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Video Title( MIKUMBA II ) Raja Ampat Liveaboard Feb 2019 - A fantastic diving experience, Raja Ampat 10 day / 10 night Liveaboard aboard the Mikumba II
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 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 is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
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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)
1411726689872Know Before You GoThe Mikumba Dua 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 22 dives on the Mikumba Dua Indonesia liveaboard from £249/day ($314/€289) & rated 9.6. Up to 10 divers on a 30m 98f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 5 cabins, 5 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkMikumba DuaBoat Attributes30m (98f) : 5 cabins + 5 bathrooms for 10 guests.Boat typeIndonesian wooden phinisiDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)20-35 logged divesPrices starting at£249/($314/€289)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.Type of DestinationIndo-Pacific RegionDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Raja Ampat Dive Sites:, Arborek Island (Pulau Arborek), Arborek Village & Jetty (Sometimes a Night Dive), Batu Rufus, Blue Magic (Blu Majik - Dampier Strait for Oceanic Manta Rays), Cape Kri (Kri - sloping wall dive and Kaleidoscopic coral gardens; Dampier Strait), Citrus Ridge (Yanggelo Islands), Dampier Strait, Friwin Bonda, Gam Island (Pulau Gam; Possible Dugong sightings), Mangrove Ridge Dive (Yanggelo Islands; Sometimes a Night Dive), Manta Ridge - Manta Ray Cleaning Station (Central Raja Ampat - near Arborek Island; Dampier Strait), Manta Sandy (or Manta Mantra) - Manta Ray Cleaning Station (near Arborek Island; Dampier Strait), Mayhem Dive Site (Gam Island), Melissa's Garden (Piaynemo), Mike’s Point (Central Raja Ampat), Mioskon (Siaba Besar Island- Dampier Strait), Mioskon Beach Visit With Flying Foxes, Mioskon Island Jungle Walk (Spot Red Birds of Paradise; Sawingkrai Village), My Reef (Piaynemo Island; Central Raja Ampat), Piaynemo Island (Pulau Piaynemo or Penemu - Ultramarine Blue Lagoons; Monumental Pinnacles & Untouched Beaches), Piaynemo View Point Hike, Sardines (Experience "Fish Thunder"; Dampeir Strait), Sardine Reef Dive (Dampier Strait), Saonek Kecil, Sawandarek (Chance to see Oceanic Manta Rays; Dampier Strait), Yanggefo Mangrove Tour, Yanggefo Island (Pulau Yanggefo), Yenbuba Ridge, Yenbuba Villageʼs Jetty Dive Site (Sometimes a Night Dive).Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Komodo National Park Dive Sites:, Batu Bolong (Pinnacle Dive; Means “Hollow Rock” or 'Rock with the Hole'), Castle Rock (Gili Lawa Laut Island), Crystal Rock (Gili Lawa Laut Island), Gili Lawa Darat (Trekking With Incredible View), Gili Lawa Bay (Can be a night dive), Karang Makassar or Manta Point "Mantas on the Moon" (Manta Reef for Manta Rays), Komodo National Park Diving, Loh Liang Komodo Island (Pulau Komodo For Komodo Dragons; Maybe Addtional Charge on Some Liveaboards), Mawan Dive Site, Padar Island Diving and Trekking (Pulau Padar), Padar Kecil, Pengah Island (Pulau Pengah Kecil), Pengah Kecil, Pink Beach (Pantai Merah; Komodo Island), Sebayur Island (Pulau Sebayur; Known for Bumphead Parrotfish), Secret Garden (Padar Island; Pulau Padar), Siaba Besar Island aka Turtle City (Pulau Siaba Besar - Sometimes a Night Dive), Tatawa Besar, The Cauldron (a.k.a "The Komodo Shotgun" Gili Lawa Laut Island).Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Other Indonesia Dive Sites:, Gili Air, Rusa Island (Pulau Rusa).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 Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Mikumba Dua Liveaboard is a 30m (98f) Indonesia Komodo boat for diving safaris for up to 10 guests enjoying 5 cabins and 5 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.6 out of 10 and is rated 'Exceptional' (SDE Lux Rating 73%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 73% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for an exceptional Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, an excellent choice is the Mikumba Dua diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Mikumba Dua liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.6 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Mikumba Dua Liveaboard "Exceptional".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 7 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 3 out of 7, Food Luxury: 9 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 38 out of 52, or 73% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Indonesia Mikumba Dua Liveaboard costs from £249 per day ($314/€289)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Mikumba Dua Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Mikumba Dua Liveaboard include: no internet, no nitrox.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Mikumba Dua liveaboard is 30 metres (98 feet) long, has 5 cabins and 5 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 10 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Mikumba Dua Liveaboard include: 5 Days/4 Nights, 7 Days/6 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Mikumba Dua).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua Liveaboard, please visit this link: Mikumba Dua.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Mikumba Dua, 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: Mikumba Dua.
