Ilike, Indonesia

Name: Raja Ampat - Halmahera - North Sulawesi (Sorong - Bitung)
Start: 2027-03-19
End: 2027-03-31
Location: Indonesia

8.9 Fabulous

Nitrox available
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 357 / day Check dates

“Sea turtle hatching is wonderful; ”
Ming yeung Kuris Y, Hong Kong

Highlights

Diverse itineraries covering top dive areas
Spacious dive deck with underwater camera area
Indonesian and International cuisine

The beautiful Ilike Indonesia is a traditional phinisi offering year-round trips in the stunning Indonesian archipelago. Itineraries cover dive areas such as Raja Ampat, East Flores, the Forgotten Islands, Alor, Triton Bay, and Komodo National Park and vary from short 5-night trips to longer 13-night trips. Onboard dive facilities include the spacious dive deck at the front of the boat, underwater camera setup and preparation area, 2 dive tenders for pick up and drop off, and nitrox for those certified (extra charge).

Topside, the MSY Ilike liveaboard caters to just 16 guests in 8 cabins. Each cabin has air-conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, and port holes. Social areas include an indoor seating area and a spacious sundeck with loungers and hammocks - the perfect place to relax in-between dives or unwind with a cocktail at the end of the day whilst enjoying the spectacular Indonesian sunsets. The onboard chef freshly prepares meals - a mix of Indonesian and International cuisine, which will be served in either the salon with an open kitchen or the outdoor seating area protected from the wind.

Let the experienced and professional crew of the MSY Ilike Indonesia help you create a dive holiday to remember in this special part of the world. Book online today.

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30 Nov

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,392

FULL

12 Dec

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,392

FULL

24 Dec

11 Days / 10 Nights

Last space for men only.

$ 4,880

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06 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,573

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16 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,573

FULL

26 Jan

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,594

FULL

07 Feb

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,594

FULL

19 Feb

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 5,615

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05 Mar

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 5,615

FULL

19 Mar

13 Days / 12 Nights

$ 6,126

FULL

03 Apr

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 4,084

FULL

14 Apr

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 5,105

FULL

Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (€60-120 / trip), Port Fees (€30 / day).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (€9 / day), Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear (€4 / day), Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet (€90 / package), Massage.

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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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Outdoor Dining
Observation Deck
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Full-board Option
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

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

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, and Indonesian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Length: 40 m

Cruising speed: 8-10 knots

Engines: 2 x 320 PS/6 cylinders / 11051 ccm

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 8

Water capacity: 6500 liters

Fuel capacity: 8000 litres

Freshwater maker: 10000 liters per day

Boat navigation and safety

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

Ilike Reviews

8.9 Fabulous

Vessel

8.4
Crew

8.8
Food

9.6
Diving

9.1
Value

8.8

10 Exceptional
Anna H
Spain

A fantastic and unforgettable experience
My experience aboard the Ilike liveaboard was simply spectacular. From the first moment, everything was perfectly organized and there was a close and professional atmosphere that made the trip even more special.The crew is exceptional: attentive, friendly and always with a smile. You can see the passion they have for what they do and the care with which they treat divers, both in and out of the water. Always ready to help, answer any questions and make sure every dive was safe and memorable.The food was another great highlight. Varied, hearty and delicious, with options for all tastes. After each dive, it was a real treat to get back on the boat and enjoy well-prepared dishes, snacks and drinks that made you feel at home.And of course, the dives were amazing. Well-selected dive sites, clear and detailed briefings, and a perfect rhythm that allowed you to enjoy each dive to the fullest. Spectacular marine life, excellent conditions and the peace of mind of knowing that you are in the hands of a very experienced team.In short, the IlIike is not just a liveaboard, it is a complete experience: world-class diving, a wonderful crew, excellent food and memories that stay forever. I would definitely repeat and recommend it 100% to any diving lover.
Recommended for
Crew. Dives. Food.
19 Jan, 2026

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
yoonjeong C
South Korea

Supreme crew members made our Komodo trip safe and special
The diving sites were amazing with healthy reefs and diverse marine lives from Pigmy Seahorse to Manta Ray. The crew members made sure that the current was not too strong (but it's Komodo) and cheerfully greeted divers after each dive.
Recommended for
Beautiful wooden ship, friendly crew members, amazing marine lives
30 Aug, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Vesa R
Finland

