KLM SAMATA

42m / 139ft MAX 10

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At a glance:

Available for whole boat charter only
Cruises focus on diving in Komodo
All-inclusive cruises for just 10 guests
En-suite cabins
Large boat

Samata is a wooden-hulled, Sulawesi-built schooner which focuses on all-inclusive liveaboard cruises. Samata means 'tranquility' and 'balance' in Sanskrit and the boat is well-named since it is a smooth and sturdy vessel and, at 42 metres in length, is a substantial boat.

From May to September each year, the liveaboard operates in the Komodo Island and Nusa Tenggara area, operating from Labuan Bajo so no time is spent getting to and from the national park. October and November sees Samata cruise the Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands and Ambon. Then from December to April, it relocates to Raja Ampat in West Papua.

There are a variety of trip durations operated and the schedule is open to change since, with a maximum of only 10 divers, Samata is a popular private whole boat charter. So if you have a group and want to set your own itinerary then the Samata's schedule can be flexible to your needs.

With 14 staff to 10 guests you will be more than well looked after and, under French ownership, both English and French are spoken on board. Soft drinks and beer are included in the price and there is a wide choice of wines as you would expect under French ownership.

There are delightful wood panelled floors and furniture throughout, including the 4 double en-suite cabins, the air-conditioned saloon and dining area, plus the outdoor seating areas and sun deck. There is plenty of relaxation space on board. So for couples or groups seeking the best of Komodo in great comfort and style, you could do worse than book a Komodo Island liveaboard trip on board KLM Samata and find your own tranquility and balance.

Samata is equipped with 4 VIP Suites (3 double bed and 1 twin bed) located on the lower deck, and a Master Suite on the upper deck. All cabins feature air-conditioning and private, en-suite facilities.

All the cabins have:

Air-conditioning
En-suite bathroom with hot-water shower, hand basin, towel & toiletries
Portholes
Reading lamp
Bedding

Cabinet, shelves & mirror
24-hour, 220v electricity supply
Fire extinguishers
Life jackets
European-style 2-pin plugs

No. of bathrooms / showers - 7 / 6 - hot water

[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].

Crew of 14 comprises:

Dive Instructor
Dive Master
Cruise Leader
Captain
Cook

Engineer
Maid
Stewardess
Deck Hand

18m² Dive deck & 3m² platform with shower - 2 Motorised dive dinghies - Separate rinse tank for cameras - Camera table - Saloon with TV, DVD, sound system and Nintendo Wii game console - Computer with CD burner & photo / video editing - Movie and book library, games and magazines, fish ID and diving books - Water dispenser - Open-air dining area - Well-stocked bar - 112m² Open-air shaded area - 18m² Sun deck with sun chairs and mattresses

International cuisine and Chinese cuisine, with local specialities and BBQs will keep the stomachs full while onboard Samata.
Vegetarians and other special diets are catered for with prior notice.
Main meals comprise pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch & dinner with snacks in between.
Biscuits, candy bars, bread/toast, fruit, tea & coffee, water, soft drinks and beer are free of charge.
Wine is available as additional extra.
The menus are fixed and meals are served buffet style in either the air-conditioned saloon or the outside area.
Catering starts with lunch or dinner on the first day of the trip, depending on the time of arrival.

Built in 2008, refurbished annually
Size - 42m x 7.5m
Top speed - 10 knots
Cruising speed - 8 knots
1 x 320 HP Hyundai engine
2 x 22 KW Mitsubishi generators
2 x Bauer Mariner dive tank compressors

12 litre aluminium tanks with int. fittings and DIN adaptors
Electricity 220v - 24 hours per day
Water capacity - 4,000 litres
Freshwater maker - 6,000 litres per day
Fuel capacity - 10,000 litres
Environmental storage tank

2 x 40 HP Suzuki & Yamaha dinghies
20 person capacity life raft
VHF radios
Fire alarm / detectors
Emergency lights / signal devices
Furuno radar
GPS
Fishfinder
Mobile phone

Bilge pump alarm

Searchlight

Life jackets throughout

Fire extinguishers throughout

MFA box and trained staff

8,400 litres of oxygen on board, plus DAN kit

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Dive experience: Routes can be tailored to suit the experience levels of divers.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, biscuits, coffee, tea and water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, dives (as detailed in the trips above), scuba equipment, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), return transfers to the boat from the local airport/hotel, wakeboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, land excursions, harbour fees, park fees, conservation fees, beach visits, all taxes.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): None.

Optional extras: Torches, dive insurance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: KLM Samata departs to Komodo Island from Labuan Bajo in Flores or Bali. Flights can be arranged by the operator. There is a minibus transfer service from airports to and from the boat in Labuan Bajo but not in Bali. For more details, including airlines, see our Bali travel information section.

Non-diver rate: Charter prices apply.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): Not applicable.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Discounts apply for smaller groups. Please ask us for details.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): See above for prices of example itineraries for groups of 10 persons.

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