Tiare Cruise, Indonesia

Name: Raja Ampat - Banda Islands - Ambon (Sorong - Ambon)
Start: 2027-04-14
End: 2027-04-26
Location: Indonesia

9.2 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 487 / day Check dates

“The crew works exceptionally hard to ensure all the guests are taken care of. ”
Yevgeniya M, Greece

Highlights

Option of air or Nitrox 32
Dedicated camera room for underwater photographers
Variety of local gourmet and international cuisine

The Tiare liveaboard offers year-round luxury dive cruises to Indonesia, exploring the world-famous dive areas of Komodo National Park, East Flores, Alor, the Forgotten Islands, Banda Sea, and Raja Ampat. Divers have the option of air or Nitrox 32 (certificate required), and all tanks are fitted with either DIN or international valves. Each diver will have their own diving station with individual storage and access to hot showers on the dive deck. Each diver will receive an ENOS beacon for added safety. There is a dedicated camera room for underwater photographers, comprising multiple charging stations and camera benches.

The luxurious Tiare phinisi caters to just 12 guests in 6 en-suite cabins, creating a more intimate experience. Each cabin has a hairdryer, AC, and fresh drinking water and also comes with added extras of mosquito repellant, toiletries, and a shore set (hat, towel, suntan lotion, and thermos). Social areas include the air-conditioned lounge with amenities such as a coffee machine, ice machine, juice extractor, herbal tea station, hot and cold water dispenser, drinks fridge, and red and white wine cellar. Meals are prepared fresh and are a variety of local gourmet cuisine and international dishes. All dietary requirements can be catered to with prior notice. Meals are served in the indoor lounge or on the main deck. Guests can also relax in the outdoor 'Bow Lounge,' an outdoor covered area perfect for enjoying the sea breeze and stunning views, or up on the sun deck to catch rays on the comfortable loungers.

The experienced and professional crew of the Tiare is on hand to help you to create a memorable dive vacation in Indonesia. Book online today to reserve your space.

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22 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,480

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30 Oct

12 Days / 11 Nights

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$ 7,040

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12 Nov

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21 Nov

12 Days / 11 Nights

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05 Dec

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28 Dec

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09 Jan

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09 Feb

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 7,150

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08 Mar

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 7,150

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02 Apr

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14 Apr

13 Days / 12 Nights

$ 7,020

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14 May

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 6,100

FULL

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

Required Extras: Park and Port Fees ($170-350 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox ($15 / day), Nitrox Course ($250 / activity), Private Dive Guide ($100 / day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($125 / day), Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage.

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Massage
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

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

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

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, Japanese, and Indonesian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2013

Year renovated: 2016

Length: 45.62 meters

Beam: 9 meters

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: Yanmar Turbo Diesel 500 hp

Max guests: 14

Number of cabins: 6

Number of bathrooms: 6

Water capacity: 10000 liters

Fuel capacity: 11000 liters

Freshwater maker: 2 x 3000 liters

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
Search light
Engine room CCTV

Tiare Cruise Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

9.6
Crew

9.1
Food

9.8
Diving

9.1
Value

8.7

10 Exceptional
James B
United States

Superb Experience on Tiare.
The crew lines up and cheers every time you return from a dive, reflection of a positive, friendly, helpful attitude that makes for a great voyage.
Recommended for
Cruise director Michel Hendrix, Friendly crew, Food A +++
26 Nov, 2019

9.2 Superb
Bert B
Germany

Diving holiday and cruise in one
In addition to the 3-4 dives a day, shore excursions, a BBQ on the beach and a snorkeling trip into a cave on the last afternoon were on the program. Everything is perfectly organized. Overall, absolutely recommended. Will eventually book another trip on the same boat.
Recommended for
The crew, the ship and finally Raja Ampat
21 Nov, 2022

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Guido Marco C
Switzerland

Excellent liveaboard experience aboard Tiaré
Beautiful boat, very comfortable and well maintained, with spacious cabins and excellent food. The crew was professional, friendly and attentive throughout the trip, and the diving operation was very well organized. Unfortunately, weather conditions forced us to significantly change our planned itinerary (Alor and Wakatobi instead of sailing east no the Forgotten Islands then Banda), but the team adapted well and still managed to offer some great diving. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and a liveaboard I would happily recommend.
Recommended for
Beautiful, comfortable and well maintained boat. Friendly and competent crew. Experienced dive guides.
26 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
Michelle H
United States

Unforgettable trip!
What a fantastic trip! Saw so many things... mantas,trevally, turtles, scorpionfish, frogfish, lionfish, nudis, black marbled ray, octopus, cuttlefish... and the corals were so beautiful. The dive guides did a great job and I appreciate each and every one of the crew members who helped make everything go so smoothly.
Recommended for
Amazing dives. Friendly, hardworking crew. Very comfortable accommodations.
19 Jul, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Yevgeniya M
Greece

