Liveaboard ilike Indonesia
Liveaboard ilike Indonesia
SMY iLike is a big traditional Indonesian Phinisi, 40m long 9m wide, built in 2010. It sails all year long in Indonesia : Raja Ampat, Triton and Cenderawasih Bay, Komodo National Park, Moluccas, Flores strait and Forgotten Islands, as well as the forgotten islands in Banda Sea, the new rising destination in Indonesia.
SMY Ilike was converted into a diving boat in 2016. It is equipped with 2 320HP engines, 2 24 Kva generators and 2 compressors, including 1 membrane Nitrox for fast filling.
Its navigation equipment consists of a GPS, sounder, and radar for night navigation. Communication is provided by SSB and VHF radio systems, and satellite telephone for emergencies, an EPIRB and Orion geolocation system. A pharmacy, oxygen kit, first aid kit, 2 liferafts of 25 and 10 seats, life jackets and fire extinguishers are available on board, as well as a watermaker (400 Lt / h).
SMY Ilike offers 7 cabins of 3 types, all on the lower deck. They all have air-con, with toilets and private bathrooms : a master cabin at the front, with a large double bed and 4 Standard cabins with double beds plus a bunk bed that can be used either as a Double or a Twin. The 2 Budget cabins at the back of the boat are the smallest ones, with two bunk beds.
On the main deck, a large air-conditioned lounge with kitchen, social corner, library, and a large table for the cameras. At the back is the large dining table, outside but protected with a 180 ° view of the sea and the islands !
At the front, a large diving platform where equipment is stored, away from the sun. On the upper deck, the solarium, with sunbeds and hammocks, is the perfect chilling place between dives, to have drinks or stargaze at night.
Meals are a mix of local Indonesian and European cuisine, to satisfy all tastes. Meals are served either in the indoor lounge near the kitchen, or on the outdoor area with this large, friendly table that you will enjoy.
This boat offers liveaboards in all the most beautiful spots in Indonesia : traditional trips to Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat, but also Triton Bay, and special trips to rarely explored areas : Halmahera, Derawan Sangalaki, Kakaban and Maratua, Banda Sea and Moluccas : Alor, Ambon, and this whole area called : “Forgotten Islands” !
Liveaboards in Komodo are for 8/9 or 11 days, departure from Labuan Bajp. Rotations to Raja are from 10 to 12 days, to the east coast of Borneo for 8 or 9 days. In Banda Sea, 12 or 13 days for Asiaqua liveaboards. This boat is ideal for small groups.
Your dives in Raja Ampat…
Raja Ampat Park is located in the “Coral Triangle”, the world heart of coral biodiversity, and in a sea which has perhaps the richest diversity of known coral species in the world (75% according to The Nature Conservancy). Figures speak for themselves: 1,400 species of fish, 600 species of coral, 700 species of molluscs, 5 species of sea turtles, 57 species of Mantis shrimp…
Your dives (4 per day, including a night dive) will take place under the supervision of the diving staff, i.e. 3 supervisors: 1 divemaster and 2 Indonesian guides. They are all multilingual and PADI professionals. The ratio per dive is 4 divers per guide maximum, so that everyone can enjoy a pleasant dive.
A minimum CMAS ** or AOWD certification plus an experience of 50 dives is required on certain itineraries.
Two small boats with outboards engines are used for divers transfers and visits to nearby islands.
15L block available on request
On these liveaboards, Nitrox is available for divers certified with a membrane compressor.
Cruise on SMY Iliké
The boat is made of 3 decks :
On the upper deck is the wheelhouse; just behind is the lounge area equipped with benches, deckchairs, hammocks from where you can look at the marvels of the islands of the archipelago, lying in comfortable Balinese beds / sofas. It’s also a great place to gaze at the stars in the evening
On the main deck, at the back, there is a sheltered space which also serves as a dining room. In the center is an air-conditioned lounge with a lounge dining area, an open kitchen, and a camera area available to divers to prepare their photo and video equipment and finally, at the front of the boat, the diving area where the equipment is stored.
On the lower deck are the 7 cabins : 2 Budget at the back, 4 Standard at the middle and the Master Cabin at the front. You will also find on this deck, at the bow, the crew cabins.
The Indonesian crew consists of a captain, 4 boatmen, 2 mechanics, 1 cook and 2 assistants, 2 maids ; they all have a great experience of liveaboards in Indonesia.
- 2 Doosan Marine engines320 cv
- Crusing speed 7 Knots.
- 2 generators, 30 Kva
- 2 Compressors 1 Air, 1 Nitrox with membran sytem.
- 2 x 6m fiber tenders boat with ouboard 40Cv.
- Navigation: Radar, GPS, Ploter.
- Communications: SSB & VHF, CB Marine, EPIRB, satellite Phone.
- Water stock: 14.000L, Water maker
- Life jacket, oxygen 2 kit, extinguishers, Destress Beacon, Lifte Raft X2.
Ilike has 7 cabins, in 3 categories :
CABIN DETAILS :
- 1 Master Double : at the front, this is the largest cabin of the boat, with a king size double bed.
- 4 Standard cabins : in the middle of the boat ; they are air-conditioned with bathroom, double bed and a stacked bunkbed.
- 2 Budget cabins : at the back of the boat, with a double bed and a bunk, allowing couple or friend configurations, with 2 Twin beds.
All cabins have air con, private bathrooms with hot water, as well as storage space.
Included:
- Transfers from your hotel/airport to the boat on arrival/departure dayst
- Full board, all meals and snacks all day long
- Fresh fruits, water, tea, coffee, milk, chocolate
- Visits of Komodo Varans Park, farm pearl, remotes islands (depend of itineraries)
- All dives : 3 dives and 1 night dive per day (no dive on first day ; 2 dives only on the day before departure)
- 12L tanks, weight and belt,
- SMB, Reef Hook, Dive com
- Divemasters (4/5:1 divemaster)
Not Included:
- Flights, hotels, visas.
- Return transfers other than on days of arrival/departure.
- National Park & Port Fee: Raja Ampat 180US$, Forgotten island 225€)
- Sodas, Beers, alcohol
- Nitrox fillings for certified diver
- Equipment rental (Reg, BCD, wetsuit, Fins, Mask)
- Tips first crew
- Diving Insurance (mandatory) temporary contract available.
- Travel and cancellation Insurance included storm cancellation (highly recommended)