Queenesia Liveaboard, Indonesia

Queenesia I is a 22-metre wooden liveaboard designed for diving, snorkelling, island hopping, and small-group cruising in Komodo National Park. Built in 2014, the vessel accommodates a maximum of 8 guests in just 3 cabins, creating a more private atmosphere for couples, families, and groups of friends. Indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, dedicated dive facilities, and a multi-day Komodo itinerary combine with a compact guest capacity to create an intimate liveaboard experience in Indonesia.

Cabin Types

Twin Cabin

The Twin Cabin accommodates 2 guests in 2 single beds. The cabin features a private ensuite bathroom, an individual air-conditioning unit, charging ports, and non-sharing occupancy.

Double Cabin

The Double Cabin accommodates 2 guests in a double bed. It includes a private ensuite bathroom, an individual air-conditioning unit, charging ports, and non-sharing occupancy.

Quad Bunk Cabin

The Quad Bunk Cabin accommodates up to 4 guests in 4 single bunk beds. It features 2 private ensuite bathrooms, 2 individual air-conditioning units, charging ports, and a shareable layout suitable for families or small groups.

Boat Interior

The interior includes an indoor dining area and a kitchen. The air-conditioned indoor space provides a comfortable setting for meals and relaxation between activities while cruising through Komodo National Park.

Social Areas

A relaxed main deck area and sundeck offer outdoor space to enjoy the scenery between dives. These areas provide room for socialising, relaxing, and taking in views of the islands and coastline throughout the journey.

Diving

Queenesia I is equipped for scuba diving throughout Komodo National Park. Dive facilities include 24 aluminium 12-litre tanks, an Alkin Compressor W32, a dedicated diving tender, DIN adaptors, underwater dive lights, and assorted diving equipment.

Safety

Safety equipment includes an E.P.I.R.B. distress system, VHF/DSC/SSB radio, emergency life rafts, fire alarm and fire extinguishers, emergency flares, bilge pump alarm, engine room CCTV, medical oxygen, and first aid kits.

Itineraries

Queenesia I operates diving itineraries in Komodo National Park from Labuan Bajo. The route combines diving, snorkelling, beach visits, trekking, kayaking, and wildlife encounters.

The journey begins with a check dive at Bidadari followed by a night dive at Wanilu and a visit to Kalong to observe the island’s famous flying foxes. Further highlights include sunrise trekking on Pulau Padar, snorkelling and beach time at Pink Beach, kayaking at Takamakassar, and a visit to Komodo Island to see Komodo dragons and explore the island on foot.

The diving programme includes coral reefs, pinnacles, channels, and manta cleaning stations. Sites such as Manta Point and Takamakassar offer opportunities to encounter manta rays, while Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Batu Bolong, and Shotgun are among Komodo’s most recognised dive locations. Several night dives are scheduled throughout the itinerary, adding a different perspective to the region’s marine life.

Boat Navigation & Safety

Navigation equipment includes radar, GPS, depth sounder, fish finder, search lights, and satellite phone. Safety equipment includes an E.P.I.R.B. distress system, VHF/DSC/SSB radio, emergency life rafts, fire alarm and extinguishers, emergency flares, bilge pump alarm, engine room CCTV, medical oxygen, and first aid kits