Damai II

Damai II is a 40-metre Indonesian wooden liveaboard operated by Dive Damai. Built in Tanjung Bira in 2011, the vessel combines seven spacious ensuite cabins with a dive setup designed for small groups and personalized service.

Damai II at a glance

The vessel has a 40-metre deck length and a 9-metre beam. The operator normally carries 12 guests with 18 crew, while selected full-boat charters can add two guests for a maximum of 14. Its seven-cabin layout includes five Standard Cabins and two larger Master Staterooms.

Machinery includes a 640 hp Mitsubishi main engine, three generators, two air compressors and two Nitrox systems. Navigation equipment includes GPS plotter, radar, compass, HF and VHF radios and electronic charts. Satellite Wi-Fi is offered as a paid service.

Standard Cabins

Five Standard Cabins accommodate one or two guests. Four below-deck cabins are approximately 20 square metres, with a queen-size double bed, separate day bed, desk, wardrobe, reading lights, television, full air conditioning and a private ensuite bathroom divided into wet and dry zones. Cabin 7 is on the bridge deck.

Master Staterooms

Two Master Staterooms are more than 40 square metres each. They feature a super-king bed, day beds, two desks, a private deck with loungers and an ensuite shower with a separate toilet. One Master is on the lower deck at the stern and the other is on the main deck.

Dining and shared spaces

Damai II has three outdoor deck areas, an outdoor dining facility, lounge and dining saloon, sunbathing areas, and an onboard massage and spa treatment space. Meals are served a la carte and dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

Dive setup

The dive deck provides personalized stations, individual rinse tanks and a spacious camera room. Trips carry three dive guides and one instructor, supporting a published maximum ratio of four divers per guide. Two custom high-speed tender boats support dive operations.

Unlimited dives are included when requested and conditions permit. Air tanks, weights, weight belts and an SMB if needed are included. Nitrox, rental gear, courses, park and harbour fees, laundry, spa treatments and Starlink data cost extra unless the invoice states otherwise.

Komodo itineraries

Dive Damai publishes year-round Komodo dates for Damai II. Current schedules include 6D5N, 8D7N, 10D9N and longer combined routes, with Labuan Bajo round trips and one-way voyages linking Komodo with Bali, Alor or other Indonesian ports.

Published Komodo diving includes northern and southern sectors, with Batu Bolong, Castle Rock and Crystal Rock among the named sites. A shore visit to see Komodo dragons is included in the destination program. Exact sites and activities depend on weather, sea conditions, park rules and operational decisions.

Other destinations

Damai II also operates in Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Alor, Sumbawa and other eastern Indonesian regions. Ports change with the seasonal schedule, so flights should follow the confirmed itinerary and invoice.

Rates and charter

Master rates vary by cabin. VAT is included, while the final invoice controls price and terms.

Cancellation policy

For individual bookings, published cancellation charges are USD 500 per person at least 181 days before departure, then 15% of the invoice or USD 500 per person, whichever is higher, from 91 to 180 days. Cancellations are not allowed within 90 days. Group bookings and full charters are non-refundable under the published policy. Invoice terms prevail.

Who Damai II suits

Damai II suits divers who value a small guest group, high crew-to-guest ratio, large ensuite cabins, camera facilities and flexible Indonesian expedition routes. Snorkellers and non-divers can join, subject to the itinerary and operator terms.

Booking checks

Confirm the cabin and deck, bed arrangement, operating capacity, ports, trip length, certification and insurance requirements, Nitrox, rental gear, local fees, transfers, fuel surcharge rules, payment schedule and cancellation terms before paying.

See Rates & Packages in Cabins & Pricing for the listed fares, trip lengths, booking units and rate conditions.