Gaya Baru Indah, Indonesia
8.9 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Aircon Cabins
“Amazing trip with professional divemasters and extremely kind and helpful crew. ”
Highlights
The KLM Gaya Baru Indah is a traditional sailing phinisi offering liveaboard diving around Indonesia's 'Bird's Head Seascape', which includes Raja Ampat. She typically only takes 8 guests per cruise, meaning a more personalized and intimate service. There are 4 cabins available; two double cabins and 2 twin cabins, each with air-conditioning, fan, and reading light. There are 3 shared bathrooms on the upper deck with freshwater showers, shampoo, soap and a toilet. There is ample room to relax and enjoy the stunning surroundings aboard the Gaya Baru Indah liveaboard. During the day, awnings are set up to provide shade from the hot tropical sun, and in the evening, they are drawn back to make way for stargazing. Three delicious meals per day plus plenty of snacks are prepared with a mix of Indonesian and western cuisine. The Gaya Indah Baru has 13 crew catering to 8 passengers, meaning someone is always available to help the valued guests enjoy their trip to the maximum.
Itineraries are from 7 up to 12-days long, with night dives being offered throughout the trip. Dive groups are kept small with no more than 4 divers per guide, so ensure everyone gets the most out of every dive. Raja Ampat is quickly becoming known as one of the best places on earth to dive due to the extreme bio-diversity it offers. Raja Ampat offers the chance to see rays, sharks, colorful coral reefs and large schools of tropical fish, and the highlight of the cruise - whale sharks. The Gaya Baru Indah also visits Triton Bay and the Banda Sea, two more iconic dive areas with some of the best diving Indonesia has to offer. The shaded dive deck has ample space for individual gear storage and rinse tanks, and nitrox is included complimentary for those certified.
The Gaya Baru Indah is a fantastic budget option for a dive liveaboard to Raja Ampat, Triton Bay, the Banda Sea, and beyond. To reserve your space, call us or book online today.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (20 USD per day), National Park Fees (110 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (50 USD per trip), Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear.
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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Gaya Baru Indah Reviews
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- 8.9 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.6
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.7
- Diving 8.9
- Value 9.1
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Sophie N
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Switzerland
Great boat for a good price
This liveaboard was just great. The food was very good, the crew really nice and the diving in Raja Ampat, wow! The boat is great in my opinion, but it might lack comfort for some people (only 2 bathrooms and cabins quite hot at times). But if you’re used to staying in hostels it’s just fine!
- Recommended for
- Amazing crew. Great diving. Good atmosphere.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Annie K
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Australia
Amazing experience
I had an amazing week aboard the Gaya Baru Indah. The crew were all so lovely and accommodating, the boat was comfortable and had everything we needed and the diving was spectacular!
- Recommended for
- The Crew, the food and the diving
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- 10 Exceptional
- Doris M
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Canada
Fantastic dive experience in Raja Ampat!
Great diving with a small group!
- Recommended for
- Dive guides, crew in general, food
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- 8.4 Very good
- Karim B
- Canada
Trip of a lifetime!
Overall had an excellent trip that was well organized and planned. The crew was so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The diving was exceptional and was led by very professional guides. The food was very good and always enough to go around, though felt repetitive at times with rice being served at every meal.
- Recommended for
- Amazing crew and staff. Excellent diving guides and itinerary. Very well organized.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Anon
- Switzerland
Value for money - Good-enough vessel
Amazing underwater world, with very friendly staff
- Recommended for
- Staff customer-focus. Value for Money. Nitrox availability.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sebastian S
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Germany
the most beautiful and peaceful dive trip
I spent 7 days on the Gaya Baru Indah, diving in Raja Ampat. It was a fantastic experience. The boat had a lovely traditional charm, and the crew was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the trip, always making sure we were comfortable. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and plentiful, offering a variety of options to suit every taste. After each dive, there was nothing better than coming back to a yummy meal while enjoying the stunning views of the surrounding islands. The diving itself was amazing. The vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life made every dive memorable, with a wide range of sites to explore. The crew ensured everything went smoothly, making the whole experience safe and super enjoyable. The little traditions around leaving the boat to go diving and returning back always increased our already huge smiles and the vibe was heartwarmingly wholesome. Our trip was in September and the weather was perfect. Somehow we ended up having the boat to us, turning the already expected cozy max 8 divers to a private trip. Ralf told us a lot about Raja Ampat and we had pleasant and interesting talks about every topic imaginable. He managed the itinerary such that we hadn't any big overlaps with any other liveaboards and had most divesites completely to us. This not only meant more fish underwater and less distractions but it also allowed us to do everything in our own pace. A luxury you won't get on liveaboards with multiple times the cost. I'm glad we picked it over the few slighly cheaper options and I wouldn't pick any other boat over this one. Overall, it was such a beautiful and peaceful trip, and I'd highly recommend Big Blue/the Gaya Baru Indah for anyone looking for a liveaboard in Raja Ampat.
- Recommended for
- The beautiful dive sites. The private romantic boat. The incredibly good food and the wholesome crew.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Guillermo G
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Spain
Completely biodiversity view!!
Amazing trip with local divemasters!! Full of corals and micro live. You'll se the pigeons sea horses, lot of different nudibranch, sharks, turtles... Really completely trip for the best enjoy!!
- Recommended for
- Dives. Helpfull. Food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Irene G
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United States
Fantastic diving experience with tons of sea life
Amazing trip with professional divemasters and extremely kind and helpful crew. Well planned itinerary. Saw manta rays, wobbegongs, turtles, countless species of fish and coral.
- Recommended for
- Sea life, dive instruction, and crew
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jerry D
- Australia
Excellent value and service
Wonderful crew, wonderful ship, incredible dive sites. Can't ask for much more from a liveaboard in Raja Ampat. High levels of safety and service both on deck and underwater, also Adi and Asman are incredible chefs!! Would recommend for any advanced+ diver and would choose the Gaya Baru Indah/Big Blue again.
- Recommended for
- Incredible dive site selection. Knowledgeable DMs and Instructors. Kind and hospitable crew.
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- 7.6 Good
- Lukas H
- Switzerland
Fantastic Diving Week in Raja Ampat on Gaya Baru Indah
Diving was outstanding - healthy corals, big schools of fish, mantas, sharks, etc. Food was delicious and the crew really helpful and friendly. We had one snorkeler in our group and the effort to give her a great experience as well was not 100% - we experienced better tours when it comes to this.
- Recommended for
- Tauchgebiet. Crew. Gruppengrösse.
