Description
Boat
Fenides is a luxurious diving liveabord offering cruises in Indonesia including Komodo, Rinca, Padar, Raja Ampat, Banda and Alor. It was designed to provide absolute comfort and unforgettable travel experience. Measuring 31 meters long and 7.7 meters wide, it is made with ironwood and teak, and special attention has been paid to all materials and construction details.
On the main deck, you will enjoy a sundeck, a large saloon and a bar where you can relax on comfortable sofas, listen to music from the sound system or watch TV. You will also find there an outdoor dining room where fine Asian fusion cuisine will be served everyday.
The upper deck offers a spectacular view of of Eastern Indonesia’s tropical seascape and castaway islands. Plus, there is top-deck lounge with sundeck facilities.
Fenides aim to explore the underwater world in the safest but most exciting ways possible, with the latest navigation and engine equipment available on the market. You will find Bauer compressors and Nitrox equipment as well as a room containing plenty of charging stations for your cameras and video equipments.
Besides diving, guests also can enjoy surfing with big wave breaks rock the shores of hundreds of unknown islands. Or enjoying the SUP in the ocean, kayaking in crystal-clear waters, snorkeling around pristine reefs. And there is a full range of fishing is available for you to enjoy outside of the National Parks, wakeboarding is possible as well behind our speedy tenders
Cabin
Fenides has 5 comfortable guest cabins, it can welcome 10 - 11 guests.
All cabins are air-conditioned, with private bathroom, working desk, closet, safety box, charging stations, finest linen, in-cabin TV and media systems.
1 Master Suite :
Located on the lower deck, with 20 m² space, comes with a king size bed, many portholes.
2 Twin Cabins :
Located on the upper deck, with 12 m² space, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, portholes.
2 Double Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, with 12 m² space, each cabin comes with one king bed, portholes.
Diving
3 dives per day + alternating additional sunset/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.
Kayaks, Paddleboards will be available free of charge.
Other Information
- Nitrox：Available and complimentary for all certified
- 15L Tanks：Limited available with additional cost
- Technical Dive Available: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 for free, depends on connection.
- Laundry Service： Available with additonal cost.
- Massage Service：Available with additonal cost.
- Payment on board：By cash (USD, EUR, IDR)
- Crew Number：11, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Komodo
Cruise Key: Black sand diving, colorful muck dives, dolphin & manta dives, challenging current dives, all in one location, colorful reefs, sea apples, Komodo dragon trek, savannah like scenery.
Inbetween all actives you get the chance to take our sup boards or kayaks to the nearby beaches, wakeboard or waterski, chill in your AC controlled cabin listening to music or watching movies on our entertainment systems, relax on the top deck lounge beds with panoramic views of the ocean or slump in our sofa with a nice book and hot chocolate. Oh and we also got a massage service onboard Fenides Liveaboard, so you can also enjoy a relaxing massage after a day of diving!
We ensure we always pick the best spots depending on weather conditions and tides. But on a full 8 night cruise, heading from rugged South of Komodo and Rinca with Manta Alley and Cannibal Rock all the way to the shark-filled North with Castle and Crystal Rock, plus stopping by to thee the Komodo dragons…expect to be wow’ed!
Banda Sea
Cruise Key Critter, unspoilt dive sites, wall drift dives, sea of snakes, clear/ warm water, volcano sightseeing, unexpected encounters, spice trek.
Due to the Banda sea area being so vast, Fenides operates multiple different schedules and itineraries in the area over the course of the year. Diving Banda Sea onboard Fenides Liveaboard promises a world of diving delights for even the most experienced divers. The world’s healthiest, untouched coral reefs, an inordinate number of fish species, as well as plenty of hammerhead shark hot-spots, make Banda a true diver’s Aladdin’s cave.
Raja Ampat
Cruise Key: Unspoilt dive sites, sea fan forests as far as the eye can see, pristine coral gardens, all in one-weird critters to schooling fish and big fish, non-stop pygmy seahorses, warm water, lagoon - sightseeing, unexpected encounters, pearl farms, birds of paradise.
Explore beautiful Raja Ampat onboard our luxury vessel, Fenides Liveaboard. Offering a huge range of marine topography – from expansive, crystalline reefs to spectacular vertical drop-offs and volcanic coral-lined pinnacles – this world-class destination is sure to fulfill every diver’s dream.
With Approximately 34 dives in 11 days exploring Raja Ampat with Fenides Liveaboard is a once in a lifetime trip. We will cover all the most engaging dive spots Raja Ampat has to offer with chances for explorations and countless above water activities.
