Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“A fabulous week in Raja Ampat. This boat trip was made by the crew, absolutely wonderful and seemed to enjoy what they were doing. Arriving back at the boat to a song each time was so unexpectedly good. Kudos to the chefs, food was amazing! Our host, a swarthy Spanish raconteur, made the dinners very enjoyable, and overall the week just flew by without a hitch.”
Recommended for: The crew were AMAZING!!. The food was fantastic and so much of it. We were the only people in all but one location for the whole trip.
Customer Review By Sharon H, from: Australia scored the Damai I 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 7 reviews and information click here: Damai I .
Is The Damai I Right For You?
⚡ Quick Facts
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✓ Best For:
- ✓Intermediate divers looking to build experience
- ✓Small group experiences (max 12 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:
- ✗Budget-conscious travelers
- ✗Those preferring large group social atmosphere
- ✗Those who prefer day trips or shore-based diving
- ✗Divers seeking extreme or technical diving challenges
🎯 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
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features for the Damai I Liveaboard
On reviewing the Damai I liveaboard, it scores 75% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features, as it has 6 of 8 key boat features (see below).
The Damai I liveaboard provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax and enjoy music, films and other entertainment between dives and in the evenings. In addition, it has an indoor saloon, which is air conditioned, so you can stay cool between dives and stay out of the wind and sun.
What’s more, it 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. You’ll also find it features an observation deck, ideal for horizon watching, wildlife spotting and night sky views.
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Boat FAQs for the Damai I Liveaboard
Does the Damai I Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
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Boat information:
- ✓You will need to bring your own beach and deck towels for your trip on the Damai I liveaboard, as they are not provided onboard. Click Beach Towels or Deck Towels to find liveaboards that offer these onboard.
- ✓The Damai I liveaboard offers hotel and airport transfers, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- ✓The Damai I liveaboard can arrange local flights at an additional cost to the trip.
- ✓ The Damai I liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- ✓ The Damai I liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include fuel surcharge, national park fees, and port fees.
- ✓The Damai I liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
- ✓The Damai I 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 Damai I liveaboard is available for private charter, making it a great option for scuba diving clubs, groups of friends, underwater photography teams, and families who want the whole boat to themselves. With up to 7 cabins available, your group can enjoy an exclusive itinerary, flexible dive schedule, and the privacy of a full-boat charter; click liveaboards available for private charter to compare this liveaboard with other boats that are available for private charter.
- ✓The Damai I 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 Damai I Liveaboard
On reviewing the Damai I Liveaboard, it scores 63% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features, as it has 7 of 11 key cabin features (see below).
The Damai I Liveaboard includes air-conditioned cabins, which keeps your cabin cool and comfortable between dives and whilst you sleep at night. In addition, it includes additional cabin luxuries such as cabin towels, complimentary toiletries and daily housekeeping, which means you can pack lighter and enjoy a more relaxed trip. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
You’ll also find it includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. Also, it has cabins with a balcony so you can sit out and enjoy the sea air and ocean views.
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Cabin FAQs for the Damai I Liveaboard
Do cabins on the Damai I Liveaboard have en-suite bathrooms?
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Are there balcony or sea-view cabins on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is there a hair dryer in the cabins on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Do cabins on the Damai I Liveaboard have a safe box?
Is there a TV in the cabins on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Are the cabins non-smoking on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Are towels and toiletries provided on the Damai I Liveaboard?
How many guests and cabins does the Damai I Liveaboard have?
Cabin information:
- The Damai I Liveaboard provides cabin towels, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Damai I Liveaboard includes a laundry service, which is an extra charge on top of the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Damai I Liveaboard does not offer a pressing service. If you would like this service onboard, click Pressing service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Damai I Liveaboard provides complimentary toiletries, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Damai I 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 Damai I Liveaboard includes the following cabin types:
- • 6 Double cabins with ensuite bathrooms
- •1 Twin cabin with an ensuite bathroom
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features for the Damai I Liveaboard
On reviewing the Damai I Liveaboard, it scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features, as it has 10 of 14 key diving features (see below).
The Damai I 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 room, 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 Damai I Liveaboard.
Damai I Liveaboard supports technical diving, rebreather divers and sidemount divers, so advanced divers can use their normal configuration onboard. You’ll also find 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. Also, A private dive guide is available on the Damai I Liveaboard as a paid extra, useful if you want 1 to 1 guiding.
The Damai I Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind. Plus, Nitrox is available onboard as a paid extra, so you can choose to dive with nitrox on the dives that matter most. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
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Does the Damai I Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
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What level of experience is required and what diver certification is required for the Damai I Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Damai I Liveaboard?
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Does the Damai I Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Are there facilities for photographers onboard the Damai I Liveaboard?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Damai I Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Damai I Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
What rental gear is available on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Damai I Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Damai I Liveaboard run?
