Indonesian dive vacations onboard the All Star Velocean include itineraries to the Komodo Islands to experience its current-swept sites, as well as to the biodiverse waters of Wakatobi and Raja Ampat. At the end of an exhilarating day’s diving, you can relax in the rooftop hot tub and be treated to gourmet meals inspired by Asian Pacific cuisine.

Accommodation

Platinum Oceanfront Suites: The spacious Platinum Oceanfront Suites are situated towards the front of the Main Deck and come with a king-size bed, a desk and an en-suite bathroom. There’s a docking station for music and surround sound speakers, as well as ex-pansive windows offering panoramic ocean views.

Elite Double Suites: The Elite Double Suites are located on the Upper Deck and can be configured ei-ther for couples with a king-size bed or with two twins for dive buddies traveling together. They come with an en-suite bathroom and windows offering ocean views.

Signature Single Suites: The Signature Single Suites are designed for solo travelers and are located on the Main Deck. They feature an en-suite bathroom, a twin bed, and a desk, as well as ocean views from their windows.

Dining

Meals onboard the All Star Velocean are healthy and nutritious, drawing on fresh, local produce to create international dishes and Asian-influenced cuisine. Begin the day with an assortment of pastries and bread, as well as congee, cooked eggs, noodles, and fresh fruit. Lunches and dinners usually feature a soup followed by a main course and a homemade dessert, with hot pot dinners a high-light of itineraries onboard this Indonesian dive liveaboard.

Juices, soft drinks, locally-roasted coffee, and tea are all provided complimentari-ly on board while a variety of red and white wines, beers, spirits, and liqueurs can be purchased for an additional charge. Most dietary requirements can be ca-tered for with prior notification.

Amenities

The All Star Velocean features three decks, offering plenty of space to relax and socialize with other divers. There’s a Sundeck with a hot tub and lounge chairs on the rooftop, as well as an alfresco lounge area on the Upper Deck. The Main Deck is home to the continental dining room, lounge, and bar, as well as the dive deck and camera stations for underwater photographers to utilize.

Diving

The All Star Velocean’s itineraries explore the marine-rich waters of the Coral Triangle, with deep walls, fascinating caverns and sprawling coral reefs to dis-cover. Aside from showcasing the underwater world of Indonesia, their dive trips also aim to highlight the archipelago’s rich cultures during shore excursions.

There’s a spacious dive platform with individual gear stations where you can don your equipment, as well as hot showers for rinsing off after dives. Individual rinse tanks are provided for dive equipment and cameras, with a camera table, camera stations and an air blower also available for underwater photographers.

A full range of dive equipment is available for rent during your Indonesian dive vacation onboard the All Star Velocean and can be reserved shortly after book-ing. Certification courses are also offered with the vessel’s resident instructor, in-cluding Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver, and Nitrox certification.

Itineraries to the Komodo Islands are available from May to September and in-clude land tours to see the rare Komodo dragons. Wakatobi Marine National Park is also visited between May and September, departing from Ambon or Bau Bau. The islands of Raja Ampat are explored between December and March, with the biodiversity seen here like nowhere else on the planet.

Indonesia has a tropical, year-round climate, with temperatures ranging from around 21°C (70°F) to 33°C (90°F). Distinct wet and dry seasons are experi-enced across the archipelago, with the monsoon arriving from around December to March and bringing the heaviest rains across much of the region. The weather in Raja Ampat is generally at its best between October and April when the wet season is impacting other areas of Indonesia.

In the Komodo Islands, water temperatures range from around 78-82°F (26-28°C) and most guests are comfortable with a 3-5mm long wetsuit, plus a hood and booties. Raja Ampat’s water temperatures range from around 82-86°F (28-30°C) while Wakatobi’s waters vary between 78°F (26°C) and 86°F (30°C), with a 3mm long wetsuit adequate protection for most divers.