Halmahera
Day 1: We will pick you up either at your hotel or Ternate airport and take you to the harbour where our crew will welcome you onboard. Following refreshments and a short tour of the ship, you will be briefed on safety, the diving operations, and life onboard. We will set sail at approximately 11am (or when the last guest has boarded) and we will allow time for you to get acquainted with the ship, set up your dive gear & cameras and to meet and socialise with the other guests and friendly crew. During an over lunch sail we will arrive at a calm bay for a late afternoon check dive and a night dive before setting sail to discover more of the wonders of North Maluku!
Day 2 - 8 : Diving in Halmahera
Throughout our sail through the islands surrounding Halmahera we will endeavour to both explore new spots and revisit the most memorable and well- known dive locations in the area. Depending on conditions and your needs our voyage will aim to cover all of the main islands and exciting spots. The most important information for this section of this cruise is that the itinerary is completely open for discussion. We aim to provide the best and most complete trip possible and Halmahera is so vast and unexplored that we can always adjust to the group’s needs. Therefore, the order in which we visit each location will vary on every trip.
Day 9 - 14 : Diving in Raja Ampat
Day 9 - 11 is spent in the Misool Island, which is one of the largest islands in the Raja Ampat archipelago. With its crystal-clear turquoise sea-waters and visually breath-taking maze of limestone pinnacles that jut sharply out of the sea, Misool keeps us occupied for days. This large area is grouped into smaller island chains which provide unique and wonderful diving experiences for multiple days.
Day 15 : Sail back to Sorong
On our last day we will not be doing any diving as we cruise back to Sorong but the roof top bar will be stocked ready and the dive guides will be ready to give detailed run downs of what we saw for logbooks and picture sharing.
More
| Destinations | Alor, Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Komodo, Banda Sea |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Nitrox support, Tech Friendly, Watersport equipment, Camera Station, Wi-Fi, Laundry |
| Languages spoken | English |
Schedules & routes
| Date | Duration | Destination | Departure - Arrival | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/06/2024 to 29/06/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 01/07/2024 to 07/07/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 09/07/2024 to 15/07/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 17/07/2024 to 23/07/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 25/07/2024 to 31/07/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 02/08/2024 to 08/08/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 10/08/2024 to 16/08/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 18/08/2024 to 24/08/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 26/08/2024 to 01/09/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 03/09/2024 to 09/09/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 11/09/2024 to 17/09/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 19/09/2024 to 25/09/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 27/09/2024 to 03/10/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 05/10/2024 to 11/10/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 13/10/2024 to 19/10/2024 | 6 nights | Komodo | Labuan Bajo - Lauan Bajo | From $2,754.00 | Detail |
| 18/11/2024 to 29/11/2024 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
| 01/12/2024 to 12/12/2024 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
| 14/12/2024 to 25/12/2024 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
| 27/12/2024 to 07/01/2025 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
| 09/01/2025 to 20/01/2025 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
| 22/01/2025 to 02/02/2025 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
| 04/02/2025 to 15/02/2025 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
| 17/02/2025 to 28/02/2025 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
| 02/03/2025 to 13/03/2025 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
| 15/03/2025 to 26/03/2025 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
| 28/03/2025 to 08/04/2025 | 11 nights | Raja Ampat | Sorong - Sorong | From $5,984.00 | Detail |
Prices & conditions
| Destination | Duration | Cabin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komodo | 6 nights | Double Twin | From $2,754.00 |
| Komodo | 6 nights | Master | From $3,264.00 |
| Raja Ampat | 11 nights | Double Twin | From $5,984.00 |
| Raja Ampat | 11 nights | Master | From $6,908.00 |
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Nitrox fills
- Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
- Wi-Fi
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Alcoholic beverage
- Dive equipment rentals
- Massage/Spa service
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Alor
Best time for diving
April to November, as this is when both visibility and weather are at their best, while September is the best time to spot Mola Mola. The currents usually are strongest in October and November, making conditions more challenging. From late December until early March, Alor is usually considered as off-season due to the rainy season.
About temperatures
Air : winter months are between 26°C - 29°C, summer months are between 27°C - 32°C.
