Gaya Baru Indah, Indonesia
9.0 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Aircon Cabins
“The crew were all so lovely and accommodating, the boat was comfortable and had everything we needed and the diving was spectacula…”
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 (50-110 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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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 7.6
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.0
- Value 9.2
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Guido A
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Australia
Amazing time with the Gaya Baru crew
I had a great time. We were only 7 divers sharing every meal, dives, and time off so we created a very nice atmosphere. The crew was very helpful and friendly, the food was great, and some of the dive sites were mind blowing. Everything was very well organised by Ralf.
- Recommended for
- Amazing crew. Small group, great to meet new people. Stunning dive sites.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Maurin W
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Switzerland
Amazing experience
We had a really nice 7 day trip in Raja Ampat. They crew is great, food amazing and the dives there are stunning. We also liked that some excursions are part of the program. Additionally, it's great that the owner Ralph is constantly on board and makes sure everything works as expected.
- Recommended for
- Very well organised. You can feel that the owner is dedicated to give you an amazing trip. Amazingly tasty food. Friendly crew.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Velaire E
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United States
Amazing Liveaboard experience in Raja
I did the 10 day tour through the South of Raja Ampat, and had an amazing time! The crew is so welcoming and friendly, the south seems to be the less traveled route due to the distance covered, and we were usually the only divers at the site, and our groups were small with 3 divers to a dive guide. On top of the diving, I loved the food, and they were able to easily accommodate the vegan members onboard with some very delicious meals! I will definitely book with them again if Im lucky enough to visit paradise twice and highly recommend them.
- Recommended for
- The dives, the crew, and the food were amazing!
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Man-Ting F
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United Kingdom
Small intimate boat with a great crew
Thoroughly enjoyed the Southern tour to Misool with the Gaya Baru Indah crew. They were accommodating with vegan options and there was plenty of tofu, tempeh and veggie dishes, even egg free pancakes. The best dives were at Four Kings when we were lucky to encounter more than 8 manta rays. The rooms are cosy, with enough shelving and the fans were adequate to cool you down without AC.
- Recommended for
- Only 8 guests. Free Nitrox. Great food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- James S
- United Kingdom
Great value, good quality, intimate liveaboard.
Everything was run smoothly and efficiently, with only 8 guests onboard it fostered a great atmosphere onboard. The food was some of the best i've had on a liveaboard, its simple but complete and very tasty, catering to all dietary needs. The land excursion was an unexpected highlight and the diving was amazing. Unfortunately we didn't see any hammerheads but that is diving - we saw plenty of other life that compensated for this.
- Recommended for
- The food. The diving. The land excursion.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Annie K
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- chenxi Y
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China
Best liveaboard ever!!
The whole crew including the diving master are 10 people and the guest are only us 5 people. Every day is so well planned with best diving sites no people at all in the south of Misool and all the best food and afternoon desserts. All the crew are soooo welcoming and lovely with smile and happiness every day. The diving sites in the south are soooo quiet even no divers at all always only us and the sites itself are all very clear and all fish walls and colorful corals. We saw mantas, sharks, countless nudibranches, turtles, squids, octopus etc. And at very last few day we asked for a boat tour around the islands too, the boss said yes also. It was a very good cruise too around those islands. It was such a nice liveaboard experience!!
- Recommended for
- The whole crew are sooooo lovely, never tired of they sending us and welcoming us back from diving with all the enthusiam. The food on boat are the best Indonesian food for sure.. The diving sites we go are always only us underwater, seldom saw any other divers..
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Sandrine L
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France
Very good enriching experience
A diving cruise with an amazing team. Everything was in place for a superb stay despite some night and day rains. A rich and diverse underwater life, accompanied by Otis, a passionate, professional dive master and an incredible 🤩 eye for macro The meals were very good, the team took care of them, the deckchairs on deck to rest between dives were comfortable. Very good experience
- Recommended for
- The friendliness of the crew. The passion of DM Otis. Outdoor spaces to relax.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Alex W
- United States
Gays Baru Indah was an awesome experience
The trip was amazing. Raja Ampat definitely lived up to the hype.
- Recommended for
- Dives themselves were amazing. Friendly people and good vibes. Food was tasty.
