This beautiful, traditional "pinisi" sailing schooner built in 1993 in Bima, Sumbawa, is a great vessel for groups up to twelve. Accommodation is provided in six air conditioned cabins, with en-suite bathrooms with upright western toilets, shower and hand basin. 4 cabins have a double bed with single upper bunk, and two have twin bunks. They all feature dresser, upright wardrobe, night lights, and portholes. Cabin 3 below is a standard double cabin.

The comfortable indoor airconditioned living area on the main deck is large and spacious and includes a main table for indoor dining, a lounge, and entertainment systems (TV, DVD, stereo etc.).

The Upper deck provides accommodation for crew, the bridge, and a large undercover dining and relaxation area. Finally, the top deck with sunchairs is a large open area ideal for sun-baking, wildlife watching, relaxed sunset cocktails and stargazing.

Boat Information

The KM Bidadari has 4 decks, the Lower Deck, Main Deck, Navigation Deck, and Top Deck. The Main deck consists of the dive  equipment and briefing area, camera station, Saloon, and Galley. The Lower deck holds 6 cabins and additional storage. The Navigation Deck consists of the Wheel House, covered seating area, and crew quarters. The Top deck is an open seating area.

On the Main Deck is the air-conditioned Saloon which is comprised of the Dining and seating area. It is spacious and attractive with large surrounding windows allowing lots of incoming sunshine and an opportunity to continuously enjoy the spectacular outdoor topography. The Saloon presents a relaxed and comfortable setting where guests can enjoy the library, entertainment center,and coffee/tea bar.

The cuisine served is a mixture of delicious Indonesian, Asian, and International specialities prepared by our Balinese cook. Companionways are located outside along both sides of the Saloon and they have been fitted with large bench seats for storage and preparation of dive gear. Covered camera stations have been built for photography equipment. There are 3 zodiacs on deck available for all diving and shore excursions. Dive briefing area and deck showers on both located on the front deck.

All six cabins are air-conditioned and include their own complete en-suite facilities. There are four cabins with  lower double and upper single berths (triple shown above) and two cabins with a single upper and lower berth.  Each room  is tastefully appointed with a writing desk, vanity, closet space, and porthole. The en-suite facilities include a Western toilet, stand up basin, and a hand shower with hot/cold water.

The Navigation Deck contains a large and comfortable seating area located in front of the Wheel House. This a excellent space to congregate to enjoy the beautiful scenery and passing wildlife. In between diving and shore activities, it is favorite place where many guests can enjoy and relax. This deck also serves as a perfect place for dining al fresco.

The Top Deck, located above the Navigation Deck,  is another open and spacious area on this vessel where guests can relax and enjoy a beautiful sunset, sip a refreshing drink, enjoy a good book, or just watch the evening stars.

• Classification Motor vessel /  Two masted traditional wooden sail vessel
• Place and year built: Bima, by South Celebes boat builders 1996
• Flag: Indonesian / Operator: PT. Citrakarsa Inti Samudra
• Length Overall: 37.00 meters/ 123.58 ft
• Length Over Deck: 29.00 meters/ 96.ft
• Length over Waterline: 25 meters/ 83.50 ft
• Beam: 7.50 meters/ 25.05 ft
• Draft: 2.60 meters/ 8.68 ft
• Passengers capacity: 12 / crew 12
• Average Speed   7-9  knots
• 4 Decks (Lower, Main, Navigation,and Top)
• Rig: Gaff Rigged Ketch, total sails 7 with total area approx 370 sq. m
• Main engine Caterpillar 394 HP (V8 cylinder) overhauled in Aug 2005
• 6 air-conditioned cabins w/private hot/cold shower and head.4 trpl/2 dbl         
• Saloon (air- conditioned) with entertainment center and small library
• Generators: 2 Perkins (60 KVA and 80 KVA) Dongfeng auxiliary 16 KVA generator new
• Navigational equipment: GPS-98, 1(one) Icome Radar, VHF, HF/SSB Radio/Depth finder, KM Bidadari EPIRB 2008
• Dingy: 3 Fiber Glass boats 40 HP Yamaha outboard
• Safety equipment: 2 life rafts@15 persons, life jackets, fire extinguishers, ISM certification following Marpol/Solas requirements
• Dive equipment : 15 dive tanks, 2 dive compressors Shiffaur 9cfm and Bauer Mariner 9cfm, weights, BCD, Regulators, Oxygen
• Fuel and water tank capacity: fuel (diesel) 15,000 liters , fresh water 15,000 liters