Gaya Baru Indah, Indonesia
9.0 Superb - 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 USD per day), National Park Fees (50-70 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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- 9.2 Superb
- James S
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Mr. Martin
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Germany
Professional and well organized diving trip
Underwaterworld (lots of different fish including wobbegang sharks, reef sharks, turtles, manta rays and very beautiful types of corals)
- Recommended for
- Diving, Food, Crew/Operator
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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
- 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
- Jerry D
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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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- 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
- Linda Maja K
- Switzerland
Unforgettable Liveaboard Experience in Raja Ampat
My time on Gaya Baru Indah was simply incredible. The diving was, without a doubt, the best I’ve ever experienced—stunning dive sites, well-planned dives, and small groups led by truly experienced dive masters. Each dive was long, immersive, and absolutely breathtaking. The food on board was another highlight—delicious, authentic Indonesian cuisine that I looked forward to at every meal. The crew was amazing, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made the trip even more special. While the cabins and facilities are quite basic, the true luxury of this liveaboard is the exceptional diving and fantastic food. The boat itself is a beautiful, traditional Indonesian vessel that adds to the charm of the experience. A huge thank you to Ralf and his entire crew for making this an unforgettable adventure. As a solo traveler, I felt completely comfortable and well taken care of. If you're looking for an authentic and extraordinary diving trip in Raja Ampat, this is the perfect choice!
- Recommended for
- Diving. Food. Crew.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Man-Ting F
- 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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- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Timothy F
- United Kingdom
Feel of an exclusive cruise but on a small boat
Our 1 week trip had a great itinerary including some outstanding dive sites and three excellent land excursions. The boat was beautiful, with plenty of space for relaxing and for kitting up. The crew and Ralph, one of the owners, were always on hand to help. We weren’t always fortunate with the weather or dive visibility but it didn’t detract from the whole lovely Raja Ampat experience. Would definitely recommend this liveaboard.
- Recommended for
- Classic wooden boat, helpful and friendly crew who would do anything for you, the diving
