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Video Title Tambora dive cruise
Nitrox Diving Paid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include safer extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered 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 does not offer diver training courses.
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 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)
148 1727211682 Know Before You GoThe Tambora 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 32 dives on the Tambora Liveaboard Indonesia liveaboard from £258/day ($325/€299) & rated 8.8. Up to 16 divers on a 42m 138f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 8 cabins, 8 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Liveaboard.com Booking linkTambora Liveaboard Boat Attributes42m (138f) : 8 cabins + 8 bathrooms for 16 guests. Boat typeIndonesian wooden phinisi Diver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver Scuba gear rentalYES Dive coursesNO Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)40 logged dives, 60 logged dives Prices starting at£258/($325/€299)* 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:, P47 Plane Wreck, Andiamo (Misool National Park), Arborek Island (Pulau Arborek), Arborek Village & Jetty (Sometimes a Night Dive), Balbulol (Lagoons and Karsts), Balok Dive Site, Best of Raja Ampat, Blue Magic (Blu Majik - Dampier Strait for Oceanic Manta Rays), BoBatanow, Boo Island - Boo Window (Palua Boo - Misool National Park), Cape Kri (Kri - sloping wall dive and Kaleidoscopic coral gardens; Dampier Strait), Central Raja Ampat, Citrus Ridge (Yanggelo Islands), Dampier Strait, Daram Archipelago (Misool Marine Park), Daram Island (Pulau Daram), Dayang Island (Known For Manta Rays) (Pulau Dayang), Fam Island (Epaulette Sharks or the "Walking Shark"), Fiabacet (Misool National Park), Four Kings Dive Site (East of Pele Island southern Misool), Jef Pele Wall Dive (Pele Island Misool National Park), Jellyfish Lake (Lenmakana; Snorkeling/Trekking), Manta Sandy (or Manta Mantra) - Manta Ray Cleaning Station (near Arborek Island; Dampier Strait), Melissa's Garden (Piaynemo), Misool Eco Reserve, Misool Islands (Pulau Misool), Orange Peel Dive Site, Sagof Bay, Saonek Jetty (Ideal night dive), Sawandarek (Chance to see Oceanic Manta Rays; Dampier Strait), Sawandarek Village (Local Indonesian Culture), Shadow Reef Dive Site (a.k.a. Karang Bayangan/Magic Mountain for Huge Manta Rays), Tapok Island (Pulau Tapok), Tomolol Caves (Gua Sacral; Misool), Wayag Island (Pulau Wayag - Conical Karst Islands & Crystall Clear Sapphire Seas and the world's first confirmed Manta-Ray nursery), Wayag Island - Mount Pindito Climb, Wayilbatan Bay (Sometimes a Night Dive), Wayilbatan Island (Pulau Wayilbatan; Misool), Wayil Island (Pulau Wayil Misool National Park), Warna Berwarna Dive Site, Warakaraket Island (Pulau Warakaraket), Way Pretty Shallow, Yanggefo Island (Pulau Yanggefo), Yeben Shallows, Yenbuba Villageʼs Jetty Dive Site (Sometimes a Night Dive), Yellit Island (Pulau Yellit). Diving Destinations (Area 2)* Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Other Indonesia Dive Sites:, 335sp Pinnacle (Tanjung Papisoi), Alor Island (Pulau Alor - world-class muck diving), Alor Strait, Banda Neira (The Spice Islands; Schooling Hammerheads), Batu Kapal (Banda Neira), Beang Abang-Besar Island (Pulau Abang), Biangabang Dive Site (Muck Dive - Abang-Besar Island; Alor Area), Fak Fak (Fakfak: Atoll), Fort Belgica Banda Neira (Treck & Dive), Hole in the Wall (Hatta Island), Kaimana (Kaimana Regency a Marine Protected Area in West Papua), Kalabahi Bay (Muck Diving Alor Island), Karang Hatta (Hatta Island - Banda Islands Muluku Province; Schools of hammerhead sharks), Kital Island (Pulau Kital), Koon Island; Koon Reef; Koon Ridge (Pulau Koon - Maluku Province), Lava Flow Dive (Banda Neira), Manuk Island (Pulau Manuk or Snake Island or Snake Volcano - Lots of sea snakes +seasonal schooling hammerhead sharks), Maritime Museum Banda Neira (Treck & Dive), Nil Desperandum Reef (Schooling Hammerhead Sharks), Nutmeg & Vanilla plantation Banda Neira (Treck & Dive), Nusa Laut (Muluku Province Lease Islands - Liveaboard Diving Only Site; Dugong in the seagrass