Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Expect to have the time of your life on this liveaboard. An unforgettable experience which I would do again in a heartbeat. Don't be put off by the common sleeping quarters. The upper deck has more than ample space for the number of guests onboard. When they set up the mattresses and bedding at night, I guarantee that you will have as good a quality of sleep, if not better, than if you were sleeping inside a cabin. You will be well fed (if not overfed). The ship crew, consisting of a cook, his assistant, a boat engineer/carpenter, a master of navigation, a tender boat operator and a bosun, are all cool people and do their utmost to give you the best experience possible. As for the main reason for going on a liveaboard, the diving is some of the most spectacular you will ever do. Ikan Biru will cover all of the top dive sites in the national park's north and central regions over the 4 days. The dive guides are open to specific requests if within their means...while it wasn't on the original trip plan, I made the request at the beginning of the tour to dive at Tatawa Kecil and the request was granted the following day. An entertaining dynamic between the duo of French and British dive guides, but clearly a good working partnership between two people who take their jobs seriously. Their in-depth knowledge of the local tidal conditions means you will reach dive sites at the best times and when sea conditions are most favourable, and in most cases when nobody else is there! One of the trip's memorable moments came while filling in my logbook in the kitchen quarters at night, listening to the two guides seated next to me planning the itinerary for the following day, and hearing them discuss tides and currents as if it were science.”
Recommended for: The selection of dive sites and good planning that went into timing each dive. Excellent knowledge of local tidal conditions. Staff were all cool people.
Customer Review By David S, from: Canada scored the Ikan Biru Liveaboard 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 55 reviews and information click here: Ikan Biru Liveaboard .
Is The Ikan Biru Liveaboard Right For You?
⚡ Quick Facts
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✓ Best For:
- ✓Advanced & experienced divers (No minimum number of logged dives required)
- ✓Small group experiences (max 8 guests)
- ✓Those preferring intimate, personalized service
- ✓Those who enjoy traditional sailing vessels
- ✓Travelers who prefer to rent equipment rather than bring their own
- ✓Divers seeking multi-day immersive experiences
✗ Not Ideal For:
- ✗Complete beginners (Advanced Open Water Diver required)
- ✗Divers with limited experience
- ✗Those preferring large group social atmosphere
- ✗Those who prefer day trips or shore-based diving
🎯 Perfect If You Want...
- •Raja Ampat's unmatched biodiversity
- •Komodo National Park diving
- •Manta ray encounters
- •World-class macro and muck diving
- •Komodo Island encounters with Komodo dragons
- •Challenging dive sites for experienced divers
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
On reviewing the Ikan Biru Liveaboard, it scores 37% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features, as it has 3 of 8 key boat features (see below).
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan, a leisure deck with shade and seating, which is perfect for surface intervals and relaxation.
In addition, it maintains a near one to one crew to guest ratio, which supports quick service and strong safety cover.
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Boat FAQs for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
Does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
Does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have an air conditioned saloon?
Does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have an indoor saloon?
Does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have a sun deck or leisure deck?
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Is there a boutique or souvenir shop on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is the Ikan Biru Liveaboard family friendly?
Is the Ikan Biru Liveaboard available for private charter?
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Does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have Smart Voyager accreditation?
Boat information:
- The Ikan Biru liveaboard provides deck towels onboard, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, but no beach towels are provided. Click Beach Towels to find liveaboards that offer these onboard.
- You will need to make your own way to the Ikan Biru liveaboard, as they do not offer a hotel or airport transfer. Click Hotel Transfers or Airport Transfers to find liveaboards that offer these onboard.
- The Ikan Biru liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- The Ikan Biru liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include national park fees.
- The Ikan Biru liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
- The Ikan Biru liveaboard is not listed as a family friendly cruise and does not show dedicated family cabins in the features either. If you’d prefer a liveaboard that is better set up for families, click Family Friendly Cruises to see family oriented trips, or Liveaboards With Family Cabins to find boats that just offer cabins designed for families.
- The Ikan Biru liveaboard is not currently available for private charter, as this trip is usually sold by the cabin rather than as a full-boat charter, so it works best for individual divers, couples, and small groups booking separate cabins; if you need a liveaboard you can reserve exclusively for your group, click liveaboards available for private charter to find boats that are available for private charter.
- The Ikan Biru liveaboard is not specifically listed as a budget-friendly option, and is better suited to divers who are happy to pay more for upgraded comfort, premium facilities, and a higher overall experience while exploring Indonesia’s dive sites; if your priority is keeping costs down, you can check current discounts using discounted liveaboards, or click Budget Friendly Liveaboards to compare this vessel with other liveaboards that are marketed as more budget-friendly.
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SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
On reviewing the Ikan Biru Liveaboard, it scores 18% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features, as it has 2 of 11 key cabin features (see below).
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard includes additional cabin luxuries such as cabin towels and complimentary toiletries, which means you can pack lighter and enjoy a more relaxed trip.
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Cabin FAQs for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
Do cabins on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have en-suite bathrooms?
Is there air-conditioning in the cabins on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are there family cabins on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are there balcony or sea-view cabins on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is there a hair dryer in the cabins on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Do cabins on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have a safe box?
Is there a TV in the cabins on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are the cabins non-smoking on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are towels and toiletries provided on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
How many guests and cabins does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have?
Cabin information:
- The Ikan Biru Liveaboard provides cabin towels, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Ikan Biru Liveaboard does not offer a laundry service. If you would like this service onboard, click Laundry service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Ikan Biru Liveaboard does not offer a pressing service. If you would like this service onboard, click Pressing service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Ikan Biru Liveaboard provides complimentary toiletries, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Ikan Biru Liveaboard does not show dedicated family cabins and is not tagged as a family friendly cruise in the cabin features. If you are travelling with children, you may find a better fit by choosing from Liveaboards With Family Cabins for boats that offer family sized cabins, or Family Friendly Cruises for trips that are set up more clearly for families. You can still review the cabin layouts for this boat in the cabin types section below.
