Scuba Republic

Loved it ! Would go back in a heartbeat . One of the best liveaboard trips I’ve ever done … and have certainly done a few ! Massive thanks to Brad and Resi who kept us safe and so comfortable in the water . As a diver for over 30 years …. You notice the small stuff …. Attention to detail in the briefs and making sure everyone diving to limits and profile perfect . The crew amazing !! Like a military operation getting us in and out of water . Absolutely loved it ! Very spoilt . Food 5 stars …. Like not a single bad meal ! You realise how good Epica is ! It’s a “ rustic “ boat but that’s half the charm !! Can’t recommend highly enough ☝️

This is my first liveaboard in Indonesia, so I was not sure what to expect - however, I got really lucky on this trip as there were only 5 divers on board. All of us were upgraded to private rooms, which meant having a safe space for a good night's rest. The dives were in small groups (no more than three to one guide), and the quality of the dives was incredible! All of the guides/crew did an amazing job to take care of our needs and creating a very good itinerary for us. They were very accommodating to my dietary restrictions also. However, here are some things to keep in mind if you're interested in this trip: the share cabins are very cramped and do not have toilets/showers. The "showers" are bum sprays (even in the staterooms) and do not provide hot water. There may be occasional visits from roaches in the cabins. Having said this, I would say that it matched the price I paid (Luckily I got a really good last-minute deal on this trip, so I am very satisfied☺︎) So being in a small group is what made my experience with Jaya so fantastic. I'm very grateful to the staff, the crew, the captain, and the other guests for a wonderful time!

Had an excellent week aboard the Jaya. The trip is a nice mix of dives and some land visits, and a nice crew. With 4 dive masters the groups were small, 2 or 3 divers. The experience of the group was higher than I thought, with 100 dives I was about average. The description of the trip on the site is a bit cryptic but you hit all the main dive spots. I was a bit wary of engine noise but that was not an issue. The boat engine was not too loud. After 10pm they switch to the night generator which you can't hear. Only the compressor makes a lot of noise but that is only when the tanks are filled. With 1.90m beds can be an issue but I can report I fitted easily. There are three bathrooms, which was enough (rarely had to wait).