True Luxury Yacht Experience. Spectacular Diving. TRUE LUXURY YACHT EXPERIENCE & SPECTACULAR DIVING If I had to summarize my experience aboard Adelaar in one sentence: an impeccably maintained yacht with a private luxury feel, gourmet-level food, flawless service, and world-class diving. This was my seventh liveaboard trip in Indonesia and my first time on Adelaar. I’ve dived Raja Ampat before, but this was my first time in Misool — and I’ve done the Banda Sea a few times. My husband and I joined the Sorong–Ambon (Raja Ampat + Banda Sea) crossing itinerary (April 4–15, 2025), and it exceeded all expectations. THE BOAT: The yacht felt even more spacious than the pictures suggest, and the condition was impeccable — a rarity in this industry, where photos often oversell reality. With only five guests onboard (capacity is eight), the experience felt like a private charter, with plenty of space and quiet elegance throughout. OUR CABIN: Beautifully and thoughtfully designed, always cool and dry (even without the A/C running), and with ample storage — something I’ve often found lacking on other liveaboards. Water pressure and hot water were consistently excellent. The large-screen TV with a curated movie library was an unexpected luxury I ended up using daily. THE FOOD: Hands down, the best food I’ve had on a liveaboard. They catered perfectly to my dietary restrictions (I’m a pescatarian with a peanut allergy), and every dish — a mix of Indonesian and Western — was generous, balanced, and beautifully plated. Highlights were the crème brûlée, panna cotta, and chocolate mousse. Breakfast was à la carte with everything from full English to congee, pancakes, and more. THE CREW & DIVING EXPERIENCE: Professional, experienced, and discreet — they made every day feel effortless. Gear setup was fully handled by the crew, so all we had to do was slip into our wetsuits and hop onto the tenders. The dive deck was spacious, well-organized, and the groups small, making every dive feel personal. Briefings were clear, and the guides were attentive and knowledgeable. THE CRUISING: Smooth and quiet — even when crossing the Banda Sea. Unlike wooden phinisis, Adelaar’s steel hull made for silent nights and restful sleep, with none of the usual creaks and rattles. THE ITINERARY (RAJA AMPAT & BANDA SEA): Absolutely incredible. Pristine reefs, excellent visibility (often over 40m), and mind-blowing biodiversity — massive schools of jacks, barracuda, and trevally on almost every dive, plus manta rays, bumphead parrotfish, reef sharks, and even a hammerhead. Tons of macro: pygmy seahorses, crabs, shrimps, and even a blue-ringed octopus sighting. The trip ended in Ambon’s muck diving paradise, where we spotted cuttlefish, leaf fish, longhorn cowfish, and more. INTERNET: Complimentary 1GB Starlink WiFi was more than enough to check emails and messages (extra data available to purchase). FINAL THOUGHT: If you’re a dive liveaboard enthusiast looking for comfort both above and below the surface, Adelaar is in a league of its own. Will I return? Absolutely. It will be hard to dive with another liveaboard after experiencing Adelaar, and this itinerary was so diverse I’d happily do it again — even though I’m also eyeing their other routes around Indonesia, especially where they swim with Whale Sharks in Sumbawa!
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Aussiejack1
12/20/2024
Amazing Dive Staff If you are looking for an amazing diving trip / liveaboard, in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, this is the place for you! The ship with its rich history was amazing and completely updated and comfortable. The master suite is spacious and has all the amenities one needs. The food is a combination of Indonesian and Western cuisine. They catered to my gluten free husband very well. The breakfasts are made to order nad delicious. The homemade desserts were excellent. But what made the trip truly exceptional was the dive staff, Julien and Thalia. They were very professional and familiar with the area. Julien gave us the run down on the boat and we did our enhanced air (Nitrox) course with him. Thalia is an exceptional young lady, her dive skills and assistance as Dive Master are excellent. Her mastery of the Indonesian language is impressive. The crew assisting with the dive equipment very also very good. I highly recommend this livaboard, in the most beautiful part of the world!
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João M
12/18/2024
Adelaar / Raja Ampat Exquisite liveaboard, very experienced and pleasant crew, priviled and history-rich ship, serving an amazing array of diving spots. We cycled the world to dive on the Adelaar and would (will?) do so again. High marks for the dive guides, Julien and Thalia.
