MSY Aurora dive boat review
The 40 meters MSY Aurora is a liveaboard sailing in Indonesia, specifically in Raja Ampat, Komodo and Alor. The Aurora proudly boasts to be taking divers to the most remote or least visited dive sites of Indonesia. Moreover, guest will notice and be happy that their service is professional and diving-oriented. Indeed, along with the usual dive crew composed of diving professionals, the Aurora has a Marine Biologist as well as photo and video experts to guide the guests through every step.
The gorgeous, spacious sun deck!
Boat Cabins and Layout
The Aurora has 8 comfortable cabins, and welcomes a maximum of 16 divers on-board on every diving cruise. Every cabin comes with an en-suite bathroom and as for the beds layout, it’s flexible. Indeed, some cabins offer twin accommodation if the form of 2 single beds and some cabins have a king size bed, alone or with a single bed also.
You can check the latest schedule & prices for this boat here.
Stylish Cabin with King Size bed + 1 single bed.
MSY Aurora On-board Facilities
The Aurora was built with style and comfort in mind and based on the traditional Phinisi boat model. That being said, all the latest safety and technology features give this boat a noticeable modern touch. The generous interiors will definitely please the most discerning divers. Furthermore, the dining and lounge areas are fully equipped with a kitchen and bar and boasts more than enough room for everybody to gather together.
At the stern, there is an open-air seating area with tables where you can enjoy a drink and play games or chat with fellow divers. Plus, the top deck features an incredible sun deck, filled with cushioned loungers. It’s perfect to either work on your tan or enjoy a starry night sky. This diving cruise will sure focus on two things; relaxation and scuba diving!
Read below to know about the diving facilities!
Want to peek at how it’s like to be part of a diving cruise with the Aurora ?
Watch this video!
Vessel Layout
The MSY Aurora has a very unique design. Indeed, the 40 meters length is impressive, but doesn’t mean it’s much more spacious in term of living space than shorter yacht such as the Mermaid I (32 meters in length). Indeed, the living space is pretty much the same, what makes the Aurora stand out, it’s the traditional wooden boat style combined with modern features.
Unparalleled in Indonesia is the Aurora’s well established endeavor to visit the least visited and most remote dive sites of Raja Ampat, Komodo, the Banda Sea, etc.
Scuba Diving with the MSY Aurora
First, the entire diving operation is very well supervised on the Aurora, and allows professional guidance on many levels. Indeed, underwater photography enthusiasts will be happy to have advice from professional video and photo experts. Moreover, there’s a complete charging and work station area (camera room) on the Aurora liveaboard.
Second, if the Aurora is not yet on our Best Liveaboards of Indonesia’s list, it’s simply because it’s newer on our site. We are confident that it will make it’s place in the top ranking in the next months. Don’t miss on it!
Finally, scuba diving is conducted from 3 diving tenders. Indeed, this facilitates access to remote dive sites. One thing is sure, with the Aurora you’ll see things that have rarely, or never, been seen!
Price starts at
2730$US for 8 days / 7 nights – Raja Ampat
2520$US for 8 days / 7 nights – Komodo
4290$US for 12 days / 11 nights – Banda Sea
Other Routes are available as well as different length/duration for above routes.
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.
destination of the monthKomodo 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!
Pemuteran, Lovina
Pemuteran combines shore-access restoration reefs, short boat dives and rewarding macro excursions. Lovina is a separate north-coast base; Puri Jati and Secret Bay offer a different, sand-and-critter diving day.
Padang Bai
Padang Bai rewards close looking: sandy slopes, reef fish and tiny macro subjects near Blue Lagoon and Jepun, with more demanding offshore dives available when conditions suit.
Nusa Penida / Nusa Lembongan
Manta cleaning stations, seasonal sunfish and lively coral drifts make Penida and Lembongan memorable. The best dive is the one matched to the current, swell and experience of the group.
Menjangan Island
Menjangan’s reef shelves and coral-covered walls reward unhurried diving and snorkelling from mainland bases in northwest Bali. Clear water and sea fans are part of the appeal, with profiles and site choices matched to conditions and experience.
Candidasa
Candidasa’s offshore islets offer dramatic walls, schooling fish and reef-shark encounters, with seasonal sunfish possibilities. Strong, changeable currents make Tepekong, Mimpang and Biaha outings for suitably experienced divers and careful local planning.
Bali
Bali brings together the coral-covered Liberty wreck, east-coast macro life and the manta encounters and seasonal sunfish of Nusa Penida. Shore dives and drift dives suit different experience levels; currents, colder upwellings and the chosen base shape the trip.
Indonesia
From Bali's volcanic shores to Raja Ampat's coral gardens, discover Indonesia's wrecks, walls, manta encounters and remarkable macro life. The most rewarding region depends on the season, your experience and the diving you love.
Amed
Amed combines volcanic-sand macro dives, shallow reef gardens, artificial reefs and deeper walls. Shore entries and short jukung trips make a rewarding east-Bali base, with sites chosen for experience and conditions rather than a promise of current-free diving.
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Komodo is beautiful! We sure recommend! We’ve experienced amazing encounters of manta ray on one site and quick sighting on another. Anyways, the Komodo region seems to be teeming with fish life and it’s amazing, now i don’t know why I was reading some critical comments about Komodo… it’s still very well alive! The cruise was amazing, the land expeditions were incredible! Nothing to say really… cozy vessel with lovely crew and pro dive team… Now safe and sound back in Germany! Gotta miss Indonesia! Happy bubbles everybody!
Loved our experience diving Raja Ampst on the Aurora March2018.Great boat and even greater crew.Tatan and Toto were are dive masters and were wonderful– saw some amazing fish — giant mantas and amazing corals. Can’t wait to go back.
Hi John & Terry!
Thank you so much for leaving your review here on Divezone! That’s super helpful for other divers! Plus, I’m glad you’ve had a great time on the Aurora!
Safe bubbles, always!