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Nitrox Diving This liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
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 There is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite Cabins This liveaboard does not have ensuite cabins, which means you have to share bathroom facilities.
Aircon Cabins The cabins on this liveaboard do not have air conditioning.
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.
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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)
195 1729435969 Know Before You GoThe Shenron 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 15 dives on the Shenron Indonesia liveaboard from £136/day ($171/€158) & rated 8. Up to 12 divers on a 26m 85f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 3 cabins, 4 bathrooms + for charter, caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental. Liveaboard.com Booking linkShenron Boat Attributes26m (85f) : 3 cabins + 4 bathrooms for 12 guests. Boat typeIndonesian wooden phinisi Diver certification (Depends on itinerary)Advanced Open Water Diver Scuba gear rentalYES Dive coursesYES Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)20-35 logged dives Prices starting at£136/($171/€158)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16. Type of DestinationIndo-Pacific Region Diving Destinations (Area 1)* Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Komodo National Park Dive Sites:, Best of Komodo, Central Komodo, Komodo National Park Diving, Loh Liang Komodo Island (Pulau Komodo For Komodo Dragons; Maybe Addtional Charge on Some Liveaboards), North Komodo, Nusa Kode, Padar Bay (Can be a night dive), Padar Island Diving and Trekking (Pulau Padar), Rinca Island - Komodo Dragon Park (On Foot to see Komodo Dragons; Maybe Addtional Charge on Some Liveaboards), South Komodo. 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 Shenron 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 Shenron liveaboard.
    Booking tips Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Shenron 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 Shenron liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
    Liveaboard Quick Review The Shenron Liveaboard is a 26m (85f) Indonesia Komodo boat for diving safaris for up to 12 guests enjoying 3 cabins and 4 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.0 out of 10 and is rated 'Very good' (SDE Lux Rating 65%*).
    * SDE Lux Rating - See Below *SDE Lux Rating 65% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
    Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a very good Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, take a look at the Shenron 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 Shenron liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.0 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Shenron Liveaboard "Very good".
    2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 7 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 2 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 4 out of 7, Food Luxury: 9 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 5 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 Day The Indonesia Shenron Liveaboard costs from £136 per day ($171/€158)* .
    4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the Shenron Liveaboard include: for charter, caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental.
    5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the Shenron Liveaboard include: no Aircon cabins, no Ensuite Cabins, no internet, no nitrox.
    6. Liveaboard Capacity The Shenron liveaboard is 26 metres (85 feet) long, has 3 cabins and 4 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 12 guests/divers.
    7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the Shenron Liveaboard include: 5 Days/4 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Shenron).
    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 Shenron Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
    Discover More To find out more or book the Shenron Liveaboard you can do this here: Shenron
    * 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 Shenron Liveaboard, please visit this link: Shenron.
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    Liveaboard Discounts

    Last Minute Liveaboard Deals Before reading more about the Indonesia Shenron 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 Shenron 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 Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Shenron, 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: Shenron.
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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 Shenron 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 Shenron 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: YES; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
      Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The Shenron liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (78%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; 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: NO.
      Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%) The Shenron liveaboard has 2 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (29%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: NO; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: NO; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
      Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%) The Shenron liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (57%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
      Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The Shenron 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 Shenron liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Drink Features' (56%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; 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 Reviews The Shenron liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
      Customer Review

      English translation of German guest review below:

      ”colorful. nature itself, with the many visible and invisible changing currents, the hustle and bustle and the varied topography under water, diving spots are different and you can see everything from very small to large if you are lucky.” Recommended for: Mantas, the biggest turtle I’ve seen so far.

      German guest review translated to English above:

      ”Kunterbunt. die Natur selbst, mit den vielen sichtbaren und unsichtbaren wechselnden Strömungen, das bunte Treiben und die abwechslungsreiche Topographie unter Wasser, Tauchspots sind unterschiedlich und man sieht von sehr klein bis groß alles, wenn man Glück hat.” Recommended for: Mantas, die größte Schildkröte die ich bisher gesehen habe.
      Customer Review By Holger P, from: Germany scored the Shenron 8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Shenron.
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      Customer Review By from: scored the Shenron out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Shenron.

      Liveaboard Itinerary

      Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The Shenron Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Shenron to find out how to get from to join the Shenron Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
      Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the Shenron 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 Shenron dive boat.
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      Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

      Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 15 times in total on the Shenron liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
      Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the Shenron 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 Dives When choosing the Shenron 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 Shenron liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: YES; 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 Diving The type of diving experienced from the Shenron 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 Shenron 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, 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, Lionfish, Longfinned Banner Fish, Mandarin 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, Humpback Whales, 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
      https://youtu.be/UJiVARkYs0cVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: This is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity (https://youtu.be/UJiVARkYs0c)
      Video Title This 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
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      https://youtu.be/JJPpU3_EKFcVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: KOMODO DIVING | Best of Season 3 (Award Winning Video) (https://youtu.be/JJPpU3_EKFc)
      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 £136/Day ($171/€158) for booking the Shenron liveaboard includes: Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Naturalist Guide, Port Fees, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
      Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the Shenron liveaboard: Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Land Excursions, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks.
      Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the Shenron liveaboard: National Park Fees.

      Boat Capacity

      Boat Length 26 metres (85 feet).
      Maximum Guests 12
      Cabins and Bathrooms The Shenron dive boat has 3 cabins and 4 bathrooms.
      Cabin Types The Shenron has the following cabin types: double cabins, quad cabins.
      Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: NO.

      Advanced Divers

      Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The Shenron 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 Shenron liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.

      Non-Diver Activities

      Non-Diving Activities (Max 17) The Shenron 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: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: NO, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
      Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The Shenron liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: NO; Library: YES.

      Traveller Benefits

      Travel Benefits (Max 6) The Shenron 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 Shenron liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, French, Indonesian, Spanish.

      Liveaboard Summary

      Conclusion All-inclusive trip with up to 15 dives on the Shenron Indonesia liveaboard from £136/day ($171/€158) & rated 8 + SDE Lux Rated 65%. Up to 12 divers on a 26m 85f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 3 cabins, 4 bathrooms + for charter, caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental. Click Shenron for more information.
      More Information To discover more about the Shenron diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Shenron. 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 Shenron Liveaboard, please visit this link: Shenron.

      Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

      Comments or Questions If you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Shenron Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
      Please Share Please share details about the experience you had on the Shenron 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 Shenron Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Indonesia liveaboard for them.
      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 Shenron 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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