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71htravels
10/25/2024
Just avoid them I am sad to say I cannot recommend this liveaboard and having spent a fortune going I cannot begin to tell you how much I still regret going months later. Firstly, the boat is extremely uncomfortable and as an avid sailor that says a lot. My room and bed were vibrating constantly because it was over the engine which they leave on all the time for the air conditioning. Every morning the smell of petrol filled the room. Although I paid a single supplement, a free upgrade was given to a couple who were in a smaller room and so it was not possible for me to change rooms. It was extremely difficult to sleep which made the trip feel a little like a prison. But by far the worst part was the lack of diving professionalism. They gave an itinerary in the booking which I knew was subject to change but I later discovered was just a lie (the guide said that they never dive the indicated southern sites at that time of year-so why include them at all?). The briefings were the worst I have ever had and with a big difference in dive levels we were very unprepared for the currents in Komodo. They should have had plan B's and instead we were often running out of air due to "surprises". At one point a guide seemed to be narking on a dive and was swimming randomly in a strange direction. We managed to catch him to bring him back but it did not feel safe. They also promote themselves as "eco" and somehow up with conservation but that was also a lie. The whale shark stop we did was just a big tourist bait stop and was very sad. I don't know if there are better liveaboard guides out there but I know for a fact there are less expensive luxury boats with more comfort. There were 3 others I was looking at that I wish I had booked so badly. Many had more divers but seeing the boats around Komodo I could just tell they were more professional and often wish I could jump across. Finally I asked for a refund of the single supplement as a gesture of goodwill because they were not full, gave a free upgrade to a couple and I had had such a hard time sleeping. Not only did they refuse but they were incredibly rude, ignored me at points, called me a liar (until I showed them our messages in writing) and were generally awful. They know nothing of hospitality or even just being gracious and are clearly struggling as a result. I recommend avoiding this liveaboard.
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edwards396
10/21/2024
Warning ⚠️ after this it will be hard for any other live aboard to live up to your expectations. This is not a typical liveaboard. First of all, a floating piece of history first built in 1902.. this vessel has touched my people's lives. The owners love this vessel and it shows in every detail. The cabins are fantastic. As these are a maximum of 8 dive speakers for itself. In 20 years of diving I have not come across such a magic experience. I could go into extensive details about everything but I think you should just experience it for yourself.
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InuYasha1203
10/08/2024
Best and Luxury Liveaboard in Indonesia We’re board this for Maumere to Ambon passing thru Banda Sea for 10 days. From the booking process up to our departure. I cant praise them enough as the best customer services and experiences, and beyond my ecxpectations. The boat is beautiful and the food is delicious, they make sure we have full belly everyday. On diving, the cruise director and his assistant, make sure our dive site is beautiful and safety is number one. If you look for best liveaboard experience in Indonesia, this is the boat you looking for.
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Connector83351
9/21/2024
Superbe croisière et belles plongées I just came back from a 10-day cruise between Bali and Komodo, in this superb boat. It was a very nice cruise, with a quality crew, kind and caring. Thank you all for making this trip so beautiful. We had some great unforgettable dives, especially Requin baleines, mantas and so many other things. Everything was great. Thank you to the guides for their support! Now we know that there is a lot of currents in Komodo :)
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Rhianne J
9/17/2024
Breathtaking diving. Fabulous service. Beautiful ship I cannot rate the Adelaar highly enough! our Komodo’s trip was beyond our expectations. The ship is exquisite and the cabins are very well appointed, with more storage than I have ever experienced on a liveaboard. Every single member of the crew, go above and beyond, to provide the premium experience Their knowledge of the dive sites, currents and tides, along with reinforcing the ‘no hook, no gloves’ rules of Komodo National Park was truely impressive, and I certainly learned a lot. Despite being on a schedule, the crew went out of their way to flex, and to make our experience perfect. 2nd snorkel with the Whale sharks after breakfast - no problem. We would love to dive ‘shotgun’ again - no problem. My partner is heavier on air bigger tank - no problem. The food was delicious,fresh and varied, and plentiful. I cannot begin to imagine how they provision for an 11 day trip, and provide that standard of catering. Our amazing steward Wayau catered to our every need. The whole trip was seamless. Rock Star diving!
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lisamV8325KC
4/20/2024
Adelaar is just Amazing! I own Dive N Ride Adventures and chartered the Adelaar to retrace a scuba trip I took in the 1990s in Indonesia. At that time, there were no reliable GPSes to mark sites, and we played a lot of our site selection by the whim of the wind and the sea. I had a small-scale map of the trip, estimating where my dive sites were. On this 10-day trip, we visited Komodo National Park and the area around Selayar to dive. The things we saw were very diverse—from Pygmy Seahorses to Whale Sharks! The sites were not a disappointment at all; they exceeded my expectations. The boat was quite comfortable. There were several things that I would change if I were the owner, but they did not really impede my clients' enjoyment of the trip. The boat even seems quite stable when heavy seas are experienced. The crew and the cruise managers were OUTSTANDING! They met my expectations and more. They were attentive and very concerned for our safety and our enjoyment. I left the trip feeling that I was leaving my family. All in all, it was a fabulous experience. I hope to be able to charter the ship again!
