Adelaar
Liveaboard · Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Exclusive Indonesian nautical adventures featuring an exceptional staff-to-passenger proportion and quiet elegance.
About This Vessel
Adelaar is a boutique liveaboard cruising the Raja Ampat, Indonesia region. It hosts up to 8 divers on board.
Raja Ampat's intricate archipelago, a nexus of marine biodiversity, is explored from the intimate platform of the Adelaar. The islands of West Papua's Raja Ampat region rise like forested mushrooms from the sea, creating a complex labyrinth of channels, bays, and hidden lagoons. This intricate geography isolates and protects marine habitats, contributing to the area's explosive speciation and hig…
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Onboard Amenities
Dining & Beverages
Dining on board includes a full-board package, offering a blend of international and local cuisine. Guests receive set-menu evening meals and access to snacks throughout the day.
Dive Equipment & Setup
Dive Area & Sites
Raja Ampat in West Papua holds the record for the highest marine biodiversity ever recorded in a single survey, making it the crown jewel of the Coral Triangle. The region's sheltered bays and limestone karst islands harbor over 1,500 fish species and 550 coral species in pristine, current-flushed waters. Divers encounter schools of bumphead parrotfish, wobbegong sharks resting under table corals, and manta rays gliding through cleaning stations. The reefs are extraordinarily healthy, with dense hard coral gardens, massive sea fans, and walls covered in tunicates and sponges. Walking sharks (epaulette sharks) can be spotted on night dives in the shallows, and the sheer density of fish life — from tiny pygmy seahorses to patrolling blacktip reef sharks — creates an underwater spectacle unlike anywhere else on earth.
Important Information
What's Included
Water Sports Gear (SUPs/Kayaks) · All Food and Snacks
Not Included & Local Fees
Mandatory National Park entrance fees range from 200-300 EUR per person. · Alcoholic Drinks
Airport Transfers
Complimentary shuttle services are provided for all passengers, covering transfers to and from hotels and airports. Pick-up on departure day is arranged either at the airport or hotel lobby, typically between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Drop-off on the final day follows a similar schedule.
Insurance Recommendation
We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment — not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.
Rental Gear
Regulator Assembly: 15 EUR daily · Snorkel Set: 5 EUR daily
Accommodation
Staterooms 2&3
Double • Lower deck
Indulge in comfort aboard the Adelaar with Staterooms 2 and 3. Each thoughtfully designed cabin provides a generous double bed, measuring 200 x 140 cm. For adaptable sleeping, a 200 x 70 cm sofa handily converts into an extra bed, perfect for twin occupancy. Guests will appreciate the convenient amenities, including a nightstand, closet, desk, and plentiful storage space.
Stateroom 4
Double • Lower deck • 2.8 m²
Stateroom 4 offers a restful retreat, complete with a double bed measuring 200 x 140 cm. This cabin provides ample storage, including a nightstand and a closet for personal items. Kindly be aware that twin share arrangements are not available.
Master Suite
Double • Lower deck
Indulge in the Adelaar's Master Suite, offering a spacious double bed (207 x 160 cm) and a comfortable sofa (207 x 70 cm), cleverly converting into an extra twin-share sleeping space. This well-appointed cabin features two nightstands, two closets, a dedicated desk, and generous storage.
Booking & Travel FAQ
How does the booking process work?
Select a cabin and departure on Adelaar, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.
When do I need to pay?
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
What documents will I receive?
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
How do I get to the boat?
Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers — details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.
What certifications do I need?
A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas — we inform you during booking.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability — contact us as soon as possible.
Vessel Technical Overview
Vessel Specifications
Navigation & Safety Systems
What guests say online
How is this overall rating calculated?
The headline score is the simple average of the category scores shown below (Boat, Crew, Value, Diving, Dive sites, etc.), each weighted equally. The review count reflects how many source reviews back the underlying analysis. When no category breakdown is available for a vessel, the headline falls back to the guest-weighted average across source platforms.
Guests consistently describe the Adelaar as an unforgettable and exceptional luxury liveaboard experience, particularly praising its small group size and focus on advanced diving. The vessel is noted for its refined, slower-paced journey with personalized service.
- +Unforgettable and exceptional luxury experience
- +Small group size (8 guests) and advanced diving focus
- +Personalized, seamless, and refined experience
- +Fantastic boat, crew, dives, and food
Based on approximately 27 reviews. Aggregated rating based on reviews from multiple independent dive travel and operator platforms as well as on ratings from our customers. Public statements from diving forums and community platforms may also be incorporated as text into the highlighted praises and critiques. Ratings are independently calculated and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the source platforms.
All routes of this liveaboard
- Komodo Exclusive · 5D/4N
- Komodo Extended & Whale Sharks | Bali - Komodo (Bali - Labuan Bajo) · 8D/7N
- Komodo Extended & Whale Sharks (Bali - Labuan Bajo) · 11D/10N
- Komodo Extended & Whale Sharks | Komodo - Bali (Labuan Bajo - Bali) · 8D/7N
- Komodo National Park · 11D/10N
- Banda Sea & Alor · 11D/10N
- Beyond Komodo & Whale Sharks (Bali - Maumere) · 11D/10N
- Beyond Komodo & Whale Sharks (Maumere - Bali) · 11D/10N
- Triton Bay and Misool · 12D/11N
- Raja Ampat Central & South · 8D/7N
- Raja Ampat & Banda Sea · 11D/10N
- Raja Ampat Central & South · 9D/8N
- Raja Ampat Central & South · 7D/6N
- Banda Sea & Alor · 10D/9N
- Raja Ampat & Triton Bay · 11D/10N
- Raja Ampat & Banda Sea · 10D/9N
- Raja Ampat Central & South · 10D/9N
- Total Raja Ampat · 11D/10N
- Raja Ampat & Banda Sea · 11D/10N
- Banda Sea & Alor · 9D/8N
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