Aurora Liveaboard, Indonesia

from $ 284 / day
9.4 Superb
23 Verified Reviews 23 Verified Reviews
Nitrox available Flexible Booking

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The 40m M/SY Aurora is a traditional sailing yacht with modern style and comfort. Adventure and relaxation are the ultimate endeavours of Aurora Indonesia and her professional crew. The onboard marine biologists, dive masters and underwater photographers are passionate about helping divers get the most from their underwater adventures.

MSY Aurora prides itself on exploring the remote areas of Raja Ampat, North Sulawesi and Komodo where divers plunge into crystal clear waters to discover vibrant coral reefs and some of the world’s most astonishing biodiversity. Scuba divers aboard Aurora are guaranteed unforgettable diving and exciting island excursions. Dive amenities include 3 tenders, Nitrox, rental gear, showers and rinse tanks. After a full day of thrilling dives, guest can relax in the well-appointed salon or on the sun decks. Aurora offers 8 cabins with en suite bathrooms and air conditioning.

The professional and friendly staff can ensure the comfort and satisfaction of up to 16 guests. Aurora schedules year-round diving cruises to some of the least visited sites in Indonesia. Book your Aurora Indonesia liveaboard diving holiday today.

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (20-130 USD), Private Dive Guide (65 USD per day), Rental Gear (25 USD per day).

Optional Extras: Gratuities (15 USD per day), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages (3-45 USD per item), Nitrox, Nitrox Course (260 USD), Scuba Diving Courses (360-380 USD), Snorkel Gear (10 USD per day), Laundry / Pressing Services.

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Boat features

Laundry Service
Camera Station
Daily housekeeping
Audio & video entertainment
Library
Air Conditioned saloon
Aircon Cabins
Sun Deck
Indoor Saloon
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
En-Suite bathrooms
Non-Smoking Rooms
Outside Showers
Family Cabins
Seaview Cabins
Kayaks On-Board
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Leisure Deck
Observation Deck
Bar
Available for Charter
Stand Up Paddleboard

Food & Drinks

Western Food
Local Food
Vegetarian Options
Buffet style
Beer available
Snacks All Day
Free Wine w/Dinner
Vegan Options
Fine Wines Selection
Free Soft Drinks
Wine Available
Set Menu Dinner
Fine Cuisine
Beach BBQ
Welcome Cocktails
Full-board Option
Al Fresco Dining

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

DIN Adaptors
Nitrox available
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

The crew speaks English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Indonesian, and Italian.

Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Accommodation

Double Cabin
Twin Cabin

Boat Specifications

Year built 2007
Year renovated 2010
Length 42 m
Beam 9 m
Top speed 8 knots
Cruising speed 6-7 knots
Engines Nissan 420 HP marinized
Max guests 18
Number of cabins 8
Number of bathrooms 9
Tenders 3 x RIB 465m - Yamaha 40hp
Water capacity 12000 liters
Fuel capacity 12000 liters
Freshwater maker 6000 liters/day

Boat Navigation and Safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Aurora Reviews

9.4 Superb
23 Verified Reviews

Vessel
9.0
Crew
9.7
Food
9.8
Diving
9.3
Value
9.3

9.6 Exceptional
Joseph S
United States

Super diving in Raja Ampat

Really exceeded expectations. Aurora is a fantastic liveaboard

Recommended for: Sealife, great food, luxury treatment

9.6 Exceptional
Jeffrey W
United States

Superb Experience

Seeing the ocean going manta rays, living on a wooden boat for 11 days, getting to know the crew and diving the beautiful reefs

Recommended for: The diving, crew and tour director

9.2 Superb
Tim Froelich J
Denmark

Magical Aurora

This is definitely a 5 star liveaboard experience and I will be recommending it to all liveaboard enthusiasts. Each and every day of the trip had a new element of surprise both above and below water and the great staff plus the cool dive masters only made the experience even more fulfilling. Food was plentiful and varied and the large cabins with good size bathrooms had just the right amount of harmonic interior design. The Aurora is truly a charming wooden vessel and the Ambon-Sorong trip is as close as you can get to a magical experience. The reason for my two 4 stars given is due to the fact that alcohol is not included in the price (we also nearly emptied the bar for strong alcohol) and that only cash payments were accepted onboard even though briefing material stated creditcards accepted. P.S. I will never mock a muck dive again!

