Moana

Boat

Moana is a classic 30 meters long, 6.5 meters wide Phinisi Schooner, it was built in a traditional style during April 2003 and April 2004, it combines traditional atmosphere with all modern conveniences and safety features, cruises at 8 knots per hour, it has European standard sockets with 220V power onboard.

Moana is entirely made from teak and ironwood, which lends a warm and comfortable air to the boat. It is cozy and professional, traditional and modern, relaxed but well organized, running by a professional German team, ideal for small group who wish to charter.

On the upper deck, there has a huge amount of space : There is an air-conditioned indoor salon with comfortable sofa sitting area, lounge table, a CD player, as well as a small library with books. On deck you find a big spacious dining table with romantic indirect lightening. For outdoor lovers we offer blankets to sleep on deck watching the stars.

Onboard, there are 4 meals will be provided every day with Indonesian & International food plus in-between snacks. There are always water, cocacola, sprite, coffee and tea available for free.

Moana's well trained diving crew takes care of everything, from the equipment set up until the cleaning at the end of the trip. Equipment and thanks are maintained and refilled at the diving platform at the stern of the boat.

Cabin

Moana has 5 beautifully crafted air-conditioned guest cabins, it can welcome up to 10 guests：

All cabins have en-suite bathroom with common water toilet, fans, individually controlled air conditioning, reading lights, storage area.

Cabin No.1 :
Located on the lower deck, this is the bow cabin with a custom large bed - if you can call it that. It's a mattress which fits perfectly to the shape of Moana offering 3m width at the feet end. portholes.

Cabin No.2 & No. 3 :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with a double bed, portholes.

Cabin No.4 & No. 5 :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two sinlge beds (in bunk style), portholes.

Diving

• 3 dives per day + alternating additional night dives.
• 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the day of arrival.
• 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• No dives will be provided on the day of departure.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
• All divers will be provided with ENOS GPS device for free.
• Snorkel Equipment & Sea Kayaks are avaliable for use.

Other information

• Nitrox：Not available at the moment
• 15L Tanks：Limited 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：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Cash(USD/EUR/IDR) or credit card
• Crew Number：10, include 2 dive guides

Komodo | 6D/5N | 14 - 16 dives

DAY 1 : We will pick you up from the airport or hotel in Labuan Bajo. After a welco- me drink we will fit and check your equipment. Once all guests are on board we will set course towards the island of Sebayur Kecil. After lunch we will do our check dive where guests and guides can get used to each other. We are planning a night dive after the sunset. We will stay at Sebayur for the night.

DAY 2 : Our first dive of today will be at Tatawa Besar, where you can expect a nice drift. After breakfast we will head towards the center of the park and visit Batu Bolong, a dramatic formation that extends underwater and is full or marine life. After lunch we will dive at Manta Point for a close encounter with those gentle giants. The night dive will be at Gila Lawa Darat, where we also stay for the night. If you don’t fancy night dives, then we recommend a nice sunset walk up the hill.

DAY 3 : We will wake up early to make our way towards the northern most part of the National Park. Castle Rock is an underwater pinnacle and often subject to vari- ous currents. This is usually one of the highlights or the trip and we are likely to see some sharks here. Our se- cond dive will be at Crystal Rock, a beautifully covered formation. In the afternoon we will dive the Cauldron, a channel between the island of Gili Lawa Darat and Gili Lawa Laut. We will stay overnight in North Komodo with a night dive at Gili Lawa Darat.

DAY 4 : Another exciting day today as we start today at the Golden Passage, another channel between Komodo and Gili Lawa Darat. After breakfast we’ll head back south towards the center of the park. We will stop at Tatawa Kecil and Si- aba Kecil. Both sides have a beautiful topography and lots or marine life. Ex- pect some currents here as well. After those three di- ves we will continue south towards Rinca Island. Our night dive will be at Waini- lu, where you can expect some amazing critters du- ring the muck night dive.

DAY 5 : In the morning we will visit the ranger station on Rinca Island for a short trek to visit the famous Komodo dragons, the largest lizards on earth. Accompanied by a ranger, we have a chance to get close up with these prehistoric creatures. After breakfast we are planning 1 or 2 more dives (depending on your ight the next day) at Wainilu or Tengah Kecil. On the way back to Flores we will pass Kalong Island, where thousands of ying foxes (fruit bats) take o during sunset. A truly impressive event!

DAY 6 : Depending on your ight back to Bali, we will sail to Labuan Bajo early morning for a planned check-out around 10 or 11 o’clock. Of course we will drop you of at the airport (or your hotel in Labuan Bajo). We guarantee you a fantastic time aboard Moana and look forward to welcoming you again!

Other Informations

Water temperature & Wetsuit
We recommend a full length 5mm wetsuit. A full length 3mm wetsuit will usually be OK for most Northern sites but for visiting the South a 5mm and hood are required. Usually 24-28 Degrees Celcius in the north and 21 to 24 degrees C in the south. Visibility extends from 10 up to 30 metres. Usually clearer in the warmer northern waters.

Weather & Sea Conditions
Sea Conditions are usually very favorable. The Archipelago offers great protection from open ocean swells and many safe and calm anchorages. Weather is also very favorable for most of the year. January and February often experience the north western monsoon with wind and rain, but at this time MOANA is in drydock to get ready for next season starting from March every year.

ARRIVAL
Please make sure to arrive at LBJ on Moana trip departure day by 11:00 am. Late arrival might cause extra costs for speed boat transfers. Recommended (latest) flight (as of April 2017) Garuda Airlines GA7026 leaving Bali at 7:30am or stay one night before in Labuan Bajo.

DEPARTURE
The trip ends at 11:00 am after a great breakfast aboard. We o er you a free transfer either to the airport or a hotel in Labuan Bajo included in our services. For more details please see Disembarkation. Recommended (earliest) flight (as of April 2017) Garuda Airlines GA7026 leaving Labuan Bajo at 12:55pm.