Well spent 2 weeks
Mantas are always awesome.
Recommended for
Dives, divers, and boat crew
09 Jan, 2023

10 Exceptional
Owen L
Australia

I got every cent worth of value for my money and I highly recommend this boat for experienced divers and underwater photographers.
The experience was top class. The boat was well maintained and the staff were attentive. The diving met and surpassed expectations. The food was, as always, in abundance, and very good, no matter your dietary requirements. Nothing negative to say.
Recommended for
The variety of space on the boat and the food. The dive guides and safety. The attention to detail in dive briefings and understanding on goals for each dive.
21 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jonathan T
Malaysia

Great diving experience in Raja Ampat
Made great friends and enjoying the diving throughout.
Recommended for
Friendly and knowledgeable crew. Amazing dive sites covered. Ample amounts of space to relax onboard.
27 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Bob F
Australia

Outstanding
Expert dive guides, all staff helped us prepare for dives and convalesce and quickly recharge afterwards
Recommended for
Fantastic staff and facilities, comprehensive & excellent dive selection, superb holiday
04 Sep, 2023

9.2 Superb
Sibylle B
Switzerland

Can't wait to go back on the Ilike!
The 30 mantas at Manta Alley, the frogfish and its little eyes, the splendor of the sites each having something special to discover, the evenings watching the shooting stars on deck, the precise and fun briefings at the same time, the hoohoos of the crew when we came back from diving, the beauty of the Ilike with all sails out, the care with which each member of the crew does their job, starting with the Liveboard director, David, who creates an atmosphere that is both warm and professional. In short, it was 12 days of joy and magnificent dives
Recommended for
The top dives - the crew as efficient as they are adorable - the sweetness of life on the Ilike
13 Sep, 2018

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
Catherine C
Hong Kong

Memorable trip on Ilike
I had an excellent trip on Ilike. Love all the staff who helped out with cleaning our gear after dives and handing them out before each dive. Excellent service. Food was so great that it’s hard not to gain weight. Choices of dive sites were lovely too. We managed to see a whole lot of animals.
Recommended for
Outstanding crew who helped with gear all the times before and after dives. Food was excellent. Everything was so delicious.. Dive site choices/ itinerary was nice. We got to see many different things..
13 Dec, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
KYONGHWA J
South Korea

Fantastic diving experience
Wonderful diving in misool and Raja Ampat.
Recommended for
Wonderful diving. Friendly staff. Well organized diving schedule.
17 Mar, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Ming yeung Kuris Y
Hong Kong

Good arrangement and efficiency
Sea turtle hatching is wonderful; hammer head sharks, Merlin, and a friendly traditional songs performance ending.
Recommended for
Comfortable cabin, nice and friendly crew, Merlin
01 Jul, 2024

55 reviews

8.9 Fabulous
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9.2 Superb
Stanley D
Netherlands

A unique and memorable experience on a more traditional wooden sailboat
Alot of varied dive sites with differing topography. More of a traditional sailing feel without all those unneeded luxuries. Crew was very nice. Amazing scenery along the way. As a more novice diver, the team accommodated my skill level well.
Recommended for
great dive guides and dives, unique boat, sunsets!!
19 May, 2023

9.2 Superb
Heung L
Hong Kong

well planned itinerary with excellent guides and crews
Excellent divesites with good planning minimized the effort against currents.
Recommended for
Good planning, dive guides and captain, Top notch divesites
10 Feb, 2024

8.0 Very good
Lisa K
United States

The best diving in the world!
The biggest schools of fish I've ever seen- a "tornado" of jacks, loads and loads of glass fish all around the bommies, and the most colorful, vibrant corals. Of all the places in the world I've dove, this was my most favorite and worth the 40+ hours of air travel to get here!~
Recommended for
Huge schools of fish, great friends, super fun crew
27 Jul, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Mohamed N
Egypt