in Paperu bay), Nyata Island (Pulau Nyata), Pisang Island (Pulau Pisang or Banana Island Between Misool & Halmahera; Also known as Sjahrir Island), Pohon Miring Dive (Banda Neira), Ring of Fire (Volcanic Islands Seamounts: Maumere; Ambon; Alor & The Bandas - Hammerheads Galore + Chance to See Blue Whales Too), Reong Island (Pulau Reong), Serua Island (Pulau Serua - Ideal for Schools of Hammerheads), Suanggi Island (Pulau Suanggi; Outer reefs of the Banda Sea; A great spot for hammerhead sharks & thresher sharks), Tanjung Buton or The Curve Dive Site (Banda Islands; Hammerhead Shark Hotspot), Terbang Island (North - Utara), Terbang Island (South - Selatan), Triton Bay (Pygmy Seahorses; Whale Sharks; Dolphins; Walking Sharks), Triton Bay Bagan (Indonesian fishing platforms whale shark encounter), Watubela Archipelago, Wetar Island (Pulau Wetar; Forgotten Islands). Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Cenderawasih Bay Dive Sites "The Galapagos of Indonesia’s Reefs":, Auri Island (Pulau Auri), Biak Island (Pulau Biak), Cenderawasih Bay Swimming and Diving with Whale Sharks Around Indonesian Bagans, Cross Wreck (35m Patrol Vessel), Dry Yapen Dive Site (Yapen Island), Flying Catalina (WWII Plane Wreck; Biak Island), Kwatisore (Indonesian Bagan Whale Shark Snorkeling & Diving), Manim Island (Pulau Manim - Many Scuttled WW2 Landing Craft), Manokwari (WWII wrecks), Mansinam Island (Manokwari WWII Wreck Diving; Shinwa Maru (The Good Ghost); Cross Wreck; Pillbox Wreck), Mios Woendi Island, Mios Woendi Village Pier Dive, Numfoor (A wall and steep slope and WWII wrecks), Pasar Ikan (The Fish Market Muck Dive), Pasir Putih Wreck (or The White Sand WWII 40m Navy Patrol Boat), Pillbox Wreck (Commercial Cargo Ship), Padaido Islands, Roon Island (Pulau Roon), Shinwa Maru (The Good Ghost; 120m Cargo Ship) WWII Wreck Dive, Tanjung Ayami, Tanjung Manguar (Batu Wunderbar), Yapen Island (Pulau Yapen; South of Biak). 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 Tambora 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 Tambora Liveaboard liveaboard.
    Booking tips Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Tambora 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 Tambora liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
    Liveaboard Quick Review The Tambora Liveaboard is a 42m (138f) Indonesia Raja Ampat boat for diving safaris for up to 16 guests enjoying 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.8 out of 10 and is rated 'Fabulous' (SDE Lux Rating 85%*).
    * SDE Lux Rating - See Below *SDE Lux Rating 85% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
    Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a fabulous Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, take a look at the Tambora 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 Tambora liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.8 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Tambora Liveaboard "Fabulous".
    2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 6 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 6 out of 7, Food Luxury: 10 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 8 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 44 out of 52, or 85% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
    3. Cost Per Day The Indonesia Tambora Liveaboard costs from £258 per day ($325/€299)* .
    4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the Tambora Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
    5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the Tambora Liveaboard include: no diving courses.
    6. Liveaboard Capacity The Tambora liveaboard is 42 metres (138 feet) long, has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 16 guests/divers.
    7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the Tambora Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Tambora Liveaboard).
    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 Tambora Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section 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 Tambora Liveaboard, please visit this link: Tambora Liveaboard.
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    Liveaboard Discounts

