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Launching in 2022, Emperor Harmoni cruises the majestic archipelago of Indonesia, taking in world famous dive spots such as Raja Ampat, Komodo National Park and the Banda Sea.

With her state of the art navigation and safety systems and design incorporated into the hull, Emperor Harmoni, will bring a truly harmonious blend of modern and traditional features.Emperor At 48 meters, Harmoni will accommodate 20 passengers in six guest cabins on the lower deck and four on the upper. The main deck features a spacious restaurant, lounge area with HD flat screen, digital movie and music library, board games, bar and a camera suite.

Enjoy spacious diving and relaxation areas or relax with a massage on deck; whatever your choice, she's sure to bring harmony and joy.

All diving is done from two large RIBs with outboards to get you to the perfect dive spot every time. There’s free Nitrox, all diving and safety equipment including SMBs free of charge and up to four dive guides. Built of Sulawesi Ironwood and two engines, you’ll new experience a true sense of sailing the Indonesian seas in freedom, style, comfort and confidence.

Specification

Type: Wooden hull - Year built: 2019

Length: 48m - Beam: 9.5m

Engine: 2 x Yanmar 400 HP Marine Diesel - Generators: 2 X 100 KVA, 1 x 60 KVA (Cummins Engines and Stamford Alternators)

Desalination: 2 x 5 tonnes

Navigation and Communication: GPS and Plotters, VHF/HF, NAVTEX, AIS, satellite communication & GSM Mobile Broadband when in range

Diving facilities

Compressors: 2 x CAT Compressor + Nitrox

Tanks: 12 ltr aluminum tanks with INT & DIN adapters. 15 ltr aluminum tanks available at extra charge.

Nitrox diving: Yes

Rebreather friendly: No

Dive equipment rental: Full dive sets available for hire + reef hooks, dive computers. SMBs are complimentary.

Safety: Life raft, life jackets, oxygen, First Aid Kit, VHF & SSB radio, radar & GPS, mobile phone, fire alarm, extinguishers, firefighting system.

Water Access: 1 x 5.5m RIB with 100 Hp outboard + 2 x 6.0m Fiberglass tenders with 2 x 40 HP outboards

Camera facilities: Full camera room on internal main deck with power sockets for battery chargers and flash. Camera rinsing tank and camera preparation area on exterior main deck.

Hospitality

Accommodation:

Lower deck: 6 x twin / double cabins, each with ensuite, individually controlled air-conditioning, fan and mini-safe

Upper deck: 4 x twin / double cabins, each with ensuite, individually controlled air-conditioning, fan and mini-safe

Lounge: No guest cabins on main deck for guest relaxation.

Main deck: Bar, galley, camera room, ships office, restaurant, library/lounge.

Upper deck: Sun deck forward of bridge, private rear balcony for 4 upper deck cabins.

Entertainment: Full HD flat screen and movie, music & book library + board games.

Additional

Towels: 2 cabin towels + 1 upper deck towel per guest

Special diets catered for on request

Guests

Maximum 24

Diving Guides

Up to 4

Komodo National Park

(7 & 9 night trips | Jul to Sep)

This itinerary is not for beginners. Most dives will involve going to depth and currents can be strong. We recommend you have 50 logged dives to join this trip and require that you are Deep Diver/Advanced Open Water or equivalent.
All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.

Port of Embarkation: Labuan Bajo (Komodo Airport)

The Komodo National Park is world renowned for the excellent quality and variety of diving. Water temperatures change between the north and south of the Park and provide varied encounters. In the north we have the black sands of the Sangeang Volcano with its critters and bubble flows and the reefs around Gili Banta. The south provides cooler temperatures with manta action and nutrient rich reefs with ocean flow from the Indian Ocean. The central section provides reefs and small islands teeming with life fed by the currents running between the islands of Komodo and Rinca. Add to this the chance to see the famous Komodo Dragon in its natural habitat, beautiful beaches, look-outs to climb and you have a paradise both below and above the water.

A 7-night cruise generally takes in sites in the Central and Southern Sections of the Komodo National Park. On occasions the cruise will take in the Central and Northern Sections depending on sea and wind conditions, especially related to southerly swells.

Highlights may include but are not limited to:

Central Section - dives including

Gili Lawa: Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Shotgun, Lighthouse Reef and Golden Passage

Tatawa: Tatawa Kecil and Tatawa Besar

Sebayor: Sebayor Kecil and Sebayor Mini Wall

Makassar Reef: Manta feeding and cleaning

Wai Nilu: Critter dive near the entrance to Rinca Drago walk ranger station

Batu Bolong: Rock out crop in the middle of the Komodo channel. (Dive protected side)

Southern Section - dives including

Padar: Three Sisters and Secret Garden

Nusa Kode: Cannibal Rock, Yellow Wall of Texas, Boulders and Torpedo Alley

Manta Alley: South Komodo if conditions permit. Manta cleaning stations

Northern Section - dives including

Sangeang Volcano: Hot Rocks and Deep Purple

Gili Banta: Star Wars and Roller Coaster

North West Komodo: Region of Batu Moncho

Please note: Divers going to South Komodo need to realise the temperatures can drop from 28°C to around 20°C. A 5mm wetsuit and hood is highly recommended for this region. Water temperature in the central and northern section of the park average 27-28°C.

Raja Ampat

(7 & 9 night trips | Dec to May)

Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximise your enjoyment from the trip.
All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. Currents can vary from really gentle to extremely strong. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience.

Port of Embarkation: Waisai    Port of Disembarkation: Sorong

Raja Ampat, which in Indonesian means the Four Kings, is a Marine Park world renowned for being the epicentre of marine biodiversity. The park covers a large area with approximately 170 nautical miles separating the northern and southern extremities. It would be possible to dive for weeks and weeks without seeing the same sites twice.

Raja Ampat can be divided into three sections covering the North, Central and Southern Sections. Spectacular scenery both above and below the water make this heritage area unique and a bucket list item for both divers and lovers of nature.

Our 9 night cruises take in sites in the Northern, Central and Southern Sections of the national park. Whereas the 7 night cruises visit the Northern and Central Sections.

Highlights may include, but are not limited to:

Central Section - dives including

Gam: Mayhem, Dalam and Citrus Ridge

Penemu: Barracuda Point, My Reef, Melisa's Garden and Galaxy

Arborek: Arborek Jetty, Manta Sandy and Lolasi

Cape Kri Area: Cape Kri, Chicken Reef, Sardine Reef, Blue Magic, Mioskon and Mike's Point

Northern Section - dives including

Wayag: Pelagic Rock, Figure 8 Rock and the world-famous Wayag Lagoon

Kawe: Eagle Rock and Black Rock

Aljui Bay: Pearl Farm Jetty, White Wall, Teardrop and Waterlogged

Southern Section - dives including

Daram Area: Candy Store, Wet Dream and Two Tree

Wayilbatan Area: Wedding Cake, Barracuda, Dunia Kecil and Four Kings

Fiabacet Area: Boo Windows, Tank Rock, Nudi Rock, Shadow Reef and Whale Rock

Pele Area: Pele Playground, Netted Corner, Kaleidoscope and Tobblerone

For your convenience, a one-way ferry ticket from Sorong to Waisai is included in the price of your liveaboard.