Indonesia is generally warm water diving! Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay typically have water temperatures of 29°C / 84°F. A light wetsuit is recommended, though some people choose more thermal protection (a 3 mm suit) to ensure continued core warmth throughout their visit. Certain areas, such as Alor in East Nusa Tenggara, have dive sites [...]
The maximum time for each dive is 60 minutes, inclusive of a safety stop.
All divers are required to have a buddy with them at all times. When on a drift dive, photographers are expected to stay with the group they are diving with. You may move away from the group within reason – providing that you keep the divemaster leading the dive in sight at all times. You [...]
There is a large "cameras only" rinse tank for the exclusive use of photographers on the dive deck.
Several charging stations with 110V and 220V power are available for your use. Our crew will conduct a comprehensive safety briefing after all guests have arrived onboard on day one of your cruise. The safety briefing will also include the current rules regarding charging personal electric devices, cameras, dive lights and strobes.
Dewi Nusantara has a large indoor camera room & workbench (10+ metres long) with individual power outlets and individual spotlights. 220v is our standard voltage, and 110v transformers are available. Below your dedicated camera space is ample storage. The camera room is located on the main deck.
Photo opportunities are abundant, underwater and above, no matter what system you use. Guests may use the TV in the salon to view their images. The vessel is equipped with a variety of input cables. On the main deck is a large, dedicated camera room with charging stations for 220 and 110 Volts.
We suggest you bring your own to ensure it's compatible with your personal equipment. All guests will be given a complimentary SMB and a Nautilus Lifeline (marine GPS) while diving with Dewi-Nusantara (if you don't have your own). These must be returned before your disembarkation.
Equipment provided aboard the Dewi Nusantara includes cylinders (11.2 litre/80 cu.) ft. aluminium with DIN/Yolk convertible "K" valves, weights and weight belts. Divers will also need the following equipment: Regulator with alternate air source Depth and pressure gauge Dive computer Buoyancy Compensation Device (BCD) Mask/fins/snorkel Night Dives: a torch if you have one; otherwise, you [...]
Dewi Nusantara is equipped with Nitrox facilities. Nitrox fills of up to 32% are usually available to all certified Nitrox divers for an additional charge. Nitrox dive profiles must be planned and executed with a Nitrox-compatible computer. It would be best for you to set the planned PO2 level within the limits of your certifying [...]