Lalunia dive boat review
The 26 meters Lalunia is a liveaboard offering scuba diving cruises in Indonesia, specifically in Komodo National Park. The wooden beauty schedules charter cruises and also day trips to discover the underwater world of Komodo.
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Boat Cabins & Layout
The Lalunia welcomes a maximum of 10 guests on charter trips as there are 6 cabins on-board. The cabins are all located on the lower deck and offer different layouts. Also, they all share the 2 bathrooms, also located on the cabin deck. Moreover, 4 cabins have either a double bed or a convertible twin/double bed. Those cabins have air-conditioning and plenty of shelves for storage. Also, there are 2 single cabins, each with fans (no A/C) and also enough storage space.
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Lalunia’s On-board Facilities
Indoor on the main deck, you’ll find a spacious dining and lounging area. Indeed, the dining table is surrounded by a cushioned booth seating so it’s cozy to lounge there as well. Also, there’s a television, with a complete audio and video entertainment system. Plus, you’ll find many books, fish ID books as well as board games.
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Furthermore, if you head outside, you will quickly notice the huge fore deck. This place is incredibly roomy, with the most part being covered and there are mattresses spread all over. Indeed, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy the fresh air of Komodo!
Moreover, walk upstairs to a full sun deck area, uncovered and featuring lounging chairs and mats. That’s also where they store the kayaks, so if you feel adventurous, get one and go!
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Vessel Layout
The wooden hulled Lalunia was built in 2009 and has been providing divers with affordable and great scuba diving adventures since then! The dive boat as a cruising speed of 9 knots and is equipped with all the latest navigation and safety features.
The Lalunia is part of the Diving Charter Komodo Fleet. Indeed, sisterships are the Pratiwi and the Ari Jaya and the Lalunia is the largest vessel.
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Diving with the Lalunia
The Lalunia liveaboard suggest a 7 days and 6 nights itinerary from Labuan Bajo but this is flexible and up to the charter group. You can also charter de dive boat for a day, a short trip or even a longer one, contact them.
The Lalunia’s Komodo itinerary typically offers 3 dives per day, with a check up dive on arrival and usually none on the departure day. The professional dive team will be happy to discuss details with you at the time of booking. Please note that as of november 2016, this boat indicates that Nitrox is NOT available on-board.
Price list, according to the boat’s fleet – Diving Charter Komodo
Lalunia | Prices |
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Divers | USD 245 / Day |
Non Divers | USD 200 / Day |
Dive Charter | USD 1760 / Day |
Non Dive Charter | USD 1450 / Day |
Single cabin supplement | 50% |
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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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