Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

The Seven Seas

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Traditional 40 m Buginese schooner, operating since 2006Maximum 14 guests in eight en-suite cabinsUp to 4 dives a day, Nitrox and 15 litre tanks includedPark and port fees included in the cruise priceKomodo, Alor, Forgotten Islands, Banda Sea, Triton Bay and Raja AmpatStarlink WiFi in all cabins and common areas

About The Seven Seas

The Seven Seas is a 40-metre traditional Buginese schooner built on an ironwood hull and operating since 2006, one of the pioneering liveaboards of eastern Indonesia. She takes a maximum of 14 guests in eight air-conditioned en-suite cabins over three decks, with a large sun deck, shaded lounges and a spacious dive deck with three tenders. Cruises cover Komodo and Sumbawa, East of Flores and Alor, the Forgotten Islands, the Banda Sea, Triton Bay and Raja Ampat, with up to four dives a day and Nitrox included.

USD 564 /day

Next departure 22 Dec 2026 · 8 spots left

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  • 3Dec
    03 Dec – 15 Dec13D / 12N · up to 44 dives
    Triton Bay · Kaimana → Kaimana
    from USD 7.140 /person
    Full
  • 22Dec
    22 Dec – 02 Jan12D / 11N · up to 40 dives
    Raja Ampat · Sorong → Sorong
    Available
    from USD 6.765 /person

Included

  • Port clearance and park entry fees
  • Four meals a day and snacks
  • Tea / coffee and drinking water
  • Welcome cocktails
  • Up to 4 dives a day with dive masters
  • Tanks / weights and weight belts
  • Nitrox
  • 15 litre tanks when available
  • Kayaks / paddle boards and speedboat tours
  • Airport transfers on embarkation and disembarkation days
  • Starlink WiFi
  • One laundry bag per guest
  • Towels and toiletries
  • Air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom

Required extras

  • !Possible fuel surcharge: up to USD 20 per person per night
  • !confirmed up to 30 days before departure
  • !Dive accident insurance (DAN or equivalent)
  • !mandatory
  • !Flights
  • !Hotels and meals before or after the cruise
  • !Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
  • !Equipment rental
  • !Dive and medical insurance
  • !Visa
  • !Extra laundry
  • !Guided tours
  • !Crew gratuities
  • !Possible fuel surcharge

Optional extras

  • +Dive equipment rental: BCD / regulator / wetsuit / computer USD 10 per day each
  • +full set USD 30 per day
  • +Dive light: USD 8 per day
  • +Soft drinks USD 2
  • +beer USD 4
  • +wine USD 50-80 per bottle
  • +spirits USD 10 per glass
  • +Satellite phone: USD 4 per minute
  • +Crew gratuities (suggested 10 percent of the cruise rate)
  • +11 percent VAT applies to onboard extras

Cabins

  • Lower Deck Double (king bed)
    Lower Deck Double (king bed)
    Double · sleeps 2 · Lower Deck
    Private bathroom · from 6.765 USD/person
  • Lower Deck Single
    Lower Deck Single
    Single · sleeps 1 · Lower Deck
    Private bathroom · from 6.765 USD/person
  • Lower Deck Twin Bunk
    Lower Deck Twin Bunk
    Twin · sleeps 2 · Lower Deck
    Private bathroom · from 6.765 USD/person
  • Upper Deck Double (king bed)
    Upper Deck Double (king bed)
    Double · sleeps 2 · Upper Deck
    Private bathroom · from 6.765 USD/person

Boat specifications

Year built
2006
Length
40 m
Beam
8 m
Cruising speed
8 kn
Engines
Mitsubishi 8M22 450 HP V8
Max guests
14
Cabins
8
Min. certification
Open Water
Beam
8 m
Crew
15
Hull
Ironwood
Type
Traditional Buginese schooner (phinisi)
Engine
Mitsubishi 8M22 450 HP V8
Tenders
2 x twin-engine 6.5 m and 1 single-engine
Tonnage
250
Fresh water
2 fresh water makers, 9 tons per day
Entertainment
Smart TV, stereo, Starlink WiFi
Fuel capacity
18 tons
Cruising speed
8 knots
Length overall
40 m

Gear rental: Rental on board: BCD, regulator, wetsuit or dive computer USD 10 per day each, full set USD 30 per day, dive light USD 8 per day. Order in advance with your sizes.

Payments: Prices in USD per person per night, multiplied by the number of nights. Port clearance, park and village fees are included. A fuel surcharge of up to USD 20 per person per night may be applied up to 30 days before departure.

Boat features

  • 40 m overall, 8 m beam, 250 tons
  • Ironwood hull built in the South Sulawesi tradition
  • Eight air-conditioned en-suite cabins with hot showers
  • Air-conditioned lounge and dining area
  • Large sun deck with day beds and outdoor dining
  • Shaded lounge on the upper deck
  • Camera preparation table and charging
  • Six double sea kayaks and stand up paddle boards

Food & drinks

  • Four meals a day and snacks
  • Buffets prepared in a fully equipped galley
  • Welcome cocktails
  • Tea, Indonesian coffee and drinking water included
  • Beach barbecue when conditions allow
  • Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits available at extra cost (guests can bring their own)

Diving on board

  • Up to 4 dives a day: 3 day dives and a night dive
  • Dive masters on every dive
  • Nitrox included
  • 15 litre tanks included when available
  • Two Schiffauer compressors, 24 aluminium 12 litre tanks
  • Three dive tenders: two twin-engine 6.5 m boats and a single-engine boat
  • Rental dive and snorkel equipment on board
  • Dive insurance (DAN or similar) required

Navigation & safety

  • Furuno radar and satellite navigation
  • RayMarine sounder and back-up GPS plotter
  • Iridium satellite phone, SSB and VHF
  • SPOT tracker
  • Two 20-person life rafts
  • 40 adult and 10 infant life jackets
  • AED defibrillator

Languages spoken on board

EnglishIndonesian

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

The Seven Seas deck plan
The Seven Seas deck plan