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Akomo Isseki Liveaboard Diving Review Indonesia Komodo

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      Booking tips Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Indonesia; 8. Pay for your Akomo Isseki liveaboard trip.
      Liveaboard Quick Review The Akomo Isseki Liveaboard is a 27m (89f) Indonesia Komodo boat for up to 8 guests enjoying 4 cabins and 3 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb' (SDE Lux Rating 48%*).
      * SDE Lux Rating - See Below *SDE Lux Rating 48% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
      Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a superb Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the Akomo Isseki diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
      1. Customer Rating The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10, and is rated "Superb".
      2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 5 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 5 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 0 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 2 out of 7, Food Luxury: 9 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 4 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 25 out of 52, or 48% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
      3. Cost Per Day The Komodo Akomo Isseki Liveaboard costs from £131 per day ($160/€149)* .
      4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the Akomo Isseki Liveaboard include: available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, flexible booking, scuba gear rental.
      5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the Akomo Isseki Liveaboard include: no Aircon cabins, no Ensuite Cabins, no internet, no nitrox.
      6. Liveaboard Capacity The Akomo Isseki liveaboard is 27 metres (89 feet) long, has 4 cabins and 3 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 8 guests/divers.
      7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the Akomo Isseki Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 9 Days/8 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Akomo Isseki).
      More about liveaboard discounts If you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Akomo Isseki Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
      Discover More To find out more or book the Akomo Isseki Liveaboard you can do this here: Akomo Isseki
      * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Akomo Isseki Liveaboard, please visit this link: Akomo Isseki.
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      Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Akomo Isseki, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Akomo Isseki.
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      Diving Liveaboard Review Indonesia Akomo Isseki liveaboard review in detail.
      Liveaboard Video Highlight
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      Video Title Raja Ampat 2019 on Akomo Isseki Liveaboard
      Flexible Booking This liveaboard has flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
      Nitrox Diving This liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
      Dietary Requirements Catered For The onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
      Diving Courses This liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
      Scuba Gear Rental You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
      Internet There is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
      Ensuite Cabins This liveaboard does not have ensuite cabins, which means you have to share bathroom facilities.
      Aircon Cabins The cabins on this liveaboard do not have air conditioning.
      Private Charter This liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
      DIN Adapters If you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
      Relaxing between dives
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      Liveaboard Luxury Features Review

      Liveaboard Luxury Features The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Indonesia dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
      SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%) The Akomo Isseki Liveaboard has 25 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 48%) possible benefits and features. This total of 48% is made up of the following benefits and features:
      Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (56%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
      Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (56%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: NO.
      Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 0 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (0%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: NO; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: NO; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
      Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 2 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (29%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
      Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 9 out of 11 'Food Features' (82%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option, Set Menu Dinner).
      Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Drink Features' (44%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
      Example of Cabins
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      Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

      Customer Reviews The Akomo Isseki liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
      Customer Review

      “Exceptional and beyond my expectations. Staring into the souls of mantas The guests, the guides, and the crew Getting inked by a squid.” Recommended for: The diving, the people, and the games.
      Customer Review By Ling C, from: United States scored the Akomo Isseki 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Akomo Isseki.
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      “Awesome diving week! The dive sites are really good, we saw so many sea animals and the guides were very experienced in planning the dives so we got wonderful diving experiences (schedule, considerations about other diver groups on-site, they know the dive sites well).” Recommended for: Dive sites with rich marine life, very nice staff, and spacious ship for only 8 guests.
      Customer Review By Jenny T, from: Canada scored the Akomo Isseki 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Akomo Isseki.

      Liveaboard Itinerary

      Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The Akomo Isseki Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Akomo Isseki to find out how to get from to join the Akomo Isseki Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
      Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the Akomo Isseki liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Akomo Isseki dive boat.
      Itinerary Option 1 Waisai - Raja Ampat - Waisai
      Itinerary Option 1 Detail
      Itinerary 1 Video
      https://youtu.be/Ug0wiA3i_u4Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Raja Ampat Scuba Adventure (https://youtu.be/Ug0wiA3i_u4)
      Itinerary 1 Title Raja Ampat Scuba Adventure - a 10-night trip aboard the Akomo Isseki in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
      Itinerary Option 2 Waisai - Raja Ampat - Waisai
      Itinerary Option 2 Detail
      Itinerary 2 Video
      https://youtu.be/SL7S9euwBvsVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Banda Sea to Raja Ampat - scuba diving trip through the paradise (https://youtu.be/SL7S9euwBvs)
      Itinerary 2 Title Banda Sea to Raja Ampat - scuba diving trip through the paradise - Ten days liveaboard trip from the Banda Sea to Raja Ampat with the SY Akomo Isseki
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      Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

      Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 25 times in total on the Akomo Isseki liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
      Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the Akomo Isseki liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Indonesia (, null_select, Raja Ampat), make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
      Your Logged Dives When choosing the Akomo Isseki liveaboard for your dive trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Akomo Isseki liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
      Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the Akomo Isseki Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Swim-Through's and Caverns, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
      Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: NO.

