Kalimantan Explorer dive boat review
The Kalimantan Explorer is a traditionally crafted vessel operating as a cultural liveaboard in the Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia. The 19 meters traditional klotok (boat) was built in 2008 and completely upgraded in November 2011.
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Boat Cabins & Layout
The Kalimantan Explorer welcomes a maximum of 5 guests on-board in two very unique cabins. Indeed, it’s a more private cruise with the whole boat available for a small group of friends or a family. First, the main cabin is large and features a double bed plus a single bed, for a 2 or 3 guests occupancy. Secondly, the other cabin is the Solaria Tent, which is used as a cabin at night, located on the very top deck. It sure is perfect for those nature lovers who want to enjoy every sunrise and sunsets! See the pictures below for a better idea of how the cabin, and especially the tent cabin looks like.
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Below is the indoor cabin, which features another bed (single) at the other end of the room). Also, this room has air conditioning and direct access in the boat.
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Kalimantan Explorer’s On-board Facilities
The main areas on the Kalimantan Explorer are open-air spaces that can be closed-up when needed. Indeed, the lounging area is located on the top deck and adjacent to the Solaria tent cabin. The dining area is also there, which allows a stunning view of Indonesia from up there. Moreover, the boat has a full crew on-board, which includes a chef. Indeed, you’ll be served hearty meals and snacks all day so you have all the energy needed to explore!
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Scuba Diving Cruising with the Kalimantan Explorer
The Kalimantan Explorer, as mentioned above, is a liveaboard offering cultural excursions in a remote, exclusive destination in Indonesia. The Tanjung Puting National park awaits! You’ll discover the culture but also the unique flora and fauna of Borneo, also called the Indonesian Kalimantan province. The Orang Utang are definitely among the must see and you will visit a sanctuary and educate yourself about our cousins, and so much more!
!!! // Moreover, this friendly company has a boat going on in Komodo, and they offer scuba diving cruises… have a look at the Warisan Komodo.
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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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