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Nitrox DivingPaid 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 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 does not offer diver training courses.
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.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking linkBoat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Dive coursesDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
1481727211682Know 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 LiveaboardBoat Attributes42m (138f) : 8 cabins + 8 bathrooms for 16 guests.Boat typeIndonesian wooden phinisiDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesNODiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)40 logged dives, 60 logged divesPrices starting at£258/($325/€299)* 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:, 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 tipsBefore 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 ReviewThe 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 TipsIf 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 RatingThe 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 SummaryDiver 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 DayThe Indonesia Tambora Liveaboard costs from £258 per day ($325/€299)* .
4. ProsA 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. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Tambora Liveaboard include: no diving courses.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe 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 ItinerariesThe 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 discountsIf 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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* 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 Tambora Liveaboard, please visit this link: Tambora Liveaboard.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore 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 DateDiscountLiveaboard Discount TotalPrice Before DiscountPrice After DiscountTour DaysLiveaboard Discounted TourGroup booking discountLiveaboard Country
2516Liveaboard/View OfferTamboraDeal Date08/01/2026Discount30%Liveaboard Discount Total£1,360Price Before Discount£4,533.00Price After Discount£3,173.00Tour Days11daysLiveaboard Discounted TourBest of Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong)Group booking discountNon groupLiveaboard CountryIndonesia
2515Liveaboard/View OfferTamboraDeal Date23/12/2025Discount30%Liveaboard Discount Total£1,360Price Before Discount£4,533.00Price After Discount£3,173.00Tour Days12daysLiveaboard Discounted TourKaimana - Triton Bay - Misool (Kaimana - Sorong)Group booking discountNon groupLiveaboard CountryIndonesia
2514Liveaboard/View OfferTamboraDeal Date08/12/2025Discount30%Liveaboard Discount Total£1,360Price Before Discount£4,533.00Price After Discount£3,173.00Tour Days12daysLiveaboard Discounted TourMisool - Triton Bay - Kaimana (Sorong - Kaimana)Group booking discountNon groupLiveaboard CountryIndonesia
2489Liveaboard/View OfferTamboraDeal Date28/09/2024Discount10%Liveaboard Discount Total£453Price Before Discount£4,533.00Price After Discount£4,080.00Tour Days12daysLiveaboard Discounted TourThe Ring of Fire (Alor - Ambon)Group booking discountNon groupLiveaboard CountryIndonesia
NoteThe above list of liveaboard discounts may not be the same when you click to view the offer. This can be because the offer ended or it has been changed since it was entered on Scubadivingearth.com, or due to exchange rate movements. T&Cs may apply to your chosen booking or discounted deal.
Last Minute Liveaboard Deals & Discounts
Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
Liveaboard DiscountsIf 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.
Liveaboard Diving
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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 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 ReviewsThe 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 Byjulio 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.
”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 ByCharles 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 LocationThe 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 videosThe 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 1 TitleScuba 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 TripYou 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 LevelIf 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 DivesWhen 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 DivingThe 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.
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 Tambora 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 - Breathtaking 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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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe 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 ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Tambora liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Massage, Nitrox, Yoga.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Tambora liveaboard: Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length42 metres (138 feet).
Maximum Guests16
Cabins and BathroomsThe Tambora dive boat has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Tambora has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
Family cabins onboardFamily 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 OnboardThe crew onboard the Tambora liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Indonesian.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-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 InformationTo 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.
* 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 Tambora Liveaboard, please visit this link: Tambora Liveaboard.
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 Tambora Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Tambora 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 Tambora 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 Tambora liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
Tambora Liveaboard Diving Review Indonesia Raja Ampat
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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.
