“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 (3,000,000-4,000,000 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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- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Marcel M
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Germany
Fantastic diving with a warm crew
The trip on the Akomo Isseki was a dream experience for me and my family. You don't have to say many words about diving on Komodo. Fantastic and completely intact coral reefs - hopefully it stays that way!The Akomo Isseki is a very nice wooden boat. But the best thing was definitely the crew, who did everything to make you feel comfortable at all times. From the captain to the bottle filler to the cook, everyone was always in a good mood and made sure that nothing was missing. Respect - it was really fun. The boat is not too big, which quickly led to a very family atmosphere. The opposite of mass processing, The highlight of the ship were definitely the two dive guides Alex and Faldy. Absolutely professional. No matter what current: behind these guys you always felt safe, because you could feel that you know the area like the back of your hand. In addition, the two were really funny, warm and mega sympathetic. I've been diving for 30 years and have rarely seen such cool dive guides. Thank you Alex and Faldy. See you again sometime on the Akomon Isseki in Raja Ampat.
- Recommended for
- Fantastic underwater world. Great team and dive guides. Good service on a nice wooden boat.
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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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Olivier
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France
10 days too short
Exceptional underwater encounters, biodiversity, big and very small and full of colors!Ideal ☀️ temperaturePerfect Crew:;)
- Recommended for
- Friendliness of the crew. Beauty of the sites. Size of the boat.
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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
- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Pierre A
- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Michael C
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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
- Ruth B
- Germany
Akomo Isseki is not a luxurious liveaboard, but very traditional and charming in full harmony with the nature of Raja Ampat and most importantly well equipped for pleasant diving.
Diving at Nudi Rock (Misool) - best dive ever! Sunrise and sunset on the sea level from the Akomo Isseki deck - unique natural tranquility. Good atmosphere on board between guests and crew - we laughed a lot and had fun. Great local food prepared in such a small kitchen - impressive and so tasty!
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- The Akomo Isseki crew took us to the edge of the civilisation, a stepback in time - in particular when exploring Misool in the South of Rajat Ampat with its fantastic coral reefs and rich marine life. The whole crew was so friendly, professional and always eager to please us - above and under water (big compliment!!!)). In addition to great diving experiences the crew offered special team events, e.g. barbeque evening and volleyball on lonely beaches, kayak and boat trips through the mangroves, hiking to viewing platforms.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael M
- France
Amazing dives with experienced coaching and super friendly crew
Dives with manta rays, conviviality during excellent meals, activities and excursions outside diving
- Recommended for
- Selection of dive sites, crew assistance, meals on board
