Mikumba Dua Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.6 Exceptional - En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
“Our dive guide Fedly was also excellent, spotting anything and everything we passed, big and small.”
Highlights
Barefoot luxury is the theme behind Mikumba Dua (of lost paradise charters) liveaboard Indonesia, having undergone an extensive renovation giving a contemporary twist to this traditional wooden boutique style phinisi. Mikumba Dua boasts the largest outdoor space found on any vessel in her class, spanning over 4 decks, allowing guests to indulge in alfresco dining under the stars while sipping away at their favorite drink or perhaps getting involved in some sunrise/sunset yoga or just lounging around on beanbags with a book. The main hub of the boat is the beautiful indoor salon, which also offers dining, a cinema room, a library, board games, or simply space for relaxation. There are 2 Master cabins on the upper deck, both en-suite and with their own private balcony, with a further 3 double/twin cabins on the lower deck sharing 2 bathrooms. All cabins are spacious and individually designed, embracing traditional local materials and fabrics.
Dining generally takes place on the top deck while taking in incredible vistas; our legendary local chef will provide a selection of authentic dishes prepared daily using the freshest locally sourced ingredients and cooked with dedication and love. The Ethos onboard Mikumba Dua is to seek adventure while getting you away from the crowds and giving you world-class diving and snorkeling. Visit secret beaches and lagoons and encounter breathtaking views from jungle-covered hilltops, all of which make for a truly magical experience, “the stuff of dreams.”
The enchanting and magnificent Raja Ampat, one of the last frontiers on Earth, is the ultimate tropical paradise. Commonly regarded as the most biodiverse marine ecosystem on our planet and ultimately some of the greatest diving and snorkeling in the world, as beautiful above the surface as below, it is “truly Heaven on Earth.”
The ambiance aboard Mikumba Dua reflects the feeling that guests are extended family and perfectly combines the balance of adventure and the feeling of home. Mikumba Dua is also available for private hire; the date of the charter, length of trip, locations, and activities can all be tailored to your needs.
Book online today for a fantastic luxury dive cruise in Indonesia to reserve your space aboard the Mikumba Dua liveaboard.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Optional Extras: Gratuities (200,000 IDR per day), National Park Fees (150-250 EUR per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.
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Mikumba Dua Reviews
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.3
- Crew 9.7
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.7
- Value 9.5
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- 10 Exceptional
- Robert N
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United States
Mikumba Dua - a wonderful trip in every way!
Mikumba Dua far exceeded our expectations in every way - so much so that my son and I are already talking about joining them again next year. The diving was wonderful - healthy soft and hard coral and abundant marine life. My son is a certified dive instructor and found the diving fantastic, but intense. The currents in Indonesia were much greater than he experienced instructing in the Carribbean, but it led to such wonderful, healthy underwater conditions. The Mikumba Dua is a comfortable boat. We had two rooms, a master cabin for me and a standard cabin for my son. We slept well and felt we had all the comforts of home - on the boat. The chef was equally wonderful. Full, hearty, tasty, balanced meals that included just enough local flavors. As I said, I gained 5 pounds in 5 days, despite 14 dives. That speaks to the delicious food. The public spaces were perfect. An indoor salon for when it was too windy; otherwise everything was served on the outdoor, covered top deck. One could comfortably lounge on the covered deck or the open/sun deck - or in the salon. Our mix of guests worked wonderfully for our trip. Two couples from France (Paris and Strasbourg), 1 from Milan and my son and I from the USA. Plus, the 'permanent guest' owner Jeremy from the UK. Everyone mixed well, had space to themselves when needed, with lots of time underwater! I couldn't be more pleased with our decision to go with the Mikumba Dua. We look forward to doing it a second time with them next year. 100% endorsement!
- Recommended for
- Great diving and dive masters. Wonderful food; every meal, every time (I gained 5 pounds, even after 14 dives). Great crew who went out of their way to make sure every need was met. And on kareoke night, they enthusiastically joined in and made the night better. The captain is a wild and crazy guy!!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michael B
- United States
One of the best dive experience!
First of all I would like to thank the whole crew for an amazing trip and an experience. Everyone was very attentive, respectful, and very fun to be around! I have always felt safe during our dives as dive master was very attentive. Some of the dives for me was bit challenging, but the dive master, Willy, always had a positive attitude and supported me as well as others during our dives to have the best experience possible. And needless to say the food during the 5 day trip was amazing. I think it was the most delicious food I had including Bali and Labuan Bajo. The trip was very organized and flexible to make sure we were having a best time while maintaining safety. If opportunity arises, I would love to and hope to join them again for an other trips!! Also all the people we met were all so friendly and fun! Which was a blessing and made our stay even better.
- Recommended for
- Great crew member. Amazing scuba dive. Fantastic food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sarah X
- United States
The best liveaboard ever
Such an incredible week! We had the best time and everything was very well planned from start to finish. The meals were great, there was very enjoyable variety in the dives, and the land activities were a great way to keep each day new. We felt very safe the entire time in the currents because of how experienced and knowledgeable our dive masters were. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
- Recommended for
- Dives were well planned and DMs knew what they were doing. Crew was very friendly and had great energy. Land excursions kept the variety fun.