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The Ikan Biru Liveaboard includes the following cabin types:
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
On reviewing the Ikan Biru Liveaboard, it scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features, as it has 8 of 14 key diving features (see below).
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and also uses dive tenders to put you right on the best sites. In addition, Photographers are looked after, with a camera station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras. What’s more, DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard.
On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun. You’ll also find The Ikan Biru Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind.
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Diving FAQs for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
Does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
Is the Ikan Biru Liveaboard custom built for diving?
What level of experience is required and what diver certification is required for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Can I get certified on board the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Are there facilities for photographers onboard the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
What rental gear is available on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard run?
What sea creatures can you see on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Number of logged dives required: No minimum number of logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Ikan Biru liveaboard are currently: 4 Days/3 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is an extra charge on top of the cost of the liveaboard trip.
Tip: click any of the linked items above to find other dive liveaboards with the same option.
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
On reviewing the Ikan Biru Liveaboard, it scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features, as it has 7 of 14 total food & dining features (see below).
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian choices on the menu. In addition, it offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard.
What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
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- Al fresco dining
- Buffet style
- Dietary requirements
- Full-board option (Free)
- Local food
- Snacks all day (Free)
- Vegetarian options
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- Beach BBQ
- BBQ area
- Fine cuisine
- Half-board option
- Set menu dinner
- Vegan options
- Western food
Dining FAQs for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
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Are dietary requirements accommodated on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are vegetarian and vegan options available on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is al fresco dining available on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include a beach BBQ?
What dining style is used on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
What cuisine is served on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Drinks & Refreshments for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
On reviewing the Ikan Biru Liveaboard, it scores 28% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Drinks & Refreshment Features, as it has 2 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Ikan Biru Liveaboard offers beer for purchase onboard. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee in the trip price.
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- Beer available
- Free soft drinks
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- Bar
- Fine wines selection
- Free wine w/dinner
- Welcome cocktails
- Wine available
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
Which drinks are included on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is there a bar onboard the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is alcohol available on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are soft drinks included on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are tea and coffee included on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is drinking water included on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is wine with dinner included on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- Drinking water
- Soft drinks
- Tea & coffee
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Recreational Activities for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
On reviewing the Ikan Biru Liveaboard, it scores 11% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Recreational Activities Features, as it has 2 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
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- Included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- Included Snorkel gear (Free)
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- Not included Fishing
- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Not included Jet ski
- Not included Kayaks on-board
- Not included Library
- Not included Massage
- Not included Naturalist guide
- Not included Naturalist itineraries
- Not included Sauna
- Not included Spa
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Wakeboarding
- Not included Water ski
- Not included Yoga
Other Activities FAQs for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
Are kayaks available on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are stand up paddleboards available on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is snorkel gear provided on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is there a jacuzzi or hot tub on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is the Ikan Biru Liveaboard suitable for non-divers?
Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are jet skis available on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is water skiing available on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is wakeboarding available on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is fishing offered on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is there a glass bottom boat on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- Land excursions
- Snorkel Gear
- Snorkelling guide
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Underwater Photographer Features for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
On reviewing the Ikan Biru Liveaboard, it scores 60% on the SDE Underwater Photographer Rating, as it has 3 of 5 key photographer facilities (see below).
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard has a dedicated camera station close to the dive deck, which lets you gear up quickly, check your housing and swap batteries or memory cards between dives. In addition, it offers a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras, helping to keep salt, sand and defog from dive gear away from your delicate housings and ports.
What’s more, it provides dedicated charging stations for cameras, strobes, torches and laptops so your batteries are always topped up and ready for the next dive.
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Underwater photographer FAQs for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
Is there a dedicated camera room on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have a dedicated camera table or workstation?
Are there charging stations for cameras and batteries on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Is there a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard?
Does the Ikan Biru Liveaboard have WiFi for backing up and sharing photos?
Is the Ikan Biru Liveaboard a good choice for serious underwater photographers?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Technical Diving Features for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
On reviewing the Ikan Biru Liveaboard, it scores 0% on the SDE Tech Diving Rating, as it has 0 of 3 key technical diving features (see below).
This liveaboard does not offer technical diving options. If you are looking for a liveaboard that supports technical diving, expand the section below and click one of the features to view liveaboards that have that capability onboard.
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This liveaboard does not offer technical diving options, but if you are looking for a liveaboard that supports technical diving, expand the “Click to show” section below and click one of the links to view liveaboards with that feature onboard.
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Tech diving FAQs for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard
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Ikan Biru Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Ikan Biru dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Indonesia. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Ikan Biru liveaboard fare.
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- Included Cabin towels
- Included Complimentary toiletries
- Included Deck towels
- Included Drinking water
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Land excursions
- Included Rental gear
- Included Snacks
- Included Snorkel Gear
- Included Snorkelling guide
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
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- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Ikan Biru charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
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- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Gratuities
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Ikan Biru dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees help protect the reefs you will dive in Indonesia.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
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- Included Dive insurance
- Included National park fees
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Vessel Details
- Length: 17.0m (55.8ft)
- Beam: 4.62m (15.2ft)
- Max guests: 8
- Cabins: 0
- Bathrooms: 2
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Boat Navigation and Safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Ikan Biru Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard. Ikan Biru Liveaboard scores 52% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 9 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Engine room CCTV
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
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- Not included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Not included Depth Sounder
- Not included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Not included Emergency Flares
- Not included Fishfinder
- Not included Radar
- Not included Satellite & Mobile Phones
- Not included Search light