Jacob110
Registered
Hi all,
Trying to plan a late year trip and have my eyes set on Banda (if i can stomach the 35hr journey to get there!). Been having a look around the liveaboards and the usually recommended boats (Mermaid, Blue/White Manta) are all a little more than I'd like to be spending for this trip. I have noticed that there are a fair few boats coming in at a slightly lower price point and was wondering if anyone had any reccommendations for them?
Both the Carpe Diem and Amaya Explorer are reviewed really well. However, neither offer nitrox which I'm guessing may be a bit restrictive in Banda where to my knowledge there are some deeper dives (especially if you go off searching for hammers)? The Tambora and Panunee both offer nitrox and some really competitive price points although are slightly less well reviewed.
Have any of you had experience with these boats? Would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks!
Trying to plan a late year trip and have my eyes set on Banda (if i can stomach the 35hr journey to get there!). Been having a look around the liveaboards and the usually recommended boats (Mermaid, Blue/White Manta) are all a little more than I'd like to be spending for this trip. I have noticed that there are a fair few boats coming in at a slightly lower price point and was wondering if anyone had any reccommendations for them?
Both the Carpe Diem and Amaya Explorer are reviewed really well. However, neither offer nitrox which I'm guessing may be a bit restrictive in Banda where to my knowledge there are some deeper dives (especially if you go off searching for hammers)? The Tambora and Panunee both offer nitrox and some really competitive price points although are slightly less well reviewed.
Have any of you had experience with these boats? Would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks!