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Liveaboard Quick Review
The MSY Damai I Liveaboard is a 40m (131f) Indonesia Komodo diving safari boat for up to 12 guests enjoying 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.5 out of 10 and is rated 'Exceptional'.
Liveaboard Review Tips
If you are looking for an exceptional Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, an excellent choice is the MSY Damai I diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
3. Cost Per Day
The Komodo MSY Damai I Liveaboard costs from £325 per day ($397/€371)* .
4. Pros
A quick list of the main pros of the MSY Damai I Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. Cons
A quick list of the main cons of the MSY Damai I Liveaboard include: no diving courses, no internet.
6. Liveaboard Capacity
The MSY Damai I liveaboard is 40 metres (131 feet) long, has 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 12 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries
The booking itineraries for the MSY Damai I Liveaboard include: 6 Days/5 Nights, 7 Days/6 Nights, 8 Days/7 Nights, 9 Days/8 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights, 13 Days/12 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MSY Damai I).
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 MSY Damai I liveaboard trip.
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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 MSY Damai I Liveaboard, please visit this link: MSY Damai I.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard Deals
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Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts Updated
Deal Date
Discount
Liveaboard Discount Total
Price Before Discount
Price After Discount
Tour Days
Liveaboard Discounted Tour
527
Liveaboard/View OfferMSY Damai I
Deal Date06/08/2022
Discount28%
Liveaboard Discount Total£1,647
Price Before Discount£5,882.00
Price After Discount£4,235.00
Tour Days13days
Liveaboard Discounted TourCenderawasih Bay/Raja Ampat (Nabire - Sorong)
526
Liveaboard/View OfferMSY Damai I
Deal Date27/07/2022
Discount£728 Off ($915)
Liveaboard Discount Total£728
Price Before Discount£3,424.00
Price After Discount£2,696.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourCenderawasih Bay (Biak - Nabire)
525
Liveaboard/View OfferMSY Damai I
Deal Date03/06/2022
Discount£728 Off ($915)
Liveaboard Discount Total£728
Price Before Discount£3,424.00
Price After Discount£2,696.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat Cruise (Sorong - Sorong)
524
Liveaboard/View OfferMSY Damai I
Deal Date11/05/2022
Discount£728 Off ($915)
Liveaboard Discount Total£728
Price Before Discount£3,174.00
Price After Discount£2,446.00
Tour Days6days
Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat Cruise (Sorong - Sorong)
Last Minute Deals Please Note
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Last Minute Liveaboard Deals & Discounts
Liveaboard Discounts
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
Diving Liveaboard Review
Indonesia MSY Damai I liveaboard review in detail.
Video Title
MSY DAMAI I - The first boutique liveaboard in Indonesia. Luxurious boat dedicated to small groups
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
Paid 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 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
Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon Cabins
Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
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' 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.
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)
The MSY Damai I liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)
The MSY Damai I liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)
The MSY Damai I liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: YES; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)
The MSY Damai I liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)
The MSY Damai I liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: NO; 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).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)
The MSY Damai I liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer Reviews
The MSY Damai I liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
“Most abundant marine life on most luxurious boat I have experienced. Unbelievable abundance and diversity of marine life. Boat was by far the most comfortable I have been on. Service was excellent, both while diving and on board. Expensive but you get what you pay for.” Recommended for: Marine life, boat comfort, crew service level.
Customer Review By
Daniel H, from: United States scored the MSY Damai I 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MSY Damai I.
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Customer Review
“Innnnncredible. Damai is the embodiment of luxury travel. Everything is well taken care of by the experienced crew. Shoutout to Jingjing, Irene and the crew on Damai I. Truly a diving experience of a lifetime.” Recommended for: Service, amenities and living quarters.
Customer Review By
Jason L, from: Australia scored the MSY Damai I 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MSY Damai I.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location
The MSY Damai I Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MSY Damai I to find out how to get from to join the MSY Damai I Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videos
The itineraries below for the MSY Damai I 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 MSY Damai I dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1
Raja Ampat Cruise (Sorong - Sorong)
Itinerary Option 1 Detail
Itinerary 1 Title
Best of Indonesia on Dive Damai - A medley of great Indonesian underwater encounters while onboard Damai liveaboard
Itinerary Option 2
Raja Ampat/Cenderawasih Bay (Sorong-Nabire)
Itinerary Option 2 Detail
Itinerary 2 Title
BANDA SEA DIVE Damai 2019 - Collections of photos and movies taken aboard Dive Damai Liveaboard
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On Trip
You will be able to dive up to 39 times in total on the MSY Damai I liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification Level
If you choose the MSY Damai I liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Indonesia (, null_select, Banda Sea, Cenderawasih, Forgotten Islands, Raja Ampat, Triton Bay), 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: YES.
Your Logged Dives
When choosing the MSY Damai I 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 MSY Damai I liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 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.
Your Diver experience
If you choose the MSY Damai I liveaboard for your dive trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MSY Damai I 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): YES; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): YES.
Type of Diving
The type of diving experienced from the MSY Damai I 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 MSY Damai I Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
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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, 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.
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, 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
Video Title
This is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity
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 MSY Damai I liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Drinks With Diner, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Optional Extras
The following are optional extras when you book the MSY Damai I liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Laundry Service, Massage, Nitrox, Private Dive Guide, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Spa.
Paid For Required Extras
The following are required extras when you book the MSY Damai I liveaboard: National Park Fees, Port Fees, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length
40 metres (131 feet).
Maximum Guests
12
Cabins and Bathrooms
The MSY Damai I dive boat has 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms.
Cabin Types
The MSY Damai I has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboard
Family cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)
The MSY Damai I 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 MSY Damai I liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)
The MSY Damai I 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: NO; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: YES; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: YES; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)
The MSY Damai I liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)
The MSY Damai I liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken Onboard
The crew onboard the MSY Damai I liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, German, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Liveaboard Summary
Conclusion
The MSY Damai I Komodo liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.5, is rated 'Exceptional'. This Indonesia liveaboard is a 40 metre (131 feet) dive boat for up to 12 guests across 7 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins), and has 7 bathrooms. The MSY Damai I Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: MSY Damai I Liveaboard prices start at £325 per day ($397/€371)*.
More Information
To discover more about the MSY Damai I diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: MSY Damai I. 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 MSY Damai I Liveaboard, please visit this link: MSY Damai I.
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