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Indonesia Liveaboard Diving Guide: The World's Most Biodiverse Waters

Complete guide to Indonesia liveaboard diving. Best destinations, seasons, costs and what to expect. Bali-based team with direct Indonesia expertise.

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Cheng Ho liveaboard – guest relaxing in the jacuzzi at sunset – Indonesia
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Sea Safari Cruises — No-Fuss Diving, Decades of Experience

Mid-range ironwood Phinisi liveaboards from an operator running since 1988. Cheng Ho, Sea Safari VI and Sea Safari 8, from USD $360 per person per day.

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Malaillo liveaboard – sunset anchorage with tender alongside – Indonesia
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Lotus Journey — Malaillo and Malayeka in Indonesia

Malaillo and Malayeka — two Phinisi liveaboards from Lotus Journey's eco dive resort collection. Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda Sea & more.

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Raja Ampat Sand Bar
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Choosing a Liveaboard for a Mixed Group in Indonesia

How to choose the right Indonesia liveaboard when you dive but your partner doesn't — what diving & leisure trips include, and what to expect on board.

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Cheng Ho liveaboard – guest relaxing in the jacuzzi at sunset – Indonesia
IndonesiaGeneralNews

Sea Safari Cruises — No-Fuss Diving, Decades of Experience

Mid-range ironwood Phinisi liveaboards from an operator running since 1988. Cheng Ho, Sea Safari VI and Sea Safari 8, from USD $360 per person per day.

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Malaillo liveaboard – sunset anchorage with tender alongside – Indonesia
IndonesiaGeneralNews

Lotus Journey — Malaillo and Malayeka in Indonesia

Malaillo and Malayeka — two Phinisi liveaboards from Lotus Journey's eco dive resort collection. Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda Sea & more.

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Raja Ampat Sand Bar
IndonesiaSpecialty Guide

Choosing a Liveaboard for a Mixed Group in Indonesia

How to choose the right Indonesia liveaboard when you dive but your partner doesn't — what diving & leisure trips include, and what to expect on board.

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Shallow reef diving liveaboard – hard coral garden at a shallow reef site – Wakatobi, Indonesia
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Choosing a Liveaboard as a Non-Diver in Indonesia

How non-divers pick the right Indonesia liveaboard — what to expect on board, and why Indonesia works so well for it.

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Wellenreng liveaboard – guests swimming near a wooden jetty – Indonesia
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Wellenreng Joins Coralbound — A Boat Built to Slow Down

Wellenreng joins Coralbound — a boutique 3-cabin phinisi for diving and snorkeling, with shared trips or an affordable full-boat private charter.

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Sokaraja liveaboard – aerial view – Komodo, Indonesia
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Sokaraja Joins Coralbound — Komodo, No Fuss, Dive a Lot

Sokaraja joins Coralbound — a no-frills, Komodo-only liveaboard running since 2013, built for divers who want to dive a lot. Same price as direct.

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Aerial view of a snorkeler swimming over a shallow coral reef in clear turquoise water, wearing fins and a snorkel mask
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Snorkeling on a Liveaboard in Indonesia

Indonesia is one of the best snorkeling destinations on Earth. Which trip type fits a snorkeler, and where to go — the complete guide.

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View of Pink Beach In Komodo
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Flying a Drone on an Indonesia Liveaboard: What to Know

What to know before bringing a drone on your Indonesia liveaboard trip — registration, national park permits, and where to check current rules.

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