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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 Mikumba Dua Liveaboard has 38 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 73%) possible benefits and features. This total of 73% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (78%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: NO; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Mikumba Dua liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: YES; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Mikumba Dua liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (43%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Mikumba Dua liveaboard has 9 out of 11 'Food Features' (82%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Mikumba Dua liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: YES; 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: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Mikumba Dua liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Best value for the pennies you’ve saved. We had a great week with amazing diving, some beach trips, paddleboarding and unforgettable sunset cruises! Food was the best I’ve eaten in Indonesia so far. Boat crew is friendly and making their best to make you feel like home. Hugo and Damian were also doing everything they could (and a bit more) to make you enjoy your stay. Boat itself is in top shape and you can find all the facilities you need. This trip was really worth every penny and even more, I’m definitely gonna return.” Recommended for: + best diving so far.
Customer Review ByMervi S, from: Finland scored the Mikumba Dua 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Mikumba Dua.
”Fantastic diving, crew, food and boat. A wonderful trip throughout, fantastic diving, a crew that went above and beyond to make sure your stay was exactly what you were looking at – and everyone that works on this boat is really good at chess.” Recommended for: Diving, Dive leader’s competency, crew.
Customer Review ByScott P, from: United States scored the Mikumba Dua 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Mikumba Dua.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Mikumba Dua Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Mikumba Dua to find out how to get from to join the Mikumba Dua Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua dive boat.
Itinerary 2 TitleScubadiving in Komodo National Park from the beautiful Mikumba 2 - Another magical liveaboard trip in Indonesia with fantastic people and on a beautiful boat, Mikumba 2
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 22 times in total on the Mikumba Dua liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua 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: 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 Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua 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 TitleThis is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity - Breath taking dives in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Kri Island, Indonesian coral reefs. As part of Coral Triangle Raja Ampat in West Papua has the highest biodiversity and the most colourful reefs
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,
Another Marine Life Video
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £249/Day ($314/€289) for booking the Mikumba Dua liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Soft Drinks, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Mikumba Dua liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Mikumba Dua liveaboard: National Park Fees, Port Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length30 metres (98 feet).
Maximum Guests10
Cabins and BathroomsThe Mikumba Dua dive boat has 5 cabins and 5 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Mikumba Dua has the following cabin types: double cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Mikumba Dua liveaboard has 6 out of 17 (i.e. 35%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Mikumba Dua liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Mikumba Dua liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Mikumba Dua liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Indonesian.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 22 dives on the Mikumba Dua Indonesia liveaboard from £249/day ($314/€289) & rated 9.6 + SDE Lux Rated 73%. Up to 10 divers on a 30m 98f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 5 cabins, 5 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, scuba gear rental. Click Mikumba Dua for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Mikumba Dua diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Mikumba Dua. 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 Mikumba Dua Liveaboard, please visit this link: Mikumba Dua.
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 Mikumba Dua Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua 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 Mikumba Dua liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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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.
