Gaya Baru Indah, Indonesia
8.9 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Aircon Cabins
“On top of the diving, I loved the food, and they were able to easily accommodate the vegan members onboard with some very deliciou…”
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 / day), National Park Fees (Rp2,000,000 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer ($50 / trip), Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course ($150), 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 7.5
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.0
- Value 9.1
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- Camille D
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France
Very good stay on the Gaya Baru Indah
The atmosphere was great and the dives are among the most beautiful of my life with a lot of daubes and flora that I had never seen before
- Recommended for
- Manta rays. Atmosphere. Dive sites.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Nicolas T
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Peru
Great experience
Really friendly and hard working crew, we loved the food everyday, the dive sites were amazing and our dive guide Munyae was always there to help us with patience. Would definitely come back
- Recommended for
- Places and dive sites they took us. Crew Friendliness. Food.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Karim B
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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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- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Doris M
- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- ESTEBAN W
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Spain
Fantastic trip with great team and experienced guides.
Excellent trip in a place not spoiled by man. Travel with a lot of varied diving between wide angle and macro. Excellent food, with great emphasis placed on Indonesian cuisine.
- Recommended for
- The food was excellent, the friendly crew was fantastic, the diving was great.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Erik V
- Germany
Great cruise through Raja Ampat
Funny, in most regions of indenesia you find rubber time - on the Gaya Baru Indah german time. Due to Ralf's (Cruise Director) timing nearly everything was not only planned but on time (on the minute). This gives a good structure for the whole trip. The cabins are small but sufficient. The space on board for the 7 days was very good and everybody could relax in between the dives. Most of the dives were super good, 2 out of 18 dives could have been better due to strong currents and therefore unsufficient planning. Plenty of food - and the crew was very helpfull. Not a luxurious boat but absolut sufficient. Everybody was using nitrox - very good. All over a great experience!
- Recommended for
- Organization. Boat/Space. Equipment.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Johannes H
- Germany
Exceptional liveaboard with outstanding value for money
Experienced a fantastic and extraordinary liveaboard.The boat is spacious and yet designed for only 8 guests and therefore offers plenty of space to relax between dives and in the evening. The cabins are air-conditioned and offer enough space.The crew is very friendly and helpful. On our trip, there were 10 employees on board and thus an exceptional student-to-student ratio.The food is prepared by 2 chefs and is always rich, fresh, varied and very tasty.The dive guides have a lot of experience and knowledge of the individual dive sites, as well as a good eye to discover many different, even the smallest animals.The selected route and divesites are varied and offer versatile experiences and impressions of the beautiful Raja Ampat.In addition to the diving program, additional shore excursions were also offered.
- Recommended for
- Dive Sites & Guides. Organization. Crew & Catering.
