Adelaar, Indonesia

Adelaar was built in 1902 and originally sailed as a cargo ship between England, Sweden, Norway, and Russia, so you will travel on a truly historical ship. Now, this is a luxury liveaboard that responds to the highest standards of service and safety. This boat great opportunity to dive at one of the best destinations in Indonesia - Komodo and Forgotten Islands. Some trips to Komodo begin or end in Bali, so you don't have to book an extra domestic flight. Other embarkations and disembarkation points are Labuan Bajo, Maumere, Saumlaki, or Ambon, so your cruise will be an amazing opportunity to explore these areas as well. Liveaboard also offers diving trips concentrated on mantas and whale sharks.

Boat interior
Adelaar has 4 cabins. All rooms are located on the lower deck. Master cabin has a double bed and an extra day bed as well as staterooms 2 3. The suite for double occupancy and for sharing. Stateroom 4 is slightly smaller in size and equipped only with a double bed. all cabins are decorated with wood. In addition, they have an abundance of storage space and flat-screen tv's All Adelaar’ staterooms feature private bathrooms and individually controlled air conditioning.
Passengers of Adelaar liveaboard can comfortably relax in the boat's salon. It’s big enough, supplied with entertainment facilities. On the below deck boat's guest will find a bar and a game table. Time in between dives you can also spend on the upper deck. It has a big table under sails and a couple of sun loungers to enjoy the gorgeous marine view.

Dive deck
Dive deck of Adelaar liveaboard has all the necessary facilities for diving. There are 2 Bauer compressors and a nitrox system for divers with EAnx certification.

Safety
Safety is always in the first place for the Adelaar team. Boat equipped with first aid kit and emergency oxygen. She is also a partner with a helicopter based in Bali that provides medical evacuations to the outer islands.

Itineraries
Adelaar itineraries include all the best of Komodo Island. This National park is one of the most recognized diving destinations in Indonesia. A variety of underwater landscapes makes it one of the most popular destinations. Here you can dive along the walls or underwater mountains, dive into drop-offs. It is also full of marine creatures. Mantas, dolphins and eagle rays can be spotted while diving near Komodo. It is also great for macro diving. Divers who are fond of underwater photos can take amazing pictures of pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs. Reef sharks also can be met. Of course, you can not leave Komodo Island without seeing its native inhabitant's giant lizards, Komodo dragons. Adelaar liveaboard can arrange a special trip with a ranger.
The liveaboard also offers a great chance to discover the Forgotten Islands and the Banda Sea. This areas are not that well explored yet and they still are less crowded. The surreal underwater volcanic landscapes, walls, and steep slopes covered in numerous hard and soft corals and amazing macro diving that what brings divers attention to this destination. Hammerheads are also among the highlights of this area.

When to Go
Komodo Island has great conditions for diving all year round. On North visibility is the best from April to September, South is incredible the rest of the year