“The diving was the best I've experienced, made even better with the boat crew, divemasters Alex and Ary, and other fellow divers o…”
Highlights
- Traditional hand-crafted Indonesian phinisi
- Crewed by South Sulawesi Bugis sailors
- Selection of freshly cooked Indonesian and Western meals, beach BBQs, freshly baked bread, treats, and hot coffee
Set sail on an Indonesian adventure aboard the Akomo Isseki liveaboard. A traditional hand-crafted wooden phinisi, she is crewed by the Bugis sailors of South Sulawesi and offers fantastic dive itineraries in Raja Ampat and Komodo National Park. Four naturally vented cabins with twin beds cater to 8 guests on board. Shared bathrooms feature modern facilities and traditional handicrafts. Social areas include the communal dining area and a large partially covered sun deck. Enjoy a selection of freshly cooked Indonesian and Western meals, beach BBQs, freshly baked bread, treats, and hot coffee. Days can be spent lounging on the sun deck in-between dives, kayaking, snorkeling, and island visits, and unwinding at the end of the day enjoying an incredible sunset, the sea breeze, and a cold beer with your fellow dive buddies.
The Akomo Isseki phinisi visits dive destinations, including Raja Ampat, Komodo National Park, and the Banda - Ambon crossing. In Komodo, dive at Karang Makassar and get up close with schools of Manta Rays, enjoy a dusk dive at Palau Siaba to watch the beautiful Mandarin fish perform their mating dance ritual, and walk with Dragons on Komodo island. Raja Ampat itineraries are offered from November - April and are a divers' paradise. Home to some of the most bio-diverse diving in the world, marine life encounters can include wobbegong sharks, pygmy seahorses, nudibranch galore, dugong, manta rays, and humpback whales. For the more adventurous, the Spice Island Trail from Ambon to Waisai (or reverse) is not to be missed. This is the chance to dive off the beaten track and explore untouched beauty with the chance to dive with schooling hammerheads.
Whichever itinerary you choose, the passionate dive guides and attentive boat crew will surely deliver an exceptional trip to remember. Book online today.
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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (3,000,000-4,200,000 IDR per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (150,000-250,000 IDR per day), Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear.
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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Cabin Types
Akomo Isseki Reviews
- 9.4 Superb
- Vessel 8.5
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.6
- Value 9.6
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- 10 Exceptional
- EFREN F
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Spain
It couldn't be better.
Very happy with the experience at the Akomo Isseki. Out of ten. The rooms are comfortable and with enough space, you have a fan in each bed and the upper window that sometimes has to be closed (the crew takes care of it) if it rains. sometimes it's hot, it's not a surprise in Raja Ampat, but you can also sleep in the cool on the deck. Great food, Jois and Chandra, kept us well fed with tasty food and snacks between dives and were mindful of food intolerances. The boat overall excellent, simple but lovely, the rest deck to be between dives and meals is enough and very comfortable the seats. There are 2 shower-toilets that are shared but they are more than enough. The crew is also always on the lookout, they are in charge of preparing everything for the dive and always with everything under control (thanks Mathen, Ali, Andarías and Ryan, good job).The dive guides, Alex and Sardin, perfect, knew what they were doing, knew the dive sites and were aware of finding what each one liked. If you're looking for luxuries, it's not your place. If you don't care about that and want to dive and enjoy yourself, then why pay hundreds of euros more? Excellent value for money. About diving, there were spectacular places, we saw many species of fish, sharks, corals... And 4 manta rays together in the same spot, it was magical. We did some diving with strong currents, very fun but you have to be prepared (although the guides help you in everything), in total we did 27 dives although if we had not had to help another boat we would have done 29, top. The diving equipment was fine.There are a couple of kayaks that you can. Use when anchored. We also went ashore 4 times, in the love lagoon, pyanemo, in Fam (we did a brutal night there) and finally a farewell dinner on a desert island. We will repeat with Akomo Isseki and Liquid Adventures (very good previous communication)
- Recommended for
- Crew and dive guides. Food service. The dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Francesco Z
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Italy
Paradise
Guys. I really recommend this boat. This is the best way to explore Komodo National Park. For sure. The crew is simply authentic and amazing, they are passionate. The boat is great, I have anything what you need. The Indonesian food is fabulous.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Meals.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Eunsol L
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South Korea
Marine Life Expedition of Eight Young Backpackers
There were 8 guests on board, and except for 2 people, everyone came individually. Since we were all around a similar age, it created a really great atmosphere. Everything was enjoyable, and the trip turned out to be more comfortable than I had expected. Even though 8 of us had to share just 2 bathrooms, it worked out quite smoothly and comfortably. All the meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—were truly delicious, and even the snacks were great, which made the whole trip very satisfying.
