

Adelaar is not only one of the best luxury Komodo diving liveaboards, the boat has plenty of history. Unlike many other Indonesia liveaboard diving boats that are newly-built Phinisi schooners, Adelaar is more than 100 years old. Of course, the boat has undergone a recent complete transformation to turn it into a full-service diving liveaboard, complete with Nitrox and all the latest navigation, safety and communication facilities.
Although first built in The Netherlands in 1902, Adelaar is now a fully-functional scuba diving liveaboard in Indonesia. The boat has sailed the world, been confiscated and used by The Germans during World War II, won Tall Ship races, renamed and renovated. Since a recent complete renovation, Adelaar is possibly the most-luxurious Komodo liveaboard for no more than 8 very lucky guests (although up to 11 can join in special circumstances). Each guest can choose between three cabins types, all of which are beautifully furnished, with marble en suite bathrooms, rugs, flat-screen televisions, and of course individually-controlled air conditioning. The Master Cabin has a large double bed, a sofa that can also be used as a bed, a huge flat-screen television, and plenty of shelves, cupboards & more. Staterooms 2 & 3 are also equipped with sofas, shelves, a work desk, decadent bathrooms and large tvs. Stateroom 4 would be a master cabin on almost any other scuba diving liveaboard in Indonesia or elsewhere. However, only when compared to Adelaar’s other cabins, do we need to mention that it is slightly smaller. All of Adelaar’s cabins are delightfully appointed, and include touches which include room-service telephones, polished teak panelling, marble bathrooms and ornamental details all around.
In addition to the wonderful cabins, Adelaar has communal areas that are equally inviting for the lucky guests on board. These include an air-conditioned saloon lounge area on the cabins’ deck, plus indoor and outdoor dining areas. The staff and crew also have comfortable accommodation in other areas of the boat. This enables them to always be able to offer the unbeatable service that Adelaar is famous for. Services include exquisite local and western cuisine, dive advice including the locations, marine life and equipment, plus instinctively knowing what each guest’s needs are at any given moment. After diving around some of the best dive sites in the world, guests need something to look forward to after leaving the water, and Adelaar guests certainly have. Also, Adelaar has a good selection of watersport 'toys' which can be used by guests, and some of these are particularly interesting to non-diving guests or those on a private charter. They include water skis, bodyboards, AirSofas, and plans for SUPs by the end of 2017. Kayaks may even become available, but please check before booking, if this is important to you.
To add to the luxury and convenience of liveaboard diving at The Komodo Islands, instead of having to catch a domestic flight to Labuan Bajo, Adelaar guests sail directly from Bali. This may not sound such a big deal, but it’s worth bearing in mind that it’s almost impossible to book a domestic flight in Indonesia while overseas and using a credit card not issued in Indonesia. Add to this the limited baggage allowance which often results in scuba divers paying over the odds to travel with their equipment, and the unreliable domestic flights, and sailing directly from Bali makes so much more sense. This way, guests can enjoy stress-free travel throughout their Indonesia liveaboard scuba diving vacation.
Prices & Schedule
SY Adelaar Diver Prices Overview 2025 / 2026 | ||||
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Destinations | Duration | Stateroom 4 | Stateroom 2 & 3 | Master Cabin |
, Moyo, Satonda, Sumbawa East Bali & The Whale Sharks of Sumbawa (Bali-Bali) ( 11 Dives) | 6D / 6N | Stateroom 2 & 33,620 USD | ||
Komodo & Whale Sharks ( 14 Dives) | 6D / 6N | Stateroom 43,309 USD | Stateroom 2 & 33,692 USD | Master Cabin4,213 USD |
Raja Ampat Central & South (Sorong - Sorong) ( 18 Dives) | 6D / 6N | Stateroom 43,431 USD | Stateroom 2 & 33,800 USD | Master Cabin4,310 USD |
Komodo Exclusive (Komodo - Komodo) ( 19 Dives) | 6D / 6N | Stateroom 43,309 USD | Stateroom 2 & 33,692 USD | Master Cabin4,213 USD |
