“We stayed on the Akomo Isseki for 8D/7N and absolutely loved the trip. The dives were fantastic. Very lively coral gardens full 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 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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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
- 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
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Harriett G
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Tabea D
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Switzerland
It was my favourite liveaboard ever, nice boat, good guides, very helpful and friendly crew. I will never forgeth this trip!
Highlight for me was to see mantas! The short trips in the afternoons to islands and viewpoints where really fun. Corals and fish are just incredible there!
- Recommended for
- Food was just amazing, also for Vegetarians! The diving was awsome! You feel like a family on the boat, everybody was so welcoming
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Manuel L
- Germany
Fantastic experience both underwater and above
We stayed on the Akomo Isseki for 8D/7N and absolutely loved the trip. The dives were fantastic. Very lively coral gardens full of fish, both large and small. Currents were challenging at times, but we always felt safe with our guides. Speaking of which: Both guides and crew were brilliant. Always friendly, helpful, approachable, yet also honest with their feedback regarding the dives. We had an absolute blast underwater and also learned a lot. Food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. Loads of vegetarian choices. The boat was clean and cosy. Be aware: There is no AC in the sleeping rooms and the fans are quite small, so things can get warm and stuffy. Keeping the door open at night allowed for a bit of a breeze. Other opted to simply sleep above deck in the beanbags. All in all: Fantastic value for money and we tremendously enjoyed our trip.
- Recommended for
- Diving experience. Guides and Crew. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andy C
- 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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- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Krishna Tulasi Choudhary G
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India
Trip to Paradise
The trip was very well arranged with good gear for diving, knowledgeable instructors, friendly staff and great food. The island trips were well arranged and the staff ensured we had a lot of fun both on and off the dives. It has been a pleasure being on Akomo Isseki Banda sea-Raja Ampat trip. The sunsets were gorgeous, the whales and dolphins are a bonus on this trip. The dive sites were stunning with beaming life, colorful corals and a ton of fishes. Definitely something that one should witness in their lifetime
- Recommended for
- The behaviour of the staff especially the dive guides. The food was really yummy and well catered to. The island trips.
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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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- 9.2 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.