11 perfect nights from Raja Ampat to Ambon.
11 nights from Raja Ampat to Ambon including Missol and Banda islands, The nature both above and underwater was wonderful. Healthy reefs, massive schools of fishes, guides did good job spotting rare species. Because all the long crossings were done at night, we maximized our diving time and still got to rest. As usual in Indonesia, crew and dive guides do their best to accommodate every request and make everyone happy. Trip was perfectly completed with a visit to Banda Neira and a beach sunset on a sandbank. Fantastic boat and route.
Recommended for
Long but well planned route, expert cruise director.. Spacious boat, lot of storage for gear and cameras.. Real value of money..
14 Sep, 2026

8.4 Very good
Guancong M
Hong Kong

Great boat, Great diving
My 2nd cruise in Raja Ampat. Glad to see some of the dive sites are still supreme! Ilike is overall a very good boat. The price is not cheap for us but considering the number of dives, it's actually good value. Cabin are communal areas are comfortable, although hygiene department is a bit of a let down. I love the Indonesian crew. But the boat is clearly more catered towards European guests, and has a healthy dose of sophistication. Although I cannot say I love this vibe, but at least I understand this is the mater of personal taste. The cruise directors and two out of three divemasters are European, they did a fantastic job in organizing everything from divings, activities to other daily matters.
Recommended for
Divemaster, Crew, Divings
27 Dec, 2017

10 Exceptional
Jonathan L
United States

Five-star service, five-star treatment and five-star diving.
The diving in Misool was world-class, as were our dive guides. The muck diving later on was fantastic and steaming up to and stopping and swimming on the Equator was a unique experience.
Recommended for
The diving, the diving and the diving
24 Feb, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Vincent G
France

Nice cruise
Welcome, support, friendliness, kindness of the whole crew.Superb cruise in a great location.
Recommended for
Exceptional friendliness of the crew / flawless organization
18 Oct, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Sanjay N
India

Raja Ampat diving with ilike
Excellent variety of coral reefs Spotting manta, blue ring octopus, night dives
Recommended for
Good dive guides, excellent food, nice boat
18 Apr, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Xavi E
Spain

Great liveaboard with super friendly staff and good knowledge of the dives sites.
Great dive sites, trying to satisfy your expectations in terms of what to see, food and staff are amazing.
Recommended for
Food, Staff, Boat comfort for divers
26 Mar, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
vincent L
United States

Excellent and unforgettable
On last date with sunset dinner and celebrate safe diving!
Recommended for
Diving guide, crews devoution, safety
18 Apr, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
JOHANNES CHRISTIAN P
Germany

Outstanding crew ensured a fantastic experience
Outstanding crew ensured a fantastic experience.
Recommended for
The crew was outstanding. A very well run ship!. Fantastic cruise director.
05 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Kathleen A
United States

The most amazing trip of a lifetime
I cannot say enough about the crew and the adventure. Everything was carefully choreographed to ensure that you had the best experience. The crew went to great lengths to ensure that we were able to enjoy diving and I felt absolutely loved and cared for. It was an experience I’ve not had on any other live aboard and I’ve done many. Everything you needed was at your fingertips and everyone treated you as though you were the most special passenger. I was a solo traveler, but felt right at home. I was nervous to drive as I hadn’t been diving for a long time. Guides and the dive briefings were fabulous. Everyone was there to make sure I was safe and had an experience of a lifetime. I laughed so much. It was as though we were on a luxury boat without the cost. Everything you needed was done for you. You just had to breathe and jump into the water. If you want to experience the real treasures of Raja Ampat - this ship and its crew are for you. I will go again with this company - something I’ve never done before, because the experience was so profound.
Recommended for
Staff, boat, diving professionalism
09 Feb, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Ashlynn H
United States

Absolutely booking with them again!
It was amazing! There was adequate breaks between dives to ogle photos from the prior dive, eat/drink, take a nap, or just soak in the amazing scenery. Very well organized and communication was amazing, even when it was a developing situation due to someone getting DCS. They took care of us like family. I rented all my gear, except mask and they were all amazingly taken care of and when the mouth piece wearing out they replaced it before I even had a chance to mention it.
Recommended for
Organization and communication. Dive briefs and communication of expectations for the dive. Personalities of the crew: there were always little jokes and cheers and water being advertised as more than just water to hydrate us: “wine before your dive?” Haha.
21 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
CHIA MEI C
Taiwan