The Damai I Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Open Water Diver
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 20 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Damai I liveaboard are currently: 8 Days/7 Nights , 9 Days/8 Nights , 12 Days/11 Nights , 15 Days/14 Nights , 17 Days/16 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is Included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
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SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features for the Damai I Liveaboard
On reviewing the Damai I liveaboard, it scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features, as it has 8 of 14 total food & dining features (see below).
The Damai I 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 and vegan 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
- ✓ Dietary requirements
- ✓ Full-board option (Free)
- ✓ Local food
- ✓ Snacks all day (Free)
- ✓ Vegan options
- ✓ Vegetarian options
- ✓ Western food
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- ✕ Beach BBQ
- ✕ BBQ area
- ✕ Buffet style
- ✕ Fine cuisine
- ✕ Half-board option
- ✕ Set menu dinner
Dining FAQs for the Damai I Liveaboard
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Drinks & Refreshments for the Damai I Liveaboard
On reviewing the Damai I Liveaboard, it scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Drinks & Refreshment Features, as it has 5 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Damai I Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are included in your price of the liveaboard. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. What’s more, it includes a free wine with dinner as part of the cost of the trip. In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, and wine with dinner in the trip price.
A review of the list of Onboard Drink Features found on the Damai I Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Beer available
- ✓ Free soft drinks
- ✓ Free wine w/dinner
- ✓ Wine available
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- ✕ Fine wines selection
- ✕ Welcome cocktails
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Damai I Liveaboard
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Is drinking water included on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is wine with dinner included on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Damai I Liveaboard?
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Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
- • Wine with dinner
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Recreational Activities for the Damai I Liveaboard
On reviewing the Damai I liveaboard, it scores 17% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Recreational Activities Features, as it has 3 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Damai I liveaboard offers a wellness focus with access to the onboard spa and to enjoy a massage whilst onboard both at an additional charge.
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- Included Massage (Paid extra)
- Included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- Included Spa (Paid extra)
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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 Naturalist guide
- Not included Naturalist itineraries
- Not included Sauna
- Not included Snorkel gear
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Wakeboarding
- Not included Water ski
- Not included Yoga
Other Activities FAQs for the Damai I Liveaboard
Are kayaks available on the Damai I Liveaboard?
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Is there a jacuzzi or hot tub on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is the Damai I Liveaboard suitable for non-divers?
Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Are jet skis available on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is water skiing available on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is wakeboarding available on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is fishing offered on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is there a glass bottom boat on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Damai I Liveaboard?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Underwater Photographer Features for the Damai I Liveaboard
On reviewing the Damai I liveaboard, it scores 80% on the SDE Underwater Photographer Rating, as it has 4 of 5 key photographer facilities (see below).
The Damai I liveaboard includes a dedicated camera room so you have a safe, dry area to build and service your underwater camera rig between dives. In addition, it 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.
What’s more, 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. You’ll also find 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 Damai I Liveaboard
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Does the Damai I Liveaboard have a dedicated camera table or workstation?
Are there charging stations for cameras and batteries on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Is there a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras on the Damai I Liveaboard?
Does the Damai I Liveaboard have WiFi for backing up and sharing photos?
Is the Damai I Liveaboard a good choice for serious underwater photographers?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Technical Diving Features for the Damai I Liveaboard
On reviewing the Damai I liveaboard, it scores 100% on the SDE Tech Diving Rating, as it has 3 of 3 key technical diving features (see below).
The Damai I supports technical diving, rebreather divers and sidemount divers, so advanced divers can use their normal configuration onboard. In addition, If you plan to do technical diving, the Damai I supports it, but before you finalise your trip, check the typical dive depths, available gases, and whether stage and decompression cylinders are supported on your chosen itinerary. What’s more, If you dive rebreather, the Damai I provides support, but it’s worth confirming in advance which rebreathers are supported and whether oxygen fills, sorb availability, and bailout requirements are in place, because this can vary by region and itinerary.
If you dive sidemount, the Damai I supports it, but when planning your dives check cylinder options and the deck set-up, so your configuration is comfortable and properly supported for the dives planned.
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Is sidemount diving supported on the Damai I Liveaboard?
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Damai I Included in the Price
When you book the Damai I 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 Damai I liveaboard fare.
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- Included Airport transfer
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Complimentary toiletries
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Hotel transfer
- Included Night dives
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
- Included Wine with dinner
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- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Damai I Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Damai I charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Indonesia.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
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- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Gratuities
- Included Laundry service
- Included Local flights
- Included Massage
- Included Nitrox
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Spa
Damai I Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Damai I 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. Fuel surcharges may apply depending on fuel prices. See the list below.
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- Included Dive insurance
- Included Fuel surcharge
- Included National park fees
- Included Port fees
- Included Travel insurance
Damai I Vessel Details
- Length: 40.0m (131.2ft)
- Beam: 8.0m (26.2ft)
- Max guests: 12
- Cabins: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
Damai I Boat Navigation and Safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Damai I Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Damai I Liveaboard. Damai I Liveaboard scores 94% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 16 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Emergency Flares
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Engine room CCTV
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
- Included Search light
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- Not included Fishfinder