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Cabins

14

Length / Width

33 m / 11 m

Year built / renovated

1996  / 2025

Rental equip.

YES ($)

Internet

YES ($)

Nitrox

YES ($)

Highlights

  • A long-standing feature of the waters around Komodo, the Cheng Ho is a beautiful wooden vessel offering top-notch trips across one of the world's most bio-diverse areas
  • Itineraries are inspired by decades of experience in these waters, taking in Maumere, Alor, Ambon, the Forgotten Islands, Banda Sea and the Ring of Fire
  • Diving is incredibly diverse, including volcanic islands that jut out from the sea, spectacular walls that drop thousands of metres and exhilarating drift dives, as well as the chance to see hammerheads, sea snakes, sperm whales, pilot whales, dolphins and more
  • The boat takes you to the best land-based experiences too, with local village land excursions and trips to see the famous komodo dragons
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Travel Resources

Effective October 1, 2025, all travelers entering Indonesia through any international airport or seaport must complete a single online form that consolidates immigration, customs, and quarantine declarations.

The form is available on the official website:

👉 https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id/

Travelers are advised to complete the form before their flight to Indonesia to ensure a smooth and efficient entry process.

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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 20%
  • 210 days before trip start: 50%
  • 90 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 25.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 187 days prior to arrival
  • 40.0% will be charged if you cancel between 187 and 98 days prior to arrival
  • 55.0% will be charged if you cancel between 98 and 52 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 52 days prior to arrival

Cabins

Description

The Cheng Ho offers an ideal mix of adventure and relaxation for divers seeking a top-notch liveaboard experience in Komodo.

The Cheng Ho, part of the Sea Safari Cruises Fleet, is a 109-foot (33.15m) traditional wooden Phinisi, well-known in the Indonesian diving scene. With a focus on comfort, the Cheng Ho offers a spacious and welcoming atmosphere, making guests forget they are on a boat. The ship features a variety of accommodations, including 6 double, 4 twin, and 4 single cabins, all with private en-suite bathrooms. Typically accommodating 15 guests, it can host up to 24 for full charters.

Cheng Ho’s crew knows Indonesia’s waters intimately, offering access to some of the region’s top dive sites at the best times of year. Between dives, relax in the large saloon, enjoy a movie in the cinema room, or take advantage of entertainment options like TV, a reading library, and photo/video editing facilities. The boat provides a balance of top-class diving and leisure activities, ensuring an enjoyable experience both in and out of the water.

Dining on board follows the "dive-eat-sleep" philosophy, with buffet-style meals featuring international cuisine, local specialties, and BBQs, including vegetarian options. Meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon or al fresco in the open-air dining area, with drinks available as extras.

With ample space across its three decks, including shaded areas beneath the sails, the Cheng Ho perfectly blends adventure and relaxation, making it an exceptional choice for divers looking for a premier liveaboard experience in Komodo.

How to get there

Please refer to logistics section of each itinerary to find detailed info on how to get there.

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Deck Plan

DIVING SERVICES

For your safety

  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Life Jackets
  • Life Rafts
  • Emergency Oxygen Kit
  • First Aid Kits
  • Vhf Radio
  • Nautilus Lifeline
  • Enos

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Other Languages On Request
  • Indonesian

Diving gear

  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Din/Int Adapters
  • Nitrox ($)
  • Rental Equipment ($)

PADI® Courses Available

  • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba Diving
  • Scuba Refresher
  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver
  • Nitrox Certification

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi ($)
  • Fish Id And Diving Books
  • Battery Charging Station
  • Warm-Water Showers

Boat Amenities

Amenities & services

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Wi-Fi ($)
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Spacious Diving Platform
  • Separate Zodiac/Dhoni

Activities

  • Land Excursions
  • Karaoke

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling
  • Fishing

Great for families

  • Movies

Food & drink

  • Buffet
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food

Facilities

  • Lounge/Tv Area
  • Power Socket Adapters

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