Take the trip of a lifetime on a Cheng Ho Liveaboard Private Charter. You’ll go on a 12D11N adventure from Raja Ampat, the heart of marine biodiversity, to Ambon, the muck-diving heaven. This exclusive charter is only for dedicated underwater photographers, marine scientists, and picky adventurers who want the best Indonesian liveaboard experience possible. Your party will be in charge of a custom itinerary that will take you to some of the most beautiful coral ecosystems in the world, from Cape Kri and Wayag in Raja Ampat to Ambon’s famous critter-rich spots like Laha Bay, where you can see the psychedelic frogfish and rhinopias. The beautiful Cheng Ho, with its huge deck space and traditional phinisi style, becomes your own luxury expedition ship. A dedicated crew, private chef, and expert marine guides will work around your schedule to make sure you have the best conditions for both wide-angle reef photography and macro critter hunting during your 12-day trip.
This 12-day private charter is the best Indonesian liveaboard trip you can take. It gives you the most time to explore two very distinct marine habitats while yet allowing you to change your plans at any time, which is something you can only do when you go alone. Your group will have complete freedom to explore each environment: spend several days photographing Raja Ampat’s mantas at Manta Sandy, plan long trips to Ambon’s black sand slopes to look for rare nudibranchs, set up cultural visits to remote villages, or do dedicated night dives to study marine behavior at night. The Cheng Ho is great for long trips since it is quite stable and has a lot of deck space. It has separate spaces for photographic gear, scientific sampling, and relaxing between discoveries. This is the best expedition for people who want to explore the ocean in depth and enjoy the best of luxury. Ask today to plan your own trip through the center of marine biodiversity on board Indonesia’s most famous research-grade luxury phinisi.
More about Cheng HoDives: Approximately 30 dive in total
Experience: Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (25-35 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (250 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (60-570 USD), Laundry / Pressing Services.
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Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
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Komodo
18 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
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18 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Private Charter
Ambon, Banda Island
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
The Cheng Ho is one of the best liveaboards in Southeast Asia because of its great service and stability. The boat is quite steady, even when the water is choppy, which made for a comfortable cruise. There are a lot of crew members for every guest, so you’ll always be well taken care of. Highly recommended for experienced divers.
