Seamore Papua Liveaboard West Papua

Seamore Papua is a traditional wooden phinisi liveaboard created for travellers who want to explore the marine heart of eastern Indonesia through diving, snorkeling, island scenery, and relaxed time at sea. The boat has been sailing eastern Indonesia since 2015 and is positioned for year-round diving and leisure cruises across some of the country’s richest marine regions.

Best suited for divers, snorkelers, and small-group ocean travellers, Seamore Papua combines classic phinisi character with a practical liveaboard experience focused on Indonesia’s remote reefs, marine biodiversity, and island landscapes.

Boat & Trip Overview

Seamore Papua is a classic wooden phinisi designed for liveaboard journeys through eastern Indonesia. Its identity is rooted in traditional Indonesian boatbuilding, with a sturdy phinisi-style structure inspired by Bugis maritime heritage from South Sulawesi.

The boat caters to both scuba diving expeditions and leisure cruises, making it suitable for travellers who want an active marine itinerary without losing the slower rhythm of life at sea. The atmosphere is relaxed, practical, and adventure-focused rather than ultra-luxury.

• Boat style:
Traditional Phinisi
• Experience type:
Diving, Leisure, Expedition
• Destinations:
Alor, Banda Sea, Komodo National Park, Raja Ampat, The Forgotten Islands
• Activity focus:
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Island Visits, Wildlife Exploration, Leisure Cruising, Private Charter, Photography
• Travel style:
Small-group adventure, Expedition-style, Relaxed leisure cruising, Private charter experience
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ONBOARD EXPERIENCE

Life onboard Seamore Papua is centred around diving days, fresh meals, open-air relaxation, and scenic cruising. Guests can expect social spaces for dining, lounging, sunbathing, reading, and watching the changing island landscapes between activities. The official website highlights freshly prepared meals using local ingredients, combining Indonesian and international flavours.

The overall onboard experience is best described as comfortable, casual, and dive-oriented, with enough leisure space for non-diving moments such as sunset views, stargazing, or slow afternoons between excursions.

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ACTIVITIES & TRAVEL STYLE

Seamore Papua’s core activity is scuba diving, supported by snorkeling and leisure exploration in remote marine regions. The boat is especially relevant for travellers who want to experience Indonesia’s biodiversity from a liveaboard, including reef diving, drift diving, macro life, manta encounters, pelagic sightings, and underwater photography opportunities, depending on the destination.

Snorkelers are also supported, with the boat’s FAQ stating that many of the best dive sites are also strong snorkeling sites, and that snorkel excursions are briefed and guided.

Cruising Indonesia's Seas

Seamore Papua operates across some of Indonesia’s most biodiverse and expedition-worthy regions:

Raja Ampat
A flagship destination for Seamore Papua, Raja Ampat is described as one of the richest marine ecosystems on Earth, with pristine reefs, large schools of fish, manta ray habitats, and exceptional coral biodiversity.

Komodo National Park
Komodo offers world-class diving, dramatic marine topography, reef diversity, macro subjects, larger marine life, and the added appeal of Komodo dragon encounters on land.

Banda Sea / Banda Neira
The Banda Sea is positioned as a remote “Ring of Fire” diving region, known for historic islands, pristine reefs, prolific marine life, and the chance to encounter bigger species such as sharks.

Alor
Alor is suited to more adventurous travellers, with reef diving, drift diving, muck diving, rugged coastlines, cultural landscapes, and strong-current conditions that are better suited to more experienced divers.

South Halmahera
South Halmahera is presented as a less-discovered diving region with coral gardens, pelagic encounters, macro life, walls, reef slopes, and remote island scenery.

Explore Destination(s)

The Forgotten Islands
Raja Ampat
Komodo National Park
Banda Sea
Alor

Availability & Booking

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Seamore Papua is a traditional wooden phinisi liveaboard offering scuba diving and leisure cruises in eastern Indonesia.

Yes. Seamore Papua is strongly focused on scuba diving, especially in destinations such as Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda Sea, Alor, and Halmahera. It is also suitable for snorkelers and leisure travellers who enjoy remote marine environments.

Yes. The boat’s official FAQ states that snorkelers can join, and that many dive sites are also excellent snorkeling sites. Snorkel excursions are briefed and guided.

Seamore Papua cruises through eastern Indonesia, including Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda Sea / Banda Neira, Alor, and South Halmahera.

The travel style is small-group, adventure-focused, and relaxed. It suits travellers looking for diving, marine biodiversity, remote island scenery, and a traditional phinisi liveaboard atmosphere.

Yes. Seamore Papua is positioned for both shared liveaboard trips and private charter experiences.

Seamore Papua is a strong fit for Raja Ampat because the region is known for exceptional coral biodiversity, manta rays, fish life, island scenery, and some of Indonesia’s most celebrated liveaboard diving.

Travellers should plan domestic flight connections carefully, prepare appropriate dive or travel insurance, bring personal essentials, and communicate dietary requirements in advance. For remote regions, travel flexibility and preparation are important.

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