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Video TitleExploring Komodo with Cheng Ho - Sea Safari Cruises
Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include safer extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for your personal dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form. Please limit these dietary requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetFree WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking linkBoat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Dive coursesDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
1541727643988Know Before You GoThe Cheng Ho Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving Indonesia:IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 24 dives on the Cheng Ho Indonesia liveaboard from £262/day ($330/€304) & rated 8.8. Up to 24 divers on a 33m 108f wooden schooner dive boat with 14 cabins, 14 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkCheng HoBoat Attributes33m (108f) : 14 cabins + 14 bathrooms for 24 guests.Boat typewooden schoonerDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesNODiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)20-35 logged dives, 50 logged dives, 60 logged divesPrices starting at£262/($330/€304)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.Type of DestinationIndo-Pacific RegionDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Komodo National Park Dive Sites:, Batu Bolong (Pinnacle Dive; Means “Hollow Rock” or 'Rock with the Hole'), Cannibal Rock (Nusa Kode), Castle Rock (Gili Lawa Laut Island), Crystal Rock (Gili Lawa Laut Island), German Flag Dive Site, Karang Makassar or Manta Point "Mantas on the Moon" (Manta Reef for Manta Rays), Kode Island (Pulau Kode), Komodo National Park Diving, Makassar Island (Pulau Makassar), Manta Alley (South of Komodo Island; Dive with Manta Rays), Motang Island (Pulau Motang, Nusa Kode, Padar Island Diving and Trekking (Pulau Padar), Pillarsteen Dive Site, Pink Beach (Pantai Merah; Komodo Island), Sabolan Besar, Sabolan Kecil, Sebayur Island (Pulau Sebayur; Known for Bumphead Parrotfish), Tatawa Besar, Tatawa Kecil, Tiga Dara (Translates to "Three Sisters"; Padar Island), Yellow Wall of Texas (Nusa Kode).Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Other Indonesia Dive Sites:, Alor Area, Alor Island (Pulau Alor - world-class muck diving), Banda Islands (Pulau Banda - The Spice Islands), Banda Sea (Ideal for Hammerheads), Laha Strait Dive (Ambon Bay; Twilight Zone King of the Muck Dives; Frogfish), Satonda Islands (Pulau Satonda; Denise and Bargibanti Pygmies), Sumbawa Island (Pulau Sumbawa - Lesser Sunda Islands - Whale Sharks).Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the Cheng Ho liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Indonesia dive sites you want to dive from the Cheng Ho liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Cheng Ho liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Indonesia; 8. Pay for your Cheng Ho liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Cheng Ho Liveaboard is a 33m (108f) Indonesia Komodo boat for diving safaris for up to 24 guests enjoying 14 cabins and 14 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.8 out of 10 and is rated 'Fabulous' (SDE Lux Rating 65%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 65% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a fabulous Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, you can't go too far wrong with the Cheng Ho diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Cheng Ho liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.8 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Cheng Ho Liveaboard "Fabulous".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 5 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 5 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 6 out of 7, Food Luxury: 6 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 34 out of 52, or 65% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Indonesia Cheng Ho Liveaboard costs from £262 per day ($330/€304)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Cheng Ho Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Cheng Ho Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Cheng Ho liveaboard is 33 metres (108 feet) long, has 14 cabins and 14 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 24 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Cheng Ho Liveaboard include: 2 Days/1 Night, 3 Days/2 Nights, 4 Days/3 Nights, 5 Days/4 Nights, 6 Days/5 Nights, 7 Days/6 Nights, 10 Days/9 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Cheng Ho).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Cheng Ho Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the Cheng Ho Liveaboard you can do this here: Cheng Ho
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Cheng Ho Liveaboard, please visit this link: Cheng Ho.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Indonesia Cheng Ho liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Cheng Ho dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Cheng Ho, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Cheng Ho.
Liveaboard Diving
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Indonesia dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Cheng Ho Liveaboard has 34 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 65%) possible benefits and features. This total of 65% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (56%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: NO: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (56%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (86%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 6 out of 11 'Food Features' (55%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: NO; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Cheng Ho liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”AmazingTrip! Too many to list! A great way to dive some of the best sites I have ever done – Shotgun, Batu Balong, Manta Alley and many others. The boat and diving set up was very comfortable. Komodo National Park has spectacular scenery. A true get away.” Recommended for: Beautiful spacious boat, awesome diving, Komodo National Park.
Customer Review ByKaren A, from: United Kingdom scored the Cheng Ho 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Cheng Ho.
”All the fun of an adventure holiday without the hassles. We had a wonderful manta ray dive and were also able to see a plethora of sea life we had never seen before. The five master was a true ”master” guiding us through ever changing underwater conditions.” Recommended for: Professionalism of crew and dive master, variety of dives, beautiful scenery.
Customer Review ByStefanie C, from: Portugal scored the Cheng Ho 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Cheng Ho.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Cheng Ho Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Cheng Ho to find out how to get from to join the Cheng Ho Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Cheng Ho liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Cheng Ho dive boat.
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 24 times in total on the Cheng Ho liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Cheng Ho liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Cheng Ho liveaboard for your dive trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Cheng Ho liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: YES; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Cheng Ho Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Indonesia liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Indonesia liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Cheng Ho Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Epaulette Shark, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Megamouth Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Wobbegong Shark, Zebra Shark.
Video TitleKOMODO DIVING | Best of Season 3 (Award Winning Video) - 9 liveaboard trips + 1 whale watching trip and around 200 hours spent underwater to put this footage together! A combination of aerial and underwater scenes captured at the park national of Komodo
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £262/Day ($330/€304) for booking the Cheng Ho liveaboard includes: Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Dive Insurance, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Port Fees, Snacks, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Cheng Ho liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Laundry Service, Nitrox, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Soft Drinks.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Cheng Ho liveaboard: National Park Fees, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length33 metres (108 feet).
Maximum Guests24
Cabins and BathroomsThe Cheng Ho dive boat has 14 cabins and 14 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Cheng Ho has the following cabin types: double cabins, single cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: YES.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 3 out of 17 (i.e. 18%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 0 out of 6 (i.e. 0%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: NO; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Cheng Ho liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Japanese.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 24 dives on the Cheng Ho Indonesia liveaboard from £262/day ($330/€304) & rated 8.8 + SDE Lux Rated 65%. Up to 24 divers on a 33m 108f wooden schooner dive boat with 14 cabins, 14 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Cheng Ho for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Cheng Ho diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Cheng Ho. But if you want to compare this Indonesia liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Indonesia, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Cheng Ho Liveaboard, please visit this link: Cheng Ho.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Cheng Ho Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Cheng Ho Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Cheng Ho Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Indonesia liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Cheng Ho liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
Cheng Ho Liveaboard Diving Review Indonesia Komodo
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
