
Malaillo Liveaboard, Indonesia
Malaillo is a 45-meter Indonesian liveaboard, a traditional Phinisi meticulously crafted from teakwood and ironwood, combining the region' s age-old boat-building skills with modern Comfort and safety. It accommodates up to 14 guests in seven cabins, comprising a mix of double and twin cabins, all air-conditioned with private en-suite bathrooms. The main deck has a twin cabin with easy access to the dining room, and the upper deck has an 18 m² master suite and a 13 m² twin cabin, both enjoying large windows with natural light.
Malaillo' s social spaces are nicely laid out for Relaxation and recreation. The air-conditioned indoor lounge is a comfortable spot to gather, and the outdoor dining area and large sun deck provide the potential for fresh-air meals and sunbathing. Guests can lounge on the roomy hammock deck atop the upper deck or merely sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the ocean views.
on board dining is full-board with a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine, buffet-style. Vegan and vegetarian dishes are also on offer, providing something for every taste. Once a trip, guests can partake in a barbecue night, which brings an element of celebration to the tour.
Diving is comfortable and organized because of the custom-built dive deck. Each diver has a personal dive station with gear storage, and tank filling is conducted on the deck. Two 100HP Yamaha-engine fiberglass tenders facilitate quick dive site transfers. Underwater photographers are given an Air-conditioned camera room with a personal workstation, charging outlets, lights, and fans. Nitrox is available.
Safety is robust, with four life rafts for 60 passengers, smoke detectors, a fire alarm system, CCTV monitoring, and ENOS Diver Beacon Transmitters. There is also a desalination plant on the boat, so there is a freshwater supply for the trip' s duration.
Itineraries encompass Indonesia' s finest dive sites, with diving on vibrant coral reefs, walls, and an abundance of marine life, making it an ideal choice for divers who enjoy adventure combined with comfort. Raja Ampat, Komodo, Alor and Banda - all the most well-known diving destinations of Indonesia can be fount in the bot' s schedule
Cabins

Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Size:14 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
These well-appointed cabins come with porthole windows, private bathrooms, and air-conditioning for your comfort

Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Size:14 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
These well-appointed cabins come with porthole windows, private bathrooms, and air-conditioning for your comfort

Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Size:13 m2
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
A twin guest cabin (13 m²) is located on the main deck, featuring a private bathroom, air-conditioning, and several windows. This cabin also offers direct access to the restaurant

Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
This cabin comes with its own private bathroom, multiple windows, and an air-conditioning system to keep you cool

Master Suite
Master Suite
Master Suite
Size:13 m2
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
The upper deck houses 2 guest cabins: an 18 m² master suite. These rooms are connected by an interlinking door and each comes with its own private bathroom, multiple windows, and an air-conditioning system to keep you cool. A spacious air-conditioned indoor lounge area and a hammock deck with a floating net for lounging are also part of this level

