Scubaspa Zen Liveaboard, Indonesia

Excellent boat comfort

“Hiking to the top of one of the islands, Kelly fish lake and mantas. ”

Christopher R, United States United States
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Highlights

  • Luxury liveaboard combining the best diving in Indonesia with Five Star service
  • Separate 21-meter diving boat (Maldives-style Dhoni). ZEN is the only operator in Indonesia that offers a two-boat service
  • Several additional services, including wellness packages offering spa treatments designed for divers, morning yoga, and guided excursions
  • Family cabins and private dining options are available
  • Itineraries visiting Raja Ampat, Komodo National Park & the Forgotten Islands

New to the Scubaspa fleet in 2020, Zen offers unique luxury diving cruises in Indonesia. The 53m Phinisi liveaboard caters to up to 18 guests in 9 fully-equipped luxurious cabins, each with a private en-suite bathroom, double or twin beds, and individually controlled AC. Boasting a wide array of additional onboard services, including a 5-star spa, yoga sessions, and high-end buffet and à la carte dining, ensures guests receive the highest level of satisfaction during their stay.

ZEN is the only operator in Indonesia that offers a two-boat service, with a separate 21-meter boat (Maldives style Diving Dhoni) for unparalleled diver comfort and up to 4 dives per day.

The main deck hosts the Dolphin Suite, Cowrie Suite, and the Owner Manta Suite, while below deck, there are a further 6 Sea Star suites. Also on the main deck is the al fresco restaurant, which serves 2 buffet-style meals and à la carte dinners, catering to all dietary needs. ZEN bar offers a wide range of spirits, cocktails, beers, and an extensive wine list, perfect for accompanying a meal or enjoying evening drinks. The onboard 5-star spa, located at the stern of the vessel in a secluded area, offers relaxing spa treatments to couples and individuals, with treatments designed especially to help our guests relax after days full of diving.

The Scubaspa Zen liveaboard offers exciting itineraries to some of Indonesia's top dive destinations, such as the world-famous Raja Ampat, Komodo, and the Banda Sea. Divers will have the chance to explore famous dive sites such as Manta Alley, Castle Rock, and Blue Magic. Indonesia hosts some of the world's best diving, and the crew of Zen of 24 will happily cater to our guests' needs in order to provide an unforgettable experience in one of the world's best diving destinations.

Easily book online for your next dive trip to Indonesia on the Zen liveaboard.


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Included: Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Kayaks, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet, Yoga.

Required Extras: 11% VAT, National Park Fees, Port Fees.

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Fishing, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage, Spa.

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

  • Laundry Service
  • Camera Station
  • Massage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Library
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Free Internet
  • Paid Internet
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Family Cabins
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Rooms with Balcony
  • Kayaks On-Board
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Naturalist Itineraries
  • Dedicated Local & International Crew
  • Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
  • Leisure Deck
  • Observation Deck
  • Bar
  • BBQ Area
  • Available for Charter
  • Spa
  • Naturalist Guide
  • Stand Up Paddleboard
  • Fishing

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Buffet style
  • Beer available
  • Snacks All Day
  • Vegan Options
  • Fine Wines Selection
  • Wine Available
  • Set Menu Dinner
  • Fine Cuisine
  • Beach BBQ
  • Welcome Cocktails
  • Al Fresco Dining

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

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

The crew speaks English and Indonesian.


Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.


Drawings & Vessel Layouts

#deckplan floorplan

Boat Specifications

  • Year built 2010
  • Year renovated 2020
  • Length 53 meters
  • Deck area 168 sqm
  • Beam 8 meters
  • Top speed 10 knots
  • Cruising speed 7 knots
  • Engines 1
  • Max guests 20
  • Number of cabins 9
  • Number of bathrooms 9
  • Tenders 2
  • Water capacity 5000 L
  • Fuel capacity 10000 L
  • Freshwater maker yes

Boat Navigation and Safety

  • Radar
  • 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
  • Fishfinder
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • Engine room CCTV
  • Crew trained in first aid
  • Emergency flares

Scubaspa Zen Reviews

  • 9.4 Superb
  1. Vessel
    9.8
  2. Crew
    9.2
  3. Food
    9.8
  4. Diving
    9.8
  5. Value
    8.6
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Christopher R
  • United States United States
It was the best dive trip ever

Hiking to the top of one of the islands, Kelly fish lake and mantas.

Recommended for
The staff was fantastic and Dom was wonderful leader
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Robert M
  • United States United States
A bucket list dream week

Good diving, good dive, masters, felt safe all the time. Good food and service. It’s a larger boat than most and has less movement and the little bit of rough water we had.

