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Komodo, Alor, Banda Sea, Seram Sea, West Papua, Moluccas & Sulawes

The strikingly elegant Mutiara Laut is a unique 46m long and 9m wide liveaboard with a design based on a traditional British schooner combined with elements of the Indonesian phinisi.

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The strikingly elegant Mutiara Laut is a unique 46m long and 9m wide liveaboard with a design based on a traditional British schooner combined with elements of the Indonesian phinisi. With over 850m2 of sail, she boasts real sailing capabilities while coming equipped with modern engines and generators and all the latest in safety equipment and instrumentation. Built for comfort, she offers year-round diving and leisure trips in far-flung areas of the Indonesian archipelago that are slowly becoming known for some of the best diving in the world.

Dive Overview

Expect manta rays, different species of whales, reef sharks, giant ocean sunfish, and impressive pelagic fish in Komodo National Park and Alor. Experience the rich and varied marine life in Sulawesi. Encounter schools of tunas and jacks, barracudas, Spanish mackerels, and different shark species in Banda Sea. The diversity of species and dive sites in Seram Sea. Amazing diverse hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop-offs, muck, caves, black sand, white sand, new lava flow, and a lot of fish, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world, in West Papua. And find vertical walls, reef flats, slopes, ridges, sea mounds, mucky mangroves, lagoons and pinnacles, soft coral, and many kinds of fish in the Moluccas.

[See: Raja Ampat Travel Guide, Komodo Dive Travel Guide, Lembeh Dive Travel Guide & Ambon & Alor Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

The six Deluxe Cabins are located below the main deck, each measuring 18m² and featuring two portholes. Four of these cabins include a convertible day bed, allowing for twin-share occupancy or accommodating a third guest. The Master Cabin, situated at the rear of the main deck, offers 26m² of space, a private lounge, and a sundeck, creating an exclusive retreat for guests. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and include a private bathroom with a separate shower and WC, storage space, LED lighting, and a flat-screen entertainment system.

Food & Drinks

Western & Asian Food, local food, fine cuisine, beer, selection of wines & spirits are available

Dive Information

Komodo Dive Overview

Diving is very varied from muck diving to whirlpools, critters to pelagic and schooling fish, crystal clear warm water to cooler, murkier rich in plankton soup. Currents can be strong. Dive guides generally check currents before entering the water. A reef hook can be helpful while watching fish life in the current. Expect black sand diving, colorful muck dive, dolphin & manta dive, challenging current dives, all in one location, colorful reef, sea apple, Komodo dragon trek, savannah scenery.

[Read More: Komodo Dive Travel Guide]

Itinerary 1: Dragons & Gods, 11 Days/10 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Benoa - Bali or Labuan Bajo - Flores
  • End: Labuan Bajo - Flores or Benoa - Bali

Itinerary 2: West Meets East, 12 Days/11 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Benoa - Bali or Maumere - Flores
  • End: Maumere - Flores or Benoa - Bali

Itinerary 3: Komodo & Flores, 11 Days/10 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Maumere or Labuan Bajo
  • End: Labuan Bajo or Maumere - Flores

Itinerary 4: Total Komodo, 9 Days/8 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Bima - Sumbawa or Labuan Bajo - Flores
  • End:Labuan Bajo - Flores or Bima - Sumbawa

Alor Dive Overview

Dive sites are very varied from clear water critter dives to drift and adrenalin dives with action. Currents can be strong especially between channels. Expect critters, unspoiled dive sites, drifts along the walls, clear and warm water, volcano sightseeing, unexpected encounters, and local products.

[Read More: Alor Dive Travel Guide]

Itinerary : Gems Of Alor, 11 Days/10 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Maumere - Flores
  • End: Maumere - Flores

Banda Sea

Banda Sea Dive Overview - This may not be the cruise destination for every diver, more for adventure divers and not for novice divers. Unexpected sightings can happen though they may not occur on every trip. This area changes and every trip is very different. Currents can be varied, depending on the moon phase. Especially in the bay of Ambon. Expect critters, unspoiled dive sites, wall drift dives, sea snakes, clear & warm water, volcanos, unexpected encounters, spice trek.