- Recommended for
- I really enjoyed seeing such a wide variety of marine life.. I felt safe because we had an experienced dive guide with over 20 years of expertise.. The boat was new and modern, so everything felt clean and comfortable..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alice A
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Germany
Already planning a return trip!
The experience was great in all possible ways. The crew was incredibly attentive and kind, the dive guides very knowledgeable (and hilarious) and the cook made some incredible meals (personal highlights were some of the tempeh dishes). Everyone made me feel safe and supported. The quality of the liveaboard is only confirmed by the fantastic people that joined the trip.
- Recommended for
- The people, the diving, the great conversations
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- 9.2 Superb
- Alkiviadis K
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Greece
You come as a guest you leave as family
Budget, but great experience boat, with very knowledgable guides and friendly stuff!
- Recommended for
- Dive guides. food. Itinerary.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Valentina B
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Switzerland
Amazing Liveaboard with the best Crew
It was an absolute fantastic week on Akomo Isseki. The boat is perfect, nice comfortable cabins, ideal size for 8 guests. The dive guides were very engaged and showed us the most amazing dive sites and we felt all the time very save. The whole crew was very welcoming and made us smiling every day. The food was excellent with a great variety and many options to choose from.
- Recommended for
- Crew, Dive Spots, Food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Manuel L
- Germany
Fantastic experience both underwater and above
We stayed on the Akomo Isseki for 8D/7N and absolutely loved the trip. The dives were fantastic. Very lively coral gardens full of fish, both large and small. Currents were challenging at times, but we always felt safe with our guides. Speaking of which: Both guides and crew were brilliant. Always friendly, helpful, approachable, yet also honest with their feedback regarding the dives. We had an absolute blast underwater and also learned a lot. Food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. Loads of vegetarian choices. The boat was clean and cosy. Be aware: There is no AC in the sleeping rooms and the fans are quite small, so things can get warm and stuffy. Keeping the door open at night allowed for a bit of a breeze. Other opted to simply sleep above deck in the beanbags. All in all: Fantastic value for money and we tremendously enjoyed our trip.
- Recommended for
- Diving experience. Guides and Crew. Food.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Nathalie L
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New Caledonia
An incredible experience largely thanks to an ultra friendly, dynamic crew and the care of the passengers.
A very nice moment of navigation, beautiful dives. Beautiful encounters too.Everything was perfect. Optimal diving safety. To be done absolutely on another itinerary but on the same boat ⛵. ☺️
- Recommended for
- A top crew!. Two very good dive guides. A very good organization.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Florian R
- Germany
A perfect week with beautiful dives and great people!
We encountered everything you can expect to see when diving in Komodo. The crew took good care of us. The whole group was kind and respectful at all times.
- Recommended for
- The dives, the service, the people
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- 10 Exceptional
- Heike L
- Germany
Dream Safari
The excellent care by the entire crew, as well as the dive sites adapted to the current conditions. The atmosphere on the boat was great, international diving community. The best liveaboard we have ever done. Thanks to the crew for this experience
- Recommended for
- The crew, the diveguids Alex and Willy, the carefully selected dive sites
