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Katharina is a deluxe standard liveaboard, offering leisure cruise trips (no scuba diving) in Indonesia according to the seasons, it can accommodate 12 guests.

Frequently Asked Questions
Date 06/10/27 to 15/10/27
Duration 9 nights
Boat Katharina
Destination Banda Sea
Departure Kaimana
Arrival Sorong
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Description

Boat

Katharina is a 35 meters long, 8.6 meter wide traditional Indonesian “Phinisi” built in Kalimantan using the best grades of iron wood. It is already for many years specialized in culture and adventure cruises along inaccessible and remote areas of the Lesser Sunda Islands.

Katharina has been conceived and equipped to accommodate small groups of passengers for cruising along the Indonesian archipelago, offering an excellent standard of reliability, safety and comfort. Not only is the Katharina very elegant on the water, she is also fast becoming a classic yacht as very few of these original designs remain.

Katharina was built in 1995, but always much attention has been given to the vessel's maintenance, heeding to an annual docking period and periodical checks to the all major technical installations on board.

Katharina provided with all kinds of sea entertainment like sea-fishing gears, kayaks, body boards and snorkel gears. as well as cooking classes, free-diving, rock climbing, kite surfing, wake boarding, etc.

If you wish to sleep outside of your cabin on the deck during the cruise, there are also number of light sleeping bags and special mattresses available.

Katharina do NOT offer Scuba Diving on board. Depending on itinerary, and the notice of dive interest at the time of booking, we can arrange an opportunity for guests on board to do scuba dive, it's for private charter only, we could arrange scuba diving up to 2 dives a day for maximum of 8 divers per charter.


Cabin

Katharina has 6 comfortable cabins, it can welcome up to 12 guests.

All cabins offer all necessary amenities including private bathrooms, individually controlled AC and storage space including a minisafe for valuables.

2 Double Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with a double bed, portholes.

2 Triple Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one upper single bunk bed, portholes.

2 Twin Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds in bunk style, portholes.


Diving

  • Scuba diving is only possible for private charter only.
  • Scuba diving can be arrange for up to 2 dives per day.
  • Scuba diving can be arrange for up to 8 divers per trip.
  • Free diving is welcome on every trip for unlimited dives.
  • Kayaks, SUPs, Snorkelling equipment. Fishing gear available.

Other Informations

  • Nitrox:Not available at the moment
  • 15L Tanks:Not available at the moment
  • REBREATHER Dive:Not available at the moment
  • Technical Dive:Not available at the moment
  • Dive Equipment Rental:Not available at the moment
  • Dive insurance:Divers must have valid dive insurance
  • Wi-Fi Internet :Not available at the moment
  • Laundry Service:Available with additonal cost
  • Massage Service:Not available at the moment
  • Payment on board:Cash (IDR/USD/EUR) or credit cards
  • Crew Number:12, dive guides need to be pre-arranged

Cabins & prices

From

$8,300

Included

  • Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
  • Marine park fees & Port fees
  • VAT and local taxes
  • Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
  • Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
  • Soft drinks
  • Naturalist guide
  • Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
  • Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
  • Boat accident insurance
  • Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
  • Cabin cleaning service

Not included

  • Domestic flights in destination country
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Alcoholic beverage
  • Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
  • Dive guide service
  • Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
  • Crew gratuity

More

Destinations Alor, Sumbawa, Triton Bay, Raja Ampat, Sulawesi, Komodo, Derawan Islands, Banda Sea
Facilities Watersport equipment, Camera Station, Fishing gear, Laundry
Languages spoken English

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More details

Katharina liveaboard dive trip in Banda Sea — check key facts at a glance: dates, ports, duration, cabin types and what is included. Jump to the FAQs below for pricing, certification and booking details.

DestinationBanda Sea
BoatKatharina
DateOct 6, 2027 — Oct 15, 2027
Duration9 nights
DepartureKaimana
ArrivalSorong
Cabin typesClassic Twin, Twin/Double, Premium Double, Premium Twin/Double
Boat capacity12 guests maximum

Frequently Asked Questions

From per person sharing. The price varies by cabin type and occupancy. Single supplement applies for solo travelers. Live pricing is shown on the booking page with no hidden fees.
Includes: airport and hotel transfers, full-board meals, soft drinks, diving (tanks, weights, weight belts), dive guide, land excursions, cabin towels, toiletries and boat accident insurance. Excludes: flights, marine park fees, fuel surcharge, equipment rental, nitrox, alcohol, dive insurance, gratuity.
Most Katharina routes require Open Water certification with at least 50 logged dives. Some sites with strong currents require Advanced Open Water. Check the Useful Information tab on this page for destination-specific requirements.
Banda Sea offers year-round diving with two distinct seasons. Manta and warmer water characterise the wet season, while larger pelagics and cooler water mark the dry season. Browse upcoming departures by month on the Schedules tab to pick the best window for your travel dates.
Katharina operates across Banda Sea. Expect schooling pelagics, reef sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, vibrant coral walls and macro critters. Seasonal highlights shift by month and region - check the destination page for current conditions.
Browse live departures on the Schedules tab. Each row links to the booking page with date, route and confirmed pricing. For private charters or custom itineraries, contact the Dive and Cruise dive team via the form below. No booking fees.
Most Banda Sea liveaboard trips connect via a regional hub. We recommend arriving 1 day before embarkation to recover from travel and to clear any park or transit fees. Airport transfers are included in the trip price.
This specific Katharina departure runs from Oct 6 - Oct 15, 2027. Embarkation is in the afternoon of day 1, disembarkation in the morning of the final day. Plan international flights to arrive 1 day early and depart 1 day late.
Cabin options on this Katharina departure include: Classic Twin, Twin/Double, Premium Double, Premium Twin/Double. Each cabin has ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, storage and US-plug outlets. Live availability and per-person pricing by cabin are shown on the booking page.

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