By: Torben Lonne
Wunderpus is a traditional boat made of Ironwood and teak wood, inspired by Indonesian culture. This liveaboard ensures safety and comfort for all passengers on board. Relaxation areas are spacious enough for indoor and outdoor activities. There is a wide range of itineraries to choose from that only liveaboard visit. Every stop offers tons of underwater and land activities. The trip around Indonesia is suitable for experienced divers as well as beginners. Experienced dive guides know every dive spots like the back of their hands. We ensure that every tourist will surely enjoy an unforgettable experience with the help of professional crew members on board.
Our Overall Review
Things we like:
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Many people were happy with the hospitality shown by the crew -
Some divers stated that the dive instructor was thorough and to the point
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Some people stated that the food on board was delicious
Things we don't like:
A couple of people noted that the cabins were small and had to share them with three people- Some people noted that the temperature on board the liveaboard became uncomfortable at times
A couple of people noted that the cabins were small and had to share them with three peopleWhere to book:
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Diving on the Wunderpus in Indonesia
This vessel is 25m/82.02 feet long with a total speed of nine knots per hour and full of modern safety necessities including life jackets in each cabin. Safety is a top priority of the management, and the staff members can manage any emergencies that might occur during the trip.
Boat Interior
This luxury vessel can accommodate a total of eight passengers to its four double cabins. All cabins have individual air-condition, double beds, private bathrooms with all-day hot shower, international charging ports and storage for clothes. Guests can socialize at the lounge area with audio and video entertainment. This liveaboard has a shaded deck excellent for relaxation and ocean viewing while the other one is perfect sunbathing. Recreational areas are furnished with beautiful teak wood that has a hotel-like ambiance.
Restaurant
The chef prepares delectable meals made from fresh ingredients together with complimentary drinks and snacks between meals. Dishes onboard varies from different regions around the world for guests to enjoy every meal. Guests can mingle and share their experiences during the trip while enjoying the buffet-style meals. Vegan, vegetarian and other dietary requirements are available for reservation upon booking. We would also love to celebrate a special occasion with you. For other inquiries about dining, you may call our booking agents to assist you better.
Boat Safety and Diving Services
High-quality safety equipment is available on this boat. Life rafts, life jackets, satellite phones, and first-aid kits are accessible for any emergency. The crew members and master dive guides are trained to give first-aid. There are four divers per group with a similar diving level in each group, and each diver has safety equipment ready to use.
Beginners or non-divers can learn and enroll any dive course before joining the trip to enjoy the safari to a full extent. Battery charging stations and marine life books are available for use at any time of the day. This liveaboard is ready for all kinds of dive sites with seven to 26 dives from different itinerary packages. Rental dive equipment and snorkeling gear are available for reservation upon booking.
Itinerary
Guests are given refreshments and snacks upon checking-in. A mandatory briefing and introduction are given to provide guests safety guidelines as well as the itinerary plan. Thousands of tourists visit the Indonesian peninsula because it is famous for local craft, leather goods, and wood carving. Not to mention, the legendary Komodo dragon that lives within Komodo National Park.
Komodo National Park has stunning dive sites with challenging currents in different locations. There are thousands of marine life that enthusiast photographers visit all year. Capture parrotfish, rare weedy, jacks, trevallies, mackerel, barracudas, hammerheads and other exotic marine creatures.
Never leave Indonesia without visiting the habitat of exotic animals with a healthy ecosystem and grasslands. There are three coastal plants, seagrasses, algae and mangrove. Each island has many unique animals such as wild bears, orangutans, water buffalos, mynas, tigers, rhinos, Timor deer and a variety of birds.
The best time to visit Indonesia is during the dry months between May and September.
Comments
We had an amazing time with Wunderpus Liveaboard from 26 to 30 December 2020. We are 2 families residing in Jakarta, 9 people onboard. Sleeping arrangement was perfect for us. There are 4 cabin rooms. Two of them are with queen size beds, each sleeps two teenage kids. The other two are a bit spacier with queen bed and a single bunk bed, each sleeps 2 parents + 1 kid.
Coco, our cruise director, is very very very good. She is super sharp in schedule, and strict for our safety. She is very knowledgeable and always seemed to spot what most dive guides couldn’t do underwater. It’s like she knows where each marine creature lives, maybe she even has befriended them.
The crew is exceptional. They made us as if we were their own family, welcoming us warmly and assisting us in the friendliest manner. They really made us feel like home.
As for the marine life, words cannot express how beautiful it is.. very very rich varieties of sea creatures, day and night.
It was an unforgettable dive trip with Wunderpus Liveaboard. We think we are spoiled now, don’t know if we could ever get the same level of liveaboard diving experience again with others…