Over the years, the Pelagian has widely been regarded as one of the premier dive liveaboards in the Southeast
Asia / South Pacific region. During this time, it’s earned an unparalleled reputation for quality operations
and unique itineraries.
| | "Service and meet at the airport was outstanding with pass in front of line service at customs made us feel like royalty. Service and food was excellent and the liveaboard has beautiful and spacious rooms. Staff was wonderful and went out of their way to provide anything to assist or required. Dive masters were also excellent, helpful and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks to all who worked on the Pelagian for making my first dive boat experience a memorable one! "
Pauline Mantville
May 2012
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| | "A stellar trip! Fantastic food! Stupendous crew! This lifestyle / divestyle could become very habit forming. "
Lorie Holmes
April 2012
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| | "Quality and choices of meals was A+. Very professional / well run organization. Pelagian is my 28th liveaboard and definitely is a top notch ship. The staff does everything for you except the actual diving. "
Scott Kramer
April 2012
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| | "An exceptional experience from start to finish. Every detail perfectly executed! "
Craig Carnick
April 2012
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| | "The staff were exceptionally attentive! Our dive guide was exceptional, personable, knowledgeable, professional and fun. Great diving, great service, great organization. Thank you! "
Kate Thomson and Michael Boyle
April 2012
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| | "The boat tender drivers are very friendly, felt like if there was trouble, they would make extraordinary effort. This crew seemed to want my diving photos, video. Good for me, I like that approach. All staff A#1. Dive guides had knowledge of diving beyond what would be needed and nice people! I cannot overstate how good your staff are, they made our experience. Have been on many boats. Boat drivers and captain all technically expert, cabin crew ready to assist in any way. Dive team safety minded and willing to do / show anything we want. Dive guides full of knowledge, safety minded and service oriented. Really liked the village visit. "
Dave and Elena Thomas
April 2012
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| | "Our dive guides and tender drivers did a great job. Our steward and all the food prep staff wonderful. The crew behind the scenes also can't be thanked enough. Great tenders, nice new outboards. A great time and visit in Bali too. "
Neal and Jane Sliker
April 2012
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| | "Very attentive staff! I have been on 25 liveaboards. The Pelagian ranks among the top! Fantastic knowledgeable and friendly staff, great variety and high quality food! "
J. Brian Searles
April 2012
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| | "Never had such great service from arrival at airport to diving on the boat. "
Gene and Susan Folden
April 2012
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| | "The captain, crew and guides were extremely courteous, genuine and professional. The dive guides are positively some of the best guides around with in depth knowledge. The ship is well-laid-out with amazing amenities and service. Diving to the extreme with luxury services, fine cuisine and personal attention that matches no other "
Steve Zagami
April 2012
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| | "Best liveaboard ever! Much better than any other liveaboard I've been on. Could not have been a better experience. "
Mickey Gibson
April 2012
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| | "Our dive guides were excellent. Lots of knowledge, willingness to research little known species and a very relaxed approach. Our second visit to Wakatobi and our first on Pelagian. A truly memorable experience which I believe was shared by all the guests. "
Graham Stuart Roy
April 2012
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| | "Diving the Pelagian is truly like having your own private yacht and personal crew. Absolutely outstanding in every regard!!"
Brad and Angela Wright
April 2012
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| | "This was an excellent overall dive experience. The attention to detail is exceptional."
Rodger and Rebecca Stewart
April 2012
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| | "We really enjoyed our stay on the Pelagian because of your friendly and very kind crew. We also enjoyed diving with different people from different countries like European and American people. Having a Japanese dive guide aboard, we didn't feel the language problem at all.Thank you for everything. "
Teruyuki Uritani
March 2012
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| | "Great experience, excellent service with attention to details. Best liveaboard experience I have had. "
Skip Thompson
March 2012
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| | "Top notch valet diving in a great place with great competent staff. "
Frank Strasz
December 2011
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| | "Attentiveness of staff is unsurpassed. Sets the liveaboard experience for quality of service, best liveaboard experience out of 4 mostly Indo Pacific Trips. "
Susan Elliot
December 2011
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| | "I'm used to having 4-5 dives a day on a liveaboard, but having only 4 dives / day but making them 70 minute dives is WAY BETTER! I've done a number of liveaboards before, but I've never had such fantastic service and such super accommodating crew! "
Cindy Terry
December 2011
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| | "Dive tender crew and dive masters are outstanding, knowledgeable, helpful and polite. "
Patrick Russell
December 2011
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| | "First class service, pristine reefs, fantastic array of sea life, would recommend the trip to anyone. Will certainly visit again. "
Ruth Yvonne Covell
December 2011
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| | "The staff on the Pelagian was excellent, every one of them. Could not have been more attentive and helpful and courteous (and pleasant) "
Roberta J. Finke
December 2011
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| | "The crew could not be more attentive. Thanks to all for a terrific week of diving, great food and excellent company. "
Debbie Neergaard
November 2011
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| | "First class accommodations, facilities, food and other services. Very attentive and friendly staff, also very professional. Very well organized and run dive operation. "
Michael Menzies
November 2011
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| | "Thank you for going above and beyond with everything. I never ever thought I would say 'I love Muck Diving at night!'. You guys are the best! Not only was the diving superb, but the food was gourmet (and plentiful!), the accommodations were spacious and comfortable, and the staff exceeded our every expectation. We will do this again and soon."
