Dewi Nusantara

Raja Ampat is a year-round diving destination and there is no real rainy season like that found in other areas of Indonesia. A light wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 3mm suit) to ensure continued core warmth throughout their visit. The Komodo National Park is a destination that offers great diving year-round. The area is much drier than Bali and lies within one of the driest regions of Indonesia. Having said this, Komodo often has two distinctly different water temperatures in the north and south areas of the park, cold and warm. A wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 5mm suit) to ensure continued core temperature warmth throughout their visit.

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency. It is advisable to exchange currency at banks that have the most favorable exchange rates and most are open Monday to Friday. It is recommended that you exchange enough currency for general tips, airport taxes and small pocket change. Major credit cards are accepted by most restaurants, hotels, car rental companies, and shops.

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

No air transportation (domestic or international) is included in the cruise package. As of 9 February 2015, all airlines departing from Indonesia are required to include the airport departure tax in the price of the ticket. This new regulation is valid for both domestic flights as well as international flights departing from Indonesia. Departure Tax is also called Passenger Service Charge (PSC). If you have purchased a ticket before 9 February 2015, when the tax wasn’t included in the ticket price yet; then you will still need to pay the airport tax. You will be asked to pay this at the airline counter upon check-in for your departure flight. After you paid, the airline staff will put a stamp on your boarding pass that shows you have paid. If you have purchased a ticket after 9 February 2015; then the Bali airport tax will already be included in your ticket.

Dive instruction, dive and photo equipment rentals and “boutique” purchases must be settled onboard prior to departure. Acceptable methods of payment include US Dollars, local currency or credit cards (Visa or Master Card). Personal cheques are not accepted. Crew gratuities (as a usual guideline, guests normally pay 10% of the cruise fare) are also additional expenses.

Our office in Bali has in-house travel specialists who will be happy to assist with flight and hotel arrangements. Please contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara.com for the most competitive rates. Since the majority of the Indonesian domestic air carriers do not participate in global ticket distribution, we provide a purchasing service for the domestic tickets on our guests’ behalf. In order to purchase tickets, guests will need to provide Dewi Nusantara with your name and nationality as they appear on your passport. We will also require international flight details for your arrival and return home. Your domestic airline tickets will be sent to you electronically and you can simply print out your e-tickets. When planning any trip in Indonesia on Dewi Nusantara, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights. Please note that Dewi Nusantara is only acting as an agent for the airlines and is not responsible for, and can accept no responsibility for, cancellations, delays or problems caused by the air carrier. Domestic air rates are subject to change until the time the airline ticket is purchased. Please feel free to contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara. com if you have any further questions.

Getting to Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Raja Ampat. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat from Bali requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hours and ten-minute flight to Sorong (SOQ) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), then connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Garuda or Lion Air for the fight into Sorong (SOQ). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes, depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international fights.

Jakarta Gateway: A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Sorong (SOQ) can then be completed on a flight with Garuda (usually leaving in the very early hours of the morning) that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Jefman Airport in Sorong (city code SOQ) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to Cenderawasih Bay in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process very similar to getting to Raja Ampat.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Cenderawasih Bay. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight from Bali (DPS) to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the southeast side of the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hour and ten-minute flight to Manokwari (MKW) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), and connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Lion Air for the fight into Manokwari (MKW). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international flights.

Jakarta Gateway:

A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Manokwari (MKW) can then be completed in a single day with fights with Garuda Air that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Rendani Airport in Manokwari (city code: MKW) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to the embarkation point for Dewi Nusantara’s Flores and Alor cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores – this is both the starting and finishing point for your Dewi Nusantara Flores to Alor voyage.

Getting to the two different embarkation and disembarkation points for Dewi Nusantara’s Buton/Flores or Flores/Buton combination cruises is one of two three-step processes.

Buton to Maumere Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Buton-to-Maumere voyage. This fight stops at Makassar/ Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Maumere to Buton Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Maumere-to-Buton voyage. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight stops at Makassar/Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

The two major airports for the Maluku region are Pattimura (city code AMQ) on Ambon Island and Babulla (city code TTE) on Ternate Island. Depending on which trip you would like to make, it would be necessary to buy a one-way ticket either to or from one of these, as well as tickets to or from Jefman airport (city code SOQ) in Sorong or Wai Oti airport (city code MOF) in Maumere. Information about both of these airports as well as international fight arrivals and departures can be found in the relative area sections of this brochure.

Getting to the embarkation point for any Dewi Nusantara Komodo cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Komodo airport in Labuhan Bajo (city code LBJ) on the island of Flores, or Bima (city code BMU) on the island of Sumbawa. Please check your embarkation/disembarkation ports on your cruise invoice for correct information. Some cruises leave from Benoa Harbour in Bali so you will only require a one-way flight.

Guests are encouraged to pack carefully and as lightly as possible. For international flights, please check with your carrier about weight restrictions and any other restrictions on the content of your luggage. No matter which gateway you are using, you will also be flying on a domestic Indonesian air carrier to reach Sorong. Domestic airlines have different baggage weight restrictions than international carriers. A rule of thumb is that passengers are allowed 44lbs (20kg) usually only 22lbs (10kg) from Manado. Above that—expect excess baggage charges. These can vary from US$2.00 to US$5.00 per kilo, per segment, and depends on the airline and the destination. A connecting flight would have two segments. However, please be advised there is no guarantee that any excess luggage (especially that above 45kg) will actually travel on the same fight as the guest. This in turn could result in luggage not making it to the guest in time for the charters’ departure or an international flight home if that would be on the same day. In case the luggage arrives one day late in at Sorong Airport or in Komodo we can arrange to get it to the vessel on day two of the trip. This involves some extra costs. However, we can’t guarantee that this will always work.

You are required to possess a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of return or onward ticketing. Your passport should have at least two blank pages in it in order to pass through immigration. You will also require a Visa. You may qualify for a Visa on arrival depending on your citizenship. Please contact your local Embassy or Consulate for your destination or review the requirements on one of the many travel visa information websites or contact our office in Bali.

At the airport, customs formalities are usually quick and trouble-free. Tourists are allowed articles for use during their stay. These include items of personal adornment, wearing apparel, toiletries and any portable articles which someone can reasonably be expected to use during their stay. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to any illegal drugs into the country. The death penalty applies to drug smugglers in Indonesia.

The official embarkation time is 4 pm. If you arrive on an early flight you will be met at the airport and taken to a hotel for breakfast and coffee. We normally try to start boarding from 12 noon. Once all guests are on-board, the Dewi Nusantara will depart. Dewi Nusantara normally returns to port in the afternoon or evening the day before the disembarkation of the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am. All guests will be disembarked by 10 am.

The Dewi Nusantara package includes a transfer from the embarkation airport to the port where the yacht will be waiting for you. The crew will greet you inside the arrival hall and help you claim your luggage. Please look fora crew or agent from our transfer company holding a Dewi Nusantara sign or a sign with your name on it. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from the airport to the harbor where the yacht is.

The boat will call the hotel on embarkation day and advise boarding time. Once Dewi is ready for boarding we will transfer you from the hotel to the boat.

The Dewi Nusantara returns to port in the morning that you disembark the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am at the end of the charter. Transfers are provided to the airport for guests departing this day. If your flight is not until later in the afternoon we will take you to a local hotel for day use and transfer you to the airport in time for your fight.

In addition to being able to book your domestic airline tickets, Dewi Nusantara’s travel specialist has created several extension packages based around different experiences in the area. Alternatively, they would be happy to design something specifically with your interests in mind.

We strongly recommend that every guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In an event where it is necessary to cancel or interrupt a charter due to weather or any matter beyond the control of Dewi Nusantara, there will be no refund or credit issued. We also recommend diving accident insurance and Dewi Nusantara work in connection with Dive Assure who provide tailor-made insurance specific for scuba diving holidays. www.diveassure.com

All rates are quoted on a shared basis; therefore, unless you require a guaranteed single room and pay an additional supplement (65%), you will very likely be sharing your stateroom with one other guest of the same gender.

Meals prepared by our on-board chef consist of an international mix with a local fair. If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise our Bali office as soon as possible so we can adequately prepare to meet your needs. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available on a consistent basis due to the remote nature of this location.

The Dewi Nusantara’s selection of beverages includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, tea and specialty coffee and a limited selection of local beer. One glass of wine is served with dinner. Fresh milk may not be available, although UHT long-life milk is provided onboard. We recommend that you purchase any special brands of alcoholic beverages that you may want to consume on-board at the Duty-Free Shop at any airport. We encourage you to consume lots of non-alcoholic liquids during the week to avoid dehydration. Remember: Alcohol and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeller until the next day.

The importation of alcoholic beverages in Indonesia is strictly controlled by the government through quota restrictions. Locally produced beer has no restrictions. In accordance with local cultural customs and regulations, only local beer is provided and one glass of wine is served with dinner as part of your Dewi Nusantara package. At all other times, additional alcoholic beverages (based on availability) including bottles of imported wines and drinks containing spirits may be purchased through the ship’s bar. There are no corkage or bottle charges imposed for guests who choose to bring their own alcohol onboard for personal consumption. Customs regulations allow foreign tourists to arrive in Indonesia to bring with them 1 liter of alcohol per adult. If you have a favorite wine or spirit you would like to consume on your upcoming cruise, we encourage you to bring it with you. While customs in Indonesia are laid back and friendly to tourists, the importation limits are enforced. All checked and carry-on bags are x-rayed when clearing customs, so bottles and containers are easily identified by Customs officers. Any tourist who attempts to circumvent the import limits opens themselves up to a very inconvenient situation with government officials.

The electrical current on Dewi Nusantara is 220 volts. Guests may wish to bring a converter for the use of small appliances in their stateroom. There is a charging station in the camera room which offers access to both 110V and 220V power. The standard current in all of Indonesia is 220 volts.

Please plan to travel light. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffle bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin, leave those large, rigid suitcases at home. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for the evenings. Dress aboard is always casual. Light clothing that reflects the sun is best and a hat is recommended. The evening dress is informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes and a hat or visor for your time onshore. Hairdryers are provided in each cabin. We recommend you pack your regulator, dive computer, mask, swimsuit, change of clothes and essential items in your carry-on bag. This will make it easier in the event your luggage is delayed. Please check with your airline as to what weight restrictions will apply to your carry-on and checked luggage.

In Raja Ampat, we always visit a pearl farm or take a speedboat ride through the karst limestone islands. Komodo is famous for its ‘dragon’. Varanus komodoensis is a lizard locally called ‘ora’, the largest monitor lizard in the world. You have the opportunity to go ashore for a 2-hour walk on Komodo. Experienced park rangers will show the natural habitat of this fascinating predator. The trek usually starts around 7:30 am, the best time to find the dragon. But when and if we go ashore always depends on the weather. Although most of our treks on most of our cruises can be completed in sandals a pair of running shoes or even walking boots is a far better and more comfortable option.

Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. If you have a tendency toward seasickness we strongly urge you to bring some over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the transdermal patch or Scopace tablets. Chewable ginger tablets or capsules of powdered ginger have also proved to be effective.

Our dive crews are trained in first aid and diving accident management. Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a complete first aid kit and a high capacity oxygen system. The vessel also has direct contact with the closest hyperbaric chamber. Since emergency transportation and treatment cost is the responsibility of each guest, we strongly recommend that you dive conservatively and obtain special insurance for divers from Divers Alert Network, Dive Assure or similarly ranked company. Be warned that the standard of the hospitals in Sorong and Labuan Bajo are not good! It could take up to 3 days before you get to a hyperbaric chamber. Your diving must be planned within the limits and standards of your certification organization.

In case of emergency, your family may contact you by calling our Bali office at + 62 361 766269 during business hours (10 am – 6 pm local Bali time which is 8 hours ahead of GMT). If outside of our operating hours, call our emergency cell phone number, +62 811399213. Please reserve calling this number for emergencies only.

Check with your local cell phone provider for service while visiting Indonesia. The Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a satellite-based phone for emergency communications. E-mail access is available free of charge when we have a 3G signal but it is very slow. It is suitable only for sending a “What’s App” but not for uploading photos to Facebook.

A designated area on the sun-deck of the outdoor lido deck is available for smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any other area for any reason.

The Dewi Nusantara has a multisystem TV unit for digital video camera playback, a compact disc player, a DVD player and an iPod docking player in the main salon. If you have a favorite movie, slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along! You may also bring your own favorite music CD’s or DVDs. A small library of “books for exchange” is maintained on-board, as well as marine life identification books for reference.

Our crew is delighted to help you celebrate any special occasion on-board including birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons or weddings. Kindly advise our Bali office at least 30 days prior to departure so that we can adequately prepare.

Gratuities are not included. We prefer that our guests reward our crew based on performance. If the crew performs to your expectations, we suggest that a gratuity of approximately 10% of the published package price be considered normal. Payment of gratuities is entirely at the discretion of the guest. Payment of gratuities can be by cash or credit card (Visa or Master-Card cards are accepted but warrant a higher service charge).

Dewi Nusantara has a small, onboard “Boatique” which sells a selection of logo clothing, custom jewelry, sundries, diving accessories etc. A crew member will gladly assist you with your purchases at any time during the week. US Dollars, Euros, Indonesian Rupiah or VISA and Master Card credit cards are all accepted for bill payment. Unfortunately, American Express cards or personal and travellers cheques are not accepted.

Garuda Indonesia, like many other airlines, has now prohibited the Macbook Pro 15” from both hand carry and check-in luggage.

We will offer up to four dives per day, including a night dive. On the last dive day, there will be two dives (weather and sea conditions permitting).

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of certification. The divemaster requires proof of certification before the first dive. You will be required to complete our Cruise Application and Waiver agreement prior to departure for Indonesia.

Tender diving is the rule. All dives will be made from two dive tenders. Guests board the tender and then don their gear at the dive site. For divers who require special assistance, we will be happy to provide it. Backward roll entry from the tender is the most convenient way to enter the water. Our crew will hand down cameras and other equipment. To re-board the tenders, guests may remove their gear in the water and hand it up to our staff and simply climb aboard by way of a ladder secured to the gunwale of the tender.

For your safety, it is recommended that each diver carry an emergency SMB (safety sausage), Dive Alert or other suitable audible surface signaling device and mini-strobe light on all dives. If you do not bring any one of these devices with you they are available for rent onboard, however, quantities may be limited.

All diving onboard the Dewi Nusantara should be planned no-decompression dives and conducted within the limits and standards of your certification agency.

Dewi Nusantara is equipped with Nitrox facilities. Nitrox fills of up to 32% are normally available to all certified Nitrox divers for an additional charge. Nitrox dive profiles must be planned and executed with a Nitrox compatible computer. It is recommended that the planned PO2 level be set within the limits of your certifying agency. All Nitrox fills must be analyzed by the divers using the mix and logged prior to each and every dive. Nitrox certifications are usually available on-board to all certified open water divers for an additional charge

Equipment provided aboard the Dewi Nusantara includes cylinders (11.2 litre/80 cu. ft. aluminium with DIN/Yolk convertible “K” valves), weights and weight belts. Divers will also need the following equipment: • Regulator with alternate air source • Depth and pressure gauge • Dive computer • Buoyancy Compensation Device (BCD) • Mask/fins/snorkel • Night Dives: we require at least two light sources on a night dive • Recommended (Additional) Dive Equipment • Battery operated glowing tank marker light • Dive light with extra batteries or a charging source

We suggest that you bring your own to ensure compatibility with your personal equipment. The Dewi Nusantara has a limited supply available for rental by our guests.

