What diver certification level is required for joining your liveaboard ? Everyone is welcome on board, regardless of the level of certification. The forming of dive groups and selecting of sites are determined in accordance with safety, comfort and diving ability considerations and remain at the discretion of the Cruise Director. However if you have less than 20 dives, a private guide will be in extra for you.
How many dives can we do each day?
There will be up to 4 dives per day with 2-3 dives on the first and last diving days.
What dive equipment do I need?
Tanks, weights and weight belts are provided onboard. Divers will need to bring a BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel and dive light. We have SMBs available for use. If you need equipmnent, please contact us via email : [email protected]
Do you use INT or DIN valves?
We have tanks with INT and DIN valves.
What can I expect in terms of water temperature and what type of wetsuit do you recommend?
This is always a difficult question to answer because people have different sensibilities to temperature. Typically, average temperatures in Raja Ampat range from 25-30C (80-86F). The southern waters of Komodo can be colder, from 20-25C (70-75F); therefore, we advise to have a 5mm wetsuit with a hood. If you are very sensitive, do not be shy to use a 7mm . You must be confortable to enjoy the liveaboard.
What facilities are available for photographers?
The Vaiatea’ & Ta’aroa main lounge is equipped with photo room, a mac mini is available to copy all your photo on our 4 TO hardrive. We are asking all of you to let us use your pictures for promotional use only.
Is enriched air nitrox available?
Nitrox fills of up to 32% are available for an additional charge. As we recommend diving with nitrox on all dives, we offer great packages to allow you unlimited nitrox throughout the cruise. If you are not yet Nitrox-certified, you can take the course onboard with one of our qualified PADI instructors.
Can I drink alcohol and dive?
No. Drinking alcohol and diving is not allowed as this can increase your risk of decompression. You are free to drink alcohol once you have completed your last dive of the day.