Damai I Liveaboard, Indonesia

Explore Indonesia's most stunning and remote regions from this intimate and luxurious phinisi

from$560 /day

per person

Overview

Indonesia's most diverse selection of liveaboard diving itineraries
Explore some of Indonesia's remote regions like Cenderawasih and Triton Bay
Make the most of unlimited diving, superb camera facilities, and small groups
Little luxuries like master cabins, gourmet cuisine, and spa services

Dive Damai’s original vessel, the Damai I is a luxurious traditional phinisi custom-built for scuba diving. This liveaboard offers a staggering variety of itineraries visiting classic destinations including Komodo and Raja Ampat, as well as remote and seldom visited areas like Cenderawasih Bay and Triton Bay. Dedicated divers will love this boat's fantastic facilities and outstanding service underwater, including unlimited dives and small guide-to-guest ratios.

Number of cabins:7
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:4:1
Group booking discounts

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3Mar 2025
9D / 8N
Raja Ampat - 8N
20 - 22 dives
from $5,120
Overview
Length of trip 9 days / 8 nights
Number of dives 20 - 22
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
03 Mar 2025
11:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
11 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Beer and wine with dinner
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Transfers
Government taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - IDR2,200,000 per trip
Port fees - US$40 per night
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 30%
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$3 per item per day
Nitrox - US$10 per day
Dive courses
Gratuities
Laundry service
Spa or massage
Internet - US$100 per 15GB data
Highlights
Circular itinerary hitting all the very best spots in Raja Ampat
Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
Search for Pontoh's pygmy seahorse in Mioskon
Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
Explore the swim-throughs and caves of Goa Farondi

Day 1: Arrive into Sorong
Guests will arrive in Sorong and have time to get comfortable on the boat. Damai will travel west to Matan for a check out dive.
No. of Dives: 1

Day 2: Kri & Dampier Strait
At the eastern end of the famous Dampier Strait there are many signature dive sites. Cape Kri is a sloping reef on the eastern end on the island of Kri; Blue Magic and Sardine reef are seamounts covered in schooling fish and cruising sharks and rays; Mioskon is a great spot for the endemic wobbegong shark and Pontohi pygmy seahorses.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 3: Manta Sandy & Gam
Manta Sandy is a signature site for experiencing the grace of reef manta rays. They are frequent visitors to the cleaning stations dotted along this sandy channel. Feel free to explore the sand for small critters while you are waiting for an appearance.

Gam's Citrus Ridge is a must. An entrance to a channel when current flows and attracts all kinds of life. Its orange soft corals give name to this spectacular site.
No. of Dives: 4

Day 4: Penemu
The signature sites in Penemu are Barracuda Point; a seamount on the north point; Melissa's Garden; a beautiful example of a hard coral plateau and Keruo Channel; drift along this colourful slope watching the seascape go by.

The highlight of Penemu is a lagoon tour in the tenderboats amongst these turquoise waters and limestone bays. For the energetic there is a short walk to the top of one the hills to be rewarded with an amazing view over the lagoon with Damai moored in the distance.
No. of Dives: 2 or 3

Day 5: Wayilbatan
The Four Kings is a series of colourful underwater pinnacles which make an amazing dive with plenty of cool fish action. Moving later to a more sheltered spot we are in the vicinity of some great dive spots: drift along the channel at Neptune Fan Sea; explore the wall at Wedding Cake or enjoy the fish action on the ridge at Barracuda Rock.
No. of Dives: 3 or 4

Day 6 and 7: Boo & Fiabacet
This amazing string of small islands has a colourful array of great dives sites. The signature sites in the area include Boo Windows, Nudi Rock, Tank Rock and Whale Rock. The whole place is a delight for the eyes.

On a calm day you can visit the amazing seamount Magic Mountain and experience cruising sharks, schooling fish and mantas cleaning. A truly spectacular dive!
No. of Dives: 4

Day 8: Farondi / Balbulol
Visit the unique underwater caves at Goa Farondi and hunt for cool pygmy seahorses on the different varieties of sea fans. Nearby in the channel are the current rich pinnacles of the Three Sisters. This area is teeming with life and there is a good chance of seeing a lot of fish action.
No. of Dives: 2

Day 9: Departure
Guests will be escorted to the airport in Sorong and assisted with check-in procedures, no doubt full of talk about the wonders of the most popular dive destination in the world.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
181 days or above before departure: USD500/person.
91 to 180 days before departure: 15% of total invoice or USD500/person, whichever is higher.
90 days or less before departure: no cancellation is allowed.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $5,120 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Twin cabin - lower deck, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Twin cabin - upper deck, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Master suite - lower deck
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Master suite - main deck
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Single cabin - lower deck
Double bed
1 person
Shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Reviews

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May 2023

Jessica A

Boat needs maintenance: had leaking from the bedroom ceiling, termites, and AC was finicky. Crew was incredible - great service!

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Damai I Liveaboard, Indonesia

Overview

Choose your trip

Raja Ampat - 8N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Twin cabin - lower deck, convertible

Twin cabin - upper deck, convertible

Master suite - lower deck

Master suite - main deck

Single cabin - lower deck

Reviews

Jessica A

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