Clark and Denise Bentley
November 2011
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| | "First class accommodation, the food, the care and attention from every crew member sets the Pelagian in a league of its own! We would recommend this to anyone. "
Grant and Amanda Morris
November 2011
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| | "Great diving, superb food, wonderful crew, a must for every diver. "
Neal Langerman and Sharron Sussman
November 2011
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| | "The captain and his crew are exceptionally good sailors, this is a tribute to the wisdom and knowledge of the captain himself. "
Cynthia Benoit and Gerald Schnabel
October 2011
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| | "Best luxury liveaboard I ever tried! Well done! Keep up the good work!"
Panji Winata
October 2011
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| | "Our dive guide was great! He was the most personable of all other 5 star dive boats we have experienced. Same for the tender driver, very kind patient and enthusiastic! Everyone else was above average. Very pleasant experience, everyone always attentive and courteous. "
Lisa and Tom Teufel
October 2011
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| | "This is our first liveaboard and we don't see how any other can live up to this one. Gorgeous reefs, abundant sea life, superb staff. "
David and Lisa Kaul
October 2011
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| | "Incredible service. Has set a new standard for my liveaboard trips. My dive guide's attention to detail was fantastic. Well done Pelagian team! "
Hart Kerbel
October 2011
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| | "The dive boat was very modern, comfortable and luxurious, all crew delightful and accommodating. Service excellent! Only 5 divers felt like on our own private yacht. "
Lynne Vyfvinkel and Diane Woolard
October 2011
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| | "Dive guides were extremely knowledgeable, they are an asset to the company. They were terrific! They were so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble for them. When guiding underwater, they missed nothing and showed us everything. Joan and I are so pleased to have had them "look after us", both above and below water. They are the best guides we have ever had and we've had lots. Given our combined age (140+yrs), my buddy and I were apprehensive of kitting up and diving from the tender. But due to the excellent guides and tender driver, it was an absolute breeze and a pleasure with no problems at all. "
George Houghton
September 2011
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| | "The best Liveaboard yet! Fantastic experience both above and below water. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Dive guides were great, knowledgeable and expert critter finders. Very helpful yet let you do your own thing. "
Mary E. Green
September 2011
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| | "We very much enjoyed our week on the Pelagian. The dive staff and all crew members were wonderful, professional and fun to be with. Very high quality operation! "
Thomas and Sharon Rippner
September 2011
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| | "Boat, staff, food, service, was outstanding! Everyone was great! Could not have asked for better service. It was outstanding! "
George Schneider
September 2011
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| | "Wakatobi has done a great job of working with local islands and villages to maintain a pristine, clean, robust underwater ecosystem. Every dive had its own surprise of flora and fauna. All the staff were gracious and accommodated our every need. "
Chuck Streamer and Nancy Giunto
September 2011
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| | "Overall the crew and DMs were awesome. Your staff makes the trip. "
Heather Lee Callahan
September 2011
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| | "You made our 25th wedding anniversary something very special. Thank you "
Michael Gulson
September 2011
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| | "A week on this floating hotel is not enough! "
Perry Andrew Colllier
August 2011
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| | "Everyone was so wonderful, cheerful and helpful. Lots of fun to be with. Big thanks to the dive guides! Excellent Job! "
Adnan Din
August 2011
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| | "Staff, crew and dive masters were fantastic! This was our first liveaboard and it was great! We would love to try other liveaboards but we think we will be disappointed after diving on the Pelagian."
Adam Wandt
August 2011
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| | "Service, crew, food and everything else was amazing. We were spoiled silly and never left hungry! All the crew were great, helpful and funny. Food was great, huge range (especially breakfast). Had a a great time! Amazing surf, no crowds, incredible scenery and surrounded by helpful and lovely staff. Doesn't get much better than that! "
Georgia Fish
August 2011
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| | "Dive guides and all staff cannot do more to assist. Marine knowledge is outstanding. Boat staff are very helpful and polite. They got to know our names and kit. Even food preferences! It is the attention to detail that makes the difference. "
Jen Perrie and Kenny Philips
August 2011
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| | ""Pelagian" - The best crew and the best dive boat in the best dive resort in the world! This will be our benchmark for future trips with other operators. We would be surprised if it is beaten! "
Ian and Zoe Barefoot
August 2011
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| | "It was a wonderful trip to Wakatobi. Our cabin was excellent (very spacious & elegantly furnished). The Pelagian staff were always very attentive and helpful. Of all Liveaboards we traveled on, the Pelagian was the most comfortable and luxurious. "
Oleg Kononenko
July 2011
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| | "Wakatobi just seems to be getting better. And that means everything, accommodations, staff, food and of course diving. Some real high energy diving with healthy reefs and plenty of marine life. Oh yes, and the overall pampering certainly helps. "
Wayne MacWilliams
July 2011
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| | "The service (both dive masters and support staff) is exceptional."
