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Video Title How is the Liveaboard Experience on Samambaia - The best diving experience is the liveaboard experience
Nitrox Diving Free nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving at no extra charge. The benefits include safer extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered For The 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 Courses This 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 Rental You 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.
Internet Free WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
Ensuite Cabins Cabins 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 Cabins Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private Charter This 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 Adapters If 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 link Boat type Diver certification (Depends on itinerary) Dive courses Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
112 1724325692 Know Before You GoThe MV Samambaia 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 34 dives on the MV Samambaia Indonesia liveaboard from £300/day ($378/€348) & rated 9.5. Up to 14 divers on a 34m 112f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 7 cabins, 7 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental. Liveaboard.com Booking linkMV Samambaia Boat Attributes34m (112f) : 7 cabins + 7 bathrooms for 14 guests. Boat typeIndonesian wooden phinisi Diver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver Scuba gear rentalYES Dive coursesYES Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)20-35 logged dives, 50 logged dives Prices starting at£300/($378/€348)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16. Type of DestinationIndo-Pacific Region Diving Destinations (Area 1)*Raja Ampat Dive Sites:, Alyui Bay (One of Raja Ampat's best muck dive sites + Dive the Cendana Pearl Farm Jetty), Andiamo (Misool National Park), Arborek Island (Pulau Arborek), Barracuda Rock (Wayilbatan Island; Sometimes a Night Dive), Batanta Island (Classic "Muck Diving"), Batu Burung, Blue Magic (Blu Majik - Dampier Strait for Oceanic Manta Rays), Boo Island - Boo Window (Palua Boo - Misool National Park), Camel Rock, Candy Store Dive Site, Chicken Reef Dive (Dampier Strait), Dampier Strait, Daram Archipelago (Misool Marine Park), Dunia Kecil, Eagle Rock (Manta Ray Cleaning Station Kawe Island), Farondi Islands (Misool National Park), Fiabacet (Misool National Park), Hidung Boo (Boo Island Misool), Jef Fam (Limestone Uplift Islands), Kawe Island (pulau Kawe), Larry’s Promise (WWII Plane Wreck), Mansuar (Group of far-flung Indonesian islands), Manta Sandy (or Manta Mantra) - Manta Ray Cleaning Station (near Arborek Island; Dampier Strait), Mayhem Dive Site (Gam Island), Mike’s Point (Central Raja Ampat), Mioskon Island Jungle Walk (Spot Red Birds of Paradise; Sawingkrai Village), Misool Eco Reserve, Misool Islands (Pulau Misool), Nudi Rock (Misool National Park), Sardine Reef Dive (Dampier Strait), Sele Pele (Group of Islands Misool National Park), Shadow Reef Dive Site (a.k.a. Karang Bayangan/Magic Mountain or Manta Point for Huge Manta Rays; Misool National Park), Tank Rock Dive aka Batu Kecil (Fiabacet Misool), Warakaraket Island (Pulau Warakaraket), Wayag Island - Mount Pindito Climb, Wayil Island (Pulau Wayil Misool National Park), Wedding Cake Dive (Wayil), Whale Rock Dive (Fiabacet Misool), Wofoh Island (Pulau Wofoh), Wruwarez Slope, Yanggefo Mangrove Tour, Yanggelo Island (Pulau Yanggelo), Yellit Island (Pulau Yellit). 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), Devil’s Corner, Fish Soup, Golden Passage Drift Dive (Can be Night Dive), Horseshoe Bay (Nusa Kode), Jacks, Karang Makassar or Manta Point "Mantas on the Moon" (Manta Reef for Manta Rays), Komodo Central, Komodo National Park Diving, Lighthouse Reef (Optional Night Dive - Gili Lawa Laut Island), North Komodo, Nusa Kode, Rinca Trekking, Rinca Island - Komodo Dragon Park (On Foot to see Komodo Dragons; Maybe Addtional Charge on Some Liveaboards), Sebayur Kecil, Tatawa Besar, Tatawa Kecil, The Cauldron (a.k.a "The Komodo Shotgun" Gili Lawa Laut Island), Torpedo Alley (Nusa Kode), Wainilu (Muck Dive or Muck Night Dive), Yellow Wall of Texas (Nusa Kode). Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Other Indonesia Dive Sites:, 335sp Pinnacle (Tanjung Papisoi), 7th Heaven, Aiduma Island (Pulau Aiduma), Ambon Bay; Great Muck Diving (Maluka Island - Pulau Maluka), Anemone City, Bagan Fishing Platform Near Pulau Namatota - Swimming with Whale Sharks, Banda Islands (Pulau Banda - The Spice Islands), Banda Neira (The Spice Islands; Schooling Hammerheads), Banda Sea (Ideal for Hammerheads), Banta Wall (The The Rollercoaster), Batu Jeruk, Batu Kapal (Banda Neira), Black Forest, Cathedral (Anemone Fields - Alor Area), Dusborgh Reef (Karang Dusborgh; Schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks), Flores (Alor Archipelago; Gateway to Komodo), Gili Islands (Lombok), Goby Gully, Gunung Api (The Fire Mountain), Hot Rocks (Sangeang Island; Pulau Sangeang), Kaimana (Kaimana Regency a Marine Protected Area in West Papua), Kambing Island (Pulau Kambing), Karang Doisburg, Karang Hatta (Hatta Island - Banda Islands Muluku Province; Schools of hammerhead sharks), Koon Island; Koon Reef; Koon Ridge (Pulau Koon - Maluku Province), Labuan Bajo (Flores), Larry’s Heaven aka The Aquarium (Triton Bay), Lucipara (Dutch Named Schildpad Islands - 7 Paradise Islands in Banda Sea; Thresher Sharks; Hammerhead Sharks; Silky Sharks; Green and Hawksbill Turtles), Madorang - Pretty Wall Dive, Manuk Island (Pulau Manuk or Snake Island or Snake Volcano - Lots of sea snakes +seasonal schooling hammerhead sharks), Moyo Island (Manta Rays; Whale Sharks & Mola Mola or Sunfish), Namatota Island (Pulau Namatota), Nila Island (Pulau Nila; Forgotten Islands), Nil Desperandum Reef (Schooling Hammerhead Sharks), Nusa Laut (Muluku Province Lease Islands - Liveaboard Diving Only Site; Dugong in the seagrass in Paperu bay), Nyata Island (Pulau Nyata; Part of Barat Daya Islands), Pisang Island (Pulau Pisang or Banana Island Between Misool & Halmahera; Also known as Sjahrir Island), Reong Island (Pulau Reong), Romang Island (Part of Barat Daya Islands; Forgotten Islands), Rusa Island (Pulau Rusa), Sangeang Island (Pulau Sangeang and Sangeang Volcano), Satonda Islands (Pulau Satonda; Denise and Bargibanti Pygmies), School Out Dive (Alor Area), Smoking Hot, Suanggi Island (Pulau Suanggi; Outer reefs of the Banda Sea; A great spot for hammerhead sharks & thresher sharks), Tanjung Papiso, Terbang Island (North - Utara), Terbang Island (South - Selatan), Tim Rock, Triton Bay (Pygmy Seahorses; Whale Sharks; Dolphins; Walking Sharks), Too Many Fish (Koon Island). 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 MV Samambaia 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 MV Samambaia liveaboard.
    Booking tips Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your MV Samambaia 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 MV Samambaia liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
    Liveaboard Quick Review The MV Samambaia Liveaboard is a 34m (112f) Indonesia Komodo boat for diving safaris for up to 14 guests enjoying 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.5 out of 10 and is rated 'Exceptional' (SDE Lux Rating 87%*).
    * SDE Lux Rating - See Below *SDE Lux Rating 87% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
    Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for an exceptional Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the MV Samambaia diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
    1. Customer Rating The MV Samambaia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.5 out of 10, and and customers have rated the MV Samambaia Liveaboard "Exceptional".
    2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 7 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 45 out of 52, or 87% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
    3. Cost Per Day The Indonesia MV Samambaia Liveaboard costs from £300 per day ($378/€348)* .
    4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the MV Samambaia Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental.
    5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the MV Samambaia Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
    6. Liveaboard Capacity The MV Samambaia liveaboard is 34 metres (112 feet) long, has 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 14 guests/divers.
    7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the MV Samambaia Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 10 Days/9 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: MV Samambaia).
    More about liveaboard discounts If you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the MV Samambaia Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
    Discover More To find out more or book the MV Samambaia Liveaboard you can do this here: MV Samambaia
    * Note The 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 MV Samambaia Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Samambaia.
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    Liveaboard Discounts

