FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS

WHAT SHOULD I BRING IF I COME TO YOU AT NORTH SULAWESI ?
Your passport, pay Visa in airport ( if needed ), your diver certification card, dive equipment, and insurance details. Int / Adapter, bathing suits, shorts, T-shirts, sunscreen and perhaps a light pullover or windbreaker. Don't forget to put your nametags at every bag you bring

WHAT TIME TO CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT ?
Check in time : 2 - 3 hours from arrival time. Check out time : 9 AM

WHAT DIVE EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO BRING ?
Bring everything except weights and tanks. YOU MUST ALSO BRING INT ADAPTER !

ARE DIVE COMPUTERS RECOMMENDED ?
Yes ! Due to the multi-level type of diving on our cruises, diving without a computer ( using diving tables ) will restrict your opportunities to see certain special futures and creatures. No sharing; divers must have their own dive computer.. If you don't have one, you are able to rental from us..

WHAT NOT TO BRING ?
Our experience is that the less stuff you bring, the more comfortable your stay on board.

HOW ABOUT FLYING TO MANADO ?
Silk Air ( the regional carrier of Singapore Airlines ) have direct flight from Singapore 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Now we have AIR ASIA too from Malaysia. Other domestic flight have daily connect direct flights from Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Ujungpadang, and Balikpapan such as Garuda Airlines, Lion Air, Mandala Airlines, Merpati, etc.

WHERE DOES MY LIBURAN DEPART FROM ?
Our departure point in North Sulawesi is Manado city. Our base is at Mega Mall Jetty, right behind Mega Mall. Should you decide to stay elsewhere in Manado town we are able to to call you and pick up you from your hotel a few hours before the boat's departure.

WHAT ARE THE MEALS LIKE ?
We serve three meals a day, buffet style, as well as snacks and fresh fruits. We try to please many different palates. Most meals are combination of Indonesian, chinnese and western cuisine.

WHAT ABOUT DRINKS ?
We carry a selection of drinks, fruits juice, as well as beers and wine which is available for purchase. The refreshments corner is stocked with tea, instant coffee and cookies.

WHAT ARE THE CABINS AND SHOWERS LIKE ?
There are two cabins on the main deck, six cabins on lower deck. All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning and private ensuite bathrooms and showers. We also provide bathroom towels.

HOW MANY DIVES PER DAY ?
You choose My Liburan for diving and that is what we are going to do, as often as we can. Generally, there are opportunities to do at least 3 boat day dives per day and 2 night dive per week.

WILL THE DIVE CREW GUIDE ME ?
Each dive is preceded by a detailed briefing, including charts. Anytime you need someone to guide you arround the reef, you have but to ask. Normally 1 dive guide is max 4 guests.

CAN I DIVE SOLO ?
Ok if you are very experience and know what you are doing. If not, please join a buddy of your choice or one of our dive crew.

NON DIVING ACTIVITIES ?
While diving is the priority, there are many others possibilities. When the location is suitable, there is swimming, snorkling and beach combing. We also have good selection of music, movies, books, and games. Please bring your own CDs or DVDs if you wish.

WHAT IS THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT ?
At the camera charging stations both 220 & 110 . Standard electrical current in other parts, of the boats including the cabins is 220V.

HOW SAFE IS YOUR BOAT AND EQUIPMENT ?
My Liburan is designed well for the cruise. For your SAFETY we have :
- Two Main Engine on the Liveaboard Liburan
- Two diving compressor - L & W 280 ( 2 Same System )
- 2 Speed Boat 40 HP Yamaha

HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY DO I NEED ?
Bring enough cash to pay the ( bunaken entrance fee park USD 18 / person ), crew tips, shopping, drinks, souvenirs, airport tax and most other items. On board expenses are settled after the cruise.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS POLICY ?
On board expenses not cover by the cruise price are charged in US dollars. It is impossible for us to accept credit card payments and would appreciate if all payments could be made in CASH US Dollarsor EURO.

WHAT IS THE CREW TIPPING POLICY ?
The live-aboard business is a service industry, and although the general public is seldom aware of it, gratuities are a major part of a crewmember’s salary. Few other recreational activities rely so heavily upon the professionals in charge for your enjoyment and safety. A gratuity of 5% is customary, but many leave more when they feel the service was outstanding. If you are disappointed with the service, you should inform the Captain of your feelings right away so he may rectify the situation. Leave no more gratuity than you feel is right.