Ombak Biru

Ombak Biru

Ombak Biru was built to operate as an owner operated franchise of the Peter Hughes fleet marketed as the Ombak Biru. This vessel operates as high standard dive live aboard vessel.

Ombak Biru was constructed in 2001. She is built and rigged as a traditional Bugis schooner in exactly the same way vessels were built centuries ago. Now of course being fitted with all modern conveniences and electronics to make sure cruising and diving is both safe and comfortable.

Lounge

Fitted throughout in solid wood, this vessel really stands out, with a warm feeling and bags of character. If conditions allow, during the cruise the crew will put up the sails so you can see this vessel in all its glory as a traditional Indonesian sailing vessel.

Outside dining

 



Designed so that you can get the most out of the experience, most meals are served outside, the evenings are generally under the stars with the sounds of the ocean all around making this a unique experience. There is always enough space inside if weather is not good for outside dining.

Ombak Biru Guest Rooms

Upper deck stateroom

The upper deck stateroom (cabin #2) is a deluxe stateroom, comfortable with a double bed, two hanging closets, plenty of storage space under the bed and a large private en-suite bathroom.
Standard stateroom


 




Standard staterooms are fitted with a large single bed and slightly smaller single bunk for maximum comfort and space, with large en-suite bathrooms. There are hanging closets with plenty of storage for all your needs. Bathrooms are all very spacious with hot and cold running water.

Lower deck stateroom

Lower deck staterooms are towards the front of the vessel. Both have large comfortable double beds, plenty of storage space, with private en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water.

NOTE: Ombak Biru no longer offers any laundry service! Make sure to bring enough clothes for your trip

 

 Ombak Biru Tender Boats

Tender boats

Ombak Biru has 2 large and very spacious, high-powered fibre glass tender boats that speed you to the dive site with ease. There is enough space for 2 crew members to help a possible 8 divers get in and out of dive gear with plenty of space for any camera or video equipment. Tank racks in each seating position make kitting up very easy and the ride is generally comfortable all the way.

Ombak Biru Deck Plans

Ombak Biru main deck

The main deck has enough shaded area and lots of room to relax.
NOTE:Best to use deck shoes as the rubber matting can be a little rough on tender feet and sloping decks can be very slippery when wet.
Ombak Biru cabin deck

 

The cabin deck has a large walkway and character. Large maps line the walkway.

 

Camera Systems

A large table and storage area at the front of the boat serves its purpose well as a dedicated camera, video area. Camera boxes can also be stored below or next to the table for easy access. Charging stations are inside the main salon with 220 and 110Volt systems available.

Ombak Biru Dive Systems

An easy access ladder to the tender boats from one side, always diving from tender boats with the main vessel safely moored on most occasions. The crew always help with all your dive gear and after each dive a fresh HOT towel is handed to you by the MASSEUSE who then gives a quick neck massage mmmmm!  

Due to the bank system and quick filling capabilities it is possible to make 5 dives per day including a night dive, depending on the logistics of the itinerary.

Nitrox is available!

Let's not forget Food

Food starts just after 6.00am with a choice of breads with jam peanut butter, chocolate spreads, cereals and drinks of juices, tea, coffee are laid out for your own choice. Lunch is served buffet style and is always very tasty. Between dives you be able to have freshly made snacks, often like a meal in themselves, you will certainly not go hungry. Evening meals are served outside weather permitting.

Ombak Biru Conclusion

If you after a traditional styled vessel with lots of old style charm, bags of character, lots of food and a fun crew to service you always with a huge smile, then the Ombak Biru will be the ideal boat for you.
NOTE A recent change of cruise directors means that you may get a trip with less than interested or enthusiastic cruise directors/dive guides. For our Diving 4 Images latest charters we had to bring aboard our own dive guides to ensure our large group of photographers were well catered for! The new cruise directors did not knew very little about the rare and unique marine life that makes Komodo always a very special and memerable trip! Oh and they now tend to dive with their own camera's leaving divers to find their own marine life!

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