Teman

Diving on the Teman in Indonesia

The 36 meters/118 feet long Teman liveaboard was explicitly designed to sail the seas of the Indonesian archipelago. The Teman liveaboard was built using a rich variety of wood species and offers guests enough space to relax and enjoy the incredible landscapes during their journey. The boat accommodates 12 guests in 5 stylish cabins. Guests can relax on the sun deck or a well-shaded chill-out area.

There is a dining room with a magnificent Tek wood table, suitable for up to 14 people during meals.
With ten days/nights of memorable and fun-filled diving experiences guaranteed, the Teman liveaboard conveys guests to Komodo, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, North Maluku, Triton Bay, and Wakatobi.

Boat features

Four of the five cabins which accommodate 12 guests are located at the front of the boat, while the fifth cabin is on the stern. The four cabins on the ship are named Seram, Celebes, Banda and Maluku, and Flores. Seram and Celebes have a double bed and a single bed, while Banda and Maluku have a double bed and a bunk bed. Flores, on the back of the boat, has a double bed and a bunk bed with direct access to the stern skirt.

All the cabins have en-suite bathrooms with hot water, remote controlled air conditioning, integrated storage units, charging stations (220v), reading lamps, two portholes and a hatch.

There are two sun decks, one is shaded, and the other is open on board of Teman for the perfect relaxation after diving. The lounge area has a big wooden deck for a pleasant evening and conversations. Boat’s saloon is combined with an open kitchen so you can see the chef cooking.

To give guests the best quality of air, the foredeck was converted to the diving area. It is always protected from the sun, and each guest enjoys their own gear storage unit. Photographers have two tables at their disposal on the deck and another space inside the boat with numerous sockets (220V).

The boat has two Bauer compressors. The two wooden dinghies on the boat can get divers to the remote dive sites. The luxury liveaboard has two dive guides, one is local, and the other one is western so divers can be guaranteed they will be understood.

The meals prepared by the boat’s chef are a mix of local and western cuisine and are served buffet style. Guests will enjoy as much as five meals daily to ensure they don’t get hungry after the dives. Fruits are served after each meal and extras such as snacks, tea, coffee is always available. Guests with special dietary requirements are also catered for.

With safety a vital feature to consider when going on diving trips, the Teman liveaboard’s crew pays special attention to ensure the required safety standard is attained. The boat has two life jackets and buoys. There are also first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and emergency oxygen.

Best time to go

The best time to go on a cruise aboard the Teman liveaboard is between October and the end of April.

Logistics

Guests are picked from their hotel or directly from the Sorong airport on the date of departure and transferred to the boat. It takes five hours to reach Raja Ampat which is usually the first dive site. Guests are transferred to their hotels or back to the airport once the diving trip is completed.

The diving schedules and sessions are always dependent on sea and weather conditions.

Itinerary

There is no dive on the arrival date. Guests are briefed on daily schedules and safety before they are shown their cabins. A light dinner is provided on the first day before diving sessions begin on the following day. There are three dives per day, although additional dives can be done on request (at an additional charge). There are no dives on the day guests are returned to their hotels or transferred to the airport.