Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Expect to have the time of your life on this liveaboard. An unforgettable experience which I would do again in a heartbeat. Don't be put off by the common sleeping quarters. The upper deck has more than ample space for the number of guests onboard. When they set up the mattresses and bedding at night, I guarantee that you will have as good a quality of sleep, if not better, than if you were sleeping inside a cabin. You will be well fed (if not overfed). The ship crew, consisting of a cook, his assistant, a boat engineer/carpenter, a master of navigation, a tender boat operator and a bosun, are all cool people and do their utmost to give you the best experience possible. As for the main reason for going on a liveaboard, the diving is some of the most spectacular you will ever do. Ikan Biru will cover all of the top dive sites in the national park's north and central regions over the 4 days. The dive guides are open to specific requests if within their means...while it wasn't on the original trip plan, I made the request at the beginning of the tour to dive at Tatawa Kecil and the request was granted the following day. An entertaining dynamic between the duo of French and British dive guides, but clearly a good working partnership between two people who take their jobs seriously. Their in-depth knowledge of the local tidal conditions means you will reach dive sites at the best times and when sea conditions are most favourable, and in most cases when nobody else is there! One of the trip's memorable moments came while filling in my logbook in the kitchen quarters at night, listening to the two guides seated next to me planning the itinerary for the following day, and hearing them discuss tides and currents as if it were science.”
Recommended for: The selection of dive sites and good planning that went into timing each dive. Excellent knowledge of local tidal conditions. Staff were all cool people.
Customer Review By David S, from: Canada scored the Ikan Biru Liveaboard 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 55 reviews and information click here: Ikan Biru Liveaboard .
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Ikan Biru Liveaboard Boat Features
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard scores 31% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 5 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Ikan Biru Liveaboard has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Leisure deck
- • Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- • Sun deck
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The boat features that are not found on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include the following: WIFI Internet, Air conditioned saloon, Audio & video entertainment, Available for charter, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Indoor saloon, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Deck towels
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Ikan Biru Liveaboard Cabin Features
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard scores 0% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 0 of 11 total cabin features (see below).
Cabin Types Available
- 8 Deck Beds (Sleeping on the Deck) share bathrooms
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Diving Features
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard scores 52% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 11 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Ikan Biru 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 was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers.
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Rinse hoses
- • 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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard include the following: Nitrox, Camera room, Outside showers, Rebreather support, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters, Nitrox course, Scuba diving courses.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Rental gear
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Food & Dining Features
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 7 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Ikan Biru Liveaboard offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard. In addition, 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
- • Vegetarian options
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include the following: Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Set menu dinner, Vegan options, Western food.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Drink & Refreshment Features
The Ikan Biru Liveaboard scores 28% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 2 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Ikan Biru Liveaboard offers beer for purchase onboard. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee.
- • Beer available
- • Free soft drinks
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include the following: Bar, Fine wines selection, Free wine w/dinner, Welcome cocktails, Wine available.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Other Recreational Activities
The Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru 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.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Land excursions
- • Snorkel Gear
- • Snorkelling guide
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Rental gear
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Snorkel Gear
- ✓ Snorkelling guide
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Gratuities
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Ikan Biru 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 Ikan Biru Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Dive insurance
- ! National park fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 17.0m (55.8ft)
- Beam: 4.62m (15.2ft)
- Max guests: 8
- Cabins: 0
- Bathrooms: 2
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Ikan Biru are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Ikan Biru. Ikan Biru liveaboard scores 52% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 9 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Engine room CCTV
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Ikan Biru Liveaboard include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, Depth Sounder, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Emergency Flares, Fishfinder, Radar, Satellite & Mobile Phones, Search light.