Supraba, Indonesia

Great week of liveaboard diving in Raja Ampat

I really enjoyed my week on Supraba. We got lucky and the boat wasn't fully booked, so there was more space and I got upgraded to a much nicer cabin. The crew was just amazing, always a smile on their faces, despite half of them being on fasting (Ramadan) mode. Always helpful, and the food very good. I definitely put on some weight! The dive sites were mostly really good, of course with a week of diving, there are usually a few dive sites that don't meet your expectations quite as much, where we saw some coral bleaching or waste on the surface. My favourite part was around the Fam Islands, I wished we would have spent even more time in that area. Visibility unfortunately wasn't as high as I was used to it from other places in Asia, not sure if this was as per usual or different. I also rented my equipment with them and everything was well taken care of and functioning. We never had to lift a finger, all our gear was set up by the crew for the next dive. Diving off the dinghy, they took care of lifting our gear into the boat, there was a ladder to get in etc. Very easy and holiday mode! In March, the weather was suprisingly often grey and rainy, but often we had the best dives when the weather was not the best. Overall, I would highly recommend this boat and itinerary for someone coming to Raja Ampat for their first time. Perhaps, if it is the second time, I would look into an itinerary heading to Misool or staying longer in the Fam islands, or other further away island groups.

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Great dive guides. Small group. Amazing dive sites.

12 Mar, 2025

The dive trip of a lifetime, with a ship and crew and marine life that superlatives just don’t do justice to.

I can’t say enough about the Supraba and her crew, including Maxi, Gibo, Ahsef, John, Like, Achman and all the others. They truly made this trip the most wonderful dive trip I’ve ever had. The dive sites in Central Raja Ampat were so pristine it was like those dive magazine spreads you just can’t believe aren’t AI, or those documentaries you’re sure depict places that no longer exist. But they exist, and this ship and crew make the journey magical and wonderful!

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Friendly and expert crew. Amazing dive sites. Well maintained and comfortable ship.

19 Feb, 2026

Truly memorable and awesome!

This is a true trip to remember... sailing around one of the most magical places ever - on a comfortable, clean and spacious vessel - being wonderfully looked after by the lovely crew.

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The crew were wonderful - attentive, professional and friendly.. The locations were awesome - the Supraba team knew exactly where and when to go to each.. Soooo much fresh, abundant and tasty food. A brilliant chef - who was very generous..

14 Sep, 2024

Smaller ship = less guests = more attention from dive guides

The Supraba is a smaller ship that has only 6 guest cabins, so typically a max of 12 guests. On this trip I was a solo guest with 5 couples. There are usually 2 dive guides, so divers are split into two groups. Additionally, if there are guests that snorkel, there will be a guide with them also. Our group had 6 divers with one that also snorkeled, so there were times each guide only had 2 or 3 divers. There are a variety of cabin styles. I was in the Wisnu which is probably the larger of the cabins. Each cabin had A/C and ensuite bathrooms with shower. The Wisnu cabin had good cabinet space in addition to a closet space. Some rooms did not have any cabinet or closet space. My cabin had a heavy wooden sliding door that would stick frequently making it very difficult at times to open. All meals were served outside unless bad weather and then would be moved into the inside lounge which is pretty small. Fortunately, we had nice weather. The meals all had an Indonesian flare and somewhat repetitive. Usually included fish, shrimp, chicken and/or beef. If you are not a fan of Indonesian food/spices, you will not have much choice. The crew was very attentive and pleasant. Most spoke English to varying degrees. The dive guides and cruise director spoke fairly good English. All dives were from two dinghies. You put your BC o in the dinghy which was very awkward. The diving included 3 day dives with a night dive most nights. Initially, the guides concentrated on finding macro ritters that most of us could not see without taking a photo and magnifying. After discussions with the guides, they changed to larger animals. The visibility was not as good as I hoped, but still in the 30-40 foot range. The water temperature was around 82 – 84 degrees. Being a smaller ship, the dive set up area can get a little crowed for suiting up in a wetsuit. The BC/tanks/fins are always ready in the dinghies. Entry is a backtroll. When finished diving, you hand your camera/BC to the dinghy driver then you fins, then climb the short ladder hanging over board. The cruise director was very meticulous with his schedules and could get a little snippy if anyone caused a variance. While the crew was very pleasant and attentive, the cruise director ruled with an iron hand. If you like liveaboards, but not the crowed ship, the Supraba is a good alternative.

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Small group for diving. attentive crew. dive guides knew the places to see what guests wanted to see.

12 Mar, 2026

Supraba made Raja Ampat a trip of a lifetime

Diving in Raja Ampat was a bucket list destination and the Supraba made the experience even more memorable. The wildlife and coral far exceeded expectations. Maxi, the cruise director, always gave clear, specific instructions on each day’s itinerary and was transparent upfront if schedules had to be changed due to unexpected events. LiKe, our dive master, and the rest of the boat crew gave us undivided rockstar attention, thoroughly spoiling us by preparing our gear so that we didn’t have to lift a finger. The food was superb. Huge shoutout to Gibson and John who prepared a huge array of delicious dishes for our breakfasts, lunches, teatime snacks, dinners, within the confines of a boat kitchen, including baking loaves of fresh bread! On the final day of the liveaboard, Maxi and team surprised us with an unexpected musical serenade. This is an incredible all-star team which we wouldn’t hesitate to join again. You won’t regret going with Supraba.

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Undivided attention from crew. Superb food in terms of quality and quantity. Safe diving instruction and guiding.

16 Feb, 2026

A truly fantastic experience in Komodo National Park

I had a totally fantastic 5D/4N on Supraba. The crew were all completely lovely and hospitable. The chef prepared exceptional meals and no one was left hungry. The diving was next level, a good combination between relaxed and challenging and you could really see how knowledgable the dive guides were. The crew prepared everything around the dives and we didnt have to lift a finger. The room was cool and comfortable (I was solo in the single bed room). The boat itself was quite beautiful with lots of spots to relax in the sun or shade. Aside from the diving the Komdo Dragon trek was a highlight as was the Padar sunset hike. Thanks to everyone on Supraba for making my first Liveaboard such a positive experience!

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The crew and their hospitality. Plentiful food. Dive guides.

26 Aug, 2025