Fenides Liveaboard, Indonesia
This Indonesia liveaboard offers a Contemporary diving experience across the region’ s premier underwater destinations. Built in 2019, this 41-meter phinisi combines modern design with traditional craftsmanship, creating a spacious and comfortable environment for up to 11 guests. The vessel features five cabins, including a master suite, twin cabins, and double cabins, each equipped with air-conditioning, an expansive en-suite bathroom, fine linens, and a state-of-the-art TV and media system.
Guests find Ample social spaces on board, including an indoor lounge and bar area with a sound system, providing panoramic views, and an Outdoor dining area perfect for al-fresco meals. The sun deck, furnished with loungers, offers a relaxing setting for unwinding between dives. The Menu caters to various dietary preferences, with fresh and diverse options throughout the trip, enhancing the overall experience on this Indonesia liveaboard.
Diving operations are supported by Nitrox, a dedicated team, and spacious dive tenders, creating a seamless experience at each site. This vessel explores notable destinations like Komodo National Park, where diverse marine life and dramatic landscapes await, and Raja Ampat, celebrated for its abundant shark and ray populations, unique critters, and vibrant coral reefs. The itineraries also extend to the Banda Sea, Alor, and Halmahera, providing a comprehensive view of Indonesia’ s underwater marvels.
Wi-Fi is available on board, allowing guests to stay connected throughout their journey. With a dedicated and experienced crew that prioritizes both safety and personalized service, each dive trip with this vessel is crafted to bring the best of Indonesia’ s dive destinations to life
Cabins
Standard Double
Standard Double
Standard Double
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- TV in Cabins
- Towels
- Basic Toiletries
Located on the upper deck, the Standard Double cabins have a double bed fitted with the finest linen and furnishings. The cabins have full air-conditioning and world-class in-cabin TV for your comfort aboard
Standard Twin
Standard Twin
Standard Twin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- TV in Cabins
- Towels
- Basic Toiletries
Located on the lower deck, the standard Twin Cabins have two single beds fitted with the finest linen and furnishings. The cabins have full air-conditioning and world-class in-cabin TV for your comfort aboard
Master Suite
Master Suite
Master Suite
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:3 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- TV in Cabins
- Towels
- Basic Toiletries
Located on the lower deck is one Master Cabin with a double bed and a single/day bed, fitted with the finest linen and furnishings. The cabin has full air-conditioning and world-class in-cabin TV and media systems for your comfort aboard
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Compressors
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
Onboard Facilities
- Massage
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Sun Deck
- Open Air Saloon
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Similar Liveaboards
Fenides Liveaboard Itineraries
Raja Ampat (7 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)
Included
- Transfers to / from the airport or hotel at the location of the respective port of embarkation.
- Accommodation on board in double bed or twin bed cabin with hot water shower, toilet and AC.
- National Marine Park fees
- All-inclusive board services including on board beverages (exclusive all beverages in cans, containers and/or bottles)
- Up to 4 accompanied dives per day (including one dawn or night dive, if location is suitable).
- Dive rental equipment (standard set)
- Nitrox
- All offered land excursions
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- Spirits, alcoholic beverages, mocktails and smoothies (see onboard menu)
- Diving lessons
- Equipment rental
- Onboard massage and laundry service
- Purchase of merchandise or souvenirs on board
- Crew gratuities
- Cost for overweight luggage (international and national flights)
- Dive and Travel - trip insurance's (as DAN and travel guard) and/or Medical Insurance.
- PREMIUM Full Scuba Kit (BCD, Regulator, Wetsuite, booties, fins ABC Kit + dive computer + dive light): 50USD per diving day, to be paid on board
- Full Scuba Kit (BCD, regulator, wetuit, booties, fins, ABC kit): 35USD per diving day, to be paid on board
- Dive Computer (Suunto, Tusa): 12USD per diving day, to be paid on board
- BCD: 15USD per diving day, to be paid on board
- Regulator: 15USD per diving day, to be paid on board
- Full Body Wetsuit: 12USD per diving day, to be paid on board
- 15L Tanks: 5USD per diving day, to be paid on board
- Dive Light (for night dives): free of charge
- Safety Marker Buoy: free of charge
- PADI Open Water course: 730USD per item, to be paid on board
- PADI Advanced Open Water course: 680USD per item, to be paid on board
- PADI Rescue Diver course: 730USD per item, to be paid on board
- PADI Nitrox course: 380USD per item, to be paid on board
- PADI Speciality courses: 430USD per item, to be paid on board
- Discover Scuba (incl. 2 dives + rental gear): 160USD per item, to be paid on board
- Laundry (washed, dried, ironed, folded) - per kilo: 10USD per item, to be paid on board
- Traditional Balinese Massage - 45 min: 40USD per item, to be paid on board
- Nitrox Fills 15 L: 5USD per item, to be paid on board
- Nitrox Fills 12L: free of charge
- Underwater Scooter: 50USD per diving day, to be paid on board
- Underwater Video (GoPro for max. 30m): 50USD per diving day, to be paid on board
- DJI Action (watersports camera for max. 5m): 50USD per diving day, to be paid on board
- Sealife sport diver phone housing (max. 30m): 30USD per diving day, to be paid on board
Program
Day 1:
Pick up at your hotel or the airport in Sorong. Settle in onboard with a welcome drink and a brief introduction to the boat and safety on board.
Cruise to Wasai, Waigeo, a navigation of approximately 6 hours.
This allows time to get acquainted with the ship, set up your dive gear and cameras, and meet the other guests and friendly crew.
After arriving in Wasai, we head for our first check dive.
Day 2:
We spend the day in the Waigeo area, exploring the many islets and small bays, with plenty of undiscovered dive sites.
The Dampier Strait offers a huge variety of diving, from giant mantas to mangroves, beautiful reefs, and pinnacles teeming with schooling fish, sweetlips, barracudas, bumphead parrotfish, fusiliers, and wobbegong sharks. It’s also great for critters, with pygmy seahorses and various nudibranchs.
There are also jetties for night dives, where you can spot Raja epaulette sharks, toadfish, frogfish, and crocodile fish.
Day 3 & 4:
We dive in Dampier Strait and Gam, home to famous sites like Blue Magic, Cape Kri, Manta Sandy, and Manta Ridge.
Strong currents in Dampier bring diverse marine life, creating an exciting underwater experience. You may even feel like you're swimming in a "fish soup" with graceful rays.
A visit to Arborek Pier for a cultural experience is also planned.
At the end of day 4, we sail towards Wayag.
Day 5:
Wayag, the northernmost marine protected area in the Birds Head Peninsula, is a full day of exploration.
Dive sites range from adrenaline-pumping drift dives to relaxed swim-throughs covered in hard corals.
An on-land hike to scenic viewpoints is also included, offering stunning vistas.
There are at least 11 named dive sites in this area, with plenty more waiting to be discovered. A special experience includes swimming with baby blacktip reef sharks in shallow waters off the beach.
Day 6 & 7:
Penemu features strong currents coming from Dampier Strait, bringing nutrient-rich waters.
Barracuda is an oval-shaped reef where large schools of fish, especially barracudas, gather.
Galaxy offers vibrant corals and diverse macro life, including nudibranchs, shrimps, and eels.
My Reef is known for wobbegong sharks and blacktip reef sharks, with currents playing an important role in dive planning.
Day 8:
We sail back to Sorong, with no diving planned for the day.
Enjoy the rooftop bar and review dive experiences with the guides while logging dives and sharing pictures.
After a farewell lunch and debriefing, guests disembark with lifelong memories.
Drop-off at the airport or your hotel in Sorong.