      Marine Life Reviewed

      Marine Life Species The sea life you might see on your Indonesia liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Indonesia liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Akomo Isseki Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
      Sharks You may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Epaulette Shark, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Wobbegong Shark, Zebra Shark.
      More About Sharks What Kind Of Sharks Are In Indonesia?
      Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
      More About Rays What Rays and Manta Rays are Found in Indonesia?
      Fish Species You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Crocodile Fish, Frogfish, Flounder, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Longfinned Banner Fish, Mandarin Fish, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pigmy Seahorses, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Potato Cod, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Scorpion Fish, Sun Fish (Mola Mola), Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Waspfish, White Eyed Moray Eels, Yellowfin Tuna.
      More About Fish What Fish Are Found In Indonesia?
      Other Marine Life & Bird Species You may see the following marine and bird life: Banded Sea Snakes, Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Crocodiles, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Harlequin Shrimp, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Mimic Octopus, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles, Wonderpus.
      More About Other Marine Life What Marine life is found in Indonesia?
      Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Bryde's Whales, Dolphins, Dugongs, Humpback Whales, Melon-Headed Whales, Orca (Killer Whales), Pygmy Blue Whales, Pilot Whales, Sperm Whales.
      More About Mammals What Whales and Marine Mammals are Found in Indonesia?
      Marine Life Video
      https://youtu.be/UJiVARkYs0cVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: This is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity (https://youtu.be/UJiVARkYs0c)
      Video Title This is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity - Breathtaking dives in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Kri Island, Indonesian coral reefs. As part of Coral Triangle Raja Ampat in West Papua has the highest biodiversity and the most colourful reefs
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      https://youtu.be/JJPpU3_EKFcVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: KOMODO DIVING | Best of Season 3 (Award Winning Video) (https://youtu.be/JJPpU3_EKFc)
      Video Title KOMODO DIVING | Best of Season 3 (Award Winning Video) - 9 liveaboard trips + 1 whale watching trip and around 200 hours spent underwater to put this footage together! A combination of aerial and underwater scenes captured at the park national of Komodo
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      Liveaboard Cost and Booking

      Included In The Price The price of booking the Akomo Isseki liveaboard includes: Beach BBQ, Cabin Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snacks, Tea & Coffee.
      Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the Akomo Isseki liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Gratuities, Rental Gear, Snorkel Equipment, Soft Drinks.
      Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the Akomo Isseki liveaboard: Dive Insurance, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Travel Insurance.

      Boat Capacity

      Boat Length 27 metres (89 feet).
      Maximum Guests 8
      Cabins and Bathrooms The Akomo Isseki dive boat has 4 cabins and 3 bathrooms.
      Cabin Types The Akomo Isseki has the following cabin types: twin cabins.
      Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: NO.

      Advanced Divers

      Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.

      Underwater Photographers

      Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.

      Non-Diver Activities

      Non-Diving Activities (Max 17) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 5 out of 17 (i.e. 29%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
      Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.

      Traveller Benefits

      Travel Benefits (Max 6) The Akomo Isseki liveaboard has 2 out of 6 (i.e. 33%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: NO; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
      Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the Akomo Isseki liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Indonesian.

      Liveaboard Summary

      Conclusion The Akomo Isseki Komodo liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3, is rated 'Superb', and scores 48% on the SDE Lux Rating. This Indonesia liveaboard is a 27 metre (89 feet) dive boat for up to 8 guests across 4 cabins (inc. twin cabins), and has 3 bathrooms. The Akomo Isseki Liveaboard has available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, flexible booking, scuba gear rental. To book: Akomo Isseki Liveaboard prices start at £131 per day ($160/€149)*.
      More Information To discover more about the Akomo Isseki diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Akomo Isseki. But if you want to compare this Indonesia liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Indonesia, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Indonesia liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Indonesia" in the search box:
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      * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Akomo Isseki Liveaboard, please visit this link: Akomo Isseki.

      Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

      Comments or Questions If you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Akomo Isseki Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
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      Have Fun & Be Safe There will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Akomo Isseki liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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      Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.

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