Kira Kira
Explore Raja Ampat, Komodo, and the Banda Sea from this intimate and eco-friendly phinisi
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Overview
- Explore Raja Ampat's famous dive sites and island landscapes
- One of the region's most environmentally conscious liveaboard options
- Get up close and personal with manta rays and Komodo dragons
- Hammerhead sightings in the Banda Sea during seasonal crossings
One of two sister vessels operated by Liquid Adventures, the Kira Kira is a handmade solid wood phinisi outfitted especially for scuba diving. This liveaboard's seasonal voyages throughout the Indonesian Archipelago include trips to Raja Ampat, Komodo, and the Banda Sea. Sociable and eco-conscious divers will love this boat's family feel, environmentally-focused design, and excellent customer service both above and below water.
Upcoming trips
Cabins
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Amenities
Boat
Dive facilities
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Vessel
Vessel information
Do you have a relaxed travel style and value your time underwater over creature comforts? Is diving with an environmentally conscious operator important to you? If so, you're going to love this liveaboard. The Kira Kira visits some of Indonesia's most exciting dive destinations, including Raja Ampat, Komodo, and the Banda Sea. With just a handful of divers onboard, you'll feel more like you're on a private getaway with friends and despite its size, this boat is surprisingly spacious, with private equipment areas, a charging table, and a newly renovated indoor saloon for relaxing at the end of a long dive day. You'll love this boat's family-style meals, personalised attention, and outstanding service.
Handcrafted from tropical hardwood and designed for Indonesian liveaboard diving, Liquid Adventure's two traditional phinisi style vessels combine classic appeal with 21st-century technology. Accommodating eight passengers each, these liveaboards are perfect for families, friends, or individual travellers diving the Indonesian Archipelago. Both boats were built to be environmentally conscious and highly economical, running all electrical systems from solar panels to reduce emissions and operational noise.
Onboard Kira Kira
The Kira Kira liveaboard has space for just eight guests, making it ideal for families or small circles of friends diving the Indonesian Archipelago - in fact, this is one of the region's most friendly and intimate boats! Above and below deck cabins feature solid teak interiors, natural ventilation, and ample storage. Rooms are serviced by two shared bathroom facilities with modern appliances and flush toilets. A newly refurbished lounge and dining area, shaded dive deck, and comfortable saloon, provide plenty of room for guests to relax, socialise, and compare the day's best photos. Family-style meals feature a mix of Indonesian and western dishes, including freshly baked bread, hot coffee, and plenty of post-dive treats.
Diving from Kira Kira
This traditional phinisi style vessel offers classic design elements like tropical hardwood combined with modern comfort for divers. The Kira Kira is powered by sunshine, running all electrical systems from solar panels to reduce emissions and operational noise, making it one of the most environmentally friendly liveaboards in Indonesia. A power station for electrical items is operated for a few hours daily so guests can keep their batteries charged for generous periods. In between dives, guests can make use of onboard snorkelling equipment and kayaks.
Top tips
- If you love using a phone or tablet in between dives, bring along a spare battery bank or solar charger. This boat's environmentally-friendly policies won't allow you to charge your toys around the clock.
- Don't forget to pack some books, music, and board games for evening entertainment. Or, plan to spend your nights stargazing and socialising with the other guests.
- Are you diving in this region hoping for up-close encounters with manta rays and sharks? Plan your trip during a full moon for the best chances!
- Unlike its twin vessel, the Akomo Isseki, this boat features one above-deck cabin, perfect for guests who prefer some extra fresh air in their room.
Conservation
The Kira Kira features a unique environmentally conscious design, running all of her electrical systems from solar panels. This helps to reduce emissions and operational noise and makes her one of Indonesia's most earth-friendly vessels. Liquid Adventures is proud to support reef-safe diving. This includes detailed environmental dive briefings, a strict no-touch policy, and an effort to reduce plastic waste on all their vessels.
