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Damai I Liveaboard, Indonesia

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Damai I is one of the Damai Fleet boats, that combines experience and traditional atmosphere of Indonesian boat.

Boat Interior

Damai I has 7 cabins on board. Lower deck cabins equipped with double bed or with transforming bed, that can serve for a double occupancy and twin occupancy as well. There is also a large stateroom placed on the main deck, that has also transforming beds. And the biggest cabin is placed on upper deck. It has big portholes to enjoy the view and a direct access to the sun deck. Boats salon is comfortable to relax in between dives or to discuss diving day in the evening. Also, there are two sun decks where you can get some tan and enjoy marvelous marine scenarios. Damai has a message area what, makes safari with this boat perfect for relaxing.

Dive Deck

Dive deck of Damai I is situated on the main deck. Divers can use a camera table here with several charging points to maintain equipment after dives.

Safety

Safety is one the main priorities of Damai I crew. Boat equipped with first aid kit, life vests, and emergency rafts.

Best fo Photographers

Damai I equipped with special facilities for photographers. She has a camera room with a table, where you can comfortably work with your photo equipment. Also, Damai I run world's most colorful routes. Pictures that would be done during the trip will be picturesque. You can also, capture some unique marine creatures like big mantas and whale sharks.

Itinerary

Damai I offers a variety of Indonesian itineraries. This boat visits famous Komodo, Forgotten Islands, dive sites of Raja Ampat and Alor. Raja Ampat dive sites are represented by the biggest amount of marine creatures in the world. There is numerous of coral species and mollusks here. Plus you can dive with mantas and turtles, get a chance to see Damai I wobbegongs, one of the rarest sharks in the world. For Komodo Islands sunfish, mantas, dolphins, eagle rays and pygmy seahorses are common visitors. Of course, these Islands are well known for Komodo dragons, large lizards that live here.

When to Go

Diving in Indonesia is possible all year round. There is the best time to visit each destination that Damai I offers. For Komodo, it’s April, Raja Ampat best season is during the months of October until the end of April. Chances of meeting famous Indonesian fish Mola Mola is better in August. Mantas are regularly seen from October until April.

So if you want to experience true relaxation and visit breathtaking dive spots of Indonesia, Damai I is a perfect choice for you. Safari on this boat can make your vacation memorable

This liveaboard is unavailable for individual bookings or available only for charters.You can explore other liveaboards in Indonesia  or send us a Group Request

Cabins

Double Cabin (#4)
Lower Deck

Double Cabin (#4)

2 Guests
Twin/Double Cabin (#3)
Lower Deck

Twin/Double Cabin (#3)

2 Guests
Double Cabin (#1)
Lower Deck

Double Cabin (#1)

2 Guests
Double Cabin (# 2)
Lower Deck

Double Cabin (# 2)

2 Guests
Twin/Double Cabin (#7)
Upper deck

Twin/Double Cabin (#7)

2 Guests
Master Cabin (#5)
Lower Deck

Master Cabin (#5)

2 Guests
Master Cabin (#6)
Main Deck

Master Cabin (#6)

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2009 / 2017
Number of cabins
7
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
No
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Dive Damai
Length and width
40 m / 8 m
Capacity
14
Tenders
2x Yamaha 40hp
Material
Ironwood
Languages crew speak
English
Power plugs onboard
wo-pin round Indonesian and also also international sockets
Engines
Mitsubishi 10M20-OA - 520 Hp serial No.1020-011435
Generator
Mitsubishi M4D33P Generator 40 Kva serial, Mitsubishi M4 D30-OA Generator 25 Kva, Mitsubishi M4D33P Generator 40 Kva
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
1 unit Dive Compressor Poseidon PE200, 1 unit Dive Compressor C.A.T.230, 1 unit Nitrox type Coltri
Freshwater maker
Fresh water tank – 1 unit 10.000 ltr capacity

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Personal Storage Space

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Plate Service
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Massage
  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • SPA
  • Land Excursions

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station
  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
  • Camera Table
  • Special Storage for U/W Camera
  • Charging Stations

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Damai I Liveaboard Itineraries

