KLM EUPHORIA

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42m / 139ft MAX 14

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At a glance:

Cruises focus specifically on Raja Ampat
Maximum of only 14 guests, with 12 crew
All cabins have private bathrooms
Upper deck VIP cabins have private covered terrace
Large, spacious boat

KLM Euphoria is one of few Indonesian liveaboards operating exclusively in the Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih area. This European operated 42m long Phinisi schooner is constructed and finished in the finest teak, ironwood and merbau, making it a stylish and comfortable boat from which to dive and explore some of the world's richest reefs.

12 crew members are on hand to take care of the maximum of 14 guests on board so you can be sure of plenty of attention and small diving groups on these trips. The cabin accommodation is stylishly furnished with beautiful wall panelling and a sophisticated colour palette. All cabins have private bathrooms. The upper deck VIP cabins even have their own private covered terrace. A further mark of quality is the presence of a toilet and 2 hot water showers on the dive deck which add a little convenience to the post-dive procedure.

The most sociable places on the boat include the air-conditioned saloon and dining area, which features an extensive range of entertainment facilities meaning you can enjoy reading, watching movies, listening to music and working on the awesome underwater images you have just taken. You can also spend time on the large sundeck, taking in the views or lazing in the sun.

KLM Euphoria is a traditional liveaboard vessel operating tours in the remote waters of Raja Ampat, yet it maintains a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere for discerning divers. So if you want to dive this paradise and expect a comfortable boat with a high level of service, Euphoria could be the right choice for you.

The Euphoria has 9 cabins with private en-suite bathrooms. There are 2 VIP double/twin bed cabins with windows on the upper deck, and 7 Standard double/twin bed cabins with portholes on the lower deck. VIP cabins also have their own private covered terrace.

All the cabins have:

Air-conditioning & fans
Portholes or windows
Toilet, hot water shower, hand basin, towels & shower gel
Reading lights
Cabinet, shelves and mirror

Bedside table
Bedding & space for luggage
Round 2-pin wall socket 220V - 24 hours per day
Life jackets

No. of bathrooms / showers - 9 / 11 - hot water

Raja Ampat National Park North & Central (12 Days / 11 Nights - 33 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Sardine Reef, Middle Reef, Kri Island, Sunset Cape, Hidden Reef, Manta Station, Masuar's West Cape, Home Reef, Manta Run, 2 Rocks, North Penemu, Eagle Rock, Wayag Islands

Day 1
A short ride from Sorong airport to the harbour and you are ready to step on KLM Euphoria, while the crew welcomes your arrival. Listen to the boat briefing, start making new friends and simply enjoy your first day on board. The liveaboard leaves port while you and the other guests are having dinner.

Core Days
Expect to dive 4 times a day in Raja Ampat, a well known destination among experienced divers. A light breakfast helps you to wake up and get ready for the 1st dive at 07:00 hrs followed by a bigger breakfast including toast, eggs, cereal, coffee and tea. The 2nd dive usually happens at around 10:30 hrs. Raja Ampat has the largest marine biodiversity in the world. You will soon discover tiny creatures like frogfish and pygmy seahorses. Get a closer look at wobbegong sharks and turtles. Be amazed by the majesty of mantas and reef sharks.
There is so much to enjoy underwater, but also the meals on board will play a big part ensuring you have a great safari. Fresh fish and seafood will feature within Indonesian recipes, but also international choices such as sashimi and Italian pasta feature on the varied menu. Relax on your private covered terrace, if you are staying in a VIP cabin, or lay on the sundeck waiting for the 3rd dive in the afternoon. Dinner will await you when you return from your 4th dive, which is usually a night dive. During the tour there will also be a visit to a pearl farm in the Aljui bay where you can do some shopping. An evening barbecue will be held before returning to the boat. On the last day of the trip there are only 2 dives on schedule since Euphoria needs to make its long way back to Sorong.

Day 12
After breakfast there is a transfer for you to Sorong airport.

[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

The crew of 12 comprise:

Cruise leader
Dive Instructor
2 Divemasters
Captain

2 Cooks
Engineer
Maid
3 Deck Hands

3 motorised dinghies - Dive deck with hot water showers, toilet and rinse tank - 20m² air-conditioned saloon & dining area with TV, DVD video player & computer - Movie & book library with diving books - Satellite telephone - Sundeck with sun beds & chairs - Drinking water dispenser

Meals on the KLM Euphoria liveaboard are served buffet style in the dining area on the upper deck. The menu includes international dishes plus Indonesian favourites and a barbecue. Seafood is always high on the agenda with fresh fish, squid and prawns all likely to feature in addition to rice, pasta and fresh salads, all using the freshest ingredients possible.

Dietary requirements can be catered for on cruises so you should give advance notice, although generally the menu on the Euphoria has quite a wide variety of dishes meaning there is usually something for everyone.

International and Indonesian meals with good variety at each sitting.
Buffet style dining in the saloon's dining area on the upper deck.
Pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between.
Soft drinks, coffee, tea, fruit, drinking water, ice cream, biscuits & bread are provided free of charge.
Beer, wines and liquors are available for purchase.
Special diets can be catered for - please send notice of requirements.
Dining service begins on the first day with welcome drinks, snacks & dinner.

Meal examples: Sashimi, yellow fish soup, prawns, squid, venison...

Built in year 2012, refurbished annually
Size - 42m x 8.5m
Weight - 195 tonnes
Top speed - 9 knots
Cruising speed - 7 knots
650 HP DOOSAN Marine engine
4 x generators - 60 kVA, 40 kVA, 20 Kva

2 x Lehnart-Wagner dive tank compressors
12 litre aluminium scuba tanks with DIN & Int. valves
Electricity 220V - 24 hours per day
Water capacity - 5,000 litres
Freshwater maker - 12,000 litres/day
Fuel capacity - 9,000 litres
Waste storage tank

3 x life rafts (15 passengers each)
3 x motorised dinghies - 200/115/40 HP
Furuno radar
UKF-SSB radios
Simrad GPS
Simrad fishfinder
Interface sounder
Plotter
Satellite and mobile telephones

Searchlight, rescue buoys & horn
EPIRB
Medic first aid box
Emergency oxygen - 10,000 litres
Life jackets in each cabin and saloon
Fire alarms and extinguishers throughout

"Staff are good and helpful. Boat facilities are new. The owner is also new to the diving business. I can see that they tried to do their best and improve. They just need more time and experience. The dive experience in Raja Ampat was great!! We saw 11 mantas at 1 time!! " - Wendy Wong, China, 17 January 2014 ...

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Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, 3 soft drinks, hot drinks, land tour, airport transfers, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemasters (1 guide to 6 divers), tanks, weight and weightbelts.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (no wetsuit rental)), dive insurance, Cenderawasih or Raja Ampat park fee. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only).

Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, torches, dive computer. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only).

How to get there: The Euphoria liveaboard normally departs to Raja Ampat from Sorong or Manokwari in West Papua. 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, via Ujung Pandang. We will help you arrange return domestic flights between Bali or Jakarta and Sorong or Manokwari. There is a transfer service from the local airport to and from the boat. For more information see our West Papua travel information section. For trips using other departure ports we will assist you with information on how to get there. The last dive of the trip will be at around 15:00 hrs on the day before disembarkation. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: No discount from the published price.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 30% of the published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Please see full charter rates below.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): For small groups of up to 10 guests, and for large safaris of up to 14 guests. Prices for shorter charters are available. Please check with us.

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