About The Liveaboards
From our home port of Benoa in Bali Kararu Dive Voyages operates three luxury liveaboard dive vessels, the KLM Aurora, the KLM Sea Safari VIII and the KLM Cheng Ho. All of these vessels are traditional Phinisi schooners which have been extensively customized and equipped to suit long range live aboard scuba diving and underwater photography expeditions in Indonesia.
The classic elegance of their solid iron wood hull and teak wood interior combined with spacious luxurious air conditioned cabins and modern safety, navigation and diving equipment make these vessels the superior choice amongst liveaboard dive vessels in Indonesia.
KLM Aurora
The KLM Aurora is one of Indonesia's most elegant and luxurious Liveaboard vessel. Built in 2009 with speed, safety and comfort in mind, the ship spans an impressive 42 meters long and 9 meters wide, all powered by a 420 hp Mitsubishi marine engine. The elegance of her solid iron wood hull and teak wood interior combined with luxurious air conditioned cabins and modern safety, navigation and diving equipment make her the superior choice amongst liveaboard dive vessels in Indonesia. The KLM Aurora is our new dedicated vessel for all scheduled cruises throughout the incredible Indonesian Archipelago. |
KLM Sea safari VIII
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The KLM Sea Safari VIII is one of Indonesia's largest and most spacious Phinisi liveaboard. One of the very few dive vessels in Indonesia built according to international marine class specifications, the ship spans an impressive 44 meters long and 10 meters wide providing guests with an abundance of space. The Sea Safari VIII is available for charters in the Far East of the Indonesian Archipelago including the Raja Ampat region. She can be chartered for a minimum of 16 divers and her schedule is flexible. Please contact us directly for pricing and schedule options. |
KLM Cheng Ho
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The Cheng Ho is named after the famous Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat and fleet admiral who played an important part in Asia's maritime history. Years before Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean looking for a water route to Asia he was exploring the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific. With a length of 49 meters, a beam of 11 meters, three decks and 13 cabins this liveaboard offers total comfort and plenty of room for even the largest group of divers. The KLM Cheng Ho is available for charter cruises in the Komodo region with groups of 17-20 divers only. Her schedule is flexible so please contact us directly for pricing and schedule options. |
Facilities & Services
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All Kararu liveaboards have been extensively customized and equipped to suit long range live aboard scuba diving and underwater photography expeditions in the remote frontiers of Eastern Indonesia. All cabins and staterooms are equipped with private bathrooms, ample hot water, individual air-conditioning units, surge protectors that accept a wide range of plugs and wireless satellite based email. With a very high staff to guest ratio on board service is excellent, onboard massages are available. Languages spoken include German, French, Spanish, Italian, Indonesian and English.The cabins are cleaned daily with a turn down service at night. |
A Typical Day on Board
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A typical day on one of the Kararu Dive Voyages liveaboards offers a simple and relaxing lifestyle on a spacious dive vessel while visiting and diving some of Indonesia's most amazing dive destinations. The day begins at around 6:30 am with first breakfast, consisting of fresh croissants, assorted fruits, cereal, tea or coffee and fresh juice. We gear up for the first dive of the day about 7:45. After the first dive it's time for second breakfast which is cooked to your order. |
scuba diving from the liveaboard
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Live aboard scuba diving is absolutely the best way to dive and diving has never been easier than from the comfort of Kararu's live aboard. There is always at least two fully qualified and locally experienced expatriate dive instructors on each cruise plus Indonesian dive guides. |