Boat Specification
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
Onboard Facilities
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Open Air Saloon
- Indoor Saloon
Photographer Facilities
- Camera & Photography Station
Frequently Asked Questions About Malaillo
How do I reach boat’s embarkation points?
When should I arrive or depart to join the liveaboard?
Raja Ampat - Sorong Airport (SOQ): Arrive latest by 11:00 AM for departures in Sorong. Book a flight in any time in case of disembarking in Sorong.
Ambon (AMQ), Manokwari (MKW), Ternate (TTE), Manado (MDC): Arrive no later than 14:00 on the day of departure. Departure flights can be booked for any time on the final day.
Maumere (MOF), Labuan Bajo (LBJ): Arrive no later than 13:00 on the day of departure. Departure flights can be booked for any time on the final day.
Bima (BMU): Arrive by 12:00 PM (noon) on the day of departure. Departure flights can be booked for any time after disembarkation.
After you have provided us with your flight information through the Malaillo guest booking form, we will arrange airport or hotel transfers on embarkation and disembarkation days to ensure your journey is as comfortable as possible
What is a typical day like on board, and how many dives can I do?
What amenities are available for underwater photographers?
Can snorkelers join a Malaillo cruise?
What is the dining experience like onboard?
Malaillo Reviews
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Malaillo Liveaboard Itineraries
Raja Ampat Central (8 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)
Included
- 8 nights accommodation
- 7 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -150 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -185 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2-8:
Diving at Daram; an amazing place with pinnacles, ridges & a reef covered with gorgonian, soft coral & lots of reef fish (4 dives).
Diving day around Wayilbatan; first dive on The Four Kings (sunken reef with four pinnacles) second dive on Orange Peel (a great dive with ridge & wall covered with orange soft coral), third dive on Wedding Cake (beautiful dive with ridge and wall covered with soft coral), ending with a night dive (4 dives).
Diving day at Gam/Yanggefo area, another area packed with fish life and corals, expect schooling Mobula rays encounter from time to time (4 dives).
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
Ambon-Ambon (Banda Neira) (8 nights) (Ambon Island-Ambon Island)
Included
- 8 nights accommodation
- 7 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -120 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -120 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
Wonderful reef dives around Pulau Suanggi, with the chance of schooling Hammerhead sharks, followed by a night dive around Banda Naira (4 dives).
Day 3:
Start the day with a land excursion to a Dutch fortress followed by two day dives around Batu Kapal & Pohon Miring. No night dive as we’ll be sailing towards the famous Manuk Island (2 dives).
Day 4:
Three great reef dives around Manuk Island, with chances of seeing schooling Hammerhead sharks and many sea snakes (3 dives).
Day 5:
Another day of chances to encounter the schooling Hammerhead sharks on Serua Island, great dives over the pristine hard coral garden (4 dives).
Day 6:
Diving day on Karang Nil Desperandum, three amazing dives with a high chance of schooling Hammerhead sharks (3 dives).
Day 7:
The first dive around the atoll of Karang Hatta, followed by two other dives around Hatta Island, ending the day with a night dive (4 dives).
Day 8:
The option is to do 2 dives around Amet on Seram Island or go back to Pulau Suanggi for another opportunity to catch schooling hammerhead sharks on photo & video (2 dives).
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
Raja Ampat Central (10 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)
Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- 9 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -200 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -185 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. 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
Dive sites you’ll see
Raja Ampat Central - Misool (10 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)
Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- 9 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -200 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -185 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. 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
Dive sites you’ll see
Banda Neira - Misool (10 nights) (Ambon Island-Port of Sorong)
Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- 9 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -220 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -185 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
Wonderful reef dives around Pulau Suanggi, with the chance of schooling Hammerhead sharks, followed by a night dive around Banda Naira (4 dives).
Day 3:
Start the day with a land excursion to Belgica, an old Dutch fortress, followed with two day dives around Batu Kapal & Pohon Miring and one night dive (3 dives).
Day 4:
First dive around the atoll of Karang Hatta, and two more dives at Hatta Island. There will be no night dive due to long distance overnight sailing the the famous Koon Island in Misool (3 dives).
Day 5:
Two dives at Pulau Koon, a wonderful site with many schooling fish including trevally, barracuda, batfish, black snapper & bumphead parrotfish (2 dives).
Day 6:
Three wonderful dives at Misool – Fiabacet area, an underwater world packed with the richest biodiversity, followed by a night dive (4 dives).
Day 7:
Three great dives around Warakaraket. The first dive will be on Magic Mountain where there is a high chance of encounters with both Reef & Oceanic Mantas. Second dive at Boo’s Windows, and third dive at Boo’s East, followed by a night dive in the same area (4 dives).
Day 8:
Diving day around Wayil. First dive on The Four Kings, a sunken reef with four pinnacles. The second dive on Orange Peel, was a great dive with a ridge & wall covered with orange soft coral. The third dive at Wedding Cake, is a beautiful dive with a ridge and wall covered with soft coral. Ending with a night dive in the same area (4 dives).
Day 9:
Diving at Daram, an amazing place with pinnacles, ridges, and a reef covered with gorgonian fans, soft coral, and lots of reef fish (4 dives).
Day 10:
Diving around one the four largest islands of Raja Ampat, Batanta Island. There will be two muck dives, packed with lots of critters (2 dives).
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
Dive sites you’ll see
Raja Ampat Central - Misool (8 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)
Included
- 8 nights accommodation
- 7 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -200 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -185 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
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
Raja Ampat Central - Wayag (12 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)
Included
- 12 nights accommodation
- 11 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -200 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -185 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-11:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 12:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 13:
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
North Halmahera - Morotai (10 nights) (Ternate-Ternate)
Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- 9 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -200 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -120 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. 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
Raja Ampat Central - Wayag (10 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)
Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- 9 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -200 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -185 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. 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
Raja Ampat - Halmahera (10 nights) (Port of Sorong-Ternate)
Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- 9 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -220 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -185 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. 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
Raja Ampat Central (6 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)
Included
- 6 nights accommodation
- 5 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -150 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -185 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2-6:
Diving at Daram; an amazing place with pinnacles, ridges & a reef covered with gorgonian, soft coral & lots of reef fish (4 dives).
Diving day around Wayilbatan; first dive on The Four Kings (sunken reef with four pinnacles) second dive on Orange Peel (a great dive with ridge & wall covered with orange soft coral), third dive on Wedding Cake (beautiful dive with ridge and wall covered with soft coral), ending with a night dive (4 dives).
Diving day at Gam/Yanggefo area, another area packed with fish life and corals, expect schooling Mobula rays encounter from time to time (4 dives).
Day 7:
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
Raja Ampat Central - Misool (12 nights) (Port of Sorong-Port of Sorong)
Included
- 12 nights accommodation
- 11 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -200 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -185 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-11:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 12:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 13:
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
Alor - Ambon via Banda (10 nights) (Port of Alor-Ambon Island)
Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- 9 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fuel Surcharge -220 USD per person
- Marine Park Fee -120 USD per person
- Port Tax -110 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Pre-/post-cruise hotels and flights
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. 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






































