Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“An experience I won't soon forget. We saw multiple sharks, rays and turtles. Despite not seeing much sealife during the night dive it was a great experience. The evening talk on the fish we will find on the reef was both entertaining and interesting”
Recommended for: The locations of the dives were perfect and offered a wide variety of sealife. The crew was friendly, funny and helpful in answering any questions I had. The boat was well equipped for it's size and I think the small number of people helped the trip feel more unique.
Customer Review By Ben S, from: Australia scored the Rum Runner Liveaboard 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 30 reviews and information click here: Rum Runner Liveaboard .
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Rum Runner Liveaboard Boat Features
The Rum Runner Liveaboard scores 25% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 4 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Rum Runner Liveaboard has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Sun deck
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The boat features that are not found on the Rum Runner Liveaboard include the following: WIFI Internet, Air conditioned saloon, Audio & video entertainment, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Indoor saloon, Leisure deck, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • National park fees
- • Port fees
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Rum Runner Liveaboard Cabin Features
The Rum Runner Liveaboard scores 18% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 2 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Rum Runner Liveaboard has family cabins, which means you can travel and scuba dive as a family on the Rum Runner Liveaboard.
Cabin Types Available
- 1 Quad Cabin with shared bathroom
- 4 Twin Cabins with shared bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Family cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Rum Runner Liveaboard include the following: Daily housekeeping, En-suite bathrooms, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Non-smoking rooms, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, Seaview cabins, TV in cabins.
Rum Runner Liveaboard Diving Features
The Rum Runner Liveaboard scores 38% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 8 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Rum Runner Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience. In addition, it offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry.
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Rum Runner Liveaboard include the following: Nitrox, Camera room, Custom built for diving, Outside showers, Rebreather support, Rinse hoses, Shaded diving area, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Tenders for diving, Underwater scooters, Nitrox course.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
Rum Runner Liveaboard Food & Dining Features
The Rum Runner Liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 9 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Rum Runner 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.
- • Al fresco dining
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Rum Runner Liveaboard include the following: Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Set menu dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Rum Runner Liveaboard Drink & Refreshment Features
The Rum Runner Liveaboard scores 0% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 0 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water and tea & coffee.
Rum Runner Liveaboard Other Recreational Activities
The Rum Runner Liveaboard scores 11% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 2 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- • Snorkel equipment
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Rum Runner Liveaboard include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Library, Massage, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Rum Runner Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Rum Runner dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Australia. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Rum Runner Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ National park fees
- ✓ Port fees
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ Visas and fees
Rum Runner Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Rum Runner dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Rum Runner Liveaboard.
- + Beach towels
- + Cabin towels
- + Deck towels
- + Gratuities
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Soft drinks
Rum Runner Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Rum Runner dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Rum Runner Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Environment tax
Vessel Details
- Length: 20.12m (66.0ft)
- Beam: 4.27m (14.0ft)
- Max guests: 16
- Cabins: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Rum Runner are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Rum Runner. Rum Runner liveaboard scores 82% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 14 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Bilge Pump Alarm
- • Depth Sounder
- • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • Fishfinder
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
- • Search light
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Rum Runner Liveaboard include the following: Crew Trained in First Aid, Emergency Flares, Engine room CCTV.