“We had fantastic dives lots of manta rays and turtle’s and a very nice coral live.”
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 ventilated cabins with twin beds accommodate 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 to April and are a divers' paradise. Home to some of the most biodiverse diving in the world, marine life encounters can include wobbegong sharks, pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs galore, dugongs, 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 (Rp3,000,000-4,900,000 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (Rp150,000-250,000 / 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Matthias H
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Austria
Experienced crew - a MUST on Komodo
Fantastic dive sites with sharks, manta rays, beautiful corals and countless schools of fish!But above all, the crew and the dive guides (Alex and Ono) were the reason why our trip was so unforgettable. The hospitality and especially the many years of experience in the Komodo National Park has shown itself (Secret Dive spots partly without other boats, and currents perfectly estimated).Our only concern - that a cabin without air conditioning in Indonesia could be a problem - was ultimately unfounded: at night it cools down well, we even slept without a fan and only with the window open.Many thanks to the crew, the good food and the musical evenings, ❤️ we came as guests and disembarked as a family.
- Recommended for
- Fantastic crew!. Know-how of the dive guides. Diving spots.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Horst B
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Norway
Fantastic dive tour
We had fantastic dives lots of manta rays and turtle’s and a very nice coral live.
- Recommended for
- Service minded crew. Very good dive guides. Very nice place to dive.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Oskar F
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Germany
Fantastic diving and an even better crew
I had some of the best dives thus far aboard the Akomo Isseki. The crew was fantastic from start to finish, and the two dive guides, Alex and Ohno, were both excellent in their own way. Alex was always in a great mood and clearly knew the dive sites and the wider region inside out, while Ohno, though quieter, made me feel completely comfortable and safe underwater. I also really loved the boat itself. It's a traditional wooden Phinisi, and there's something special about that style: full of character, and it just felt right for exploring this part of the world. It's not a luxury yacht, but it didn't need to be. It was comfortable, well kept, and had a real charm to it that a modern boat wouldn't. The rental gear was another pleasant surprise. Everything was in really good condition and well maintained, so I never had to worry about it during the trip. The food deserves a special mention too. It was consistently excellent throughout the trip, easily one of the highlights of the whole experience. I've seen some reviews mention the lack of AC as a downside, but honestly, I'd disagree. For one, it's made clear upfront that the boat doesn't have it, so there's no surprise there. More importantly, I actually appreciated it. It meant the boat stayed completely quiet at night, with no generator noise to deal with. I ended up sleeping out on deck most nights anyway, so the heat was never an issue for me. All in all, a brilliant trip with a crew and dive guides I'd happily sail with again.
- Recommended for
- The crew and dive guides.. The boat and overall ambiente.. The food..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Patrik S
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Switzerland
great time on board with crew and great divesites!!!
batanta, dive with mantas good times and beachparty with the crew food on board was delicious at any time!
- Recommended for
- crew, dives, happiness
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Harriett G
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Australia
The best week
Had the most incredible week. The food was amazing, the boat super comfortable. Best was the dive guides Alex and Faldi- they had amazing depth of knowledge of all the dive sites and were just great, funny, lovely people to hang out with.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides Alex and Faldi. Food. Other guests.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Alessio M
- Australia
Amazing and unforgettable liveaboard.
The week spent onboard the Akomo Isseki has been absolutely fantastic. What I loved the most about this trip were definitely the dive sites and the vibes on the boat. The crew was always smiling and more than happy to help with anything. A special shoutout to Alex and Ono, they have been two fantastic dive guides and I had the pleasure to dive with both of them. I feel so grateful I had to share this experience with my dive buddy Joshua and we are looking forward to join this liveaboard again soon. Thank you!!
- Recommended for
- Vibes. Crew. Dive sites.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- carla P
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Brazil
Super amazing liveaboard
Really love it! The places we've been are stunning, the crew is amazing and kind, and the food was delicious 😋! I really loved the entire experience and I really want to go with them to Raja Ampat in the future! Sangat keren ❤️🤿
- Recommended for
- Diving sites and guides experience to get the best spots. Food. Whole boat experience in a traditional boat.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Pierre A
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France
Beautiful dives on the other side of the world
The dive sites of Raja Ampat are very beautiful; very rich in fish, very beautiful corals; very good communication with the crew and the guides the 10 days went by very quickly
- Recommended for
- Kindness. Services. Dive guide.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jean-Marc C
- France
Excellent liveaboard for diving in Komodo
We spent 8 wonderful days of diving in the Komodo archipelago. We were very well received by a top crew. The meals were varied and plentiful. We lacked nothing. Alex is an amazing guide who knows the archipelago like the back of his hand and that's very important here in Komodo. He was very well supported by Faldi. The dives are magnificent and still require a little experience, especially when it comes to managing the currents.
- Recommended for
- The quality of the dive guides. The crew at the top. The very beautiful boat.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Olivier
- France
10 days too short
Exceptional underwater encounters, biodiversity, big and very small and full of colors!Ideal ☀️ temperaturePerfect Crew:;)
- Recommended for
- Friendliness of the crew. Beauty of the sites. Size of the boat.
