Ikan Biru Indonesia Komodo Liveaboard Diving Review
Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Ikan Biru Liveaboard is a 17m (56f) Indonesia Komodo diving safari boat for up to 8 guests accommodated across 0 cabins and 1 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10, and scores 52% on the Scuba Diving Earth luxury rate.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a Indonesian diving safari, you might like to choose the Ikan Biru diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Ikan Biru liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10.
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 78%, Liveaboard Design: 56%, Cabin Luxury: 0%, Onboard Comfort: 57%, Food Luxury: 55%, Drink Luxury: 56%. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 52% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Komodo Ikan Biru Liveaboard costs from £162 per day ($215/€194)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include: caters for dietary requirements, flexible booking, diving courses, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include: no Aircon cabins, no Ensuite Cabins, no internet, no nitrox, not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Ikan Biru liveaboard is 17 metres (56 feet) long, has 0 cabins and 1 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 8 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include: 4 Days/3 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Ikan Biru).
Booking tipsWhen booking your Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ikan Biru.
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
Diving Liveaboard ReviewIndonesia Ikan Biru Komodo liveaboard review in detail.
Video TitleIkan Biru Komodo Liveaboard - Ikan Biru, our Indonesian teak sailboat, allows you to immerse yourself in the heart of Komodo National Park
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 DivingThis liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
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 offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
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.
InternetThere is no internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsThis liveaboard does not have ensuite cabins, which means you have to share facilities.
Aircon CabinsThe cabins on this liveaboard do not have air conditioning.
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 Ikan Biru is 52%, I recommend you also review each of the features the Komodo Ikan Biru liveaboard has or doesn't have that are important to you.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)52%; total Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rate (Lux Rate); The Ikan Biru Liveaboard has 27 out of a total of 52 (i.e. 52%) possible benefits and features. This total percentage is an average of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)78% Diver Benefits Lux Rate; The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 7 out of 9 (i.e. 78%) 'Diver Benefits': DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)56% Liveaboard Design Lux Rate; The Ikan Biru 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: NO; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)0% Cabin Lux Rate; The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 0 out of 7 (i.e. 0%) 'Cabin Features': 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%)57% Onboard Comfort Lux Rate; The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 4 out of 7 (i.e. 57%) 'Onboard Comfort' features: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)55% Food Lux Rate; The Ikan Biru 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: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: NO; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)56% Drink Lux Rate; The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 5 out of 9 (i.e. 56%) 'Drink Features': Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Ikan Biru liveaboard has yet to receive a customer review, and as soon as it does this article will be updated.
Customer Review
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the Ikan Biru out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Ikan Biru.
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the Ikan Biru out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Ikan Biru.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru dive boat.
Itinerary 1 TitleIkan Biru Liveaboard Blue Marlin Komodo - The best liveaboard from Labuan Bajo, Flores. Gateway to Komodo National Park. Some of my most memorable dives and days spent in the National park were on this boat
Itinerary 2 TitleKomodo Liveaboard - The Ikan Biru - Blue Marlin Dive
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 11 times in total on the Ikan Biru liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Ikan Biru liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Indonesia (Komodo, null_select), 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 DivesWhen choosing the Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO.
Your Diver experienceIf you choose the Ikan Biru liveaboard for your dive trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the Ikan Biru liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): YES; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): NO; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Ikan Biru Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, 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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
SharksYou 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.
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,
Video TitleKOMODO DIVING 2019 | Episode 7 (August 23-31st)
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the Ikan Biru liveaboard includes: Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Dive Insurance, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, Rental Gear, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Ikan Biru liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Nitrox Course, Scuba Diving Courses.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Ikan Biru liveaboard: National Park Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length17 metres (56 feet).
Maximum Guests8
Cabins and BathroomsThe Ikan Biru dive boat has 0 cabins and 1 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Ikan Biru has the following cabin types: deck-beds (sleeping on the deck).
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; 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 Ikan Biru liveaboard has 0 out of 2 (i.e. 0%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: NO; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Ikan Biru liveaboard has 2 out of 6 (i.e. 33%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: NO; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Ikan Biru liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, French, Indonesian.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe Ikan Biru Komodo liveaboard has not yet been reviewed, and scores 52% on the Scuba Diving Earth luxury rate. This Indonesia liveaboard is a 17 metre (56 feet) dive boat for up to 8 guests across 0 cabins (inc. deck-beds (sleeping on the deck)), and has 1 bathrooms. The Ikan Biru Liveaboard has caters for dietary requirements, flexible booking, diving courses, scuba gear rental. To book: Ikan Biru Liveaboard prices start at £162 per day ($215/€194)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the Ikan Biru diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Ikan Biru. 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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ikan Biru.
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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 Ikan Biru 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.
