Destination: Indonesia
Itineraries: Komodo, Alor, Banda Sea, Seram Sea, West Papua, Moluccas & Sulawesi (6-12 nights) | From $590++/night
Mutiara Laut Quick Pitch
The strikingly elegant Mutiara Laut is a unique 46m long and 9m wide liveaboard with a design based on a traditional British schooner combined with elements of the Indonesian “phinisi”. With over 850m2 of sail, she boasts real sailing capabilities while coming equipped with modern engines and generators and all the latest in safety equipment and instrumentation. Built for comfort, she offers year-round diving and leisure trips in far-flung areas of the Indonesian archipelago that are slowly becoming known for some of the best diving in the world.
Why You'll Like Mutiara Laut
- Luxury sailing adventure
- Fullboard accommodation
- Nitrox available
- WiFi available
- 4 to 5 divers per guide.
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Accommodations - Facilities - Schedule & Rates - Dive Info & Itineraries
Dive Overview
Expect manta rays, different species of whales, reef sharks, giant ocean sunfish, and impressive pelagic fish in Komodo National Park and Alor. Experience the rich and varied marine life in Sulawesi. Encounter schools of tunas and jacks, barracudas, Spanish mackerels, and different shark species in Banda Sea. The diversity of species and dive sites in Seram Sea. Amazing diverse hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop-offs, muck, caves, black sand, white sand, new lava flow, and a lot of fish, in more shapes and sizes than anywhere else in the world, in West Papua. And find vertical walls, reef flats, slopes, ridges, sea mounds, mucky mangroves, lagoons and pinnacles, soft coral, and many kinds of fish in the Moluccas.
[See: Raja Ampat Travel Guide, Komodo Dive Travel Guide, Lembeh Dive Travel Guide & Ambon & Alor Dive Travel Guide]
Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
Deluxe Cabins
6 deluxe cabins are located below the main deck, each of 18m2 and with 2 portholes each. In 4 of them, the day bed can be converted into a separated single bed for either Twin-share occupation or a 3rd person in the cabin.
- Fully equipped bathroom (incl. towels, hair-dryer)
- Separate shower (with shower gel and shampoo) and separate WC
- Air Conditioning
- Storage space, outlets, LED lightning
- Flat Screen with individual entertainment system
Cabin 1, 2 & 3
Cabin 4, 5 & 6
Master Cabin
The master cabin of 26m2 with its spacious Lounge & Sundeck furnished for private use is located at the rear of the main deck. The luxurious cabin provides you the feeling of being “The Master and Commander”.
- Fully equipped bathroom (incl. towels and hair-dryer)
- Separate shower (with shower gel and shampoo) and separate WC
- Air Conditioning
- Desk, outlets, large storage space, LED lightning
- 1 Flat Screen with individual entertainment system
Master Suite
General Facilities
Lounge Area, Dinner Table & Main Deck, respectively
Mutiara Laut Boat Features
- Restaurant and Bar area. Seating for 18 people
- Lounge area with TV projection and music facilities
- Sun deck on the foredeck of 40m2
- Shaded main deck area of 110m2 with tables, deck furniture and shower
- Air conditioning throughout the vessel including cabins and restaurant/lounge areas
- Wi-Fi Internet access with download data allowance in each cabin only 3 or 4G when in range
- Full catering service including 3 main meals per day plus snacks after dives
- Full-service bar including non-alcoholic beverages, wine, beer and spirits
- Full-service dive operation including courses and equipment rental
- Canoes & SUP's (Stand Up Paddleboards)
- Land excursions
- In room entertainment systems including monitor and onboard movie system
Dive Facilities
- Dive deck
- Nitrox available
- 2 dive tenders
- Gear rental
Food & Drinks Aboard Mutiara Laut
Western & Asian Food, local food, fine cuisine, beer, selection of wines & spirits are available
Mutiara Laut Liveaboard Deck Plan
Schedule & Rates
Prices are in USD, per person and are based on the lowest-priced cabin. Port and park fees are not included.
[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions and Full Rates by Cabin Type]
full Rates
Cabin | Rate (per person per night) |
Deluxe Cabin | $590 |
Master Cabin | $790 |
Variable Costs
The surcharges have to be paid in full on board on the last day of the cruise, either in cash or by credit card. Nitrox is available at US$5 per dive.
DESTINATION | ITINERARY | PORT & PARK FEES | LONG DISTANCE FUEL ADDER | TOTAL |
Alor | Gems of Alor | $100 | $0 | $100 |
Komodo | Total Komodo | $110 | $0 | $110 |
Komodo | Komodo & Flores | $130 | $0 | $130 |
Komodo | Dragons & Gods | $120 | $90 | $210 |
Komodo | West meets East | $130 | $110 | $240 |
Sulawesi | Sangihe 'Pearls of the North' | $200 | $0 | $200 |
Moluccas | Halmahera's Crown | $200 | $90 | $290 |
Moluccas | Magical Moluccas | $200 | $130 | $330 |
Papua Barat | Raja Ampat & Triton Bay | $200 | $90 | $290 |
Papua Barat | Raja Ampat or The 4 Kings | $200 | $90 | $290 |
Banda & Papua Barat | Triton Bay & Banda East | $200 | $90 | $290 |
Banda & Papua Barat | Secrets of Seram II | $200 | $110 | $310 |
Banda Sea | Total Banda | $200 | $90 | $290 |
Banda Sea | Best of Banda | $200 | $110 | $310 |
Banda Sea | Spices & Snakes | $200 | $130 | $330 |
Inclusions
- Arrival & Departure Transfers between the ship and local airports & hotels within 45 minutes' drive
- Accommodation in Double or Twin Share Two-person Cabin with individually controlled AC, en-suite bathroom with shower & toilet, toiletries
- Full board Meals including Continental Buffet breakfast, Buffet lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner served on plate
- Non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, coffee, tea, water and fruit juices)
- Concierge diving services including tanks, air fills & weights
- Dive guides & dive tenders
- All listed Watersport Activities, including snorkeling, seakayak, waterski, wakeboard and stand up paddle board, based on availability
- All proposed Land Excursions & Visits including entrance fees, taxes, local guide & ranger fees
- On board Laundry & Ironing service
- Daily Housekeeping services
- Land based Wi-Fi internet access where available
- Government Taxes & VAT
Exclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew tipping & gratuities (recommended: 10% of invoiced amount)
- Souvenirs & Incidentals on board
- Travel-, Dive-, Medical- & Repatriation Insurance
- International & Domestic Airfares and Airport taxes
- Internet connection for emails, browsing & data allowance
- Use of Satellite Phone
- Scuba Dive Courses & Certifications
- Dive Equipment Rental
- NITROX Tank Fills
- Long distance Mileage & Fuel surcharges
- Port & Park fees
- Single Occupancy supplement: + 60% of the cabin rate
OTHER DATES & AVAILABILITY
For more information on other departure dates that are not listed above and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Itineraries
Komodo Dive Overview
Diving is very varied from muck diving to whirlpools, critters to pelagic and schooling fish, crystal clear warm water to cooler, murkier rich in plankton soup. Currents can be strong. Dive guides generally check currents before entering the water. A reef hook can be helpful while watching fish life in the current. Expect black sand diving, colorful muck dive, dolphin & manta dive, challenging current dives, all in one location, colorful reef, sea apple, Komodo dragon trek, savannah scenery.
[Read More: Komodo Dive Travel Guide]
Itinerary 1: Dragons & Gods, 11 Days/10 Nights
- Start: Benoa - Bali or Labuan Bajo - Flores
- End: Labuan Bajo - Flores or Benoa - Bali
Itinerary 2: West Meets East, 12 Days/11 Nights
- Start: Benoa - Bali or Maumere - Flores
- End: Maumere - Flores or Benoa - Bali
Itinerary 3: Komodo & Flores, 11 Days/10 Nights
- Start: Maumere or Labuan Bajo
- End: Labuan Bajo or Maumere - Flores
Itinerary 4: Total Komodo, 9 Days/8 Nights
- Start: Bima - Sumbawa or Labuan Bajo - Flores
- End: Labuan Bajo - Flores or Bima - Sumbawa
Alor dive Overview
Dive sites are very varied from clear water critter dives to drift and adrenalin dives with action. Currents can be strong especially between channels. Expect critters, unspoiled dive sites, drifts along the walls, clear and warm water, volcano sightseeing, unexpected encounters, and local products.
[Read More: Alor Dive Travel Guide]
Itinerary : Gems of Alor, 11 Days/10 Nights
- Start: Maumere - Flores
- End: Maumere - Flores
Banda Sea
Banda Sea Dive Overview - This may not be the cruise destination for every diver, more for adventure divers and not for novice divers. Unexpected sightings can happen though they may not occur on every trip. This area changes and every trip is very different. Currents can be varied, depending on the moon phase. Especially in the bay of Ambon. Expect critters, unspoiled dive sites, wall drift dives, sea snakes, clear & warm water, volcanos, unexpected encounters, spice trek.
Itinerary 1: Spices & Snakes, 13 Days/12 Nights
- Start: Maumere - Flores or Ambon - Ambon
- End: Ambon - Ambon or Maumere - Flores
Itinerary 2: Forgotten Islands, 13 Days/12 Nights
- Start: Maumere - Flores or Saumlaki - Jamdena
- End: Saumlaki - Jamdena or Maumere - Flores
Itinerary 3: Banda Discovery, 13 Days/12 Nights
- Start: Ambon - Ambon or Maumere - Flores
- End: Maumere - Flores or Ambon - Ambon
Itinerary 4: Best of Banda, 11 Days/10 Nights
- Start: Ambon - Ambon
- End: Ambon - Ambon
Seram Sea Dive Overview
This may not be the cruise destination for every diver, more for adventure divers but not for novices. Unexpected sightings can happen though maybe not happen on every trip. In this area, every trip is very different. Currents can be varied, depending on the moon phase. Especially in the bay of Ambon. Expect critters, rare species like "psychedelic frogfish", unspoiled dive sites, wall drift dives, clear/warm water, new lava flow, unexpected encounters, walk through the past, spice trek.
[Read More: Alor Dive Travel Guide]
Itinerary: Secrets of Seram II, 13 Days/12 Nights
- Start: Saumlaki - Jamdena or Sorong - West Papua
- End: Sorong - West Papua or Saumlaki - Jamdena
West Papua Dive Overview
Certain stationary dives in mid-water to observe the whale sharks under the fishing platforms. Dives are normally conducted on reef edges with wrecks, around coral atolls, some sand-based diving, and some dropoffs. Currents and visibility can be varied. Expect Whale-sharks, WW2 wrecks diving, Coral reefs, Dropoffs, Muck dives, Rare critters, Sharks, Manta rays.
[Read More: Raja Ampat Dive Travel Guide]
Itinerary 1: Raja Ampat or The 4 Kings, 12 Days/11 Nights
- Start: Sorong - West Papua
- End: Sorong - West Papua
Itinerary 2: Misool & Triton Bay, 12 Days/11 Nights
- Start: Sorong or Kaimana - West Papua
- End: Kaimana or Sorong - West Papua
Itinerary 3: Whale Shark Festival, 11 Days/10 Nights
- Start: Manokwari - West Papua or Biak - Biak
- End: Biak - Biak or Manokwari - West Papua
Moluccas Dive Overview
This is a truly wonderful place but may not be the cruise destination for every diver, more for the adventure diver. The currents can be varied and need to be checked before entering the water. Especially around Triton Bay. The visibility can be very low (5-10m) in Triton Bay and Ambon Bay. Expect warm and clear waters, except in Triton Bay where the visibility can be very low but the density of life is exceptional, unspoilt dive sites, soft & black coral galore, new species photo opportunities, the last frontier, non-stop pygmy seahorses, warm water, lagoon-sightseeing, river cruising, rock art painting, pearl farm.
[Read More: Ambon Dive Travel Guide]
Itinerary 1: Halmahera's Crown, 12 Days/11 Nights
- Start: Sorong - West Papua or Bitung - Sulawesi
- End: Bitung - Sulawesi or Sorong - West Papua
Itinerary 2: Magical Moluccas, 13 Days/12 Nights
- Start: Bitung - Sulawesi or Ambon - Ambon
- End: Ambon - Ambon or Bitung - Sulawesi
Itinerary 3: Moluccas to Papua, 13 Days/12 Nights
- Start: Ambon - Ambon or Kaimana - West Papua
- End: Kaimana - West Papua or Ambon - Ambon
Sulawesi Dive Overview
The currents can be varied and need to be checked before entering the water. This diving region is reserved for relatively experienced divers. Expect Volcanic landscapes, lagoons with black or white sand, underwater volcano (Mahangetang), drift diving, rare critters (muck-dive), exploration dives, pelagics, colorful and mineral reefs, pinacles.
Itinerary 1: Sangihe 'Pearls of the North', 12 Days/11 Nights
- Start: Bitung - Sulawesi
- End: Bitung - Sulawesi
Itinerary 2: Togian to Lembeh
- Start: Gorontalo - Sulawesi
- End: Bitung - Sulawesi
Itinerary 3: Togian & Banggai
- Start: Bitung - Sulawesi
- End: Kendari - Sulawesi
Itinerary 4: Wakatobi to Alor
- Start: Kendari - Sulawesi
- End: Maumere - Flores
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Built: Year 2009/2010 in Kalimantan
- Type: Schooner
- Length: 46 m
- Length of deck: 39.6 m
- Length W. I.: 35.1 m
- Beam: 9.3 m
- Draft: 3.2 m
- Ballast: 30.000 kg
- Gross: 252 TS
- Engine: 1 Yanmar Marine 6AYM-ETE 485KW / 720HP
- Generators: Cummin Onan 22, 40 and 60 KVA + Hydropack
- Boiler: 2 x, capacity 200L
- Fuel Capacity: 13,700L
- Water Capacity: 11,500L
- Watermaker: 2 x 4,500L, 1 x 2,500L
- Anchor Winch: Datamarine (hydraulic) DSZ 3302 HK3
- Chain: 2 x 160 m
- Max guests: 14
- Number of cabins: 7
- Number of bathrooms: 8
- Tenders: 3
- Crew: 14 Fulltime + up to 4 Dive Guides + Cruise Director
Practical Information
- Time Zone: GMT +8 and GMT +9
- Local Currency: IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)
- Language Spoken: Indonesian & English
- Payment Onboard: Cash, Visa & Mastercard
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