Samambaia Liveaboard

Starting a luxury diving vacation with Samambaia Liveaboard Discover the breathtaking dive locations of Indonesia, rich underwater life, and first-rate onboard comfort and service.

Samambaia Liveaboard Indonesia is a magnificent Phinisi painstakingly created to meet the exact needs of divers discovering the isolated beauties of Indonesia. On diving trips, this remarkable ship provides unmatched comfort traversing the amazing paths from Komodo to Raja Ampat and exploring the intriguing dive sites of Alor, Banda Sea, and Forgotten Islands.

Designed in the classic hardwood Phinisi form, Samambaia celebrates comfort and luxury. This ship promises an amazing experience with a great concentration on small details and client happiness. The 18-member staff, which consists of seasoned, professional, friendly people, welcomes visitors with open arms guarantees a unique trip. Together with freshly made bread and pastries, the onboard gastronomic experience is a joy with delicious international cuisine created everyday using locally obtained products. Comfortable loungers and breathtaking views of Indonesia abound from the slightly shaded sundeck, which offers the ideal place for rest. Thanks to the onboard masseuse, guests may also enjoy revitalising massages.

Samambaia welcomes a small group of fourteen guests; six elegantly appointed cabins on the lower deck and a stunning Master cabin on the main deck with amazing 180° sea views. Every cabin has under-bed storage, a private en-suite toilet, wardrobes, and separately operated AC.

Custom trips to Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Alor, and Komodo delight diving aficionados and snorkelers to the underwater beauties of Indonesia. Samambaia guarantees amazing day and night diving experiences combined with surface interval activities such stunning lagoon and cove cruises, treking, excursions to remote beaches, and whale viewing. Though new, the Samambaia Yacht gains from the crew’s and diving guide’s local knowledge.

Under its six luxury cabins below deck and one master cabin on the main deck, Samambaia can comfortably house fourteen divers. Comprising 15 m2, the roomy master cabin provides amazing 180° views. Each measuring 13m2, guest rooms featuring two twin deluxe and four double deluxe (convertible to twins) offer plenty of storage and a big closet. Designed for maximum comfort, all cabins include individual AC control, large portholes for fresh air, LED reading lamps, outside washbasins with towel hooks, and en-suite bathrooms loaded with different toiletries. There is no need for visitors to bring their own since biodegradable toiletries are offered. Modern architecture on the dive deck meets all facets of diving operations. Samambaia guarantees a flawless and fun diving experience with 14 different and well-distinct areas for storing and getting ready diving equipment, a camera work station, and lots of conveniences.

Samambaia’s dining room and salon are both attractive and useful. Comprising up to 20 people, the large lounge boasts air conditioning, TV, DVD player, and PC. With daily-baked bread and pastries adding to the gastronomic experience, the neighboring 20m2 kitchen guarantees the creation of fresh local foods. Samambaia’s food shows a dedication to make use of the greatest local produce at hand.

The top deck features a large sundeck with loungers and a canopy changeable to fit passenger preferences. Underneath the stars, the dive deck doubles as an al fresco dining space with a big table in middle. With a crew of sixteen plus seasoned European cruise directors, Samambaia guarantees flawless planning and implementation of every cruise. Safety and amazing sightings of marine life are provided by dive guides with great regional knowledge, therefore enhancing the whole magic of a Samambaia Liveaboard trip.

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Cabin

Double Cabin

Our 4 spacious double cabins of 13 sqm all feature individual air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms

  • Size: 13 Sqm
  • Max occupancy: 2 people
  • Bedding: Double Bed
  • Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
  • Aircon: Aircon with control in room

Twin Cabin

Our 2 spacious twin cabins of 13 sqm all feature individual air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms

  • Size: 13 Sqm
  • Max occupancy: 2 people
  • Bedding: Twin bed (2 Single)
  • Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
  • Aircon: Aircon with control in room

Luxury Master Cabin

Our on deck Master Cabin offers a magnificent 180° view, super king size bed, individual AC and en-suite bathroom. Additional features include private access to the rear of the boat, private dive guide and afternoon tea and snacks at their outdoor sofa.

