Amaya Explorer, Indonesia

Name: 10% Off: Banda Sea (Ambon - Ambon)
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Indonesia

9.7 Exceptional

Nitrox available
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 317 / day Check dates

“The staff were awesome - so friendly and helpful. ”
patricia B, Australia

Highlights

Traditional Phinisi design
Gourmet Indonesian cuisine

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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21 Jun

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24 Aug

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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 (100-200 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.

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Boat features

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Laundry Service
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Hair Dryer in Cabin
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Indonesian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2018

Length: 35m

Deck area: 3

Beam: 75m

Top speed: 9 knots

Cruising speed: 7 - 10 knots

Engines: CAT 3406 Ci

Max guests: 17

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 10

Tenders: 2 X YAMAHA 40 HP

Water capacity: 9 ton

Fuel capacity: 9 ton

Freshwater maker: 3600 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Search light
Crew trained in first aid

Amaya Explorer Reviews

9.7 Exceptional

Vessel

9.4
Crew

9.6
Food

9.9
Diving

9.8
Value

9.5

10 Exceptional
MARIE B
France

Beyond what we can hope for
We loved everything, the landscapes are breathtaking, the most beautiful dives of our long life as divers: mantas, sharks, turtles, napoleon wrasse, but also pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, shrimps... and even a marlin for some. A very caring crew, very helpful, a great service on board, a very beautiful and comfortable boat and promoting conviviality. Beautiful encounters on board and in the water. A huge thank you to Amaya!
Recommended for
General organization of life on board, wonderful dives but also small trecks and a layout promoting exchanges between all. The quality of the boat and the crew. The proposed circuit allows you to discover sumptuous landscapes and extraordinary dives.
31 Mar, 2026

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
michelle B
United Kingdom

Incredible and wonderful
What an incredible trip, having not done a liveaboard before and with only 15 dives under my belt, I was a little apprehensive but the staff were amazing and couldn’t have done more for us. The diving was unforgettable in a good way and we had a great bunch of guest too. Will treasure the experience forever.
Recommended for
Staff. Diving. Guests.
16 Jan, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
CHRISTOPHER D
United Kingdom

I'll be more than happy to do it all again
Customer services best I have experienced on a liverboard.
Recommended for
Dive masters excellent knowledge of dive sites. Crew customer service outstanding. Boat designed for diving.
21 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Austin V
United States

Safe, Fun and Personable
The highlights of my trip was definitely all the amazing dives and seeing such a beautiful healthy underwater environment. I also loved visiting a couple hiking locations like Pianemo and the Jellyfish lake! Nice to mix up the diving a bit. All of the boat crew was amazing and friendly and most importantly, I never felt unsafe. Highly recommend!!
Recommended for
The Crew, the diving, the location!
16 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Aashish G
India

Seamless and incredible experience
The liveaboard experience with Amaya was unforgettable. The incredible teamwork and coordination between the crew created a very friendly, seamless and attentive environment that made me feel very taken care of, especially with the amazing food and beverage service throughout the trip. The professional dive guides were trustworthy and flexible, allowing me to have an incredible and unrestricted diving experience. The cabin and boat deck were also high-quality and very comfortable, making for amazing lounging and socialising between dives.
Recommended for
Attentive and friendly crew, incredible food preparations, and fantastic dive guides
19 Jun, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
HUICI Z
China

Amazing
The service is exceptional, and the crew is very efficient. The corals of the Four Kings are very healthy, with large schools of fish. Will come back when there is a chance.
Recommended for
Serve. Equip. Itinerary.
04 Feb, 2025

Translated from Chinese

10 Exceptional
Melody D
Canada

Best trip ever!
Best trip ever! The team is so helpful and smily. Amazing food and room confort. The quality of the dive guides and sites. 100% recommend
Recommended for
Happy Staff vibe. The dives sites. The beautiful boat.
10 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Myeongsin K
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.
09 Feb, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Maj N
Denmark

End of the world
The corals are outstanding and the abundance of fish too. We loved the 2 land tours too to Wayag and Piaynemo. Bring a Drone if you can!
Recommended for
The crew, Wayag and the aquarium dives
25 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Robert V
United Kingdom

Just book it
Great trip, traditional boat, amazing staff, beautiful scuba diving
Recommended for
Scuba, Staff Boat
09 Jul, 2024

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9.7 Exceptional
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10 Exceptional
Yvonne T
United States

Diving Raja Ampat was a lifelong dream and Amaya Explorer made it come true.
Much enjoyed my first paid live aboard, fantastic diving, great crew and dive masters.
Recommended for
Superlative dive staff and crew, safe, confident; warm towels, hot tea at dive end. Compatible group. Great meals.
24 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Ana B
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.
19 Jul, 2024

9.2 Superb
Robert H
United States

Trip of a lifetime!
Mantas were spectacular, crew and guests were super
Recommended for
Comfortable, spacious cabin/good food and plenty/ friendliness
03 Feb, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
LIN Q
China

Lovely boat
Professional dive guide，delicious food，friendly staffs
Recommended for
Professional dive guide，delicious food，friendly staffs
21 Feb, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Sin Lih T
Malaysia

Thank you for hosting us
We really enjoyed our time on the boat—it was the best experience we had in Indonesia. The hospitality was excellent, from picking us up at the airport and transferring us to the boat, to the warm welcome onboard. The daily schedule was very clear and well organized. The staff made a genuine effort to accommodate our needs, including our food preferences, and the overall operation was very well managed. However, four dives a day felt a bit too much for us, and we would have preferred more opportunities to explore some of the Raja Ampat islands. Overall, the staff did their best to ensure our safety during dives, our comfort throughout the liveaboard experience, and smooth transfers between dive sites. Thank you all.
Recommended for
The member of staff. The food. The operation and communication.
22 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Danilo G
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.
09 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Christopher N
Mauritania