Dave & Elaine Reubush
July 2011
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| | "My expectations for diving Wakatobi have always been high. The actual experience far exceeded my hopes. The dive operation on the Pelagian is run by true professionals, customer service is their top priority, the diving takes care of itself."
Harold Thomas Huff
July 2011
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| | "A luxurious Pelagian experience gives the wonderful diving a new experience."
Carlo Vreugde
July 2011
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| | "Everything is excellent, the boat exceeds our expectations, the crew were all nice and professional. The dive guides are very knowledgeable and generous. Overall I will recommend this trip to my other friends. "
Devi Asmarani & Budiman Moerdijat
July 2011
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| | "Superb service, great dive sites, wonderful staff and very well maintained facilities. Glad to know that Wakatobi also contributes to the local communities, so it's very encouraging that not only I dive for my own pleasure, some small part of my diving in Wakatobi will go back to the society. "
Larasati Moerdijat
July 2011
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| | "Everything was perfect! Best Liveaboard ever!"
Sir Ronald F Hammond
June 2011
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| | "Divemasters and all other staff have done everything to make this a trip for me to remember. I was very happy on board the Pelagian and I'll try to come again next year in October. I have been on different Liveaboards, but this is one of the best I have been on. Service is excellent and the diving is super!"
Trudy Suijkerbuijk
June 2011
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| | "We would like to congratulate the entire crew of the Pelagian for its high end standard of service. The Pelagian cruise is one of the best dive trips of a lifetime!"
Christa Staudenmaier and Serge Filion
June 2011
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| | "Boat was beautiful and our dive guide was an excellent dive master.
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Christine Macmillan
June 2011
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| | "Truly excellent service and food, could not have asked for more. The dive guides are a real asset to your operation, excellent DM and guides."
Clark Anderson
June 2011
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| | "Pelagian sets the benchmark for luxury 5 star liveaboards."
Vitaly Iliyashenko
June 2011
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| | "Great job, all staff are very courteous, all anticipate your needs before you can even ask. Excellent staff!"
Robert and Carla Boyd
May 2011
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| | "Pelagian / Wakatobi, the best of everything above and below the sea."
Deborah Ann Chase
May 2011
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| | "Water is always warm, great visibility and amazing animals."
Rick Kaminer
May 2011
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| | "This was my first dive trip experience. Excellent dive experience, concentrated over 10 days. Knowledgeable and attentive staff. The bar has been set extremely high for my next trip. Wow! "
Alison Ross
May 2011
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| | "This is my second trip to the Pelagian. Awesome trip. The entire crew and dive crew were superb, Dive Masters were A++++. The entire crew A++++. Attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Pelagian is the cat's meow in liveaboard diving "
Dan Duta
May 2011
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| | "Fantastic 10 days / 8 days of diving & seeing all those small critters were a highlight in my 500+ dives in 20 years. "
Steve Rosenzweig
May 2011
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| | "The staff was wonderful, we felt very welcome and at ease. With divers of Canadian, Japanese, Australian, Italian, American and Indonesian backgrounds, it was a true multicultural dive experience.
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Darren Biberdorf
May 2011
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| | "Service by all staff exceeded my expectations. Anything and everything asked of staff was immediately taken care of."
Jeffrey Gertler
May 2011
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| | "Our boat tender driver was excellent, always 'on top' of things! The dive guides were wonderful spotters and dive 'companions' and the steward kept us feeling well cared for.
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Rachel Barton and Steve Kraus
May 2011
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| | "Extremely friendly, very very good staff, both on land and in the water, great dive guides, great sites. Very impressive. The smoothest, best operation (Resort + Boat) from start to finish we have experienced. Absolutely stress free transition from leaving the plane on arrival in Bali to boarding the flight home. A really wonderful trip. Thank you."
Peter Hannan and Thea Trubenbaucher
May 2011
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| | "The best liveaboard experience we have had. Everything was first-class all the way. The crew was amazing. We will be back!"
Edman McDonald
May 2011
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| | "Awesome! The perfect dive vacation. Highly recommended even for beginners. Loved our dive guides, they taught me lots and were very patient, funny and kept things lite. Great service and food!
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Tommie and Dian Turner
April 2011
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| | "Excellent and friendly crew. Boat is very beautiful and roomy. "
Kenneth Hopson and Ruth Martin
April 2011
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| | ""Where the 'little creatures' are BIG". As the wife of a diver who does not scuba dive, I encouraged my husband to go on the Pelagian by himself. Am I glad he talked me into accompanying him! As a snorkeler I went out 2 or 3 times a day enjoying underwater vistas. My depth was less than the divers, but my appreciation for the colorful coral and fish will remain deep and magical. "
Joan Davis
April 2011
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| | "Superb dive managers and diving. Liked 70 minute dives. So many micro life forms. Just stunning!"
