Arenui Liveaboard

INDONESIA'S BOUTIQUE LIVEABOARD!

Dive the stunning reefs of Indonesia ● Unwind in spacious cabins, furnished with exquisite handicrafts ● Relax with professional massages on the skydeck ● Enjoy delicious buffets plus daily a-la-carte menus ● 22 crew but only 16 guests, for a truly first-class experience!

Explore the Indonesian archipelago and treat yourself to 5 star accommodation along the way.

The Arenui Boutique Liveaboard is a traditional Phinisi, a classic Indonesian wooden sailing vessel, and a work of art in itself. Unwind in exceptionally spacious cabins, tastefully furnished with exquisite handicrafts from each of the Indonesian provinces. Rest easy knowing the boat used 70% recycled wood. Relax with professional massage and spa treatment or enjoy the view from the fabulous skydeck. Arenui believes that, even when sailing around remote islands, there's no reason to forego fine dining - offering sumptuous buffets but also daily a-la-carte menus.

When it comes to the dive itineraries, the Arenui has chosen the best times of year to explore Komodo, Alor, Maluku, Banda, Raja and beyond!

With 22 crew (including 2 western cruise directors and 3 local dive guides) serving a maximum of 16 guests, enjoy a truly relaxing and first-class experience!

[Contact the Arenui team today to check availability as dates get booked up far in advance, so cabins are limited. Don't delay and miss this chance to dive the Coral Triangle in pampered luxury!]

WHAT ARENUI GUESTS SAY:

“Excellent… surpassed expectations in every regard”

“The divemasters were ENTHUSIASTIC and KNOWLEDGEABLE… their love of the ocean made every dive unforgettable”

“My only complaint = all other trips now have to compare to this trip!!!”

Boat Description:

The Arenui's has been designed to host a maximum of 16 passengers in cabins which are exceptionally spacious (starting from 17 m2) and which have been luxuriously furnished in a sophisticated and tasteful manner.

Each style was inspired by handicrafts from each of the Indonesian provinces. Each cabin, has a private en-suite bathroom stocked with eco-friendly amenities, a mini-bar, a safe and individual air conditioning.

The king-size beds and distinct lounge area guarantee maximum comfort and ensure that our guests never feel crowded.

You will have your own truly private space on the Arenui, letting you feel completely at home even when thousands of miles away.

Sites Visited:

Indonesia has it all. We bet you’ll be back time and time again; once is never enough!

KOMODO: Offering perhaps the most diverse range of dive sites, Komodo cruises have everything from macro subjects to pelagics, from drift dives over stunning reefs to night dives on black sandy slopes. In the Komodo National Park, now one of the new 7 wonders of nature, we dive over hot springs at an underwater volcano and meet the last living dinosaur. We explore a popular site called Castle Rock, a nice opportunity to try out a ‘reef-hook’ dive as you secure yourself to the rock and float in the current, watching the schooling fish and predator/prey action!

ALOR & FLORES: As well as being one of the best kept secrets for diving in paradise, including rare finds like the beautiful rhinopias but also plenty of pelagic action, this area boasts stunning topside scenery and impressive volcanoes. We also visit the famous Pura Island villagers, who splash out of their wooden dugout canoes and dive underwater with home-made goggles fashioned from wood and glass bottles.

MALUKU, AMBON, SPICE ISLANDS: Unlike other areas, with high populations and subsequent pressure from fishing, the Bandas' relatively small human population has been a blessing for divers - offering a vibrant, healthy reef system with fish life in incredible numbers along with huge gorgonians and sponges and some truly monumental hard corals. Expect plenty of pelagics, widespread muck diving and unexplored coral gardens, as well as a rich colonial heritage on land. Dive Nusa Laut, which showcases the positive effects of a village taking care of its habitat, where the reef remains as unspoiled as it was hundreds of years ago and a favourite of many dive enthusiasts.

RAJA AMPAT: Famed as the world's epicentre of marine biodiversity, this area offers vibrant underwater colours but also majestic landscapes, so a perfect destination for keen photographers. The waters of the region's 1,500 virtually untouched islands, boast over 1,300 reef fish (25 endemic species), 600 hard corals and 75 % of all known coral species, plus 13 marine mammals and 5 species of endangered sea turtles. Wobbegong sharks hide under colourful coral shelves and the elusive Epaulette "walking" shark comes out at night. Jump in at Neptune Fan Sea for a great drift dive, rushing along a gulley past giant colourful gorgonian seafans. Manta Sandy is well-known as one of the most consistent spots for finding congregating mantas.

Facilities:

• Own Liveaboard(s)
• Own Boat(s)
• Camera Hire
• Gear Service
• Diving seven days

• Showers
• Own accommodation
• Nitrox fills
• Scuba hire