now one of the new 7 wonders of nature), expect exhilarating drift diving, pelagics as well as critters, hot and warm water, and even dive in the shadow of an underwater volcano.
Alor (best-kept secret in diving), offers unexplored coral gardens and untouched reefs, rhinopias, anemones, and many unusual critters, plus an active volcano which erupts every 30 mins.
In Maluku, explore a reef teeming with hundreds of sea-snakes and look out for incredibly rare critters (if lucky, the psychedelic frogfish) and dive one of deepest seas in the world (Banda).
Raja Ampat is the epicenter for biodiversity, at the center of the Coral Triangle, home to the most colorful, pristine, and photogenic soft coral reefs, as well as walking sharks, mantas, and pygmies.
[See: Komodo Dive Travel Guide, Ambon and Banda Sea, Alor Dive Travel Guide & Raja Ampat Travel Guide]
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The Arenui has been designed to host a maximum of 16 passengers in 8 exceptionally spacious cabins (starting from 19 square meters). All cabins have been luxuriously furnished in a sophisticated and tasteful manner.
The cabins' individual themes and styles were inspired by handicrafts from each of the Indonesian provinces. Each cabin has a private en-suite bathroom and individual air conditioning. A king-size bed or roomy singles and a distinct lounge area guarantee maximum comfort and ensure that our guests never feel crowded.
From May to October, Arenui cruises the Komodo National Park area, taking in dive sites and landscapes from Bali right across to Flores and Alor, which can be dived all year round.
Then in November, they move towards Ambon in Maluku and the Spice Islands in the Banda Sea, working our way to the Raja Ampat area of Western Papua (the world's "epicenter of marine biodiversity").
Their cruises continue in Raja Ampat from December until April, before traveling back towards Alor and Komodo National Park (one of the 'New 7 Wonders of Nature').
Offering perhaps the most diverse range of dive sites, Komodo cruises have everything from macro subjects to pelagics, from drift dives over stunning reefs to night dives on black sandy slopes. In the Komodo National Park, now one of the new 7 wonders of nature, we dive over hot springs at an underwater volcano and meet the last living dinosaur. We explore a popular site called Castle Rock, a nice opportunity to try out a 'reef-hook' dive as you secure yourself to the rock and float in the current, watching the schooling fish and predator/prey action!
As well as being one of the best-kept secrets for diving in paradise, including rare finds like the beautiful rhinopias but also plenty of pelagic action, this area boasts stunning topside scenery and impressive volcanoes. We also visit the famous Pura Island villagers, who splash out of their wooden dugout canoes and dive underwater with home-made goggles fashioned from wood and glass bottles.
Unlike other areas, with high populations and subsequent pressure from fishing, the Bandas' relatively small human population has been a blessing for divers - offering a vibrant, healthy reef system with fish life in incredible numbers along with huge gorgonians and sponges and some truly monumental hard corals. Expect plenty of pelagics, widespread muck diving and unexplored coral gardens, as well as a rich colonial heritage on land. Dive Nusa Laut, which showcases the positive effects of a village taking care of its habitat, where the reef remains as unspoiled as it was hundreds of years ago and a favorite of many dive enthusiasts.
The Laha sites are a hidden treasure of amazing critters, including the recently discovered species of frogfish (the psychedelic frogfish) but also mimic octopus, zebra crabs and dozens of different nudibranchs. A very popular photo subject is the eponymous Ambon Scorpionfish in differing hues of red, pink, green, yellow and orange - but keep an eye out for many other members of the scorpionfish family too, including the spiny devilfish, stonefish, zebra lionfish, ragged-finned lionfish and leafy scorpionfish - all venomous but gorgeous!
Famed as the world's epicenter of marine biodiversity, this area offers vibrant underwater colors but also majestic landscapes, so a perfect destination for keen photographers. The waters of the region's 1,500 virtually untouched islands, boast over 1,300 reef fish (25 endemic species), 600 hard corals and 75 % of all known coral species, plus 13 marine mammals and 5 species of endangered sea turtles. Wobbegong sharks hide under colorful coral shelves and the elusive Epaulette "walking" shark comes out at night. Jump in at Neptune Fan Sea for a great drift dive, rushing along a gulley past giant colorful gorgonian sea fans. Manta Sandy is well-known as one of the most consistent spots for finding congregating mantas.
Here's a sample Arenui day for a keen diver who also wants a relaxing holiday:
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