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True Luxury Yacht Experience. Spectacular Diving. TRUE LUXURY YACHT EXPERIENCE & SPECTACULAR DIVING If I had to summarize my experience aboard Adelaar in one sentence: an impeccably maintained yacht with a private luxury feel, gourmet-level food, flawless service, and world-class diving. This was my seventh liveaboard trip in Indonesia and my first time on Adelaar. I’ve dived Raja Ampat before, but this was my first time in Misool — and I’ve done the Banda Sea a few times. My husband and I joined the Sorong–Ambon (Raja Ampat + Banda Sea) crossing itinerary (April 4–15, 2025), and it exceeded all expectations. THE BOAT: The yacht felt even more spacious than the pictures suggest, and the condition was impeccable — a rarity in this industry, where photos often oversell reality. With only five guests onboard (capacity is eight), the experience felt like a private charter, with plenty of space and quiet elegance throughout. OUR CABIN: Beautifully and thoughtfully designed, always cool and dry (even without the A/C running), and with ample storage — something I’ve often found lacking on other liveaboards. Water pressure and hot water were consistently excellent. The large-screen TV with a curated movie library was an unexpected luxury I ended up using daily. THE FOOD: Hands down, the best food I’ve had on a liveaboard. They catered perfectly to my dietary restrictions (I’m a pescatarian with a peanut allergy), and every dish — a mix of Indonesian and Western — was generous, balanced, and beautifully plated. Highlights were the crème brûlée, panna cotta, and chocolate mousse. Breakfast was à la carte with everything from full English to congee, pancakes, and more. THE CREW & DIVING EXPERIENCE: Professional, experienced, and discreet — they made every day feel effortless. Gear setup was fully handled by the crew, so all we had to do was slip into our wetsuits and hop onto the tenders. The dive deck was spacious, well-organized, and the groups small, making every dive feel personal. Briefings were clear, and the guides were attentive and knowledgeable. THE CRUISING: Smooth and quiet — even when crossing the Banda Sea. Unlike wooden phinisis, Adelaar’s steel hull made for silent nights and restful sleep, with none of the usual creaks and rattles. THE ITINERARY (RAJA AMPAT & BANDA SEA): Absolutely incredible. Pristine reefs, excellent visibility (often over 40m), and mind-blowing biodiversity — massive schools of jacks, barracuda, and trevally on almost every dive, plus manta rays, bumphead parrotfish, reef sharks, and even a hammerhead. Tons of macro: pygmy seahorses, crabs, shrimps, and even a blue-ringed octopus sighting. The trip ended in Ambon’s muck diving paradise, where we spotted cuttlefish, leaf fish, longhorn cowfish, and more. INTERNET: Complimentary 1GB Starlink WiFi was more than enough to check emails and messages (extra data available to purchase). FINAL THOUGHT: If you’re a dive liveaboard enthusiast looking for comfort both above and below the surface, Adelaar is in a league of its own. Will I return? Absolutely. It will be hard to dive with another liveaboard after experiencing Adelaar, and this itinerary was so diverse I’d happily do it again — even though I’m also eyeing their other routes around Indonesia, especially where they swim with Whale Sharks in Sumbawa!
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AdindaRK5/11/2025
Amazing Dive Staff If you are looking for an amazing diving trip / liveaboard, in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, this is the place for you! The ship with its rich history was amazing and completely updated and comfortable. The master suite is spacious and has all the amenities one needs. The food is a combination of Indonesian and Western cuisine. They catered to my gluten free husband very well. The breakfasts are made to order nad delicious. The homemade desserts were excellent. But what made the trip truly exceptional was the dive staff, Julien and Thalia. They were very professional and familiar with the area. Julien gave us the run down on the boat and we did our enhanced air (Nitrox) course with him. Thalia is an exceptional young lady, her dive skills and assistance as Dive Master are excellent. Her mastery of the Indonesian language is impressive. The crew assisting with the dive equipment very also very good. I highly recommend this livaboard, in the most beautiful part of the world!
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Aussiejack112/20/2024
Adelaar / Raja Ampat Exquisite liveaboard, very experienced and pleasant crew, priviled and history-rich ship, serving an amazing array of diving spots. We cycled the world to dive on the Adelaar and would (will?) do so again. High marks for the dive guides, Julien and Thalia.
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