Samambaia Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.6 Exceptional - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“The crew were delightful and extremely helpful. ”
Highlights
Samambaia is a new traditional wooden Phinisi sailing in some of the best areas of Indonesia. Climb aboard and be welcomed to luxury and comfort, where the focus is on the finer details and guests' needs.
On board the Samambaia, the 18 experienced, professional, and friendly crew are on hand to help to create an unforgettable journey. Guests are catered to with delicious international cuisine cooked fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients and freshly prepared bread and pastries. For relaxation, guests can choose the partially shaded sundeck with comfortable loungers and enjoy the spectacular Indonesian views or a relaxing massage from the onboard masseuse.
Catering to only 14 guests, The Samambaia Boat has 6 tastefully decorated cabins on the lower deck and a beautiful Master cabin on the main deck with stunning 180° sea views. Each cabin has a private en-suite bathroom, under-bed storage, wardrobes, and individually controlled AC.
Divers and snorkelers alike will marvel at the underwater beauty of Indonesia, with unique cruises to Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Alor, and Komodo. Divers can enjoy spectacular day and night diving and various activities during the surface intervals, such as scenic rides through lagoons and coves, trekking, visits to secluded beaches, and whale watching. While the Samambaia Yacht is new, the crew and dive guides have years of experience there.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Wakeboarding, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (150-250 USD per trip), National Park Fees (75-250 USD per trip), Port Fees (75-100 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (20 USD per day), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (200 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (350-450 USD), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage (500,000 IDR).
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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Samambaia Reviews
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.8
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.4
- Value 9.3
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- 10 Exceptional
- Robert G
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United States
We have been diving on liveaboards since 1990, this is the best vessel and crew we have experienced in 28 years!
Rest assured, you won't be disappointed with the Samambaia. The crew members are intelligent, foresighted, and genuinely interested in accommodating your simplest request. Serge, the vessel coordinator, is a detail person, and acts promptly and efficiently with all verbalized requests and some non-verbalized. On the 2nd day he noticed that I was not eating the starchy carbs, from that point on I had in place, extra vegetables and fruit. Little things like this can make a trip. The vessel was constructed in 2015 and Gian Paolo, the owner, ensured that his vessel would address the short comings in every liveaboard he had previously experienced. He accomplished his goal with flying colors. The rooms are spacious, plenty of storage space, bathrooms are well above par and the dive deck and tender operations smooth and hassle free. Dive briefings are professional, understandable and well presented. Lastly the entire crew is most accommodating, they never say "no" if it can reasonably be accomplished.
- Recommended for
- Serge, the vessel coordinator; the crew; and the owner's attention to vessel detail during construction.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Amanda
- United States
The absolute BEST!
There are not enough words to describe how amazing this trip was! From the boat, the crew, the food, the luxury.. all was a 10+!!!
- Recommended for
- The crew was amazing!. The boat is the best live-abaord I have ever been on, comfortable, clean, gorgeous!. The diving, dive staff, and overall atmosphere!.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- john C
- United States
Our experience was phenomenal!
The highlights of the trip were the knowledge and attention of the dive guides. They turned every dive and every excursion into an adventure for the mind as well as the senses. Getting to see Komodo dragon and giant fruit bats soaring overhead are experiences that will last a lifetime. The atmosphere created on board by Gian Paolo, Serge, Frankie was familial and fun. Our experience was absolutely amazing.
- Recommended for
- The three best things about the trip were the dives, the dive guides and crew, the boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jemma K
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United Kingdom
Samambaia Magic!
Visited some great dive sites in south and central raja. Vis was not as good as we had hoped but the coral and fish were stunning! The boat and crew were so wonderful and really made the trip!
- Recommended for
- Dive masters were amazing. Food was delicious.. Boat was fabulous and well maintained by crew..
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- 9.2 Superb
- Kai K
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Finland
Holiday to be remembered.
Crew was amazing. Very good diving in Misool. Nice afternoon activities. Totally amazing trip.
- Recommended for
- Master cabin. Crew. Diving.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Fernando F
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Uruguay
Very nice boat
The hole trip was very nice.
- Recommended for
- the cabin, the crew, the meals
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- 10 Exceptional
- Guillermo G
- United States
Great Banda Sea
First class scuba diving places with spectacular marine life
- Recommended for
- The places in the Banda Sea, particularly Manuk island with its snakes. The friendly and attentive service from the entire crew. The Indonesian-style food, delicious every day..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Amanda
- United States
Best Liveaboard in Indonesia
The best liveaboard I have ever done. This being my second trip, I will never use another boat for this area! Staff are above and beyond amazing, the chef is extraordinary, and the care and attention to detail on guests, dives, equipment etc. are beyond reproach.
- Recommended for
- Staff. Diving. Boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ryan S
- United States
Stop looking. Samambaia is outstanding in every way
The specific highlight was when Serge, the cruise director, had to make a change in our plan. Because of Serge’s experience and extensive knowledge of the area, the “backup” dive ended up being an incredible dive with a dozen gorgeous mantas. The overall highlight was just how dependable and consistent the crew were. Everybody on Samambaia goes out of their way to make your experience extraordinary.
- Recommended for
- The entire crew is amazing, the itinerary is comprehensive yet flexible, comforts from bed to meals are five star
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christophe B
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France
Superb experience with MV Samambaia in East Flores and Alor
I particularly liked the professionalism and friendliness of the crew (Serge, the dives director, Gian Paolo who built the ship and the Indonesian crew), the beautiful boat, the quality of the Italian food and the superb dives in remote places where it would otherwise be very difficult to go (south Alor, Pura, Rusa...). I strongly recommend this ship and will definitely be looking at the next cruises!
- Recommended for
- The beautiful boat, the professionalism and friendliness of the divemasters and the crew, the quality of the food