Raja Ampat (7 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Port of Sorong
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
12:00
Port of Sorong
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
08:00
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (unlimited daytime diving and night dives schedule permitting; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft drinks, beer, glass of wine per person each night
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Scheduled group transfer airport/hotel - boat - airport/hotel within a distance of 15km from the port
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Raja Ampat marine park fees - 180 USD per person (to be paid on board)
  • Port fees - 25-40 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Fuel surcharge (if applicable)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Diving courses
  • Spa treatments
  • Laundry service
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Day 1:
Arrival into Sorong. Guests will arrive in Sorong and have time to get comfortable on the boat. Damai will travel west into Raja Ampat for a check out dive.
Day 2:
Kri and Dampier Straits. At the eastern end of the famous Dampier Strait there are many signature dive sites. Cape Kri is a sloping reef on the eastern end on the island of Kri; Blue Magic and Sardine reef are seamounts covered in schooling fish and cruising sharks and rays; Mioskon is a great spot for the endemic Wobbegong shark and Pontohi pygmy seahorses.
Day 3:
Manta Sandy and Arborek. Manta Sandy is a signature site for experiencing the grace of Reef Mantas. They are frequent visitors to the cleaning stations dotted along this sandy channel. Feel free to explore the sand for small critters while you are waiting for an appearance. Arborek Jetty is part of a sloping reef in front of the island. There are schools of fish, excellent wide angle photo opportunities under the jetty itself and good critter hunting to be done along the slopes. In the late afternoon take a stroll around the village on the island and maybe join in one of their soccer matches or buy a locally made sunhat.
Day 4:
Penemu. The signature sites in Penemu are Barracuda Point; a seamount on the north point; Melissa’s Garden; a beautiful example of a hard coral plateau and Keruo Channel; drift along this colourful slope watching the seascape go by. The highlight of Penemu is a lagoon tour in the tenderboats amongst these turquoise waters and limestone bays. For the energetic there is a short walk to the top of one the hills to be rewarded with an amazing view over the lagoon with Damai moored in the distance.
Day 5:
Wayilbatan. The Four Kings is a series of colourful underwater pinnacles which make an amazing dive with plenty of cool fish action. Moving later to a more sheltered spot we are in the vicinity of some great dive spots: drift along the channel at Neptune Fan Sea; explore wall at Wedding Cake or enjoy the fish action on the ridge at Barracuda Rock.
Day 6: 
Boo and Fiabacet This amazing string of small islands has a colourful array of great dives sites. The signature sites in the area include Boo Windows, Nudi Rock, Tank Rock and Whale Rock. The whole place is a delight for the eyes.
Day 7:
Farondi. For your last morning’s diving we will go to Farondi and visit the underwater caves at Goa Farondi and the current rich pinnacles at the colourful Three Sisters which is teeming with life.
Day 8:
Departure. Guests will be escorted to the airport in Sorong and assisted with check in procedures, no doubt full of talk about the wonders of the most popular dive destination in the world

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see

Cenderawasih Bay (7 nights) (Nabire-Nabire)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Nabire
Nabire Airport (NBX)
08:00
Nabire
Nabire Airport (NBX)
08:00
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (unlimited daytime diving and night dives schedule permitting; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft drinks, beer, glass of wine per person each night
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Scheduled group transfer airport/hotel - boat - airport/hotel within a distance of 15km from the port
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Cenderawasih Bay marine park fees - 170 USD per person (to be paid on board)
  • Port fees - 25-40 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Fuel surcharge (if applicable)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Diving courses
  • Spa treatments
  • Laundry service
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Day 1:
Arrival in to Biak. Guests will arrive in Biak on an early morning flight from Makassar After boarding we will move out to the island of Owi to dive Salmon Point in the afternoon.

