Cheng Ho Indonesia Komodo Liveaboard Diving Review
Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Cheng Ho Liveaboard is a 33m (108f) Indonesia Komodo diving safari boat for up to 24 guests accommodated across 14 cabins and 14 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.7 out of 10, is rated 'Fabulous', and scores 65% on the Scuba Diving Earth luxury rate.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a fabulous Indonesian diving safari, you can't go too far wrong with the Cheng Ho diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Cheng Ho liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.7 out of 10.
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 56%, Liveaboard Design: 56%, Cabin Luxury: 71%, Onboard Comfort: 86%, Food Luxury: 55%, Drink Luxury: 78%. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 65% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Komodo Cheng Ho Liveaboard costs from £160 per day ($213/€192)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Cheng Ho Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Cheng Ho Liveaboard include: no diving courses.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Cheng Ho liveaboard is 33 metres (108 feet) long, has 14 cabins and 14 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 24 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Cheng Ho Liveaboard include: 2 Days/1 Night, 3 Days/2 Nights, 4 Days/3 Nights, 5 Days/4 Nights, 6 Days/5 Nights, 7 Days/6 Nights, 10 Days/9 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Cheng Ho).
Booking tipsWhen booking your Cheng Ho liveaboard trip to Indonesia it's best to book your liveaboard first, before you book your flights. When you click the "Select Cabin" link next to your chosen itinerary and complete your details, you won't pay for your trip until Liveaboard.com confirm your booking with the operator. Liveaboard.com will email your confirmation, normally giving you 2-3 days to pay for your booking, which gives you time to book your flights to Indonesia.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.33 and for GBP to Euro is 1.2. For an up-to-date cost for the Cheng Ho Liveaboard, please visit this link: Cheng Ho.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Cheng Ho, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25% off the price. If no discounts appear above, you may find the latest last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Cheng Ho.
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
Diving Liveaboard ReviewIndonesia Cheng Ho Komodo liveaboard review in detail.
Video TitleExploring Komodo with Cheng Ho - Sea Safari Cruises
Flexible BookingThis 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 DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for any specific dietary requirement you have. This means you can relax in the knowledge that you can enjoy the food onboard this liveaboard. (You are advised to add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form, and to limit any requests to religious beliefs or food allergies).
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
Scuba Gear RentalYou 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.
InternetFree internet on this liveaboard, which means you can get online on your phone or laptop for no extra charge if you need to whilst you are away.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathroom so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersIf 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 FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury 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. The maximum rating for any liveaboard is 100%, and this rating is split between the features listed below. When choosing your liveaboard trip, I suggest you don't just consider the total 'Luxury Rating' in isolation, which for the Cheng Ho is 65%, I recommend you also review each of the features the Komodo Cheng Ho liveaboard has or doesn't have that are important to you.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)65%; total Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rate (Lux Rate); The Cheng Ho Liveaboard has 34 out of a total of 52 (i.e. 65%) possible benefits and features. This total percentage is an average of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)56% Diver Benefits Lux Rate; The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 5 out of 9 (i.e. 56%) 'Diver Benefits': DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: NO: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)56% Liveaboard Design Lux Rate; The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 5 out of 9 (i.e. 56%) 'Boat Design Features': Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)71% Cabin Lux Rate; The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 5 out of 7 (i.e. 71%) 'Cabin Features': Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)86% Onboard Comfort Lux Rate; The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 6 out of 7 (i.e. 86%) 'Onboard Comfort' features: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)55% Food Lux Rate; The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 6 out of 11 (i.e. 55%) 'Food Features': BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: NO; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)78% Drink Lux Rate; The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 7 out of 9 (i.e. 78%) 'Drink Features': Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Cheng Ho liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”AmazingTrip! Too many to list! A great way to dive some of the best sites I have ever done – Shotgun, Batu Balong, Manta Alley and many others. The boat and diving set up was very comfortable. Komodo National Park has spectacular scenery. A true get away.” Recommended for: Beautiful spacious boat, awesome diving, Komodo National Park.
Customer Review ByKaren A, from: United Kingdom scored the Cheng Ho 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Cheng Ho.
”All the fun of an adventure holiday without the hassles. We had a wonderful manta ray dive and were also able to see a plethora of sea life we had never seen before. The five master was a true ”master” guiding us through ever changing underwater conditions.” Recommended for: Professionalism of crew and dive master, variety of dives, beautiful scenery.
Customer Review ByStefanie C, from: Portugal scored the Cheng Ho 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Cheng Ho.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Cheng Ho 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 Cheng Ho dive boat.
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 24 times in total on the Cheng Ho liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Cheng Ho liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Indonesia (Komodo, null_select, Banda Sea, 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: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Cheng Ho 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 Cheng Ho liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum 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.
Your Diver experienceIf you choose the Cheng Ho liveaboard for your dive trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the Cheng Ho liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): NO; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): YES; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): YES.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Cheng Ho Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe 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 Cheng Ho Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Epaulette Shark, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Megamouth Sharks, 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.
Video TitleKOMODO 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
Another Marine Life Video
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the Cheng Ho liveaboard includes: Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Dive Insurance, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Port Fees, Snacks, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Cheng Ho liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Laundry Service, Nitrox, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Soft Drinks.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Cheng Ho liveaboard: National Park Fees, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length33 metres (108 feet).
Maximum Guests24
Cabins and BathroomsThe Cheng Ho dive boat has 14 cabins and 14 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Cheng Ho has the following cabin types: double cabins, single cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: YES.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 3 out of 17 (i.e. 18%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Cheng Ho liveaboard has 0 out of 6 (i.e. 0%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: NO; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Cheng Ho liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Japanese.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe Cheng Ho Komodo liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.7, is rated 'Fabulous', and scores 65% on the Scuba Diving Earth luxury rate. This Indonesia liveaboard is a 33 metre (108 feet) dive boat for up to 24 guests across 14 cabins (inc. double cabins, single cabins, twin cabins), and has 14 bathrooms. The Cheng Ho Liveaboard has aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: Cheng Ho Liveaboard prices start at £160 per day ($213/€192)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the Cheng Ho diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Cheng Ho. 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:
Searchable Liveaboard CountriesCountries you can search for liveaboards include: Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Djibouti, Egypt, Fiji, Galapagos, Indonesia, Maldives, Micronesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Polynesia, Solomon Islands, Thailand (If you want to search a country other than "Indonesia", simply copy and past the country name from this list instead).
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.33 and for GBP to Euro is 1.2. For an up-to-date cost for the Cheng Ho Liveaboard, please visit this link: Cheng Ho.
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Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Cheng Ho Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Cheng Ho Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Cheng Ho Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Indonesia liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere 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 Cheng Ho liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
Cheng Ho Indonesia Komodo Liveaboard Diving Review
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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.
