Why you should choose Dewi Nusantara:
They have so many core repeat clients and fantastic reviews, very experienced crew with outstanding service, run by one of the pioneers in Indonesia. There is the Stunning Master and Commander suite and 7 other Deluxe cabin for a maximum of 16 guests on a huge ship which is why it is 1 of the most popular Liveaboards in the area and definitely worth the extra price.
Dewi Nusantara's interior style is that of a "floating boutique resort" featuring the high end amenities guests expect from a boat of this standard.
Catering to a maximum of 18 divers all of the state rooms are larger than traditional liveaboard state rooms (at 180 sq. ft. each, more than 60% larger than an average liveaboard cabin) each cabin has private ensuite facilities and air conditioning.
There is also a 470 square foot "Master and Commander Suite " at the stern of the main deck that features a king size bed, separate sitting area with a sofa, and table with chairs that reminds guests of the "captains quarters" from the schooner design that inspired her.


Living aboard Dewi Nusantara is as close to a five star experience as is possible in the faraway corners of the Indonesian archipelago.
With an overall length of 57 meters, this three masted topsail schooner moves with a grace and stability that only larger sailing vessels can offer.
There are eight spacious air-conditioned staterooms, that can be adapted to either twin or double use, each with its own en suite bathroom.
The master and commanders’ cabin aft is the size of a large hotel suite.
According to the vessel's managing partner, Guido Brink, "Our goal was to build the finest liveaboard yacht in the region and then put it in the best diving locations during the best diving season for that area."
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Dewi Nusantara - prices and what's included
Prices are per person per trip and based on 2 persons sharing a cabin.
Exact pricing is available on the schedule here as prices vary dependant on the time of year, destination and the length of the trip and sometimes special offers are available.
The trip price includes :
All meals,
Snacks and beverages (not included wine and spirits),
Transfer from the airport to the vessel,
Up to 4 dives per day,
All air fills,
Weights and weight belts,
The trip price does not include :
Pre or post cruise hotels and domestic flights,
Alcoholic beverages,
Boatique items,
Harbor fees, Port and National Park Fee - prices subject to change from the parks department
Long Distance fee (If applicable, mainly ONLY on crossing trips, ie Ambon to Sorong),
Dive Courses,
Fuel surcharge (If applicable, mainly ONLY on crossing trips, ie Ambon to Sorong unless fuel prices rise),
Nitrox fills
Nitrox instruction and all other services and purchases made onboard the vessels are subject to local taxes (10%)
Dive insurance is mandatory as is your own personal dive computer (You can rent one for the trip if you do not have your own).
As well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we highly recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage, documents, money or passport / Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur.
Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.
Booking and Cancellation Terms and Conditions.
Booking deposit: 30% of your invoice total is required within 7 days of booking to confirm your booking.
Final payment of 70% is due to 90 days prior to the departure date to complete your invoice payment.
Individual bookings made less than 90 days before the departure date will be payable in full upon booking to confirm your booking.
Cancellation at any stage involves forfeit of monies already payed.
Diving Equipment Rentals (USD) Per trip / Per day
Nitrox fill $ 200 / $ 10
15L tank $ 40 / $ -
Full Set (regulator, octopus, BCD, wetsuit, mask, fins, dive computer) $ 300 / $ -
BCD $ 150 / $ 20
Regulator $ 150 / $ 20
Computer $ 150 / $ 20
Wetsuit $ 90 / $ 10
Camera and u/w housing $ 200 / $ 25
Torch $ - / $ 5
Full charter:
Booking deposit:
10% - within 7 days of booking - non-refundable
Second deposit:
20% 180 days prior to departure - non-refundable
Balance due
90 days before departure - non-refundable
PADI courses
AOW $200
Nitrox Diver $200
Nitrox fills for trip after course $50
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Dewi Nusantara - cabins
Dewi Nusantara has 8 cabins for 16 persons involving one amazing Master and Commander Suite and 7 stunning Deluxe cabins
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Main Deck Master Suite
The Master Suite in the aft quarters of the main deck is the signature room of the ship and is a marvel of design and comfort.
