La Unua
Overview
La Unua is a traditional Indonesian phinisi boat and one of the prettiest budget options on the water. This 75-foot-long classic wooden cruiser yacht was hand-built by the master phinisi craftsmen of Tanaberu, South Sulawesi to provide year-round liveaboard diving on private chartered cruises for up to six adults plus two young children through the Komodo National Park.
Cabins
La Unua Liveaboard has three air-conditioned cabins equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, and superior-quality bedding. 2 Family Cabins: one is located on the lower front deck, the other in the middle of the upper deck. And 1 View Cabin has been designed to span the entire width of the vessel and has been fitted with panoramic windows offering a breathtaking 180-degree view. All bathrooms have hot water.
Social areas
You will love the beautiful use of wood across this boat, with a tropical ironwood hull and a Sulawesi teak superstructure, complemented by the natural tones used across the interior and exterior.
Social areas on board La Unua include an air-conditioned indoor lounge with a well-stocked bookshelf and a very picturesque outdoor lounge, an open-air bar, and a sun deck equipped with bean bags and sun mats for enjoying the open sea breeze and the astonishing vista of the natural landscapes complemented by the turquoise waters of the region.
Meals on board
An exciting menu of Western and local delicacies along with delicious desserts is freshly prepared by the experienced on-board chef and served in the outdoor dining area. Additionally, snacks and beverages are available throughout the day.
Facilities
Facilities include modern dive amenities, which are available for rent. A camera station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras is provided. Free internet (subject to the availability of a signal), and daily housekeeping is included on this liveaboard. The highly experienced and enthusiastic crew includes a naturalist guide. Board games and movies are also available.
Diving
The four-to-six-day trips explore some of the best dive areas in Komodo, including Batu Bolong, Manta Point, Golden Passage and Castle Rock. Komodo offers a diverse range of marine life, from tiny pygmy seahorses to large mantas gliding through the water. You will get a total of 11 dives on the four-day trip, including a night dive. The dedicated crew are on hand to accommodate most dive requests. PADI dive courses are also available.
Looking for something to do between dives?
Check out the world-famous Komodo dragons on an excursion to Rinca Island; swim; trek to extraordinary viewpoints; visit pink-sand beaches; snorkel with giant manta rays, or soak up some sun on the Upper Deck. You can also enjoy kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a beach barbeque.
La Unua liveaboard is ideal for small dive groups looking for superb marine diversity across the Komodo National Park, which is renowned for its astonishing underwater topography and colorful hard corals, and is home to reef sharks, turtles, manta rays and numerous species of small and big fish.
Itineraries & Prices
All itineraries are subject to change due to seasonal weather conditions (and resultant variations in river and tributary water levels) affecting accessibility to locations. Thus navigation routes, times and excursions may need to be modified at the cruise captain’s or your guide's discretion.
Accommodations
Social Areas
Suites & Cabins
View Cabin
As the name suggests, this cabin has been designed to span the entire width of the vessel and has been fitted with panoramic windows offering a breathtaking 180-degree view. It can accommodate 2 adults and has a private bathroom with a unique view. This cabin has a very special atmosphere and comfort and has been equipped with all the necessary amenities.
Family Cabins
Those cabins are 2 on board. One is located on the lower front deck, the other in the middle of the upper deck. They have been renovated and furnished with taste and in the pure Indonesian tradition and have all the comfort of a real hotel room. Both have portholes and windows to let in natural light. They have a private bathroom, a double bed and a single bed that can accommodate 1 child.
Technical Information
Deck Plan
Features
- Air conditioning
- Hot showers
Equipment
- Diving gear
- Snorkeling gear
- Stand up paddleboard
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