Duyung

Boat

Duyung is a wooden dive liveaboard in Phinisi style, running by a professional dive operator, it offers guest an authentic feeling of freedom.

This is the perfect choice if you want to charter the whole boat for a small group of 4 and up to 8 divers, it provides one the most flexible liveaboard schedules in the Komodo National Park.

Duyung was built by the Bugis people in South Sulawesi back in 2001. With a length of 21 meters and a width of 5.5 meters, it only take up to 8 divers per trip. Cruise at 6 knots per hour.

Duyung provide a large sundeck which is partly shaded, the shaded area is covered by a huge wooden roof with a nice dining table. And on the sundeck, you can also find a sunbathing area that offers an exceptional panoramic view!

On the main deck, there are the wheelhouse and the galley. As well as a spacious shaded outdoor lounge area with lots of matresses, it is the perfect place to relax between dives, reading or chat and spend the night under the stars.

The dive guides are French native speaker, they also do speak English and Indonesian. All the crew are professional and friendly, you will spend with them a wonderful time in the water and on the deck with a drink, relax while discussing about your best dives and travel adventures!

Duyung is Eco-green boat, the generator won't be working during the night, so the whole boat will be in total silence!

Cabin

Duyung has a special place for accommodation, it is not as the usual cabins, instead, it is an "open cabin space" with beds and 8 portholes, it can sleep up to max. 8 divers/ 10 non-divers per trip:

All the beds are separated by wooden partitions (kind of little wall) and curtains on the corridor side.

Each bed has its own LED lights with a switch and a personal 12 volt fan with 2 speed options.

In the common cabin space, there are : 3 double beds + 4 single bes for all the onboard guests.

You will not sleep in a closed cabin, however, everyone as his privacy for sleeping.

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2 Shared Bathrooms:
With shower (no hot shower), western toilet, mirror, sink and storage area.

Diving

• 3 dives per day, depending on sea conditions/route.

• This boat can only host up to 8 divers max each trip.

• Normally, 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the day of arrival.

• 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.

• No dives will be provided on the day of departure.

• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

• Fins / Mask / Snorkels are provided free of charge.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Not available at the moment
• 15L Tanks：Not available at the moment
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional cost
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：By cash (USD/Euro/IDR) only
• Crew Number：6, including 1 dive guide

Duyung are located in the port of Labuan Bajo, Komodo National Park all year round.

Labuan Bajo is the departure point for our cruises in the Komodo National Park, it has an airport, is well served by airlines several times a day, from various cities in Indonesia.

From Bali it takes about 1h30 flight to Labuan Bajo and the view from the plane is already a wonder, a taste of what awaits you!

Upon arrival at the airport you will be picked up by our team and within 10 minutes you will on board the boat for an unforgettable cruise!

The Komodo National Park is located in eastern Indonesia between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores, the Sumba sea in the south (Indian Ocean) and the Flores Sea in the north (Pacific Ocean).

Recognized ''Biosphere Reserve'' in 1977 by UNESCO, the Komodo National Park was created in 1980 to protect the famous Komodo Dragon, the fauna and flora of the region and the extraordinary richness of its marine life. In 1991 it is registered on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Renowned for its diving sites ranked among the most beautiful in the world, its incredible variety of pelagic (dolphins, whales, sunfish, dog-tooth tuna, barracudas, whale sharks etc..), the richness of its colorful coral reefs houses a multitude of rare species, amazing white sand beaches and landscapes, Komodo is a guarantee of non common scenery!

Diving Liveaboard Program

Upon arrival in Labuan Bajo, you will be supported by our team to reach the boat and we leave the anchorage for a few hours of navigation with a welcome drink accompanied by a light meal.

We do 1 to 2 dives the first and last day, according to the navigation time and return flight schedules of divers, 3 dives are planned on other days, 1 dive guide for a group of 4 divers max. (each dive can be as long as 60 mins)

The Komodo National Park is vast and the list of dive sites is long, here are some of the most beautiful sites we dive:

North and Central Area:
Batu Bolong, Karang Makassar (Manta point), Tatawa Besar, Tatawa kecil, Sebayor, Siaba kecil, The Golden passage, The Cauldron, Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Lighthouse, Mawang etc..

South Area (Padar & Nusa Kode):
Tree Sisters, Pilarsteen, Secret garden, Cannibal Rock, Yellow wall, The Boulder, Banana Rock, Torpedo etc ..

The itinerary and the choice of dive sites mainly depends on currents and tides, the diving supervisor will establish the best program suited to your cruise to dive all the sites under the best conditions.

A minimum of 20 dives and a good buoyancy in the water is recommended.

Non-divers are also welcome on this cruise, most of the dive sites offer a good show from the surface with a mask and snorkel.

Duyung is a very flexible boat that makes her a perfect choice for group from 5 to 9 pax (max. 8 divers) wishing to have a private & budget boat for their custom holidays in Komodo National Park.

Juliette is open for various types of bookings – from one day diving trips to full charter – tailor made trips.

Contact us to know more detail informations ;-)