Arenui

Boat

Arenui was built in 2007, measuring 43m in length and 9m in width, with average cruising speed at 10 knots per hour. This magnificent Phinisi was crafted from ironwood by over 50 local craftsmen in South Sulawesi, and 70 percent of the wood used to build the Arenui is recycled wood.

Arenui offer guests the chance to step aboard a truly Indonesian experience, to enhance holiday time in this special destination. If you've dreamed of setting sail aboard an old-fashioned pirate ship (but with all mod-cons) then this is for you. If you want to experience the culture and style of the country, as you sail through its beautiful islands, then this if for you.

Arenui features an expansive indoor restaurant and lounge area which takes up the central space on the main deck and reaches across the full width of the vessel. At one end there is a large counter for buffets and snack items, as well as tea and coffee facilities, wine fridges, cold soft drinks and juices. Above the counter are 2 LCD screens for showing movies, slideshows and also displaying dive briefings.

In the centre of the indoor restaurant/lounge, there are some long tables with an open bench on one side, ideal for group of 6 to 8 guests sit together, opposite the long tables, there are two smaller tables, ideal for couples.

At the front of the indoor restaurant/lounge, there are 2 over-sized, curved sofas - one in each corner. With a table in front they are ideal for a group of divers writing up log-books, or a relaxing place for flicking through photos on your laptop, or just a spacious day-bed for reclining with a book or a movie. In addition, there is an iMac workstation (equipped with both windows and mac operating systems and software), 2 charging stations with shelves.

Arenui also has 3 main outdoor areas, including the largest deck you're likely to find on an Indonesian liveaboard:

The outdoor SKY restaurant is located on the upper deck, a perfect place for al fresco meals and watching the changing landscapes. There are 2 large tables in the centre, which can accommodate up to 20 people. As well as two special "double" sun-beds - space enough for 4 guests to sun bathe or just relax. And there is a telescope for those keen on a session of star-gazing.

Behind the SKY restaurant is the SKY lounge, features a wooden bar for drinks, day-beds and benches all fitted with high-quality, thick mattresses (20+ cm) for ultimate comfort. There are spaces open to the elements for the sun-lovers among you but also a large canopy for shade.

The dive deck is in front of the restaurant, on the main deck. As wide as the boat, this area has plenty of space for guests to kit-up together for a dive and also store personal dive equipment. Along the two edges are wooden counters for camera equipment, with drawers below for pelican cases, masks, snorkels, rash-guards, SMBs and other small items, plus 2 rinse tanks. In the centre we have a comfortable sofa bench, which makes the wetsuit dance considerably easier. There is a large area for hanging items to dry - although crew members will wash and hang your wetsuit or rash-guard for you, after every dive. There is also a canopy for shade.

Cabin

Arenui has 8 exceptionally spacious cabins, it can welcome up to 16 guests.

All cabins have been luxuriously furnished with private en-suite bathroom, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box.

2 Master Suites (RAMA & SHINTA) :
Located on the upper deck, 20sqm in size. Amenities include: king-size bed, sofa/relaxing area, en-suite bathroom, 7 large windows, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box.

2 Deluxe Cabins (BARONG & GANESH) :
Located on the upper deck, 19sqm in size. Amenities include: 2 single beds, spacious desk (great for photographers), en-suite bathroom, 2 large windows, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box.

2 Deluxe Cabins (LEGONG & DAYAK) :
Located on the lower deck, 21sqm in size. Amenities include: king-size bed, sofa/relaxing area (sofa can be converted into an extra bed), en-suite bathroom, 3 large portholes, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box.

2 Deluxe Cabins (GARUDA & TORAJA) :
Located on the lower deck, 20sqm in size. Amenities include: king-size bed, sofa/relaxing area (sofa can be converted into an extra bed), en-suite bathroom, 3 large portholes, individual air conditioning, minibar and safety deposit box.

Diving

• 3 dives per day + alternating additional night dives.
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
• A welcome massage will be offered : 0.5hr per person

• Nitrox：Available with additional cost
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Not available at the moment
• Laundry Service：Available with additional cost
• Massage Service：Available with additional cost
• Payment on board：By cash (IDR/USD/EUR) or credit cards
• Crew Number：24, including 4 dive guides

KOMODO | May to Oct

Although there is diving year-round in Komodo, the best period is considered to be April through November. Currents in parts of Komodo can be quite strong – so we dive according to the tides – but with so many great sites to choose from we can always adapt the schedule for the best diving.

Alor - Komodo : Maumere - Labuan Bajo, 12D/11N
Komodo Focus : Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo, 9D/8N
Komodo Focus : Labuan Bajo - Bima, 11D/10N
Komodo Focus : Maumere - Labuan Bajo, 12D/11N
Komodo - Alor : Labuan Bajo - Maumere, 12D/11N
Komodo - Sumbawa : Labuan Bajo - Bali, 9D/8N - 12D/11N
Best of Borneo & West Sulawesi : Palu - Tarakan, 12D/11N

Alor & Flores | Apr & May & Sep & Oct

Cruises in Alor and Flores offer widespread muck diving, sharks and large schools of fish, WWII wreck dives, untouched reefs and unexplored coral gardens, magnificent soft corals and stunning hard coral formations. We also visit the famous Pura Island villagers, who splash out of their wooden dugout canoes and dive underwater with home-made goggles fashioned from wood and glass bottles.

Alor - Komodo : Maumere - Labuan Bajo, 12D/11N
Alor: Maumere - Maumere, 8D/7N - 10D/9N
Forgotten Islands & Alor: Saumlaki - Maumere, 12D/11N

Raja Ampat | Nov to Apr

When you join a cruise featuring Raja Ampat, all the famous dive sites such as Dampier Strait, Manta Sandy, Boo and Misool are on the agenda. Most cruises start and/or end at the provincial capital – Sorong. Raja Ampat, translated directly as “four kings”, was named for the 4 main islands in the area – Batanta, Misool, Salawati and Waigeo. We cruise by these 4 main islands, as well as many smaller ones, as we take you to explore dive sites truly fit for a king.

Raja Ampat : Sorong - Sorong, 12D/11N
Greater Raja Ampat : Sorong - Sorong, 13D/12N - 14D/13N

Forgotten Islands | Apr & May & Sep to Nov

Diving in the Forgotten Islands you can expect to find plenty of rare and unusual critters and stunning corals, but you will also have fantastic opportunities for pelagic sightings and schools of larger fish such as barracuda and mackerel, as well as the chance to meet schooling hammerhead sharks.

Dive sites in the Forgotten Islands are in the Banda Sea and are particularly noticeable for the crystal clear blue sea, deep walls and huge sponges. The stunning walls of the Banda Sea are beautiful and healthy due to the isolation of these areas. The sunlight in the shallows of the dive sites light up the dancing anthias that really look like someone is throwing up ‘confetti fish’!

Forgotten Islands & Alor: Saumlaki - Maumere, 12D/11N

Maluku & Spice Islands | Mar & Apr & Oct & Nov

These rarely visited seas claim some of the world’s richest marine environments, making them a macro-lovers paradise due to the number of rare and new species found here, but the region is still home to many pelagics and schooling fish.

One of the major highlights for this trip is the island of Manuk, which offers delights above and below. Topside, it is possible to revel in the spectacle of thousands of seabirds, including comical yet beautiful frigatebirds and boobies. The sight is unforgettable. One of the few phenomena able to rival that display is the vision of a dozen sea snakes undulating and swimming underwater. Some divers have even been lucky enough to watch them hunting in a pack. It is thought that the warm geothermal vents present in these waters attract these cold-blooded creatures in large numbers.

Arenui Annual Cycle

From MAY to OCTOBER : we cruise the Komodo National Park area, taking in dive sites and landscapes from Bali right across to Flores and Alor, which can be dived all year round.

Then in NOVEMBER : we move towards Ambon in Maluku and the Spice Islands in the Banda Sea, working our way to the Raja Ampat area of Western Papua (the the world ‘epicentre of marine biodiversity’).

Our cruises continue in Raja Ampat from DECEMBER through until APRIL, before traveling back towards Alor and Komodo National Park.