Recommended for: The diving, the small extra surprises and the overall standard of the boat

8.4 Very good
Bertrand D
Belgium

fantastic dive spots

It was a great experience, especially that it was my first liveaboard experience.

Recommended for: access to remote dive spot

10 Exceptional
Roland M
Switzerland

Great dives in cosy environment

It was a fantastic trip to dive at real remote places but still had every comfort you need.

Recommended for: Great dives with big diversity, cosy cabins and staff which reads every desire

8.8 Fabulous
wolfgang L
Germany

Nixe Trip

Very good, thanks to Aurora Team, thanks to liveaboard.com to Debbie and Nicole

Recommended for: Food, friendly People, Professional handling

10 Exceptional
zhou Y
China

It's a trip that was full of surprises!

It's my memory that will never be forgotten!

Recommended for: Beach Party, dive briefing map，stern diner

9.2 Superb
Timothy G
United Kingdom

Unique diving and travel experience in a remote paradise - exceeded expectations

An amazing experience. We were looking for a world class dive experience, we got that and much more - an opportunity to see a spectacular scenery above water and top class service from a very friendly and attentive crew. It was absolute escapism from our hectic city life.

Recommended for: crew friendliness and attitude, remote idilic locations, rich and diverse dive sites

8.0 Very good
Iain M
Singapore

Good trip but unfortunately not the expected itinerary

The Aurora liveaboard was good (food, accommodation), the diving was well managed and Haniefan was an excellent dive guide. The only disappointment was that instead diving at Banda Neira and Nusa Laut as per the itinerary on the Liveaboard.com website we spent 3 days in the Dampier strait which was ok but not the reason we chose this specific trip. I'd suggest anyone booking on the website should confirm directly whether the itinerary shown is accurate.

Recommended for: Pretty good diving in Misool, Banda sea and Ambon

9.6 Exceptional
Harriet M
United Kingdom

Fantastic luxury liveaboard with everything thought of and provided for

Diving with mantas Kayaking around a bay of Komodo Seeing Komodo dragons up close Relaxing and having the crew look after you

Recommended for: Crew, food and dives/expeditions

8.8 Fabulous
Anthony B
Australia

Great boat, great diving, great food and service.

The fauna of the Komodo region - both above water (the Dragons) and below (the Manta and abundance of tropical reef fish, invertebrates and corals). This was enhanced with a very comfortable cruising vessel and very knowledgeable and helpful dive crew.

Recommended for: 1. Beautiful reef dive - with Manta Rays a two sites. 2. Terrific boat with sizeable bedroom and bathrom ensuites. 3. tasty food with wonderful variety and good serving sizes.

9.6 Exceptional
christopher R
Canada

An amazing trip

On the second day or our 12 days on Aurora in Raja Ampat I got an ear infection so I only had 3 dives. I really thought that I would be miserable being stuck on a boat while everyone else was having the dive of there life. But I wasn’t. I had a great time because the crew, the staff, even the boat itself made it a great vacation. The food was excellent and always prepared and served with smiles. If I needed anything I just had to ask. The cabin was well appointed, comfortable and cleaned each day. The lounge and dining area was large, bright and comfortable as well as a great social space, and the long dining table brought us all together like family. The dive deck was so spacious, well organized and always kept in order, staff was attentive and everything was taken care of in regards to equipment set up and preparation. The upper sundeck was large and had plenty of comfortable loungers and in the hot sun of the day they pulled a screen shade over so one could enjoy it without getting baked. In the early morning and evenings it was great for sunrise and sunset, even a cocktail party or two. For those of us who like to smoke the rear deck was a designated “smokers lounge” and a lot of laughter was had and many a Bintang consumed. It was also a great spot to hang with the crew. Despite my misfortune this was still one of the best vacations I have had thanks to the wonderful staff and crew, amazing food, the Dune Aurora herself, the incredibly fun, interesting and diverse guests and of course the stunning beauty of Raja Ampat. I look forward to taking a trip on Aurora again in the not to distant future. This time with diving! Thank you all for this unforgettable experience. Namaste

Recommended for: the food, the guests, the staff and crew + +