Samambaia Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.5 Exceptional - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“The Samambaia was beautiful, comfortable and luxurious. ”
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 / trip), National Park Fees ($75-250 / trip), Port Fees ($75-100 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities ($20 / day), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course ($250 / day), Private Dive Guide ($450-950 / trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($350-450 / day), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage (Rp500,000).
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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- 9.5 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.7
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.2
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- 10 Exceptional
- David G
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United States
Best Liveaboard trip yet, great experience
Really enjoyed the diving, the schedule and all the diverse sites and different creatures and especially the 2 Manta Dives.
- Recommended for
- The diving, the crew and the dining
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mark W
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Australia
The best holiday and destination we have even been to
Seeing our first beautiful ocean Manta Ray. Cave swimming. Raw beauty of the area.
- Recommended for
- Diving, afternoon adventures and the food. Everything was the best
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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
- 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
- John S
- United States
World Class
Komodo National park diving is world class. Food is out of this world and fresh. El toro our dive guide is top notch boat is immaculate and well kept Owner Gia Paulo is a fantastic human being.
- Recommended for
- Professionalism of the crew, commitment to safety and service
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- 10 Exceptional
- CARLOS L
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Brazil
By far, this trip was one of the best diving trip of my life!
Os lugares que foram escolhidos para mergulhar. O ultimo lugar que mergulhei (Mike's place), vai ficar, eternamente, em minha memória. o lugar, os peixes e a quantidade e a beleza dos corais duros !
- Recommended for
- DIVE, CREW and DANIEL
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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
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Daniel F
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Switzerland
Banda Sea Cruise
Great new boat with very high standard of service and awesome food.
- Recommended for
- Boat, Crew, Food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ann K
- United States
Perfectly Run Intimate Adventure
The diving was the main highlight as it should be. The crew made sure we got to sites when other divers weren’t there. They sent a launch out before every dive to check currents and activity. I guess it’s the luck of the draw, but every single guest was wonderful. The rooms are gorgeous, spacious, and tastefully decorated. There was always hot water for showers.The cook made impossibly good food for a boat. There was homemade ice cream, Italian and Asian food. I don’t eat meat, and they seamlessly accommodated that. There’s an espresso machine on the boat. Soft drinks and beer come with your fare. You can bring wine for a corking fee. The sun deck is lovely. They did my laundry at no charge. Transfers to and from the airport were perfect.
- Recommended for
- The boat is very well organized, which is the main thing. Compared to the last boat I was on, which was VERY high-end, this one has better food and seemingly ceaseless hot water, a more fun-loving crew, and the owner was on board.
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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.
