Comments on: MSY Damai Liveaboard Report

By: Mike Muir

Mike Muir — Thu, 19 May 2011 06:01:49 +0000

Hi Chris,

thanks for the Damai report and great photos. I was on the same trip as Jackie and Beth and can only agree that she is a beautiful dive boat and guests really do get a quality experience. Stunning diving of course too.

By: Leon Joubert

Leon Joubert — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:24:19 +0000

Just a note on the size of the rooms: you mentioned that it is 100 square metres or 300 square feet. Actually, 100 square meters means 10m x 10m which is twice the size of most large hotel rooms or 1089 square feet! On the other hand; 300 square feet means the rooms are probably 15 x 20-feet or 28 square metres.
If you want real space, try out the spectacular rooms at the Sorido Bay resort;- 66 square metres ! (11m x 6m)

– D’oh – Thanks Leon! I have updated the text to the correct metre size. Chris

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:07:56 +0000

ha ha – thanks Yung. Hope you, Ruth Ann and I will be tired and emotional on another trip in future! Take care

By: Yung Yip

Yung Yip — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:26:52 +0000

The Damai philosophy has definitely raised the bar for liveaboard standards by a significant level. Prior to the Damai , I would purposely seek out last minute itineraries which were only half full, so I can have the experience that Damai guarantees. The only down side is that after 2 weeks of being pampered onboard, the return to vocational reality has left me in a protracted tired and emotional state…

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:40:23 +0000

Thanks Bruce – it was a pleasure diving with you too. Hope we run into each other again on another boat. Cheers, Chris

By: Bruce Shafer

Bruce Shafer — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:24:58 +0000

GR8 Review, Chris! Spot On!

It was a pleasure and an honor to share the second half of Chris’s journey with many excellent photographers and divers. The MSY Damai is truly a photographer’s Utopia; from Macro to Wide Angle and everything in between.

I’ve often said that behind every great underwater photographer is an even better dive guide. With the 3-1 max diver-guide ratio, this plays an important factor in obtaining some magnificent images. I can’t wait to return to Damai Diving!

ScubaShafer

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:33:43 +0000

Thanks for the comments Tim, Jackie and Beth – appreciated! Beth, I am painfully aware I still owe you a book review ;-)

By: Beth Tierney

Beth Tierney — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:14:06 +0000

Hi Chris, good review!

We have just been on board also and agree that Damai is a star and Alberto has done a great job. Just one thing, Some Damai trips leave from far afield – we have just done the West Papua/Triton Bay trip – truly wonderful diving.

Beth

By: Jackie Hutchings

Jackie Hutchings — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:19:30 +0000

I too have been on the Damai for a 11 day trip to Raja Ampat and Triton Bay. Can only echo the review. It was my first liveaboard experience and I think it’s probably set a benchmark which will be difficult to meet again.

By: Tim Rock

Tim Rock — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:58:26 +0000

I was on the Damai and the above review is right on. It’s a great ship, crew and concept. I wish them well and hope to get back on board soon.