    Last Minute Liveaboard Deals Before reading more about the Indonesia MV Samambaia 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 MV Samambaia dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
    Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
    Deal Date Discount Liveaboard Discount Total Price Before Discount Price After Discount Tour Days Liveaboard Discounted Tour Group booking discount Liveaboard Country
    2200 Liveaboard/View OfferSamambaia Deal Date23/09/2024 Discount15% Liveaboard Discount Total£767 Price Before Discount£5,117.00 Price After Discount£4,350.00 Tour Days12days Liveaboard Discounted TourBanda Sea (Ambon - Ambon): 11N/12D Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
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      Last Minute Liveaboard Deals & Discounts
      Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
      Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Samambaia, 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: MV Samambaia.
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      Liveaboard Luxury Features Review

      Liveaboard Luxury Features The '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 MV Samambaia Liveaboard has 45 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 87%) possible benefits and features. This total of 87% is made up of the following benefits and features:
      Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Samambaia liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (100%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
      Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Samambaia liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (100%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
      Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%) The MV Samambaia 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 MV Samambaia liveaboard has 7 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (100%) 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: YES.
      Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The MV Samambaia liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' (73%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: NO; 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, Set Menu Dinner).
      Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Samambaia liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; 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 Reviews The MV Samambaia liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
      Customer Review

      ”PERFECT ! Marvelous boat & team. The absolute dream for a dive trip. Seriously! Exceptional experience. The boat is new (launched in september 2015) and a marvel of traditional and modern ironwood and teck wood work. We were lucky to get the master cabin which is the best floating room we ever had on such trips (comes with a king size bed, full 9 feet ceilings, private bath and most importantly a stunning 280° continuous windows on the main rear deck and the beautiful Komodo sea and islands landscapes!).

      Each time you set foot on board (and there are many occasions), you are welcome with a large smile and either a fresh drink or a hot chocolate (quite precious after night dives). Marvelous combination of Italian hospitality at its best (the boss and owner was on board with his son and lovely wife), including wine tasting and high fooding standards, perfect Indonesian seamanship and service, with expert massage on request, and a wonderful German diving instructor (with both a serious dedication to safety, a refreshing sense of humor and a true ability to share his passion and vast knowledge a the marine life).

      We took the nitrox course (the nitrox is free on board).The dive sites are world class, among the best we dived for the last 25 years (that includes Sipadan, the Red Sea, Djibouti, Costa Rica, Cozumel, Turkey, Corsica, Phuket / Phi-Phi, Ko Tao, Cebu, Sri Lanka, Bali, Lombok / Gillis, West indies, Turks & Caicos, Tioman…). In a week around the national park of Komodo, from Bima to Labuan Bajo, you can expect to sea amazing soft corals, most of the indo-pacific benthic life (including a large number of stone fishes, cuttle fishes, nudis..), turtles, sharks, mantas… Some ”firsts” for me were the attack of the ominous bobbit worm, the ”live” feeding of a starfish by an anemone, the ”live” feeding of a very large holothurie, the magic show of the Spanish dancer, among the best video footage I got.

      On the top of the liveaboard experience and diving, the Komodo dragon encounter is not to be missed. Not such much at the Rinca ranger station (although the hike there is worth it), than the pack of 5 roaming freely on the beach at horseshoe bay! If you are looking for an amazing week, do not hesitate one second, Go for it !” Recommended for: BOAT – DIVES – TEAM.
      Customer Review By ASSOULINE M, from: France scored the MV Samambaia 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Samambaia.
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      Customer Review

      ”Our experience was phenomenal! The highlights of the trip were the knowledge and attention of the dive guides. They turned every dive and every excursion into an adventure for the mind as well as the senses. Getting to see Komodo dragon and giant fruit bats soaring overhead are experiences that will last a lifetime. The atmosphere created on board by Gian Paolo, Serge, Frankie was familial and fun. Our experience was absolutely amazing.” Recommended for: The three best things about the trip were the dives, the dive guides and crew, the boat.
      Customer Review By john C, from: United States scored the MV Samambaia 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Samambaia.

