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Indonesia
Scubaspa ZEN Indonesia
Starting from
$5250/trip
Scubaspa ZEN Indonesia Liveaboard
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53m
Lengths
20
Max. Guests
4
Type of cabins
The Scubaspa ZEN is a 53-meter luxury Phinisi liveaboard operating across Indonesia's top diving destinations, including Raja Ampat, Komodo National Park, and the Banda Sea. Built as a floating boutique resort, the vessel caters to up to 20 guests across 9 air-conditioned, en-suite cabins. She features a 5-star spa deck with dedicated therapists, open-air and indoor dining, a well-stocked bar, morning yoga sessions, and a separate 21-meter diving dhoni serving as a mobile dive center.
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| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
31
Oct | Raja Ampat Expedition 8D/7N |
$5950
| Full |
Included: Airport transfers, drinking water, soft drinks at meal times, tea & coffee, full-board meal plan (all meals & snacks), diving package (or spa package option), night dives, kayaks, land excursions, snorkel gear, stand-up paddleboard, cabin towels, deck towels, complimentary toiletries, yoga, and Wi-Fi internet.
Required Extras: National Park & Marine Port Fees ($200 – $250 USD / trip) and Fuel Surcharge ($150 – $200 USD / trip).
Optional Extras: Alcoholic beverages (wines, cocktails, beer), Nitrox ($10–$15 USD / day), Nitrox course, extra spa treatments, rental dive gear ($25–$35 USD / day), scuba diving courses, and crew gratuities.
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Toys
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Concierge service for full charters
Tender(s)
Paddle board(s)
Kayak(s)
Diving / Snorkelling equipment
Fishing equipment
Beach club
Yoga Mats / Wellness Deck
Family friendly
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Boat specifications
Drawing & Vessel Layouts
Lengths
53 m
Width
9 m
Type of Boat
Wooden Phinisi Schooner / Luxury Liveaboard
Year of Building
2012
Last Refit / Dry Dock
2025
Engine Numbers
1
Speed
8 0 19 knots
Max. Guests
20
Number of Crew
24 (Includes spa therapists, dive crew, and vessel staff)
Number of Diveguides
4 – 5
Fuel Capacity
18,000 litters
Water Capacity
15,000 litters
Cabin Types
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Sea Star Suite Lower Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Dolphin Suite Main Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Cowrie Suite Main Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Owner´s Manta Suite Main Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Scubaspa ZEN Indonesia reviews
4.8
4 reviews
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Scuba Diving
Value
I have a habit of overpacking for every trip, and a cabin on a boat is quite good at exposing that habit. I enjoyed the food and the pace, though on a few occasions I'd have liked a lighter option before the next activity. My appetite doesn't always follow the same timetable as everyone else's, especially in warm weather. It was only when I unpacked at home that I found a handwritten note about a fish species I wanted to look up. I had completely forgotten writing it, but the moment came back instantly. During the trip, it was impossible to take in the scale of the scenery. I liked having enough of a routine to relax without feeling that I had to organise every hour.
One afternoon I abandoned the book I'd been pretending to read and just watched sunlight move across the deck. I know that's not a thrilling travel anecdote, but it was the moment I finally stopped thinking about work. There was a moment after getting out of the water when I just stood still with my fins in my hand. I could hear people talking around me but needed another minute to take it all in. I also kept noticing that photographers can stay fascinated by one square metre of coral. By the end I was remembering little conversations more clearly than the dive numbers.
I usually associate dive trips with untidy equipment everywhere. Here I found myself deliberately putting things away so I could enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Someone brought out a chart after dinner, and we spent ages pointing at places and comparing them with what we thought we had seen underwater. It was oddly satisfying.
My holiday ambition was to do absolutely nothing between activities. Achieved.
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