Amaya Explorer, Indonesia
9.7 Exceptional - Nitrox available
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
“We had a couple of special dinners on the deck that were wonderful. ”
Highlights
Set sail for an Indonesian dive liveaboard adventure of a lifetime aboard the beautiful Amaya Explorer Phinisi. Built with a traditional wooden theme but with modern amenities and features, the Amaya Explorer luxury accommodation is for 16-20 guests. Whether on board as part of a group charter or on a join-in cruise, the Amaya Explorer has everything you need for a luxury dive trip in Komodo. Each cabin is fully air-conditioned and tastefully decorated, featuring comfortable beds, storage space, charging ports, and a private en-suite bathroom.
Social areas include the indoor lounge, bar, and dining area, which will feel bright and inviting from the moment you walk in. The outdoor dining deck is the perfect place to enjoy the gourmet Indonesian cuisine being served or to unwind under the stars after a day of exploring.
The Amaya Explorer yacht visits all the hottest dive destinations in Indonesia. Depending on the time of year, itineraries are available in Raja Ampat, Alore, Maumere, Bali, Komodo, and the Banda Sea. Get up close with everything this amazing bio-diverse region offers, from pygmy seahorses to schooling hammerheads. Dive into untouched reefs, hike to stunning viewpoints, and sail past volcanoes.
The experienced and dedicated crew is on hand to make this a memorable trip of a lifetime. Book online today.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (100-150 USD).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (30-40 USD per trip), Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Private Dive Guide (80 USD per day), Rental Gear (40 USD per day), Scuba Diving Courses, WiFi internet.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Amaya Explorer Reviews
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- 9.7 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.4
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.8
- Value 9.6
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- 10 Exceptional
- Danilo G
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Italy
Amaya, crew, boat and experience: much more that I could expect and desire
The experience has been amazing, exceeding all possible expectations. Starting with the people: the crew. They treat you well, not as a customer, but as a guest welcomed into their home. On the diving side, they manage everything, including cleaning your equipment and handling your belongings with care. This has never happened to me before. Wilson was excellent at managing the boat, providing clear, engaging, and entertaining briefings. The chef cooks very well – he can even prepare a good Italian pasta, and that is coming from an Italian! :) The boat, Amaya, is beautiful. The rooms are tidy and well organised, the air conditioning works perfectly, and the common areas are well managed. I loved watching the stars from the deck, as well as reading or sunbathing during the day. The trip is well organised; you can choose how many dives to do each day, up to four, including amazing night dives. The weather was not always the best, but the scenery was always stunning. What can I say? Thank you very much for this amazing experience. If I have the opportunity to return to the area for a liveaboard, I will look for Amaya without a second thought.
- Recommended for
- Crew was amazing, not only a staff but almost like a family, and the chef is good. Amaya boat is in perfect shape, clean, all works properly. Organization they are awesome.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Myeongsin K
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South Korea
Amazing experience with Amaya Explorer
I was extremely satisfied with the entire experience, from the comfortable dive preparation to the dives themselves. The food was delicious, and both the boat staff and dive masters were incredibly friendly and helpful. I also really loved that we went to the beach on the last day based on guests’ feedback — it was such a great touch. The boat was in excellent condition and very clean. One small suggestion would be to skip asking everyone to give a final speech on the last evening, as it might make some guests feel a bit uncomfortable.
- Recommended for
- Great diving. Friendly crew and divemaster. Boat comfort.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christian B
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Germany
Unforgettable tour
The Amaya Explorer is a really nice boat with everything you need. The crew is super friendly and always supportive. The food was great and there were always enough vegetarian options. Thank you Dion for checking and explaining. The dive equipment is the best we had so far. The dives itself were great. We are so happy to see so many colorful corals.
- Recommended for
- Cool people, beautiful nature, nice boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Emmanuel O
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France
An unforgettable experience
I was impressed by the completeness and quality of service on board. The staff is very pleasant and caring. Everything was orchestrated perfectly. The food was great. Bravo and thank you.
- Recommended for
- Service and friendliness. meal. quality of the dives.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ana B
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Colombia
A must do
Amazing experience. Would highly recommend! The crew are very welcoming and knowledgeable, the boat is amazing and in great shape. The food is amazing (although sometimes too much). Will definitely join the Amaya on my next Liveaboard!
- Recommended for
- The crew. The dives!. The food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alexandra B
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Romania
Amazing experience!
The dive guides were very professional, the staff was friendly and alwayy taking care of us and the activities between dives were a nice touch! We did 16 amazing dives and 3 trekking trips that we loved.
- Recommended for
- The staff, the diving and the food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Benedikt S
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Austria
The most amazing liveaboard
I‘m not exaggerating when I say this Liveaboard is one of a kind. We had such a great time. The diving in Raja Ampat is exceptional. It is very well organized from pick up over excursions (which all have been great) and the drop off at the airport. The team of Amaya makes sure that you feel welcome and their service is 5 star level. The amenities onboard and the food with different dinner styles every day were amazing. Rental gear is also top notch. Thank you for that awesome week onboard.
- Recommended for
- Exceptional diving, amazing staff, beautiful small boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Benjamin S
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United States
Unforgettable
This was my first experience on a diving liveaboard and it was unforgettable. The Amaya Explorer is a beautiful, clean and incredibly well maintained vessel. The dive guides were super chill, friendly and knowledgeable (I will give special props to my dive guide Irwan - but you can't go wrong with Wilson or any of the other dive guides!). Nearly every dive site we went to around Raja Ampat was phenomenal - it truly is the best dive location I've ever been to so far around the world. The meals were amazing - as if we were eating at a fancy restaurant each day. The rental dive equipment was well maintained and in great condition. What I really appreciated though was the attention the crew paid to the small details - which went well above any expectations I had. The towels were tumble-dried and folded after every dive and personally handed to you with a cup of warm lemon tea. The rooms were clean and tidied up after the first morning dives. Used plates and glasses are removed promptly without asking. Cameras and dive computers were cleaned and dried after every dive - with compressed gas used to clean out the nooks and crannies. The snack boxes were always full. The coffee pot was never empty. Even the shoes we wore during shore excursions were cleaned and dried without asking.
- Recommended for
- Dive Guides. Food. Crew and Staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Aylin H
- Germany
Unforgettable liveaboard
First and foremost, of course, the dives, which showed us the immense biodiversity! The guides and crew made life so easy that the heavy "noise" was almost not noticeable. Showering on deck after diving and then being wrapped in a warm towel is just great! Add a warm drink and the pictures of the dives in your head - great! The food was excellent and I didn't lose weight on this trip!
- Recommended for
- Diving - Eating - Relaxing
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- patricia B
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Australia
Awesome first live aboard experience
I really enjoyed this trip in Komodo. The scenery is spectacular and it was a privilege to see a Komodo dragon. The Amaya is a beautiful boat, plenty of shady spots on deck to read and relax between dives (or sun yourself if you wish). The staff were awesome - so friendly and helpful. The food was great - I can’t believe the quality and variety produced in that little galley. We had a couple of special dinners on the deck that were wonderful. The diving that I managed to do was very enjoyable (sadly a cold interfered and I missed some dives) - our dive guide Wilson was excellent and helped us keep the dives appropriate for our skill level. I would love to go back and visit Raja with the Amaya crew one day. Thank you to you all!
- Recommended for
- The staff, the food, the location.
