Liveaboard: Ombak Biru Komodo
Where We Stay
Accommodation for our Komodo Islands trip is aboard the Ombak Biru - a traditional wooden schooner with a length of 30 meters and total capacity of 16 people.
The Accommodation
Built locally in South Sulawesi, this luxurious wooden schooner is 30 metres long and has two double deluxe and four twin state rooms. Cruising through the Indonesia archipelago at a speed of between 8–10 knots, you'll be able to enjoy your islet-scattered surrounds in absolute comfort. Please note that bed preferences cannot be guaranteed and will be finalised upon arrival on the yacht at the start of your trip.
Please note sleeping at sea is an entirely different experience to dry land as lapping waves may affect sleeping patterns. Most people will adjust quite quickly but we would advise light-sleepers to bring earbuds. All spaces are offered on a twin share basis.
If you would like to book additional nights’ accommodation at the start or end of your trip, you will need to make your own arrangements.
Room Specific Information
Twin/Double Master Suite, Upper Deck (Cabin 1 or Cabin 8)
The most spacious cabin is the Master Suite, situated on the upper deck. It can be set as 1x queen size bed or 2x twin beds with an en-suite bathroom and can only be booked for double occupancy.
Cabin Amenities:
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Hair Dryer
- Toiletries
- Towels
Deluxe Double Suite Lower Deck (Cabin 2 & 3)
Situated at the lower deck bow, the Deluxe Stateroom is ideal for couples who prefer a double bed setting. It can be set as 1x queen bed with an en-suite bathroom and can only be booked for double occupancy.
Cabin Amenities:
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Hair Dryer
- Toiletries
- Towels
Twin Suite, Lower Deck (Cabin 4, 5 & 6):
Situated on the lower deck, this well-appointed cabin comes with 2x twin bunk style beds and an en-suite bathroom, perfect for those who would like to relive the nostalgic style of sea travel. It can only be booked for double occupancy.
Cabin Amenities:
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Hair Dryer
- Toiletries
- Towels
Liveaboard Information & Facilities
Embarkation and Disembarkation Times
Main Deck
Ombak Biru offers an air-conditioned lounge, filled with comfortable pillows and chairs with an additional upper sun deck. This is an ideal spot for post-swim relaxation, meditation and sunbathing too!
Boat Layout
Main Deck
The main deck houses most of the vessel's facilities. From bow to stern, it comprises of anchor winches, dive deck and outdoor dining area, lounge and indoor dining area, galley, crew quarters, storage and workshop. At the very back of the vessel is the tender deck where the two dive boats are stored for transit. Hot showers and toilet facilities can also be found on this deck.
Upper Deck
The upper deck has an extensive sun lounging area with classic wooden furniture at the front. Just behind this comes the wheelhouse and two crew cabins followed by the Cabins 1 & 8. At the rear is the upper section of the tender deck.
Lower Deck
The lower deck is the main cabin area with four cabins on the port side and four on the starboard. Cabins 2 and 3 have double beds while the others have twin bunks, all with en-suite bathrooms. The compressor and nitrox system room as well as the engine and genset room are situated towards the stern along with some crew quarters and storage areas.
Travel Plugs & Electricity
There is no confirmed Wi-Fi internet access on the boat. The boat houses 220 v electricity supply, with two-pin European standard sockets.
For a useful source of information on the different electrical outlets, electrical plugs, and electric sockets, please visit www.worldstandards.eu
Food and Drink
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on your trip are included as part of your package and are prepared on the Liveaboard by our very own onboard chef.
Mineral water, juice, tea and coffee are also included in the price of your holiday. Beer and soft drinks are available to be purchased on board and are charged locally at the end of your trip. All other alcoholic drinks, including wine and spirits, can be bought at Duty Free and brought on board at the start of your trip.
Dining Area
Enjoy a spacious outdoor dining area on the stern of the vessel, surrounded by cushions for group meals. A delicious variety of cuisines are served on-board – from popular Western specialties, a buffet of Indonesian flavours, to American, Continental and Asian favourites for breakfast.
Dietary Requirements
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking. There is a section to complete within the profile details of your SwimTrek account requesting dietary requirements, which will also allow you to notify us of any dietary preferences.
While we will do our best to accommodate these requests, due to the remote location of many of our trips, this cannot always be guaranteed, and allergens may be present. Should this be a cause for concern, and you have no safe solution available please reconsider your intent to travel.
If you have either a requirement or preference for specific food or drinks which may be difficult to source on location, we strongly recommend bringing these with you.
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