      Liveaboard Itinerary

      Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The MV Samambaia Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Samambaia to find out how to get from to join the MV Samambaia Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
      Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the MV Samambaia 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 MV Samambaia dive boat.
      Itinerary Option 1 East Flores Komodo (Maumere - Labuan Bajo)
      Itinerary Option 1 Detail
      Itinerary 1 Video
      https://youtu.be/2SdazFLT6AcVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Komodo Island 2019 - Diving Indonesia - Samambaia Liveaboard, 5D Mark IV underwater (https://youtu.be/2SdazFLT6Ac)
      Itinerary 1 Title Komodo Island 2019 - Diving Indonesia - Samambaia Liveaboard, 5D Mark IV underwater
      Itinerary Option 2 Banda Sea & Raja Ampat South (Ambon-Sorong)
      Itinerary Option 2 Detail
      Itinerary 2 Video
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      Itinerary 2 Title Diving Indonesia - Raja Ampat - Triton Bay - Samambaia 2019 - Sony RX 100 Va
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      Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

      Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 34 times in total on the MV Samambaia liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
      Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the MV Samambaia 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: YES.
      Your Logged Dives When choosing the MV Samambaia 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 MV Samambaia 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: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
      Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the MV Samambaia 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.
      Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: NO.

      Marine Life Reviewed

      Marine Life Species The 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 MV Samambaia Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
      Sharks You 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.
      More About Sharks What Kind Of Sharks Are In Indonesia?
      Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
      More About Rays What Rays and Manta Rays are Found in Indonesia
      Fish Species You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Crocodile Fish, Frogfish, Flounder, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Longfinned Banner Fish, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pigmy Seahorses, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Potato Cod, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Scorpion Fish, Sun Fish (Mola Mola), Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Waspfish, White Eyed Moray Eels.
      More About Fish What Fish Are Found In Indonesia?
      Other Marine Life & Bird Species You may see the following marine and bird life: Banded Sea Snakes, Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Crocodiles, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Harlequin Shrimp, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Mimic Octopus, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles, Wonderpus.
      More About Other Marine Life What Marine life is found in Indonesia
      Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dugongs, Melon-Headed Whales, Orca (Killer Whales), Pygmy Blue Whales, Pilot Whales, Sperm Whales, Bryde's Whales.
      More About Mammals What Whales and Marine Mammals are Found in Indonesia
      Marine Life Video
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      Video Title This is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity
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      Video Title KOMODO 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 Price The price that starts at £300/Day ($378/€348) for booking the MV Samambaia liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Internet, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snacks, Snorkelling Guide, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee, Wakeboarding, Welcome Cocktails.
      Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the MV Samambaia liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Laundry Service, Local Flights, Massage, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment.
      Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the MV Samambaia liveaboard: National Park Fees, Port Fees, Visas and Fees.

      Boat Capacity

      Boat Length 34 metres (112 feet).
      Maximum Guests 14
      Cabins and Bathrooms The MV Samambaia dive boat has 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms.
      Cabin Types The MV Samambaia has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
      Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: NO.

      Advanced Divers

      Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The MV Samambaia 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 MV Samambaia 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 MV Samambaia liveaboard has 6 out of 17 (i.e. 35%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: YES; 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: YES; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
      Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The MV Samambaia liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.

      Traveller Benefits

      Travel Benefits (Max 6) The MV Samambaia liveaboard has 5 out of 6 (i.e. 83%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
      Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the MV Samambaia liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese.

      Liveaboard Summary

      Conclusion All-inclusive trip with up to 34 dives on the MV Samambaia Indonesia liveaboard from £300/day ($378/€348) & rated 9.5 + SDE Lux Rated 87%. Up to 14 divers on a 34m 112f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 7 cabins, 7 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click MV Samambaia for more information.
      More Information To discover more about the MV Samambaia diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: MV Samambaia. 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.
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      * Note The 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 MV Samambaia Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Samambaia.

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      Have Fun & Be Safe There 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 MV Samambaia 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.

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