By: Torben Lonne
Experience a trip around Bali with unique land-based accommodation and incomparable budget-friendly itinerary packages that will surely give every tourist an unforgettable experience. There are many activities included in your package as well as environmental activities the give importance to all the islands around Bali with temple visitation, diving, and treks. Explore to the most secluded areas around Bali to see the beauty of the Indonesian ocean with thousands of marine habitats and different islands with exotic animals that inhabit the area. The staff and dive guides ensure to give the best service with personal care that this boat and hotel can offer.
Our Overall Review
Things we like:
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Divers said the the locations were full of marine life -
Many people were happy with the staff and their work ethic
Things we don't like:
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A couple of people noted that the boat moved a lot when in motion -
Many people said the boat does not offer sleeping facilities
Diving on the KM Mariska in Indonesia
The accommodation is different compared to other Bali itinerary booking that provides overnight-stay in fancy hotel accommodation together with ocean and land excursions. There are beachfront rooms with professional staff that ensure to assist all guests during their stay.
Accommodations
Some hotels can accommodate a total of ten guests to their comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, hot water shower, air-conditioning, and safety boxes. This hotel is surrounded by a sound system that uplifts guests’ everyday moods. There are amenities for squash court, tennis court, gym and spa for guests to spend their time every after land excursions and they will never miss social media updates and share their pictures with their loved ones back home with the use of free Wi-Fi on all the locations. Destination facilities have sun loungers perfect for sunbathing and large dining suitable for socialization. Hotels and cottages have all kinds of packages needed for your accommodation, also, transportation, land activities, meals as well as specific dietary requests together with the professional team who helps make your unforgettable journey happen. Some resorts and villa partners have oceanfront cottages suitable for sunbathing and watching the sunrise in the morning while drinking a cup of coffee. We ensure that every island accommodation is comfortable that will give guests a chance to have a peaceful experience away from the city.
Diving and Safety
KM Markisa has a spacious diving platform for divers and their equipment. There is a shower with a toilet, a kitchenette, sun deck, dive compress and safety equipment onboard. This vessel offers PADI courses with certified dive instructors. This boat only allows reusable water bottles for long trips and we encourage every guest to reduce the use of plastic for the good of our environment. Nitrox is free for those who are certified with a dive logbook. Full dive gear rental with dive computer is available for reservation upon booking. There is a separate dhoni for easy getting off and on the water.
Safety is our top priority, and we ensure that this boat is equipped with the latest safety navigation and equipment to ensure safety on every expedition. Life jackets, life rafts, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits are accessible for any emergency.
Activities and Relaxation
Yoga is one of the best ways to relax before and after a cruise. Non-divers will surely love all the island adventures. Snorkeling is suitable for bonding with friends and family as well as seeing coral gardens, pinnacles, schools of fish, barracudas, soft and hard corals. Kayaking is best for those who want to move with the ocean waves.
Itinerary
The team on board will welcome guests with refreshments and snacks. A short briefing and introductions to give guests safety guidelines along with the itinerary plan. Menjangan Island in the Bali Barat National Park has excellent dive walls, exotic marine life and a variety of birds and deers on the island. Visit Pura Pulaki and witness the religious traditions of the local people and a chance to join them for dinner in the village. Enjoy muck diving to the east of Bali and experience a great feast at the Hidden Paradise in Amed. Bali, Indonesia holds the best destination compared to any liveaboard itinerary in other countries. The best time to visit Bali is during the dry season and offseason to have an uninterrupted holiday.
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