Recommended Surface Safety Equipment For Each Diver

An audible surface signaling device such as a Dive Alert (air horn) or an emergency whistle of superior quality. • A visual surface signaling device (Daytime) such as an inflatable safety sausage (SMB) or similar device. • A visual surface device (Night or Dusk) such as a personal mini-strobe or similar device.

Additional Recommended Surface Safety Equipment • Signalling mirror • Whistle

Dewi Nusantara has a limited amount of diving equipment available for rent, so it is critical that you advise our Bali office staff, in advance, if you decide you want to rent gear. We offer BCD and regulators. Two Canon S95 point and shoot cameras with Ikelite housings are available for rental. These cameras can shoot HD video.

Photo opportunities are abundant no matter what system you have. Guests may use the TV in the salon to view their images. The vessel is equipped with a variety of input cables.

Camera Tables:

Dewi Nusantara has a large indoor camera workbench (8 meters long) with individual power outlets and spotlights under the castle deck.

Charging Stations:

There are several charging stations with 110V and 220V power available for your use.

Rinse Tanks:

There is a huge “cameras only” rinse tank for the exclusive use of photographers onboard.

Dive Buddies:

All divers are required to have a buddy with them at all times. When on a drift dive, photographers are expected to stay with the main body of the group on their tender. You may move away from the group within reason – providing that the divemaster leading the dive is kept in sight at all times. You will not be permitted to separate from the group or carry your own drift line.

Our maximum time for each dive is 60 minutes, inclusive of a safety stop.

Fishing gear is available. Fishing is only allowed in certain areas at the Cruise Directors’ discretion and at extra costs of US$50 per hour. Spear fishing equipment is prohibited on-board.

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Raja Ampat is a year-round diving destination and there is no real rainy season like that found in other areas of Indonesia. A light wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 3mm suit) to ensure continued core warmth throughout their visit. The Komodo National Park is a destination that offers great diving year-round. The area is much drier than Bali and lies within one of the driest regions of Indonesia. Having said this, Komodo often has two distinctly different water temperatures in the north and south areas of the park, cold and warm. A wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 5mm suit) to ensure continued core temperature warmth throughout their visit.

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency. It is advisable to exchange currency at banks that have the most favorable exchange rates and most are open Monday to Friday. It is recommended that you exchange enough currency for general tips, airport taxes and small pocket change. Major credit cards are accepted by most restaurants, hotels, car rental companies, and shops.

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

No air transportation (domestic or international) is included in the cruise package. As of 9 February 2015, all airlines departing from Indonesia are required to include the airport departure tax in the price of the ticket. This new regulation is valid for both domestic flights as well as international flights departing from Indonesia. Departure Tax is also called Passenger Service Charge (PSC). If you have purchased a ticket before 9 February 2015, when the tax wasn’t included in the ticket price yet; then you will still need to pay the airport tax. You will be asked to pay this at the airline counter upon check-in for your departure flight. After you paid, the airline staff will put a stamp on your boarding pass that shows you have paid. If you have purchased a ticket after 9 February 2015; then the Bali airport tax will already be included in your ticket.

Dive instruction, dive and photo equipment rentals and “boutique” purchases must be settled onboard prior to departure. Acceptable methods of payment include US Dollars, local currency or credit cards (Visa or Master Card). Personal cheques are not accepted. Crew gratuities (as a usual guideline, guests normally pay 10% of the cruise fare) are also additional expenses.

Our office in Bali has in-house travel specialists who will be happy to assist with flight and hotel arrangements. Please contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara.com for the most competitive rates. Since the majority of the Indonesian domestic air carriers do not participate in global ticket distribution, we provide a purchasing service for the domestic tickets on our guests’ behalf. In order to purchase tickets, guests will need to provide Dewi Nusantara with your name and nationality as they appear on your passport. We will also require international flight details for your arrival and return home. Your domestic airline tickets will be sent to you electronically and you can simply print out your e-tickets. When planning any trip in Indonesia on Dewi Nusantara, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights. Please note that Dewi Nusantara is only acting as an agent for the airlines and is not responsible for, and can accept no responsibility for, cancellations, delays or problems caused by the air carrier. Domestic air rates are subject to change until the time the airline ticket is purchased. Please feel free to contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara. com if you have any further questions.

Getting to Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Raja Ampat. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat from Bali requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hours and ten-minute flight to Sorong (SOQ) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), then connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Garuda or Lion Air for the fight into Sorong (SOQ). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes, depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international fights.

Jakarta Gateway: A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Sorong (SOQ) can then be completed on a flight with Garuda (usually leaving in the very early hours of the morning) that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Jefman Airport in Sorong (city code SOQ) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to Cenderawasih Bay in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process very similar to getting to Raja Ampat.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Cenderawasih Bay. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight from Bali (DPS) to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the southeast side of the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hour and ten-minute flight to Manokwari (MKW) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), and connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Lion Air for the fight into Manokwari (MKW). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international flights.

Jakarta Gateway:

A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Manokwari (MKW) can then be completed in a single day with fights with Garuda Air that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Rendani Airport in Manokwari (city code: MKW) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to the embarkation point for Dewi Nusantara’s Flores and Alor cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores – this is both the starting and finishing point for your Dewi Nusantara Flores to Alor voyage.

Getting to the two different embarkation and disembarkation points for Dewi Nusantara’s Buton/Flores or Flores/Buton combination cruises is one of two three-step processes.

Buton to Maumere Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Buton-to-Maumere voyage. This fight stops at Makassar/ Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Maumere to Buton Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Maumere-to-Buton voyage. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight stops at Makassar/Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

The two major airports for the Maluku region are Pattimura (city code AMQ) on Ambon Island and Babulla (city code TTE) on Ternate Island. Depending on which trip you would like to make, it would be necessary to buy a one-way ticket either to or from one of these, as well as tickets to or from Jefman airport (city code SOQ) in Sorong or Wai Oti airport (city code MOF) in Maumere. Information about both of these airports as well as international fight arrivals and departures can be found in the relative area sections of this brochure.

Getting to the embarkation point for any Dewi Nusantara Komodo cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Komodo airport in Labuhan Bajo (city code LBJ) on the island of Flores, or Bima (city code BMU) on the island of Sumbawa. Please check your embarkation/disembarkation ports on your cruise invoice for correct information. Some cruises leave from Benoa Harbour in Bali so you will only require a one-way flight.

Guests are encouraged to pack carefully and as lightly as possible. For international flights, please check with your carrier about weight restrictions and any other restrictions on the content of your luggage. No matter which gateway you are using, you will also be flying on a domestic Indonesian air carrier to reach Sorong. Domestic airlines have different baggage weight restrictions than international carriers. A rule of thumb is that passengers are allowed 44lbs (20kg) usually only 22lbs (10kg) from Manado. Above that—expect excess baggage charges. These can vary from US$2.00 to US$5.00 per kilo, per segment, and depends on the airline and the destination. A connecting flight would have two segments. However, please be advised there is no guarantee that any excess luggage (especially that above 45kg) will actually travel on the same fight as the guest. This in turn could result in luggage not making it to the guest in time for the charters’ departure or an international flight home if that would be on the same day. In case the luggage arrives one day late in at Sorong Airport or in Komodo we can arrange to get it to the vessel on day two of the trip. This involves some extra costs. However, we can’t guarantee that this will always work.

You are required to possess a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of return or onward ticketing. Your passport should have at least two blank pages in it in order to pass through immigration. You will also require a Visa. You may qualify for a Visa on arrival depending on your citizenship. Please contact your local Embassy or Consulate for your destination or review the requirements on one of the many travel visa information websites or contact our office in Bali.

At the airport, customs formalities are usually quick and trouble-free. Tourists are allowed articles for use during their stay. These include items of personal adornment, wearing apparel, toiletries and any portable articles which someone can reasonably be expected to use during their stay. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to any illegal drugs into the country. The death penalty applies to drug smugglers in Indonesia.

The official embarkation time is 4 pm. If you arrive on an early flight you will be met at the airport and taken to a hotel for breakfast and coffee. We normally try to start boarding from 12 noon. Once all guests are on-board, the Dewi Nusantara will depart. Dewi Nusantara normally returns to port in the afternoon or evening the day before the disembarkation of the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am. All guests will be disembarked by 10 am.

The Dewi Nusantara package includes a transfer from the embarkation airport to the port where the yacht will be waiting for you. The crew will greet you inside the arrival hall and help you claim your luggage. Please look fora crew or agent from our transfer company holding a Dewi Nusantara sign or a sign with your name on it. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from the airport to the harbor where the yacht is.

The boat will call the hotel on embarkation day and advise boarding time. Once Dewi is ready for boarding we will transfer you from the hotel to the boat.

The Dewi Nusantara returns to port in the morning that you disembark the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am at the end of the charter. Transfers are provided to the airport for guests departing this day. If your flight is not until later in the afternoon we will take you to a local hotel for day use and transfer you to the airport in time for your fight.

In addition to being able to book your domestic airline tickets, Dewi Nusantara’s travel specialist has created several extension packages based around different experiences in the area. Alternatively, they would be happy to design something specifically with your interests in mind.

We strongly recommend that every guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In an event where it is necessary to cancel or interrupt a charter due to weather or any matter beyond the control of Dewi Nusantara, there will be no refund or credit issued. We also recommend diving accident insurance and Dewi Nusantara work in connection with Dive Assure who provide tailor-made insurance specific for scuba diving holidays. www.diveassure.com

All rates are quoted on a shared basis; therefore, unless you require a guaranteed single room and pay an additional supplement (65%), you will very likely be sharing your stateroom with one other guest of the same gender.

Meals prepared by our on-board chef consist of an international mix with a local fair. If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise our Bali office as soon as possible so we can adequately prepare to meet your needs. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available on a consistent basis due to the remote nature of this location.

The Dewi Nusantara’s selection of beverages includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, tea and specialty coffee and a limited selection of local beer. One glass of wine is served with dinner. Fresh milk may not be available, although UHT long-life milk is provided onboard. We recommend that you purchase any special brands of alcoholic beverages that you may want to consume on-board at the Duty-Free Shop at any airport. We encourage you to consume lots of non-alcoholic liquids during the week to avoid dehydration. Remember: Alcohol and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeller until the next day.

The importation of alcoholic beverages in Indonesia is strictly controlled by the government through quota restrictions. Locally produced beer has no restrictions. In accordance with local cultural customs and regulations, only local beer is provided and one glass of wine is served with dinner as part of your Dewi Nusantara package. At all other times, additional alcoholic beverages (based on availability) including bottles of imported wines and drinks containing spirits may be purchased through the ship’s bar. There are no corkage or bottle charges imposed for guests who choose to bring their own alcohol onboard for personal consumption. Customs regulations allow foreign tourists to arrive in Indonesia to bring with them 1 liter of alcohol per adult. If you have a favorite wine or spirit you would like to consume on your upcoming cruise, we encourage you to bring it with you. While customs in Indonesia are laid back and friendly to tourists, the importation limits are enforced. All checked and carry-on bags are x-rayed when clearing customs, so bottles and containers are easily identified by Customs officers. Any tourist who attempts to circumvent the import limits opens themselves up to a very inconvenient situation with government officials.

The electrical current on Dewi Nusantara is 220 volts. Guests may wish to bring a converter for the use of small appliances in their stateroom. There is a charging station in the camera room which offers access to both 110V and 220V power. The standard current in all of Indonesia is 220 volts.

Please plan to travel light. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffle bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin, leave those large, rigid suitcases at home. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for the evenings. Dress aboard is always casual. Light clothing that reflects the sun is best and a hat is recommended. The evening dress is informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes and a hat or visor for your time onshore. Hairdryers are provided in each cabin. We recommend you pack your regulator, dive computer, mask, swimsuit, change of clothes and essential items in your carry-on bag. This will make it easier in the event your luggage is delayed. Please check with your airline as to what weight restrictions will apply to your carry-on and checked luggage.

In Raja Ampat, we always visit a pearl farm or take a speedboat ride through the karst limestone islands. Komodo is famous for its ‘dragon’. Varanus komodoensis is a lizard locally called ‘ora’, the largest monitor lizard in the world. You have the opportunity to go ashore for a 2-hour walk on Komodo. Experienced park rangers will show the natural habitat of this fascinating predator. The trek usually starts around 7:30 am, the best time to find the dragon. But when and if we go ashore always depends on the weather. Although most of our treks on most of our cruises can be completed in sandals a pair of running shoes or even walking boots is a far better and more comfortable option.

Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. If you have a tendency toward seasickness we strongly urge you to bring some over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the transdermal patch or Scopace tablets. Chewable ginger tablets or capsules of powdered ginger have also proved to be effective.

Our dive crews are trained in first aid and diving accident management. Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a complete first aid kit and a high capacity oxygen system. The vessel also has direct contact with the closest hyperbaric chamber. Since emergency transportation and treatment cost is the responsibility of each guest, we strongly recommend that you dive conservatively and obtain special insurance for divers from Divers Alert Network, Dive Assure or similarly ranked company. Be warned that the standard of the hospitals in Sorong and Labuan Bajo are not good! It could take up to 3 days before you get to a hyperbaric chamber. Your diving must be planned within the limits and standards of your certification organization.

In case of emergency, your family may contact you by calling our Bali office at + 62 361 766269 during business hours (10 am – 6 pm local Bali time which is 8 hours ahead of GMT). If outside of our operating hours, call our emergency cell phone number, +62 811399213. Please reserve calling this number for emergencies only.

Check with your local cell phone provider for service while visiting Indonesia. The Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a satellite-based phone for emergency communications. E-mail access is available free of charge when we have a 3G signal but it is very slow. It is suitable only for sending a “What’s App” but not for uploading photos to Facebook.

A designated area on the sun-deck of the outdoor lido deck is available for smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any other area for any reason.

The Dewi Nusantara has a multisystem TV unit for digital video camera playback, a compact disc player, a DVD player and an iPod docking player in the main salon. If you have a favorite movie, slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along! You may also bring your own favorite music CD’s or DVDs. A small library of “books for exchange” is maintained on-board, as well as marine life identification books for reference.

Our crew is delighted to help you celebrate any special occasion on-board including birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons or weddings. Kindly advise our Bali office at least 30 days prior to departure so that we can adequately prepare.

Gratuities are not included. We prefer that our guests reward our crew based on performance. If the crew performs to your expectations, we suggest that a gratuity of approximately 10% of the published package price be considered normal. Payment of gratuities is entirely at the discretion of the guest. Payment of gratuities can be by cash or credit card (Visa or Master-Card cards are accepted but warrant a higher service charge).

Dewi Nusantara has a small, onboard “Boatique” which sells a selection of logo clothing, custom jewelry, sundries, diving accessories etc. A crew member will gladly assist you with your purchases at any time during the week. US Dollars, Euros, Indonesian Rupiah or VISA and Master Card credit cards are all accepted for bill payment. Unfortunately, American Express cards or personal and travellers cheques are not accepted.

Garuda Indonesia, like many other airlines, has now prohibited the Macbook Pro 15” from both hand carry and check-in luggage.

We will offer up to four dives per day, including a night dive. On the last dive day, there will be two dives (weather and sea conditions permitting).

