Live-Aboard Dive Cruises
2007 & 2008

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After being here in Indoensia for more than 15 years, the Traditional Fleet is still able to find new untouched dive destinations to visit. The area of the North Malukus is one such destination. In WWII the island of Moratai was a Japanese major airbase and today is still littered with sunken aircraft, landing barges and prestine coral formations. In 2008 the Manado based vessel KLM Mimpi will provide access to this special area. This boat is small and basic is her facilities, but for sure these small limitations out weigh the value of exporing a new destination not even yet fully understood. We welcome you all to join these limited 3 month series of departures, but please book in advance and space with be very limited.

If your plans call for a visit to Sulawesi and Komodo and you want to get off the beaten track, book this special cruise program now! The 70 ft./24 meter traditional Pinisi Schooner "Rima" will carry you from Sulawesi or Komodo to the unspoiled island of Selayar and Indonesia's largest coral atoll of Takabonerate. This special program departs Makassar/Bira, South Sulawesi and Labuhan Bajo, on the island of Flores, weekly with these special departures. If you check air and ship schedules you will find this program is your best connection to or from Komodo and Sulawesi.

In the months of October-April, the prevailing winds switch to coming from the west, and this makes it possible to dive the east coast of Selayar Island. This 75km long island boasts some of the best wall dives and isolated beaches in Indonesia. The comfortable evening departure from Bira, South Sulawesi brings us to our first dive after our overnight sail south.

NOTE: Archipelago 2 is a unique vessel in the Traditional Fleet, the concept of her owner is large cabin's, unsurpassed in quality and ammenities, combined with massive amounts of space for deck activities, world class dive facilities and a crew with service standards expected on a private yacht. I assure you all the objectives are met and surpassed with this special operation. To CRUISE & DIVE BANDANERA has been the wish of many of our clients for several years. This vessel now provides you with immediate and regularly scheduled access.

Advanced bookings are suggested, please contact us ASAP.

NOTE: I have known this boat for several years, she is big and untill aquired in 2004 she was looking for a owner that appreicated her sleek lines and massive space features. I am pleased to see that she has made it to the market in 2006, this boat deserves respect ! Long Range is going to be her forte', and that is exactly what her new owners have planned. It is important to understand that many boats in the Traditional Fleet find themselves a market and stay in that location for extended periods of time. This Migrator Concept, calls for the vessel to be in continious motion, traveling from region to region, spending a month or so in those areas that do not provide regular access.

7 Sea's cabin's are very well appointed and large, each cabin has private facilites and for those demanding the best there are a couple of suites on the upper deck. With a flotilla of no less than 3 high powered tenders, this floating base can provide divers with access to a wide range of reefs in each of her anchorages.

Be sure and check out the schedule and see when 7 Sea's is in an area that you have wanted to dive, but could never find a boat to take you there. Banda Departure's from Ambon should be NOTED !!

Advanced bookings are suggested, please contact us ASAP.

On January 24 th 1942, the battle of Balikpapan took place off the south east coast of the Indonesian Island of Kalimantan.

A local expatriate and the crew from the Ikan Biru have successfully located the following four wrecks and will be running specialist technical wreck penetration trips, both open and closed circuit, in November and December 2007 and 2008 These are the wrecks we will be diving:

Kuretake Maru (5,175 tons) Tsuruga Maru (6,988 tons)
Tatsukami Maru (7,064 tons) Sumanoura Maru (3,519 tons)

This vessel provides a comfortable 3 star standard of service, with air-conditioned cabins and lounges, plus a healthy menu for each day of her program.

Advanced bookings are suggested!

Here comes another one !..........Based on the FACT that the Komodo National Park offers some of the worlds best diving, it is no wonder, that new boats arrive every year. This comfortable new Pinisi Schooner hasl positioned herself in the Port of Labuhan Bajo for easy and quick access to the Komodo National Park.

This vessel provides a comfortable 3 star standard of service, with air-conditioned cabins and lounges, plus a healthy menu for each day of her program.

Advanced bookings are suggested, so if this is the type of vessel you are looking for, please contact us ASAP.