Sea : between 25°C - 27°C from March to April & October to November, between 27°C - 30°C from May to September. Thermoclines are common year round, the water can drop at times to 22°C or lower.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 5 mm full wetsuit. If you get cold easily, we recommend also bring gloves and a hood, or even a 7 mm full wetsuit.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels of diver from beginners to experienced. However, in the open blue, the current can be strong at times, so divers should to be comfortable with their skills. While the muck dive sites only have little current. You can find out more informations about diving in Alor here : Alor
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Alor liveaboard trips are usually from Maumere to Maumere, guests need to fly to Maumere airport (MOF).
However, some liveaboards often combine Alor with other destinations like Komodo, Banda Sea, Raja Ampat. Then you might only need to arrive or depart from Maumere.
Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.
Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.
Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Raja Ampat
Best time for diving
Mid October to April, the wind then picks up in May until the end of August, causing rougher seas and this means Misool area in the south will be shut from June to September. From July until September the diving in the north still can be enjoyable. The visibility can vary from 10 - 30 meters, current can be from mild to strong at times.
About temperatures
Air : fairly constant between 25°C - 31°C year-round.
Sea : it is warm all year round, about 27°C - 31°C
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 mm full wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Intermediate to Advanced level. You can find out more informations about diving in Raja Ampat here : Raja Ampat
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation will be in Sorong (SOQ).
Few liveaboards also departs from Waisai (RJM).
The easiest to fly through to & from Sorong (SOQ) via Jakarta (CGK), Makassar (UPG), Bali (DPS), or Manado (MDC).
Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.
Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.
Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Halmahera
Best time for diving
October to November and March to May, Halmahera can be dived all year round, but due to the monsoon season, from June to September it can be windy and the sea can be rough. And from December to February is considered as the rainy season.
Visibility is usually very good, ranging from 20-30 meters, Inside the bays the visibility may be less. Currents can be strong in the straits, weak in the areas protected by the islands.
About temperatures
Air : generally ranges between 25°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : it is warm all year round, about 27°C - 31°C
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 mm full wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, however, divers should have some experience to enjoy the drift dives there. You can find out more informations about diving in Halmahera here : Halmahera
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Depending on which itinerary you choose, the embarkation / disembarkation can be in Bitung > Manado (MDC), Ternate (TTE), Bacan (LAH/WUB), or Morotai (OTI). The international airport with the best connections is Jakarta (CGK). You can also route through Bali (DPS) if you prefer.
However, some liveaboard trips will combine Halmahera with other destinations like Sulawesi (Lembeh), Raja Ampat, then the embarkation and disembarkation will be different. So please ask our agent to know the exact port for your trip.
Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.
Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.
Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Komodo
Best time for diving
May to October, the weather in Komodo is at its best between April and November. During the wet season (December to March) the weather can get a bit windy, with heavy quick rains, sometimes can cause rough surface conditions. However, liveaboards run trips here year-round.
The visibility in the North is excellent at 30 meters or even more, while it ranges between 10-15 meters in the South.
Some dive sites can have significant currents, whirlpools and see downdrafts. Sea conditions might change very quickly. Other dive sites are more quiet and rich in macro, especially in the South.
About temperatures
Air : range between 23°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : in the North Komodo it can be around 26°C -27°C, while it gets colder towards the south where it can drop down to 22 ° C.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 5 mm full wetsuit throughout the year for Komodo area.
Diver requirement
Intermediate to Advanced level, A good level in diving and some experience in drift diving are recommended to participate to Komodo cruise.
You can find out more informations about diving in Komodo here : Komodo
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation will be in Labuan Bajo (LBJ).
Unless the trip is from Bali - Komodo, then the embarkation can be in Bali (DPS).
Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.
Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.
Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Banda Sea
Best time for diving
October to November & March to April, the seas are generally calmer during these months and in October to November there is higher chance to see hammerhead sharks. From May to August the surface conditions can get quite rough.
The visibility is generally good to excellent in Banda Sea areas, except in Ambon bay and in other bays for critter dives. Currents are low to moderate on most of the sites, however, strong currents may occur at times.
About temperatures
Air : range between 25°C - 31°C year-round.
Sea : range between 26°C - 29°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 - 5 mm full wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Most dive sites are suitable for all levels with a few exceptions that are suitable only for advanced divers. You can find out more informations about diving in Banda Sea here : Banda Sea
Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation / disembarkation can be in Ambon (AMQ), Kaimana (KNG), Maumere (MOF), Sorong (SOQ), Waisai (RJM), Saumalaki (SXK) etc. As some of the Banda Sea trip will combine with other destinations like Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Triton Bay. So please ask our agent to know the exact port for your trip.
Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.
Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.
Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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