Alikai dive boat review
The Alikai is a traditional Indonesian wooden phinisi offering a liveaboard diving cruise in Indonesia, exploring many islands beyond the West Nusa Tenggara area. Indeed, fully renovated in 2013, the 37 meters Alikai welcomes you on board for a traditional Indonesian sailing experience.
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The Cabins
Welcoming a maximum of 15 guests on each cruise, the Alikai boasts plenty of space with 5 double occupancy cabins and one family room. Each room features its own private bathroom as well as storage, air-conditioning, and hot water shower.
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Alikai’s On-board Facilities
The Alikai’s newly renovated decks feature white, wooden, and beige decor, making the ship look like a luxurious floating hotel. You will find plenty of space to enjoy Indonesia’s seascape on the main deck’s lounge area. That’s also where the outdoor dining room is located. Moreover, you will find a second outdoor lounge on the top deck and even a sundeck area on the roof.
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Furthermore, the Alikai offers a spacious indoor lounge area with a bar, a living room, and a dining room. The meals served on board will be a mix of Indonesian fares and international cuisine. You will also have access to a selection of wine, beers, and spirits.
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Scuba diving with the Alikai
The Alikai features a dive deck located on the side of the vessel, as well as a camera room. You will find individual kitting-up stations and plenty of room to prepare your gear before and after the dives. Scuba diving in Indonesia is one of the best experiences on earth, and, with itineraries around Raja Ampat, Komodo, and remote islands, the Alikai appears as a solid choice.
Price starts at $7900 per night for a chartered diving cruise.
The Alikai offers a 10% early booking discount for sailings departing in 2022.
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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