It occupies the full width of the vessel and from the stern it has a 180 degree view of the ocean behind the ship. With its 46 square meters it is the largest room on board and surely one the larger suites available on any liveaboard in the world.
All furniture was specifically designed and manufactured by designer Bruno Helgen.
The layout of the suite, the light, the view gives the immediate feeling that you never want to leave.
The Master Suite has one king size bed and it's own en-suite bathroom offers a shower as well as a bath with ocean view.
The suite has its own sitting area; a large corner sofa with a table made out of one piece of natural shaped teak. -
Main Deck Master Suite
The Master Suite in the aft quarters of the main deck is the signature room of the ship and is a marvel of design and comfort.
It occupies the full width of the vessel and from the stern it has a 180 degree view of the ocean behind the ship. With its 46 square meters it is the largest room on board and surely one the larger suites available on any liveaboard in the world.
All furniture was specifically designed and manufactured by designer Bruno Helgen.
The layout of the suite, the light, the view gives the immediate feeling that you never want to leave.
The Master Suite has one king size bed and it's own en-suite bathroom offers a shower as well as a bath with ocean view.
The suite has its own sitting area; a large corner sofa with a table made out of one piece of natural shaped teak. -
Lower Deck Deluxe Double Cabin
All of the seven deluxe staterooms can be configured as twin or double rooms.
These air conditioned staterooms are all individually designed by Bruno Helgen, a french top interior designer.
On entering each of the Staterooms you will be surprised by its sheer size (20 square meters), unique colour setting and mysterious carvings.
The curved shapes of the furniture and bathroom wall refer the feminine character of the ship, she is after all the Goddess of the Archipelago. -
Lower Deck Deluxe Twin Cabin
All of the seven deluxe staterooms can be configured as twin or double rooms.
These air conditioned staterooms are all individually designed by Bruno Helgen, a french top interior designer.
On entering each of the Staterooms you will be surprised by its sheer size (20 square meters), unique colour setting and mysterious carvings.
The curved shapes of the furniture and bathroom wall refer the feminine character of the ship, she is after all the Goddess of the Archipelago.
Lower Deck Deluxe Cabin
All of the seven deluxe staterooms can be configured as twin or double rooms.
These air conditioned staterooms are all individually designed by Bruno Helgen, a french top interior designer.
On entering each of the Staterooms you will be surprised by its sheer size (20 square meters), unique colour setting and mysterious carvings.
The curved shapes of the furniture and bathroom wall refer the feminine character of the ship, she is after all the Goddess of the Archipelago.
Main Deck Master and Commander Suite
The Master Suite in the aft quarters of the main deck is the signature room of the ship and is a marvel of design and comfort.
It occupies the full width of the vessel and from the stern it has a 180 degree view of the ocean behind the ship. With its 46 square meters it is the largest room on board and surely one the larger suites available on any liveaboard in the world.
All furniture was specifically designed and manufactured by designer Bruno Helgen.
The layout of the suite, the light, the view gives the immediate feeling that you never want to leave.
The Master Suite has one king size bed and it's own en-suite bathroom offers a shower as well as a bath with ocean view.
The suite has its own sitting area; a large corner sofa with a table made out of one piece of natural shaped teak.
Dewi Nusantara - diving
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Raja Ampat Itinerary
The following itinerary is for example purposes only.
Your actual itinerary may vary due to weather or other environmental conditions and
at the Captain's discretion in order to seek out the best available diving during your cruise.
Day 1 (Embarkation)
Bali Gateway: Fly from Ujung Padang to Sorong.
Manado Gateway: Fly from Manado to Sorong.
Jakarta Gateway: Fly from Jakarta to Sorong.
Transfer from airport to Dewi Nusantara and embarkation
You'll be picked up at the airport of Sorong and taken to the yacht by private transfer.
Once all the guests are onboard, the boat will leave the harbor and head for the breathtaking region of Misool.