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- 8.4 Very good
- scott B
- United States
This boat offered a great experience to dive the Komodo Islands while still seeing some of the above ground nature
The diving was Top Notch and I had a great time on board. We stopped every day to get off at different Islands but some days I just stayed on the boat since it was so beautiful and comfortable
- Recommended for
- Quality of the food. Quality of the dive gear. Diver safety for you I am everybody.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Samuel M
- United States
Wonderful Liveaboard experience. Hilarious Host. Incredible diving.
Had an incredible stay on the Mikumba Dua. Jeremy the host was an absolute riot. We went to bed laughing so hard it hurt multiple nights. The diving is some of the best you will ever experience. We saw manta, cuttlefish, octopus, sharks, dolphins etc... We took the kayaks and paddle boards out on our evening breaks. Enjoyed soaking up the sun and witnessed some truly magical sunrises and sunsets. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the boat and were sad to leave once it was time. We will treasure the memories of this trip for a lifetime.
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- Jeremy the host. Incredible Diving. Great crew.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jennifer Z
- United States
Wow! My 5 days on Mikumba Dua was truly the experience of a lifetime!
I had an amazing experience on Mikumba Dua. As a solo traveller, it can be daunting to get on a boat with strangers for multiple days, but the passengers and crew felt like a little family. The mix of land excursions with the diving was amazing, it was nice to get of the boat for a little everyday and enjoy the surrounding islands. Food was fresh and healthy also. This was an incredible experience and I would stay on the boat again
- Recommended for
- The friendliness of the crew. Mix of land and sea excursions. Excellent dive guides.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Derrick E
- United States
Incredible
The diving is amazing of course. The boat is super comfortable. Not crowded, plenty of areas to either socialize or grab some alone time. The food was great with good variety and plenty of fresh fruit. The dovr guides were helpful and not overbearing. The boat staff were efficient and friendly. The owner was very interactive and kind and positive. It was a tremendously fun week - cannot wait to return. Would easily repeat the same trip without hesitation.
- Recommended for
- Diving, staff, food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sam G
- United States
Fantastic Liveaboard Experience
I would recommend Mikumba 2 to anyone. With 10 divers and 2 DMs, it was the perfect size for diving Raja Ampat. They coordinated with other boats and smartly timed the itinerary to ensure we had most dive sites to ourselves. This was especially useful for sites with strong currents or where you’d want to hook in to watch the action at the head of the reef (I can’t imagine how chaotic it would have been diving some of the sites with 20 people). The DMs were great, Fadly kept us on schedule and was great at spotting nudis. Ardi really knows the different fish and talked with us for hours after dinner about the different fish and animals we saw. He’s also great at shooting video with his GoPro. Hugo (another DM/Cruise Coordinator) was fantastic and made sure that there was always something to do, kept us well-informed, and took care of any concern we raised. The DMs also worked with the less experienced divers in our group, making little adjustments and offering minor tips that really improved their bouancy. The food was also great — they gave us 4 hearty meals a day plus tons of snacks! Highlights were the Friwan Wall, Blue Magic, and Melissa’s Garden. We also saw Mantas and had amazing interactions with cuttlefish on our night dive (the bioluminescent plankton was so cool!). I got to see a gray reef shark, a white tip, and lots of black tips and wobbegongs. Damian (the owner) arranged our transit from Sorong to the boat which made getting there easy (it would have been difficult and confusing without the guide). It’s standard, so don’t worry. I just recommend coming in the day before so you are able to catch the 9am ferry from Sorong to Waisai
- Recommended for
- Great DMs that were extremely knowledgeable about the dive sites and currents, wonderful food, well being planned and organized trip
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christine L
- United States
Jem is a gem!!! Thanks Mikumba 2 & crew for the magical week <3
The dive sites of Raja Ampat are absolutely breathtaking (SO much marine diversity WOW), and there’s no boat I’d rather experience them on than the beautiful Mikumba 2! Mikumba 2 had by far the most varied activities I’ve ever experienced on a liveaboard — we had multiple beach hangouts, paddle boarding in the mangroves, a beach bonfire, and a magical hike to the top of Piaynemo. Jem is the kindest, friendliest guy EVER and is such a joy to be around. He and every single member of the crew went far above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic stay on the boat. The crew members were so nice :’) they helped out so much with our dives, and the dive guides were so knowledgeable about all the wildlife (and GREAT at finding creatures of all shapes and sizes)! And the food, omg— every meal was a dreaaam. They varied from day to day and consisted of a mix of local (fried rice/noodles, beef curry, lots of fish, stir fried veggies, etc) and western food (bacon, eggs, pancakes, bread, the most amazing butter and Nutella, etc). Each meal ended with the most spectacular tropical fruit platter. YUM. A few pointers: make sure you’re comfortable with strong current (there is current in many Raja Ampat dive sites), and maybe bring earplugs since some of the downstairs rooms were a little creaky at night when the boat was moving. We love all of you on Mikumba 2!!!! And hope to be back one day!!!
- Recommended for
- Friendly & helpful crew, delicious food, incredibly capable dive guides!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tanya P
- United States
AMAZING WEEK ON MIKUMBA DUA!
The crew of Mikumba Dua gave us the best week we could possibly ask for! They kept us safe, showed us the beauty of Raja Ampat in the water and on land, brought so many smiles and laughs to our faces, and gave us the time of our lives! Absolutely incredible crew (every single one of them), awesome diving, amazing lounge space on the boat, comfortable and spacious dive deck, delicious food, SUPs, kayaks, land excursions, beaches, sandbars…what an adventure!
- Recommended for
- Amazing boat, the BEST crew, fantastic diving and excursions!