    Last Minute Liveaboard Deals Before reading more about the Indonesia Tambora 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 Tambora 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
    2516 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date08/01/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,360 Price Before Discount£4,533.00 Price After Discount£3,173.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2515 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date23/12/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,360 Price Before Discount£4,533.00 Price After Discount£3,173.00 Tour Days12days Liveaboard Discounted TourKaimana - Triton Bay - Misool (Kaimana - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2514 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date08/12/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,360 Price Before Discount£4,533.00 Price After Discount£3,173.00 Tour Days12days Liveaboard Discounted TourMisool - Triton Bay - Kaimana (Sorong - Kaimana) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2513 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date14/11/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£405 Price Before Discount£4,046.00 Price After Discount£3,641.00 Tour Days14days Liveaboard Discounted TourSeram Sea Expedition (Sorong - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2512 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date03/11/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£866 Price Before Discount£2,885.00 Price After Discount£2,019.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourThe Spices Neira (Ambon - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2511 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date23/10/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£866 Price Before Discount£2,885.00 Price After Discount£2,019.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourThe Spices Neira (Ambon - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2510 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date13/10/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£866 Price Before Discount£2,885.00 Price After Discount£2,019.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourThe Spices Neira (Ambon - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2509 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date29/09/2025 Discount7% Liveaboard Discount Total£315 Price Before Discount£4,496.00 Price After Discount£4,181.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourSeram Sea Expedition (Sorong - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2508 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date05/09/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£317 Price Before Discount£3,173.00 Price After Discount£2,856.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourCentral Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2507 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date18/08/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,360 Price Before Discount£4,533.00 Price After Discount£3,173.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourMisool, South Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2506 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date04/08/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,360 Price Before Discount£4,533.00 Price After Discount£3,173.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2505 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date21/07/2025 Discount7% Liveaboard Discount Total£318 Price Before Discount£4,536.00 Price After Discount£4,218.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourWhale Shark Festival (Manokwari - Biak) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2504 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date08/07/2025 Discount7% Liveaboard Discount Total£318 Price Before Discount£4,536.00 Price After Discount£4,218.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourWhale Shark Festival (Manokwari - Biak) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    1170 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Liveaboard Deal Date23/06/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£323 Price Before Discount£3,228.00 Price After Discount£2,905.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourMisool, South Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discount Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2503 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date23/06/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£315 Price Before Discount£3,147.00 Price After Discount£2,832.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourMisool, South Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    1169 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Liveaboard Deal Date13/06/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£976 Price Before Discount£3,255.00 Price After Discount£2,279.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourCentral Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discount Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2502 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date13/06/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£952 Price Before Discount£3,173.00 Price After Discount£2,221.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourCentral Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    1168 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Liveaboard Deal Date01/06/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,395 Price Before Discount£4,650.00 Price After Discount£3,255.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discount Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2501 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date01/06/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,360 Price Before Discount£4,533.00 Price After Discount£3,173.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2500 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date24/04/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£318 Price Before Discount£3,176.00 Price After Discount£2,858.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourCentral Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2499 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date12/04/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,360 Price Before Discount£4,533.00 Price After Discount£3,173.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2498 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date31/03/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£453 Price Before Discount£4,533.00 Price After Discount£4,080.00 Tour Days12days Liveaboard Discounted TourKaimana - Triton Bay - Misool (Kaimana - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2497 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date18/03/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£453 Price Before Discount£4,533.00 Price After Discount£4,080.00 Tour Days12days Liveaboard Discounted TourMisool - Triton Bay - Kaimana (Sorong - Kaimana) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2496 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date01/02/2025 Discount7% Liveaboard Discount Total£318 Price Before Discount£4,536.00 Price After Discount£4,218.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2495 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date28/12/2024 Discount20% Liveaboard Discount Total£577 Price Before Discount£2,885.00 Price After Discount£2,308.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourCentral Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2494 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date21/11/2024 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,349 Price Before Discount£4,496.00 Price After Discount£3,147.00 Tour Days11days Liveaboard Discounted TourThe Spices Neira (Ambon - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2493 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date11/11/2024 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£866 Price Before Discount£2,885.00 Price After Discount£2,019.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourThe Spices Neira (Ambon - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2492 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date01/11/2024 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£866 Price Before Discount£2,885.00 Price After Discount£2,019.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourThe Spices Neira (Ambon - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2491 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date21/10/2024 Discount20% Liveaboard Discount Total£577 Price Before Discount£2,885.00 Price After Discount£2,308.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourThe Spices Neira (Ambon - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2490 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date11/10/2024 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£289 Price Before Discount£2,885.00 Price After Discount£2,596.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourThe Spices Neira (Ambon - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2489 Liveaboard/View OfferTambora Deal Date28/09/2024 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£453 Price Before Discount£4,533.00 Price After Discount£4,080.00 Tour Days12days Liveaboard Discounted TourThe Ring of Fire (Alor - Ambon) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
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      Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Tambora, 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: Tambora Liveaboard.
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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 Tambora Liveaboard has 44 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 85%) possible benefits and features. This total of 85% is made up of the following benefits and features:
      Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%) The Tambora liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (67%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
      Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The Tambora 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 Tambora 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: NO; TV In Cabin: YES.
      Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%) The Tambora liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (86%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
      Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The Tambora liveaboard has 10 out of 11 'Food Features' (91%) and include: BBQ Area: YES; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Set Menu Dinner).
      Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The Tambora liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Drink Features' (89%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
      Example of Cabins
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      Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

