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MSY Damai I

From USD 493 per day

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Length

40m
132 ft

Max 10

Nitrox

SDI/TDI

Wi-Fi

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At a glance...

Visits Komodo, Raja Ampat
Maximum of 10 guests only
Unlimited diving
Cabins have en-suite bathroom
Large boat with spa, camera room, laundry service, free local beer

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Spacious Master double bed cabin can convert into 2 large twin beds

Enjoy a private balcony when you book the upper deck Master cabin

Standard double bed cabin aboard this Indonesian liveaboard

One of the single bed cabins with wooden panelling

On the tender on your Komodo trip with Damai I

Large individual spaces for gearing up on the dive deck

The camera room for tinkering and charging

Sun and shade, loungers and beanbags above decks

Enjoy a massage on this Komodo liveaboard

Another view of the Indonesian safari boat, Damai I

View of the stern of Komodo liveaboard Damai I

Chiill out in the saloon on your Komodo liveaboard trip

Open air dining and social area on board

Page contents:
Departure & Prices
Trip Details
Cabins
Crew & Facilities
Food
Specs
Safety

One of 2 Indonesia diving safaris of the Damai Fleet, the Damai I is a traditionally-built wooden schooner specifically designed for visiting the best dive destinations of Indonesia. This luxurious liveaboard vessel has 3 large decks and accommodates a maximum of just 10 guests, ensuring plenty of space and personal attention.

Guests can enjoy an all-inclusive onboard service which includes unlimited diving and a ratio of 4 divers to 1 guide, spa treatments, varied menu choice, free beer and soft drinks, and a laundry service - all at no extra cost! The boat also has a Wi-Fi internet service.

Damai I provides a signature cruise service with attention to detail where every guest is treated personally. The attentive, professional crew are at your disposal any time to give you the best experience possible both above and under the water.

The fine double cabins are very spacious at over 30m² each and beautifully furnished. They boast air-conditioning, large beds, writing desks and en-suite bathrooms with separate toilet. The Master cabins are over 40m² and exquisitely furnished with panoramic sea-views. With such a high standard of accommodation, you will feel like you are staying at a top-class resort.

The large dive deck has been designed for space and comfort, and has individual rinse tanks for each diver, plus a dedicated camera room. Replacement digital cameras, video cameras and housings are available should anything go wrong with yours, plus a professional underwater photographer/videographer is on hand to assist and give advice.

When not scuba diving, you can relax in the shaded area, edit your photos, watch a movie in the air-conditioned lounge or chill on a sun-bed on the sundeck. If you are looking for a little luxury and attention to detail on your Indonesian dive safari, with a great value all-inclusive service then Damai I is the perfect choice.

A wide and varied itinerary is offered including Komodo liveaboard trips, Alor, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea and Cenderawasih which often includes some of the more remote dive sites of the region.

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Scheduled departures, prices, destinations, durations...

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(!) Special discounted trips highlighted in yellow

Depart	Return	Depart Return	nights	Destination	dives	Price (per person)	price
December 2020
4 Dec	14 Dec	4 Dec 14 Dec	10	Raja Ampat National Park	36	USD 5 750
15 Dec	21 Dec	15 Dec 21 Dec	6	Raja Ampat National Park	23	USD 3 450
January 2021
7 Jan	18 Jan	7 Jan 18 Jan	11	Raja Ampat National Park	40	USD 6 545	USD 6 545
29 Jan	9 Feb	29 Jan 9 Feb	11	Raja Ampat National Park	40	USD 6 545	USD 6 545
February 2021
11 Feb	21 Feb	11 Feb 21 Feb	10	Raja Ampat National Park	36	USD 5 950	USD 5 950
May 2021
22 May	29 May	22 May 29 May	7	Raja Ampat National Park	26	USD 4 165	USD 4 165
30 May	6 Jun	30 May 6 Jun	7	Raja Ampat National Park	26	USD 4 165	USD 4 165
January 2022
7 Jan	18 Jan	7 Jan 18 Jan	11	Raja Ampat National Park	24	USD 6 765	USD 6 765
March 2022
13 Mar	24 Jan	13 Mar 24 Jan	11	Raja Ampat National Park	24	USD 6 765	USD 6 765

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More Trip Details...

Special offers: For special discounted prices, check the yellow highlighted trips in the schedule above.

Dive experience: Damai do not ask for any minimum experience and will dedicate extra attention to those who need it.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, hot drinks, beer, 1 glass of wine with dinner, land tours, transfers to the boat from the airport, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (4 divers per DM), tanks, weights and weightbelts.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Marine park fees, diving insurance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.

