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Amaya Explorer Liveaboard, Indonesia

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Spacious dive deck with dedicated rinse tanks and ample storage
Diverse itineraries covering Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda Sea, Alor, and Maumere
Indoor and outdoor dining areas serving freshly prepared meals
Phinisi, the vessel is a fusion of Indonesia traditional design and luxury comfort. The ship accommodates 20 divers with air-conditioned cabins having en-suite bathrooms, storage, and charging space. The accommodation is designed to ensure privacy and at the same time provide relaxation between dives.

Social areas are functional and cozy. The indoor lounge has both a seating area and a bar, while the outdoor dining deck offers an area to eat with open-air vistas. A sundeck provides additional room to unwind after a day's discovery of Indonesia's marine diversity.

There are individual gear stations, specialty storage, and rinse tanks for camera and equipment storage. Nitrox is available to divers requiring increased bottom time. Tenders bring dive sites to divers easily for entry and exit, even at remote locations.

Itineraries seasonally differ, traveling to Raja Ampat, Komodo, the Banda Sea, Maumere, and Alor. These destinations offer diverse marine experiences, from pygmy seahorses and reef sharks to schooling hammerheads. Tropical coral reefs, steep drop-offs, and current-filled areas create diverse diving experiences, from simple macro photo dives to high-energy drift dives.

The onboard galley provides a combination of Indonesian and international cuisine, freshly prepared each day. Meals are served throughout the day, and special dietary needs can be met with prior notice.

Navigation and safety equipment features GPS monitoring, radar, life rafts, and emergency oxygen, providing a safe and well-prepared experience for all passengers

Cabins

Deluxe Cabin (Anila 1-4)
Lower Deck

Deluxe Cabin (Anila 1-4)

2 Guests
Standard Cabin (Ambar 1 & 2)
Lower Deck

Standard Cabin (Ambar 1 & 2)

2 Guests
Master Cabin (Arun 1 & 2)
Upper Deck

Master Cabin (Arun 1 & 2)

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2018
Number of cabins
8
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
No
Nitrox
No
Fleet/Managing company
PT. Jelajah Bahari Mulia
Length and width
35 m / 7.5 m
Capacity
16
Tenders
x 2 with 50hp Yamaha
Material
Ironwood
Languages crew speak
English
Engines
CAT 3406Ci
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
Bauer

Dive Facilities

  • Compressors
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Dive Deck

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Land Excursions

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station
  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
  • Charging Stations

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Amaya Explorer Liveaboard Itineraries

Raja Ampat (Wayag) (7 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Port of Sorong
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
Port of Sorong
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, coffee, snacks
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Shore excursions as outlined on the itinerary
  • Sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards rental
  • Scheduled group transfer airport or a hotel - boat - airport or a hotel
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • National park fees - 100-150 USD per person (to be paid on board)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Private dive guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Admission charge if arrive in Bali
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Yellow snapper, napoleon wrasse, big groupers
Many wobbegong sharks
A good snorkel spots, village trekking
Magnificent corals, picturesque reefs

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing. Departing & check dive.

Days 2-6:
Safari according to the planned route.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Komodo Island (5 nights) (Labuan Bajo-Labuan Bajo)

5 nights nights, ±16 dives,
Labuan Bajo
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Labuan Bajo
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, coffee, snacks
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Shore excursions as outlined on the itinerary
  • Sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards rental
  • Scheduled group transfer airport or a hotel - boat - airport or a hotel
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • National park fees - 100-150 USD per person (to be paid on board)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Private dive guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Admission charge if arrive in Bali
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Variety of healthy corals
Eagle ray, giant trevally, as well as white/black tips, and grey reef sharks are common in these waters
Non-diving activities
Mantas have been commonly encountered

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing. Sebayur Mini Wall, followed by sunset or night dive.

Day 2-5:
Dive sites include North Komodo (Gili Lawa Laut Island), Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, and Lighthouse (night dive is optional). These dive sites have a wide variety of healthy corals covering the reef, plus tons of fish - both big and small. Eagle ray, giant trevally, as well as white/black tips, and grey reef sharks are common in these waters. Before the fourth dive, we will go trekking at Gili Lawa Darat for a spectacular sunset. For non-divers, the activity in the morning will be snorkeling. We will drop you at a site that is safe for snorkeling and in that area we can assure you there are beautiful glistening corals.

Dive sites include North Komodo (Channel), Batu Bolong, Tatawa Besar, Tatawa Kecil and Manta Point. These dive sites are covered in a large amount of soft and hard corals. The ecosystem is full of healthy marine life, such as Giant trevally, white tip reef sharks, snappers, and emperor fish. These sea creatures tend to congregate on Batu Bolong and swim past coral heads inhabited by schools of Sweetlips and Batfish. Look out for turtles feeding on the reef on Tatawa Besar, whereas Mantas have been commonly encountered in Manta Point or Taka Makassar.

Padar Island - Catch a wonderful sunrise in Padar Island by climbing to the top and being able to see the magnificent landscapes of the two islands: pink sand beach, black sand beach, and white sand beach. After trekking, continued with 1 dive around Padar and in the afternoon we move to Kalong island to watch the exotic attraction of bats flying over the island at sunset. It is one of the most favourite tourist attractions in this national park that you should never miss. After all activities are done, we sail back to Labuan Bajo.