Day 2:
Pulau Manim. This is a small island to the west of Numfoor, part of the Biak Regency. Manim is home to calm waters and 7 sunken landing craft left behind after WWII. These are in a variety of depths from 5 to 25m and are covered in a variety of hard and soft corals. In the afternoon diving will be offered at Tanjung Remasiadori with its dramatic drop off and the chance of spotting passing pelagics. (Alternate Day 2: Yappen) This is the gateway to Cenderawasih Bay and here it is interesting to view some hybrids between the endemic species found in the bay and their more normal cousins. In the afternoon Cuttlefish abound at Half Island Reef)

Day 3:
Roon. After an overnight crossing to the south and east guests will wake up at Pulau Roon. Two dive sites here offer the chance for some nice critter diving with a chance to see Boxer Crabs, colourful Notodoris nudis and maybe a Popcorn shrimp or two. Also here is an impressive Tridacna Clam sitting in the middle of a sand patch. After lunch there is an opportunity to visit a local village and later two more dives in the area where guests might find the ever elusive Denise Pygmy seahore or maybe see a downed Japanese fighter aircraft.

Days 4-5:
Teluk Wororomi. This is Whale Shark bay and it is here that the fishing platforms that attract so many of the ocean’s largest shark. After local reporting is complete divers will be offered an open dive-deck so that they may spend as much time as possible in the water with these amazing creatures. The Whale Sharks here are a resident population of pre-adolescents, mainly males, who are come to the platforms to feed on the small bait fish that sit in the nets that hang beneath. They are apparently unconcerned by divers and tirelessly circle back again and again to feed upon morsels of fish hand fed to them by the fishermen who regard them as good luck.

Day 6:
Outer Atolls. The outer atolls of Cenderawasih Bay are some of fishiest sites of the area. Wild Fish Ridge and Spag point being two paricular favourites. It is here that we can view so many of the endemic species that led this to be called the Galapogas of the east. In the afternoon we may move up to the island of Rouw for a chance to snorkel over three wrecked P38 Lightning aircraft, also relics from WWII, as well as a beautiful reef dive teeming with Saran shrimp.

Day 7:
Biak The last day of diving is usually carried out on the signature dive of Biak, the PBY Catalina Flying Boat. This amazing aircraft is a unique dive, she sits upright in 28m of water looking like the pilot just left for a cup of coffee and will be back shortly.

Day 8:
Departure. Guests will be escorted to the airport and assisted with check in procedures, no doubt full of talk about their amazing trip through Cenderawasih Bay

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons.
Dive sites you’ll see

Gorontalo / Manado (11 nights) (Gorontalo-Manado)

11 nights nights, ±28 dives,
Gorontalo
Jalaluddin Airport (GTO)
Manado
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (unlimited daytime diving and night dives schedule permitting; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft drinks, beer, glass of wine per person each night
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Scheduled group transfer airport/hotel - boat - airport/hotel within a distance of 15km from the port
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Gorontalo marine park fees - 50 USD per person (to be paid on board)
  • Manado marine park fees - 50 USD per person (to be paid on board)
  • Port fees - 25-40 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Fuel surcharge (if applicable)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Diving courses
  • Spa treatments
  • Laundry service
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Great hard corals in the shallows and sloping reefs with giant barrel sponges
Schooling of barracuda and jacks
Mantas, turtles, reef sharks
Chance to visit the Red Jellyfish Lake

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2-11:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 12:
Check out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Raja Ampat - Triton Bay (10 nights) (Port of Sorong-Kaimana)

10 nights nights, ±22 dives,
Port of Sorong
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
Kaimana
Kaimana Utarom Airport (KNG)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (unlimited daytime diving and night dives schedule permitting; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft drinks, beer, glass of wine per person each night
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Scheduled group transfer airport/hotel - boat - airport/hotel within a distance of 15km from the port
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Raja Ampat marine park fees - 180 USD per person (to be paid on board)
  • Triton Bay marine park fees - 135 USD per person (to be paid on board)
  • Port fees - 25-40 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
  • Fuel surcharge (if applicable)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Diving courses
  • Spa treatments
  • Laundry service
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Schooling fish and cruising sharks and rays
Excellent wide-angle photo opportunities
Mobula rays hunting
Interesting locations for macro sites

Day 1:
Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
Kri & Dampier Straits.
At the eastern end of the famous Dampier Strait there are many signature dive sites. Cape Kri is a sloping reef on the eastern end on the island of Kri; Blue Magic and Sardine reef are seamounts covered in schooling fish and cruising sharks and rays; Mioskon is a great spot for the endemic Wobbegong shark and Pontohi pygmy seahorses.
No. of Dives: 4.

Day 3:
Manta Sandy & Arborek.
Manta Sandy is a signature site for experiencing the grace of Reef Mantas. They are frequent visitors to the cleaning stations dotted along this sandy channel. Feel free to explore the sand for small critters while you are waiting for an appearance.
Arborek Jetty is part of a sloping reef in front of the island. There are schools of fish, excellent wide-angle photo opportunities under the jetty itself and good critter hunting to be done along the slopes.
In the late afternoon take a stroll around the village on the island and maybe join in one of their soccer matches or buy a locally made sunhat.
No. of Dives: 4.

Day 4:
Penemu.
The signature sites in Penemu are Barracuda Point; a seamount on the north point; Melissa's Garden; a beautiful example of a hard-coral plateau and Keruo Channel; drift along this colourful slope watching the seascape go by.
The highlight of Penemu is a lagoon tour in the tender boats amongst these turquoise waters and limestone bays. For the energetic, there is a short walk to the top of one the hills to be rewarded with an amazing view over the lagoon with Damai moored in the distance.
Long Crossing to Farondi.
No. of Dives: 2.

Day 5:
Farondi.
Early morning visit to the cave of Tamulol a large cave where we can snorkel. Easy for all ages. Nearby, we will attempt to look into the jelly fish lake, as this is very dependable on the village mood.
Afternoon diving in 3 sisters, a dive where sift corals are at its best, and we have chanced to see mobula rays hunting. sunset lagoon tour on the tender boats.
No. of Dives: 2 with cave visit / 4 without cave visit.

Day 6:
Boo & Fiabacet.
This amazing string of small islands has a colourful array of great dives sites. The signature sites in the area include Boo Windows, Nudi Rock, Tank Rock and Whale Rock. The whole place is a delight for the eyes.
On a calm day, you can visit the amazing seamount Magic Mountain and experience cruising sharks, schooling fish and mantas cleaning. A truly spectacular dive!
No. of Dives: 4.

Day 7:
Pulau Pisang.
A chain of islands between Raja Ampat and Triton Bay has some excellent diving The dive site called the Dome is a seamount in the channel with good fish action; bannerfish, snappers and batfish as well as a chance to hunt for macro. Their hammerhead-shaped reef is called T-Bone and the site is covered in large colourful sponges in yellow and purple and blue. Keep your eyes open for passing sharks and eagle rays.
Long Crossing to Momon.
No. of Dives: 2.

Day 8:
Momon.
On the way south we will stop at Momon. There is an excellent macro dive at Tanjung Wap with decorated dartfish in shallow water, the potential for pygmy seahorses and a large swim through to explore. The seamount west of Momon has accelerating diving, schooling fish and chances for mantas.
Also, a visit to the waterfall at Momon. We can take the tender boats into the shore where the waterfalls directly into the sea. A perfect opportunity for a photo and you can even swim behind the falls.
Long Crossing to Triton Bay.
No. of Dives: 2.

Day 9-10:
Triton Bay.
The unique location of Triton Bay with its current rich straits has many beautiful dive sites located around the islands of Aiduma and Namatote. Triton Bay is famous for its kaleidescope of colours along the reef at Signature sites like Little Komodo.
There is the opportunity to see endemic species like the Flasher Wrasse at Flasher Beach or Leopard Anemone Shrimp at Namatote Wall or a Thin Line Wobbegong hiding under a table coral. Also recently discovered in the area are some interesting locations for macro sites with exciting and unusual nudibranchs. There may be a chance to encounter whale sharks while in the area.
Enjoy a great swim through under the island at another soft coral covered Signature Site, Boo's Rainbow. For schooling fish action and more colourful reefs check out Larry's Dive Heaven on the outside of Aiduma island.
No. of Dives: Unlimited dive and Snorkelling at the Bagan + 1 Night Dive (if there's Whale Shark) or else 4 dives/day (day 9 & 10) and 2 dives (day 11)

Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht.


Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons