Lady Denok
A charming bespoke phinisi cruising Indonesia’s best diving destinations
per person
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Overview
- Dive the best of Indonesia including Raja Ampat, Komodo, and more
- Encounter diverse species, from macro critters to large pelagics
- Convenient dive facilities, including a dive deck, tender and nitrox
- Join land excursions, snorkelling and kayaking between dives
The custom-built Lady Denok is a cosy Indonesian phinisi built by master Sulawesi shipbuilders. Catering specifically to divers, this superb vessel boasts a dive deck and speedy tender to ensure smooth exploration of Indonesia’s top destinations. Between relaxation and land excursions, you’ll dive the best of the archipelago, known as the global epicentre of marine biodiversity. From macro critters and colourful corals, to massive pelagics, cruising Raja Ampat, Komodo and Flores onboard the Lady Denok will not disappoint.
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
The Lady Denok is a 28-metre phinisi crafted by the Konjo - world-renowned master boat builders of South Sulawesi - that combines the bygone charm of an age-old art with added mod-cons and safety features of a 21st century vessel. This charming wooden liveaboard boasts elegant indoor and outdoor lounging spaces, along with tasteful cabins to relax in between diving and land excursions. Plus, the dive deck, a convenient tender and nitrox, make your exploration of Indonesia’s exceptional dive sites easy and convenient.
Cruising the best sites and hidden gems of Indonesia, Lady Denok offers diving across this global epicentre of marine biodiversity. Visiting Komodo, the Forgotten Islands, Maluku, and Raja Ampat, divers have access to some of the most biodiverse sites on the planet. From muck diving, critter hunting and colourful reefs, to pinnacles, walls and pelagic hotspots, each trip is guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning of divers. Add in land excursions to fishing villages, and volcanic islands in search of the Komodo dragon, and Lady Denok offers an all-round amazing experience.
Onboard Lady Denok
Lady Denok boasts seven wood-trimmed cabins - including master and single cabins - with accommodation for up to 12 guests. The air-conditioned saloon is fitted with a TV and entertainment system - ideal for showing off your dive photos and videos with a cold drink from the bar. Outdoors, you’ll find a shaded sun deck with loungers, as well as a cosy daybed for relaxing with lovely ocean views. Understanding the importance of good food for divers, Lady Denok provides daily buffet spreads featuring Indonesian, Asian and European cuisine, served in the main saloon or on the outdoor deck.
Diving from Lady Denok
The shaded dive deck, complete with ample space for gear storage and kitting up, makes diving easy, as does the speedy dive tender to ferry guests to and from sites. Divers can rent a full set of gear if needed, and nitrox is available on board to maximise your bottom time. Between lounging, dining and diving, guests can take any of the onboard kayaks for a spin, or explore the waters by snorkelling from the boat. To further compliment your diving days, there are always excursions on offer - be they exploring volcanic islands, searching for Komodo dragons, or getting a taste of authentic culture in local fishing villages.
Top tips
- Many of the best dive sites on Lady Denok’s itineraries are suited to divers with experience, so make sure to take an advanced open water certification before your trip.
- The cosy bed on the sun deck is the perfect place to soak up the views with a cold beer!
- Lady Denok’s most luxurious accommodation is the upper deck’s master cabin - make sure to book this one in advance to guarantee availability.