KLM Citra Pelangi 2008 CIRCLE BALI 5 Day Programs (weekly) NEW PROGRAM DECOMPRESSION CHAMBER EQUIPPED. Scheduled Departure Dates DELUXE "CIRCLE BALI " PADI OPEN WATER COURSE AVAILABLE

Fine Service, a Decompression Chamber and Professional Crew are all key elements of what you can expect aboard KLM Citra Pelangi. This year KLM Citra Pelangi can provide you with the absolute perfect Bali Holiday away from all the crowds and focused in on just diving the best that Bali has to offer for divers. This program operates weekly from April-November. If you want to plan an OPEN WATER COURSE we have it available aboard and over the 5 day cruise you will be provided equipment and a private instruction for basic certification. Advance courses are available on request.

KLM Majestic Sulawesi - Kapuposang Islands - Sulawesi & Selayar in 4 Days or Just Komodo in 4 Days LOOKING FOR A NEW BOAT ! Cruise Rate: SEE SKED VESSEL SOLD MOVING TO PNG

Cruising the waters of the Flores Sea from Sulawesi to the Island of Flores, is a simple passage. The North South direction, is well serviced by the East to West or visa versa winds and hull speeds are often maximized. The Southern islands of South Sulawesi, provide access to the essence of the term "Outer Islands", small island villages, families of fishermen and small scale agriculture all make this a truely wonderful experience. Dives along the way, provide some of Indonesia's best and as long as you know where to go, the stops can be short and time efficent. KLM Majestic has worked this sector for several year and if you are interested in mixing the best of Sulawesi and Flores (including the Komodo National Park) this program is perfect. Majestic's Dutch owners are always aboard and frankly know how to have a good time.

KLM Putri Papua Raja Empat, West Papua 10 & 11 Day Cruises Scheduled Departure Dates Cruise Rate from 220 usd per person per day ALL DIVES ARE INCLUDED 2008 Schedules DIVE RAJA EMPAT, PAPUA STANDARD CLASS VESSEL

Here comes another one !..........Diving the Raja Empat Islands of Papua does not have to be expensive. If your into no non-sence diving, this vessel is operating a full schedule of departures of 11 days, from the port of Sorong. The vessel is standard class, but the service is professional and well run. The capasity of this vessel is low and therefore, you will not be placed in those mass dive situations that some divers just can't stand. NOTE that is vessel also offers a couple of departures in the Wakatobi National Park in South Sulawesi

Advanced bookings are suggested, so if this is the type of vessel you are looking for, please contact us ASAP.

KLM Ikan Biru 2008 Lombok - Komodo - Lombok 6 Night/7 Day Cruise Scheduled Departure Dates Cruise Rate: $1400USD ALL DIVES ARE INCLUDED and a FLIGHT From Bali DIVE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK & BORNEO WW2 WRECK DIVES

Many people have figured it out! The Gili Terwagan, just off the island of Lombok, is one of that island's best dive attractions. But if you're into digging deeper into the wealth of diving opportunities available in Indonesia, you need to take one more step... a step aboard the KLM Ikan Biru! Indulge yourself with a perfect 7 day run to the Moyo & Komodo National Parks on this fantastic 6 night/ 7 day Live-aboard cruise. The boys aboard the vessel are ready to show a great time, stocking lots of cold beer and a CD collection that requires its own berth. This swift little vessel is has full A/C and has been re-designed for layed back comfort, by her English Owners. The larger boats, sometimes get a little less than personal, but on this vessel you are traveling and diving with a max of 8 guest, which make her perfect for that close group of friends, less crowded diving and this boat is very very nicely done !!

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Also note of very special interest, that KLM Ikan Biru will launch a series of SPECIAL dives off the coast of Kalimantan in late 2007 and 2008. These programs are limited, but should be considered a very special opportunity to experience one aspect of DIVING in Indonesia, that has yet to be tapped. in the 1940's the waters of today's Republic of Indonesia were heavely trafficed with vessel of the Royal Japanese Navy, numerous encounters with Allied Air Craft and ships has left the Indonesia sea bed, littered with vessels of both Navy's. While sights have been known for quite sometime, this is one of the first Dive Programs to visit these sites.

