Seven seas liveaboard Indonesia delivers exclusive scuba diving experience. Proposing unique routes, they can host up to 16 guests in 4 double-bed cabins, and 4 twin-bed cabins. True scuba diving liveaboard, Seven Seas provides the best amenities for people in search of high-quality diving, and professionally-run cruising operations.
Purchased in April 2005 by the australian Mark Heighes and Jos Pet, the solid hull is made of the finest ironwood. For the finishing, they hired a boat builder from Sulawesi, who headed the local carpenters team, supervised by a westerner expert. Working closely with the project manager, Tuti Heighes and Lida Pet-Soede (Co-owners) were in charge of improving the design and provide the best amenities. After over a year, Seven Seas liveaboard Indonesia was ready to operate.
Mark Heighes, has spend the past forty years in Indonesia, and is one of the pioneering underwater explorers of the Komodo region. He continues to be hands-on with the Seven Seas, taking responsibility for all onboard operation. With over 300 trips provided, Seven Seas is one of the most experienced scuba diving liveaboard in Indonesia. Exploring the archipelago since nearly two decades, they provide high quality cruises through secrets anchorages and uncharted dive sites. This is the specificity, and the soul of Seven Seas liveaboard Indonesia. Designing unique itineraries, they are the experts of their routes. Eminent Specialist of Komodo and East Flores, they have been exploring every single reef and all the coastlines of the Sunda Islands.
The united crew members work together like a well-oiled machine. The vessels two Captains, have been working with Mark for over twenty years. Many of the other key crew members have been onboard since the launching of Seven Seas. And a cautious management has been implemented over the years. Carefully trained, the crew is very professional, and safety cautious. They will be attentive to every detail, and will always make you feel at home. Mark Heighes is assisted by 2 of the most experienced freelance cruise directors of Indonesia. Turning over, the westerners Foued and Seb are fluent in german, english and french. They are assisted by some eagle-eyed senior local divemasters. This is Seven Seas commitment, for a successful dive trip.
Custom-designed to accommodate up to 16 guests, Seven seas liveaboard Indonesia is perfect for both diving and relaxation. The saloon is on the main deck, and is used as the dining area. Fully air-conditioned, windows can be opened to let the breeze through. A shaded lounging area aft on the upper deck, as well as shaded lounge beds in front of the wheelhouse are great areas for sunsets and cocktails.
The four double & four twin state rooms are finished to a high standard and come with king size beds in the doubles, and large single beds in the twins. The en-suite bathrooms have powerful hot/cold-water showers and wash basins, full sized WC and hairdryer. Two double cabins are situated on the upper deck, commanding panoramic views from the windows.
Seven Seas liveaboard Indonesia has been design to fulfilled the expectations of enthusiast but finical experienced scuba divers. The dive deck is well organized with 24 aluminum 12l tanks available, 2 deck showers, and spaces to rinse cameras and dive gears after each dives. Each diver has his own box to store his personal belongings. Full board Nitrox is available free of charge, and 15 liters can be provided as well. The two 6.5 meters fiber tenders are equipped with twin-40hp engine and ready to whisk you away to the next dive site.
Overall Lenght | 40 meters |
Beam | 9 meters |
Tonnage | 350 tonnes |
Number of Cabins | 8 |
Maximum number of passengers | 16 |
Engine | Mitsubishi 8M22 450HP V8 |
Cruising Speed | 8 knots |
Fuel Capacity | 18 tons |
Water Capacity | 9 tons per day, 2 freshwater-makers |
Radar Furono, Sat Nav. Furono, Sounder RayMarine | Back-up GPS plotter: Navman Tracker |
Radio VHF + SSB +Satelite phone | SPOT tracker/messenger |
2 x twin-40hp 6.5m fibre boats (6 diving guests each) | 1 x inflatable single engine (4 diving guests) |
Twin 9 CFM compressors (Schiffauer) | 24 aluminium 12lt tanks |
12 sets rental dive equipment | snorkeling gears |
Nitrox membrane | Kayaks |