Day 6:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Raja Ampat (Misool) (7 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Port of Sorong
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
Port of Sorong
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, coffee, snacks
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Shore excursions as outlined on the itinerary
  • Sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards rental
  • Scheduled group transfer airport or a hotel - boat - airport or a hotel
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • National park fees - 100-150 USD per person (to be paid on board)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Private dive guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Admission charge if arrive in Bali
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Yellow snapper, napoleon wrasse, big groupers
Many wobbegong sharks
A good snorkel spots, village trekking
Magnificent corals, picturesque reefs

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing. Departing & check dive.

Days 2-6:
Safari according to the planned route.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Banda Sea (7 nights) (Ambon Island-Ambon Island)

7 nights nights, ±21 dives,
Ambon Island
Ambon Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
9:00
Ambon Island
Ambon Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, coffee, snacks
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Shore excursions as outlined on the itinerary
  • Sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards rental
  • Scheduled group transfer airport or a hotel - boat - airport or a hotel
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • National park fees - 100-150 USD per person (to be paid on board)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Private dive guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Admission charge if arrive in Bali
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Hammerheads & thresher sharks.
The largest Napoleon wrasse population in Indonesia
Large tunas, jackfish, and rays
Orange gorgonians, lots of barrel sponges

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing. Check dive after lunch in Saparua/Molana island.
Two hours from Ambon, this small, hilly, uninhabited island o Saparua's south-western tip is known for its excellent dive spots. It has the finest white sand beach and this extends throughout the Lease islands.

Day 2:
Suanggi Island.
Suanggi island is located 20 km northwest of Banda Neira. The boat will only go when the conditions are right. Currents can be strong yet we will be rewarded with dozens of fish and large predators such as hammerheads & tresher sharks.

Day 3:
Banda Neira.
In a remote location surrounded by the deep sea, the waters around Banda are extremely clear. Visibilities of 30m are common and on some days it can reach up to 50m+. Coral reefs are breathtaking and the sight is beyond impeccable. Banda is the home of the largest napoleon wrasse population in Indonesia, you can almost see them in every dive. Possible dive sites: Run island, Nailaka island, Karang Hatta & Banda Jetty. We will also visit the historical site of Banda Neira, home of the Belgica Fort.

Day 4:
Serua Island.
Another less touristy island in the middle of the Banda Sea. The reefs are overloaded with schooling fish and another good site to spot large tunas, jackfish, and rays. This remote island is the home of Hammerhead sharks. We will spend 1 full day to increase the chance to see the magnificent schooling hammerhead. 

Day 5:
Manuk Island/Gunung Api.
Manuk is located in south Banda. The island is truly unique and famous around the world due to its incredibly large population of sea snakes. Most commonly seen are the banded sea krait and the rarest of them all is the Chinese sea snake with its signature streak of brown and green.

Day 6:
Batu Kapal, Hatta Island.
On day 6 we will have 4 dives on Hatta Island and Batu Kapal. An interesting dive site because we have the chance to see a big pelagic zone. The area is covered with schooling trevally, barracuda, tuna, white and black tip sharks, and many more all around Hatta Island. Batu Kapal
is full of orange gorgonians. Lots of barrel sponges used by giant honeycomb moray eels and loads of red-tooth triggerfish around.

Day 7:
Nusa Laut Island.
We will have 2 dives at the stunning Amed reef (Nusa Laut Island). The site offers magical coral seascapes with various healthy marine life. Also, it has the finest white sand beach in the Lease Islands. After diving, we are ready to navigate towards Ambon.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Komodo - Alor (8 nights) (Labuan Bajo-Port of Alor)

8 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Labuan Bajo
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Port of Alor
Alor Island Airport (ARD)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, coffee, snacks
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Shore excursions as outlined on the itinerary
  • Sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards rental
  • Scheduled group transfer airport or a hotel - boat - airport or a hotel
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • National park fees - 100-150 USD per person (to be paid on board)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Private dive guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Admission charge if arrive in Bali
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Spectacular coral reefs with great diversity
Rare nudibranchs and crustaceans are often found
Large schools of surgeon fish, napoleon wrasses, giant trevallies, dogtooth tuna
Vertical walls, coral covered slopes, and rocky bottoms

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing. Departing & check dive.

Days 2-7:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 8:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 9:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Central North Raja Ampat (7 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)

7 nights nights, ±21 dives,
Port of Sorong
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
Port of Sorong
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, coffee, snacks
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Shore excursions as outlined on the itinerary
  • Sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards rental
  • Scheduled group transfer airport or a hotel - boat - airport or a hotel
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • National park fees - 100-150 USD per person (to be paid on board)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Private dive guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Admission charge if arrive in Bali
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Limestone cliffs that ruptured the water surface
Blacktip reef sharks swimming over the sand in the shallows
Stunning black coral forests,
Schools of barracudas and snappers, as well as passing manta rays and sharks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Dive sites you’ll see

Banda Sea - Raja Ampat (10 nights) (Ambon Island-Port of Sorong)

10 nights nights, ±31 dives,
Ambon Island
Ambon Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
Port of Sorong
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, coffee, snacks
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Shore excursions as outlined on the itinerary
  • Sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards rental
  • Scheduled group transfer airport or a hotel - boat - airport or a hotel
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • National park fees - 100-150 USD per person (to be paid on board)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Private dive guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Admission charge if arrive in Bali
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Yellow snapper, napoleon wrasse, big groupers
Many wobbegong sharks
A good snorkel spots, village trekking
Magnificent corals, picturesque reefs

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing. Departing & check dive.

Days 2-9:
Safari according to the planned route.

Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons