Duyung Baru

Boat

Duyung Baru measures 27 meters and features two upright masts. This luxury liveaboard was specifically designed by the experienced Vovo to cater for comfortable and relaxed living while aboard a luxury scuba diving vessel, cruise at 10 knots per hour.

Rather than packing the boat with as many divers as possible, it runs with only 4-6 guests at a time. This ensures that the crew can share a much more intimate, enjoyable and personalised trip with you. Ideal for small groups, families and even private charters.

The interior theme of the boat is of hand sanded quality teak wood which is incorporated into all 3 of the luxurious cabins as well as the dining saloon. The boat is operated by its owners, a German national and his Indonesian wife, they have been running private tours throughout the waters of Indonesia since 1998 and in particular the Komodo National Park.

The top deck of the Duyung Baru also features 4 comfortable adjustable sun loungers for anyone looking to warm up, relax and improve their tan.

Duyung Baru offer fine cuisines throughout the trip, it contains 2 gas cookers, a stove an oven and even an outdoor BBQ equipment, 3 refrigerators with cold drinks and refreshments.

The meals are lovingly prepared by the owner, authentic Indonesian, Japanese and Western cuisine will be served, fresh baked German bread in the morning! If you are a vegetarian or on a special diet, you only have to let the chef know before and you will get adapted dishes just for you.

Duyung Baru is designed for scuba diving, equipped with 2 compressors, 30 tanks (12 and 15 Litres) rental equipments, and a aluminium long boat containing two Yamaha twin 40HP engines for diving. There is plenty of space on the deck for you to wash and rinse your equipment.

Duyung Baru is the Komodo's most affordable luxury liveaboard and it will offer you a personalized and intimate trip!

Cabin

Duyung Baru has 3 guest cabins, it can welcome up to 6 guests per trip.

All cabins are equipped with individual air conditioning, an en-suite bahtroom, closet and drawer space, a desk, a safety deposit box, multiple towels (1 deck towel, 1 shower towel, 1 hand towel and 1 sarong).

1 Superior Maindeck Seaview Cabin:
Located on the main deck, this cabin comes with a queen sized bed or two single beds, seaview

2 Superior Double Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with a queen sized bed, portholes

1 Superior Twin Cabin:
Located on the lower deck, this cabin comes with two kingsize single bed, portholes

Diving

• 3 dives per day, depending on sea conditions/route.
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
• Fins / Mask / Snorkels are provided free of charge.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available with additional charge
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Available when connection possible
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：By cash (USD/Euro/IDR) only
• Crew Number：4 - 5 , include 1 dive guide

Komodo 7D/6N

Day 1 : The Captain of Duyung Baru (Mrs Yani Korth) will await your arrival at the Airport/Labuan Bajo to assist with your baggage and accompany you onboard The Duyung Baru.

Onboard you will be introduced to the crew and given an orientation of the boat and be briefed about safe diving practices in the Komodo National Park sites. Around 11.30 am we will sail from Labuan Bajo to our first dive site at Sebayor Island.

Day 2 : We will continue to cruise to the center of Komodo ,also known as "current city" with visits to other dive sites on the eastern side of Komodo Island. Dive sites like Batu Bolong ,Tatawa Besar,Tatawa Kecil and Siaba. It will depend on the local wind and ocean conditions at the time and the strength of current.

Day 3 : Karang Makassar, this dive site also known as Manta Point due to the large schools of Manta Rays it attracts. Here you can observe the elegant creatures as they swoop and glide in their natural element. Max depth 15 meters

From our private mooring in a calm and peaceful Lagoon we will have easy access to the many dive sites located nearby. You will also have the possibility to revisit the Batu Bolong which you will have dived already on day two.

The Batu Bolong, one of Komodo Island's most renowned dive sites. The site is home to a thriving coral reef where you can see a diverse array of marine species, including Sharks, Napoleon wrasse and Manta rays.

Day 4 : We will sail to the northern tip of Komodo and set anchor at the twin islands of Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat. Here you can explore some of Komodo's most stunning and picturesque reefs, including such famous dive sites as Castle Rock, Lighthouse, Cauldron, Crystal Rock and Golden Passage -- each with an abundance of colorful and energetic sea life. Max Depth 30 meters. The final dive site location will depend on local conditions at the time and will be at the discretion of the dive instructor and captain.

Day 5 : Dive site Golden Passage is the longest drift dive in Komodo stretching 1km from east to west. Max depth 18 meters. You can expect extreme current here throughout the dive and you can see Black Tips Reef Sharks, Bumphead Parrot Fish. Towards the end of the drift you will arrive in a shallow bay which is more sheltered from the current and an ideal place for our safety stop. Dive site Cauldron, some people call it also The Sling-Shot or Fish-Bowl Max depth 21 meters. Dive site Castle Rock is an advanced dive site subject to extremely strong currents at most times. A negative entry is required here to a depth of about 20+meters. You can see many Giant Travallies and sharks and copious amounts of diverse marine species here. Max depth 30-35meters.

Towards sunset, you will enjoy a trek across the rugged hillside of Gili Lawa Darat where you can enjoy the stunning views of the multitude of islands clustered around Komodo.

Day 6 : Police Corner Siaba. We will moor here for the night as there is another Manta cleaning station near by for those of you who just can't get enough of these beautiful creatures. Alternatively Tatawa Kecil is another option should you be looking for non manta diving for your final diving experience here in Komodo.

Day 7 : Early in the morning we will visit the Ranger station in Rinja Island to see the famous Komodo Dragons. It will be a short trek with another beautiful view point over the Komodo national park. After this amazing experience you will be served breakfast and afterwards personally escorted to the Komodo International airport by Yani.

​9 Days Komodo cruise

​Should 7 days not be sufficient for your diving needs then we can also create a custom made 9 day itinerary for you. There are several options for the extensions here depending on your diving experience and interests. Should you be a regular Advanced open water diver then we can bring you to some different sites that are in the same general area but just not so well know as the big names like the Batu Bolong. Should you have fallen in love with the Manta Rays, Sharks and Giant travallies (as is normal) then it is also possible to simply revisit some of your personal favourite sites on these days.

West Komodo - For private charter only! We only recommend West Komodo for dive groups who absolutely love and are extremely experienced in diving in exceptionally strong current. So should your dive group have a true sense of adventure then we can take you to some of the less travelled to sites in West Komodo Marine Park. Here the currents are notorious, far more powerful than even Komodo. These sites have little to no dive charters operating here as they are just too far and too advanced for the average diver on a typical cruise. The sites here are just as beautiful and bountiful as Komodo but with virgin coral reefs and not another dive boat in site. Please note that this option is only accessible during the half moon periods. This particular expedition is also personally guided by Vovo, the owner of the Duyung Baru who has extensive knowledge of this complicated diving area.

​9 Day Komodo Nusa Kode Macro Cruise

​9 day trip - Should you wish to extend for a longer trip then we can offer you an alternate 9 day itinerary to include an extention to the far south of Komodo to Nusa Kode (only available from March to April and October to December so you can experience the optimum diving conditions)