Itinerary 1: Spices & Snakes, 13 Days/12 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Maumere - Flores or Ambon - Ambon
  • End: Ambon - Ambon or Maumere - Flores

Itinerary 2: Forgotten Islands, 13 Days/12 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Maumere - Flores or Saumlaki - Jamdena
  • End: Saumlaki - Jamdena or Maumere - Flores

Itinerary 3: Banda Discovery, 13 Days/12 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Ambon - Ambon or Maumere - Flores
  • End: Maumere - Flores or Ambon - Ambon

Itinerary 4: Best Of Banda, 11 Days/10 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Ambon - Ambon
  • End: Ambon - Ambon

Seram Sea Dive Overview

This may not be the cruise destination for every diver, more for adventure divers but not for novices. Unexpected sightings can happen though maybe not happen on every trip. In this area, every trip is very different. Currents can be varied, depending on the moon phase. Especially in the bay of Ambon. Expect critters, rare species like "psychedelic frogfish", unspoiled dive sites, wall drift dives, clear/warm water, new lava flow, unexpected encounters, walk through the past, spice trek.

[Read More: Alor Dive Travel Guide]

Itinerary: Secrets Of Seram II, 13 Days/12 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Saumlaki - Jamdena or Sorong - West Papua
  • End: Sorong - West Papua or Saumlaki - Jamdena

West Papua Dive Overview

Certain stationary dives in mid-water to observe the whale sharks under the fishing platforms. Dives are normally conducted on reef edges with wrecks, around coral atolls, some sand-based diving, and some dropoffs. Currents and visibility can be varied. Expect Whale-sharks, WW2 wrecks diving, Coral reefs, Dropoffs, Muck dives, Rare critters, Sharks, Manta rays.

[Read More: Raja Ampat Dive Travel Guide]

Itinerary 1: Raja Ampat Or The 4 Kings, 12 Days/11 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Sorong - West Papua
  • End: Sorong - West Papua

Itinerary 2: Misool & Triton Bay, 12 Days/11 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Sorong or Kaimana - West Papua
  • End: Kaimana or Sorong - West Papua

Itinerary 3: Whale Shark Festival, 11 Days/10 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Manokwari - West Papua or Biak - Biak
  • End: Biak - Biak or Manokwari - West Papua

Moluccas Dive Overview

This is a truly wonderful place but may not be the cruise destination for every diver, more for the adventure diver. The currents can be varied and need to be checked before entering the water. Especially around Triton Bay. The visibility can be very low (5-10m) in Triton Bay and Ambon Bay. Expect warm and clear waters, except in Triton Bay where the visibility can be very low but the density of life is exceptional, unspoilt dive sites, soft & black coral galore, new species photo opportunities, the last frontier, non-stop pygmy seahorses, warm water, lagoon-sightseeing, river cruising, rock art painting, pearl farm.

[Read More: Ambon Dive Travel Guide]

Itinerary 1: Halmahera's Crown, 12 Days/11 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Sorong - West Papua or Bitung - Sulawesi
  • End: Bitung - Sulawesi or Sorong - West Papua

Itinerary 2: Magical Moluccas, 13 Days/12 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Bitung - Sulawesi or Ambon - Ambon
  • End: Ambon - Ambon or Bitung - Sulawesi

Itinerary 3: Moluccas To Papua, 13 Days/12 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Ambon - Ambon or Kaimana - West Papua
  • End: Kaimana - West Papua or Ambon - Ambon

Sulawesi Dive Overview

The currents can be varied and need to be checked before entering the water. This diving region is reserved for relatively experienced divers. Expect Volcanic landscapes, lagoons with black or white sand, underwater volcano (Mahangetang), drift diving, rare critters (muck-dive), exploration dives, pelagics, colorful and mineral reefs, pinacles.

Itinerary 1: Sangihe 'Pearls Of The North', 12 Days/11 Nights

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Bitung - Sulawesi
  • End: Bitung - Sulawesi

Itinerary 2: Togian To Lembeh

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Gorontalo - Sulawesi
  • End: Bitung - Sulawesi

Itinerary 3: Togian & Banggai

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Bitung - Sulawesi
  • End: Kendari - Sulawesi

Itinerary 4: Wakatobi To Alor

Waow Liveaboard Indonesia
  • Start: Kendari - Sulawesi
  • End: Maumere - Flores

Cabin details
Deluxe Cabins

The Deluxe Cabins are located below deck, these 18m² cabins feature air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, two portholes, and an optional third bed in select cabins.

Master Cabin

The Master Cabin is a luxurious 26m² suite on the main deck with a private lounge, sundeck, ensuite bathroom, and modern amenities for ultimate comfort.

