MSY Aurora Liveaboard 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!

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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.