Gaya Baru Indah, Indonesia
8.9 Fabulous - Nitrox available
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- Free Nitrox
“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 takes only 8 guests per cruise, providing a more personalized, intimate service. There are 4 cabins available: two double cabins and two twin cabins, each with air conditioning, a fan, and a reading light. There are 3 shared bathrooms on the upper deck, each with a freshwater shower, 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 in a mix of Indonesian and Western cuisines. The Gaya Indah Baru has 13 crew members serving 8 passengers, ensuring someone is always available to help the valued guests enjoy their trip to the fullest.
Itineraries range from 7 to 12 days long, with night dives offered throughout the trip. Dive groups are kept small with no more than 4 divers per guide, so 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 its exceptional biodiversity. Raja Ampat offers the chance to see rays, sharks, colorful coral reefs, and large schools of tropical fish, with whale sharks as the highlight of the cruise. 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 complimentary for certified divers.
The Gaya Baru Indah is a fantastic budget option for a dive liveaboard to Raja Ampat, Triton Bay, the Banda Sea, and beyond. Book 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, WiFi internet.
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.
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Gaya Baru Indah Reviews
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- 8.9 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.6
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.0
- Value 9.1
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mira S
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Germany
Amazing time for divers
We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the Gaya, even though it was unfortunately too short. The trip was extremely well organized, the boat provided plenty of space for us, and both the food and the crew were absolutely excellent. Thanks to our dive instructors, we received outstanding care and support throughout the trip, and the dive sites we visited were truly world-class. Unfortunately, I developed appendicitis while we were on board, and we had to leave the boat earlier than planned. Ralf supported us incredibly well in this difficult situation and managed to organize a speedboat for us at very short notice, which brought us safely back to the mainland. When we arrived at the harbor, one of the crew members even picked us up, took us to the hospital, and helped us with the admission process. We were incredibly grateful for this support. We definitely want to repeat this unforgettable experience one day — hopefully next time without any interruptions! 😊
- Recommended for
- Crew. Service. Food.
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Linda Maja K
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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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- 8.0 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicola C
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Italy
Stunning experience
I enjoyed Every single moment onboard and underwater, the crew is very helpful and knowledgeable about the marine life, food is good and the trip is well organized. Boat and cabins are comfortable and clean, many bathrooms and crew focused on your best stay. I would do it again!
- Recommended for
- Location, crew, organizations
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sebastian S
- 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
- 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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Mr. Martin
- 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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- 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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Alex W
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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.