Komodo Exclusive 7N (Komodo - Komodo) ( 20 Dives) | 7D / 7N | Stateroom 43,787 USD | Stateroom 2 & 34,223 USD | |
Raja Ampat Central & South (Sorong - Sorong) ( 20 Dives) | 7D / 7N | Stateroom 44,084 USD | Stateroom 2 & 34,524 USD | Master Cabin5,131 USD |
Komodo Extended & Whale Sharks ( 21 Dives) | 7D / 7N | Stateroom 43,787 USD | Stateroom 2 & 34,223 USD | Master Cabin4,821 USD |
Komodo Exclusive 8N (Komodo - Komodo) ( 24 Dives) | 8D / 8N | Stateroom 44,412 USD | Stateroom 2 & 34,923 USD | Master Cabin5,617 USD |
, Banda Sea & Alor (Ambon - Maumere) ( 30 Dives) | 10D / 10N | Stateroom 45,718 USD | Stateroom 2 & 36,333 USD | Master Cabin7,022 USD |
, Ring of Fire Banda Sea - Ring of Fire (Ambon - Ambon) ( 30 Dives) | 10D / 10N | Stateroom 45,834 USD | Stateroom 2 & 36,463 USD | Master Cabin7,329 USD |
, Wakatobi Banda Sea & Wakatobi ( 30 Dives) | 10D / 10N | Stateroom 45,718 USD | Stateroom 2 & 36,333 USD | |
Beyond Komodo & Whale Sharks ( 30 Dives) | 10D / 10N | Stateroom 45,405 USD | Stateroom 2 & 36,032 USD | Master Cabin6,885 USD |
Triton Bay, Triton Bay and Misool (Kaimana - Sorong) ( 30 Dives) | 11D / 11N | Stateroom 46,290 USD | Stateroom 2 & 36,966 USD | Master Cabin7,901 USD |
Wakatobi, Cousteau's Nirvana (Bau Bau - Wakatobi - Maumere) ( 30 Dives) | 10D / 10N | Stateroom 45,405 USD | ||
Komodo Extended & Whale Sharks ( 32 Dives) | 10D / 10N | Stateroom 45,515 USD | Stateroom 2 & 36,154 USD | Master Cabin7,020 USD |
Total Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) ( 32 Dives) | 10D / 10N | Stateroom 45,834 USD | Stateroom 2 & 36,333 USD | Master Cabin7,329 USD |
, Triton Bay Banda Sea and Triton Bay (Ambon - Kaimana) ( 33 Dives) | 11D / 11N | Stateroom 46,290 USD | Stateroom 2 & 36,966 USD | Master Cabin7,901 USD |
, Raja Ampat & Banda Sea (Sorong - Ambon) ( 35 Dives) | 11D / 11N | Stateroom 46,290 USD | Stateroom 2 & 36,966 USD | Master Cabin8,063 USD |
SY Adelaar Special Offers Coming Up | ||||
On Special! | ||||
, (35 Dives) Departs: 04 Apr 2025 Return: 15 Apr 2025 | 11D / 11N | Stateroom 4 Special Offer 5,661 USD | Stateroom 2 & 3 Special Offer 6,270 USD | |
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, (30 Dives) Departs: 14 May 2025 Return: 24 May 2025 | 10D / 10N | Stateroom 4 Special Offer 4,864 USD | Stateroom 2 & 3 Special Offer 5,429 USD | |
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, (11 Dives) Departs: 27 May 2025 Return: 02 Jun 2025 | 6D / 6N | Stateroom 2 & 3 Special Offer 3,258 USD |
Itinerary
The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.
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Itinerary Name (click the itinerary name to open) | Days / Nights | Number of dives |
Komodo | 10D / 10N | 32 Dives |
Komodo | 10D / 10N | 30 Dives |
Banda, Ring of Fire | 10D / 10N | 30 Dives |
Komodo | 7D / 7N | 20 Dives |
Banda, Alor | 10D / 10N | 30 Dives |
Triton Bay, Misool | 11D / 11N | 30 Dives |
Raja Ampat | 6D / 6N | 18 Dives |
Raja Ampat, Banda | 11D / 11N | 35 Dives |
Wakatobi, Alor | 10D / 10N | 30 Dives |
Komodo | 8D / 8N | 24 Dives |
Raja Ampat | 7D / 7N | 20 Dives |
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SY Adelaar Specifications | |
Type: | Dutch Schooner / Royal Dutch Certification (Bureau Veritas). |
Length: | 38.1 metres. |
Beam: | 5.5 metres. |
Draft: | 2.4 metres. |
Engines: | Mercedes marine diesel (380 HP) |
Generators: | 3 generators from 20 kVA to 65 kVA |
Compressors: | 2x Bauer dive compressors. |
Instrumentation: | Nautilus Lifeline GPS tracker & communication system for divers, ICOM HF transceiver (all channel), ICOM VHF Radio. |
Fresh Water: | 9,085 Litres. |
Electrical Power: | 240 V/50 Hz accept standard European two round pin plugs (Adapters for our UK and USA guests are available) |
Guests: | Max. 8 Guests. (up to 11 in special circumstances) |
Cabins: | All cabins have been designed with comfort & luxury in mind. Flat-screen tvs, En-suite marble bathrooms and individually-controlled air conditioning |
Sundeck: | Yes |
Entertainment: | Lounge/Saloon & dining area have flat screen televisions connected to the ship’s video and audio streaming |
Environmental: | Flat screen tvs connected to the ship’s video and audio streaming system with access to movies, pictures and songs |
Dinghy: | 2 aluminum dinghies with 40 HP outboard Motors. |
Safety: | Emergency Oxygen and First-aid supplies. |
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