Tambora Liveaboard Diving Review Indonesia Raja Ampat
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Deal DateDiscountLiveaboard Discount TotalPrice Before DiscountPrice After DiscountTour DaysLiveaboard Discounted TourGroup booking discountLiveaboard Country
1170Liveaboard/View OfferTambora LiveaboardDeal Date23/06/2025Discount10%Liveaboard Discount Total£323Price Before Discount£3,228.00Price After Discount£2,905.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourMisool, South Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryIndonesia
1169Liveaboard/View OfferTambora LiveaboardDeal Date13/06/2025Discount30%Liveaboard Discount Total£976Price Before Discount£3,255.00Price After Discount£2,279.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourCentral Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryIndonesia
1168Liveaboard/View OfferTambora LiveaboardDeal Date01/06/2025Discount30%Liveaboard Discount Total£1,395Price Before Discount£4,650.00Price After Discount£3,255.00Tour Days11daysLiveaboard Discounted TourBest of Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryIndonesia
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Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Indonesia; 8. Pay for your Tambora liveaboard trip.
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Tambora Liveaboard is a 42m (138f) Indonesia Raja Ampat boat for diving safaris for up to 16 guests enjoying 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.8 out of 10 and is rated 'Fabulous' (SDE Lux Rating 85%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 85% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a fabulous Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, take a look at the Tambora diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Tambora liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.8 out of 10, and is rated "Fabulous".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 6 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 6 out of 7, Food Luxury: 10 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 8 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 44 out of 52, or 85% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Raja Ampat Tambora Liveaboard costs from £258 per day ($315/€294)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Tambora Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Tambora Liveaboard include: no diving courses.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Tambora liveaboard is 42 metres (138 feet) long, has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 16 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Tambora Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Tambora Liveaboard).
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Tambora Liveaboard, please visit this link: Tambora Liveaboard.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Tambora, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Tambora Liveaboard.
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
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Flexible BookingThis liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Indonesia dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Tambora Liveaboard has 44 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 85%) possible benefits and features. This total of 85% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Tambora liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (67%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Tambora liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (100%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Tambora liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: YES.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Tambora liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (86%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Tambora liveaboard has 10 out of 11 'Food Features' (91%) and include: BBQ Area: YES; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Set Menu Dinner).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Tambora liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Drink Features' (89%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Tambora liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Excellent crew and and Cruise director, fantastic dive sites and great food. The quality and beauty of the ship, the dives, and the impeccable food combined with outstanding friendly service made this trip fantastic.” Recommended for: cabin, great diving tour and comfort of the auxiliary aluminum boats.
Customer Review Byjulio A, from: Spain scored the Tambora Liveaboard 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Tambora Liveaboard.
”Brilliant trip out of Sorong. Really every dive was outstanding. I’ve done 5 liveaboards and have 400+ dives, but this was the best. Of course the amazing diving and weather certainly added to the experience. The crew did a great job and the food was the best of the boats I’ve been on. So good, I’ve already booked another trip on the Tambora.” Recommended for: Absolutely brilliant diving, great crew and supper food.
Customer Review ByCharles G, from: United States scored the Tambora Liveaboard 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Tambora Liveaboard.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Tambora Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Tambora Liveaboard to find out how to get from to join the Tambora Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Tambora liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Tambora dive boat.
Itinerary 1 TitleScuba Diving in Raja Ampat with the Tambora Liveaboard, Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 (Rays)
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 32 times in total on the Tambora liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Tambora liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Tambora liveaboard for your dive trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Tambora liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: YES; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Tambora Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Indonesia liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Indonesia liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Tambora Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Epaulette Shark, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Wobbegong Shark, Zebra Shark.
Video TitleThis is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity - Breathtaking dives in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Kri Island, Indonesian coral reefs. As part of Coral Triangle Raja Ampat in West Papua has the highest biodiversity and the most colourful reefs
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the Tambora liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Extra Dives, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Internet, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Laundry Service, Naturalist Guide, Night Dives, Port Fees, Pressing Service, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Soft Drinks, Soft Drinks At Meal Times, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Tambora liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Massage, Nitrox, Yoga.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Tambora liveaboard: Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length42 metres (138 feet).
Maximum Guests16
Cabins and BathroomsThe Tambora dive boat has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Tambora has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Tambora liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: YES.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Tambora liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Tambora liveaboard has 6 out of 17 (i.e. 35%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: YES; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Tambora liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Tambora liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Tambora liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Indonesian.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 32 dives on the Tambora Indonesia liveaboard from £258/day ($315/€294) & rated 8.8 + SDE Lux Rated 85%. Up to 16 divers on a 42m 138f dive boat with 8 cabins, 8 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Tambora Liveaboard for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Tambora diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Tambora Liveaboard. But if you want to compare this Indonesia liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Indonesia, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Indonesia liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Indonesia" in the search box:
Searchable Liveaboard CountriesCountries you can search for liveaboards include: Antarctica, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Fiji, Galapagos, Honduras, Indonesia, Maldives, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Polynesia, Portugal, Red Sea, Similan Islands, Solomon Islands, St. Maaten, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, Virgin Islands (If you want to search a country other than "Indonesia", simply copy and past the country name from this list instead).
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Tambora Liveaboard, please visit this link: Tambora Liveaboard.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Tambora Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
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Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Tambora liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
Tambora Liveaboard Diving Review Indonesia Raja Ampat
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.