Samata dive boat review
The luxurious Samata offers scuba diving liveaboard cruises in Indonesia. Indeed, the luxurious vessel specializes in custom made itinerary for charter groups. You can choose your own paradise to discover, including Raja Ampat, Komodo and the Banda Islands.
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Boat Cabins & Layout
The Samata displays a neat layout of 5 suites, welcoming 10 guests on-board. Most noteworthy is that the suites each have couches which can become beds when needed. Families or larger groups can then be accommodated thanks to the Samata’s flexible set up. Moreover, the 4 Deluxe cabins all feature plenty of space, a queen size bed, air-conditioning, large sea view windows as well as a private en-suite bathroom. In addition, the unique Master Suite also features a private outdoor deck, even more room space and a king size bed. Plus, all the cabins are fitted with modern high end bathrooms and quality European bedding.
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Samata’s On-board Facilities
Of course, the luxury extends to the entire vessel, with sizable communal areas and lavish outdoor spaces. First, the indoor area includes a spacious salon with leather couches and on-demande television and music system. Plus, you’ll find a generous reading library with books on multiple subjects and novels. Also, this rooms extends to a interior dining area, which is used whenever the guests choose so as the favorite dining spot seems to be outside!
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Furthermore, the outside’s dining room allows a stunning view of wherever you are in Indonesia. It also converts to a lounge area between meals as benches become day beds surrounded with more loungers, chairs and side tables.
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Vessel Layout
Built in 2006, the Samata offers a beautiful mix of traditional Indonesian phinisi style and modern European look. The 42 meters beauty displays 3 decks and all the latest technologies to optimize both the safety and the navigation during short and long voyages.
Moreover, the Samata can compare to the Alila Purnama in style and luxury. There’s also a few other boats that match the same criteria as the Samata on our Luxury Indonesian liveaboard list… worth checking this out!
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Scuba Diving with the Samata
Diving wise, nothing was left behind on the Samata. They offer to provide all diving equipment for all levels and types of divers. Indeed, the boat is fully equipped for scuba diving excursions to the destination of your choice in Indonesia. Whether it is Komodo, Raja Ampat or the Banda Islands, you’ll be assisted with experimented dive guides and instructors. Furthermore, the Samata also offers a variety of activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, island hopping, wake boarding, fishing, trekking, etc. Sounds like all is set for a luxurious scuba diving vacation here… !
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Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
Komodo Island
Diving in Komodo Islands is all about action! It is BIG fishes land! With wonderful coral, it is just incredible diving all year round.
Wakatobi
Wakatobi has some of the finest coral in the world, amazing biodiversity and one of the best places in the world for macro photography! On the right day, the visibility can be outstanding!
Raja Ampat
Richest Reef in the World, Amazing Biodiversity, Wonderful Coral, perfect place for underwater photography.
Gili Islands, Lombok
Diving in Gili islands is great for swimming with Turtles! It can also be a great spot to take your next diving course as the dives here are relatively cheap.
Lembeh Strait
Best Muck Diving in the World! One of the Best spot in the World for Macro Underwater Photography. Amazing Biodiversity!
Bunaken, Manado
Diving in Bunaken is just fantastic for wall Diving, Coral gardens, endless visibility, incredible biodiversity. Also staying on an isolated island is something really special to experience!
Tulamben
One of the best Wreck Dives in the World!!! And the most easy for sure, 30m from the Shore and starts at 4m deep! Fantastic Marine life and great Coral!
Pemutaran, Lovina
No current, Good visibility, unusual Marine Life and one of the BEST Diving sites around Bali for Muck Diving: Puri Jati (P.J.).
Padang Bai
Night Diving, Underwater Macro Photography, Resident Whitetip Reef Sharks, Huge green Turtles, and crystal clear water! Also a great Snorkelling spot!
Menjangan Island
Menjangan Island is famous worldwide for Wall diving with small caverns to explore. The reef and Coral are also great. A very nice wooden wreck from the 19th century: Anker Wreck.
Nusa Penida / Nusa Lembongan
One of the best spots in the world to see the rare Mola Mola and the graceful Manta Rays! Big fishes and action with lots of sharks. Very good Visibility and stunning Coral.
Candidasa
It is all about action! Big pelagic fishes, hunting action in the current, and many Sharks! Regular seeing of Hammerhead Sharks and Mola Mola!
Bali
Diving in Bali is simply amazing as you will see both an incredible array of marine life and plenty of wrecks. Indeed, Bali's underwater world will expose you to meet interesting critters, fishes of all sizes and mantas rays among others! Plus, scuba diving in Bali means being all in for stunning underwater visibility and great opportunities for drift diving. !
Indonesia
Diving in Indonesia will suit every diver's hopes and desires. In a land of opportunity, dive spots range from those suited to beginner divers wishing to learn in perfect easy conditions to unexplored dive sites with fierce currents for those more experienced divers looking for a challenge.
Amed
Magnificent coral, no current, relaxed and easy diving, possibilities for night diving, good place for underwater macro photography, and a great snorkelling spot.
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