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of certification. The divemaster requires proof of certification before the first dive. You will be required to complete our Cruise Application and Waiver agreement prior to departure for Indonesia.

Tender diving is the rule. All dives will be made from two dive tenders. Guests board the tender and then don their gear at the dive site. For divers who require special assistance, we will be happy to provide it. Backward roll entry from the tender is the most convenient way to enter the water. Our crew will hand down cameras and other equipment. To re-board the tenders, guests may remove their gear in the water and hand it up to our staff and simply climb aboard by way of a ladder secured to the gunwale of the tender.

For your safety, it is recommended that each diver carry an emergency SMB (safety sausage), Dive Alert or other suitable audible surface signaling device and mini-strobe light on all dives. If you do not bring any one of these devices with you they are available for rent onboard, however, quantities may be limited.

All diving onboard the Dewi Nusantara should be planned no-decompression dives and conducted within the limits and standards of your certification agency.

Dewi Nusantara is equipped with Nitrox facilities. Nitrox fills of up to 32% are normally available to all certified Nitrox divers for an additional charge. Nitrox dive profiles must be planned and executed with a Nitrox compatible computer. It is recommended that the planned PO2 level be set within the limits of your certifying agency. All Nitrox fills must be analyzed by the divers using the mix and logged prior to each and every dive. Nitrox certifications are usually available on-board to all certified open water divers for an additional charge

Equipment provided aboard the Dewi Nusantara includes cylinders (11.2 litre/80 cu. ft. aluminium with DIN/Yolk convertible “K” valves), weights and weight belts. Divers will also need the following equipment: • Regulator with alternate air source • Depth and pressure gauge • Dive computer • Buoyancy Compensation Device (BCD) • Mask/fins/snorkel • Night Dives: we require at least two light sources on a night dive • Recommended (Additional) Dive Equipment • Battery operated glowing tank marker light • Dive light with extra batteries or a charging source

We suggest that you bring your own to ensure compatibility with your personal equipment. The Dewi Nusantara has a limited supply available for rental by our guests.

Recommended Surface Safety Equipment For Each Diver

An audible surface signaling device such as a Dive Alert (air horn) or an emergency whistle of superior quality. • A visual surface signaling device (Daytime) such as an inflatable safety sausage (SMB) or similar device. • A visual surface device (Night or Dusk) such as a personal mini-strobe or similar device.

Additional Recommended Surface Safety Equipment • Signalling mirror • Whistle

Dewi Nusantara has a limited amount of diving equipment available for rent, so it is critical that you advise our Bali office staff, in advance, if you decide you want to rent gear. We offer BCD and regulators. Two Canon S95 point and shoot cameras with Ikelite housings are available for rental. These cameras can shoot HD video.

Photo opportunities are abundant no matter what system you have. Guests may use the TV in the salon to view their images. The vessel is equipped with a variety of input cables.

Camera Tables:

Dewi Nusantara has a large indoor camera workbench (8 meters long) with individual power outlets and spotlights under the castle deck.

Charging Stations:

There are several charging stations with 110V and 220V power available for your use.

Rinse Tanks:

There is a huge “cameras only” rinse tank for the exclusive use of photographers onboard.

Dive Buddies:

All divers are required to have a buddy with them at all times. When on a drift dive, photographers are expected to stay with the main body of the group on their tender. You may move away from the group within reason – providing that the divemaster leading the dive is kept in sight at all times. You will not be permitted to separate from the group or carry your own drift line.

Our maximum time for each dive is 60 minutes, inclusive of a safety stop.

Fishing gear is available. Fishing is only allowed in certain areas at the Cruise Directors’ discretion and at extra costs of US$50 per hour. Spear fishing equipment is prohibited on-board.

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Raja Ampat is a year-round diving destination and there is no real rainy season like that found in other areas of Indonesia. A light wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 3mm suit) to ensure continued core warmth throughout their visit. The Komodo National Park is a destination that offers great diving year-round. The area is much drier than Bali and lies within one of the driest regions of Indonesia. Having said this, Komodo often has two distinctly different water temperatures in the north and south areas of the park, cold and warm. A wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 5mm suit) to ensure continued core temperature warmth throughout their visit.

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency. It is advisable to exchange currency at banks that have the most favorable exchange rates and most are open Monday to Friday. It is recommended that you exchange enough currency for general tips, airport taxes and small pocket change. Major credit cards are accepted by most restaurants, hotels, car rental companies, and shops.

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

No air transportation (domestic or international) is included in the cruise package. As of 9 February 2015, all airlines departing from Indonesia are required to include the airport departure tax in the price of the ticket. This new regulation is valid for both domestic flights as well as international flights departing from Indonesia. Departure Tax is also called Passenger Service Charge (PSC). If you have purchased a ticket before 9 February 2015, when the tax wasn’t included in the ticket price yet; then you will still need to pay the airport tax. You will be asked to pay this at the airline counter upon check-in for your departure flight. After you paid, the airline staff will put a stamp on your boarding pass that shows you have paid. If you have purchased a ticket after 9 February 2015; then the Bali airport tax will already be included in your ticket.

Dive instruction, dive and photo equipment rentals and “boutique” purchases must be settled onboard prior to departure. Acceptable methods of payment include US Dollars, local currency or credit cards (Visa or Master Card). Personal cheques are not accepted. Crew gratuities (as a usual guideline, guests normally pay 10% of the cruise fare) are also additional expenses.

Our office in Bali has in-house travel specialists who will be happy to assist with flight and hotel arrangements. Please contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara.com for the most competitive rates. Since the majority of the Indonesian domestic air carriers do not participate in global ticket distribution, we provide a purchasing service for the domestic tickets on our guests’ behalf. In order to purchase tickets, guests will need to provide Dewi Nusantara with your name and nationality as they appear on your passport. We will also require international flight details for your arrival and return home. Your domestic airline tickets will be sent to you electronically and you can simply print out your e-tickets. When planning any trip in Indonesia on Dewi Nusantara, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights. Please note that Dewi Nusantara is only acting as an agent for the airlines and is not responsible for, and can accept no responsibility for, cancellations, delays or problems caused by the air carrier. Domestic air rates are subject to change until the time the airline ticket is purchased. Please feel free to contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara. com if you have any further questions.

Getting to Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Raja Ampat. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat from Bali requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hours and ten-minute flight to Sorong (SOQ) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), then connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Garuda or Lion Air for the fight into Sorong (SOQ). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes, depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international fights.

Jakarta Gateway: A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Sorong (SOQ) can then be completed on a flight with Garuda (usually leaving in the very early hours of the morning) that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Jefman Airport in Sorong (city code SOQ) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to Cenderawasih Bay in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process very similar to getting to Raja Ampat.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Cenderawasih Bay. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight from Bali (DPS) to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the southeast side of the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hour and ten-minute flight to Manokwari (MKW) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), and connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Lion Air for the fight into Manokwari (MKW). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international flights.

Jakarta Gateway:

A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Manokwari (MKW) can then be completed in a single day with fights with Garuda Air that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Rendani Airport in Manokwari (city code: MKW) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to the embarkation point for Dewi Nusantara’s Flores and Alor cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores – this is both the starting and finishing point for your Dewi Nusantara Flores to Alor voyage.

Getting to the two different embarkation and disembarkation points for Dewi Nusantara’s Buton/Flores or Flores/Buton combination cruises is one of two three-step processes.

Buton to Maumere Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Buton-to-Maumere voyage. This fight stops at Makassar/ Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Maumere to Buton Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Maumere-to-Buton voyage. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight stops at Makassar/Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

The two major airports for the Maluku region are Pattimura (city code AMQ) on Ambon Island and Babulla (city code TTE) on Ternate Island. Depending on which trip you would like to make, it would be necessary to buy a one-way ticket either to or from one of these, as well as tickets to or from Jefman airport (city code SOQ) in Sorong or Wai Oti airport (city code MOF) in Maumere. Information about both of these airports as well as international fight arrivals and departures can be found in the relative area sections of this brochure.

Getting to the embarkation point for any Dewi Nusantara Komodo cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Komodo airport in Labuhan Bajo (city code LBJ) on the island of Flores, or Bima (city code BMU) on the island of Sumbawa. Please check your embarkation/disembarkation ports on your cruise invoice for correct information. Some cruises leave from Benoa Harbour in Bali so you will only require a one-way flight.

Guests are encouraged to pack carefully and as lightly as possible. For international flights, please check with your carrier about weight restrictions and any other restrictions on the content of your luggage. No matter which gateway you are using, you will also be flying on a domestic Indonesian air carrier to reach Sorong. Domestic airlines have different baggage weight restrictions than international carriers. A rule of thumb is that passengers are allowed 44lbs (20kg) usually only 22lbs (10kg) from Manado. Above that—expect excess baggage charges. These can vary from US$2.00 to US$5.00 per kilo, per segment, and depends on the airline and the destination. A connecting flight would have two segments. However, please be advised there is no guarantee that any excess luggage (especially that above 45kg) will actually travel on the same fight as the guest. This in turn could result in luggage not making it to the guest in time for the charters’ departure or an international flight home if that would be on the same day. In case the luggage arrives one day late in at Sorong Airport or in Komodo we can arrange to get it to the vessel on day two of the trip. This involves some extra costs. However, we can’t guarantee that this will always work.

You are required to possess a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of return or onward ticketing. Your passport should have at least two blank pages in it in order to pass through immigration. You will also require a Visa. You may qualify for a Visa on arrival depending on your citizenship. Please contact your local Embassy or Consulate for your destination or review the requirements on one of the many travel visa information websites or contact our office in Bali.

At the airport, customs formalities are usually quick and trouble-free. Tourists are allowed articles for use during their stay. These include items of personal adornment, wearing apparel, toiletries and any portable articles which someone can reasonably be expected to use during their stay. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to any illegal drugs into the country. The death penalty applies to drug smugglers in Indonesia.

The official embarkation time is 4 pm. If you arrive on an early flight you will be met at the airport and taken to a hotel for breakfast and coffee. We normally try to start boarding from 12 noon. Once all guests are on-board, the Dewi Nusantara will depart. Dewi Nusantara normally returns to port in the afternoon or evening the day before the disembarkation of the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am. All guests will be disembarked by 10 am.

The Dewi Nusantara package includes a transfer from the embarkation airport to the port where the yacht will be waiting for you. The crew will greet you inside the arrival hall and help you claim your luggage. Please look fora crew or agent from our transfer company holding a Dewi Nusantara sign or a sign with your name on it. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from the airport to the harbor where the yacht is.

The boat will call the hotel on embarkation day and advise boarding time. Once Dewi is ready for boarding we will transfer you from the hotel to the boat.

The Dewi Nusantara returns to port in the morning that you disembark the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am at the end of the charter. Transfers are provided to the airport for guests departing this day. If your flight is not until later in the afternoon we will take you to a local hotel for day use and transfer you to the airport in time for your fight.

In addition to being able to book your domestic airline tickets, Dewi Nusantara’s travel specialist has created several extension packages based around different experiences in the area. Alternatively, they would be happy to design something specifically with your interests in mind.

We strongly recommend that every guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In an event where it is necessary to cancel or interrupt a charter due to weather or any matter beyond the control of Dewi Nusantara, there will be no refund or credit issued. We also recommend diving accident insurance and Dewi Nusantara work in connection with Dive Assure who provide tailor-made insurance specific for scuba diving holidays. www.diveassure.com

All rates are quoted on a shared basis; therefore, unless you require a guaranteed single room and pay an additional supplement (65%), you will very likely be sharing your stateroom with one other guest of the same gender.

Meals prepared by our on-board chef consist of an international mix with a local fair. If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise our Bali office as soon as possible so we can adequately prepare to meet your needs. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available on a consistent basis due to the remote nature of this location.

The Dewi Nusantara’s selection of beverages includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, tea and specialty coffee and a limited selection of local beer. One glass of wine is served with dinner. Fresh milk may not be available, although UHT long-life milk is provided onboard. We recommend that you purchase any special brands of alcoholic beverages that you may want to consume on-board at the Duty-Free Shop at any airport. We encourage you to consume lots of non-alcoholic liquids during the week to avoid dehydration. Remember: Alcohol and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeller until the next day.

The importation of alcoholic beverages in Indonesia is strictly controlled by the government through quota restrictions. Locally produced beer has no restrictions. In accordance with local cultural customs and regulations, only local beer is provided and one glass of wine is served with dinner as part of your Dewi Nusantara package. At all other times, additional alcoholic beverages (based on availability) including bottles of imported wines and drinks containing spirits may be purchased through the ship’s bar. There are no corkage or bottle charges imposed for guests who choose to bring their own alcohol onboard for personal consumption. Customs regulations allow foreign tourists to arrive in Indonesia to bring with them 1 liter of alcohol per adult. If you have a favorite wine or spirit you would like to consume on your upcoming cruise, we encourage you to bring it with you. While customs in Indonesia are laid back and friendly to tourists, the importation limits are enforced. All checked and carry-on bags are x-rayed when clearing customs, so bottles and containers are easily identified by Customs officers. Any tourist who attempts to circumvent the import limits opens themselves up to a very inconvenient situation with government officials.

The electrical current on Dewi Nusantara is 220 volts. Guests may wish to bring a converter for the use of small appliances in their stateroom. There is a charging station in the camera room which offers access to both 110V and 220V power. The standard current in all of Indonesia is 220 volts.

Please plan to travel light. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffle bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin, leave those large, rigid suitcases at home. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for the evenings. Dress aboard is always casual. Light clothing that reflects the sun is best and a hat is recommended. The evening dress is informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes and a hat or visor for your time onshore. Hairdryers are provided in each cabin. We recommend you pack your regulator, dive computer, mask, swimsuit, change of clothes and essential items in your carry-on bag. This will make it easier in the event your luggage is delayed. Please check with your airline as to what weight restrictions will apply to your carry-on and checked luggage.

In Raja Ampat, we always visit a pearl farm or take a speedboat ride through the karst limestone islands. Komodo is famous for its ‘dragon’. Varanus komodoensis is a lizard locally called ‘ora’, the largest monitor lizard in the world. You have the opportunity to go ashore for a 2-hour walk on Komodo. Experienced park rangers will show the natural habitat of this fascinating predator. The trek usually starts around 7:30 am, the best time to find the dragon. But when and if we go ashore always depends on the weather. Although most of our treks on most of our cruises can be completed in sandals a pair of running shoes or even walking boots is a far better and more comfortable option.

Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. If you have a tendency toward seasickness we strongly urge you to bring some over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the transdermal patch or Scopace tablets. Chewable ginger tablets or capsules of powdered ginger have also proved to be effective.

Our dive crews are trained in first aid and diving accident management. Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a complete first aid kit and a high capacity oxygen system. The vessel also has direct contact with the closest hyperbaric chamber. Since emergency transportation and treatment cost is the responsibility of each guest, we strongly recommend that you dive conservatively and obtain special insurance for divers from Divers Alert Network, Dive Assure or similarly ranked company. Be warned that the standard of the hospitals in Sorong and Labuan Bajo are not good! It could take up to 3 days before you get to a hyperbaric chamber. Your diving must be planned within the limits and standards of your certification organization.

In case of emergency, your family may contact you by calling our Bali office at + 62 361 766269 during business hours (10 am – 6 pm local Bali time which is 8 hours ahead of GMT). If outside of our operating hours, call our emergency cell phone number, +62 811399213. Please reserve calling this number for emergencies only.

