KLM Sunshine dive boat review
The 30 meters KLM Sunshine is a liveaboard vessel sailing in Indonesia. Indeed, the member of the Blue Bay Divers Fleet offers itineraries in North Sulawesi, Halmahera and the Sangihe Islands. The vessel was built in 2011 and refreshed in 2014, upholding the fleet’s great standards.
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Boat Cabins & Layout
The KLM Sunshine is the perfect boat to have a special feeling of privacy and experience uncrowded scuba diving. Indeed, the dive vessel welcomes a maximum of 8 divers on-board, in 4 elegantly furnished cabins. The rooms all have air-conditioning, a double-bed as well as an en-suite bathroom. The cabins are located either on the lower deck (2) or the upper deck (2).
You can check the latest schedule & prices for this liveaboard here.
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KLM Sunshine’s On-board Facilities
Catering to only 8 divers, it’s obvious that the 30 meters dive vessel is spacious. Indeed, in all the communal areas, you’ll find that you have more than enough space. The kitchen area is comfortable and welcoming, that’s were freshly cooked meals are served. It’s air-conditioned and also features a camera and laptop charging station. Plus, you can use the big screen television to see and work on your pictures.
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Furthermore, the front of the vessel is home to a huge, partially covered, sundeck. Indeed, that’s where you’ll find a cozy seating space with bean bags and a sunbathing area with comfortable mats.
Also, at the aft of the upper deck, so right above the dive deck, you’ll find what they call a “chill out area“. Indeed, this lounge is just one more comfortable space where you can relax and take in the ever-changing views of beautiful Indonesia.
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Vessel Layout
The KLM Sunshine is a rather spacious vessel considering it welcomes only 8 divers. It’s hard not to compare it with it’s counterpart which offers scuba diving cruises in nearby Raja Ampat. Indeed, the Raja Ampat Aggressor is also 30 meters in length but welcomes the double number of guests and still is considered spacious!
Diving with the KLM Sunshine
The renowned Blue Bay Divers Fleet didn’t leave anything to chance. The most discerning scuba divers will be pleased with the diving platform. Indeed, the sizable space located at the aft boast plenty of storage, camera stations and conveniently place rinse tanks.
The KLM Sunshine is also assisted by a spacious dive tender. It’s very convenient to facilitate the reach of some amazing dive spots. Finally, it’s a highly competent and experienced crew that will take care of 8 lucky divers for a whole week, or more, of incredible diving in Indonesia.
Price starts at 954$US – 6 days / 5 nights – Togean Islands and Una Una
or at 1,113$US – 7 days / 6 nights – Sangihe Islands
also, price goes from 1,908$US – 12 days / 11 nights – Halmahera
*** More itineraries / different length are available, inquire now!***
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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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