Great trip, would recommend
Had a great trip to Raja Ampat. The crew works exceptionally hard to ensure all the guests are taken care of. The food and diving was excellent too.
Recommended for
The crew. Dive sites. Food.
13 Dec, 2024

7.2 Good
Jacquie M
United Kingdom

Incredible live aboard dive experience
Diving in Raj Ampat Manta Rays and incredible corals. Fantastic service on board with all requests taken care of.
Recommended for
The dive sites, the fantastic crew, the boat
12 Dec, 2022

9.2 Superb
William M
United Kingdom

Quite incredible experience, highly recommended. Raja amput is a wonderful remote place to dive
Fantastic
Recommended for
Diving experience. Onboard comfort and food. Friendliness of crew.
29 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Leonid B
Spain

Magnificent
Perfect organization, very comfortable boat, awesome dive
Recommended for
Ship, Crew, The Underwater World
21 Sep, 2018

Translated from Spanish

9.6 Exceptional
iouri M
United States

Great adventure
Adventure of my life
Recommended for
Diving, service, price
29 Jan, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Andrew W
Ireland

A fantastic trip with some amazing diving
Amazing diving around the Komodo islands, combined with a luxury boat, super friendly crew and absolutely delicious food. Highly recommended
Recommended for
The boat, the food, the crew
14 Oct, 2022

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9.2 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Narelle V
Australia

Raja Ampat done in style - such a wonderful adventure!
Too many highlights. Relaxed holiday with range of 2 to 4 dives per day combined with onshore activities including some hard (staired) climbs for amazing views, a trip to Jellyfish lake and culminating on a wonderful dinner on the beach. The diving was simply more than I imagined - frequent mantas, large schools of fish, octopus, endless soft and hard corals healthier than anywhere I have been, and amazing night dive at Sapokreng - the flamboyant cuttlefish! Mixed nationality passengers made for interesting conversations - a wonderful trip. Will definitely try to go again!
Recommended for
The Indonesian crew worked tirelessly and always with a smile, the casual chicness of the gorgeous boat and the amazing dive sites - like nothing I have seen and overload of Mantas!
21 Feb, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Julia Z
Netherlands

Epic trip!
Wonderful week, we were well taken care of by the staff with delicious food, dive briefings, taking care of the dive gear (never had to carry my own) and basically anything you asked for. Dive sites had amazing coral, great activities besides dives, plenty of room to chill on the boat.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Crew. Food!.
05 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Francesca C
Australia

Best first liveaboard experience
Absolutely unforgettable: incredible diving, pristine reefs, and amazing marine life on every dive. The crew was fantastic: professional, friendly, and made everything effortless. Comfortable boat, great food (I would have just preferred more Indonesian food 😂), and the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Couldn’t have asked for a better first liveaboard experience. Highly recommend.
Recommended for
The beautiful boat. The incredible staff. The wonderful dive sites.
26 Mar, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Marco C
Italy

MantaMan
Mantas, seahorses, MantaMan, kindness, weather…what u want more?
Recommended for
Crew, dives,location
22 Nov, 2023

10 Exceptional
LI MING C
Taiwan

Very good experience with a trip
Beautiful Komodo, luxurious and comfortable Tiare
Recommended for
Professional dive guides, delicious food, friendly team members
28 Aug, 2019

Translated from Chinese

10 Exceptional
Floyd B
United States

Quality bar none, will do Tiare Cruise again, enjoyed the whole experience.
The whole trip was quality , dive master dive instructor dive team very professional.
Recommended for
1-accommodations 2-dive staff 3-food quality and freshness
12 Sep, 2018

8.4 Very good
Frank G
Australia

Tiare live aboard in the Banda Sea
We loved the dolphins and jellyfish lake. The food was yum and the staff made us feel at home. Karaoke was very entertaining and the crew made diving as safe as possible and easy, carrying equipment and setting up.
Recommended for
Efficiency of crew and friendliness. Great boat and safe practices. Beautiful corals and interesting itinerary.
22 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
James R
United Kingdom

Diving Komodo in comfort with a full belly
My second liveaboard experience, thoroughly enjoyed my time exploring all around Komodo. The diving was the best I have experienced, in my limited exposure. The crew were constantly adjusting the schedule to adapt to the changing conditions. Special mention to the food, which was delicious and plentiful. Looking forward to finding time to return and dive Raja on this boat.
Recommended for
Dedicated crew keen to ensure everyone had the best time possible. Delicious food. Small dive groups.
03 Jul, 2025

8.4 Very good
Petter Kvinge T
Norway

Amazing boat - top diving
Diving!
Recommended for
Dive spots, cabins, friendly crew
04 Dec, 2018

