Sea Safari 8 Liveaboard, Indonesia
SEA SAFARI 8;HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME SWIMMING WITH REAL WHALES.
Indonesia’s largest fleet of luxury liveaboard vessels is called Sea Safari Cruises. The KLM Sea Safari 8 is part of this successful Indonesian shipping company. With all their local knowledge and national pride, they are able to organize the most intense adventure cruises around. Embark on one of their schooners and be sure to have a ‘ whale of a time ’. The ship was built in 2003 and gets modernized on a yearly basis. Its length is 35 meters with a beam of 10 meters. The multi-lingual crew consists of 20 people. Among them are 5 scuba professionals. Homeport is Sorong, West Papua and destinations lie in the great periphery of Raja Ampat.
ACCOMMODATION
Our ship has 12 cabins divided over 2 decks, with a maximum capacity of 27 passengers. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, separate hand basin, and air-conditioning. The middle deck has 4 cabins with a double bed, windows, and doors giving direct access to the outdoor gangway. The lower deck has 4 cabins with double beds, 2 cabins with a twin setup, 1 cabin with both a single and a double bed and 1 cabin with 4 single bunk beds. These cabins have portholes for fresh air and daylight.
Single Cabin
Room size: 8 m²
Max. occupancy: 1
Beds: 2 Bunk
Private bathroom: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Lower Deck Double
Room size: – m²
Max. occupancy: 2
Beds: Double
Private bathroom: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Lower Deck Twin Cabin
Room size: – m²
Max. occupancy: 2
Beds: 2 single
Private bathroom: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Main Deck Double Cabin
Room size: – m²
Max. occupancy: 2
Beds: Double
Private bathroom: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Comfort
The indoor saloon is a magnificent relaxing area, very much what you expect on a luxury yacht. You can watch a movie, play games, read a book or simply have a drink with your fellow divers. Also indoors are the roomy restaurant and a camera preparation area. Outside common areas include an après-dive sundeck and a shaded leisure deck with a bar.
Catering
Sea air and diving will make you go hungry. Our chefs make sure you will be nourished with tasty and healthy food. Our meals are served as appetizing buffets with local and western dishes, you can eat as much as you want. Fresh fish and vegetarian plates are served frequently. Wine and beer can be obtained from our bars.
Diving
Aquatic life doesn’t get more bio-diverse and fertile than in Raja Ampat. Here you may have occasional encounters with dolphins, manta rays, turtles, whales, and countless other interesting life forms. Diving and snorkelling in these waters is a mind-blowing experience. Our diving deck has all the amenities to guarantee a hassle-free underwater adventure, regardless if you are snorkeler or tech diver.
Destinations
Sea Safari 8 Liveaboard SCHEDULE
Included: VAT, Accommodation, Complimentary toiletries, Tanks, Weights, Belts, Dive master services, All meals, Possible fuel surcharge, Towels Provided
Excluded: International/domestic airfare and airport tax, Personal diving equipment (available for rent) and battery, Komodo National Park fee (25 USD/person/night), Raja ampat entrance fee (145 USD/person/packages), Cendrawasih Fee (35 USD/person/night), Maumere (Maumere 75 USD/person/package), Alor, Lembeh – Sangihe Talaud, Halmahera (100USD/pax/package), Gratuities to guide and crew (we recommend a tip at least $ 20 USD per day), Onboard telecommunication, Laundry service, Alcoholic beverages &Soft Drinks, 32% EAN Nitrox
Specifications
Year built: 2003
Year renovated: Yearly
Length: 34.35 meter
Beam: 10m
Top speed: 10-12 Knots
Cruising speed: 12 Knots
Engines: 1 x Cummins KT-19 = 272 KW (365 PH) 1.800 RPM & 3 Auxilliary
Max guests: 24persons
Number of cabins: 12 cabins
Number of bathrooms: 13
Tenders: 2 x Outboard Yamaha 50 HP (4 Stroke)
Water capacity: 40 Tonnes
Fuel capacity: 30 Tonnes
NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATION AND SAFETY FEATURES
✓ Radar
✓ GPS
✓ Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
✓ E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
✓ Emergency Rafts
✓ Life Vests
✓ Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
✓ Oxygen
✓ First Aid Kits
✓ Satellite & mobile phones
✓ Searchlight
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