“Really love it! The places we've been are stunning, the crew is amazing and kind, and the food was delicious 😋! I really loved th…”
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
- 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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- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Jean-François F
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Canada
Great diving experience and exceptional quality of service
Terrific diving in Komodo! The guides know the sites inside out and the dives are planned according to the currents and changing conditions. The overall atmosphere on the boat is very relaxed while being very professional. The crew of the boat is super friendly and everything is done so that we make the most of our dives!! I had an amazing week!
- Recommended for
- The dive guides and crew. The comfort of the boat. Food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Björn W
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Germany
Perfect 11 days on the Akomo Isseki!
Perfect 11 days on the Akomo Isseki. The food was really good. We were also really lucky with the weather despite the rainy season, so that you could relax in the sandbags every day on deck under the awning. The dives were also mega, especially our guide who always spread a good mood. A highlight was also the whole crew, who were always in a good mood and often sang songs with guitar in the evenings. Only in the cabins it was very warm in the evening in the hot weather, there was a small fan for each bed, but it was quite loud. So either take earplugs with you or sleep in the sandbags like I did on deck. Overall, however, the highlight of my Indonesia trip!
- Recommended for
- The landscape and underwater world. The area to relax at the top of the ship. The crew.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sophia S
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Austria
Everything was perfect
Was a beautiful trip, everything perfect
- Recommended for
- Crew. Essen. Location.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Marcel M
- Germany
Fantastic diving with a warm crew
The trip on the Akomo Isseki was a dream experience for me and my family. You don't have to say many words about diving on Komodo. Fantastic and completely intact coral reefs - hopefully it stays that way!The Akomo Isseki is a very nice wooden boat. But the best thing was definitely the crew, who did everything to make you feel comfortable at all times. From the captain to the bottle filler to the cook, everyone was always in a good mood and made sure that nothing was missing. Respect - it was really fun. The boat is not too big, which quickly led to a very family atmosphere. The opposite of mass processing, The highlight of the ship were definitely the two dive guides Alex and Faldy. Absolutely professional. No matter what current: behind these guys you always felt safe, because you could feel that you know the area like the back of your hand. In addition, the two were really funny, warm and mega sympathetic. I've been diving for 30 years and have rarely seen such cool dive guides. Thank you Alex and Faldy. See you again sometime on the Akomon Isseki in Raja Ampat.
- Recommended for
- Fantastic underwater world. Great team and dive guides. Good service on a nice wooden boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Krishna Tulasi Choudhary G
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India
Trip to Paradise
The trip was very well arranged with good gear for diving, knowledgeable instructors, friendly staff and great food. The island trips were well arranged and the staff ensured we had a lot of fun both on and off the dives. It has been a pleasure being on Akomo Isseki Banda sea-Raja Ampat trip. The sunsets were gorgeous, the whales and dolphins are a bonus on this trip. The dive sites were stunning with beaming life, colorful corals and a ton of fishes. Definitely something that one should witness in their lifetime
- Recommended for
- The behaviour of the staff especially the dive guides. The food was really yummy and well catered to. The island trips.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andy C
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Australia
👌
Had an amazing 11 days out at sea at Raja Ampat aboard the Akomo Isseki. The diving was the best I've experienced, made even better with the boat crew, divemasters Alex and Ary, and other fellow divers on the boat. Unforgettable memories with amazing people. Will definitely be back for more!
- Recommended for
- The boat crew and divemasters. Dive sites. Atmosphere.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jenny T
- Canada
Awesome diving week!
The dive sites are really good, we saw so many sea animals and the guides were very experienced in planning the dives so we got wonderful diving experiences (schedule, considerations about other diver groups on-site, they know the dive sites well).
- Recommended for
- Dive sites with rich marine life, very nice staff, and spacious ship for only 8 guests
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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.
