Seamore Papua, Indonesia

A classic wooden Phinisi liveaboard, the KLM Seamore Papua provides year-round diving and leisure cruises throughout Indonesia. This sturdy and stable vessel is designed from the keel up to appear as a Phinisi sailing schooner, using traditional methods that have served the Bugis people of South Sulawesi for centuries. Discover some of the best dive spots in Indonesia with this diving boat, including one of the most biodiverse marine areas on Earth, Raja Ampat offers visitors the chance to dive on immaculate reefs teeming with big schools of fish.

Boat Description

This diving yacht spans four decks, offering various spaces for relaxation and enjoyment. The top deck, or sun deck, is outfitted with beanbags for sunbathing, afternoon naps, or stargazing at night. The upper deck houses the restaurant, the main kitchen, and a sheltered lounge area for guests. Five of the guest cabins are located on the main deck, along with the diving area and public restrooms. This liveaboard sailboat also features ample shaded areas for lounging, dining, or simply admiring the breathtaking scenery as you cruise. Four additional guest cabins are situated on the lower deck, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms, ensuring comfort and privacy.

Safety and Navigation

The vessel is fully equipped with all the necessary safety and navigation gear to ensure a secure and enjoyable liveaboard cruise. The diving boat includes two life rafts capable of accommodating up to 25 passengers, two speedboats with life jackets, a Garmin GPS system, depth sounder, radio communication system, and two Bauer compressors with 30 tanks, ensuring that all scuba diving expeditions are conducted safely.

Itineraries

The liveaboard cruise itineraries are designed to showcase Indonesia's most iconic dive destinations. Raja Ampat, often hailed as the world's most biodiverse marine region, offers divers the chance to explore pristine reefs teeming with marine life. This area is home to the largest manta ray sanctuary and a vast array of coral species, making it a top destination for scuba dive adventures. The Komodo area, with its vibrant coral reefs, sea fans, and diverse marine creatures such as nudibranchs, frogfish, and pygmy seahorses, is particularly favored by underwater photographers. Additionally, the Banda Islands, part of the remote 'Ring of Fire,' provide a rare opportunity to dive in untouched waters, where the marine life is abundant, and encounters with larger species like sharks are common.

When to Go

Diving in Raja Ampat is best from October to May, when the weather is calm, and visibility is at its peak, with water temperatures averaging around 28°C. In Komodo, the prime diving season also runs from October to May, with water temperatures ranging between 23-24°C, though visibility may be slightly reduced in the southern areas. For the Banda Sea, the optimal conditions are found between September and November, with depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, visibility up to 40 meters, and water temperatures between 27-29°C.

This liveaboard offers an exceptional experience for those seeking a luxurious and immersive diving holiday, exploring some of Indonesia’s most treasured underwater ecosystems