Optional extras: Nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (US$ 10 per day), scuba equipment (US$ 10 per day), torches, wine and spirits (1 glass of wine with dinner included).

How to get there: Komodo: The liveaboard MSY Damai I departs from Labuan Bajo. Domestic flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo is approx 1 hour, return flights are arranged by the operator at an extra charge. Some Damai I trips may use different ports and we will assist you with information on how to get to any departure port. There is a minibus transfer service between the boat and airport in Labuan Bajo. A 1 night stay in Bali is mandatory before, and recommended after, the cruise.
Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih: MSY Damai I usually departs from Sorong, Manokwari or Nabire. You can fly directly to Sorong from Jakarta, Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. From Bali there are convenient connections via Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. You can fly direct to Manokwari from Jakarta. For Nabire there are flights 4 x per week from Jakarta. Triton Bay: Fly direct to the port of Kaimana in the south of West Papua, from Sorong, connecting to Jakarta. There is a transfer service from the local airport to and from the boat.
For more information see our travel information section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 12 noon. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: None.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): an additional US$175 per night.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 10 guests and 2 additional persons can join the cruise in a Standard cabin free of charge (total 12 guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): 2017 - US$ 5,800. 2018 - US$ 5,800.

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Cabins, Berths, Showers, Bathrooms...

On the lower deck, there are 4 double queen-size bed cabins ( 2 of them can be used by single traveller as single cabins by paying the single supplement fee) and 1 Master king-size bed cabin. The upper deck has 1 additional Master cabin with its own private balcony. All cabins are very spacious and have en-suite bathrooms. The Master cabins have panoramic seaviews.

All the cabins have:

Individual control air conditioning
Windows or portholes
Bathroom with hot water shower and separate toilet cubicle
Hand basin, mirror, hairdryer, toiletries and towels
Reading lights

Cabinet and writing desk
Round twin plug 220/110V mains outlet - 24 hours per day - adaptors available
Bedding and space for luggage
Fire extinguisher and life jackets

No. of bathrooms / showers - 7 / 7 - hot water

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Crew, Facilities, Dive Courses...

The crew of 18-20 comprises:

Cruise Leader
2 Instructors, 4 Divemasters
1 Captain
2 Officers
2 Cooks

Masseuse
3 Maids
3 Engineers
3 Deck hands

2 motorised dive tenders - Free nitrox - 40m² dive deck with fresh hot water shower & toilet - Camera room with charging stations, table and individual rinse tanks - 40m² air-conditioned saloon with TV, video, music system and bar - Computer and internet - Satellite telephone - Fish ID and diving books - 65m² shaded area - 20m² sundeck with sun loungers - Water dispenser

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Menu, Cuisine Type...

You can enjoy fine dining onboard Damai I, with top-quality Indonesian and international cuisine. The chef will prepare your choice of dish from a varied menu which includes a selection of fish or seafood, vegetarian and meat based dishes, so all diets and preferences are catered for.

Indonesian and international cuisine main meal dishes.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner - choose from a varied menu.
Dining takes place in the air-con dining area on the main deck.
Coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, beer, biscuits, toast and fruit are provided free of charge.
Wine is also available for purchase.
All dietary requirements can be catered for - please send us prior notice.

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Technical Specifications...

Built in year 2008, refurbished in 2012
Size - 40m x 8m
Weight - 220 tonnes
Top speed - 10 knots
Cruising speed - 9 knots
520 HP Mitsubishi engine
3 generators - 2 Mitsubishi & 1 Isuzu - 40, 25 & 20 KW
Elmot scuba tank compressor

EANx nitrox filling station
12, 15 and 10 litre aluminium tanks with DIN and international fittings
Electricity 220/110V - 24 hours per day
Water capacity - 10,000 litres
Fuel capacity - 20,000 litres
Fresh watermaker - 5,000 litres per day
Waste storage tank

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Navigation, Safety Features...

3 life rafts (max. 60 passengers)
2 x 40 HP Yamaha motorised tenders
HF & VHS radios
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Furuno radar
Depth sounder
Plotter
Bilge pump alarm
EPIRB
Searchlight & horn

Satellite telephones
Medic first aid box
This operator has not confirmed the presence, or quantity of, oxygen on their liveaboard
Life jackets in cabins and near life rafts
Fire alarm system in engine room
Fire extinguishers throughout