Check with your local cell phone provider for service while visiting Indonesia. The Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a satellite-based phone for emergency communications. E-mail access is available free of charge when we have a 3G signal but it is very slow. It is suitable only for sending a “What’s App” but not for uploading photos to Facebook.

A designated area on the sun-deck of the outdoor lido deck is available for smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any other area for any reason.

The Dewi Nusantara has a multisystem TV unit for digital video camera playback, a compact disc player, a DVD player and an iPod docking player in the main salon. If you have a favorite movie, slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along! You may also bring your own favorite music CD’s or DVDs. A small library of “books for exchange” is maintained on-board, as well as marine life identification books for reference.

Our crew is delighted to help you celebrate any special occasion on-board including birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons or weddings. Kindly advise our Bali office at least 30 days prior to departure so that we can adequately prepare.

Gratuities are not included. We prefer that our guests reward our crew based on performance. If the crew performs to your expectations, we suggest that a gratuity of approximately 10% of the published package price be considered normal. Payment of gratuities is entirely at the discretion of the guest. Payment of gratuities can be by cash or credit card (Visa or Master-Card cards are accepted but warrant a higher service charge).

Dewi Nusantara has a small, onboard “Boatique” which sells a selection of logo clothing, custom jewelry, sundries, diving accessories etc. A crew member will gladly assist you with your purchases at any time during the week. US Dollars, Euros, Indonesian Rupiah or VISA and Master Card credit cards are all accepted for bill payment. Unfortunately, American Express cards or personal and travellers cheques are not accepted.

Garuda Indonesia, like many other airlines, has now prohibited the Macbook Pro 15” from both hand carry and check-in luggage.

We will offer up to four dives per day, including a night dive. On the last dive day, there will be two dives (weather and sea conditions permitting).

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of certification. The divemaster requires proof of certification before the first dive. You will be required to complete our Cruise Application and Waiver agreement prior to departure for Indonesia.

Tender diving is the rule. All dives will be made from two dive tenders. Guests board the tender and then don their gear at the dive site. For divers who require special assistance, we will be happy to provide it. Backward roll entry from the tender is the most convenient way to enter the water. Our crew will hand down cameras and other equipment. To re-board the tenders, guests may remove their gear in the water and hand it up to our staff and simply climb aboard by way of a ladder secured to the gunwale of the tender.

For your safety, it is recommended that each diver carry an emergency SMB (safety sausage), Dive Alert or other suitable audible surface signaling device and mini-strobe light on all dives. If you do not bring any one of these devices with you they are available for rent onboard, however, quantities may be limited.

All diving onboard the Dewi Nusantara should be planned no-decompression dives and conducted within the limits and standards of your certification agency.

Dewi Nusantara is equipped with Nitrox facilities. Nitrox fills of up to 32% are normally available to all certified Nitrox divers for an additional charge. Nitrox dive profiles must be planned and executed with a Nitrox compatible computer. It is recommended that the planned PO2 level be set within the limits of your certifying agency. All Nitrox fills must be analyzed by the divers using the mix and logged prior to each and every dive. Nitrox certifications are usually available on-board to all certified open water divers for an additional charge

Equipment provided aboard the Dewi Nusantara includes cylinders (11.2 litre/80 cu. ft. aluminium with DIN/Yolk convertible “K” valves), weights and weight belts. Divers will also need the following equipment: • Regulator with alternate air source • Depth and pressure gauge • Dive computer • Buoyancy Compensation Device (BCD) • Mask/fins/snorkel • Night Dives: we require at least two light sources on a night dive • Recommended (Additional) Dive Equipment • Battery operated glowing tank marker light • Dive light with extra batteries or a charging source

We suggest that you bring your own to ensure compatibility with your personal equipment. The Dewi Nusantara has a limited supply available for rental by our guests.

Recommended Surface Safety Equipment For Each Diver

An audible surface signaling device such as a Dive Alert (air horn) or an emergency whistle of superior quality. • A visual surface signaling device (Daytime) such as an inflatable safety sausage (SMB) or similar device. • A visual surface device (Night or Dusk) such as a personal mini-strobe or similar device.

Additional Recommended Surface Safety Equipment • Signalling mirror • Whistle

Dewi Nusantara has a limited amount of diving equipment available for rent, so it is critical that you advise our Bali office staff, in advance, if you decide you want to rent gear. We offer BCD and regulators. Two Canon S95 point and shoot cameras with Ikelite housings are available for rental. These cameras can shoot HD video.

Photo opportunities are abundant no matter what system you have. Guests may use the TV in the salon to view their images. The vessel is equipped with a variety of input cables.

Camera Tables:

Dewi Nusantara has a large indoor camera workbench (8 meters long) with individual power outlets and spotlights under the castle deck.

Charging Stations:

There are several charging stations with 110V and 220V power available for your use.

Rinse Tanks:

There is a huge “cameras only” rinse tank for the exclusive use of photographers onboard.

Dive Buddies:

All divers are required to have a buddy with them at all times. When on a drift dive, photographers are expected to stay with the main body of the group on their tender. You may move away from the group within reason – providing that the divemaster leading the dive is kept in sight at all times. You will not be permitted to separate from the group or carry your own drift line.

Our maximum time for each dive is 60 minutes, inclusive of a safety stop.

Fishing gear is available. Fishing is only allowed in certain areas at the Cruise Directors’ discretion and at extra costs of US$50 per hour. Spear fishing equipment is prohibited on-board.

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Raja Ampat is a year-round diving destination and there is no real rainy season like that found in other areas of Indonesia. A light wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 3mm suit) to ensure continued core warmth throughout their visit. The Komodo National Park is a destination that offers great diving year-round. The area is much drier than Bali and lies within one of the driest regions of Indonesia. Having said this, Komodo often has two distinctly different water temperatures in the north and south areas of the park, cold and warm. A wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 5mm suit) to ensure continued core temperature warmth throughout their visit.

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency. It is advisable to exchange currency at banks that have the most favorable exchange rates and most are open Monday to Friday. It is recommended that you exchange enough currency for general tips, airport taxes and small pocket change. Major credit cards are accepted by most restaurants, hotels, car rental companies, and shops.

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

No air transportation (domestic or international) is included in the cruise package. As of 9 February 2015, all airlines departing from Indonesia are required to include the airport departure tax in the price of the ticket. This new regulation is valid for both domestic flights as well as international flights departing from Indonesia. Departure Tax is also called Passenger Service Charge (PSC). If you have purchased a ticket before 9 February 2015, when the tax wasn’t included in the ticket price yet; then you will still need to pay the airport tax. You will be asked to pay this at the airline counter upon check-in for your departure flight. After you paid, the airline staff will put a stamp on your boarding pass that shows you have paid. If you have purchased a ticket after 9 February 2015; then the Bali airport tax will already be included in your ticket.

Dive instruction, dive and photo equipment rentals and “boutique” purchases must be settled onboard prior to departure. Acceptable methods of payment include US Dollars, local currency or credit cards (Visa or Master Card). Personal cheques are not accepted. Crew gratuities (as a usual guideline, guests normally pay 10% of the cruise fare) are also additional expenses.

Our office in Bali has in-house travel specialists who will be happy to assist with flight and hotel arrangements. Please contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara.com for the most competitive rates. Since the majority of the Indonesian domestic air carriers do not participate in global ticket distribution, we provide a purchasing service for the domestic tickets on our guests’ behalf. In order to purchase tickets, guests will need to provide Dewi Nusantara with your name and nationality as they appear on your passport. We will also require international flight details for your arrival and return home. Your domestic airline tickets will be sent to you electronically and you can simply print out your e-tickets. When planning any trip in Indonesia on Dewi Nusantara, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights. Please note that Dewi Nusantara is only acting as an agent for the airlines and is not responsible for, and can accept no responsibility for, cancellations, delays or problems caused by the air carrier. Domestic air rates are subject to change until the time the airline ticket is purchased. Please feel free to contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara. com if you have any further questions.

Getting to Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Raja Ampat. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat from Bali requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hours and ten-minute flight to Sorong (SOQ) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), then connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Garuda or Lion Air for the fight into Sorong (SOQ). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes, depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international fights.

Jakarta Gateway: A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Sorong (SOQ) can then be completed on a flight with Garuda (usually leaving in the very early hours of the morning) that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Jefman Airport in Sorong (city code SOQ) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to Cenderawasih Bay in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process very similar to getting to Raja Ampat.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Cenderawasih Bay. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight from Bali (DPS) to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the southeast side of the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hour and ten-minute flight to Manokwari (MKW) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), and connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Lion Air for the fight into Manokwari (MKW). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international flights.

Jakarta Gateway:

A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Manokwari (MKW) can then be completed in a single day with fights with Garuda Air that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Rendani Airport in Manokwari (city code: MKW) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to the embarkation point for Dewi Nusantara’s Flores and Alor cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores – this is both the starting and finishing point for your Dewi Nusantara Flores to Alor voyage.

Getting to the two different embarkation and disembarkation points for Dewi Nusantara’s Buton/Flores or Flores/Buton combination cruises is one of two three-step processes.

Buton to Maumere Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Buton-to-Maumere voyage. This fight stops at Makassar/ Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Maumere to Buton Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Maumere-to-Buton voyage. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight stops at Makassar/Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

The two major airports for the Maluku region are Pattimura (city code AMQ) on Ambon Island and Babulla (city code TTE) on Ternate Island. Depending on which trip you would like to make, it would be necessary to buy a one-way ticket either to or from one of these, as well as tickets to or from Jefman airport (city code SOQ) in Sorong or Wai Oti airport (city code MOF) in Maumere. Information about both of these airports as well as international fight arrivals and departures can be found in the relative area sections of this brochure.

Getting to the embarkation point for any Dewi Nusantara Komodo cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Komodo airport in Labuhan Bajo (city code LBJ) on the island of Flores, or Bima (city code BMU) on the island of Sumbawa. Please check your embarkation/disembarkation ports on your cruise invoice for correct information. Some cruises leave from Benoa Harbour in Bali so you will only require a one-way flight.

Guests are encouraged to pack carefully and as lightly as possible. For international flights, please check with your carrier about weight restrictions and any other restrictions on the content of your luggage. No matter which gateway you are using, you will also be flying on a domestic Indonesian air carrier to reach Sorong. Domestic airlines have different baggage weight restrictions than international carriers. A rule of thumb is that passengers are allowed 44lbs (20kg) usually only 22lbs (10kg) from Manado. Above that—expect excess baggage charges. These can vary from US$2.00 to US$5.00 per kilo, per segment, and depends on the airline and the destination. A connecting flight would have two segments. However, please be advised there is no guarantee that any excess luggage (especially that above 45kg) will actually travel on the same fight as the guest. This in turn could result in luggage not making it to the guest in time for the charters’ departure or an international flight home if that would be on the same day. In case the luggage arrives one day late in at Sorong Airport or in Komodo we can arrange to get it to the vessel on day two of the trip. This involves some extra costs. However, we can’t guarantee that this will always work.

You are required to possess a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of return or onward ticketing. Your passport should have at least two blank pages in it in order to pass through immigration. You will also require a Visa. You may qualify for a Visa on arrival depending on your citizenship. Please contact your local Embassy or Consulate for your destination or review the requirements on one of the many travel visa information websites or contact our office in Bali.

At the airport, customs formalities are usually quick and trouble-free. Tourists are allowed articles for use during their stay. These include items of personal adornment, wearing apparel, toiletries and any portable articles which someone can reasonably be expected to use during their stay. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to any illegal drugs into the country. The death penalty applies to drug smugglers in Indonesia.

The official embarkation time is 4 pm. If you arrive on an early flight you will be met at the airport and taken to a hotel for breakfast and coffee. We normally try to start boarding from 12 noon. Once all guests are on-board, the Dewi Nusantara will depart. Dewi Nusantara normally returns to port in the afternoon or evening the day before the disembarkation of the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am. All guests will be disembarked by 10 am.

The Dewi Nusantara package includes a transfer from the embarkation airport to the port where the yacht will be waiting for you. The crew will greet you inside the arrival hall and help you claim your luggage. Please look fora crew or agent from our transfer company holding a Dewi Nusantara sign or a sign with your name on it. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from the airport to the harbor where the yacht is.

The boat will call the hotel on embarkation day and advise boarding time. Once Dewi is ready for boarding we will transfer you from the hotel to the boat.

The Dewi Nusantara returns to port in the morning that you disembark the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am at the end of the charter. Transfers are provided to the airport for guests departing this day. If your flight is not until later in the afternoon we will take you to a local hotel for day use and transfer you to the airport in time for your fight.

In addition to being able to book your domestic airline tickets, Dewi Nusantara’s travel specialist has created several extension packages based around different experiences in the area. Alternatively, they would be happy to design something specifically with your interests in mind.

We strongly recommend that every guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In an event where it is necessary to cancel or interrupt a charter due to weather or any matter beyond the control of Dewi Nusantara, there will be no refund or credit issued. We also recommend diving accident insurance and Dewi Nusantara work in connection with Dive Assure who provide tailor-made insurance specific for scuba diving holidays. www.diveassure.com

All rates are quoted on a shared basis; therefore, unless you require a guaranteed single room and pay an additional supplement (65%), you will very likely be sharing your stateroom with one other guest of the same gender.

Meals prepared by our on-board chef consist of an international mix with a local fair. If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise our Bali office as soon as possible so we can adequately prepare to meet your needs. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available on a consistent basis due to the remote nature of this location.

The Dewi Nusantara’s selection of beverages includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, tea and specialty coffee and a limited selection of local beer. One glass of wine is served with dinner. Fresh milk may not be available, although UHT long-life milk is provided onboard. We recommend that you purchase any special brands of alcoholic beverages that you may want to consume on-board at the Duty-Free Shop at any airport. We encourage you to consume lots of non-alcoholic liquids during the week to avoid dehydration. Remember: Alcohol and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeller until the next day.

The importation of alcoholic beverages in Indonesia is strictly controlled by the government through quota restrictions. Locally produced beer has no restrictions. In accordance with local cultural customs and regulations, only local beer is provided and one glass of wine is served with dinner as part of your Dewi Nusantara package. At all other times, additional alcoholic beverages (based on availability) including bottles of imported wines and drinks containing spirits may be purchased through the ship’s bar. There are no corkage or bottle charges imposed for guests who choose to bring their own alcohol onboard for personal consumption. Customs regulations allow foreign tourists to arrive in Indonesia to bring with them 1 liter of alcohol per adult. If you have a favorite wine or spirit you would like to consume on your upcoming cruise, we encourage you to bring it with you. While customs in Indonesia are laid back and friendly to tourists, the importation limits are enforced. All checked and carry-on bags are x-rayed when clearing customs, so bottles and containers are easily identified by Customs officers. Any tourist who attempts to circumvent the import limits opens themselves up to a very inconvenient situation with government officials.

The electrical current on Dewi Nusantara is 220 volts. Guests may wish to bring a converter for the use of small appliances in their stateroom. There is a charging station in the camera room which offers access to both 110V and 220V power. The standard current in all of Indonesia is 220 volts.

Please plan to travel light. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffle bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin, leave those large, rigid suitcases at home. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for the evenings. Dress aboard is always casual. Light clothing that reflects the sun is best and a hat is recommended. The evening dress is informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes and a hat or visor for your time onshore. Hairdryers are provided in each cabin. We recommend you pack your regulator, dive computer, mask, swimsuit, change of clothes and essential items in your carry-on bag. This will make it easier in the event your luggage is delayed. Please check with your airline as to what weight restrictions will apply to your carry-on and checked luggage.

