MSY Ilike dive boat review
The MSY Ilike liveaboard offers scuba diving cruises in Indonesia. Indeed, the 40 meters liveaboard visits areas such as the Komodo Islands, Raja Ampat, Flores, the Forgotten Islands, Alor and Triton Bay. Diving tours vary in length, but are offered all year round on-board the Ilike liveaboard.
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The cabins
Topside, the MSY Ilike can welcome a maximum of 14 passengers aboard, making it super spacious as for it’s 40 meters length. The guests are hosted in 7 cabins, all with portholes. The cabins layout varies between the two budgets cabins, which are smaller and display bunk beds and the standard cabins, more spacious and featuring a double bed and a top bunk. Plus, there’s a spacious suite room, which has a large double bed.
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Moreover, all the cabins have a marble en-suite bathroom. The budget room’s bathroom facilities are also private, but only a little smaller. Also, the cabins all air-conditioned and have sufficient storage space.
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MSY Ilike’s on-board facilities
The vessel displays a lot of spacious communal areas, both inside and out. First the indoor lounge sits everybody comfortably and is air-conditioned. The meals, freshly cooked everyday, will be served there most of the time. Also, the second option is the outdoor seating area located at the stern. It’s covered and away from the wind, but you can still enjoy a panoramic view of Indonesia, and the fresh air!
Otherwise, the sundeck is complete with loungers and hammocks for you to enjoy!
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Scuba Diving with the MSY Ilike
The massive dive deck of the MSY Ilike is located at the bow of the ship. You’ll find just about everything you need there. Plus, there’s an indoor camera station where you can take care of your gear.
Diving wise, the boat is assisted by two diving tenders, ready to get you right on the action packed waters of Komodo. Plus, Nitrox is available on-board for those who have the required certification.
Indonesia’s reputation when it comes to scuba diving is nearly perfect. Most importantly, the areas visited by the MSY Ilike liveaboard, such as Raja Ampat, are quite remote, thus, pristine and densely inhabited by many marine life species.
Price starts at 3,237$US for 10 days/9 nights – Various itineraries
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!
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
From Bali's volcanic shores to Raja Ampat's coral gardens, discover Indonesia's wrecks, walls, manta encounters and remarkable macro life. Choose your region around the season, your experience and the diving you love.
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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