FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS

WHAT TIME TO CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT ?
Check in time : 2 - 3 hours from arrival time. Check out time : 10:00 in the morning

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.

ARE WETSUITS NEEDED ?
The average water temperature is 27C, ( 80F) but doing multiple dives each day may make you chillier than you anticipated. Dive at Lembeh strait can be 24C. We recommend at least a thin shorty or skin but bring a thicker full wetsuit if you get cold easily. If you are not sure, bring both kinds. There is enough space on our divedeck to hang up two wetsuits per diver.

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. 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 MS LIBURAN DEPART FROM ?
Our departure point in North Sulawesi is the port of Bitung which is located in Lembeh strait. Our base is at LIPI or close with PELABUHAN SAMUDARA BITUNG, which mean Bitung deep see port. 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 IS MS LIBURAN ITINERARY ?
The cruise visits four main areas : Lembeh, Bangka and Gangga island, Bunaken and the Sangihe Archipelago. We have two dive trips different in these areas, but we always remain flexible to take advantage of favourable weather conditions, special marine life encounters and customers and customer preference.

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 Ms 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.

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

WHERE CAN I WORK ON MY CAMERA ?
My Liburan has several camera worktables -both indoors and on deck- as well as safe places to place your cameras. just before or after the dive. There are two large rinse tanks.

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 ?
We believe tips should be given voluntary and based upon the quality of the service provided. Once on board, you will notice how hard the crew works and how your safety and enjoyment relies heavily on their professionalism and attitude. Many of our guests give a gratuity based on 5 % of the cruise price or more bit, again, we stress that this is entirely voluntarily. Please note that tips can only paid in cash.