Tiaré

Tiaré is a 46-metre phinisi built by shipwrights in South Sulawesi and launched in 2016. She was commissioned by five Italian cousins and built around diving from the start.

The boat blends traditional Indonesian craftsmanship (teak salvaged from old Javanese houses, ironwood hull from Sulawesi) with modern luxury and five-star diving infrastructure. The result is a vessel that feels authentic without compromising on comfort.

Tiaré takes 12 guests in 6 cabins and carries 17 crew, which is a high ratio and keeps the guiding attentive.

Diving & Onboard Experience

Tiaré is built for divers who want to be underwater, not worrying about comfort compromises on the boat.

The dive deck is spacious and professionally organized. Equipment storage, hot water showers post-dive, and a dedicated camera room for photographers to offload and edit shots between dives. If you’re serious about underwater photography, you get space to work.

The boat carries custom fiberglass tenders (2x) and a full suite of water sports equipment: SUPs, sea kayaks, and dive shop gear for up to 12 people. The 17-person crew includes experienced divemasters and guides who know the regions intimately.

The main deck is where coffee and dinner are served. The upper deck bow lounge is open air. The saloon is climate-controlled and has a library for the hottest hours. The bar stocks local beers, imported wines and spirits.

All meals are included, along with non-alcoholic drinks.

Destinations & Seasonal Routes

Tiaré operates across three distinct regions, rotating seasonally:

April to September: Komodo National Park

Mantas, sharks and strong currents, with the big-animal diving Komodo is known for.

October: Spice Islands & Banda Sea

Macro life, reefs with little traffic and the historic spice trade routes. Fewer boats, good visibility.

November to March: Raja Ampat

The biodiversity powerhouse. Endless variety, rare encounters, healthy reefs. Peak season for this region.

Each season is scheduled months in advance, and Tiaré runs back-to-back cruises at consistent itineraries and pricing. The boat stays the same, the regions change.

What’s Included

• All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
• Service of crew and cruise director
• All water sports activities and equipment (SUPs, kayaks, snorkeling gear)
• Diving for certified divers
• Airport transfers to and from port
• Full use of camera room and dive deck facilities

What’s Not Included

• Alcoholic beverages (beyond bar service)
• National park fees (Komodo, Raja Ampat)
• PADI dive certifications
• Personal dive equipment rental
• Dive insurance
• Trip cancellation insurance
• Crew gratuities