In Raja Ampat, we always visit a pearl farm or take a speedboat ride through the karst limestone islands. Komodo is famous for its ‘dragon’. Varanus komodoensis is a lizard locally called ‘ora’, the largest monitor lizard in the world. You have the opportunity to go ashore for a 2-hour walk on Komodo. Experienced park rangers will show the natural habitat of this fascinating predator. The trek usually starts around 7:30 am, the best time to find the dragon. But when and if we go ashore always depends on the weather. Although most of our treks on most of our cruises can be completed in sandals a pair of running shoes or even walking boots is a far better and more comfortable option.

Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. If you have a tendency toward seasickness we strongly urge you to bring some over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the transdermal patch or Scopace tablets. Chewable ginger tablets or capsules of powdered ginger have also proved to be effective.

Our dive crews are trained in first aid and diving accident management. Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a complete first aid kit and a high capacity oxygen system. The vessel also has direct contact with the closest hyperbaric chamber. Since emergency transportation and treatment cost is the responsibility of each guest, we strongly recommend that you dive conservatively and obtain special insurance for divers from Divers Alert Network, Dive Assure or similarly ranked company. Be warned that the standard of the hospitals in Sorong and Labuan Bajo are not good! It could take up to 3 days before you get to a hyperbaric chamber. Your diving must be planned within the limits and standards of your certification organization.

In case of emergency, your family may contact you by calling our Bali office at + 62 361 766269 during business hours (10 am – 6 pm local Bali time which is 8 hours ahead of GMT). If outside of our operating hours, call our emergency cell phone number, +62 811399213. Please reserve calling this number for emergencies only.

Check with your local cell phone provider for service while visiting Indonesia. The Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a satellite-based phone for emergency communications. E-mail access is available free of charge when we have a 3G signal but it is very slow. It is suitable only for sending a “What’s App” but not for uploading photos to Facebook.

A designated area on the sun-deck of the outdoor lido deck is available for smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any other area for any reason.

The Dewi Nusantara has a multisystem TV unit for digital video camera playback, a compact disc player, a DVD player and an iPod docking player in the main salon. If you have a favorite movie, slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along! You may also bring your own favorite music CD’s or DVDs. A small library of “books for exchange” is maintained on-board, as well as marine life identification books for reference.

Our crew is delighted to help you celebrate any special occasion on-board including birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons or weddings. Kindly advise our Bali office at least 30 days prior to departure so that we can adequately prepare.

Gratuities are not included. We prefer that our guests reward our crew based on performance. If the crew performs to your expectations, we suggest that a gratuity of approximately 10% of the published package price be considered normal. Payment of gratuities is entirely at the discretion of the guest. Payment of gratuities can be by cash or credit card (Visa or Master-Card cards are accepted but warrant a higher service charge).

Dewi Nusantara has a small, onboard “Boatique” which sells a selection of logo clothing, custom jewelry, sundries, diving accessories etc. A crew member will gladly assist you with your purchases at any time during the week. US Dollars, Euros, Indonesian Rupiah or VISA and Master Card credit cards are all accepted for bill payment. Unfortunately, American Express cards or personal and travellers cheques are not accepted.

Garuda Indonesia, like many other airlines, has now prohibited the Macbook Pro 15” from both hand carry and check-in luggage.

We will offer up to four dives per day, including a night dive. On the last dive day, there will be two dives (weather and sea conditions permitting).

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of certification. The divemaster requires proof of certification before the first dive. You will be required to complete our Cruise Application and Waiver agreement prior to departure for Indonesia.

Tender diving is the rule. All dives will be made from two dive tenders. Guests board the tender and then don their gear at the dive site. For divers who require special assistance, we will be happy to provide it. Backward roll entry from the tender is the most convenient way to enter the water. Our crew will hand down cameras and other equipment. To re-board the tenders, guests may remove their gear in the water and hand it up to our staff and simply climb aboard by way of a ladder secured to the gunwale of the tender.

For your safety, it is recommended that each diver carry an emergency SMB (safety sausage), Dive Alert or other suitable audible surface signaling device and mini-strobe light on all dives. If you do not bring any one of these devices with you they are available for rent onboard, however, quantities may be limited.

All diving onboard the Dewi Nusantara should be planned no-decompression dives and conducted within the limits and standards of your certification agency.

Dewi Nusantara is equipped with Nitrox facilities. Nitrox fills of up to 32% are normally available to all certified Nitrox divers for an additional charge. Nitrox dive profiles must be planned and executed with a Nitrox compatible computer. It is recommended that the planned PO2 level be set within the limits of your certifying agency. All Nitrox fills must be analyzed by the divers using the mix and logged prior to each and every dive. Nitrox certifications are usually available on-board to all certified open water divers for an additional charge

Equipment provided aboard the Dewi Nusantara includes cylinders (11.2 litre/80 cu. ft. aluminium with DIN/Yolk convertible “K” valves), weights and weight belts. Divers will also need the following equipment: • Regulator with alternate air source • Depth and pressure gauge • Dive computer • Buoyancy Compensation Device (BCD) • Mask/fins/snorkel • Night Dives: we require at least two light sources on a night dive • Recommended (Additional) Dive Equipment • Battery operated glowing tank marker light • Dive light with extra batteries or a charging source

We suggest that you bring your own to ensure compatibility with your personal equipment. The Dewi Nusantara has a limited supply available for rental by our guests.

Recommended Surface Safety Equipment For Each Diver

An audible surface signaling device such as a Dive Alert (air horn) or an emergency whistle of superior quality. • A visual surface signaling device (Daytime) such as an inflatable safety sausage (SMB) or similar device. • A visual surface device (Night or Dusk) such as a personal mini-strobe or similar device.

Additional Recommended Surface Safety Equipment • Signalling mirror • Whistle

Dewi Nusantara has a limited amount of diving equipment available for rent, so it is critical that you advise our Bali office staff, in advance, if you decide you want to rent gear. We offer BCD and regulators. Two Canon S95 point and shoot cameras with Ikelite housings are available for rental. These cameras can shoot HD video.

Photo opportunities are abundant no matter what system you have. Guests may use the TV in the salon to view their images. The vessel is equipped with a variety of input cables.

Camera Tables:

Dewi Nusantara has a large indoor camera workbench (8 meters long) with individual power outlets and spotlights under the castle deck.

Charging Stations:

There are several charging stations with 110V and 220V power available for your use.

Rinse Tanks:

There is a huge “cameras only” rinse tank for the exclusive use of photographers onboard.

Dive Buddies:

All divers are required to have a buddy with them at all times. When on a drift dive, photographers are expected to stay with the main body of the group on their tender. You may move away from the group within reason – providing that the divemaster leading the dive is kept in sight at all times. You will not be permitted to separate from the group or carry your own drift line.

Our maximum time for each dive is 60 minutes, inclusive of a safety stop.

Fishing gear is available. Fishing is only allowed in certain areas at the Cruise Directors’ discretion and at extra costs of US$50 per hour. Spear fishing equipment is prohibited on-board.

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Raja Ampat is a year-round diving destination and there is no real rainy season like that found in other areas of Indonesia. A light wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 3mm suit) to ensure continued core warmth throughout their visit. The Komodo National Park is a destination that offers great diving year-round. The area is much drier than Bali and lies within one of the driest regions of Indonesia. Having said this, Komodo often has two distinctly different water temperatures in the north and south areas of the park, cold and warm. A wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 5mm suit) to ensure continued core temperature warmth throughout their visit.

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency. It is advisable to exchange currency at banks that have the most favorable exchange rates and most are open Monday to Friday. It is recommended that you exchange enough currency for general tips, airport taxes and small pocket change. Major credit cards are accepted by most restaurants, hotels, car rental companies, and shops.

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

No air transportation (domestic or international) is included in the cruise package. As of 9 February 2015, all airlines departing from Indonesia are required to include the airport departure tax in the price of the ticket. This new regulation is valid for both domestic flights as well as international flights departing from Indonesia. Departure Tax is also called Passenger Service Charge (PSC). If you have purchased a ticket before 9 February 2015, when the tax wasn’t included in the ticket price yet; then you will still need to pay the airport tax. You will be asked to pay this at the airline counter upon check-in for your departure flight. After you paid, the airline staff will put a stamp on your boarding pass that shows you have paid. If you have purchased a ticket after 9 February 2015; then the Bali airport tax will already be included in your ticket.

Dive instruction, dive and photo equipment rentals and “boutique” purchases must be settled onboard prior to departure. Acceptable methods of payment include US Dollars, local currency or credit cards (Visa or Master Card). Personal cheques are not accepted. Crew gratuities (as a usual guideline, guests normally pay 10% of the cruise fare) are also additional expenses.

Our office in Bali has in-house travel specialists who will be happy to assist with flight and hotel arrangements. Please contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara.com for the most competitive rates. Since the majority of the Indonesian domestic air carriers do not participate in global ticket distribution, we provide a purchasing service for the domestic tickets on our guests’ behalf. In order to purchase tickets, guests will need to provide Dewi Nusantara with your name and nationality as they appear on your passport. We will also require international flight details for your arrival and return home. Your domestic airline tickets will be sent to you electronically and you can simply print out your e-tickets. When planning any trip in Indonesia on Dewi Nusantara, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights. Please note that Dewi Nusantara is only acting as an agent for the airlines and is not responsible for, and can accept no responsibility for, cancellations, delays or problems caused by the air carrier. Domestic air rates are subject to change until the time the airline ticket is purchased. Please feel free to contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara. com if you have any further questions.

Getting to Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Raja Ampat. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat from Bali requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hours and ten-minute flight to Sorong (SOQ) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), then connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Garuda or Lion Air for the fight into Sorong (SOQ). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes, depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international fights.

Jakarta Gateway: A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Sorong (SOQ) can then be completed on a flight with Garuda (usually leaving in the very early hours of the morning) that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Jefman Airport in Sorong (city code SOQ) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to Cenderawasih Bay in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process very similar to getting to Raja Ampat.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Cenderawasih Bay. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight from Bali (DPS) to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the southeast side of the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hour and ten-minute flight to Manokwari (MKW) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), and connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Lion Air for the fight into Manokwari (MKW). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international flights.

Jakarta Gateway:

A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Manokwari (MKW) can then be completed in a single day with fights with Garuda Air that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Rendani Airport in Manokwari (city code: MKW) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to the embarkation point for Dewi Nusantara’s Flores and Alor cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores – this is both the starting and finishing point for your Dewi Nusantara Flores to Alor voyage.

Getting to the two different embarkation and disembarkation points for Dewi Nusantara’s Buton/Flores or Flores/Buton combination cruises is one of two three-step processes.

Buton to Maumere Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Buton-to-Maumere voyage. This fight stops at Makassar/ Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Maumere to Buton Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Maumere-to-Buton voyage. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight stops at Makassar/Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

The two major airports for the Maluku region are Pattimura (city code AMQ) on Ambon Island and Babulla (city code TTE) on Ternate Island. Depending on which trip you would like to make, it would be necessary to buy a one-way ticket either to or from one of these, as well as tickets to or from Jefman airport (city code SOQ) in Sorong or Wai Oti airport (city code MOF) in Maumere. Information about both of these airports as well as international fight arrivals and departures can be found in the relative area sections of this brochure.

Getting to the embarkation point for any Dewi Nusantara Komodo cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Komodo airport in Labuhan Bajo (city code LBJ) on the island of Flores, or Bima (city code BMU) on the island of Sumbawa. Please check your embarkation/disembarkation ports on your cruise invoice for correct information. Some cruises leave from Benoa Harbour in Bali so you will only require a one-way flight.

Guests are encouraged to pack carefully and as lightly as possible. For international flights, please check with your carrier about weight restrictions and any other restrictions on the content of your luggage. No matter which gateway you are using, you will also be flying on a domestic Indonesian air carrier to reach Sorong. Domestic airlines have different baggage weight restrictions than international carriers. A rule of thumb is that passengers are allowed 44lbs (20kg) usually only 22lbs (10kg) from Manado. Above that—expect excess baggage charges. These can vary from US$2.00 to US$5.00 per kilo, per segment, and depends on the airline and the destination. A connecting flight would have two segments. However, please be advised there is no guarantee that any excess luggage (especially that above 45kg) will actually travel on the same fight as the guest. This in turn could result in luggage not making it to the guest in time for the charters’ departure or an international flight home if that would be on the same day. In case the luggage arrives one day late in at Sorong Airport or in Komodo we can arrange to get it to the vessel on day two of the trip. This involves some extra costs. However, we can’t guarantee that this will always work.

You are required to possess a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of return or onward ticketing. Your passport should have at least two blank pages in it in order to pass through immigration. You will also require a Visa. You may qualify for a Visa on arrival depending on your citizenship. Please contact your local Embassy or Consulate for your destination or review the requirements on one of the many travel visa information websites or contact our office in Bali.

At the airport, customs formalities are usually quick and trouble-free. Tourists are allowed articles for use during their stay. These include items of personal adornment, wearing apparel, toiletries and any portable articles which someone can reasonably be expected to use during their stay. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to any illegal drugs into the country. The death penalty applies to drug smugglers in Indonesia.

The official embarkation time is 4 pm. If you arrive on an early flight you will be met at the airport and taken to a hotel for breakfast and coffee. We normally try to start boarding from 12 noon. Once all guests are on-board, the Dewi Nusantara will depart. Dewi Nusantara normally returns to port in the afternoon or evening the day before the disembarkation of the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am. All guests will be disembarked by 10 am.

The Dewi Nusantara package includes a transfer from the embarkation airport to the port where the yacht will be waiting for you. The crew will greet you inside the arrival hall and help you claim your luggage. Please look fora crew or agent from our transfer company holding a Dewi Nusantara sign or a sign with your name on it. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from the airport to the harbor where the yacht is.

The boat will call the hotel on embarkation day and advise boarding time. Once Dewi is ready for boarding we will transfer you from the hotel to the boat.

The Dewi Nusantara returns to port in the morning that you disembark the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am at the end of the charter. Transfers are provided to the airport for guests departing this day. If your flight is not until later in the afternoon we will take you to a local hotel for day use and transfer you to the airport in time for your fight.

In addition to being able to book your domestic airline tickets, Dewi Nusantara’s travel specialist has created several extension packages based around different experiences in the area. Alternatively, they would be happy to design something specifically with your interests in mind.

We strongly recommend that every guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In an event where it is necessary to cancel or interrupt a charter due to weather or any matter beyond the control of Dewi Nusantara, there will be no refund or credit issued. We also recommend diving accident insurance and Dewi Nusantara work in connection with Dive Assure who provide tailor-made insurance specific for scuba diving holidays. www.diveassure.com

All rates are quoted on a shared basis; therefore, unless you require a guaranteed single room and pay an additional supplement (65%), you will very likely be sharing your stateroom with one other guest of the same gender.

Meals prepared by our on-board chef consist of an international mix with a local fair. If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise our Bali office as soon as possible so we can adequately prepare to meet your needs. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available on a consistent basis due to the remote nature of this location.

