Tiger Blue

Getting Here:

Tiger Blue moors as close as possible to each airport and transfers by private car and RIB tender are included.
Sailings to Komodo National Park depart from Labuan Bajo in Flores while sailings to Raja Ampat depart from Sorong in West Papua. Both Labuan Bajo and Sorong are accessible by air from Bali, Jakarta and numerous other Indonesian airports. We are able to recommend a trusted agent to assist with local flights if required.

Journeys of Discovery:

Transition trips in October & November sail through from Komodo, Maumere, Alor, Banda to Raja Ampat. Then back again from Raja Ampat in March & April.
Longer sailing days required for these trip, recommend to do 9 nights or more.

Rates:

Rates include: all fuel, all meals & snacks, non-alcoholic beverages(beer included), all activities ( scuba diving included), scuba & snorkelling equipment, laundry, airport pick up
Not included: Marine Park fees (Raja Ampat = $100.00, Komodo = $80.00-$160.00), alcohol package ($60.00 per day per person for free flow spirits and house wines. Additional wine menu on board with pricing), and crew tip.

Scuba Diving:

All inclusive – able to schedule up to 3 dives per day.
All clients wishing to scuba dive will need to provide dive certifications and active dive insurance (Recommended: DAN insurance).
Get PADI certified whilst on your trip – $450.00 for PADI open water certification (coursework required to be done prior to trip).

Deposits and Payment Terms:

To confirm a booking, the following payment schedule applies:

⁠30% – Required to book & block dates.
⁠30% – Due 6 months before departure date.
⁠40% – Due 60 days before departure date.
All payments made are non-refundable. This is why we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel cancellation insurance to cover any unforeseen changes. More information in cancellation policy

Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy:

Once a booking is confirmed, Tiger Blue reserves the scheduled dates exclusively for the guest, meaning we decline other business inquiries for the same period. Therefore, we do not provide refunds.
However, guests may reschedule their trip to a later date under the following conditions:

More than 6 months before departure → 10% rescheduling fee
⁠Less than 6 months before departure → 25% rescheduling fee
⁠Less than 2 months before departure → 50% rescheduling fee
All reschedule requests must be made in writing and are subject to availability. Guests are advised to have comprehensive travel insurance to cover any unexpected disruptions, including:
⁠Personal reasons (e.g., illness, family emergencies, scheduling conflicts).
⁠Travel disruptions (e.g., flight cancellations, visa issues, weather conditions).

i.). Changes & Cancellations by Tiger Blue
Scheduled Departures: If the minimum requirement of two cabins booked is not met, Tiger Blue reserves the right to cancel the sailing. Affected guests will be offered an alternative departure date or a credit for future travel.
Force Majeure & Unforeseen Events: If a trip is canceled due to force majeure or unavoidable circumstances beyond our control, payments may be applied as credit towards a future booking.

ii.). Travel Insurance Requirement
We strongly advise all guests to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that covers:

⁠Trip cancellations or changes.
⁠Medical emergencies and evacuation. (Mandatory for all guest, Dive insurance for Divers)
⁠Delays or disruptions due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
iii.) Travel Agent Bookings
For bookings made through travel agents:

⁠Agents are responsible for ensuring their clients understand and accept Tiger Blue’s cancellation and refund policies.
⁠Agents should strongly advise clients to purchase travel insurance, as no refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
⁠Payments received from agents are non-refundable, and any compensation for canceled bookings must be managed directly between the agent and the client.
Recommended Insurers:

⁠DAN Insurances – Dive and trip insurance
⁠Allianz Travel Insurance – trip cancellation insurance
⁠TravelGuard – trip cancellation insurance
⁠Global Rescue – Dive & Medical evacuations