Akomo Isseki, Indonesia
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9.4 Superb
- from $ 165 / day
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“It is also amazing value for money - we are all planning when we will be back for Banda! ”
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 (3,500,000-4,500,000 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.
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Akomo Isseki Reviews
- 9.4 Superb
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Vessel
8.5
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Crew
9.7
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Food
9.9
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Diving
9.5
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Value
9.5
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- 8.0 Very good
- Kyle B
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United States
Better than the Luxury live abords.
Me and my husband had the best time on the Akomo Isseki. It is a beautiful wooden boat of small size that we went around to many remote islands in Raja Ampat. After our retirement we traveled extensively staying in hostels to make our dollars go farther. This boat was of that norm, so if you are looking for upscale, this is not the boat for you. The great things about this boat was the unpretentious of it. There were only 8 divers, and with only one launch, it would take one group out, come back for the other group, so on most dives it was just our small group of 5. As opposed to luxury boats we have been on where they drop 14 people on the same reef at the same time. As good breathers we were aloud to stay as long as we had air, rather than being limited by a predetermined time limit. That was especially nice for us. The dive masters ate dinner with us at the same table every night, so we all got to share and talk about the diving that day together. On the luxury boat the DMs were eatting with the crew, so we missed the evening chatter. By the end of the trip all the crew felt like friends, as opposed to servents. With fans instead of A/C, there was none of the going into the cold for dinner. There is limited water, but when we ran out, due to 5 girls with long black hair, we simply went to a port and refilled. I would love to go on another trip on the Akomo Isseki!
- Recommended for
- Small dive groups. Low use of resources. Great crew and Dive Masters.
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- 10 Exceptional
- David A
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United States
Loved It
great experience. While technically I had more dives than the others in the group, I actually felt the least experieinced, especially when we were in stronger currents. But Alex always made sure everyone was safe and confortable underwater. The boat is not a luxury experience, but it has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable trip. The gear was always in great shape and the crew had everything ready for us whenever we needed it. Would definitely book again
- Recommended for
- Dives (celebrating my 400th). Crew & Guide. Food.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Toby M
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United States
Great value for the money! The same diving as other boats, but with on-board comforts lacking
Reef mantas at magic mountain and oceanic mantas at blue magic!
- Recommended for
- Great crew, afternoon excursions, diving sea mounts
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ling C
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United States
Exceptional and beyond my expectations
Staring into the souls of mantas The guests, the guides, and the crew Getting inked by a squid
- Recommended for
- The diving, the people, and the games
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- 10 Exceptional
- Amber K
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New Zealand
Desperate to book our next trip with Akomo Isseki!
If you're on the fence, do it!! Overall this liveaboard exceeded all expectations! The crew and dive guide looked after us so well. Alex (DG) was very knowledgeable and did a great job teaching us the ropes with current and spotting all sorts of things! The rest of the crew went above and beyond every step of the way. We had so much fun! It is also amazing value for money - we are all planning when we will be back for Banda! Definitely recommend Akomo Isseki!
- Recommended for
- Amazing dive guide and crew!!! We were ao well looked after!!. The dive sites were incredible!!!!. The boat was well set up and food was delicious!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mirjam B
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Netherlands
This trip truly was an extraordinary adventure, and we highly recommend the Akomo Isseki for anyone looking to explore the wonders of Komodo in the best possible way.
We recently embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime trip aboard the Akomo Isseki dive liveaboard to Komodo, and it exceeded all our expectations. Our family group, including two teenagers, had an unforgettable experience, thanks in large part to our amazing dive guide, Alex. His extensive experience and attentive care ensured that everyone felt safe and comfortable, even in the most challenging dives. The diving in Komodo was among the best we've ever done, easily on par with Raja Ampat. The vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes were truly breathtaking. The boat crew was extremely experienced and professional, keeping us safe even with high wind and rough seas. The food on board was fantastic, with a variety of delicious options that satisfied everyone in our group. The atmosphere was always lively and welcoming, making it easy to relax and enjoy every moment. The boat itself is ‘basic’ in its amenities, with fan cooled rooms and shared bathrooms, but kept in pristine shape and is extremely comfortable with lovely shared spaces (great sun deck & dining area) so that we didn’t miss any luxuries at all. We would love to come back to make it a twice in a life time adventure 😃
- Recommended for
- Super experienced dive guide. Amazing boat crew. Amazing food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kevin R
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Canada
Great liveaboard in Komodo
We had a really special trip in Komodo with Akomo Isseki. The boat is small and intimate (only 8 guests), which creates a fun and intimate atmosphere among guests and with the crew. The crew was absolutely outstanding—helpful, cheerful, professional, and incredibly dedicated to making our trip special. They organized a birthday celebration, taught us Indonesian dance, and arranged an elaborate sunset BBQ and party on the beach. Chef Dirman and Jojo prepared awesome food, with predominantly Indonesian cuisine, lots of variety, healthy options - and the post-dive banana snacks were a perfect touch. The diving itself was fantastic, featuring healthy reefs, tons of life both big and small, and a great mix of relaxing and adrenaline-filled dives. Our dive guides Alex and Faldi know Komodo like the back of their hands, and truly showcased the best of the area, ensuring we had fun and stayed safe no matter the conditions.
- Recommended for
- Fantastic dive and boat crew. Adrenaline-filled diving. Special touches (BBQ, dancing, birthday celebration).
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- 9.2 Superb
- Alize M
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France
Amazing 20 dives/8days in komodo with Alex and his crew
We had a great time onboard the Akomo Isseki. The staff was very friendly and made us quickly feel part of a family. We were only 5 customers on the boat so it did not feel crowded. The boat was clean and well maintained despite the small croackroaches crawling at night. Alex the dive master was very knowledgeable about the dive sites and highly experienced, I felt extremely safe with him at all time and his dive briefings were very detailed. During the trip we dived 20 times, spent an afternoon on Pink Beach, Spent the last morning on a beautiful deserted beach, went to see the komodo dragons. Unfortunately we did not do any hike to a view point but I'm happy that we dived more than planned instead. Very good value for the price we paid.
- Recommended for
- The very knowledgeable DM. The friendly crew. The mantas.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Dominique S
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Switzerland
Great value for money - bring biodegradable soap / shampoo / sunscreen!
be aware that all waste water goes directly into the sea right on these amazing dive sites so make sure to bring only biodegradable soap / shampoo and sunscreen. sadly the requirement to have an advanced dive level was ignored with guest bookings and the whole group was effected by one diver needing basically 1:1 attention - we were very disappointed how this situation was handled. otherwise we were very happy with the trip.
- Recommended for
- great food, people and crew, amazing dive sites, especially at Misool as it was less busy than central Raja Ampat
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- 9.2 Superb
- Nitaya N
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Australia
Absolutely incredible diving, service and value for money!
The Komodo liveaboard was incredible, from world class diving, and exceptional and friendly crew, varied meals and knowledgeable and engaging dive guides there was nothing not to love! Definitely good value for money, not for those expecting comfort but everything you need. Can’t wait to come back!
- Recommended for
- Diving, crew and dive guides
