Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Great trip with an excellent variety of activities along the way! Highlights - Diving: walkman, rays, reef sharks, octopus, lobster etc. My only complaint is that the last night was spent in the harbour and not according to programme at sea. The harbour was noisy, dirty etc..”
Recommended for: diving, availability of good variety of activities along the way, visiting many islands
Customer Review By Margret V, from: Netherlands scored the Sea Bird and Sea Star 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 24 reviews and information click here: Sea Bird and Sea Star .
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Sea Bird and Sea Star Boat Features
The Sea Bird and Sea Star liveaboard scores 56% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 9 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Sea Bird and Sea Star liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, 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
- • Observation deck
- • Sun deck
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The boat features that are not found on the Sea Bird and Sea Star include the following: WIFI Internet, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Beach towels
- • Deck towels
- • Port fees
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Sea Bird and Sea Star Cabin Features
The Sea Bird and Sea Star liveaboard scores 45% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 5 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Sea Bird and Sea Star liveaboard has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 9 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Laundry service
- • Non-smoking rooms
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The cabin features that are not found on the Sea Bird and Sea Star include the following: Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, Seaview cabins, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Sea Bird and Sea Star Diving Features
The Sea Bird and Sea Star Liveaboard scores 52% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 11 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Sea Bird and Sea Star 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. What’s more, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers.
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Outside showers
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Shaded diving area
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Sea Bird and Sea Star include the following: Nitrox, Camera room, Camera station, Separate rinse for u/w camera, Rebreather support, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters, Nitrox course.
Sea Bird and Sea Star Food & Dining Features
The Sea Bird and Sea Star liveaboard scores 78% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 11 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Sea Bird and Sea Star 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
- • Beach BBQ
- • 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 Sea Bird and Sea Star include the following: BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Beach BBQ
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Sea Bird and Sea Star Drink & Refreshment Features
The Sea Bird and Sea Star Liveaboard scores 42% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 3 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Sea Bird and Sea Star Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water and tea & coffee.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Sea Bird and Sea Star include the following: Fine wines selection, Free soft drinks, Free wine w/dinner, Welcome cocktails.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Tea & coffee
Sea Bird and Sea Star Other Recreational Activities
The Sea Bird and Sea Star liveaboard scores 35% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 6 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Sea Bird and Sea Star liveaboard has kayaks on board for relaxed paddles around calm bays between dives. Additionally, it includes the option to do a spot of fishing to catch your own dinner.
- • Fishing
- • Kayaks on-board
- • Naturalist itineraries
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- • Snorkel equipment
- • Stand up paddleboard
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Sea Bird and Sea Star include the following: Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Library, Massage, Naturalist guide, Sauna, Spa, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Fishing
- • Kayaks
- • Land excursions
- • Snorkel Gear
- • Snorkelling guide
- • Stand-up paddle boards
Sea Bird and Sea Star Included in the Price
When you book the Sea Bird and Sea Star dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Seychelles. 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 Sea Bird and Sea Star Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Beach BBQ
- ✓ Beach towels
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Kayaks
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Port fees
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Snorkel Gear
- ✓ Snorkelling guide
- ✓ Stand-up paddle boards
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
Sea Bird and Sea Star Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Sea Bird and Sea Star 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 Sea Bird and Sea Star Liveaboard.
- + Airport transfer
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Alcoholic drinks at dinner
- + Diving insurance
- + Diving package
- + Extra dives
- + Gratuities
- + Hotel transfer
- + Laundry service
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Soft drinks
- + Soft drinks at meal times
- + Travel insurance
- + Welcome cocktails
Sea Bird and Sea Star Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Sea Bird and Sea Star dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees are mandatory to support conservation efforts in Seychelles 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 Sea Bird and Sea Star Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Environment tax
- ! National park fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 42.0m (137.8ft)
- Beam: 8.5m (27.9ft)
- Max guests: 18
- Cabins: 9
- Bathrooms: 9
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Sea Bird and Sea Star are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Sea Bird and Sea Star. Sea Bird and Sea Star liveaboard scores 88% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 15 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
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • Fishfinder
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Sea Bird and Sea Star include the following: Engine room CCTV, Search light.