“Had an amazing 11 days out at sea at Raja Ampat aboard the Akomo Isseki. The diving was the best I've experienced, made even bette…”
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 ventilated cabins with twin beds accommodate 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 to April and are a divers' paradise. Home to some of the most biodiverse diving in the world, marine life encounters can include wobbegong sharks, pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs galore, dugongs, 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 (Rp3,000,000-4,900,000 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (Rp150,000-250,000 / 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
- 9.4 Superb
- Vessel 8.5
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.6
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- 8.0 Very good
- Mirko B
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Switzerland
Top value for money
If you're looking for a luxurious high-end vessel, you've come to the wrong place – but if you're looking for an authentic, familiar and affordable diving adventure, you'll love the Akomo Isseki. The traditional wooden vessel holds a maximum of 8 guests, which keeps the dive groups wonderfully small and exclusive – a huge advantage in the current-rich waters of Komodo! We particularly liked: • The crew & guides: Incredibly warm, in a good mood and with a perfect knowledge of the best dive sites. • The atmosphere: The boat uses solar energy. At night, the generator stays off, so you can enjoy the starry sky in absolute silence. • The food: Fresh, varied and surprisingly good for a boat of this size. • Additional activities: Great shore excursions such as trekking to the Komodo dragons on Rinca Island or kayak tours round off the trip. Good to know (No criticism, but important): The cabins are simply furnished and have no air conditioning (but fans and natural ventilation) and shared bathrooms. However, for backpackers and uncomplicated divers, this charming boat is an absolute hit with excellent value for money!
- Recommended for
- Price. Performance. Crew.
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Oskar F
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Germany
Fantastic diving and an even better crew
I had some of the best dives thus far aboard the Akomo Isseki. The crew was fantastic from start to finish, and the two dive guides, Alex and Ohno, were both excellent in their own way. Alex was always in a great mood and clearly knew the dive sites and the wider region inside out, while Ohno, though quieter, made me feel completely comfortable and safe underwater. I also really loved the boat itself. It's a traditional wooden Phinisi, and there's something special about that style: full of character, and it just felt right for exploring this part of the world. It's not a luxury yacht, but it didn't need to be. It was comfortable, well kept, and had a real charm to it that a modern boat wouldn't. The rental gear was another pleasant surprise. Everything was in really good condition and well maintained, so I never had to worry about it during the trip. The food deserves a special mention too. It was consistently excellent throughout the trip, easily one of the highlights of the whole experience. I've seen some reviews mention the lack of AC as a downside, but honestly, I'd disagree. For one, it's made clear upfront that the boat doesn't have it, so there's no surprise there. More importantly, I actually appreciated it. It meant the boat stayed completely quiet at night, with no generator noise to deal with. I ended up sleeping out on deck most nights anyway, so the heat was never an issue for me. All in all, a brilliant trip with a crew and dive guides I'd happily sail with again.
- Recommended for
- The crew and dive guides.. The boat and overall ambiente.. The food..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Finn B
- Germany
Just an amazing Trip!
Crew was extremely welcoming, kind, and took the time to get to know us. By the end of the trip, it felt like family. The boat only fits 8 people, which is the perfect size to get to know everyone on the boat. Divemasters were extremely experienced and knew exactly when to dive and where. They personalized the dives based on our experience levels and made so many accommodations for us so we could see manta rays. Would recommend bringing your own dive computer. The chef fed us like kings with well-balanced indonesian home cooking. What an unforgettable trip!
- Recommended for
- Crew, variety of dive-sites, and food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andy C
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Australia
👌
Had an amazing 11 days out at sea at Raja Ampat aboard the Akomo Isseki. The diving was the best I've experienced, made even better with the boat crew, divemasters Alex and Ary, and other fellow divers on the boat. Unforgettable memories with amazing people. Will definitely be back for more!
- Recommended for
- The boat crew and divemasters. Dive sites. Atmosphere.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Lewis D
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United States
If you go with Akomo Isseki you will have a time of your life and you will love it!!
Everything was great. This was my second trip on Akomo Isseki, and I plan to do another one with them, enough said.
- Recommended for
- Amazing crew - very hospitable and took care of everything. Great Divemaster - Alex and Faldi are really good and know the area well. Great Food - The Chef, Dirman does an incredible job with delicious homestyle cooking.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Björn W
- Germany
Perfect 11 days on the Akomo Isseki!
Perfect 11 days on the Akomo Isseki. The food was really good. We were also really lucky with the weather despite the rainy season, so that you could relax in the sandbags every day on deck under the awning. The dives were also mega, especially our guide who always spread a good mood. A highlight was also the whole crew, who were always in a good mood and often sang songs with guitar in the evenings. Only in the cabins it was very warm in the evening in the hot weather, there was a small fan for each bed, but it was quite loud. So either take earplugs with you or sleep in the sandbags like I did on deck. Overall, however, the highlight of my Indonesia trip!
- Recommended for
- The landscape and underwater world. The area to relax at the top of the ship. The crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Michael C
- Switzerland
A dream of a liveaboard!
The food on board is fantastic, the number of visitors on board is limited to 12, the places on board are very well chosen.
- Recommended for
- Great food, fantastic dives, good climate on board
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- 9.2 Superb
- Pierre A
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France
Beautiful dives on the other side of the world
The dive sites of Raja Ampat are very beautiful; very rich in fish, very beautiful corals; very good communication with the crew and the guides the 10 days went by very quickly
- Recommended for
- Kindness. Services. Dive guide.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Heike L
- Germany
Dream Safari
The excellent care by the entire crew, as well as the dive sites adapted to the current conditions. The atmosphere on the boat was great, international diving community. The best liveaboard we have ever done. Thanks to the crew for this experience
- Recommended for
- The crew, the diveguids Alex and Willy, the carefully selected dive sites
