Are you planning your first Indonesian liveaboard diving trip? There are some vital things that you should know, especially when packing.
What should you bring? What’s provided on board? And what about your dive gear?
To help you get ready for your liveaboard diving adventure, we’ve prepared the ultimate liveaboard packing list for beginners.
All you need to do is review the list, check off the essentials, and focus on the excitement of your upcoming getaway.
Let’s get you dive-ready!
Packing List for a Liveaboard Dive Trip with Mikumba Diving
Be sure to follow our liveaboard packing list to help take the stress out of packing for your Raja Ampat or Komodo adventure with Mikumba Diving!
Dive Gear
To ensure you’re fully prepared for your underwater adventures in Raja Ampat or Komodo, here’s a comprehensive list of dive gear you might consider bringing along.
Dive gear to include on your liveaboard packing list:
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Fins
- Regulator
- BCD
- Wetsuit / Drysuit / Rashguard
- Dive computer
- Pressure gauge
- Depth gauge
- Dive knife (optional)
- Dive torch (optional)
- Dive compass (optional)
Clothing
Focus on lightweight, quick-drying, and sun-protective clothing for your liveaboard packing list.
- Multiple swimsuits
- Casual T-shirts, shorts, sarongs
- Collared shirt or sundress for dinners/evenings
- Light, long-sleeved tops for sun protection
- Leggings for cooler evenings or sun protection
- Flip-flops or sandals for the beach
- Waterproof jacket
- Pyjamas
- Water shoes for rocky areas
- Enclosed shoes for trekking
- Hats and sunglasses
Toiletries
Packing light is key for a liveaboard packing list, and while basic toiletries like soap and shampoo are provided, don’t forget essentials like your skincare and after-sun care.
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
- Lotion, after-sun care and moisturiser
- Skincare & leave-in conditioner
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Lip balm with SPF
- Shaving supplies if needed
- Nail clippers
- Feminine hygiene products
Electronics
In addition to your smartphone, remember to include electronics in your liveaboard packing list to complete your liveaboard diving Indonesia experience.
- Underwater camera with waterproof housing
- GoPro or action camera
- Spare batteries
- Memory cards
- Camera accessories: Lens cleaning kit, filters, waterproof bag
- Power bank
Miscellaneous Items
Whether you need the following or not, we recommend that you bring them along to accompany your liveaboard diving for beginner’s experience.
- Seasickness medication
- Eye masks and earplugs for a peaceful sleep
- A refillable water bottle
- Quick-drying beach towels
- Personal medication and prescription
- Books or e-reader (optional)
- Mesh laundry bag
Important Documentation
- Passport with a six-month validity minimum
- Visa to enter Indonesia
- Dive certifications: Print and digital copies
- Travel insurance for emergencies and lost luggage
- Dive insurance in case of accidents
- Medical clearance for diving
Hassle-Free Diving with Mikumba Diving
Carrying personal diving equipment is quite a challenge. Why not let Mikumba Diving take the worry out of it for you? The boats Nusantara and Jelajahi Laut, owned by Mikumba Diving offer smart and well-maintained equipment for divers.
If you wish to bring your own equipment, we also have this in mind and have positioned our boats in a way that will accommodate your gear.
All our liveaboards have dedicated individual compartments for diving equipment, which have lockable and theft-proof doors to ensure your valuables are secure throughout your voyage.
The deepest dreams of every adventurer and lover of the underwater world do not have to come with concerns about the equipment.
How do Liveaboards Work for Beginners?
A liveaboard in Indonesia is a wise, economical, and comfortable solution when you want to visit Komodo and Raja Ampat and have several dive sites to explore over several days or weeks.
It is a ‘floating resort’ complete with good services, standards of safety, and a means to get to some remote, isolated locations.
On Nusantara and Jelajahi Laut, divers will have a comfortable place to stay, eat, and relax, as well as to store their equipment.
It also solves the problem of a place to sleep at night when you are in deep seas with no visible land.
Liveaboard Diving Trip with Mikumba Diving
Mikumba Diving offers the best liveaboard diving experience in Indonesia as we explore the stunning biodiversity, landscapes, and seascapes of Raja Ampat and Komodo National Park with Jelajahi Laut.
Those looking to discover the wonders of Raja Ampat can join our Raja Ampat liveaboard trip.
Here, there are hundreds of Raja Ampat dive sites that are teeming with life in all shapes and colours. This would include Cape Kri, Melissa’s Garden, Sardines, Manta Sandy, The Passage, and so much more.
Additionally, go on a snorkelling and diving cruise aboard our boats Jelajahi Laut and Nusantara in the Komodo National Park.
Our Komodo Liveaboard Trip will take you to the park’s most popular dive sites in Komodo including Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Karang Makassar, Manta Point, Batu Bolong, and more.
You’ll also have the opportunity to swim alongside reef sharks, manta rays, mola molas, dolphins, sea turtles, and dazzling tropical fish.
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Visit our website now for more information and book your liveaboard dive trip with Mikumba Diving!
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