Nusantara Liveaboard

Destination: Indonesia

Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Alor and Komodo (2 - 4 nights) | From $225++/night

nusantara Quick Pitch

The Nusantara Liveaboard, whose name comes from the Malay-Indonesian term for the Indonesian archipelago, is the perfect budget liveaboard for joint day trips or safaris. After its major overhaul in 2021, the Nusantara is looking like a whole new liveaboard with its spacious sundeck with shaded areas for taking a relaxing nap or reading a book. 

The Nusantara Liveaboard is run by Mikumba Diving. For another of their liveaboard options, check out the Jelajahi Laut. 

Dive Overview

Indonesia is known as a top destination for divers. It is even said that after you have made your first dive in Indonesia, your diving life will never be the same again. Any expectations and wishes can be fulfilled: from very small critters to giant pelagics, the Indonesian waters situated all around the "Ring of Fire" offer probably the richest marine biodiversity in the world.

[See: Komodo Dive Travel Guide] 

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Accommodations

Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos

nusantara Accommodation Details

The Nusantara can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests in their Dormitory-style Cabin and covered Sleeping Deck. The Dormitory Cabin sleeps eight guests and comes with privacy curtains and fans, while up to four guests can sleep on the Covered Deck with mattresses and sleeping bags. Power sockets are made available to all guests, as well as safe and secure equipment storage. There are also two shared western-style bathrooms complete with hot water for the guests.

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General Facilities

nusantara Boat Features 

• Restaurant
• Comfy sundeck and shaded area
• Beanbags on sundeck
• Board games
• Fish ID books
• Stand up paddleboard

nusantara Dive Facilities 

• Dive equipment purchased in 2020
• 30 x 11l tanks (DIN and INT) – 1 x 15l tank
• Suunto dive computers
• Snorkeling equipment
• Alkin air compressor
• Speedboat with 40hp outboard
• Emergency o2 (7l and 12l tanks)
• 2 x 1st aid kits

Food & Drinks Aboard nusantara

All meals are served aboard the Nusantara, including snacks and fruit, with coffee, tea, and mineral water served throughout the day. Softdrinks are also available for select itineraries.

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nusantara Liveaboard Deck Plan

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Schedule, Rates & Availability

Nusantara Schedule & Rates

nusantara RATES

Prices are in USD, per person.

[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions]

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Inclusions 

• All meals including snacks and fruit - Dive Guide
• Coffee, tea, mineral water
• Standard dive equipment
• Torches for night dives

Exclusions 

• Beer & Soft drinks
• Komodo National Park fee
• Local Government Tourist Tax (diving) - Insurance (Required)
• Tip

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Park fees & OThers

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RATES & AVAILABILITY

For more information on departure dates that are not listed and availability please 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!

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Dive Information & Itineraries

KOMODO

Komodo National Park is located within the Lesser Sunda Islands in the border region between the provinces of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara.  The park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rinca, and 26 smaller ones, with a total area of 1,733 km2 (603 km2 of its land).  The area was made a National Park in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard.  Later it was dedicated to protecting other species, including marine species and in 1991 the park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Komodo National Park has been selected as one of the “New 7 Wonders of Nature”, and is part of the Coral Triangle, which contains some of the richest marine biodiversity on Earth.  There are over 100 different dive sites, more than 1000 species of fish, 350 different types of coral and over 1000 individual mantas have been identified.

Please note that the following are proposed itineraries only and we can be subject to change depending on weather and sea conditions during the trip.

