Samambaia Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.6 Exceptional
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- Free Nitrox
“The diving was incredible and the knowledge shown by both the cruise director and the dive guides was both vast and helped to lear…”
Highlights
Samambaia is a new traditional wooden Phinisi sailing in some of the best areas of Indonesia. Climb aboard and be welcomed to luxury and comfort, where the focus is on the finer details and guests' needs.
On board the Samambaia, the 18 experienced, professional, and friendly crew are on hand to help to create an unforgettable journey. Guests are catered to with delicious international cuisine cooked fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients and freshly prepared bread and pastries. For relaxation, guests can choose the partially shaded sundeck with comfortable loungers and enjoy the spectacular Indonesian views or a relaxing massage from the onboard masseuse.
Catering to only 14 guests, The Samambaia Boat has 6 tastefully decorated cabins on the lower deck and a beautiful Master cabin on the main deck with stunning 180° sea views. Each cabin has a private en-suite bathroom, under-bed storage, wardrobes, and individually controlled AC.
Divers and snorkelers alike will marvel at the underwater beauty of Indonesia, with unique cruises to Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Alor, and Komodo. Divers can enjoy spectacular day and night diving and various activities during the surface intervals, such as scenic rides through lagoons and coves, trekking, visits to secluded beaches, and whale watching. While the Samambaia Yacht is new, the crew and dive guides have years of experience there.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Wakeboarding, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (150-250 USD per trip), National Park Fees (50-250 USD per trip), Port Fees (75 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (20 USD per day), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (200 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (350-450 USD), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage (500,000 IDR).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Samambaia Reviews
- 9.6 Exceptional
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Vessel
9.8
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Crew
9.4
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Food
9.9
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Diving
9.4
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Value
9.3
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- 9.2 Superb
- Kai K
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Finland
Holiday to be remembered.
Crew was amazing. Very good diving in Misool. Nice afternoon activities. Totally amazing trip.
- Recommended for
- Master cabin. Crew. Diving.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Victoria M
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Canada
Incredible experience diving in Raja Ampat
We had an excellent experience aboard the Samambaia. The diving was still among the best we've ever done despite the moderate to low visibility- hard to predict and just a bit unlucky on our part. The crew is second to none and goes out of their way to make guests comfortable. The boat is well kept, beautiful, and incredibly organized. We would recommend it and would return in the future!
- Recommended for
- The crew was incredible- friendly, helpful, professional. Food and drink- the food was plentiful and varied, far beyond what we expected for a liveaboard. Top deck- the top deck is great for lounging, well shaded, and there is plentiful space.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jemma K
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United Kingdom
Samambaia Magic!
Visited some great dive sites in south and central raja. Vis was not as good as we had hoped but the coral and fish were stunning! The boat and crew were so wonderful and really made the trip!
- Recommended for
- Dive masters were amazing. Food was delicious.. Boat was fabulous and well maintained by crew..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Julia L
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Germany
Loved everything about this trip
My husband and I just spent 11 nights on Samambaia over Christmas and New Years and it was the adventure of a lifetime. It was our first liveaboard experience, so I did extensive research on boats and routes before we made a decision. We could not have made a better choice with Samambaia. Everything was top. The room was comfortable, the shower was great, the food (omg the food!), the gear in great condition, and the crew was incredible. Of course, the dive sites were unbelievable. As this was our first liveaboard experience, in the legendary Raja Ampat on such an amazing boat - we joke that nothing will ever compare again, but seriously - I don't know where to go from here. We are spoiled forever. We want to come back one day and dive Komodo on Samambaia. If you are considering booking a trip on this boat, do it!!!
- Recommended for
- The crew. The dive sites. The food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Guillermo G
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United States
Great Banda Sea
First class scuba diving places with spectacular marine life
- Recommended for
- The places in the Banda Sea, particularly Manuk island with its snakes. The friendly and attentive service from the entire crew. The Indonesian-style food, delicious every day..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Amanda
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United States
The absolute BEST!
There are not enough words to describe how amazing this trip was! From the boat, the crew, the food, the luxury.. all was a 10+!!!
- Recommended for
- The crew was amazing!. The boat is the best live-abaord I have ever been on, comfortable, clean, gorgeous!. The diving, dive staff, and overall atmosphere!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- CHRISTIAN WALTER D
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Germany
Absolutely wirth flying 18 hours
Every day was a highlight. Many thanks to the cruise director, the dive guides and the crew!
- Recommended for
- Night dives, watching the stars from the roof, all the rest
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- 10 Exceptional
- Vladimir P
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United States
Incredible adventure with great crew!
The highlight of this trip was the diversity of activities and dive sites, trips to local villages and hiking Raja Ampat iconic sites like Wayag and Waigeo Islands.The camaraderie of the crew and guests made everyone feel like a family. Shout out to Daniel for smoothly running all operations and making everyone happy and to the dive master Ratno Subaru for working hard during each dive to find for us all these incredible creatures!
- Recommended for
- Variety of dive sites( Manta’s cleaning sites, mangrove tree dive, Acropora fields ). Great crew and comfortable ship.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yeun Sok K
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South Korea
The crew and the ship was in great shape.
Diving with Manta Ray at Manta Ridge.
- Recommended for
- The crews, diving spot, and people.
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- 10 Exceptional
- CARLOS L
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Brazil
By far, this trip was one of the best diving trip of my life!
Os lugares que foram escolhidos para mergulhar. O ultimo lugar que mergulhei (Mike's place), vai ficar, eternamente, em minha memória. o lugar, os peixes e a quantidade e a beleza dos corais duros !
- Recommended for
- DIVE, CREW and DANIEL