  • Size: 15 Sqm
  • Max occupancy: 2 people
  • Bedding: Double Bed
  • Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
  • Aircon: Aircon with control in room
Video
Gallery
Boat Features
  • Laundry Service
  • Camera Station
  • Massage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Library
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Free Internet
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Outside Showers
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Kayaks On-Board
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Naturalist Itineraries
  • Dedicated Local & International Crew
  • Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
  • Leisure Deck
  • Observation Deck
  • Available for Charter
  • Wakeboarding
Food & Drinks
  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Beer available
  • Snacks All Day
  • Vegan Options
  • Fine Wines Selection
  • Free Soft Drinks
  • Wine Available
  • Set Menu Dinner
  • Fine Cuisine
  • Welcome Cocktails
  • Full-board Option
  • Al Fresco Dining

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Nitrox available
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • Free Nitrox
Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing.

  • Full Equipment (with: BCD, Dive Computer, Dive Light, Fins, Mask, Regulator, SMB, Wetsuit)350 USD per trip
  • 15L tanks60 USD per trip
  • BCD85 USD per trip
  • 60 USD per trip10 USD per day
  • Dive Light60 USD per trip
  • SMB5 USD per day
  • Regulator85 USD per trip
  • Snorkel Gear50 USD per trip
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
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Boat Specifications
  • Year built2015
  • Length34 m
  • Beam9 m
  • Top speed12 knots
  • Cruising speed9 knots
  • EnginesYanmar Marine Turbo 500 hp
  • Max guests14
  • Number of cabins7
  • Number of bathrooms7
  • Tenders2 x 6.5 m fibreglass tenders with 2 x 40 hp
  • Water capacity10000 liters
  • Fuel capacity10000 liters
  • Freshwater maker2 x 5000 liter per day
Boat Navigation and Safety
  • Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Crew trained in first aid
  • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • Engine room CCTV
  • Emergency flares
Samambaia Packages
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Samambaia 8D7N

8 Days 7 Nights

Komodo Island, Sumbawa/Bima
18 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$4,680
$4,480
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Inisial DateDateTrip DestinationsDisc. PriceAvailability
2025-08-1818 Aug 2025L. Bajo - Bima$4480 / $535514 left spaces
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Samambaia 7D6N

7 Days 6 Nights

Raja Ampat North & Central
15 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$4,220
$4,020
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Inisial DateDateTrip DestinationsDisc. PriceAvailability
2026-12-1414 Dec 2026Sorong - Sorong$402012 left spaces
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Samambaia 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Maumere, Alor
34 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$7,570
$7,370
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2026-09-2121 Sep 2026Maumere - Maumere$737010 left spaces

Samambaia 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Maumere, Komodo, Sumbawa/Bima, Lombok, Bali
30 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$7,570
$7,370
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Samambaia 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Raja Ampat, Triton Bay
30 / 29 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$7,270
$7,370
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Inisial DateDateTrip DestinationsDisc. PriceAvailability
2026-03-3030 Mar 2026Sorong - Kaimana$73702 left spaces
2027-03-1515 Mar 2027Sorong - Kaimana$7535 / $891014 left spaces
2027-03-2929 Mar 2027Kaimana - Sorong$7535 / $891014 left spaces
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Samambaia 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Ambon, Banda
34 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required

From$7,335
$7,535
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2027-10-1818 Oct 2027Ambon - Ambon$7353 / $891014 left spaces
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Samambaia 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Maumere, Komodo Island
30 / 34 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$7,735
$7,535
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Inisial DateDateTrip DestinationsDisc. PriceAvailability
2027-05-1010 May 2027Maumere - L. Bajo$7535 / $891014 left spaces
2027-08-0909 Aug 2027L. Bajo - Maumere$7535 / $891014 left spaces
2027-09-2020 Sep 2027L. Bajo - Maumere$7535 / $891014 left spaces
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Samambaia 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Ambon, Banda Island, Raja Ampat
30 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$7,235
$7,035
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Inisial DateDateTrip DestinationsDisc. PriceAvailability
2025-10-2727 Oct 2025Ambon - Sorong$70352 left spaces
2026-11-0202 Nov 2026Ambon - Sorong$7370 / $874512 left spaces
2027-04-1212 Apr 2027Ambon - Sorong$7535 / $891014 left spaces
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Samambaia 12D11N

12 Days 11 Nights

Komodo Island
34 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required

From$7,235
$7,035
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Inisial DateDateTrip DestinationsDisc. PriceAvailability
2025-08-0404 Aug 2025L. Bajo - L. Bajo$7035 / $841014 left spaces
2026-08-1010 Aug 2026L. Bajo - L. Bajo$7370 / $874514 left spaces
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