KLM Ombak Biru 2008 Bali-Komodo-Bali 7 & 11 Day Live-aboard Dive Programs. Departures from Bali and Bima Schedule Cruise Rate From $2.095 USD KOMODO NATIONAL PARK DELUXE VESSEL

World Class service, aboard this World Class vessel create a combination that World Class divers demand. Ombak Biru is frankly one of the most deluxe dive experiences in The Traditional Fleet. If you require all those creature comforts and all the technical toys available to the sport of diving, Ombak Biru should be your choice. This fine vessel is NITROX equipped and her Dutch Owners have committed themselves and this operation to being the best live-aboard operation in the Indonesian Archipelago. With comfortable departures from Bali, this seven and eleven day program will provide you everything you would expect when demanding only the best !

KLM Pindito 2008 (Selling out Fast - Book Early) 40 Meters Live-Aboard Diving Bali/Bali 11 Days / 10 Nights Bali-Komdo-Bali ( May-Sept. 2008) Sorong-Raja Empat-Sorong (March.– May . 2008) All Inclusive Cruise Rate "From" Per Person DBL or SGL: $3,025USD Scheduled Departures Specifications DIVE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK DIVE RAJA EMPAT, PAPUA

KM  Nusa Tara & Trata 2008 DIVE The Komodo National Park 7 nights/ 8 days Dive Live-aboard Bima, Sumbawa-Komodo, National Park and Surrounding Reefs-Bima, Sumbawa Scheduled Departure Dates Specifications Cruise Rate: $980 per person w/fan cabin aboard KM Nusa Tara $1225 per person w/air-conditioned cabin aboard KM Trata DIVE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK

If your plans call for a visit to just the Komodo National Park and you want to dive and see the Komodo Dragon during surface time, either one of these standard class traditional vessels could address your needs. You will note in the attached schedule that both of these boats operate a comprehensive dive program around the pristine and protected reefs of The Komodo National Park. This World Heritage site is overseen by TNC (The Nature Conservancy) and together with the Indonesian Department of Forestry, these waters are patrolled to protect and improve the pristine state of one of the finest dive destinations in the world. It should be noted that "new" Marine Park usage fees are scheduled to took effect in 2002, which will allow the park management to install even more mooring buoys and increase the patrolling efforts, thus ensuring this destination's pristine and ever growing rate of biodiversity.

KM Bidadari 2008 Labuhan Bajo, Flores to the Komodo National Park 5, 6 and some 10 Day Cruises All-Inclusive Rate from: $1,475USD Scheduled Departures and Program Features DIVE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK ALOR BANDANERRA RAJA AMPAT, WEST PAPUA

KM Bidadari is a long time resident of Labuhan Bajo. this fine Indonesian owned and operated live-aboard, has been diving the Komodo region for more than five years and she has quite a following committed guests. If you're looking for a classic liveaboard Pinisi with comfortable cabins and plenty of deck space for relaxation, KLM Bidadari is a fine choice.

You will note in this years schedule that KM Bidadari, is migrating around many of Indonesia's best dive destinations so check the dates for exact locations.

KLM Mimpi 2008 1) Manado-Bunaken National Park- Bangka Archipelago- Lembeh Strait-Manado 2) Manado-Sangihe Archipelago- Manado Itinerary Departs Mondays and returns Saturdays Cruise Rate From $825USD per person "All inclusive of dives and food" DIVE BUNAKAN AND LEMBE STRAITS NORTH SULAWESI

Manado, with its world famous Bunaken National Park, is located in the north of the province North Sulawesi. Mimpi departs from the marina of the Santika Hotel, 15 kilometer north of this bustling city. Most diving around Bunaken National Park takes place by day trips with local boats equipped with out-board motors but KLM Mimpi will provide you with a comfortable 5 night/6 days of live-aboard. She will give you access to the outer limits of this protected national park, the Lembeh Straits and the Bangka Archipelago or on another itinerary to the underwater volcano area in the south of the Sangihe Archipelago for some of Indonesia's best diving opportunities. Both service and food on KLM Mimpi has a reputation as being excellent.

