Ilike, Indonesia
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9.0 Superb
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- Nitrox available
- from $ 268 / day
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“The manager made a huge effort to make sure we beat the crowds to the more popular dive sites. Dive briefings were highly detailed”
Highlights
- Diverse itineraries covering top dive areas
- Spacious dive deck with underwater camera area
- Indonesian and International cuisine
The beautiful Ilike Indonesia is a traditional phinisi offering year-round trips in the stunning Indonesian archipelago. Itineraries cover dive areas such as Raja Ampat, East Flores, the Forgotten Islands, Alor, Triton Bay, and Komodo National Park and vary from short 5-night trips to longer 13-night trips. Onboard dive facilities include the spacious dive deck at the front of the boat, underwater camera setup and preparation area, 2 dive tenders for pick up and drop off, and nitrox for those certified (extra charge).
Topside, the MSY Ilike liveaboard caters to just 16 guests in 8 cabins. Each cabin has air-conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, and port holes. Social areas include an indoor seating area and a spacious sundeck with loungers and hammocks - the perfect place to relax in-between dives or unwind with a cocktail at the end of the day whilst enjoying the spectacular Indonesian sunsets. The onboard chef freshly prepares meals - a mix of Indonesian and International cuisine, which will be served in either the salon with an open kitchen or the outdoor seating area protected from the wind.
Let the experienced and professional crew of the MSY Ilike Indonesia help you create a dive holiday to remember in this special part of the world. Book online today.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (15-110 EUR per trip), Park, Port and Fuel Fees (30 EUR per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Ilike Reviews
- 9.0 Superb
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Vessel
8.6
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Crew
8.6
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Food
9.6
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Diving
9.2
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Value
8.9
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Brendan E
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United States
Excellent all-around service, especially on dive planning
The manager made a huge effort to make sure we beat the crowds to the more popular dive sites. Dive briefings were highly detailed
- Recommended for
- Food, dive planning, cleanliness
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kathleen A
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United States
The most amazing trip of a lifetime
I cannot say enough about the crew and the adventure. Everything was carefully choreographed to ensure that you had the best experience. The crew went to great lengths to ensure that we were able to enjoy diving and I felt absolutely loved and cared for. It was an experience I’ve not had on any other live aboard and I’ve done many. Everything you needed was at your fingertips and everyone treated you as though you were the most special passenger. I was a solo traveler, but felt right at home. I was nervous to drive as I hadn’t been diving for a long time. Guides and the dive briefings were fabulous. Everyone was there to make sure I was safe and had an experience of a lifetime. I laughed so much. It was as though we were on a luxury boat without the cost. Everything you needed was done for you. You just had to breathe and jump into the water. If you want to experience the real treasures of Raja Ampat - this ship and its crew are for you. I will go again with this company - something I’ve never done before, because the experience was so profound.
- Recommended for
- Staff, boat, diving professionalism
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- 8.0 Very good
- John L
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United States
The dive guides and ships crew were excellent! Their service and hard work made the trip exceptional. The weak spot was the chef: either chicken or makerel and white rice for nearly every lunch and d
Koon, Misool, Blue magic and Melissa's Garden in Central Raja Ampat... and the crew lead by Jan: a superb cruise manager. Always organized and very punctual.
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- Excellent service, crew had tanks always ready, very consistent NO2 mix and carried the tanks, cameras, etc to the tenders for each diver 3-4 dives per day. The dive sites were excellent.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- vincent L
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United States
Excellent and unforgettable
On last date with sunset dinner and celebrate safe diving!
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- Diving guide, crews devoution, safety
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Sean C
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United States
Indo Diving
Plenty of diving with crew handling everything well. Cabins are basic which is fine as you just need to lay down and sleep. Plenty of food is available throughout the day.
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- Corals, dive locations and crew
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Thomas O
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United States
Excellent liveaboard with excellent staff and comfort.
The long dives and the spacious boat with a very accommodating staff.
- Recommended for
- 70 minute dives, great staff, and spacious.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Owen P
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United States
Great tour, great crew, terrible visibility. Don't go in October
Schools of bluefish swirling as we moved our arms. It was like they were hugging us.
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- We always beat the other boat's customers into the water. We had air conditioning in the cabins and so did the crew. Interesting land excursions.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Lisa K
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United States
The best diving in the world!
The biggest schools of fish I've ever seen- a "tornado" of jacks, loads and loads of glass fish all around the bommies, and the most colorful, vibrant corals. Of all the places in the world I've dove, this was my most favorite and worth the 40+ hours of air travel to get here!~
- Recommended for
- Huge schools of fish, great friends, super fun crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jonathan L
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United States
Five-star service, five-star treatment and five-star diving.
The diving in Misool was world-class, as were our dive guides. The muck diving later on was fantastic and steaming up to and stopping and swimming on the Equator was a unique experience.
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- The diving, the diving and the diving
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- 6.8 Review score
- Benita C
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Australia
Enjoyable trip off the regular dive circuit
I went on a very enjoyable trip to Derawan with Ilike in June 2024 with a mix of European, American and Asian guests. The service of the crew was outstanding- from helping you get into wetsuits to having a hot towel and hot chocolate after night dives, they really went the extra mile. Lots of nice small things like having towels (washed and changed throughout the trip) ready for you after each dive, a change of linen during the trip and daily cleaning made for extra comforts. Cabins were comfortable although showing a bit of wear (eg AC isn't so cold) as the boat is about to be renovated. I enjoyed the diving although it wasn't Indonesia's best- I appreciated visiting a new location and a dive with hammerheads and whale sharks made the trip. Dive guides were great and diving safe and well organized. Dive deck is huge and heaps of space for everyone. Unfortunately the main meals were not on par with the service in other areas, the menu lacked diversity and was often quite lacklustre. I understand it is difficult to source ingredients in some parts of Indonesia but perhaps more local ingredients would work instead of a quite European meat and veg type menu. Snacks were good however! One key annoyance was the lack of a credit card machine- you have to pay cash for a sizable amount of fees/expenses not included in the initial liveaboard cost. I also found the optional extras quite expensive (eg soft drinks 3 euro) and everything is set in euro.
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- Crew service was outstanding. Dive guides and dive system very well run. Unique dive itinerary off the regular circuit.
