Sea Safari 8

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Sea Safari eight phinisi at anchor on calm water beside forested limestone islands

Cruising Areas

Raja Ampat cruises

Fifteen of her twenty published itineraries are Raja Ampat, all round trips out of Sorong, running five to nine nights.

Route details

Nine cover Central and North, and six extend south to Misool before working back north.

This is the densest Raja Ampat schedule of any boat in this collection, and the reason she is worth looking at specifically rather than as a general Indonesian liveaboard.

Halmahera cruises

South Halmahera out of Ternate, three itineraries at around six nights each.

Route details

This is genuinely rare on a liveaboard schedule: volcanic islands, low-traffic reefs and almost no other boats.

It runs in the September window between Raja Ampat seasons, and the crossings between Ternate and Sorong are themselves sold as diveable trips.

Who This Suits

Suits: divers whose target is Raja Ampat specifically, and underwater photographers. The camera room is singled out by reviewers, the beam gives an unusually roomy kit-up area, and the schedule offers more Raja Ampat departures across more dates than anything else here. Also suits: solo travellers and non-divers. Compare the listed package conditions for your intended group size in Rates & Packages. Less suited to: anyone wanting Komodo. She does not run it at all. Also worth noting that eight of twelve cabins are below the waterline with portholes, so guests wanting daylight should book the four main deck doubles early.

Vessel at a Glance

Phinisi
2003
Ironwood
34.35 m length overall, 10 m beam, 239 GT
26 guests
7 to 10 knots
Shared trips & private charters
5D4N+
Dive Resort
Nitrox, Compressor, Dive Master
Kayak, Snorkeling Gear
Local 4G

About This Vessel

Sea Safari 8 is a 35-metre ironwood phinisi based in Sorong. The operator lists Raja Ampat, Cenderawasih Bay and nearby Papua routes as its core sailing area, while selected departures also connect through South Halmahera. Its ten-metre beam creates unusually generous shared and dive-working spaces for a traditional schooner.

The current operator specification lists 12 ensuite, air-conditioned cabins for up to 26 guests. Accommodation comprises four main-deck double cabins, four lower-deck twin cabins, two lower-deck double cabins, one lower-deck cabin with two bunk beds for four guests, and one lower-deck cabin with a single bunk bed for two guests. Cabins include hot and cold showers, hair dryers, bathrobes, towels and safety boxes.

Indoor facilities include a restaurant, bar and sofa lounges. Outdoors, guests have a shaded lounge, sun deck, lazy beds and an open-air Jacuzzi. The deck plan also shows separate dining and relaxation zones across four decks.

For diving, Sea Safari 8 carries a spacious dive deck, camera station, EAN 32% nitrox support and ENOS diver locators. Two aluminium speedboats handle transfers to dive sites, with radar, GPS, EPIRB, satellite communications, life rafts, oxygen and firefighting equipment listed in the current safety specification.

Interior & Dining

Long indoor dining saloon with set tables and cushioned benches aboard Sea Safari eight

Indoor lounge with sofas, blue cushions, coffee tables and a bookshelf aboard Sea Safari eight

Saloon bar counter with stools along the windows aboard Sea Safari eight

Set dining tables with wooden chairs and bench seating in the saloon of Sea Safari eight

Wide saloon lounge with sofas, coffee table and central counter aboard Sea Safari eight

Sun Deck & Outdoor

Sofas and coffee tables under a blue canopy on the upper deck of Sea Safari eight

Wooden sun loungers with red cushions on the open sun deck of Sea Safari eight

Round wooden jacuzzi tub on the open deck with towels and wine aboard Sea Safari eight

Wood-clad jacuzzi with towel swans, wine and glasses on deck aboard Sea Safari eight

Row of dive tanks racked along the dive deck rail aboard Sea Safari eight

Covered deck with wooden benches, dive tanks and gear racks aboard Sea Safari eight

Contact

Amenities & Facilities

Dive & Snorkeling Sites

Destinations on These Itineraries

Activities

Marine Life

Crew & Diving

20
5
4
Nitrox is charged as an extra; 32 per cent EAN and DIN adaptors are available on board

Safety & Navigation

Safety equipment
First Aid Kit, Emergency Oxygen
Life rafts
4
Navigation
GPS, VHF Radio, SSB Radio
Cruising speed
7 to 10 knots
Watermaker capacity
10,000 L/day

The Cabins

Main Deck Double Cabin

4 cabins Sleeps 2 guests

Double bed with striped cover and towels in a main deck cabin of Sea Safari eight

Main deck double cabin with wooden door, wardrobe and double bed aboard Sea Safari eight

Main deck double cabin with open door to the ensuite bathroom aboard Sea Safari eight

Main deck double cabin with open wardrobe, safe and ensuite shower aboard Sea Safari eight

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Panoramic Ocean View
Hairdryer
Towels and Toiletries
Double Bed

Four double cabins, numbered 201 to 204, on the main deck. Each sleeps two guests and has standard windows, an ensuite hot-water shower, air conditioning, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels and a safety box.

