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Zen

A liveaboard made for exploring Indonesia, with a dedicated dive dhoni and space to relax between adventures.

A Traditional Phinisi, a Modern Spirit

Scubaspa Zen represents a natural evolution of the original Scubaspa concept: bringing diving, wellness, and thoughtful hospitality together in one experience. Hand-built with traditional craftsmanship and a character all her own, Zen reflects the warmth of Indonesian hospitality and a more personal way to explore the archipelago.

Welcoming up to 20 guests in just nine suites, Zen offers spacious outdoor areas, inviting lounges, an open-air restaurant, and a dedicated spa. With natural wood interiors and thoughtful details throughout, she creates a warm, relaxed atmosphere for exploring Indonesia.

Side-view of Zen boutique liveaboard with its sails up

Built for Life at Sea

  • Purpose-built phinisi

    Thoughtfully designed for divers and non-divers alike, with comfortable living spaces, inviting shared areas and room to relax.

  • Two-boat service

    A dedicated 21-meter dive dhoni carries all tanks, gear and compressors, keeping life aboard Zen calm and uncluttered.

  • Quiet at anchor

    A green battery system lets the engines rest at anchor, cutting fuel use, noise and vibration for peaceful nights at sea.

Ocean-view suite aboard Scubaspa Zen in Indonesia, the Manta cabin

Onboard Living

Explore our nine suites, thoughtfully designed for restful comfort, with main-deck suites opening onto views of Indonesia's islands.

Onboard Facilities

  • Spa

  • Sundecks

  • Whisper deck

  • Dining

  • Bar and open-air lounge

  • Camera and charging room

  • Open-air cinema

  • Waterslide

  • Speedboat for snorkeling

  • Dive dhoni

Deck Plan

Scubaspa Zen is a 53-meter phinisi with three decks dedicated to diving, wellness, dining and relaxation.

Side view deck plan of Scubaspa Zen, a 53-meter phinisi liveaboard.
Aerial view of Scubaspa Zen liveaboard over dark deep water with a waterslide on the side

Technical Specifications

  • Built: 2012
  • Length: 53 m / 174 ft
  • Beam: 9.5 m / 31 ft
  • Draft: 2.5 m / 8 ft
  • Displacement: 441 tonnes
  • Cruising speed: 7 knots
  • Crew: 26
View from a porthole on Scubaspa Zen

Safety Specifications

Safety is central to every Scubaspa Zen departure. The vessel is fully serviced and dry-docked once a year, holds a Safety Management Certificate, and is covered by a full marine survey and marine insurance. Every crew member is first aid trained, and all dive crew are first responder trained.

  • Radar, sounder, GPS tracking, VHF/DSC/SSB radio and a satellite phone
  • Emergency oxygen, defibrillator, first aid and trauma kits
  • Firefighting equipment, seawater-fed fire hoses, and smoke detectors
  • Life jackets and Nautilus marine rescue GPS for each diver
  • EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), emergency flares, searchlight, life rafts, and life rings
Scubaspa Zen dive dhoni supporting scuba diving operations in Indonesia Cabins

Your Dive Operation on the Water

Every dive begins from Zen’s dedicated 21-meter dive dhoni, a separately registered boat equipped as a floating dive center. With compressors, tank storage, rinse areas, equipment stations, bathroom facilities, a stern platform and multiple entry points, everything divers need is conveniently located on board. Dive briefings take place aboard Zen, while diving equipment remains on the dhoni throughout the cruise. Nitrox is available for Enriched Air certified divers.

The name dhoni comes from the Maldives, where it refers to a traditional boat used for fishing and transportation. Scubaspa has carried this familiar name and concept into Indonesia, continuing the comfort of a separate dive boat that keeps the main yacht quiet for guests to relax between activities.