Recommended for
Person the diving! It was excellent! Aside from some cloudy skies, which impacted the light underwater, and the plankton, the visibility was not excellent, but still very good. The boat crew and staff were all excellent, friendly, and did their jobs well. Food was very good and plentiful. What sets this boat apart is the donni. It is a floating, dive deck, separate boat that follows the board, all your dive gear, compressors, and wet stuff stay on the Donni, and the Dive boat remains dry, Scuba spa Z is the only boat and Indonesia with this extra boat. Other boats use zodiacs which are fine , But for me, this was a big bonus
  • 10 Exceptional
  • savannah S
  • United States United States
Couldn’t have asked for a better first liveaboard experience

I stayed on Zeb Scuba Spa for a week and would absolutely come back second time. The crew, dive masters and management are an incredible team and work hard to make your stay the best it can possibly be. From the food, the upkeep of the spaces/private rooms, dive planning, accommodation, excursions off the boat and spa were exceptional. We unfortunately were hit with very uncommon rainy weather our week but the team made adjustments and still offered an array of fun activities and dive sites. This was my first time on a liveaboard and I think Zen Scuba Spa set the bar high. I appreciate the efforts of everyone working on that ship and will recommend to anyone interested in an experience like this. Oh and the second boat dedicated to diving and holding equipment/etc was a game changer.

Recommended for
Coral reef sites & fish, crew, meals
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Greg C
  • United States United States
Fun 11 days on Scuba Spa in Indonesia

My wife and I had a great time on the scuba spa, Indonesia. My wife doesn’t dive so she did the spa. I did scuba. Our guide Director, Dom, was awesome and very informative. My dive guide, Sammy, was also very knowledgeable and energetic, which was perfect. The food and service Was more than we could ask for. The crew was extremely attentive and pleasant. bottom line. We had a great trip and we look forward to doing it again.

Recommended for
Dive, spa and the collective camaraderie of crew, and guests
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Werner G
  • Germany Germany
Bestes Safariboot ever

That’s was a safari tour like a autopilot diving. Main of the divespots great . Good communication daily about the next steps . Great food and one of the best sun deck with a shelter . Dive team incl the Dhoni crew perfect . The cabins a big and clean . Very good housekeeping and top Bartender starting early morning up to late . Spa threapist are wonderful after 3 dives the day

Recommended for
Top staff team , top safariboat , Manager on the boat
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Danny W
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom
Thoughtful & well executed every step of the way

All of the people on board were amazing; the experience and service was beyond what was expected. Big respect to Lukas, Dom & the crew for making this happen every week

Recommended for
Crews attentiveness, dive locations & being on board
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Andrew Oliver W
  • Singapore Singapore
Best boat to spoil yourself

Diving

Recommended for
Diving, cabin, convenience
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Janet H
  • Australia Australia
Amazing experience with luxury, super care and superb diving.

From the first step on the boat we were welcomed with warm professionalism. The boat is a floating mansion and the crew are always trying their best to anticipate your every need. Our cruise director, Dom, lead his very fine crew with absolute precision to always ensure we received safe and friendly service. Our cabin was spacious and spotlessly maintained. The shower was larger than the one we have at home! We had a fabulous program of diving this amazing remote area of Indonesia. My husband, John, one month away from turning 80, kept up with the younger divers and did every available dive with mastery and enjoyment. At 74, I found my less experienced diving history and more cautious approach meant I was more easily tired and challenged by the diving demands. Dom to the rescue …and he became my exclusive Dive Master and “Buddy”, making sure I was supported in every descent and ascent from the fabulous underwater sights below. With Dom’s amazing ability to spot and identify everything underwater I was able to see amazing sealife – reef fish galore, turtles, rays, some big fish (I loved the giant purple Wrasse) and schools of hunting fish. I was delighted to be offered a combination dive/spa package. This enabled me to be treated by the beautiful Liidia who has magic hands. Shore excursions gave us the chance to see how the islanders live as well as learn about the long and interesting history of the spice islands. We had surprise social celebrations such as a welcome cocktail on the roof as well as a sunset drinks party, sitting on beanbags on an amazing beach at sunset (which seemed to last for hours and was so brilliant with glorious colours and everchanging awesome cloud shapes}. The delicious food was varied and abundant with a taste of many cuisines. Our liveaboard experience was one of the best of many travels and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Recommended for
The staff positive attitude and total dedication to us. The luxury of the boat. The diving.
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Tara H
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom
Above and beyond

The dhoni crew and how professional they were.Seeing the Komodo dragons on the beach by tender.

Recommended for
Crew
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Daniel O
  • Switzerland Switzerland
Like if you were home

From A to Z - High expectations fulfilled From Welcoming guests until Dive Briefings, immediate treatments on your wishes. Zen Team is fully oriented to their guests, boat is greatly organized and maintained and clean. Very comfortable in rooms, and lovely sundeck. Dom is a great dive guide, you see and feel his passion and great experience on diving the area, and expect a great sense of humor and availability throughout the all trip! And what original diving suit :) I will always keep this experience as one of the best of my liveaboards.

Recommended for
Dedicated Team, Boat Comfort, Spectacular Dives