The Dewi Nusantara’s selection of beverages includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, tea and specialty coffee and a limited selection of local beer. One glass of wine is served with dinner. Fresh milk may not be available, although UHT long-life milk is provided onboard. We recommend that you purchase any special brands of alcoholic beverages that you may want to consume on-board at the Duty-Free Shop at any airport. We encourage you to consume lots of non-alcoholic liquids during the week to avoid dehydration. Remember: Alcohol and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeller until the next day.

The importation of alcoholic beverages in Indonesia is strictly controlled by the government through quota restrictions. Locally produced beer has no restrictions. In accordance with local cultural customs and regulations, only local beer is provided and one glass of wine is served with dinner as part of your Dewi Nusantara package. At all other times, additional alcoholic beverages (based on availability) including bottles of imported wines and drinks containing spirits may be purchased through the ship’s bar. There are no corkage or bottle charges imposed for guests who choose to bring their own alcohol onboard for personal consumption. Customs regulations allow foreign tourists to arrive in Indonesia to bring with them 1 liter of alcohol per adult. If you have a favorite wine or spirit you would like to consume on your upcoming cruise, we encourage you to bring it with you. While customs in Indonesia are laid back and friendly to tourists, the importation limits are enforced. All checked and carry-on bags are x-rayed when clearing customs, so bottles and containers are easily identified by Customs officers. Any tourist who attempts to circumvent the import limits opens themselves up to a very inconvenient situation with government officials.

The electrical current on Dewi Nusantara is 220 volts. Guests may wish to bring a converter for the use of small appliances in their stateroom. There is a charging station in the camera room which offers access to both 110V and 220V power. The standard current in all of Indonesia is 220 volts.

Please plan to travel light. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffle bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin, leave those large, rigid suitcases at home. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for the evenings. Dress aboard is always casual. Light clothing that reflects the sun is best and a hat is recommended. The evening dress is informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes and a hat or visor for your time onshore. Hairdryers are provided in each cabin. We recommend you pack your regulator, dive computer, mask, swimsuit, change of clothes and essential items in your carry-on bag. This will make it easier in the event your luggage is delayed. Please check with your airline as to what weight restrictions will apply to your carry-on and checked luggage.

In Raja Ampat, we always visit a pearl farm or take a speedboat ride through the karst limestone islands. Komodo is famous for its ‘dragon’. Varanus komodoensis is a lizard locally called ‘ora’, the largest monitor lizard in the world. You have the opportunity to go ashore for a 2-hour walk on Komodo. Experienced park rangers will show the natural habitat of this fascinating predator. The trek usually starts around 7:30 am, the best time to find the dragon. But when and if we go ashore always depends on the weather. Although most of our treks on most of our cruises can be completed in sandals a pair of running shoes or even walking boots is a far better and more comfortable option.

Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. If you have a tendency toward seasickness we strongly urge you to bring some over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the transdermal patch or Scopace tablets. Chewable ginger tablets or capsules of powdered ginger have also proved to be effective.

Our dive crews are trained in first aid and diving accident management. Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a complete first aid kit and a high capacity oxygen system. The vessel also has direct contact with the closest hyperbaric chamber. Since emergency transportation and treatment cost is the responsibility of each guest, we strongly recommend that you dive conservatively and obtain special insurance for divers from Divers Alert Network, Dive Assure or similarly ranked company. Be warned that the standard of the hospitals in Sorong and Labuan Bajo are not good! It could take up to 3 days before you get to a hyperbaric chamber. Your diving must be planned within the limits and standards of your certification organization.

In case of emergency, your family may contact you by calling our Bali office at + 62 361 766269 during business hours (10 am – 6 pm local Bali time which is 8 hours ahead of GMT). If outside of our operating hours, call our emergency cell phone number, +62 811399213. Please reserve calling this number for emergencies only.

Check with your local cell phone provider for service while visiting Indonesia. The Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a satellite-based phone for emergency communications. E-mail access is available free of charge when we have a 3G signal but it is very slow. It is suitable only for sending a “What’s App” but not for uploading photos to Facebook.

A designated area on the sun-deck of the outdoor lido deck is available for smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any other area for any reason.

The Dewi Nusantara has a multisystem TV unit for digital video camera playback, a compact disc player, a DVD player and an iPod docking player in the main salon. If you have a favorite movie, slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along! You may also bring your own favorite music CD’s or DVDs. A small library of “books for exchange” is maintained on-board, as well as marine life identification books for reference.

Our crew is delighted to help you celebrate any special occasion on-board including birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons or weddings. Kindly advise our Bali office at least 30 days prior to departure so that we can adequately prepare.

Gratuities are not included. We prefer that our guests reward our crew based on performance. If the crew performs to your expectations, we suggest that a gratuity of approximately 10% of the published package price be considered normal. Payment of gratuities is entirely at the discretion of the guest. Payment of gratuities can be by cash or credit card (Visa or Master-Card cards are accepted but warrant a higher service charge).

Dewi Nusantara has a small, onboard “Boatique” which sells a selection of logo clothing, custom jewelry, sundries, diving accessories etc. A crew member will gladly assist you with your purchases at any time during the week. US Dollars, Euros, Indonesian Rupiah or VISA and Master Card credit cards are all accepted for bill payment. Unfortunately, American Express cards or personal and travellers cheques are not accepted.

Garuda Indonesia, like many other airlines, has now prohibited the Macbook Pro 15” from both hand carry and check-in luggage.

We will offer up to four dives per day, including a night dive. On the last dive day, there will be two dives (weather and sea conditions permitting).

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of certification. The divemaster requires proof of certification before the first dive. You will be required to complete our Cruise Application and Waiver agreement prior to departure for Indonesia.

Tender diving is the rule. All dives will be made from two dive tenders. Guests board the tender and then don their gear at the dive site. For divers who require special assistance, we will be happy to provide it. Backward roll entry from the tender is the most convenient way to enter the water. Our crew will hand down cameras and other equipment. To re-board the tenders, guests may remove their gear in the water and hand it up to our staff and simply climb aboard by way of a ladder secured to the gunwale of the tender.

For your safety, it is recommended that each diver carry an emergency SMB (safety sausage), Dive Alert or other suitable audible surface signaling device and mini-strobe light on all dives. If you do not bring any one of these devices with you they are available for rent onboard, however, quantities may be limited.

All diving onboard the Dewi Nusantara should be planned no-decompression dives and conducted within the limits and standards of your certification agency.

Dewi Nusantara is equipped with Nitrox facilities. Nitrox fills of up to 32% are normally available to all certified Nitrox divers for an additional charge. Nitrox dive profiles must be planned and executed with a Nitrox compatible computer. It is recommended that the planned PO2 level be set within the limits of your certifying agency. All Nitrox fills must be analyzed by the divers using the mix and logged prior to each and every dive. Nitrox certifications are usually available on-board to all certified open water divers for an additional charge

Equipment provided aboard the Dewi Nusantara includes cylinders (11.2 litre/80 cu. ft. aluminium with DIN/Yolk convertible “K” valves), weights and weight belts. Divers will also need the following equipment: • Regulator with alternate air source • Depth and pressure gauge • Dive computer • Buoyancy Compensation Device (BCD) • Mask/fins/snorkel • Night Dives: we require at least two light sources on a night dive • Recommended (Additional) Dive Equipment • Battery operated glowing tank marker light • Dive light with extra batteries or a charging source

We suggest that you bring your own to ensure compatibility with your personal equipment. The Dewi Nusantara has a limited supply available for rental by our guests.

Recommended Surface Safety Equipment For Each Diver

An audible surface signaling device such as a Dive Alert (air horn) or an emergency whistle of superior quality. • A visual surface signaling device (Daytime) such as an inflatable safety sausage (SMB) or similar device. • A visual surface device (Night or Dusk) such as a personal mini-strobe or similar device.

Additional Recommended Surface Safety Equipment • Signalling mirror • Whistle

Dewi Nusantara has a limited amount of diving equipment available for rent, so it is critical that you advise our Bali office staff, in advance, if you decide you want to rent gear. We offer BCD and regulators. Two Canon S95 point and shoot cameras with Ikelite housings are available for rental. These cameras can shoot HD video.

Photo opportunities are abundant no matter what system you have. Guests may use the TV in the salon to view their images. The vessel is equipped with a variety of input cables.

Camera Tables:

Dewi Nusantara has a large indoor camera workbench (8 meters long) with individual power outlets and spotlights under the castle deck.

Charging Stations:

There are several charging stations with 110V and 220V power available for your use.

Rinse Tanks:

There is a huge “cameras only” rinse tank for the exclusive use of photographers onboard.

Dive Buddies:

All divers are required to have a buddy with them at all times. When on a drift dive, photographers are expected to stay with the main body of the group on their tender. You may move away from the group within reason – providing that the divemaster leading the dive is kept in sight at all times. You will not be permitted to separate from the group or carry your own drift line.

Our maximum time for each dive is 60 minutes, inclusive of a safety stop.

Fishing gear is available. Fishing is only allowed in certain areas at the Cruise Directors’ discretion and at extra costs of US$50 per hour. Spear fishing equipment is prohibited on-board.

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Raja Ampat is a year-round diving destination and there is no real rainy season like that found in other areas of Indonesia. A light wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 3mm suit) to ensure continued core warmth throughout their visit. The Komodo National Park is a destination that offers great diving year-round. The area is much drier than Bali and lies within one of the driest regions of Indonesia. Having said this, Komodo often has two distinctly different water temperatures in the north and south areas of the park, cold and warm. A wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 5mm suit) to ensure continued core temperature warmth throughout their visit.

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency. It is advisable to exchange currency at banks that have the most favorable exchange rates and most are open Monday to Friday. It is recommended that you exchange enough currency for general tips, airport taxes and small pocket change. Major credit cards are accepted by most restaurants, hotels, car rental companies, and shops.

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

No air transportation (domestic or international) is included in the cruise package. As of 9 February 2015, all airlines departing from Indonesia are required to include the airport departure tax in the price of the ticket. This new regulation is valid for both domestic flights as well as international flights departing from Indonesia. Departure Tax is also called Passenger Service Charge (PSC). If you have purchased a ticket before 9 February 2015, when the tax wasn’t included in the ticket price yet; then you will still need to pay the airport tax. You will be asked to pay this at the airline counter upon check-in for your departure flight. After you paid, the airline staff will put a stamp on your boarding pass that shows you have paid. If you have purchased a ticket after 9 February 2015; then the Bali airport tax will already be included in your ticket.

Dive instruction, dive and photo equipment rentals and “boutique” purchases must be settled onboard prior to departure. Acceptable methods of payment include US Dollars, local currency or credit cards (Visa or Master Card). Personal cheques are not accepted. Crew gratuities (as a usual guideline, guests normally pay 10% of the cruise fare) are also additional expenses.

Our office in Bali has in-house travel specialists who will be happy to assist with flight and hotel arrangements. Please contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara.com for the most competitive rates. Since the majority of the Indonesian domestic air carriers do not participate in global ticket distribution, we provide a purchasing service for the domestic tickets on our guests’ behalf. In order to purchase tickets, guests will need to provide Dewi Nusantara with your name and nationality as they appear on your passport. We will also require international flight details for your arrival and return home. Your domestic airline tickets will be sent to you electronically and you can simply print out your e-tickets. When planning any trip in Indonesia on Dewi Nusantara, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights. Please note that Dewi Nusantara is only acting as an agent for the airlines and is not responsible for, and can accept no responsibility for, cancellations, delays or problems caused by the air carrier. Domestic air rates are subject to change until the time the airline ticket is purchased. Please feel free to contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara. com if you have any further questions.

Getting to Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Raja Ampat. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat from Bali requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hours and ten-minute flight to Sorong (SOQ) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), then connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Garuda or Lion Air for the fight into Sorong (SOQ). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes, depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international fights.

Jakarta Gateway: A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Sorong (SOQ) can then be completed on a flight with Garuda (usually leaving in the very early hours of the morning) that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Jefman Airport in Sorong (city code SOQ) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to Cenderawasih Bay in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process very similar to getting to Raja Ampat.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Cenderawasih Bay. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight from Bali (DPS) to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the southeast side of the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hour and ten-minute flight to Manokwari (MKW) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), and connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Lion Air for the fight into Manokwari (MKW). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international flights.

Jakarta Gateway:

A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Manokwari (MKW) can then be completed in a single day with fights with Garuda Air that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Rendani Airport in Manokwari (city code: MKW) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to the embarkation point for Dewi Nusantara’s Flores and Alor cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores – this is both the starting and finishing point for your Dewi Nusantara Flores to Alor voyage.

Getting to the two different embarkation and disembarkation points for Dewi Nusantara’s Buton/Flores or Flores/Buton combination cruises is one of two three-step processes.

Buton to Maumere Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Buton-to-Maumere voyage. This fight stops at Makassar/ Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Maumere to Buton Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Maumere-to-Buton voyage. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight stops at Makassar/Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

The two major airports for the Maluku region are Pattimura (city code AMQ) on Ambon Island and Babulla (city code TTE) on Ternate Island. Depending on which trip you would like to make, it would be necessary to buy a one-way ticket either to or from one of these, as well as tickets to or from Jefman airport (city code SOQ) in Sorong or Wai Oti airport (city code MOF) in Maumere. Information about both of these airports as well as international fight arrivals and departures can be found in the relative area sections of this brochure.

Getting to the embarkation point for any Dewi Nusantara Komodo cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Komodo airport in Labuhan Bajo (city code LBJ) on the island of Flores, or Bima (city code BMU) on the island of Sumbawa. Please check your embarkation/disembarkation ports on your cruise invoice for correct information. Some cruises leave from Benoa Harbour in Bali so you will only require a one-way flight.

Guests are encouraged to pack carefully and as lightly as possible. For international flights, please check with your carrier about weight restrictions and any other restrictions on the content of your luggage. No matter which gateway you are using, you will also be flying on a domestic Indonesian air carrier to reach Sorong. Domestic airlines have different baggage weight restrictions than international carriers. A rule of thumb is that passengers are allowed 44lbs (20kg) usually only 22lbs (10kg) from Manado. Above that—expect excess baggage charges. These can vary from US$2.00 to US$5.00 per kilo, per segment, and depends on the airline and the destination. A connecting flight would have two segments. However, please be advised there is no guarantee that any excess luggage (especially that above 45kg) will actually travel on the same fight as the guest. This in turn could result in luggage not making it to the guest in time for the charters’ departure or an international flight home if that would be on the same day. In case the luggage arrives one day late in at Sorong Airport or in Komodo we can arrange to get it to the vessel on day two of the trip. This involves some extra costs. However, we can’t guarantee that this will always work.

You are required to possess a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of return or onward ticketing. Your passport should have at least two blank pages in it in order to pass through immigration. You will also require a Visa. You may qualify for a Visa on arrival depending on your citizenship. Please contact your local Embassy or Consulate for your destination or review the requirements on one of the many travel visa information websites or contact our office in Bali.

At the airport, customs formalities are usually quick and trouble-free. Tourists are allowed articles for use during their stay. These include items of personal adornment, wearing apparel, toiletries and any portable articles which someone can reasonably be expected to use during their stay. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to any illegal drugs into the country. The death penalty applies to drug smugglers in Indonesia.

The official embarkation time is 4 pm. If you arrive on an early flight you will be met at the airport and taken to a hotel for breakfast and coffee. We normally try to start boarding from 12 noon. Once all guests are on-board, the Dewi Nusantara will depart. Dewi Nusantara normally returns to port in the afternoon or evening the day before the disembarkation of the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am. All guests will be disembarked by 10 am.

