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Video TitleIkan Biru Komodo Liveaboard - Ikan Biru, our Indonesian teak sailboat, allows you to immerse yourself in the heart of Komodo National Park
Nitrox DivingThis liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
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 offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
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.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsThis liveaboard does not have ensuite cabins, which means you have to share bathroom facilities.
Aircon CabinsThe cabins on this liveaboard do not have air conditioning.
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)
1691728584237Know Before You GoThe Ikan Biru 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 11 dives on the Ikan Biru Indonesia liveaboard from £146/day ($184/€169) & rated 9.8. Up to 8 divers on a 17m 56f wooden-hulled dive boat with 0 cabins, 1 bathrooms + caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkIkan BiruBoat Attributes17m (56f) : 0 cabins + 1 bathrooms for 8 guests.Boat typewooden-hulledDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Advanced Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)No minimum logged divesPrices starting at£146/($184/€169)* 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'), Best of Komodo, Castle Rock (Gili Lawa Laut Island), Crystal Rock (Gili Lawa Laut Island), Karang Makassar or Manta Point "Mantas on the Moon" (Manta Reef for Manta Rays), Komodo National Park Diving, Lintah Strait, Loh Liang Komodo Island (Pulau Komodo For Komodo Dragons; Maybe Addtional Charge on Some Liveaboards), Mauan Island (Pulau Mauan - Manta Ray Cleaning Station), Pillarsteen Dive Site, Siaba Besar Island aka Turtle City (Pulau Siaba Besar - Sometimes a Night Dive), Siaba Kecil, Tatawa Besar, Tatawa Kecil, The Cauldron (a.k.a "The Komodo Shotgun" Gili Lawa Laut Island), Tiga Dara (Translates to "Three Sisters"; Padar Island), Wainilu (Muck Dive or Muck Night Dive).Diving Destinations (Area 3)*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 Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Ikan Biru Liveaboard is a 17m (56f) Indonesia Komodo boat for diving safaris for up to 8 guests enjoying 0 cabins and 1 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.8 out of 10 and is rated 'Exceptional' (SDE Lux Rating 52%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 52% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for an exceptional Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the Ikan Biru diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Ikan Biru liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.8 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Ikan Biru Liveaboard "Exceptional".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 5 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 0 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 4 out of 7, Food Luxury: 6 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 5 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 27 out of 52, or 52% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Indonesia Ikan Biru Liveaboard costs from £146 per day ($184/€169)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include: caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include: no Aircon cabins, no Ensuite Cabins, no internet, no nitrox, not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Ikan Biru liveaboard is 17 metres (56 feet) long, has 0 cabins and 1 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 8 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include: 4 Days/3 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Ikan Biru).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
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* 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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ikan Biru.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Ikan Biru, 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: Ikan Biru.
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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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard has 27 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 52%) possible benefits and features. This total of 52% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (78%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Ikan Biru 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: NO; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 0 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (0%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: NO; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: NO; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (57%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Ikan Biru 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: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: NO; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Drink Features' (56%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Ikan Biru liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”A must-do diving trip! Our 4 day liveaboard adventure on the Ikan Biru was wonderful. The diving was world-class: we saw so many turtles, many mantas, improved our diving with strong currents, night diving and were even able to choose one of our final dive sites, whether we wanted to repeat one we already did, or explore somewhere new. All the staff, from dive and boat crew, were very friendly and extremely accommodating. We felt very looked after every part of the trip, and very much felt in safe hands throughout.” Recommended for: Sigrid, our Divemaster!. The food, which was accommodating to vegetarians and our allergies!. The diving was world-class!.
Customer Review ByA must-do diving trip! Our 4 day liveaboard adventure on the Ikan Biru was wonderful. The diving was world-class: we saw so many turtles, many mantas, improved our diving with strong currents, night diving and were even able to choose one of our final dive sites, whether we wanted to repeat one we already did, or explore somewhere new. All the staff, from dive and boat crew, were very friendly and extremely accommodating. We felt very looked after every part of the trip, and very much felt in safe hands throughout. Recommended for Sigrid, our Divemaster!. The food, which was accommodating to vegetarians and our allergies!. The diving was world-class!., from: United Kingdom scored the Ikan Biru 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Ikan Biru.
”Most amazing liveboard! We had the most amazing liveaboard on the Ikan Biru!The crew was amazing. Josh made us fresh en delicious food en snack everyday. De crew was very friendly and wanted to help us with everything. The instructors (shout-out to Joe and Harold!_ made sure we were well prepared before every dive. The dive sites were stunning and they even took us to see the Komodo Dragons in the National Park. I also dit the Advanced Open Water Course on board, which was done very throughly, but in a fun way. Everyone on the boat wanted to stay and/or would come back whenever we can.” Recommended for: Great crew. Fantastic food. Amazing dive sites.
Customer Review ByAmber V, from: Netherlands scored the Ikan Biru 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Ikan Biru.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Ikan Biru Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Ikan Biru to find out how to get from to join the Ikan Biru Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru dive boat.
Itinerary 1 TitleIkan Biru Liveaboard Blue Marlin Komodo - The best liveaboard from Labuan Bajo, Flores. Gateway to Komodo National Park. Some of my most memorable dives and days spent in the National park were on this boat
Itinerary 2 TitleKomodo Liveaboard - The Ikan Biru - Blue Marlin Dive
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 11 times in total on the Ikan Biru liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Ikan Biru 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: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Ikan Biru Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, 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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Epaulette Shark, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, 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,
Video TitleKOMODO DIVING 2019 | Episode 7 (August 23-31st)
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £146/Day ($184/€169) for booking the Ikan Biru liveaboard includes: Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Dive Insurance, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, Rental Gear, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Ikan Biru liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Nitrox Course, Scuba Diving Courses.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Ikan Biru liveaboard: National Park Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length17 metres (56 feet).
Maximum Guests8
Cabins and BathroomsThe Ikan Biru dive boat has 0 cabins and 1 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Ikan Biru has the following cabin types: deck-beds (sleeping on the deck).
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; 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 Ikan Biru liveaboard has 0 out of 2 (i.e. 0%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: NO; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 2 out of 6 (i.e. 33%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: NO; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Ikan Biru liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, French, Indonesian.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 11 dives on the Ikan Biru Indonesia liveaboard from £146/day ($184/€169) & rated 9.8 + SDE Lux Rated 52%. Up to 8 divers on a 17m 56f wooden-hulled dive boat with 0 cabins, 1 bathrooms + caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental. Click Ikan Biru for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Ikan Biru diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Ikan Biru. 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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ikan Biru.
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 Ikan Biru Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
Ikan Biru 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.
