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AWARDS

DIVE TRAVEL AWARDS
(DIVE MAGAZINE - UK)

Readers of DIVE Magazine (UK) vote in the DIVE Travel Awards every
year. In DIVE Travel Awards 2018, Indonesia won the Best place for
all three categories: Destination; Dive Center and Resorts; and Dive
Liveaboard.
1. The Best Scuba Diving Destinations in the World 2018 : Indonesia
2. The Best Dive Centers & Resorts in the World 2018 : Siladen INDONESIAN LIVEABOARDS
Resort & Spa (Indonesia)
2 place : Bunaken oasis Resort & Spa (Indonesia) ADELAAR ALILA PURNAMA
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3 place : “Ceningan Divers” (Indonesia) Built in 1902 in the Netherlands, the incredible The 46-metre-long Alila Purnama consists
3. The Best Dive Liveabord 2018 : Dewi Nusantara (Indonesia) history of this 27m vessel is fascinating. Sailing of three decks and has been built by hand
Indonesian waters since 1993, the Adelaar
in the traditional style of a Phinisi, as used
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2 place : Amira (Indonesia) has to be the finest way to explore Komodo by the Bugis seafarers from south Sulawesi
3 place : Pelagian (Indonesia) with regular fixed departure cruises from Bali in Indonesia. Five well-appointed suites, all
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to Komodo and back all year round. Travel in air-conditioned with queen size beds, en-suite
Meanwhile, the ongoing voting for DIVE Travel Awards 2019 (*), showed: luxury and style thanks to the four exquisite bathrooms with shower, separate toilet, double
cabins and chic teak interior.
wardrobes and writing. desk. Master suite,
1. The Best Scuba Diving Destinations in the World : Indonesia expansively designed with large, wraparound
2. The Best Dive Centers & Resorts in the world : Papua Explores Dive (Indonesia) www.adelaar-cruises.com windows offering 180-degree views of the ever-
3. The Best Liveabord : Coralia (Indonesia) info@adelaar-cruises.com changing landscape from a private balcony/
+62 812 3802741
sundeck.
(*) ongoing voting - as at 29 October 2019
AL LIKAI www.alilahotels.com/purnama
Al Iikai is not a dive boat. Rather it’s a large purnama@alilahotels.com
READERS CHoICE AWARDS comfortable “floating hotel” that explores the +62 361 236 384
islands of West Nusa Tenggara. Based in Bali, it
(SCUBA DIVING MAGAZINE – USA) offers scheduled cruises, and private charters. AMANDIRA
Explore the realm of the Komodo dragons,
Our crew of 12 ensures that your adventures
- in the water snorkelling, or on land, are safe, the storied Spice Islands, and the underwater
Every year, Scuba Diving magazine’s (USA) readers vote for the best in dive for the informative, and enjoyable. We aim to take you kingdoms of Raja Ampat. Climb volcanoes,
Readers Choice Awards. “off the beaten track” and showcase the “real” dive with mantas and bask in rose-hued
In Readers Choice Awards 2019, Indonesia was voted: Indonesia. Al Iikai has six large cabins able to sunsets from the decks of Aman’s custom-
sleep 15, all with bathrooms, and generous made expedition vessels. Fully staffed and
dining and relaxing areas.
yours to command, each cruiser takes you on
1. SECoND BEST : “overall Dive Destination” a journey to satisfy a yearning for adventure
(Pacific, Indian Ocean and Red Sea Region) www.indonesianislandsail.com with uncomplicated serenity – Aman Voyages
2. THE BEST : “Micro Life” info@indonesianislandsail.com are a unique way to experience untouched
(Pacific, Indian Ocean and Red Sea Region) +62 812 46104019 environments in some of the world’s most
3. THE BEST : “Underwater Photography” ALExA captivating destinations.
(Pacific, Indian Ocean and Red Sea Region) True to ancient traditions of Phinisi boats, https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanwana/
4. THE BEST (Bali) : “Best Value” Alexa is an Indonesian Luxury Sailing Yacht cruises
(Pacific, Indian Ocean and Red Sea Region) built like no other. A former cargo boat, which amanwana@aman.com
5. SECoND BEST : “Shore Diving” has been cruising the seas between the islands +62 371 22233
of Flores, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Sumbawa and
(Pacific, Indian Ocean and Red Sea Region) Sulawesi, has been transformed into the most
6. SECoND BEST : “Beginner Diving” romantic luxury sailing boat in Indonesia - one
(Pacific, Indian Ocean and Red Sea Region) cabin only. Just for you and your loved one.
7. SECoND BEST : “Advanced Diving” Traditional lines adopted a modern pure look,
(Pacific, Indian Ocean and Red Sea Region) aged teak wood is combined with stainless
steel and tinted glass.
8. RANK 4 (Bali) : “Wreck Dive”
(Pacific, Indian Ocean and Red Sea Region) www.alexaprivatecruises.com
9. RANK 4 (Bali) : “Cabern, Cave and Grotto” alexacruises@gmail.com
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