Day 2
Misool
You will do your check out dive at a calm site chosen to familiarize you with the region. The dive site, Vrenelies Gaertli is very large and diverse, easily affording several dives here. Dive-throughs, drop-offs and over hangs, all covered in beautiful corals makes Vrenelies Gaertli a special site.
There is time in the afternoon to explore the incredible landscape by zodiac. Above the water, Misool is a breathtaking region with caves, caverns and huge rocks covering the landscape. Underwater, it's a wonderful combination of various species of fish, hard and soft corals, sponges, nudibranches plus all kinds of non-vertebrates like cuttlefish and octopus. There are also epaulet sharks here, only found in Raja Ampat.
Day 3
Misool
Day three is a special day on which we will combine more great diving around Misool with an excursion into the fabulous island labyrinth. You will go by zodiac through channels and valleys. Enjoy a walk to a cave on land and a visit to see native tombstones.
Day 4
Mansuar
You will head north away from Misool to Mansuar, an Island that could easily be re-named Manta Island. Not much more you can say about the diving here.
Day 5
Jef Fam
From Mansuar You will head a little northwest to Jef Fam, a group of islands featuring sites where you'll once again have the opportunity to see the wobbegong and epaulet sharks, unique to the region. You'll dive the region of Batu Burung where the dive sites are covered in colorful hard corals. A couple of other notable sites are Dinding Mera, a spectacular red wall full of soft corals and nudibranches and Warna Banyak, a relaxing drift dive through a coral-filled channel.
Day 6
Kawe
Kawe is our next destination and will take us to the top of the equator. Here you'll visit Jurang Dalam, sometimes called 'deep valley' though it is only 25 feet in depth. For some reason it attracts sweetlips, Barsche, Glasfische, batfish and napoleons. Other sites you might visit include Batu Kiri and Hutam Hitam. There's also Berbados Cadas with its split rocks and dive-through which offers a topographical change to the scenery of this region.
Day 7
Wajag
You will move a little more north to Wajag where you'll enjoy topside and underwater adventure. Zodiac excursions through the labyrinth will provide breathtaking images that will last a lifetime. Underwater, the landscape is quite different with Jamur Selatan, Jamur Tengan Utara rising up in the sea like mushrooms.
With an agreeable current, you can easily dive around them. At times, the currents from the Antarctic bring cool water and huge schools of jackfish, tuna, rays and even blue marlins!
Day 8
Uranie
Today, You will arrive at Uranie where there's a large cavern waiting to be explored! This cavern is huge with ample light coming in so you need not worry about claustrophobia. The atmosphere in the cavern is mystical and calm, offering a fascinating light show. Below on the cavern's bottom you'll see sleeping sharks that seem unreal.
From here You will most likely move to Batu Coquille where huge rocks rise up from the ground and water. The current here draws manta rays and barracudas.
Day 9
Waigeo/Eagle Rock
You will make your way to the area of Waigeo where You will visit Eagle Rock, just around the corner. Eagle Rock is unlike anything you've seen so far. The protruding rocks in the middle of the sea are quite spectacular. On dives here you'll find white beaches with black coral gardens, great visibility, sweetlips, batfish and a variety of rays.
In the afternoon You will visit Sel Pele Bay where topside and underwater delights await.
Day 10
Wafak
Wafak is the so called black forest of Indonesia. At about 90 feet there's a black coral garden to enjoy at your leisure.
You will stay here for a sunset dive and hope to see Mandarin fish and mimic octopus.
Day 11
Kri
You will be in Kri today where world records in counting different species have been broken.
You'll be able to get some great pictures here where famous underwater photographers have shot some of their best work. You will head back to Sorong for departure while we enjoy our final night celebration onboard with a special traditional song and dance presentation.
Day 12
Disembarkation in Sorong.
You'll be taken to the airport by our private transfer to the airport.
All domestic flights back to your Indonesia Gateway city complete their journey on this day.
Post Disembarkation Day
Board International flights for home or begin your land extension to visit other magical Indonesian destinations - how to get to Raja Ampat.