VESSEL CAPACITY
28 GUESTS
14 CABINS
Overview
The wooden schooner, M/V Cheng Ho, is a 33m luxury liveaboard cruising the amazing waters of Indonesia. Cheng Ho schedules diving holidays to the fantastic dive areas of Komodo & Ambon. As a member of the Bali Sea Safari Cruises, Cheng Ho is renowned for excellence in service, food, comfort and relaxation. The vessel is stylish, the accommodations are luxurious and the crew is highly attentive.
Cheng Ho offers 14 cabins spread over three decks, each equipped with en suite bathroom and air conditioning. The onboard restaurant and lounge are also air conditioned and feature a TV and DVD player. Relax and enjoy the tropical views at the top-deck bar and lounge on the sun deck.
MV Cheng Ho is equipped with the latest diving amenities to make your scuba diving adventure hassle free. The expert dive staff is always on hand to ensure divers receive the best service and attention during each dive excursion to create a truly memorable experience. Book online or speak with one of our agents to reserve your Cheng Ho Indonesia liveaboard diving holiday.
Itineraries
3 Day – Komodo National Park
DAY 1
Embarkation, Rinca Island
AM: Upon arrival, you will be picked by the Plataran staff from the airport and transfered to the boat. As you step aboard the beautiful Phinisi Malayeka, you will be warmly welcomed by the staff and served a welcome drink. The boat will then depart for Rinca Island, a journey that will take approximately 3 hours.
PM: Once we arrive, everyone will go off the boat and head to ranger station. From there you’ll begin your thrilling trek to see the legendary Komodo dragons, safely guided by the ranger of the island. You may adjust your time
DAY 2
DAY 3
** Please note this itinerary is subject to change at any time due to, but not limited to; local conditions, weather, strong currents or winds, and any unforeseen reason that may endanger the safety of passengers or crew.
Boat Features
- Laundry Service
- Camera Station
- Daily housekeeping
- Audio & video entertainment
- Library
- Aircon Cabins
- Sun Deck
- Indoor Saloon
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Warm Water Showers
- Custom built for diving
- Charging stations
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Free Internet
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Seaview Cabins
- Kayaks On-Board
- Bar
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Vegetarian Options
- Buffet style
- Beer available
- Snacks All Day
- Vegan Options
- Fine Wines Selection
- Wine Available
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Languages Spoken
The crew speaks English and Japanese.
Diving
- DIN Adaptors
- Nitrox available
- Tech diving
- Rebreather Support
- Tenders for diving
- Sidemount Diving
Gear Rental
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing.
Rental Gear Prices
- BCD 7 USD per day
- Dive Computer 10 USD per day
- Dive Light 8 USD per day
- Fins 5 USD per day
- Full Equipment (with: BCD, Fins, Mask, Regulator, Wetsuit) 35 USD per day
- Mask 5 USD per day
- Nitrox tank 10 USD per tank
- Regulator 7 USD per day
- U/W photo camera rental 20 USD per day
- Wetsuit 7 USD per day
Accommodation
Boat Specifications
- Year built 2002
- Length 33 meters
- Beam 11 meters
- Top speed 10 knots
- Cruising speed 8 knots
- Engines 1 x 447HP Yanmar
- Max guests 24
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x fiberglass and 1 x Viking
- Water capacity 50’000 liters
- Fuel capacity 40’000 liters
Boat Navigation and Safety
- Radar
- Depth Sounder
- GPS
- Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Emergency Rafts
- Life Vests
- Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Oxygen
- First Aid Kits
- Satellite & mobile phones
- Crew trained in first aid
WHAT’S INCLUDED
VAT, Airport/Hotel Transfers, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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