Ikan Biru Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.6 Exceptional - Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Warm Water Showers
“Exceptional diving guides, funny and helpful. ”
Highlights
The Ikan Biru can house up to 8 guests. The boat has two guest bathrooms with hot freshwater showers below deck. The onboard chef serves freshly baked bread every morning, which he makes in the fully stocked kitchen. Upon request, the Ikan Biru can cater to specific dietary requests. The spacious upper deck is the perfect place to relax between dives in the daytime. In the evening, it is set up as a comfortable dining area. At night, the comfortable mattresses and bedding make it the perfect spot for guests to keep cool while sleeping under the stars, dreaming of all the incredible wildlife they’ve seen.
Thanks to its one-of-a-kind “hop-on, hop-off” concept, you can board the Ikan Biru for 3-12 nights, allowing you to explore the region as you see fit. Two dayboats are ready to take you to land when you wish to disembark. The Ikan Biru only accepts Advanced Open Water divers, or you can get your AOW certification and other diving courses on board. While aboard the Ikan Biru, you can dive three times a day, sometimes more. This lets you visit the best sites, such as Manta Point and The Cauldron.
Book your next dive trip to Komodo aboard the Ikan Biru.
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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Rental Gear, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Dive Insurance, Park and Port Fees (300,000 IDR per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages.
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.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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Ikan Biru Reviews
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 9.8
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.7
- Value 9.8
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Els V
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Belgium
Great liveaboard!
We had a wonderful time on this liveaboard. The dive suites were comfortable and well-equipped, and the guides provided clear briefings that made us feel confident in the water. The boat itself was more spacious than we expected, and overall it was a very pleasant and enjoyable experience.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites. Food. Sleeping on deck.
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- 10 Exceptional
- David S
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Canada
Expect to have the time of your life on this liveaboard
An unforgettable experience which I would do again in a heartbeat. Don't be put off by the common sleeping quarters. The upper deck has more than ample space for the number of guests onboard. When they set up the mattresses and bedding at night, I guarantee that you will have as good a quality of sleep, if not better, than if you were sleeping inside a cabin. You will be well fed (if not overfed). The ship crew, consisting of a cook, his assistant, a boat engineer/carpenter, a master of navigation, a tender boat operator and a bosun, are all cool people and do their utmost to give you the best experience possible. As for the main reason for going on a liveaboard, the diving is some of the most spectacular you will ever do. Ikan Biru will cover all of the top dive sites in the national park's north and central regions over the 4 days. The dive guides are open to specific requests if within their means...while it wasn't on the original trip plan, I made the request at the beginning of the tour to dive at Tatawa Kecil and the request was granted the following day. An entertaining dynamic between the duo of French and British dive guides, but clearly a good working partnership between two people who take their jobs seriously. Their in-depth knowledge of the local tidal conditions means you will reach dive sites at the best times and when sea conditions are most favourable, and in most cases when nobody else is there! One of the trip's memorable moments came while filling in my logbook in the kitchen quarters at night, listening to the two guides seated next to me planning the itinerary for the following day, and hearing them discuss tides and currents as if it were science.
- Recommended for
- The selection of dive sites and good planning that went into timing each dive. Excellent knowledge of local tidal conditions. Staff were all cool people.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Julian F
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Germany
Just perfect
It was an incredible trip - everything was absolutely perfect and sleeping on deck was the best choice we could have made!
- Recommended for
- Food. Guides. Sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Julian K
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Switzerland
Better diving in Komodo doesn't get better than this
The staff was super friendly, the dive sites were great, you can meet new people super easily. Sleeping on the deck is perfect, because a fresh wind cools down nicely.Overall, highly recommended🤙
- Recommended for
- Sleeping on the deck, Motivated people on the ship, Top dive sites of Komodo
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- 10 Exceptional
- Anastasia P
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France
Magic
The dives were magical! Harold is very pedagogical and always makes sure to bring us to the spots at the best time, according to the tides and so that we avoid the crowds. The team is very caring, the food is delicious and served in abundance. The boat is very friendly and it is really nice to sleep on deck with the fresh air and the sound of the waves.I really loved it and I already want to go back!
- Recommended for
- Conviviality, expertise, food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alexandra D
- Canada
Will book this one again in a few years
For me this was a family style, diving punk pirate experience. You get the real stuff for an affordable price, and they know how to plan their dive schedule so you get the most of it. If I can book it again in a couple years, I will.
- Recommended for
- Equally: the guides/crew, the food, and of course the dive sites
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- 10 Exceptional
- Peter M
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United Kingdom
The best thing I've ever done, don't waste money on a boat twice as expensive
The crew are amazing, so helpful, brilliant cook and good coffee. Our guides were so knowledgeable and able to cater to everyone's ability and deliver the best diving I've ever experienced. If your apprehensive about the sleeping on deck don't be it's such a good vibe, (it rained and was fine) we had people from 20-60+ all enjoyed every moment. Wake up and watch dolphins passing by with your coffee dive one of the best sites in your life before breakfast. Eat amazing food and dive some more .Then swim under the milky way with bioluminescence all around you. What more do you want?
- Recommended for
- Incredible diving. Amazing crew and food. Brilliant group vibes, not shut away in cabins,sleeping under the stars.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Marialucrezia L
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Italy
Great experience!!
Amazing:)
- Recommended for
- Crew. Dives. Food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Anna-Lena J
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Australia
Amazing experience
Incredible diving, amazing scenery, crew was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, simple but comfortable boat - loved sleeping on the top deck.
- Recommended for
- Boat Crew. Fantastic diving. Great food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Max W
- United Kingdom
Great trip
Amazing trip. My guide was kind and informative, helpful, answered any questions you had happily. Food was amazing, boat was perfectly big enough. 12 dives and 4 days on the boat was perfect amount for me. There are some really expensive liveaboards, this one was a lot cheaper and still 5 star experience. I would recommend this to anyone who loves diving and wants to check out Komodo. Thank you to my guide Harold and the kind boat staff. Max 🇬🇧: )
- Recommended for
- It. Was. Amazing.
