Samambaia Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.6 Exceptional - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“I strongly recommend this ship and will definitely be looking at the next cruises!”
Highlights
Samambaia is a new traditional wooden Phinisi sailing in some of the best areas of Indonesia. Climb aboard and be welcomed to luxury and comfort, where the focus is on the finer details and guests' needs.
On board the Samambaia, the 18 experienced, professional, and friendly crew are on hand to help to create an unforgettable journey. Guests are catered to with delicious international cuisine cooked fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients and freshly prepared bread and pastries. For relaxation, guests can choose the partially shaded sundeck with comfortable loungers and enjoy the spectacular Indonesian views or a relaxing massage from the onboard masseuse.
Catering to only 14 guests, The Samambaia Boat has 6 tastefully decorated cabins on the lower deck and a beautiful Master cabin on the main deck with stunning 180° sea views. Each cabin has a private en-suite bathroom, under-bed storage, wardrobes, and individually controlled AC.
Divers and snorkelers alike will marvel at the underwater beauty of Indonesia, with unique cruises to Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Alor, and Komodo. Divers can enjoy spectacular day and night diving and various activities during the surface intervals, such as scenic rides through lagoons and coves, trekking, visits to secluded beaches, and whale watching. While the Samambaia Yacht is new, the crew and dive guides have years of experience there.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Wakeboarding, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (150-250 USD per trip), National Park Fees (50-250 USD per trip), Port Fees (75 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (20 USD per day), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (200 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (350-450 USD), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage (500,000 IDR).
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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Samambaia Reviews
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.8
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.4
- Value 9.3
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sonja G
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Germany
Pure relaxation!! Great dive sites with chilled boat atmosphere
The atmosphere on the boat immediately invites you to relax. The cabins are beautiful and offer enough space with en-suite bathrooms. The beds are very comfortable. The whole crew fits together well. Everyone is super friendly and helpful at all times. Special requests are catered for, especially since we were only with five guests on board. The service was outstanding. The dives were very nice and with the dive guides you feel in good hands even as a "rare diver", especially with the senior guide Frankie. Chef Akee spends wonders in the small kitchen. You get the full-service package! You only have to dress yourself, but even there you can get help if the neoprene doesn't want to do as it should. We can only recommend the Samambaia and will definitely be back. Thank you for the great 12 days! We already 😍 miss you
- Recommended for
- 1. Manta rays at 5 dives 😊 2.Dive guide Frankie who gives a lot of safety underwater. 3. Chef Akee's great food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- john C
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United States
Our experience was phenomenal!
The highlights of the trip were the knowledge and attention of the dive guides. They turned every dive and every excursion into an adventure for the mind as well as the senses. Getting to see Komodo dragon and giant fruit bats soaring overhead are experiences that will last a lifetime. The atmosphere created on board by Gian Paolo, Serge, Frankie was familial and fun. Our experience was absolutely amazing.
- Recommended for
- The three best things about the trip were the dives, the dive guides and crew, the boat.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Daniel F
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Switzerland
Banda Sea Cruise
Great new boat with very high standard of service and awesome food.
- Recommended for
- Boat, Crew, Food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mark W
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Australia
The best holiday and destination we have even been to
Seeing our first beautiful ocean Manta Ray. Cave swimming. Raw beauty of the area.
- Recommended for
- Diving, afternoon adventures and the food. Everything was the best
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- 10 Exceptional
- CHRISTIAN WALTER D
- Germany
Absolutely wirth flying 18 hours
Every day was a highlight. Many thanks to the cruise director, the dive guides and the crew!
- Recommended for
- Night dives, watching the stars from the roof, all the rest
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- 10 Exceptional
- Amanda
- United States
The absolute BEST!
There are not enough words to describe how amazing this trip was! From the boat, the crew, the food, the luxury.. all was a 10+!!!
- Recommended for
- The crew was amazing!. The boat is the best live-abaord I have ever been on, comfortable, clean, gorgeous!. The diving, dive staff, and overall atmosphere!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yeun Sok K
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South Korea
The crew and the ship was in great shape.
Diving with Manta Ray at Manta Ridge.
- Recommended for
- The crews, diving spot, and people.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- RAFFAELLA A
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Italy
Very enjoyable holiday
Misool island area for diving; the view from the island with the 1000 steps viewpoint, the underwater sea life in general.
- Recommended for
- Diving, food, beautiful boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lance S
- United States
Absolutly fabulous trip!
The Samambaia was beautiful, comfortable and luxurious. The crew were delightful and extremely helpful. The diving was incredible and the knowledge shown by both the cruise director and the dive guides was both vast and helped to learn and enjoy more. The surrounding scenery of the islands was amazing.
- Recommended for
- Crew, food and diving.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christophe B
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France
Superb experience with MV Samambaia in East Flores and Alor
I particularly liked the professionalism and friendliness of the crew (Serge, the dives director, Gian Paolo who built the ship and the Indonesian crew), the beautiful boat, the quality of the Italian food and the superb dives in remote places where it would otherwise be very difficult to go (south Alor, Pura, Rusa...). I strongly recommend this ship and will definitely be looking at the next cruises!
- Recommended for
- The beautiful boat, the professionalism and friendliness of the divemasters and the crew, the quality of the food
