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Liveaboard Quick Review
The MV Putri Papua Liveaboard is a 26m (85f) Indonesia Raja Ampat diving safari boat for up to 9 guests enjoying 5 cabins and 5 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb'.
Liveaboard Review Tips
If you are looking for a superb Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the MV Putri Papua 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 Raja Ampat MV Putri Papua Liveaboard costs from £198 per day ($242/€226)* .
4. Pros
A quick list of the main pros of the MV Putri Papua Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins.
5. Cons
A quick list of the main cons of the MV Putri Papua Liveaboard include: no flexible or extra flexible booking, no diving courses, no internet, no nitrox, no scuba gear rental.
6. Liveaboard Capacity
The MV Putri Papua liveaboard is 26 metres (85 feet) long, has 5 cabins and 5 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 9 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries
The booking itineraries for the MV Putri Papua Liveaboard include: 11 Days/10 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MV Putri Papua).
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 MV Putri Papua liveaboard trip.
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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 MV Putri Papua Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Putri Papua.
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
Diving Liveaboard Review
Indonesia MV Putri Papua liveaboard review in detail.
Video Title
Raja Ampat Dive Liveaboard Mini Travel Vlog | Kay Travel Diaries - Adventures and daily life aboard the boat MV Putri Papua as we explore the breathtaking underwater world of Raja Ampat from Sorong-Waisai-Wayag-Misool-Sorong
Flexible Booking
This liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
Nitrox Diving
This liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
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
This liveaboard does not offer scuba gear rentals, which means you will have to bring your own scuba equipment, except for dive tanks and weight belts. Click here for a travel packing list: Scuba diver Travel Packing List.
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 MV Putri Papua liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: NO; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)
The MV Putri Papua liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: NO; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)
The MV Putri Papua liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)
The MV Putri Papua liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)
The MV Putri Papua liveaboard has 6 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: NO; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)
The MV Putri Papua liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer Reviews
The MV Putri Papua liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
“Great service and diving in the lower price range. Well organized trip from pickup to drop off. Filled schedule to maximize diving, and the variety of sites selected was very nice. Crew were friendly and boat was spacious, given that there were only 5 passengers.” Recommended for: Variety of dive sites, Price, Organization.
Customer Review By
Toby M, from: United States scored the MV Putri Papua 8.8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Putri Papua.
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Customer Review
“10/10 to the crew and patri papua. There was only 3 divers on the boat and almost all the sites we went we have the dive sites to our own.” Recommended for: dive sites selection is fantastic, experienced DM, friendly staff.
Customer Review By
Soc Ting H, from: Malaysia scored the MV Putri Papua 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Putri Papua.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location
The MV Putri Papua Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Putri Papua to find out how to get from to join the MV Putri Papua Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videos
The itineraries below for the MV Putri Papua 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 MV Putri Papua dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1
Diving Komodo
Itinerary Option 1 Detail
Itinerary 1 Title
Komodo liveaboard - Grand Komodo by Peter Walker
Itinerary Option 2
Wayag - Central Raja Ampat (Sorong-Sorong)
Itinerary Option 2 Detail
Itinerary 2 Title
Diving Trip LOB - Raja Ampat 11-15 April 2018 By MV Putri Papua (Grand Komodo)
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On Trip
You will be able to dive up to 30 times in total on the MV Putri Papua liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification Level
If you choose the MV Putri Papua liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Indonesia (, 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 Dives
When choosing the MV Putri Papua 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 MV Putri Papua 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: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Your Diver experience
If you choose the MV Putri Papua liveaboard for your dive trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MV Putri Papua 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): NO.
Type of Diving
The type of diving experienced from the MV Putri Papua 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 MV Putri Papua 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.
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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, Mandarin Fish, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pigmy Seahorses, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Potato Cod, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Scorpion Fish, 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, Humpback Whales, Melon-Headed 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 - Breathtaking dives in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Kri Island, Indonesian coral reefs. As part of Coral Triangle Raja Ampat in West Papua has the highest biodiversity and the most colourful reefs
Video Title
RAJA AMPAT DIVING | Best of West Papua, Indonesia 4k
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The Price
The price of booking the MV Putri Papua liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, Snacks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional Extras
The following are optional extras when you book the MV Putri Papua liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Soft Drinks.
Paid For Required Extras
The following are required extras when you book the MV Putri Papua liveaboard: National Park Fees, Port Fees, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length
26 metres (85 feet).
Maximum Guests
9
Cabins and Bathrooms
The MV Putri Papua dive boat has 5 cabins and 5 bathrooms.
Cabin Types
The MV Putri Papua has the following cabin types: double cabins, single cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboard
Family cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)
The MV Putri Papua 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 MV Putri Papua 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 MV Putri Papua liveaboard has 1 out of 17 (i.e. 6%) '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: NO, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)
The MV Putri Papua liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: NO; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)
The MV Putri Papua liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken Onboard
The crew onboard the MV Putri Papua liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Indonesian.
Liveaboard Summary
Conclusion
The MV Putri Papua Raja Ampat liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3, is rated 'Superb'. This Indonesia liveaboard is a 26 metre (85 feet) dive boat for up to 9 guests across 5 cabins (inc. double cabins, single cabins, twin cabins), and has 5 bathrooms. The MV Putri Papua Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins. To book: MV Putri Papua Liveaboard prices start at £198 per day ($242/€226)*.
More Information
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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 MV Putri Papua Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Putri Papua.
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MV Putri Papua Indonesia Raja Ampat Liveaboard Diving Review