“Budget, but great experience boat, with very knowledgable guides and friendly stuff!”
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 (Rp3,000,000-4,200,000 / 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 9.9
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.6
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Björn W
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- Alessio M
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Australia
Amazing and unforgettable liveaboard.
The week spent onboard the Akomo Isseki has been absolutely fantastic. What I loved the most about this trip were definitely the dive sites and the vibes on the boat. The crew was always smiling and more than happy to help with anything. A special shoutout to Alex and Ono, they have been two fantastic dive guides and I had the pleasure to dive with both of them. I feel so grateful I had to share this experience with my dive buddy Joshua and we are looking forward to join this liveaboard again soon. Thank you!!
- Recommended for
- Vibes. Crew. Dive sites.
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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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- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Harriett G
- Australia
The best week
Had the most incredible week. The food was amazing, the boat super comfortable. Best was the dive guides Alex and Faldi- they had amazing depth of knowledge of all the dive sites and were just great, funny, lovely people to hang out with.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides Alex and Faldi. Food. Other guests.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Stanislau K
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Belarus
Our diving trip to Raja Ampat aboard the Akomo Isseki was absolutely amazing
Our diving trip to Raja Ampat aboard the Akomo Isseki was absolutely amazing. Everything about the experience exceeded our expectations. We especially want to highlight the incredible expertise of our dive guide, Alex, who made every dive unforgettable. The crew also deserves a huge round of applause for their excellent work and warm hospitality. Their kindness and attention to detail made our journey truly special. Highly recommended!
- Recommended for
- Excelent crew. Good food. Alex.
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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
- David A
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United States
Loved It
great experience. While technically I had more dives than the others in the group, I actually felt the least experieinced, especially when we were in stronger currents. But Alex always made sure everyone was safe and confortable underwater. The boat is not a luxury experience, but it has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable trip. The gear was always in great shape and the crew had everything ready for us whenever we needed it. Would definitely book again
- Recommended for
- Dives (celebrating my 400th). Crew & Guide. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jenny T
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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