A trip I will never forget in my life
As a guest who used to work on a liveaboard before. I have to say Ilike has done a very good job. Although there were some unexpected things happened during the trip, the cruise director handled it very well. If you travel on a liveaboard, it is important to be flexible and just enjoy every moment you have on the boat. I had a wonderful time with the crew members and guests on the boat. It will always be a beautiful memory in my heart. Thank you to all the crew members who made this trip happen.
Recommended for
Super helpful and friendly crew members. Thoughtful services. Happy and loving atmosphere on the boat.
29 Oct, 2024

9.2 Superb
Daniel G
United Kingdom

An amazing week on Ilike!
It was a great trip, the diving conditions were not perfect for Raja Almost, but we still saw a lot, and the cruise director did her best to select dive spots where we would see the most different life. The staff were all super helpful, friendly, and great fun, which really added to the experience. The rental gear was good, and the boat was spacious, comfortable, and clean. The food was fantastic and varied, the sit down three course meal for dinner was a nice bit of luxury! The two land excursions were also fun.
Recommended for
Great diving. The people - cruise director, staff, guests. Comfort - spacious dive deck, areas to relax, nice dinghies.
05 May, 2026

9.2 Superb
Gerwin W
Australia

Amazing experience overall.
This was no doubt one of the best diving trips I have done. Yes the dive sites were amazing, but the positive experience would not have happened if not facilitated by the Ilike boat crew. They all worked well as a team; They have a system that worked well, everyone remembered which equipments were whose etc - they were all ready for each dive. A big shout out to Cruise Director Eduard who led the team by example. He was very knowledgable and adjusted the itinerary to maximise our diving experience. Overall, a very memorable experience. Thank you!
Recommended for
Crew, dive sites, experience.
08 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
Maxime A
France

Amazing trip
The crew systematically goes the extra mile to offer a service that is above what other liveaboards offers. The director and dive masters are very knowledgeable about local dive sites and are able to guide us to amazing sites while avoiding the crowd and adapting to the weather. Also special mention to the chef as the food was great the whole week, everything homemade on board.
Recommended for
Amazing service, great food, very experienced director.
17 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
Henry T
Netherlands

A deeply impressive experience of what is without a doubt one of the best dive sites in the world
The cruise director Clement is an extremely experienced dive guide and has a lot of knowledge about marine life. The crew was fantastic with their service, help and additional comforts including massages and delicious food. The selection of dive sites is the best a diver can dream of and the journey along the islands is simply wonderful.
Recommended for
Actual encounter with extraordinary marine life. Experienced dive guides. Service on board.
07 May, 2025

9.2 Superb
Nicolai H
Austria

Beautiful boat and best crew ever
The friendly and highly capable crew is what makes the stay on this beautiful wooden Penisi boat special! I love the way everything was taken care of, be it offering great food for everyone at all times, arranging diving and making sure all we had to do was hopping onto the tender as well as providing a perfect back-up plan when the weather didn't make it easy for us. Cabins are comfortable and the suites very spacious. Please note that it is a wooden boat, meaning it can be a bit noisy with all the creaking and cracking during sailing. But that is part of the experience and didn't affect our sleep at all. The common areas are spacious and well taken care of and food was tasty with plenty of choice of local and international dishes including nice options for guests with special dietry requirements. Best part for me was making the joint decision amongst crew dircetor and our group to do some exploration dive where it seemed interesting and we had exceptional dives.
Recommended for
The lovely crew made this trip truly special!. Planning, setting up and doing extraordinary dives. Exploration diving at uninhabited islands.
23 Sep, 2024

9.2 Superb
Alexander H
Germany

Special Trips with a very good Team
very good reefs, Piaynemo by sunrise, Triton Bay, Whale shark diving, very good diveguides, top staff (friendly, helpfull, every time a smile), nice wooden boat, amazing food
Recommended for
Top intact reefs, Whale shark, very good atmosphere on Board,
16 Dec, 2022