The Dewi Nusantara package includes a transfer from the embarkation airport to the port where the yacht will be waiting for you. The crew will greet you inside the arrival hall and help you claim your luggage. Please look fora crew or agent from our transfer company holding a Dewi Nusantara sign or a sign with your name on it. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from the airport to the harbor where the yacht is.

The boat will call the hotel on embarkation day and advise boarding time. Once Dewi is ready for boarding we will transfer you from the hotel to the boat.

The Dewi Nusantara returns to port in the morning that you disembark the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am at the end of the charter. Transfers are provided to the airport for guests departing this day. If your flight is not until later in the afternoon we will take you to a local hotel for day use and transfer you to the airport in time for your fight.

In addition to being able to book your domestic airline tickets, Dewi Nusantara’s travel specialist has created several extension packages based around different experiences in the area. Alternatively, they would be happy to design something specifically with your interests in mind.

We strongly recommend that every guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In an event where it is necessary to cancel or interrupt a charter due to weather or any matter beyond the control of Dewi Nusantara, there will be no refund or credit issued. We also recommend diving accident insurance and Dewi Nusantara work in connection with Dive Assure who provide tailor-made insurance specific for scuba diving holidays. www.diveassure.com

All rates are quoted on a shared basis; therefore, unless you require a guaranteed single room and pay an additional supplement (65%), you will very likely be sharing your stateroom with one other guest of the same gender.

Meals prepared by our on-board chef consist of an international mix with a local fair. If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise our Bali office as soon as possible so we can adequately prepare to meet your needs. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available on a consistent basis due to the remote nature of this location.

The Dewi Nusantara’s selection of beverages includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, tea and specialty coffee and a limited selection of local beer. One glass of wine is served with dinner. Fresh milk may not be available, although UHT long-life milk is provided onboard. We recommend that you purchase any special brands of alcoholic beverages that you may want to consume on-board at the Duty-Free Shop at any airport. We encourage you to consume lots of non-alcoholic liquids during the week to avoid dehydration. Remember: Alcohol and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeller until the next day.

The importation of alcoholic beverages in Indonesia is strictly controlled by the government through quota restrictions. Locally produced beer has no restrictions. In accordance with local cultural customs and regulations, only local beer is provided and one glass of wine is served with dinner as part of your Dewi Nusantara package. At all other times, additional alcoholic beverages (based on availability) including bottles of imported wines and drinks containing spirits may be purchased through the ship’s bar. There are no corkage or bottle charges imposed for guests who choose to bring their own alcohol onboard for personal consumption. Customs regulations allow foreign tourists to arrive in Indonesia to bring with them 1 liter of alcohol per adult. If you have a favorite wine or spirit you would like to consume on your upcoming cruise, we encourage you to bring it with you. While customs in Indonesia are laid back and friendly to tourists, the importation limits are enforced. All checked and carry-on bags are x-rayed when clearing customs, so bottles and containers are easily identified by Customs officers. Any tourist who attempts to circumvent the import limits opens themselves up to a very inconvenient situation with government officials.

The electrical current on Dewi Nusantara is 220 volts. Guests may wish to bring a converter for the use of small appliances in their stateroom. There is a charging station in the camera room which offers access to both 110V and 220V power. The standard current in all of Indonesia is 220 volts.

Please plan to travel light. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffle bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin, leave those large, rigid suitcases at home. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for the evenings. Dress aboard is always casual. Light clothing that reflects the sun is best and a hat is recommended. The evening dress is informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes and a hat or visor for your time onshore. Hairdryers are provided in each cabin. We recommend you pack your regulator, dive computer, mask, swimsuit, change of clothes and essential items in your carry-on bag. This will make it easier in the event your luggage is delayed. Please check with your airline as to what weight restrictions will apply to your carry-on and checked luggage.

In Raja Ampat, we always visit a pearl farm or take a speedboat ride through the karst limestone islands. Komodo is famous for its ‘dragon’. Varanus komodoensis is a lizard locally called ‘ora’, the largest monitor lizard in the world. You have the opportunity to go ashore for a 2-hour walk on Komodo. Experienced park rangers will show the natural habitat of this fascinating predator. The trek usually starts around 7:30 am, the best time to find the dragon. But when and if we go ashore always depends on the weather. Although most of our treks on most of our cruises can be completed in sandals a pair of running shoes or even walking boots is a far better and more comfortable option.

Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. If you have a tendency toward seasickness we strongly urge you to bring some over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the transdermal patch or Scopace tablets. Chewable ginger tablets or capsules of powdered ginger have also proved to be effective.

Our dive crews are trained in first aid and diving accident management. Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a complete first aid kit and a high capacity oxygen system. The vessel also has direct contact with the closest hyperbaric chamber. Since emergency transportation and treatment cost is the responsibility of each guest, we strongly recommend that you dive conservatively and obtain special insurance for divers from Divers Alert Network, Dive Assure or similarly ranked company. Be warned that the standard of the hospitals in Sorong and Labuan Bajo are not good! It could take up to 3 days before you get to a hyperbaric chamber. Your diving must be planned within the limits and standards of your certification organization.

In case of emergency, your family may contact you by calling our Bali office at + 62 361 766269 during business hours (10 am – 6 pm local Bali time which is 8 hours ahead of GMT). If outside of our operating hours, call our emergency cell phone number, +62 811399213. Please reserve calling this number for emergencies only.

Check with your local cell phone provider for service while visiting Indonesia. The Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a satellite-based phone for emergency communications. E-mail access is available free of charge when we have a 3G signal but it is very slow. It is suitable only for sending a “What’s App” but not for uploading photos to Facebook.

A designated area on the sun-deck of the outdoor lido deck is available for smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any other area for any reason.

The Dewi Nusantara has a multisystem TV unit for digital video camera playback, a compact disc player, a DVD player and an iPod docking player in the main salon. If you have a favorite movie, slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along! You may also bring your own favorite music CD’s or DVDs. A small library of “books for exchange” is maintained on-board, as well as marine life identification books for reference.

Our crew is delighted to help you celebrate any special occasion on-board including birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons or weddings. Kindly advise our Bali office at least 30 days prior to departure so that we can adequately prepare.

Gratuities are not included. We prefer that our guests reward our crew based on performance. If the crew performs to your expectations, we suggest that a gratuity of approximately 10% of the published package price be considered normal. Payment of gratuities is entirely at the discretion of the guest. Payment of gratuities can be by cash or credit card (Visa or Master-Card cards are accepted but warrant a higher service charge).

Dewi Nusantara has a small, onboard “Boatique” which sells a selection of logo clothing, custom jewelry, sundries, diving accessories etc. A crew member will gladly assist you with your purchases at any time during the week. US Dollars, Euros, Indonesian Rupiah or VISA and Master Card credit cards are all accepted for bill payment. Unfortunately, American Express cards or personal and travellers cheques are not accepted.

Garuda Indonesia, like many other airlines, has now prohibited the Macbook Pro 15” from both hand carry and check-in luggage.

We will offer up to four dives per day, including a night dive. On the last dive day, there will be two dives (weather and sea conditions permitting).

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of certification. The divemaster requires proof of certification before the first dive. You will be required to complete our Cruise Application and Waiver agreement prior to departure for Indonesia.

Tender diving is the rule. All dives will be made from two dive tenders. Guests board the tender and then don their gear at the dive site. For divers who require special assistance, we will be happy to provide it. Backward roll entry from the tender is the most convenient way to enter the water. Our crew will hand down cameras and other equipment. To re-board the tenders, guests may remove their gear in the water and hand it up to our staff and simply climb aboard by way of a ladder secured to the gunwale of the tender.

For your safety, it is recommended that each diver carry an emergency SMB (safety sausage), Dive Alert or other suitable audible surface signaling device and mini-strobe light on all dives. If you do not bring any one of these devices with you they are available for rent onboard, however, quantities may be limited.

All diving onboard the Dewi Nusantara should be planned no-decompression dives and conducted within the limits and standards of your certification agency.

Dewi Nusantara is equipped with Nitrox facilities. Nitrox fills of up to 32% are normally available to all certified Nitrox divers for an additional charge. Nitrox dive profiles must be planned and executed with a Nitrox compatible computer. It is recommended that the planned PO2 level be set within the limits of your certifying agency. All Nitrox fills must be analyzed by the divers using the mix and logged prior to each and every dive. Nitrox certifications are usually available on-board to all certified open water divers for an additional charge

Equipment provided aboard the Dewi Nusantara includes cylinders (11.2 litre/80 cu. ft. aluminium with DIN/Yolk convertible “K” valves), weights and weight belts. Divers will also need the following equipment: • Regulator with alternate air source • Depth and pressure gauge • Dive computer • Buoyancy Compensation Device (BCD) • Mask/fins/snorkel • Night Dives: we require at least two light sources on a night dive • Recommended (Additional) Dive Equipment • Battery operated glowing tank marker light • Dive light with extra batteries or a charging source

We suggest that you bring your own to ensure compatibility with your personal equipment. The Dewi Nusantara has a limited supply available for rental by our guests.

Recommended Surface Safety Equipment For Each Diver

An audible surface signaling device such as a Dive Alert (air horn) or an emergency whistle of superior quality. • A visual surface signaling device (Daytime) such as an inflatable safety sausage (SMB) or similar device. • A visual surface device (Night or Dusk) such as a personal mini-strobe or similar device.

Additional Recommended Surface Safety Equipment • Signalling mirror • Whistle

Dewi Nusantara has a limited amount of diving equipment available for rent, so it is critical that you advise our Bali office staff, in advance, if you decide you want to rent gear. We offer BCD and regulators. Two Canon S95 point and shoot cameras with Ikelite housings are available for rental. These cameras can shoot HD video.

Photo opportunities are abundant no matter what system you have. Guests may use the TV in the salon to view their images. The vessel is equipped with a variety of input cables.

Camera Tables:

Dewi Nusantara has a large indoor camera workbench (8 meters long) with individual power outlets and spotlights under the castle deck.

Charging Stations:

There are several charging stations with 110V and 220V power available for your use.

Rinse Tanks:

There is a huge “cameras only” rinse tank for the exclusive use of photographers onboard.

Dive Buddies:

All divers are required to have a buddy with them at all times. When on a drift dive, photographers are expected to stay with the main body of the group on their tender. You may move away from the group within reason – providing that the divemaster leading the dive is kept in sight at all times. You will not be permitted to separate from the group or carry your own drift line.

Our maximum time for each dive is 60 minutes, inclusive of a safety stop.

Fishing gear is available. Fishing is only allowed in certain areas at the Cruise Directors’ discretion and at extra costs of US$50 per hour. Spear fishing equipment is prohibited on-board.

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Raja Ampat is a year-round diving destination and there is no real rainy season like that found in other areas of Indonesia. A light wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 3mm suit) to ensure continued core warmth throughout their visit. The Komodo National Park is a destination that offers great diving year-round. The area is much drier than Bali and lies within one of the driest regions of Indonesia. Having said this, Komodo often has two distinctly different water temperatures in the north and south areas of the park, cold and warm. A wetsuit is necessary, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 5mm suit) to ensure continued core temperature warmth throughout their visit.

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency. It is advisable to exchange currency at banks that have the most favorable exchange rates and most are open Monday to Friday. It is recommended that you exchange enough currency for general tips, airport taxes and small pocket change. Major credit cards are accepted by most restaurants, hotels, car rental companies, and shops.

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. There is a “grazing” breakfast available from 6 am before the first dive. Breakfast is cooked to order and is served after the first morning dive. There is a buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with waiter service. Additionally, fresh mid-afternoon snacks are served. Beverages (non-alcoholic and local beer) are complimentary while onboard. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in your stateroom. These have been hand blended and custom made for us in Bali. There are hairdryers in each stateroom. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are changed as needed. Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included. Ground transfers between the airport and the vessel at the destination are included. Are there any air transport charges?

No air transportation (domestic or international) is included in the cruise package. As of 9 February 2015, all airlines departing from Indonesia are required to include the airport departure tax in the price of the ticket. This new regulation is valid for both domestic flights as well as international flights departing from Indonesia. Departure Tax is also called Passenger Service Charge (PSC). If you have purchased a ticket before 9 February 2015, when the tax wasn’t included in the ticket price yet; then you will still need to pay the airport tax. You will be asked to pay this at the airline counter upon check-in for your departure flight. After you paid, the airline staff will put a stamp on your boarding pass that shows you have paid. If you have purchased a ticket after 9 February 2015; then the Bali airport tax will already be included in your ticket.

Dive instruction, dive and photo equipment rentals and “boutique” purchases must be settled onboard prior to departure. Acceptable methods of payment include US Dollars, local currency or credit cards (Visa or Master Card). Personal cheques are not accepted. Crew gratuities (as a usual guideline, guests normally pay 10% of the cruise fare) are also additional expenses.

Our office in Bali has in-house travel specialists who will be happy to assist with flight and hotel arrangements. Please contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara.com for the most competitive rates. Since the majority of the Indonesian domestic air carriers do not participate in global ticket distribution, we provide a purchasing service for the domestic tickets on our guests’ behalf. In order to purchase tickets, guests will need to provide Dewi Nusantara with your name and nationality as they appear on your passport. We will also require international flight details for your arrival and return home. Your domestic airline tickets will be sent to you electronically and you can simply print out your e-tickets. When planning any trip in Indonesia on Dewi Nusantara, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights. Please note that Dewi Nusantara is only acting as an agent for the airlines and is not responsible for, and can accept no responsibility for, cancellations, delays or problems caused by the air carrier. Domestic air rates are subject to change until the time the airline ticket is purchased. Please feel free to contact us via email at sales@dewi-nusantara. com if you have any further questions.

Getting to Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Raja Ampat. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat from Bali requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hours and ten-minute flight to Sorong (SOQ) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), then connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Garuda or Lion Air for the fight into Sorong (SOQ). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes, depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international fights.

Jakarta Gateway: A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Sorong (SOQ) can then be completed on a flight with Garuda (usually leaving in the very early hours of the morning) that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Jefman Airport in Sorong (city code SOQ) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to Cenderawasih Bay in eastern Indonesia is a two-step process very similar to getting to Raja Ampat.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to one of three Indonesian Gateway cities: Bali, Manado, or Jakarta. Each Gateway City has advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below:

Bali Gateway: This routing is ideal for guests who want to experience the magical hospitality of Bali before embarking to the remote area of Cenderawasih Bay. Using this routing, guests would fy to Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS) using their favorite international carrier. The onward journey to Raja Ampat requires two legs. First is a 75-minute flight from Bali (DPS) to Ujung Pandang (UPG), a major domestic hub on the southeast side of the island of Sulawesi. An overnight hotel stay is required in Ujung Pandang. The following day, the two hour and ten-minute flight to Manokwari (MKW) operates daily with early morning departures. On the return, guests can route through either Ujung Pandang or Ambon (AMQ) to return to Bali. The return to Bali can be accomplished in a single day. This routing offers the most reliable flight schedule available to Sorong.

Manado Gateway: Using this routing, guests would fly into Singapore (SIN) (typically on Singapore Airlines), and connect with Singapore Airlines’ regional partner, Silk Air, for a fight into Manado (MDC) on North Sulawesi in Indonesia. An overnight stay may then be required in Manado at this point, depending on fight schedules. From there, connections can be made using Lion Air for the fight into Manokwari (MKW). Flight times range from one hour fifteen minutes to two hours ten minutes depending on the carrier. Between the two carriers, there are fights every day, except Sunday. The return fights work the other way around. Again, an overnight stay may be required in either Manado or Singapore to synchronize with your international flights.

