Empress 2
EMPRESS 2 LIVEABOARD; SCUBA ADVENTURES FOR THE ADVANCED THRILL SEEKER.
Empress 2 liveaboard is a unique steel vessel designed to navigate smoothly through all weather conditions. Its equipment and construction warrant comfortable and safe cruising.
If you are looking for an experience beyond recreational diving, this is the vessel to embark on. We organize budget-wise and adventurous dive trips for advanced divers.
Dive safaris include Lombok, Komodo national park, Raja Ampat, Misool, Ambon, and Maumere. Our scheduled trips welcome up to 9 guests for 5 to 11 days. For charters, different numbers are possible.
Accommodation
On deck level -1, we have four cabins with a maximum occupancy of 3 persons. One cabin has three single beds, and three cabins have a double bed and a single bed.
Next to these, there is also a cabin suited for one single passenger. All of the rooms have air-condition, cabinets, reading lights and a mirror. Our passengers make use of shared sanitary facilities.
Cabin A
Room size: 6 m²Max. occupancy: 3
Beds: Bunk
Private bathroom: 1
Air conditioning: 1
WiFi in the room:
Cabin E
Room size: 5 m²Max. occupancy: 1
Beds: Single
Private bathroom: 1
Air conditioning: 1
WiFi in the room:
Cabin B & C
Room size: 8 m²Max. occupancy: 3
Beds: Double + Bunk
Private bathroom: 1
Air conditioning: 1
WiFi in the room:
Cabin D
Room size: 6 m²Max. occupancy: 2
Beds: Double + Single
Private bathroom: 1
Air conditioning: 1
WiFi in the room:
Comfort
Seven multilingual crew members will support you during the journey with their knowledge and skills. Deck level 0 has a large lounge and dining space located at the stern.
The decompression chamber is also located on this deck. Deck level +1 is the place for relaxation and entertainment. It consists of 2 sun decks with comfortable sunbeds, bean bags, a bar, and our cinema under the stars. The Internet is available when circumstances allow.
Catering
Delicious and healthy food of local and western origin is served three times a day as a buffet. In between, snacks are available.
If you have special dietary requests of a medical or religious kind, let us know in advance. You can order a wide range of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages from the bar.
Diving
The Empress 2 liveaboard is fitted with all the equipment that minimizes the risks associated with technical diving and increases the comfort of this type of diving.
The exploration of wrecks and deep seas requires a high-class security system. Next to all the standard facilities, divers can use nitrox and trimix, fast ColtriSub compressors, an electric elevator and decompression bars, and oxygen support with long hoses.
This form of extra surface support is something unique on the MV Empress ii. As the only company, we have an autopilot combined with GPS, rudders, motors, an underwater radar, and 3D side sonar, which allow us to determine our divers’ precise position at all times.
Empress 2 is a budget liveaboard option that brings you scuba diving around the Java Sea to explore the marine life and wrecks on exiting dive sites.
SPECIFICATIONS
Year built: 2010
Year Renovated: 2016
Length: 28 meters
Beam: 6 meters
Top speed: 12 knots
Cruising speed: 9 knots
Engines: 2 x 8 cylinder DIESEL MM TD 232 V8
Max guests: 9
Number of cabins: 5
Number of bathrooms: 3
Tenders: 2
Water capacity: 5 000 l
Fuel capacity: 22 000 l
Freshwater maker: 2 x 2400 l/ 24h
NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATION, AND SAFETY FEATURES
✓ Radar
✓ Decompression chamber
✓ Depth Sounder
✓ GPS
✓ Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
✓ E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
✓ Emergency Rafts
✓ Life Vests
✓ Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
✓ Oxygen
✓ First Aid Kits
✓ Fishfinder
✓ Satellite & mobile phones
✓ Bilge pump alarm
✓ Searchlight
✓ Engine room CCTV
✓ Crew trained in first aid
✓ Emergency flares
Empress 2 liveaboard is specialized in tech diving around the best dive sites in the Indonesian Archipelago. Dive beyond the limits.
Available trips
Departure: 15 Feb 2022
Days/nights: 8 Days / 7 Nights
BEST OF THE BEST SOUTH AND CENTRAL
1 Day – pick up, 12:00 check-in, welcome briefing, and relocation to Misool (15h)
2 Day – 4 dives (Sagof, Pinnacle, Yillet, Romeo)
3 Day – 4 dives (Shadow Reef, Boo Rock, Nudi Rock, Barracuda Rock)
4 Day – 2 dives and trekking (Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Trekking Jellyfish Lake). Relocation 15h to Penemu Island.
5 Day – 3 dives and trekking (My Reef, Mellisa’s Garden. Trekking – iconic viewpoint. Rubble Point)
6 Day – 4 dives (Cape Mansuar, Cape Kri, Mioskon, Mioskon)
7 Day – 2 dives and barbecue (Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, and barbecue)
8 Day – 9:00 check out
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforced events, force majeure, or other similar reasons
Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat; divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species, and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and epaulette sharks inhabit these waters too
It is possible to complete the Advanced Open Water course on board for Open Water divers who wish to join the trip.
Departure: 25 Feb 2022
Days/nights: 8 Days / 7 Nights
BEST OF THE BEST SOUTH AND CENTRAL
1 Day – pick up, 12:00 check-in, welcome briefing, and relocation to Misool (15h)
2 Day – 4 dives (Sagof, Pinnacle, Yillet, Romeo)
3 Day – 4 dives (Shadow Reef, Boo Rock, Nudi Rock, Barracuda Rock)
4 Day – 2 dives and trekking (Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Trekking Jellyfish Lake). Relocation 15h to Penemu Island.
5 Day – 3 dives and trekking (My Reef, Mellisa’s Garden. Trekking – iconic viewpoint. Rubble Point)
6 Day – 4 dives (Cape Mansuar, Cape Kri, Mioskon, Mioskon)
7 Day – 2 dives and barbecue (Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, and barbecue)
8 Day – 9:00 check out
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforced events, force majeure, or other similar reasons
Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat; divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species, and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and epaulette sharks inhabit these waters too
It is possible to complete the Advanced Open Water course on board for Open Water divers who wish to join the trip.
Departure: 07 Mar 2022
Days/nights: 8 Days / 7 Nights
BEST OF THE BEST SOUTH AND CENTRAL
1 Day – pick up, 12:00 check-in, welcome briefing, and relocation to Misool (15h)
2 Day – 4 dives (Sagof, Pinnacle, Yillet, Romeo)
3 Day – 4 dives (Shadow Reef, Boo Rock, Nudi Rock, Barracuda Rock)
4 Day – 2 dives and trekking (Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Trekking Jellyfish Lake). Relocation 15h to Penemu Island.
5 Day – 3 dives and trekking (My Reef, Mellisa’s Garden. Trekking – iconic viewpoint. Rubble Point)
6 Day – 4 dives (Cape Mansuar, Cape Kri, Mioskon, Mioskon)
7 Day – 2 dives and barbecue (Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, and barbecue)
8 Day – 9:00 check out
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforced events, force majeure, or other similar reasons
Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat; divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species, and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and epaulette sharks inhabit these waters too
It is possible to complete the Advanced Open Water course on board for Open Water divers who wish to join the trip.
Departure: 16 Mar 2022
Days/nights: 8 Days / 7 Nights
BEST OF THE BEST SOUTH AND CENTRAL
1 Day – pick up, 12:00 check-in, welcome briefing, and relocation to Misool (15h)
2 Day – 4 dives (Sagof, Pinnacle, Yillet, Romeo)
3 Day – 4 dives (Shadow Reef, Boo Rock, Nudi Rock, Barracuda Rock)
4 Day – 2 dives and trekking (Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Trekking Jellyfish Lake). Relocation 15h to Penemu Island.
5 Day – 3 dives and trekking (My Reef, Mellisa’s Garden. Trekking – iconic viewpoint. Rubble Point)
6 Day – 4 dives (Cape Mansuar, Cape Kri, Mioskon, Mioskon)
7 Day – 2 dives and barbecue (Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, and barbecue)
8 Day – 9:00 check out
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforced events, force majeure, or other similar reasons
Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat; divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species, and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and epaulette sharks inhabit these waters too
It is possible to complete the Advanced Open Water course on board for Open Water divers who wish to join the trip.
Included: VAT, Accommodation, Complimentary toiletries, Tanks, Weights, Belts, Divemaster services, All meals, Towels Provided
Excluded: Dive Equipment, All National Park Fees &harbor fees (Komodo National Park approx. 100 USD pp / Raja Ampat approx 200 USD pp / MAUMERE – AMBON: Harbor &National Park fees (250 USD), long-distance fuel surcharge (150 USD) / AMBON – MAUMERE: Harbor &National Park fees (250 USD), long-distance fuel surcharge (150 USD) / AMBON – SORONG: National Park ticket &Harbor fee (200 USD), fuel surcharge (150 USD), Nitrox 5 USD/dive, 15 L tank 5 USD/dive, canned drinks 1-2 USD, Bottle of wine 400.000 IDR, Beer 35.000 IDR, Taxi Lombok airport to Senggigi 300.000 IDR. Please Note Single occupancy for trips in Raja Ampat 2017/2018: Cabin A: 70%, Cabin B-C: 50%, Cabin D: 70%. Surcharge for single occupancy for trips in Komodo 2018: Cabin A: 80%, Cabin B-C: 80%, Cabin D: 90%
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