MV Nusa Tara dive boat review
The 20 meters Nusa Tara operates as a liveaboard in Indonesia. Indeed, the wooden schooner offers scuba diving cruises in the Komodo National Park. The vessel is the smallest owned by the Grand Komodo Fleet and would be a perfect private charter for small groups and families.
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Boat Cabins & Layout
The Nusa Tara maybe the smallest of it’s fleet but it’s also the most private. Indeed, with only 3 cozy cabins, the dive boat welcomes a maximum of 6 guests on-board. Moreover, the cabins all come complete with en-suite private bathrooms, air-conditioning and enough wardrobe space for two guests. The cabins have showers with hot and cold water as well as a toilet and wash basin.
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Nusa Tara’s On-board Facilities
The main deck of the Nusa Tara is home to the spacious lounge and dining area. Fan cooled and letting plenty of natural light in, the area displays plenty of seating space for the small number of guests. Also, the TV/DVD system should entertain everyone if rainy days happen. Plus, underwater photographers will be pleased as the is a dedicated camera station. The station allows plenty of electrical sockets and space to work on your toys. Finally, step outside to enjoy the fresh air from the top sundeck. Partially shaded and fitted with more than enough loungers, the sundeck is perfect to enjoy the breathtaking views of Komodo.
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Vessel Layout
The Nusa Tara was built in 1996, renovated in 2006 and is part of the Grand Komodo Fleet. Just like sister ships such as the Putri Papua and TemuKira, the Nusa Tara is a traditional wooden schooner. Also, the dive boat is equipped with modern facilities and newer navigation and safety technologies, just like her counterparts.
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Scuba Diving with the Nusa Tara
The Nusa Tara features a somewhat spacious dive deck which displays individual kitting up stations. Also, there’s a dive platform at the aft to make water/tender entries and exits easy. Plus, there’s an fresh water shower right on the platform so you can rinse yourself right away.
Furthermore, just as mentioned above, there’s a dedicated camera table and fresh water rinse tanks so you can take great care of your camera gear. Finally, the passionate scuba instructors and guides team will always be close and ready to help with anything. Happy bubbles you go!
Please visit the boat’s webpage to see price lists and schedules.
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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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