“The diving was the best I've experienced, made even better with the boat crew, divemasters Alex and Ary, and other fellow divers o…”
Highlights
- Traditional hand-crafted Indonesian phinisi
- Crewed by South Sulawesi Bugis sailors
- Selection of freshly cooked Indonesian and Western meals, beach BBQs, freshly baked bread, treats, and hot coffee
Set sail on an Indonesian adventure aboard the Akomo Isseki liveaboard. A traditional hand-crafted wooden phinisi, she is crewed by the Bugis sailors of South Sulawesi and offers fantastic dive itineraries in Raja Ampat and Komodo National Park. Four naturally vented cabins with twin beds cater to 8 guests on board. Shared bathrooms feature modern facilities and traditional handicrafts. Social areas include the communal dining area and a large partially covered sun deck. Enjoy a selection of freshly cooked Indonesian and Western meals, beach BBQs, freshly baked bread, treats, and hot coffee. Days can be spent lounging on the sun deck in-between dives, kayaking, snorkeling, and island visits, and unwinding at the end of the day enjoying an incredible sunset, the sea breeze, and a cold beer with your fellow dive buddies.
The Akomo Isseki phinisi visits dive destinations, including Raja Ampat, Komodo National Park, and the Banda - Ambon crossing. In Komodo, dive at Karang Makassar and get up close with schools of Manta Rays, enjoy a dusk dive at Palau Siaba to watch the beautiful Mandarin fish perform their mating dance ritual, and walk with Dragons on Komodo island. Raja Ampat itineraries are offered from November - April and are a divers' paradise. Home to some of the most bio-diverse diving in the world, marine life encounters can include wobbegong sharks, pygmy seahorses, nudibranch galore, dugong, manta rays, and humpback whales. For the more adventurous, the Spice Island Trail from Ambon to Waisai (or reverse) is not to be missed. This is the chance to dive off the beaten track and explore untouched beauty with the chance to dive with schooling hammerheads.
Whichever itinerary you choose, the passionate dive guides and attentive boat crew will surely deliver an exceptional trip to remember. Book online today.
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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (3,000,000-4,700,000 IDR per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (150,000-250,000 IDR per day), Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Cabin Types
Akomo Isseki Reviews
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Vessel 8.6
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.7
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- 10 Exceptional
- Krista C
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Canada
A fantastic experience that delivers excellent value for your money!
Loved this trip! Alex delivered an excellent plan with confident guidance both above and below the surface, Joice’s cooking was outstanding, and Captain Ali and his crew were highly capable—making us feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout.
- Recommended for
- Dive guide skill. Food. Crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Alkiviadis K
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Greece
You come as a guest you leave as family
Budget, but great experience boat, with very knowledgable guides and friendly stuff!
- Recommended for
- Dive guides. food. Itinerary.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Francesco Z
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Italy
Paradise
Guys. I really recommend this boat. This is the best way to explore Komodo National Park. For sure. The crew is simply authentic and amazing, they are passionate. The boat is great, I have anything what you need. The Indonesian food is fabulous.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Meals.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mirjam B
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Netherlands
This trip truly was an extraordinary adventure, and we highly recommend the Akomo Isseki for anyone looking to explore the wonders of Komodo in the best possible way.
We recently embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime trip aboard the Akomo Isseki dive liveaboard to Komodo, and it exceeded all our expectations. Our family group, including two teenagers, had an unforgettable experience, thanks in large part to our amazing dive guide, Alex. His extensive experience and attentive care ensured that everyone felt safe and comfortable, even in the most challenging dives. The diving in Komodo was among the best we've ever done, easily on par with Raja Ampat. The vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes were truly breathtaking. The boat crew was extremely experienced and professional, keeping us safe even with high wind and rough seas. The food on board was fantastic, with a variety of delicious options that satisfied everyone in our group. The atmosphere was always lively and welcoming, making it easy to relax and enjoy every moment. The boat itself is ‘basic’ in its amenities, with fan cooled rooms and shared bathrooms, but kept in pristine shape and is extremely comfortable with lovely shared spaces (great sun deck & dining area) so that we didn’t miss any luxuries at all. We would love to come back to make it a twice in a life time adventure 😃
- Recommended for
- Super experienced dive guide. Amazing boat crew. Amazing food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- PELUS A
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France
Top of the top
Really great trip, the guides listen to our expectations and try to respect them. The crew is very attentive to us and the food is excellent. I would come back!
- Recommended for
- the crew and guides. dives. food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jenny T
- Canada
Awesome diving week!
The dive sites are really good, we saw so many sea animals and the guides were very experienced in planning the dives so we got wonderful diving experiences (schedule, considerations about other diver groups on-site, they know the dive sites well).
- Recommended for
- Dive sites with rich marine life, very nice staff, and spacious ship for only 8 guests
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- 10 Exceptional
- Camilla S
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Sweden
Eleven days in paradise 🙏♥️
Highlights for me was seeing Oceanic Mantas, the great vibes on the boat and very tasty food 😋
- Recommended for
- Seeing so many variances and amounts of fish and corals. The good vibes on the boat. Great food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Eunsol L
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South Korea
Marine Life Expedition of Eight Young Backpackers
There were 8 guests on board, and except for 2 people, everyone came individually. Since we were all around a similar age, it created a really great atmosphere. Everything was enjoyable, and the trip turned out to be more comfortable than I had expected. Even though 8 of us had to share just 2 bathrooms, it worked out quite smoothly and comfortably. All the meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—were truly delicious, and even the snacks were great, which made the whole trip very satisfying.
- Recommended for
- I really enjoyed seeing such a wide variety of marine life.. I felt safe because we had an experienced dive guide with over 20 years of expertise.. The boat was new and modern, so everything felt clean and comfortable..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sophia S
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Austria
Everything was perfect
Was a beautiful trip, everything perfect
- Recommended for
- Crew. Essen. Location.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Patrik S
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Switzerland
great time on board with crew and great divesites!!!
batanta, dive with mantas good times and beachparty with the crew food on board was delicious at any time!
- Recommended for
- crew, dives, happiness