Boat features
Restaurant and Bar area. Seating for 18 people
Lounge area with TV projection and music facilities
Sun deck on the foredeck of 40m2
Shaded main deck area of 110m2 with tables, deck furniture and shower
Air conditioning throughout the vessel including cabins and restaurant/lounge areas
Wi-Fi Internet access with download data allowance in each cabin only 3 or 4G when in range
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 & SUP's (Stand Up Paddleboards)
Land excursions
In room entertainment systems including monitor and onboard movie system
Boat facilities
Dive deck
Nitrox available
2 dive tenders
Gear rental
Deck plan
SCHEDULE, RATES & AVAILABILITY

Schedule & Rates

Cabin

Rate (per person per night)

Deluxe Cabin

$590

Master Cabin

$790

Variable Costs

The surcharges have to be paid in full on board on the last day of the cruise, either in cash or by credit card. Nitrox is available at US$5 per dive.

DESTINATION

ITINERARY

PORT & PARK FEES

LONG DISTANCE FUEL ADDER

TOTAL

Alor

Gems of Alor

$100

$0

$100

Komodo

Total Komodo

$110

$0

$110

Komodo

Komodo & Flores

$130

$0

$130

Komodo

Dragons & Gods

$120

$90

$210

Komodo

West meets East

$130

$110

$240

Sulawesi

Sangihe 'Pearls of the North'

$200

$0

$200

Moluccas

Halmahera's Crown

$200

$90

$290

Moluccas

Magical Moluccas

$200

$130

$330

Papua Barat

Raja Ampat & Triton Bay

$200

$90

$290

Papua Barat

Raja Ampat or The 4 Kings

$200

$90

$290

Banda & Papua Barat

Triton Bay & Banda East

$200

$90

$290

Banda & Papua Barat

Secrets of Seram II

$200

$110

$310

Banda Sea

Total Banda

$200

$90

$290

Banda Sea

Best of Banda

$200

$110

$310

Banda Sea

Spices & Snakes

$200

$130

$330



TRIP INFORMATION

More information about this trip

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Included

  • Arrival & Departure Transfers between the ship and local airports & hotels within 45 minutes' drive
  • Accommodation in Double or Twin Share Two-person Cabin with individually controlled AC, en-suite bathroom with shower & toilet, toiletries
  • Full board Meals including Continental Buffet breakfast, Buffet lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner served on plate
  • Non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, coffee, tea, water and fruit juices)
  • Concierge diving services including tanks, air fills & weights
  • Dive guides & dive tenders
  • All listed Watersport Activities, including snorkeling, seakayak, waterski, wakeboard and stand up paddle board, based on availability
  • All proposed Land Excursions & Visits including entrance fees, taxes, local guide & ranger fees
  • On board Laundry & Ironing service
  • Daily Housekeeping services
  • Land based Wi-Fi internet access where available
  • Government Taxes & VAT
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Excluded

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew tipping & gratuities (recommended: 10% of invoiced amount)
  • Souvenirs & Incidentals on board
  • Travel-, Dive-, Medical- & Repatriation Insurance
  • International & Domestic Airfares and Airport taxes
  • Internet connection for emails, browsing & data allowance
  • Use of Satellite Phone
  • Scuba Dive Courses & Certifications
  • Dive Equipment Rental
  • NITROX Tank Fills
  • Long distance Mileage & Fuel surcharges
  • Port & Park fees
  • Single Occupancy supplement: + 60% of the cabin rate
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Practical information
  • Time Zone: GMT +8 and GMT +9
  • Local Currency: IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)
  • Language Spoken: Indonesian & English
  • Payment Onboard: Cash, Visa & Mastercard
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Boat Specifications
  • Built: Year 2009/2010 in Kalimantan
  • Type: Schooner
  • Length: 46 m
  • Length of deck: 39.6 m
  • Length W. I.: 35.1 m
  • Beam: 9.3 m
  • Draft: 3.2 m
  • Ballast: 30.000 kg
  • Gross: 252 TS
  • Engine: 1 Yanmar Marine 6AYM-ETE 485KW / 720HP
  • Generators: Cummin Onan 22, 40 and 60 KVA + Hydropack
  • Boiler: 2 x, capacity 200L
  • Fuel Capacity: 13,700L
  • Water Capacity: 11,500L
  • Watermaker: 2 x 4,500L, 1 x 2,500L
  • Anchor Winch: Datamarine (hydraulic) DSZ 3302 HK3
  • Chain: 2 x 160 m
  • Max guests: 14
  • Number of cabins: 7
  • Number of bathrooms:8
  • Tenders: 3
  • Crew: 14 Fulltime + up to 4 Dive Guides + Cruise Director
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