Hatiku Liveaboard, Indonesia

M/Y Hatiku is a traditional Indonesian Phinisi built in 2014 and fully upgraded in 2024. Measuring 38 metres in length with a wooden hull, the vessel accommodates 13 divers and operates across some of the most remote regions of Indonesia. With a maximum of seven cabins and a 12-member crew, the MV Hatiku liveaboard Indonesia offers structured diving programmes in Raja Ampat, Misool, Halmahera, and the Banda Sea. Guests can expect both cultural heritage from its Lambo-style design and practical features for extended diving schedules.

Cabins

Twin Cabin

Six lower-deck twin cabins are fitted with en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning. Each includes cabin towels and comfortable bedding, providing a practical layout for shareable accommodation.

Master Cabin

The Master Cabin, located on the main deck, features large windows with sea views. It is equipped with an en-suite bathroom and air conditioning, offering additional comfort compared to the lower-deck options.

Boat Interior

The indoor saloon is air-conditioned and furnished for leisure between dives. It includes a dining room where meals are served and a lounge with flat-screen TV and home cinema surround sound. Guests have access to snacks, tea, coffee, and soft drinks throughout the day.

Dive Deck

The dive deck provides ample space for preparation, with personal storage areas and fresh water showers. Two fiberglass tenders with 100 HP engines support transfers to dive sites. Nitrox is available onboard, and rental dive gear can be arranged. Facilities include DIN adaptors and charging stations. A 4:1 guest-to-guide ratio ensures detailed briefings and small dive groups.

Safety

The Hatiku liveaboard is equipped with full safety gear, including radar, VHF/DSC/SSB radio, life jackets, life rafts, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, emergency flares, oxygen kits, first aid kits, and a bilge pump alarm. A satellite phone and EPIRB distress system are also carried, and emergency procedures are posted onboard.

Itinerary

The Hatiku Indonesia liveaboard operates multiple routes. The Ring of Fire itinerary sails from Alor to Ambon, with dives at Pulau Sika, Reong, Nil Desperandum, Banda Neira, and Suanggi. Divers may encounter dugongs, hammerheads, reef sharks, and sea snakes, along with historic stops such as Fort Belgica.

The Best of Raja Ampat programme includes Kri Island, Yangefo, Aljui Bay, Pyanemo, Misool, and Jellyfish Lake. Highlights include manta rays, coral gardens, night dives, and trekking to island viewpoints.

The Misool and South Raja Ampat route covers Dampier Strait, Cape Kri, Mansuar, Manta Sandy, Wayag, Pyanemo, Tomolol Cave, Fiabacet, and Daram, combining reef dives with treks to limestone karst formations.

Boat Specification

Dive Facilities

Twin Coltri compressors and an NRC nitrox unit supply the dive deck. Two tenders provide access to dive sites, and rinsing areas support both gear and cameras.

Boat Navigation

Equipped with radar, GPS tracking, AIS, and a depth sounder. Communication includes VHF, DSC, and SSB radios.

Food & Drinks

Meals are served buffet-style with Western and Indonesian cuisine. Vegetarian and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice. Snacks, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, and spirits are available onboard.

Onboard Facilities

Facilities include an indoor salon, sun deck with loungers, shared kitchen, and laundry service. Wi-Fi is available at an additional fee.

Photographer Facilities

Underwater photographers benefit from a dedicated camera station, charging areas, and rinse tanks.

The Hatiku liveaboard Indonesia combines the craftsmanship of a Sulawesi-built Phinisi with updated diving amenities, offering itineraries through Raja Ampat, Misool, and the Banda Sea. With comfortable cabins, full safety equipment, and a structured diving schedule, the MV Hatiku liveaboard provides divers with access to some of the region’s most diverse coral reefs and pelagic encounters