Larry Davis
April 2011
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| | "Wakatobi = Going down for pleasure, coming up for air. "
Jane Doherty
April 2011
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| | "The staff on Pelagian was excellent, courtesy was a top priority, food was presented beautifully, and the taste was wonderful, lots of fresh fruits. The crew were very accommodating, worked with guests & made the experience memorable. The whole experience has more than met our expectations."
Glenn Patton and Mary Powell
December 2010
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| | "When I came in 2005, this was an excellent destination. I am very impressed that you continue to improve. I chose Wakatobi for my "retirement" dive trip and it's been fantastic! "
Anne Owen
December 2010
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| | "The most luxurious dive boat I've been on in 30 years of diving"
Roger Fonseca
December 2010
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| | "Our week on the Pelagian was our first liveaboard experience. I am afraid that we are now way too spoiled for anything else. Thank you, it was a great experience."
Stan and Lynne Armstrong
November 2010
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| | "We had high expectations and our expectations were exceeded. Wonderful crew and dive staff. "
Tru Freeman & Brock Johnston
November 2010
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| | "I waited 5 years to get here and it was worth every day of the wait. "
Patricia Boggs
November 2010
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| | "The diversity of the dive sites was fantastic. We enjoyed the size of the boat and the small group of people. Overall very satisfied! "
Cary Fico and Marian Dowell
November 2010
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| | "Excellent dive staff and crew! They all went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Thank you for a wonderful vacation! "
Sophie Wimberley and Barbara Thompson
November 2010
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| | "Had such a fantastic trip. It all ended too soon! I had great times and laughs with all the crew. Wakatobi has been a dream dive destination for many years. Thank you for such an amazing adventure! I can't wait to come back. This is definitely a dive heaven never to be missed. See you again soon! "
Charley Oxley
November 2010
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| | "Simply the best way to experience diving in this region. Diversity, comfort, efficiency, experienced staff, all brought together elegantly. Thanks to a wonderful dive staff and crew! "
Nigel Lakey
November 2010
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| | "The boat is one of the best we have been on, the food was above excellent, and the dive crew were extremely helpful and very knowledgeable"
Geoff Skinner and Vanessa Haller
October 2010
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| | "A wonderful trip. It is lovely to see a team who work together in harmony and with obvious enjoyment. "
Andrew Baldley
October 2010
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| | "The Pelagian is a 5-star dive yacht, with a 5 star crew that provide 5 star service and take you to 5 star dive sites in one of the more remote destinations in the world! The whole crew were friendly, helpful and really made our trip something we will always remember. How much better can it get! "
Janice Wenning and Bradford Stewart
October 2010
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| | "It is evident that much thought has gone into every aspect of the liveaboard experience. Because of this, it was one of the most enjoyable holidays we've had. The dive sites are all excellent & the staff + crew are so professional and friendly. Everything ran incredibly smoothly and was so well organized. And -of course- The Pelagian is an absolute Beauty! "
Julie Allen
September 2010
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| | "An absolutely outstanding liveaboard experience. We had very high expectations and were not disappointed. "
Paul Allen
September 2010
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| | "We have been on at least 8 other liveaboards, and this is our second time on the Pelagian. The Pelagian tops them all. The staff was very friendly and professional and made every effort to insure we were happy."
Ed and MJ Farr
September 2010
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| | "The Pelagian is the gold standard by which other liveaboards should be measured. The diving is the best we've seen in 25 years. "
Bruce and Kathy Malasky
September 2010
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| | "Crew was great! We enjoyed the entire trip and the food was awesome! Nice job Pelagian crew!"
James and Marilinda Passon
September 2010
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| | "Best bio-diversity anywhere, outstanding dive guides and the entire Pelagian experience was superb!"
Mike and Tara Breeden
September 2010
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| | "Excellent crew and fantastic accommodations. It is my first Liveaboard and I am quite impressed with the team and the whole dive / cruising experience.
If you want a truly unforgettable diving experience, there's only the Pelagian. Thank you very much for all the help in identifying all the fish / sea creatures.
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Asti Livingston
August 2010
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| | "The staff was amazing! Everyone was helpful, courteous and fun to be around. The food was fabulous and creative. It was a great trip."
Danette Petersen
July 2010
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| | "This is the most incredible liveaboard experience we have enjoyed. The boat is immaculate and the staff and crew are impressive at predicting your every need. "
Keith and Romy Olaisen
June 2010
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| | "Cannot believe how truly wonderful this experience was. All staff was so kind, courteous and fun. First class service and first class staff. Absolutely love them all! "
Holly Cahn
June 2010
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| | "Service was top class! Loved every minute and the food was outstanding! Loved the long beautiful dives on Pelagian. "
John and Cheri Warren
June 2010
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| | "If Indonesia is God's fish tank, then the Pelagian is heaven for divers. Could not ask for or imagine a more wonderful adventure from start to finish! Thank you! "
Brandy Laurance
June 2010
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| | "Excellent dive masters with a good understanding of how to help underwater photographers achieve their best results "
Caelum Mero
June 2010
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| | "The service and staff were great. A good happy cheerful atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed the diving and stay aboard Pelagian. Thank you. "
Robert Fletcher
June 2010
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| | "The divemasters were the best I've had on any of my dive trips. They were beyond professional both on the boat and in the water. Both of them are incredible at finding unique fish, animals and plants to point out to their guests.
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Lee Fulmer
June 2010
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| | "The service crew are attentive and very efficient. Food onboard is superb! Special compliments to the dive guides, they are very professional and knowledgeable. A big thank you to all at Wakatobi and especially the Pelagian team!"
May Lim
May 2010
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| | "The boat staff were excellent. Staff was extremely hardworking, the dive masters were personal, attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. "
Barbara Bute
May 2010
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| | "The Chef did a fantastic job of giving me tasty vegetarian foods, and not just veggies or salads. The dive masters were all great and knowledgeable. "
Karen Stewart
May 2010
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| | "Superjob-Super crew "
Ian Stewart
May 2010
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| | "Outstanding attitude of all staff! The dive masters set an exceptionally upbeat, cheerful, helpful, courteous and friendly tone. There was always help when needed but never overbearing. I applaud all the staff, on board and ashore. "
Eleanor Hawkins
May 2010
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| | "The crew was great. They made us feel welcome and made every attempt to satisfy our wishes "
Steve Schwar
May 2010
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| | "Stayed on many liveaboards and this was the best by far, hot shower, food, crew, everything is exceptional and lots of fun also. Was worth the long flight and will do it again."
Ruth and Andy Hersche
April 2010
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| | "The Pelagian is the best dive experience I have ever had"
Nathan Byerly
April 2010
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| | "This was the most spacious and attractive cabin we have seen on any dive boat. The stewards did an amazing job of remembering and catering to guests food and beverage preferences."
Cathy and Nick Fowler
March 2010
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| | "I had a wonderful time, muck dives were awesome! The crew, staff, and vessel were all Top Notch."
Clark Bentley
December 2009
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| | "Loved the trip. Pelagian (5th trip) did not let us down!"
Jennifer Gray
November 2009
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| | "I don not know what was better between the crew and the diving. First class treatment plus the best corals and reefs, most diverse sea life I have experienced in my 27 years of diving. Food was 5 star and service was 6 star. "
Mary Beth Kelzer
October 2009
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| | "The crew was perfect and the boat was very comfortable. We had a great time and we enjoy meeting all of you."
Anouch Walicki & Olivier Grinda
October 2009
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| | "Excellent organization & excellent service. We enjoyed it thoroughly. "
Sofia & Afonso Burnay
October 2009
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| | "The most beautiful and relaxing cruise / dive trip ever. The crew is extraordinary, the divemasters are terrific. You have achieved that wonderful feeling of care and perfection."
Tia Millman and John Madsen
September 2009
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| | "Fantastic boat, delicious food and truly outstanding staff and crew. A trip on the Pelagian sets a new standard for all other liveaboards! "
Matthew Radtke
September 2009
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| | "Simply wonderful! Exceptional service, luxury accommodations and fantastic diving. It is worth every penny. "
Judi Brusett Radtke
September 2009
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| | "The crew of the Pelagian was the best! Showed us everything we wanted to find and were very professional but fun.
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Scott Cormack
August 2009
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| | "It was a fantastic journey. People on the boat and the resort were always very friendly and became friends. The Pelagian is a sailing resort with superb diving."
Jeroen Potjes
August 2009
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| | "Finest liveaboard I have ever been on. The reefs were pristine with lots of reef fish and small animals."
Dan Blake
August 2009
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| | "I have had a wonderful holiday, everyone on the Pelagian made our trip so special, the dive guides were superb, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I will certainly be recommending the yacht to my dive friends back in Scotland."
Anne Margaret Peck
July 2009
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| | "Best holiday ever! The staff were really friendly and the diving was amazing! We are hoping to come again very soon."
Katherine Waring
July 2009
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| | "Everything was very good. The crew has created a great atmosphere on the boat; there is a lot of attention for safety which was good. Everyone was very helpful and we had a great time."
Elza Groenink der Hertog
July 2009
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| | "The corals were very nice, and I enjoyed the muck critters and the large variety of sea life. The dive masters were very knowledgeable and worked with our needs."
Suzanne Wignall
June 2009
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| | "Singularly the most spectacular diving experience a diver could desire, from the comfort, food, staff and of course the diving!"
Vallorie Hodges
May 2009
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| | "An outstanding experience from the moment I landed in Bali and was greeted by a Wakatobi staff member, to the moment I left. The Dive Masters and the entire crew did an exceptional job. Dive briefings were very thorough, the diving was fantastic and the attention to every detail was great!"
David Cutter
May 2009
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| | "Great boat, great diving, the dive masters are great hosts and the crew are very friendly and helpful. In short: a wonderful experience!"
David Kammann
April 2009
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| | "The boat is in excellent shape and the crew was knowledgeable, competent and courteous. We had a fantastic time."
Ronald Underhill
April 2009
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| | "The boatmen & dive guides handled my photo gear with the utmost care. I never had to worry about the cameras. The Pelagian is the finest liveaboard on the seas. Many liveaboards boast Luxury, but only the Pelagian delivers."
Karen Schofield
April 2009
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| | "This was my second trip to Wakatobi, it exceeded my expectations again, and you have raised the level of dive vacations so high I do not believe I will ever dive in a location around the world that can beat the entire experience."
James Grendell
April 2009
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| | "This is our third visit; once again, the dive masters treated us to a great time above and below the water. We love every minute and we will be back!"
Barbara Lochrie
March 2009
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| | "Float into Wonderland!"
Todd Moss
March 2009
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| | "Superb trip - would definitely return. Everything I want from a liveaboard. Thank you."
Gemma Hollis
December 2008
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| | "Stunning dive sites, made more enjoyable and interesting by the knowledge of the dive masters.
Food and service were both excellent!"
Jane Heaton
December 2008
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| | "In years of liveaboard diving this has been our best - by far."
Mike & Diana Garside
December 2008
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| | "Pelagian - Best Livaboard Ever!
Stunning Diving, Stunning Boat, Superb Staff!"
Bari Pollard
November 2008
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| | "A great boat, wonderful dive sights, guided by true professionals."
Chris Taylor
November 2008
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| | "We have done quite a few liveaboards around the world - but Pelagian is the best. Wakatobi has shown us the best reefs and marine life never seen before including 'Wonderpus'.
Thanks"
Andy Walvin
November 2008
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| | "Probably the best liveaboard in the world."
Judith Walvin
November 2008
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| | "Fantastic! Great boat, great crew, great food! Tremendous and varied diving experience!"
Ian Jones
November 2008
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| | "Fantastic.
Very well run operation in all respects. I was on this liveaboard before (Fantasea 2 1995, Pelagian 1999). Layout, systems, etc much, much better now.
Dive masters exceptionally good.
Crew excellent."
John Michael Brown
November 2008
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| | "The Pelagian is a great boat with a fantastic crew - truly world class! Dive masters are wonderful as is every member of this incredible team. Thank you for putting them together so we could relax and enjoy such spectacular diving safely and easily. The Pelagian and her crew are the true gems of the world!"
Kandie Vactor
November 2008
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| | "Excellent diving with best coral I have ever seen. The dive guiding was supportive & knowledgeable without being intrusive. The fun & care on the boat from all the crew made for an all round superb dive trip. Thanks."
Lesley MacPherson
November 2008
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| | "I have been fortunate enough to have seen many dive locations. Wakatobi and Pelagian may be the best in the world. I'll be back!"
Dennis L. Barber
October 2008
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| | "Without a doubt the best diving we have ever done. The reefs are the healthiest we have ever seen. Makes it hard to dive anywhere else.
The Pelagian is the best liveaboard in the business! Simply georgeous and the food was devine. I simply cannot say enough good things about the crew. They were so friendly and helpful.
We simply cannot wait to go back and 7 days is NOT ENOUGH!"
Darlene Myers
October 2008
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| | "The Pelagian is a high class dive operation that takes you to see things you wouldn't imagine, in comfort you will not forget."
David Olson
October 2008
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| | "I had very high expectations. They were exceeded! - Thank you."
Mel Briscoe
September 2008
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| | "As a novice with only 21 dives, I was a little apprehensive. But the dive guides were exceptional and attentive! The ship is delightfully casual and the crew all wonderful... The food was outstanding! I would definitely come again. Thank you for a lovely, relaxing trip."
Linda Knutsen
September 2008
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| | "It just doesn't get better than this - great dives, great food and the very best staff!"
Mary Vandeford
August 2008
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| | "The absolute best "one stop" dive vacation. From diverse dive sites - walls to muck, critters and corals, to pampered service and great food on board the yacht. Superb!"
Randolph Huiting
August 2008
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| | "Five star quality on the sea."
Leah Huiting
August 2008
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| | "The Pelagian is the big fish of liveaboards. 5-star service on a well appointed ship."
Diane Revinskas
August 2008
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| | "How perfect to have the Pelagian as my first liveaboard experience. I'm certain this will is as good as it gets."
Yvette Marie Roshto
August 2008
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| | "Pelagian is a top notch operation & the finest liveaboard we have experienced. This is our second trip & we will return. The diving is fabulous, the cruise directors extraordinary and the crew marvelous. It is like a floating "dive heaven". The reefs, fish & nudibranch were all great & we got our wishes fulfilled to see rare & wonderful fish & critters."
Ellen R. Gritz
July 2008
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| | "First class operation with knowledgeable dive staff and courteous, attentive on-board support team!"
Jesse H. Jones
July 2008
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| | "An efficient, high quality, dive operation delivering opportunities with confidence."
Geoff Tizard
June 2008
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| | "A great all round experience. Excellent service, great diving and the most comfortable liveaboard I've been on yet."
David McDougall
June 2008
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| | "Pelagian is a great liveaboard that will exceed all your expectations."
Beverly Factor
June 2008
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| | "Diving on the Pelagian is an unforgetable experience! Thanks!"
