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The ILIKE was built on Sulawesi in Bira in 2010. It is the area where the local tribe is famous for building the strong and reliable phinisi boats, the traditional ships specifically designed and built for travelling the Indonesian archipelago.
Ilike hosts a total of 16 guests in 8 cabins that are fully air-conditioned with ensuite bathroom with hot water shower, toilet and sink. Indonesian and International meals will be served in the spacious saloon with open kitchen, or in the outdoor sitting area at the stern of the boat, well protected from wind while sailing.
The comfortable dive deck in front of the boat is one of the most spacious on Indonesian liveaboards. As a diver you can choose to dive on Air or Nitrox from their membrane Nitrox compressor. Between dives you are invited to catch some sun on the sun deck, where you will also enjoy spectacular sunsets, sipping a cool drink!
The yacht is powered by 2 x 320HP marine engines, allowing us to cruise at an average speed of 9-10 knots across Indonesia. We schedule top diving destinations like Komodo, Alor, Maluku, Banda Sea, Triton Bay, Raja Ampat and Kalimantan. Rich marine life, healthy corals and stunning landscapes may soon become your memories after a stay on board of Ilike. We look forward to welcome you on board!
Pick up, transfer to the boat and welcome briefing and possible check dive.
3 - 4 dives
3 - 4 dives
3 - 4 dives
3 - 4 dives
3 - 4 dives
3 - 4 dives
3 - 4 dives
1 - 2 dives
Disembark in Tual and transfer to the airport or your hotel
Please note exact itinerary can vary due to weather, sea conditions, etc.
The trip starts in Ambon, where guests can board the boat between 06:00 and 13:00, and ends in Tual, with disembarkation between 04:00 and 11:30.
You can fly to Ambon (AMQ) via Jakarta, Bali, or Makassar with domestic airlines. For the return, there are daily flights from Tual (LUV) back to Ambon or onward connections via Sorong or Makassar.
We recommend arriving at least one day before departure and booking onward flights after midday on disembarkation day.
This itinerary is only scheduled during one of the best seasons to explore the Banda Sea. October–November offers favorable conditions for crossing this remote region with calmer seas and great visibility.
Yes, there are mandatory surcharges payable onboard, for a total of 375€ for the whole cruise:
-Trip fees (fuel, port fees, eco projects, etc.): €30 per day
-Marine Park Fee – Ambon: €15 per trip
-Marine Park Fee – Banda Sea: €60 per trip
If you would like to be alone in a double cabin there is a supplement, please enquire for exact price. If you are willing to share a cabin with another traveller, then there is no supplement.
Dive groups are split with a maximum of 4 guests per 1 guide.
Yes, there is dive gear available for rent on board at 28€ / day for a full set.
Yes, nitrox is available at an additional charge of 72€ per cruise.
This trip requires a minimum certification of Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) or equivalent, with 75+ logged dives recommended due to the depth, currents, and remoteness of some dive sites.
Yes, dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice. Please inform us of any specific requirements when booking your trip.
From 3.735€
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