      Customer Reviews The Tambora liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
      Customer Review

      Excellent crew and and Cruise director, fantastic dive sites and great food. The quality and beauty of the ship, the dives, and the impeccable food combined with outstanding friendly service made this trip fantastic.” Recommended for: cabin, great diving tour and comfort of the auxiliary aluminum boats.

      Customer Review By julio A, from: Spain scored the Tambora 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Tambora Liveaboard.
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      Customer Review

      Brilliant trip out of Sorong. Really every dive was outstanding. I’ve done 5 liveaboards and have 400+ dives, but this was the best. Of course the amazing diving and weather certainly added to the experience. The crew did a great job and the food was the best of the boats I’ve been on. So good, I’ve already booked another trip on the Tambora.” Recommended for: Absolutely brilliant diving, great crew and supper food.

      Customer Review By Charles G, from: United States scored the Tambora 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Tambora Liveaboard.

      Liveaboard Itinerary

      Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The Tambora Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Tambora Liveaboard to find out how to get from to join the Tambora Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
      Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the Tambora 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 Tambora dive boat.
      Itinerary Option 1 Gems of Alor (Alor - Alor)
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      Itinerary 1 Title Scuba Diving in Raja Ampat with the Tambora Liveaboard, Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 (Rays)
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      Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

      Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 32 times in total on the Tambora liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
      Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the Tambora 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 Tambora 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 Tambora 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: NO; 40 logged dives: YES; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: YES; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
      Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the Tambora 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 Tambora 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.
      Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
      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, 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.
      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.
      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.
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      Liveaboard Cost and Booking

      Included In The Price The price that starts at £258/Day ($325/€299) for booking the Tambora liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Extra Dives, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Internet, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Laundry Service, Naturalist Guide, Night Dives, Port Fees, Pressing Service, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Soft Drinks, Soft Drinks At Meal Times, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner.
      Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the Tambora liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Massage, Nitrox, Yoga.
      Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the Tambora liveaboard: Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees.

      Boat Capacity

      Boat Length 42 metres (138 feet).
      Maximum Guests 16
      Cabins and Bathrooms The Tambora dive boat has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms.
      Cabin Types The Tambora has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
      Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: NO.

      Advanced Divers

      Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The Tambora liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: YES.

      Underwater Photographers

      Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The Tambora 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 Tambora 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: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
      Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The Tambora liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: NO.

      Traveller Benefits

      Travel Benefits (Max 6) The Tambora 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: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
      Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the Tambora liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Indonesian.

      Liveaboard Summary

      Conclusion All-inclusive trip with up to 32 dives on the Tambora Indonesia liveaboard from £258/day ($325/€299) & rated 8.8 + SDE Lux Rated 85%. Up to 16 divers on a 42m 138f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 8 cabins, 8 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Tambora Liveaboard for more information.
      More Information To discover more about the Tambora diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Tambora Liveaboard. 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 Tambora Liveaboard, please visit this link: Tambora Liveaboard.

      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 Tambora Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
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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 Tambora 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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