Darren Green
May 2008
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| | "The classiest, most stylish liveboard I have ever been on ... a new level of "eat, dive, sleep!""
Victor Nurcombe
May 2008
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| | "It will be difficult to top this experience. Now we have to decide: to tell everybody because it was so wonderful or not to tell anybody - just to keep this secret.
Thanks for wonderful days under water."
Beate Hauteman
April 2008
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| | "Thanks again for the great services, great dives and great fun time to know all the nice people on this same trip. "
Cheng-Hui Wong
March 2008
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| | "This was my first liveaboard experience, and I am incredibly pleased to have chosen the Pelagian."
Bob Bailey
March 2008
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| | "This was my first experience on a live-aboard. It was wonderful! Thanks to all the crew who worked so hard to provide us with a clean, comfortable cabin, delicious meals, and awesome dives. It was a dream come true in every way."
Janet Lamont
March 2008
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| | "A "must" for the experienced dive traveler."
James Lamont
March 2008
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| | "Best dive service I ever had.
Best boat service I ever had.
You made 50 dives possible with the excellent service."
Michael Braunsterin
December 2007
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| | "I have never dived with an operation so committed to reef preservation and low cultural impact."
Graham Warren
December 2007
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| | "My new, favorite live-aboard."
David Reubush
December 2007
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| | "Fantastic, 1st class operation! Thank you. Best Dive + Christmas Vacation... EVER!!!"
Karina Lukmito
December 2007
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| | "This was our first time on a livaboard. I am pretty sure it can't get better than that! Thanks a lot for that wonderful dive trip!"
Christian Huettinger
December 2007
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| | "A wonderful 10 days. Incredible sites & weather, loads of fun. Can''t wait to come back."
Jolynee Whitney
November 2007
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| | "Excellent trip BOTH for divers and snorkelers!"
Diana Gold
November 2007
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| | "There's nothing like diving on a luxury yacht & visiting untouched, pristine reefs. Saw many creatures never seen before. The much diving was fantastic!"
Gloria Sullivan
November 2007
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| | "After diving for 16 years all of the Caribbean I finally found paradise in Wakatobi!"
Larry Miller
November 2007
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| | "Even for snorkeling the reefs and fish life were the best I have seen. I am not sure other sites will be able to live up the views here."
Brenda Miller
November 2007
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| | "The Pelagian is one of the most comfortable live aboards! The staff goes above beyond to accommodate any request + the diving is excellent! From schools of Bumphead parrots to Pygmy Seahorses it's all there!"
Margaret Mays
November 2007
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| | "This has been a top rate trip in all respects. Other live-aboards have a huge pair of shoes to fill in order to compare."
William C. Hester
October 2007
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| | "You were created to be a blessing, anything else would be a lie!"
Betty Martin
October 2007
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| | "I keep coming back for the third time, found the remodeling of the boat even better. Dives are well planned and most enjoyable."
Ryan Chan Yue Wah
September 2007
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| | "We have been diving for 40 years; this was our 32nd liveaboard trip and it ranks among the top 5!"
Doris & Bob Schaffer
September 2007
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| | "The Pelagian staff & crew made the trip the easiest & most comfortable liveaboard we have been on.
Congratulations."
Katy Tapling
September 2007
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| | "I just returned from my trip to Bali and Wakatobi and the Pelagian. I really had a brilliant time on both the resort and the boat. I just can't get over how fantastic it was. People were so nice and the food and everything was just so great. I can't believe that all of that is running like that in the middle of "nowhere". I am impressed."
Janice Nigro
September 2007
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| | "Best Dive Boat in Indonesia.
Loved being pampered."
Theresa Detchmendy
August 2007
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| | "The boat was wonderful, but even more wonderful were the crew. Very personable, gracious and most importantly fun! :)
This was a trip to remember!
Thank you!"
Maybritt Healing
August 2007
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| | "Our dive shop chartered the whole boat and tour trip could not have been and better! Both dive operation and the hotel operation were simply outstanding. All of our requests were addressed promptly, efficiently, and with a smile. The accommodations were luxurious, the food fir for a gourmand and the diving spectacular. Indonesia should be on every diver's "must dive" list, and the Pelagian is a first class way to do it!!"
John M. Damas
April 2007
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| | "The Pelagian crew - thank you all so much for a fabulous trip! We will never forget the sites we saw, the critters found, the humor and fun had by all - how many diver trips can boast about pursuing giant nudibranchs, nano pygmy sea horses and jaguar sharks! Hope to cruise and dive with you again soon."
Janice Wenning
November 2006
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| | "Beautiful dives, wonderfully odd creatures, flat seas, and a superb crew. Many thanks to the whole crew for such excellent guidance and good humor! We hope you will always maintain your enthusiasm for the seas. Till later.
Long live the jaguar sharks!"
Deb Meyers & Karen Edwards
November 2006
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| | "Pelagian was a terrific experience. Great diving, wonderful dive guides, good food and dolphins at dawn. Could not have asked for more!"
Phil Chetwynd
October 2006
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| | "This is our fourth trip to Wakatobi and our first with Pelagian. We had on unusually wonderful time. Not only was the diving spectacular, it was thrilling and challenging as well. The service from you as well as the boat crew and staff was impeccable. The "exploratory" diving was a once in a life time opportunity. Thank you for making our vacation a truly special one."
Marie Owens & Richard Swinney
October 2006
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| | "This boat is run like a well oiled machine. I have done dozens of liveaboards all over the world and this is the best in terms of service, atmosphere, quality and experience"
Leah Shermis
September 2006
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| | "There are a lot of reefs to explore and with the Pelagian you have an excellent
opportunity to explore them. Combine the "known" dive sites with the ones to
explore. We did that once and we were very excited about it! You should consider
to talk about the planned trip and the preferences of the divers and make
alterations possible (if possible)."
Marcel Uijen
December 2005
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| | "I honestly am not sure all the trouble was worth it ;-) We only spent an hour in the water with three minke whales; watched 100+/- dolphin on the hunt; dove with turtles, cuttlefish, stingrays, morays, banded sea snakes...not to mention all the little critters muck diving. I took two 1 GB cards for the camera, laptop and a dozen CDs and used them all.
I can't say enough good things about Capt. Peter Manz and his whole crew from top to bottom. Our diving holiday was their priority and they did everything to see that all of us had a great time. "
David Pfeffer
November 2005
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| | "Captain and Crew were knowledgeable of all dive sites. Exploratory dives were
interesting and exciting, especially in Buton. E6 processing would have been nice."
Sherry Thibert
November 2005
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| | "The crew of the Pelagian is excellent. The reefs around Wakatobi are pristine.
The reefs around other areas were mundane. I was surprised at the lack of
pelagics. Fished out??
Over all you did a good job."
Bill Ehler
November 2005
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| | "The Buton Island part of the dive itinerary was the best diving, followed by the
housereef. Would have liked to spend more dive time around the house reef.
Diving so many walls became a bit boring, although the walls were pristine and
very beautiful. There were many fish and coral life. I would not hesitate to
recommend this as a dive destination - especially the resort - the boat crew were
great."
Alan Markis
November 2005
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| | "It's very good. I'm interested to know your 2007 itinerary to charter a whole boat.
Thanks a lot."
Ivan Salazar Gonzalez
November 2005
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| | "Terrific diving, saw many unusual critters, healthy reefs … coral & growth. The
boat was most the comfortable we're been on food was terrific, crew was
excellent, cabin large & very clam. This is best live aboard we've been on and we
weren't made to feel the crew wanted this to the contrary. We actually were made
to feel that they were sad to see us leave & they made comments like we would
be missed & they wanted us to stay. Marvellous trip!"
JoAnn Kobus
November 2005
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| | "Superb trips 2 things I would have liked.
1. All Guests could eat together, as we were split up.
2. Have more than 2 days murex diving. It wasn't enough and we really wanted
more. But superb trip. Thanks"
Hilary Hickmott
November 2005
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| | "Good Boat, Good Crew, Good Diving."
John Duggan
November 2005
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| | "The house reef is amazing. Diving was great all over."
Archie Haugen
November 2005
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| | "Wakatobi - the dive destination where all you underwater dreams come true!"
Sophie Wimberly
October 2005
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| | "We've seen fantastic dive spots on the trip. But operating the boat out of Bali
would ease travelling and I would appreciate also to see the boat on trips to
komodo/Raja Empat again."
Juergen Steinhauer
October 2005
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| | "Excellent diving all week. Meeting our flight in Bali & expediting our way thru to
our hotel was terrific, very much appreciated and helpful."
Wendy Zerngast
October 2005
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| | "Believe it. Excellent operation, staff from top to bottom. Photo ops. excellent.
Enjoyed the 3 Minke Whales we snorkelled with (2 adults and I calf)
Thanks"
Dennis Pfeffer
October 2005
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| | "Staff aboard the Pelagian was top notch and would not hesitate to dive with them
again. Wendy from the resort was also a pleasure to work with as she took good
care of us while at the resort waiting to board to Pelagian."
Derik Pfeffer
October 2005
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| | "Best boat one could ever be on."
Marilyn Puschinsky
September 2005
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| | "Pelagian is a gracious vessel, run by an excellent crew with quality food and service. I have dived many live boards (but not all!!) but Pelagian is the benchmark by which I judge all other live boards. She provides a combination to which all other live boards should aspire "
Peter Rowlands
September 2005
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| | "Best boat in the business"
Robert Puschinsky
September 2005
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| | "The boat is very well set up for diving; the crew was excellent and always cheerful and obviously eager to make our trip a success. Everything was set up to maximise the diving experience. "
Linda Ianniello
September 2005
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| | "Overall, a very fantastic trip and I feel that there is very little room for
improvement. However, I do have a few suggestions: The arrival briefings should
include an introduction of the crew. The crew should be invited to dine with the
guests. This will improve the atmosphere of the ship"
Blaine Trainor
September 2005
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