KM Paisabatu II 2008 Manado & Lembeh Staits 9 Night/10 & 11 Day operations Cruise Details 10 Passenger maximum DIVE BUNAKAN

KLM Ondina has been cruising the Archipelago developing a keen insight into the best of the best dives in Indonesia. This philosophy continues with short two and three month visits to some of Indonesia's less frequented diving areas. In Ondina's schedule you will find her in the Komodo National Park, The Wakatobi National Park, the Alor Archipelago and the Raja Empat Group in Irian Jaya (Papua). 

The service standard aboard this fine vessel is European and her interior service appointments are excellent.

If you only interested in a TOP of the line Live-aboard, KLM Kararu should be on your list. Kararu Dive Voyages regular route sails from the majestic island of Bali to one of the world’s most diverse and interesting marine and wildlife parks. The Komodo National Park is a world heritage site, and is every bit as amazing as the internationally renowned Galapagos Islands. This remote and unchanged part of Indonesia offers unique natural beauty both above and below the sea. The Park is home to a rare diversity of animals, including a population of some 5,000 Komodo Dragons. Our cruises incorporate a half - day walking tour, led by an experienced Park Ranger, into the forests of Komodo Island to see the prehistoric dragons in their natural habitat. The tour winds through jungles that have changed little since prehistoric times and wildlife abounds; from tiny flying lizards to the exotic and flightless magapode birds. However, it is under the water that experts have come to accept that this world heritage site, the Komodo National Park offers such an inexhaustible array of marine life that they now believe it one of the centers of global marine bio-diversity.

The service standard aboard this fine vessel is European and her interior service appointments are excellent. Her Swiss operators are full on Professional !

KLM Duyung 2008 Dive Selayar Island, South Sulawesi THE WALL EXPRESS (Oct-Mar) SULAWESI TO KOMODO AND KOMODO DIVING (May-Sept) 7 Days/ 6 Nights (With 3 full days of unlimited World Class diving, Great FOOD and a fantastic Speedboat for effective use of time and dive site access. Rates and Departure Dates DIVE SELAYAR & TAKABONERATE DIVE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK

If you're looking for a great 5-day world-class live-aboard dive, this program offers you untouched reefs and minimal cruising time to one of Indonesia's best wall dives. This program operates on two seasonality's with weekly departures for the East side of the island from October through March which frankly provides some of Indonesia's best and unknown Wall Dives. Then KLM Duyung cruises the West Side of Selayar from May - September and provides access to some great dives, pristine beaches and simply some time away from everything. If you travel plans call for visiting Tanah Toraja in South Sulawesi, either of these programs will round out your holiday time and give you a truly fantastic experience.

	KM "ARE-JAYA" 2008 Diving Komodo PRIVATE BOAT FOR 4 7 Days/ 6 Nights 150USD Per Person Per Day "All Inclusive" Rates and Departure Dates DIVE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK PRIVATE BOAT

This Multi-lingual vessel has moved to Komodo for the season. Her Polish and French owners are both Dive Insturctors and if your looking for a sweet little boat, this one promises to be the perfect operation. The vessel will stay in the port of Labuhan Bajo nearest to the Komodo National Park. You just jump a flight from Bali and you are there ! The trip ends and you just fly back out.

This vessel offers a full range of PADI intruction courses, if you want to make full use of your dive on this Komodo Dive Holiday.

This fine little vessel is also available for private charter, anytime.

KLM TimuKira 2008 Diving Raja Empat Islands, West Papua & Visit to the Banda Islands 11 - 15 Days GOOD STANDARD OF SERVICE Rates and Departure Dates Priced from 2,350usd per person DIVE RAJA EMPAT DIVE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK

With the popularity of diving the Raja Empat Islands of West Papua, more and more vessels are programming scheduled departures to this Mecca for the Sport of International Diving. The vessel KLM TimuKira is another addition to the fleet of traditional vessels operating in this special region of the Archipelago.

We wish to call to your attention, that several departures are offered to visiting the Banda Islands, with this fine air-conditioned vessel.

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