Empress II Liveaboard, Indonesia
- from $ 279 / day
- 9.2 Superb
- 51 Verified Reviews 51 Verified Reviews
- Free Internet Nitrox available Flexible Booking
Highlights
Explore Indonesia aboard the unique Empress II liveaboard. Constructed of steel, the Empress II is the perfect budget option for diving Komodo and Raja Ampat. She offers many diver comforts, such as an electric lift to lower divers into the water eliminating the need for a giant stride entry. The MV Empress II offers liveaboard dive trips to Komodo National Park, Ambon, Raja Ampat, and the Forgotten Islands. Dive with schools of manta rays, see whales breaching at the surface, and spot pygmy seahorses in this amazing and diverse region. Nitrox is available but must be ordered in advance.
Topside, the MV Empress II offers plenty of space for relaxation. Catering to a maximum of 10 divers, there is 1 triple cabin, 3 twin cabins, and 1 single cabin on the lower deck. Each cabin has AC and portholes, and bathrooms/showers are shared. The main deck features a large dining area, kitchen, living room, shisha lounge, and dive lift. The top deck is home to 2 sun decks, one featuring comfortable mattresses and a day bed and the other with beanbags.
The MV Empress II is a great budget-friendly option to explore Raja Ampat & Komodo. Book your adventure 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, Land Excursions, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (270 USD per trip), National Park Fees (100-250 USD per trip), Port Fees (100-250 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (160 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.
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Boat features
Food & Drinks
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
The crew speaks English and Indonesian.
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
Boat Specifications
- Year built 2010
- Year renovated 2016
- Length 267
- Beam 18
- Top speed 12 knots
- Cruising speed 9 knots
- Engines 2 x 8 cylinder DIESEL MM TD 232 V8
- Max guests 10
- Number of cabins 5
- Number of bathrooms 3
- Tenders 2
- Water capacity 5 000 l
- Fuel capacity 22 000 l
- Freshwater maker 2 x 2400 l/ 24h
Boat Navigation and Safety
Empress II Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
- 51 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 8.7
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.4
- Value 9.2
- 8.0 Very good
- Simon H
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Taiwan
Great diving trip in Komodo
Saw my very first Manta Ray in a strong current and then met many of them in Makassar Reef. It’s amazing!!!
- Recommended for
- Manta Rays, sharks, and relaxing trip
- 10 Exceptional
- Vincent C
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France
Like at home
All the dive site and organisation of the trip
- Recommended for
- Ambiance , dive site , food
- 7.2 Good
- Lesley B
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United Kingdom
Budget liveaboard
Some beautiful reefs to dive, saw some new creatures which the guide showed us and he knew where to find them. Also saw mantas and mola mola. A lovely shore visit to the pink beach, with an excellent barbecue on another tiny island. The food was really excellent, although soft drinks were charged $2, which was a first for me on a liveaboard. On the downside - only one toilet and shower for guests to share, and the water ran out mid week (we were warned this may happen, so its probably a regular occurrence, in which case I wondered why the kitchen staff left taps running and sinks overflowing!). I chose this boat as it provided Nitrox, but there was none, and the hired kit was in poor state (neither dump valve worked on my BCD, zips broken on wetsuits). Polish was the main language, so I was slightly marginalised being English - but maybe this is the same on any liveaboard where there is a group booking. Overall good; you get what you pay for so if you want economy and are prepared to queue for the toilet or shower, the staff are committed to safe diving - and that's what I went for, not luxury.
- Recommended for
- The crew members were really friendly and fun; food was great; good itinerary
- 7.2 Good
- Aymeric L
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France
Great diving in Komodo
Spotted sharks mutiple times and Manta rays!
- Recommended for
- Cabin size, diving destinations, small diving group size
- 8.0 Very good
- Ngung Chia S
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Singapore
Excellent dives and staff; Average boat
Excellent dive sites and saw turtles, sharks (plenty), mantas, eagle rays, all sorts of fishes ... Dive guides extremely knowledgeable and avoided many direct currents. Stayed for two consecutive trips in a fan room. Overall facilities especially dive elevator - save trouble of climbing back into boat after diving. Divers however need to take quick showers otherwise fresh water will be a concern.
- Recommended for
- Dive Sites, Dive Guides, Staff
- 9.2 Superb
- Ngung Chia S
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Singapore
Excellent dives and staff; Average boat
Excellent dive sites and saw turtles, sharks (plenty), mantas, eagle rays, all sorts of fishes ... Dive guides extremely knowledgeable and avoided many direct currents. Stayed for two consecutive trips in a fan room. Overall facilities especially dive elevator - save trouble of climbing back into boat after diving. Divers however need to take quick showers otherwise fresh water will be a concern.
- Recommended for
- Dive Sites, Dive Guides, Staff
- 9.2 Superb
- Wae Jan K
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Malaysia
Fantastic diving, great crew and comfortable boat
The crew was very knowledgeable of the dive sites while also ensuring safety of the group including inexperienced divers. We had a great time on board Empress and would definitely like to come back
- Recommended for
- Mantas mantas mantas
- 10 Exceptional
- Ching Yi Y
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Hong Kong
Great experience
The crew is professional when it comes to diving and boat safety, but they were also a lot of fun to hang out with and are a friendly and easy going. We met great people on the boat from all over and had a wonderful experience diving and socializing with everyone. The dive sites we visited were absolutely amazing!!! Saw lots of turtles and manta rays!:) Dolphins were visible from the surface. The water was wonderful, boat accommodations were a bit small but clean and had everything we needed. Food was delicious. Do yourself a favour and book this dive safari with Empress II:)
- Recommended for
- dive sites, friendly divers, crew
- 10 Exceptional
- Nana Fie S
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Denmark
Amazing diving, delicious food and great staff
Diving, diving and more diving
- Recommended for
- Diving, good food and lots of fun
- 8.0 Very good
- GILBERT C
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Malaysia
Value for Money
Schedule for the dive safari is well mixed with others activities such as Hiking to the Stingless Jellyfish Lake and Raja Ampat Lookout point. Should include Kayaking activities in future schedule.
- Recommended for
- Good Safety / Good Service / Availability of Lift equipment
