No fuss, no theatrics — just a dive-focused liveaboard run the way a Swiss-managed operation runs: efficiently, and at a relaxed pace.
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The largest wooden dive boat in Indonesia
Amira is a 52-metre traditional phinisi, built locally by Indonesian craftsmen in Sulawesi using construction methods passed down through generations — and scaled up to become the largest wooden dive boat in the country. She carries a maximum of 20 guests across 11 cabins, including two dedicated single cabins, a rare feature among Indonesian liveaboards that usually require solo travellers to share or pay a supplement.
The operation is managed by a Swiss-led team, with co-owner and cruise director Nora Nigg overseeing day-to-day running since 2018. The result is a boat with a reputation for doing the basics properly rather than chasing extras — efficient, organised, and consistent trip after trip.
Built around diving
Amira runs a structured diving program: a typical day includes four dives — three day dives and one night dive — except on embarkation, disembarkation, long crossing days, or when conditions don't allow it. Four professional dive guides lead groups capped at five divers each, and every diver carries an ENOS submersible GPS beacon — Amira was the first liveaboard in Indonesia to introduce this system, particularly useful on the strong-current sites common across her itineraries. Nitrox is complimentary for nitrox-certified divers.
The dedicated dive deck assigns each diver a personal station for the full safari, with tanks filled in place. A 9-metre camera room with international power sockets and dedicated lighting gives underwater photographers a proper space to maintain and review equipment between dives.
Cabins and comfort
Eleven cabins accommodate up to 20 guests. Five double/twin cabins of around 14 sqm and two 11 sqm single cabins sit on the lower deck, each with three portholes and individual air conditioning. Four further double/twin cabins of 13 sqm are on the upper deck with several windows. All cabins have en-suite bathrooms, individual air conditioning, and a fan.
The 140 sqm sun deck offers loungers, beanbags, and shaded seating, while the main deck houses a covered outdoor lounge and restaurant, an indoor lounge with a fish identification library, and the dive briefing space. Meals are generally served outside on the front deck when weather allows, and there's a dedicated bar for cocktails and long drinks between dives or after the sun goes down.
While Amira is built around a structured diving program, she's not exclusively for divers. Snorkelling and kayaking are both available for guests who want to explore at the surface, and the spacious sun deck and lounges give non-diving companions plenty to do between excursions — a detail worth knowing if you're travelling with a partner who isn't certified to dive.
Built for redundancy
All major technical systems — engines, generators, anchor winch, dinghies, compressors, and the water filtration system — are duplicated for operational reliability, a detail that matters on extended crossings far from port.
Where Amira sails
Itineraries cover Raja Ampat, Komodo, the Banda Sea, the Forgotten Islands, Misool, Triton Bay, Alor, Cenderawasih Bay, and Halmahera, running 7 to 13-night trips.
What's available to book
Amira's upcoming departures are now live on Coralbound with real-time availability and pricing direct from the operator.
Questions? Reach us on WhatsApp or via the contact form. Bookings through Coralbound come at the same price as booking direct, with booking gifts including the option of a complimentary hotel night.