Jakarta Gateway:

A third alternative for guests is to use Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (JKT), Indonesia, as a gateway. The journey to Manokwari (MKW) can then be completed in a single day with fights with Garuda Air that connect in Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Sulawesi Island. The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta can also be completed in a single day.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from your Indonesian Gateway city to Rendani Airport in Manokwari (city code: MKW) on the Indonesian part of the vast island of Papua. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Raja Ampat voyage. No matter which gateway city guests choose to utilize, we recommend at least two hotel nights be built into your travels. One upon arrival between the international and domestic legs of your trip, and one on your journey home between your domestic and international flights.

Getting to the embarkation point for Dewi Nusantara’s Flores and Alor cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores – this is both the starting and finishing point for your Dewi Nusantara Flores to Alor voyage.

Getting to the two different embarkation and disembarkation points for Dewi Nusantara’s Buton/Flores or Flores/Buton combination cruises is one of two three-step processes.

Buton to Maumere Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Buton-to-Maumere voyage. This fight stops at Makassar/ Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Maumere to Buton Cruises

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic one-way air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to Wai Oti Airport in Maumere (city code MOF) on the island of Flores. This is the starting point for your Dewi Nusantara Maumere-to-Buton voyage. This fight sometimes has stops at Kupang on West Timor or Tambulaka on Sumba and can be completed in a single fight.

Step 3: Purchase a domestic one-way ticket from Baubau Airport (city code BUW) on the island of Buton, south Sulawesi back to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (city code DPS) to connect with your return international flight. This fight stops at Makassar/Ujung Pandang airport and can be completed in a single day.

The two major airports for the Maluku region are Pattimura (city code AMQ) on Ambon Island and Babulla (city code TTE) on Ternate Island. Depending on which trip you would like to make, it would be necessary to buy a one-way ticket either to or from one of these, as well as tickets to or from Jefman airport (city code SOQ) in Sorong or Wai Oti airport (city code MOF) in Maumere. Information about both of these airports as well as international fight arrivals and departures can be found in the relative area sections of this brochure.

Getting to the embarkation point for any Dewi Nusantara Komodo cruises is again a two-step process.

Step 1: Arrange your international air transportation to the Ngurah Rai International Airport (city code DPS) on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Step 2: Purchase a domestic air ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Komodo airport in Labuhan Bajo (city code LBJ) on the island of Flores, or Bima (city code BMU) on the island of Sumbawa. Please check your embarkation/disembarkation ports on your cruise invoice for correct information. Some cruises leave from Benoa Harbour in Bali so you will only require a one-way flight.

Guests are encouraged to pack carefully and as lightly as possible. For international flights, please check with your carrier about weight restrictions and any other restrictions on the content of your luggage. No matter which gateway you are using, you will also be flying on a domestic Indonesian air carrier to reach Sorong. Domestic airlines have different baggage weight restrictions than international carriers. A rule of thumb is that passengers are allowed 44lbs (20kg) usually only 22lbs (10kg) from Manado. Above that—expect excess baggage charges. These can vary from US$2.00 to US$5.00 per kilo, per segment, and depends on the airline and the destination. A connecting flight would have two segments. However, please be advised there is no guarantee that any excess luggage (especially that above 45kg) will actually travel on the same fight as the guest. This in turn could result in luggage not making it to the guest in time for the charters’ departure or an international flight home if that would be on the same day. In case the luggage arrives one day late in at Sorong Airport or in Komodo we can arrange to get it to the vessel on day two of the trip. This involves some extra costs. However, we can’t guarantee that this will always work.

You are required to possess a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of return or onward ticketing. Your passport should have at least two blank pages in it in order to pass through immigration. You will also require a Visa. You may qualify for a Visa on arrival depending on your citizenship. Please contact your local Embassy or Consulate for your destination or review the requirements on one of the many travel visa information websites or contact our office in Bali.

At the airport, customs formalities are usually quick and trouble-free. Tourists are allowed articles for use during their stay. These include items of personal adornment, wearing apparel, toiletries and any portable articles which someone can reasonably be expected to use during their stay. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to any illegal drugs into the country. The death penalty applies to drug smugglers in Indonesia.

The official embarkation time is 4 pm. If you arrive on an early flight you will be met at the airport and taken to a hotel for breakfast and coffee. We normally try to start boarding from 12 noon. Once all guests are on-board, the Dewi Nusantara will depart. Dewi Nusantara normally returns to port in the afternoon or evening the day before the disembarkation of the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am. All guests will be disembarked by 10 am.

The Dewi Nusantara package includes a transfer from the embarkation airport to the port where the yacht will be waiting for you. The crew will greet you inside the arrival hall and help you claim your luggage. Please look fora crew or agent from our transfer company holding a Dewi Nusantara sign or a sign with your name on it. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from the airport to the harbor where the yacht is.

The boat will call the hotel on embarkation day and advise boarding time. Once Dewi is ready for boarding we will transfer you from the hotel to the boat.

The Dewi Nusantara returns to port in the morning that you disembark the yacht. Final disembarkation will occur between 6:00 am and 10 am at the end of the charter. Transfers are provided to the airport for guests departing this day. If your flight is not until later in the afternoon we will take you to a local hotel for day use and transfer you to the airport in time for your fight.

In addition to being able to book your domestic airline tickets, Dewi Nusantara’s travel specialist has created several extension packages based around different experiences in the area. Alternatively, they would be happy to design something specifically with your interests in mind.

We strongly recommend that every guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In an event where it is necessary to cancel or interrupt a charter due to weather or any matter beyond the control of Dewi Nusantara, there will be no refund or credit issued. We also recommend diving accident insurance and Dewi Nusantara work in connection with Dive Assure who provide tailor-made insurance specific for scuba diving holidays. www.diveassure.com

All rates are quoted on a shared basis; therefore, unless you require a guaranteed single room and pay an additional supplement (65%), you will very likely be sharing your stateroom with one other guest of the same gender.

Meals prepared by our on-board chef consist of an international mix with a local fair. If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise our Bali office as soon as possible so we can adequately prepare to meet your needs. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available on a consistent basis due to the remote nature of this location.

The Dewi Nusantara’s selection of beverages includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, tea and specialty coffee and a limited selection of local beer. One glass of wine is served with dinner. Fresh milk may not be available, although UHT long-life milk is provided onboard. We recommend that you purchase any special brands of alcoholic beverages that you may want to consume on-board at the Duty-Free Shop at any airport. We encourage you to consume lots of non-alcoholic liquids during the week to avoid dehydration. Remember: Alcohol and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeller until the next day.

The importation of alcoholic beverages in Indonesia is strictly controlled by the government through quota restrictions. Locally produced beer has no restrictions. In accordance with local cultural customs and regulations, only local beer is provided and one glass of wine is served with dinner as part of your Dewi Nusantara package. At all other times, additional alcoholic beverages (based on availability) including bottles of imported wines and drinks containing spirits may be purchased through the ship’s bar. There are no corkage or bottle charges imposed for guests who choose to bring their own alcohol onboard for personal consumption. Customs regulations allow foreign tourists to arrive in Indonesia to bring with them 1 liter of alcohol per adult. If you have a favorite wine or spirit you would like to consume on your upcoming cruise, we encourage you to bring it with you. While customs in Indonesia are laid back and friendly to tourists, the importation limits are enforced. All checked and carry-on bags are x-rayed when clearing customs, so bottles and containers are easily identified by Customs officers. Any tourist who attempts to circumvent the import limits opens themselves up to a very inconvenient situation with government officials.

The electrical current on Dewi Nusantara is 220 volts. Guests may wish to bring a converter for the use of small appliances in their stateroom. There is a charging station in the camera room which offers access to both 110V and 220V power. The standard current in all of Indonesia is 220 volts.

Please plan to travel light. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffle bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin, leave those large, rigid suitcases at home. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for the evenings. Dress aboard is always casual. Light clothing that reflects the sun is best and a hat is recommended. The evening dress is informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes and a hat or visor for your time onshore. Hairdryers are provided in each cabin. We recommend you pack your regulator, dive computer, mask, swimsuit, change of clothes and essential items in your carry-on bag. This will make it easier in the event your luggage is delayed. Please check with your airline as to what weight restrictions will apply to your carry-on and checked luggage.

In Raja Ampat, we always visit a pearl farm or take a speedboat ride through the karst limestone islands. Komodo is famous for its ‘dragon’. Varanus komodoensis is a lizard locally called ‘ora’, the largest monitor lizard in the world. You have the opportunity to go ashore for a 2-hour walk on Komodo. Experienced park rangers will show the natural habitat of this fascinating predator. The trek usually starts around 7:30 am, the best time to find the dragon. But when and if we go ashore always depends on the weather. Although most of our treks on most of our cruises can be completed in sandals a pair of running shoes or even walking boots is a far better and more comfortable option.

Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. If you have a tendency toward seasickness we strongly urge you to bring some over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the transdermal patch or Scopace tablets. Chewable ginger tablets or capsules of powdered ginger have also proved to be effective.

Our dive crews are trained in first aid and diving accident management. Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a complete first aid kit and a high capacity oxygen system. The vessel also has direct contact with the closest hyperbaric chamber. Since emergency transportation and treatment cost is the responsibility of each guest, we strongly recommend that you dive conservatively and obtain special insurance for divers from Divers Alert Network, Dive Assure or similarly ranked company. Be warned that the standard of the hospitals in Sorong and Labuan Bajo are not good! It could take up to 3 days before you get to a hyperbaric chamber. Your diving must be planned within the limits and standards of your certification organization.

In case of emergency, your family may contact you by calling our Bali office at + 62 361 766269 during business hours (10 am – 6 pm local Bali time which is 8 hours ahead of GMT). If outside of our operating hours, call our emergency cell phone number, +62 811399213. Please reserve calling this number for emergencies only.

Check with your local cell phone provider for service while visiting Indonesia. The Dewi Nusantara is equipped with a satellite-based phone for emergency communications. E-mail access is available free of charge when we have a 3G signal but it is very slow. It is suitable only for sending a “What’s App” but not for uploading photos to Facebook.

A designated area on the sun-deck of the outdoor lido deck is available for smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any other area for any reason.

The Dewi Nusantara has a multisystem TV unit for digital video camera playback, a compact disc player, a DVD player and an iPod docking player in the main salon. If you have a favorite movie, slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along! You may also bring your own favorite music CD’s or DVDs. A small library of “books for exchange” is maintained on-board, as well as marine life identification books for reference.

Our crew is delighted to help you celebrate any special occasion on-board including birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons or weddings. Kindly advise our Bali office at least 30 days prior to departure so that we can adequately prepare.

Gratuities are not included. We prefer that our guests reward our crew based on performance. If the crew performs to your expectations, we suggest that a gratuity of approximately 10% of the published package price be considered normal. Payment of gratuities is entirely at the discretion of the guest. Payment of gratuities can be by cash or credit card (Visa or Master-Card cards are accepted but warrant a higher service charge).

Dewi Nusantara has a small, onboard “Boatique” which sells a selection of logo clothing, custom jewelry, sundries, diving accessories etc. A crew member will gladly assist you with your purchases at any time during the week. US Dollars, Euros, Indonesian Rupiah or VISA and Master Card credit cards are all accepted for bill payment. Unfortunately, American Express cards or personal and travellers cheques are not accepted.

Garuda Indonesia, like many other airlines, has now prohibited the Macbook Pro 15” from both hand carry and check-in luggage.

We will offer up to four dives per day, including a night dive. On the last dive day, there will be two dives (weather and sea conditions permitting).

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of certification. The divemaster requires proof of certification before the first dive. You will be required to complete our Cruise Application and Waiver agreement prior to departure for Indonesia.

Tender diving is the rule. All dives will be made from two dive tenders. Guests board the tender and then don their gear at the dive site. For divers who require special assistance, we will be happy to provide it. Backward roll entry from the tender is the most convenient way to enter the water. Our crew will hand down cameras and other equipment. To re-board the tenders, guests may remove their gear in the water and hand it up to our staff and simply climb aboard by way of a ladder secured to the gunwale of the tender.

For your safety, it is recommended that each diver carry an emergency SMB (safety sausage), Dive Alert or other suitable audible surface signaling device and mini-strobe light on all dives. If you do not bring any one of these devices with you they are available for rent onboard, however, quantities may be limited.

All diving onboard the Dewi Nusantara should be planned no-decompression dives and conducted within the limits and standards of your certification agency.

Dewi Nusantara is equipped with Nitrox facilities. Nitrox fills of up to 32% are normally available to all certified Nitrox divers for an additional charge. Nitrox dive profiles must be planned and executed with a Nitrox compatible computer. It is recommended that the planned PO2 level be set within the limits of your certifying agency. All Nitrox fills must be analyzed by the divers using the mix and logged prior to each and every dive. Nitrox certifications are usually available on-board to all certified open water divers for an additional charge

Equipment provided aboard the Dewi Nusantara includes cylinders (11.2 litre/80 cu. ft. aluminium with DIN/Yolk convertible “K” valves), weights and weight belts. Divers will also need the following equipment: • Regulator with alternate air source • Depth and pressure gauge • Dive computer • Buoyancy Compensation Device (BCD) • Mask/fins/snorkel • Night Dives: we require at least two light sources on a night dive • Recommended (Additional) Dive Equipment • Battery operated glowing tank marker light • Dive light with extra batteries or a charging source

We suggest that you bring your own to ensure compatibility with your personal equipment. The Dewi Nusantara has a limited supply available for rental by our guests.

Recommended Surface Safety Equipment For Each Diver

An audible surface signaling device such as a Dive Alert (air horn) or an emergency whistle of superior quality. • A visual surface signaling device (Daytime) such as an inflatable safety sausage (SMB) or similar device. • A visual surface device (Night or Dusk) such as a personal mini-strobe or similar device.

Additional Recommended Surface Safety Equipment • Signalling mirror • Whistle

Dewi Nusantara has a limited amount of diving equipment available for rent, so it is critical that you advise our Bali office staff, in advance, if you decide you want to rent gear. We offer BCD and regulators. Two Canon S95 point and shoot cameras with Ikelite housings are available for rental. These cameras can shoot HD video.

Photo opportunities are abundant no matter what system you have. Guests may use the TV in the salon to view their images. The vessel is equipped with a variety of input cables.

Camera Tables:

Dewi Nusantara has a large indoor camera workbench (8 meters long) with individual power outlets and spotlights under the castle deck.

Charging Stations:

There are several charging stations with 110V and 220V power available for your use.

Rinse Tanks:

There is a huge “cameras only” rinse tank for the exclusive use of photographers onboard.

Dive Buddies:

All divers are required to have a buddy with them at all times. When on a drift dive, photographers are expected to stay with the main body of the group on their tender. You may move away from the group within reason – providing that the divemaster leading the dive is kept in sight at all times. You will not be permitted to separate from the group or carry your own drift line.

Our maximum time for each dive is 60 minutes, inclusive of a safety stop.

Fishing gear is available. Fishing is only allowed in certain areas at the Cruise Directors’ discretion and at extra costs of US$50 per hour. Spear fishing equipment is prohibited on-board.

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Contact us: if you have any questions or concerns regarding your reservation and Covid-19, contact us: sales@dewi-nusantara.com