Lower Deck Twin Cabin

4 cabins Sleeps 2 guests

Two single beds with striped covers side by side in a lower deck cabin of Sea Safari eight

Lower deck twin cabin with two single beds and portholes aboard Sea Safari eight

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Hairdryer
Towels and Toiletries
Twin Single Beds

Four lower-deck cabins with two single beds and portholes. Each sleeps two guests and includes an ensuite hot-water shower, air conditioning, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels and a safety box.

Lower Deck Double Cabin

2 cabins Sleeps 2 guests

Double bed with towels and red runner in a lower deck cabin of Sea Safari eight

Lower deck double cabin with striped bedding, red runner and porthole aboard Sea Safari eight

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Hairdryer
Towels and Toiletries
Double Bed

Two lower-deck double cabins, each for two guests, with portholes, an ensuite hot-water shower, air conditioning, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels and a safety box.

Four-Guest Bunk Cabin

1 cabin Sleeps 4 guests

Wooden four-guest cabin with two bunk beds and a small desk aboard Sea Safari eight

Four-guest cabin with two sets of bunk beds and wooden ladders aboard Sea Safari eight

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Hairdryer
Towels and Toiletries
Bunk Beds

One lower-deck cabin with two bunk beds for up to four guests. It has an ensuite hot-water shower, air conditioning, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels and a safety box.

Two-Guest Bunk Cabin

1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Hairdryer
Towels and Toiletries
Bunk Beds

One lower-deck cabin with one bunk bed for two guests. It has an ensuite hot-water shower, air conditioning, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels and a safety box. No separate operator photo was available, so no unrelated cabin image is assigned.

Rates & Packages

Shared TripPrivate Charter

From $2,600 per person / trip

Rates for 2026–2027 departures

Cabin	3D2N
Shared cabin	From $2,600

From $19,440 per whole boat · 3D2N

Rates for 2026–2027 departures

Duration	Price
2D1N	From $9,720
3D2N	$19,440
4D3N	$29,160
5D4N	$38,880
6D5N	$48,600
7D6N	$58,320

Indonesia · up to 26 guests

What’s included & extra costs

2D1N, 3D2N, 4D3N, 5D4N, 6D5N, 7D6NPublished private-charter lead price normalized as the 3D2N benchmark; adjacent durations are proportional planning totals.
3D2NPublished shared-cabin lead price per person.

Last verified 8 October 2026. Rates can change; confirm availability and the final invoice before payment.

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Included in Your Rate

Included
Airport Transfer, Hotel Pickup / Drop-off, Accommodation Onboard, 3 Meals Daily, Snacks, Coffee & Tea, Drinking Water, Snorkeling Equipment, Dive Guide, Local Guide / Ranger, Towels & Toiletries

Not Included & Extra Costs

Not included
Crew Gratuity, Dive Equipment Rental, Nitrox Surcharge, Travel / Dive Insurance, Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft Drinks, Laundry
Nitrox surcharge
Nitrox is charged as an extra; 32 per cent EAN and DIN adaptors are available on board

Book This Vessel

Availability and quotes for Sea Safari 8 are handled by the operator directly. KomodoInsider does not take bookings or add a commission.

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Last checked 2026-10-08.

Cabins & Berths

Total cabins
12
Twin
4
Bunk
2
Bed configuration
Double, Twin Single
En-suite bathroom
All cabins
Hot shower
Yes
Air conditioning
Individual control per cabin

Deck Plan

Routes & Departure

Vessel operating months: January–December
Departure points: Sorong for Raja Ampat and Misool; Ternate for South Halmahera

Pickup & check-in

Embarkation and disembarkation at 12:00 at the departure port

Good to Know

Tender boats
2

Cancellation & Booking Policy

If you cancel
Cancellation and refund terms are set by the operator. Confirm the written policy before payment; KomodoInsider does not take payments or handle refunds.

Location

North Maluku, Indonesia
North Maluku, Indonesia

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sea Safari 8 go to Komodo?

No. Her published schedule covers Raja Ampat out of Sorong and South Halmahera out of Ternate, plus the crossings between them. For Komodo, her fleetmates Cheng Ho and Sea Safari 6 are the ones that run it.

What are the cabins like?

Twelve in total. Four doubles with windows on the main deck, then on the lower deck four twins, two doubles and two bunk cabins with portholes. Every cabin has a private bathroom with a bathtub and hot shower, air conditioning, a fan, TV, wifi, hair dryer, safe and refrigerator.

Is she good for underwater photographers?

Yes, this is one of her strengths. She carries a dedicated camera room, a camera table with an on-board computer for image editing, and an unusually wide kit-up area thanks to her ten-metre beam.

Can a non-diver join?

Yes. Snorkelling is guided, and there is a jacuzzi, cocktail bar, karaoke room and sun deck for time between dives.

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

What safety equipment is on board?

Four inflatable life rafts, three engine-driven life-saving boats, ENOS diver locator beacons issued to every diver, satellite phone, and the modern navigation and first aid equipment standard across the Sea Safari fleet.