Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Awesome trip and stunning value for money. I booked an 11D/10N trips with Dancing Wind for the best of Raja Ampat. The price for this trip was only 2500$ which is a crazy value for the money especially since I got a whole cabin for myself since there were only 9 guests on board (I booked a triple shared cabin). The crew did a fantastic job the whole trip and everybody was super friendly. Nunu (the main host) made sure that we felt comfortable the whole trip and made sure that we got everything we needed. The dive masters all had a lot of experience in the areas/sites we dived and were great at spotting small creatures. They made a great selection of dive sites and all the dives were absolutely stunning. The food was good and plentiful. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were excellent and there was a wide variety of dishes to choose from. Snacks and drinks were also available the whole day, so we were never hungry. After each dive we were always welcomed with a welcome back and some drinks. The crew set up the tanks before every dive and carried them in and out of the dinghies. We did some land trips (pyainemo, love lagoon, a beach and a jellyfish lake) which were a great addition to the diving. There are two kayaks on board which can be used between dives (highly recommended to do in Misool!) to explore lagoons and hidden beaches. The boat is a wooden pinisi boat. The boat looks good and is well maintained. Since it is a wooden boat, you can expect a lot of creaking in the cabins. The engines and generator made a lot of noise when they were running, but I got used to this very quickly and it didn't really bother me. The cabin was roomy to accommodate two persons. When three persons need to share these rooms it could get a bit cramped. The room was clean and was cleaned every morning. The diving deck is roomy and there is plenty of space to setup the tanks and gear. On top of the dining area there is a sundeck with chairs and bean bags to relax between the dives. The only downside of the trip was that they skipped the northern part of the trip and we spent 5 days in central Raja Ampat and 5 days in Misool. The reason why they didn't went north was not clear for me, but I guess it was to save some fuel costs since the boat was only half booked. This was not really a problem for me since the diving was great everywhere. Conclusion: highly recommended dive operation especially at the current prices that they are offering their trips.”
Recommended for: Fantastic crew. Great diving guides. Good food.
Customer Review By Senne M, from: Belgium scored the Dancing Wind Liveaboard 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 5 reviews and information click here: Dancing Wind Liveaboard .
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Dancing Wind Liveaboard Boat Features
The Dancing Wind Liveaboard scores 62% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 10 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Dancing Wind Liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up-to-date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. What’s more, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Leisure deck
- • Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Free)
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The boat features that are not found on the Dancing Wind Liveaboard include the following: Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • Beach towels
- • Deck towels
- • Hotel transfer
- • WIFI Internet
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Dancing Wind Liveaboard Cabin Features
The Dancing Wind Liveaboard scores 72% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 8 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Dancing Wind Liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has family cabins, which means you can travel and scuba dive as a family on the Dancing Wind Liveaboard. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board. You’ll also find it has cabins with a balcony so you can sit out and enjoy the sea air and ocean views.
Cabin Types Available
- 2 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 6 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Family cabins
- • Laundry service
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Rooms with balcony
- • Seaview cabins
- • TV in cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Dancing Wind Liveaboard include the following: Daily housekeeping, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Safe Box in Cabin.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Dancing Wind Liveaboard Diving Features
The Dancing Wind Liveaboard scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 15 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Dancing Wind Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. In addition, it offers scuba diving courses, so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience at an additional charge. What’s more, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. You’ll also find it has nitrox available as a paid extra so you can extend bottom times if you choose.
- • Camera room
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Paid)
- • Nitrox course
- • Outside showers
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Dancing Wind Liveaboard include the following: Rebreather support, Rinse hoses, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
- • Night dives
Dancing Wind Liveaboard Food & Dining Features
The Dancing Wind 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 Dancing Wind 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 has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Set menu dinner
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Dancing Wind Liveaboard include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Dancing Wind Liveaboard Drink & Refreshment Features
The Dancing Wind Liveaboard scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 4 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Dancing Wind Liveaboard has beer and wine which are included in your cost of the trip. 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, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, and wine with dinner.
- • Beer available
- • Free soft drinks
- • Free wine w/dinner
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Dancing Wind Liveaboard include the following: Bar, Fine wines selection, Welcome cocktails.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
- • Wine with dinner
Dancing Wind Liveaboard Other Recreational Activities
The Dancing Wind Liveaboard scores 29% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 5 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Dancing Wind Liveaboard offers a wellness focus with the option of a massage for an additional cost whilst onboard. Additionally, it has kayaks on board for relaxed paddles around calm bays between dives.
- • Kayaks on-board
- • Massage
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- • Snorkel equipment
- • Stand up paddleboard
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Dancing Wind Liveaboard include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Library, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Spa, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Kayaks
- • Land excursions
- • Snorkel Gear
- • Stand-up paddle boards
Dancing Wind Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Dancing Wind dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Indonesia. 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 Dancing Wind Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Beach towels
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Hotel transfer
- ✓ Kayaks
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Night dives
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Snorkel Gear
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Stand-up paddle boards
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ WiFi internet
- ✓ Wine with dinner
Dancing Wind Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Dancing Wind dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Indonesia.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. Relax and unwind with spa services after your exciting dive adventures. This is everything available as optional extras for the Dancing Wind Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Gratuities
- + Laundry service
- + Massage
- + Nitrox
- + Nitrox course
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
Dancing Wind Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Dancing Wind dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees are mandatory to support conservation efforts in Indonesia and protect the underwater ecosystems you will be diving.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Dancing Wind Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! National park fees
- ! Port fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 47.0m (154.2ft)
- Beam: 9.3m (30.5ft)
- Max guests: 20
- Cabins: 8
- Bathrooms: 9
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Dancing Wind are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Dancing Wind. Dancing Wind liveaboard scores 100% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 17 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Bilge Pump Alarm
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Depth Sounder
- • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- • Emergency Flares
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Engine room CCTV
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • Fishfinder
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
- • Search light