10 Exceptional
Daniel W
Switzerland

Best place for relaxing holiday
The Tiare is the perfect boat for relaxed diving and holidays. The service and crew as well as the food for a dive boat beats everything we have seen on dive boats so far. The dive guides are deeply relaxed and look before each dive and new day where the best place is with the current and the fish. Thus, the dives are always at the best time and without other ships and divers on site.
Recommended for
Diving, Boat and Crew, Nature
11 Sep, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
VICTOR O
Singapore

Yes....this liveaboard is very nice
We were impressed by everything on board. Food served on board was excellent, boat facility is new and nice, dive trips are very well organised. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
Comfort, Friendly, Good Service
01 Apr, 2018

10 Exceptional
Virginia K
United States

Best liveaboard ever!
Our Misool sites were blizzards of fish and the healthiest soft and hard corals We’ve ever seen. The warm and friendly care the crew offered that met every need and expectation, night diving with so much to see.
Recommended for
The dive masters, the incredible, attentive crew, the amazing diving sites
14 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
Robert B
United States

How to Celebrate a Birthday
Celebrating my 73rd birthday on board with my daughter, the crew and other divers was a wonderful and very special experience. Time spent talking with the other divers and the crew. The epic diving including the manta cleaning station and school of devil rays, the various sharks (e.g., woebegone and walking), staggering beautiful coral and abundant and unusual fish life. The services connected with the diving including the terrific dive guides. The nights spent on the deck looking at the stars. All in all a perfect vacation and the Tiare is recommended without any hesitation.
Recommended for
The entire crew and the wonderful customer service. The excellence of the accommodations and the food. The great (and safe) diving)
28 Mar, 2019

10 Exceptional
Luis J
Chile

Simply formidable
100% recommended experience, it exceeded my expectations, the quality of the service and the details of the boat designed for the comfort of the passengers both for diving and for relaxing moments.The diving spots are wonderful, with the help of guides who know the area perfectly and who guide you during the dive to enjoy yourself to the fullest, without neglecting safety at any time.
Recommended for
The cordiality and concern of the crew, the guides always attentive to our requirements and concerned about our safety and the camaraderie between crew and passengers
21 Sep, 2023

10 Exceptional
Hannah D
United States

First, but not last liveaboard!
Great variety of snorkeling sites, plus hiking excursions for amazing photo ops, getting to know interesting fellow passengers and sharing stories, the "hero's welcome" cheer from boat crew upon dive returns!
Recommended for
Exceptionally tasteful boat interior, delicious fresh food, attentive service by crew
03 Apr, 2019

10 Exceptional
SHOUCHEN W
China

Although it is a little expensive, it is still very cost-effective! The quality level of the crew and the people accompanying them is quite high! The design of the boat is very simple and the style of
Huuuuuuge Manta!!!
Recommended for
The refresh juice at the return of each dive was especially delicious!! Every time I returned to the ship, I heard the cheers of the crew very kindly!! The atmosphere was very good when everyone had dinner!!
02 Apr, 2019

8.4 Very good
Stefan F
Germany

We will be back!
Fantastic ship built according to historical design and very well maintained. The cabins were tiptop - each with its own bathroom. Great crew - open-minded, friendly and always helpful. Due to the comparatively small number of guests compared to the size of the boat and the crew, sufficient space and very good service were always guaranteed (under and above water). The diving area was a dream and the dive guides were great. The guests were integrated into the shelter and safety was always a top priority.Drift dives, night dives, diving with manta rays, sharks, turtles, muck dive - everything was there.We would be happy to come back on board at any time!
Recommended for
Komodo diving area. Maximum number of guests = 12. Crew and atmosphere.
12 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Karl G
United States

Absolutely amazing dive trip with outstanding boat and crew and awesome dive sites and guides.
There were so many things about this trip that were excellent. From diving with mantas and huge schools of fish to searching for small shrimp and nudibranch, the dives offered so much incredible sea-life to see. Bubbling sands, underwater seamounts, and numerous pristine reefs. Also, a lot of sea turtles. Would definitely return to do it again!
Recommended for
Number and diversity of dives/sites. Service of the guides and crew. Quality of the accommodations and living spaces.
19 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Chastity R
United States

Trip of a Lifetime!
I can’t convey how wonderful this trip was. Seno, Komang, Nanang, Randi, Arga, Ati, Oscar, chef, and all the other staff were absolutely amazing! They went above and beyond to make sure every need was met and did it all with a smile on their face. I had an incredible time and would not hesitate to book again.
Recommended for
Seno!. Komang. Nanang.
22 Oct, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Lars J
Germany

Great safari with lots of fish
Very nice boat with friendly staff and beautiful dives despite sometimes not the best visibility under water due to rainy season. The only drawback is that the boats unfortunately never sail and none of them, because many alleged "sailboats" have wrapped the sails nicely as if they were only used once for photo shoutings and that's it.
Recommended for
Mantas, Sharks, Underwater World
01 Mar, 2023