KOMODO 3-DAY TRIP

• Total 9 Dives
• Day 1
• Meet at Mikumba Dive Centre in Labuan Bajo, complete all paperwork and collect payment for park fees and fit equipment if required. (Park fees must be paid in cash)
• We walk down to the harbor where our speedboat will pick us up at the jetty and take us to our home for the next few days.
• We start the trip by serving you a welcome drink as our Cruise Director introduces the boat crew and dive guides on board. You then get a boat briefing while heading out to Komodo National Park, and we’ll show you to your cabin and around the rest of the boat.
• After the orientation we’ll set up your dive equipment, before gathering in the dining area again to continue with a safety briefing, then we brief you about the dive site where we’ll do our check dive.  We normally go to a protected area for this, like Sebayur Kecil, but if your group is more experienced we can take you to Tatawa Besar if the current isn’t too crazy.
• We do a 2nd Dive in the Central of the Park and then head to Kalong to watch the famous flying foxes before cruising to Wainilu for our night dive.
• Day 2
• 6:00 Wakey wakey & small breakfast
• 6:45 Head to Rinca for an early morning dragon tour to avoid the crowds
• 8:30 Big breakfast
• 3 Dives in Central area of the park (maybe a manta dive or Batu Bolong) and then we head North
• 19:30 Dinner
• Day 3
• 6:30 Wakey wakey & small breakfast
• 7:00 Briefing Castle Rock
• 9:00 Big breakfast
• 10:30 Briefing Crystal Rock
• 12:30 Lunch
• 14:00 Briefing The Cauldron
• After diving, we cruise back towards Labuan Bajo and relax on the comfy beanbags and complete logbooks.

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KOMODO 4-DAY TRIP

• Total 12 Dives
• Day 1
• Meet at Mikumba Dive Centre in Labuan Bajo, complete all paperwork and collect payment for park fees and fit equipment if required. (Park fees must be paid in cash)
• We walk down to the harbor where our speedboat will pick us up at the jetty and take us to our home for the next few days.
• We start the trip by serving you a welcome drink as our trip leader introduces the boat crew and dive guides on board. You then get a boat briefing while heading out to Komodo National Park, and we’ll show you to your cabin and around the rest of the boat.
• After the orientation we’ll set up your dive equipment, before gathering in the dining area again to continue with a safety briefing, then we brief you about the dive site where we’ll do our check dive.  We normally go to a protected area for this, like Kanawa or Sabayur Kecil, but if your group is more experienced we can take you to Tatawa Besar if the current isn’t too crazy.
• We do a 2nd Dive in the Central of the Park and then head to Kalong to watch the famous flying foxes before cruising to Wainilu for our night dive.
• Day 2
• 6:00 Wakey wakey & small breakfast
• 6:45 Head to Rinca for an early morning dragon tour to avoid the crowds
• 8:30 Big breakfast
• 3 Dives in Central area of the park (maybe Manta dive or Batu Bolong) and then we head North
• 19:30 Dinner
• Day 3
• 6:30 Wakey wakey & small breakfast
• 7:00 Briefing Castle Rock
• 9:00 Big breakfast
• 10:30 Briefing Crystal Rock
• 12:30 Lunch
• 14:00 Briefing The Cauldron
• Day 4
• 6:30 Wakey wakey & small breakfast
• We have a choice of 3 dives in the North or head back to Central to try and find the mantas again.
• After diving, we cruise back towards Labuan Bajo and relax on the comfy beanbags and complete logbooks.

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Other Information

Boat Specifications 

• Built: 2017
• Renovated: 2021
• Total length: 21 m
• Beam: 3 m
• Main engine: Mitsubishi 6d16 cylinder
• Generators: Silent Honda Generator
• Freshwater capacity: 1 tonne
• Navigation & Communication: GPS, VHF Radio – SART, EPIRB
• Safety & Rescue: Life raft for 25 pax, Life jackets x 25, Life rings x 3, Flares, Smoke signals, Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms in cabins
• Diving: Alkin air compressor, Speedboat with 40hp outboard, Emergency o2 (7l and 12l tanks), 2 x 1st aid kits

Practical Information 

• Time Zone: GMT+9
• Local Currency: IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)
• Languages Spoken: English, German, Indonesian, and Italian
• Electricity: 220v
• Payment Onboard: Cash

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