Like I said, just a wonderful week. The diving, the people, and the food.
Just a really wonderful 8 days and 7 nights. The diving in Raja is obviously some of the best in the world, but the dive staff on Amaya makes it easy, setting up all the equipment on the dinghies and cleaning everything after each dive. The level of service is very high
Recommended for
Amazing diving. Wonderful and attentive crew. Fantastic food.
27 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Benjamin S
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.
11 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jennifer S
Australia

Wonderful experience with a friendly, well organised crew.
The diving was incredible. The guides and crew took great care of us and our equipment. Organisation of the diving and communication was excellent. The boat itself was well designed, clean and comfortable, with lots of options for resting places between dives. The kitchen crew did a great job preparing delicious meals and snacks. All we had to do was dive, eat, sleep, repeat! A brilliant first liveaboard experience.
Recommended for
Diving, crew, comforts of the boat.
18 Mar, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Benjamin V
United States

Diving memory for a lifetime!
From pick up to drop off in Sorong, the entire experience was well-organized. Crew and dive guides were professional and experienced, a pleasure to spend time with. Rental dive equipment was top condition, there was plenty of space for getting prepared on the dive deck, wash/rinse stations for cameras, dive computers, etc. Briefings were clear and the actual diving was some of the best I have ever seen. Food & drink services was great, it's amazing what they can put together in that small ship's galley! There were some nice hikes included as part of the experience as the beauty of Raja Ampat is not entirely below water. Crew even helped recover a camera drone which yielded some of the most amazing videos of the islands. Shark Point was also very memorable. The boat itself was well-designed, but some of the rooms apparently had leaks which were sealed with tarps and reportedly would be fixed in the next refit. My cabin had no trouble with this at all during my weeklong liveaboard experience. Once that is fixed, it's a 10/10.
Recommended for
Dive Sites & Guides. Food & Drinks. Organization.
05 May, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Emmanuel O
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.
17 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Erin Y
United States

Amaya is the GOAT BOAT in Komodo
There are dozens of boats to choose from in Komodo - but Amaya stands out. The new boat is so clean, the staff is warm and welcoming - plus the diving is some of the best in the world. Would love to return in the future, its that good! On Amaya we came as strangers and left as family amongst the staff and crew. Everyone was happy! 1 million stars!!
Recommended for
The crew/staff, the modern boat, the diving
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Alexandra B
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
24 Feb, 2023

10 Exceptional
Bianca S
Germany

The My Amaya liveaboard experience was better than my Bali Retreat
Awesome crew with a great sense of humor and service attitude; always tasty food and a warm towel waiting with a smile for us after diving; amazing vibes throughout the week below and above water with tons of fun! Brillant boat design with 1 „big „family“ outdoor dining table that makes for a great sense of community, but also with a variety of individual time-out spots
Recommended for
Diving & Dive Guides. Food & Drinks onboard. Boat & Cabin Comfort.
17 Sep, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
patricia B
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.
09 Jul, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Thomas O
United States

Best vavacation ever!👍👍👍👍👍
Best vacation ever. The Amaya’s crew is so kind and attentive. They really go out of their way to look after their guests. Great value.
Recommended for
An amazing crew. Friendly and fun. Super attentive dive master.. Safe. Fabulous diving..
28 Oct, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Bernard S
Singapore

Good Diving, Friendy Crew and Cozy Liveaboard
We went to excellent dive sites in Misool, Piaynemu and Kri. With the booking system, we had the dive sites pretty much to ourselves but that also means that we might not be able to get the dive site of choice. The excursion to Jellyfish Lake was a nice end to the Misool segment. The crossing was done swiftly and safely. For the second half of the trip, we managed to dive a couple of classic like My Reef, Cape Kri and Melissa’s Garden. Overall we had a exciting adventure in Raja Ampat with good food, wonderful crew and nice diving.
Recommended for
(1) Room was spacious, strong aircon and sufficient hot water. (2) Great Dive Masters and crew (3) Compact program with nice excursions
18 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Benedikt S
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
20 Feb, 2023

10 Exceptional
Emanuele O
Italy

Amazing experience with Amaya Explorer
We've loved our overall experience with Amaya. The boat is relatively new (built in 2019) and it was very comfortable. It would make a great choice also if you had a non-diver with you as there's plenty of space where to sunbathe or just chill. We chose the Upper Deck Suite. It was very clean and it made a perfect choice for this trip as we've had some long navigation at times. Our dive guide was very prepared and we felt very comfortable with him. Throughout the whole diving preparation process we've received great assistance from the crew. You basically just get into your wetsuit and the rest is done for you. Food on board, as well as other services, were impeccable. We'll definitely choose Amaya again in the future.
Recommended for
Crew's assistance. Boat comfort. Great diving
15 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
Narisa C
United States

I’m recommending Amaya to all my dive friends!
This was my first Liveaboard and I was shocked at the amazing experience. The crew, Wilson, Irwan and Rendy were so quick to respond to guests needs and our dive guide, Truly is the best we’ve ever had. She helped us take photos and brought us to areas that would photograph well. A few notes for improvement: the meals were great but I think the instagram set a different expectation of food otherwise I wouldn’t have had such high expectations, the cabin and bathroom were clean but the bathrooms are starting to show wear and tear and could benefit from minor recaulking / deep scrubbing. The diving was top notch and was exactly as I imagined. All in all, I would book this again if I had another chance.
Recommended for
Friendly guides and crew, attentive service, spectacular diving
08 Dec, 2023