“There were 8 guests on board, and except for 2 people, everyone came individually. Since we were all around a similar age, it crea…”
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 (3,000,000-4,200,000 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
- 9.4 Superb
- Vessel 8.5
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.6
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- 10 Exceptional
- Line L
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France
Unforgettable
It was the second time we embarked with Liquid Adventures, after a first experience last year in Komodo on the Kira Kira and the Akomo Isseki. This year, we found the Akomo Isseki in Raja Ampat, and once again, we were absolutely not disappointed. The experience was simply exceptional.We particularly appreciate the deliberately limited capacity of the boat, which allows you to fully enjoy the trip and the dives in small groups, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The crew is remarkable: always smiling, extremely jovial, in a communicative good mood in all circumstances, and never the last to party and dance. An amazing atmosphere from start to finish.The food was excellent, varied and very filling. The comfort of the cabins is certainly simple, but more than sufficient, and more than compensated by the quality of the overall experience on board and underwater.We had the pleasure of meeting Alex, our dive guide already met the previous year, always so eccentric and full of energy. We also met Sardin, who is extremely kind. Both are very professional, attentive and attentive. I never felt unsafe underwater, despite the sometimes demanding diving conditions.We are already looking forward to a similar experience again and, without hesitation, we will choose Liquid Adventures again for our next dive cruise in Indonesia.
- Recommended for
- The friendliness of the crew members. The limited capacity of the boat. The program of the trip.
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Nitaya N
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Australia
Absolutely incredible diving, service and value for money!
The Komodo liveaboard was incredible, from world class diving, and exceptional and friendly crew, varied meals and knowledgeable and engaging dive guides there was nothing not to love! Definitely good value for money, not for those expecting comfort but everything you need. Can’t wait to come back!
- Recommended for
- Diving, crew and dive guides
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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
- 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
- Maria B
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Austria
Loved every bit of the trip
Raja Ampat is just amazing and the diving can be everything from calm and relaxing in colourful colour gardens to watching sharks and rays in ripping currents. The food was very high standard and every meal was different and a lot to choose from. The crew is always smiling, does an incredible job every day and is very welcoming. Cruise Director and dive guides knowledgeable, care a lot for the reef and all the marine life and of course also for the guests. I always felt safe and well briefed and guided. Big thank you for 10 amazing days!
- Recommended for
- All the diving, food, people (crew+guests)
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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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- 8.4 Very good
- Ozkan O
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Turkey
Nice trip, excellent dive sites, extremely delicious food :)
It was a great experience to dive in Komodo National Park. Dive sites were breathtaking. Crew is really professional. It is worth the money paid.
- Recommended for
- Food. Dive sites. Comfort.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christa M
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Canada
Super, great value for money..
Keeping in mind this boat has no air conditioning we enjoyed the cabins dorm style with the hatches open and the ventilator providing a gentle breeze I slept well dressed in a very light short and top with no sheet or blanket. When it rained at night the hatches had to be closed. Divesites were nice with a lot of fish and really nice schools on the nothern reefs. Dives have to be timed close to tidal slack or current can be med to strong. Highlite albino manta. We had 3 manta encounter 1 oceanic. 2 reef 1black 1 chevron. 1 albino 5m+.🤩
- Recommended for
- Only 7 divers on board. Loved sleeping under the stars on deck.k. Fun and relaxed crew made this trip feel like I was family..
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- 8.4 Very good
- Francois D
- France
Beauty of the reefs and schools of fish
A very beautiful destination that guarantees beautiful dives in the middle of splendid coral reefs. Few large pelagics, except for sublime manta rays, gigantic schools of fish and macro.
- Recommended for
- User-friendliness. Quality of service of the crew. Beauty of the dives.
