Neomi, Indonesia

Amazing experience with fantastic friendly crew .An unforgettable memory

The whole trip was a brilliant experience from start to finish . We were made welcome from the moment we stepped aboard to the moment we left . Fantastic

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Fantastic crew. Great food. Amazing itinery.

02 Dec, 2024

Great dive boat for adventures in and out of the water

The Neomi was a comfortable boat with fabulous guides offering a well paced dive schedule with a few other activities to break up the diving, The boat accommodations were relaxing with good air conditioning in both sleeping and dining areas and plenty of deck space for reading, relaxing and star gazing.

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Safe and comfortable dive experiences. Conversations with fellow divers. Manta ray encounters.

24 Jan, 2025

Lots of charm and a relaxed atmosphere!

The general atmosphere among the staff as well as the guests was very relaxed and warm.

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Staff. Eat. Equipment.

24 Dec, 2024

Experience of a lifetime in special Raja Ampat!

Diving with reef sharks for the first time in my life was an experience I will never forget. To be equally treasured were the close-ups of manta rays gliding right in front of us. Wobbagong Sharks on multiple dives. Amazingly lucky to see and watch the Raja Ampat Walking Shark on a night dive, for about 3 minutes. The range of coral and marine life in general was breathtaking. Lovely fellow guests on the Liveaboard. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff and crew. While the vegan food was very good, it could have been improved slightly as on occasions there were only some snack choices for non-vegans. I would definitely dive and travel with the Neomi team again! Thank you so much :)

Recommended for

Diving, dive guides, scenery

09 May, 2023

Best experience in 15 years

Truly exceptional - I can’t be too positive about my experience on Neomi and it was by some distance my best liveaboard in 15 years. It was exceptional from start to finish and in every dimension. I guess the crew can’t take all the credit for the dives. Sharks on every dive- hunting or sleeping, Octupuses, manta, snakes, Nudis, but they knew where to be when and my dive guide Bawa must have eyes on the back of his head. He doesn’t miss a thing. Every member of the crew made me feel at home and so well cared for. Generous, attentive and all with a smile. The food was great and always plenty of it. My cabin was bright, clean and had pristine sheets, a powerful shower and was cleaned daily. I was travelling alone and shared the boat with the owner, Mr Ronnie, and his beautiful family. It was wonderful to be treated like part of his family all week. There is so much more of Indonesia to explore and I will definitely be booking with Neomi.

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Exceptional crew. Exceptional accommodation. Exceptional diving.

24 May, 2025

Great indonesian cruise

Liveaboard Dive Cruise Review – M/V Neomi (Indonesia) The cruise aboard the Neomi was, overall, a highly positive experience, fully meeting expectations in terms of hospitality, comfort, and the quality of onboard services. Customer care was exemplary: the entire crew demonstrated unfailing courtesy, availability, and a genuine service-oriented attitude. The cabin offered a high level of comfort, and hygiene standards – both in the accommodations and in common areas – remained consistently excellent. This had a significant impact on the overall quality of the stay on board. Some critical aspects are worth reporting. Although functional and comfortable, the Neomi showed a particularly limited cruising speed, which is presumably linked to the age of the vessel. This resulted in very lengthy transfers – in some cases exceeding 15–18 hours – which inevitably restricted the number of dives that could be carried out on at least two days of the itinerary. While the route itself implied considerable navigation time, the actual slowness of the vessel, especially in comparison with similar past experiences, had not been fully understood in advance. The dives were all very beautiful, varied, and of considerable interest. Nevertheless, an additional area for improvement should be highlighted: the entire diving schedule was managed from support tenders rather than from the main vessel. In principle, this approach is correct, as it increases flexibility and allows for more precise positioning on dive sites. However, due to positioning inaccuracies and occasional organizational shortcomings, the drop-off point did not always coincide with the optimal entry location. As a result, divers were at times forced to fin against the current for prolonged stretches – an unnecessary effort that detracts from comfort, especially when diving from small tenders where exact positioning should be ensured. Communication and dive briefings The most significant structural limitation of the cruise concerned communication. The crew’s command of English – including the Cruise Director and Dive Master – was markedly limited, despite their evident commitment and positive attitude. This shortfall had a direct impact on the quality of dive briefings, which were often essential and lacked sufficient verbal detail. It should be acknowledged, however, that the dive sites were illustrated with very clear and accurate drawings, which were genuinely useful for planning. Still, a stronger focus on developing communication skills remains, in my view, a key priority to secure more comprehensive and professional information delivery. The cruise on the Neomi remains, overall, a valuable experience: the high quality of onboard services, the attention to guests, the impeccable cleanliness, and the beauty of the dives are undeniable strengths. A few elements – particularly cruising speed, accuracy in positioning support boats, and the crew’s language proficiency – represent clear improvement areas which, if addressed, would significantly enhance the overall standard of the offer. With a limited number of targeted measures, the Neomi has all the potential to position itself as a benchmark liveaboard experience in the Indonesian region.

Recommended for

Confort on the boat. Crew service and friendliness. Diving spots and conditions.

02 Dec, 2025