Jaya, Indonesia

Name: Best of Dampier (Waisai - Waisai)
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Indonesia

9.2 Superb

Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 250 / day Check dates

“The whole crew was very friendly and helped us with everything we needed. ”
Paula L, Spain

Highlights

Small dive groups for a personalized experience
Spacious dive deck with equipment storage
Traditional phinisi experience

The Jaya Phinisi Indonesia offers liveaboard dive trips to Raja Ampat from November to May and Komodo from late June to late September. Raja Ampat itineraries visit some of the best areas in the region, including Arborek Island, Penemu, Kawe, Gam, and Mioskon, with the chance of up to 4 dives per day. In the heart of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat should be at the top of any diver's bucket list. Komodo itineraries explore world-class dive sites, and an additional option for Rinca for trekking to see Komodo Dragons. Dive groups are kept small - max 4:1, to ensure everyone gets the best out of their Indonesia liveaboard. The dive deck has space for all divers, plus areas to store fins, masks, and wetsuits. There are also freshwater containers for cameras and torches, and the experienced crew is always on-hand with a smile to help out when needed.

The 23m Jaya caters to 14 guests in 7 cabins on the lower deck. There are 4 twin cabins with 2 shared bathrooms, 2 double ensuite cabins, and 1 double with a single ensuite, all with AC, charging sockets, fresh towels, and bedding. The twin cabins are mixed-gender shared (gender neutral). The upper deck has shaded space for relaxing in-between dives and enjoying the stunning Raja Ampat scenery, and the sun deck is equipped with bean bags.

Join the experienced and friendly crew of the Jaya liveaboard for an unforgettable dive trip to Raja Ampat or Komodo National Park. Book online today.

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31 Aug

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,960

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08 Sep

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$ 1,960

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16 Sep

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02 Oct

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14 Oct

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 3,530

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29 Oct

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 2,770

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11 Nov

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$ 3,530

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28 Nov

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$ 1,960

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06 Dec

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22 Dec

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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (Rp1,700,000), Port Fees ($100).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Private Dive Guide (Rp750,000 / day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($160-430 / item), Snorkeling Guide (Rp750,000 / day), Beach Towels, Deck Towels.

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Boat features

Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Outdoor Dining
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1999

Length: 23 meters

Beam: 5.7 meters

Engines: Mitsubishi 200hp

Max guests: 14

Number of cabins: 7

Number of bathrooms: 5

Tenders: 4m with 40hp Yamaha

Water capacity: 8000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones

Jaya Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

8.0
Crew

9.3
Food

9.9
Diving

9.7
Value

9.2

9.6 Exceptional
Elise M
Belgium

An unforgettable week!
The liveaboard aboard Jaya was amazing: the dives all went very well, the divemasters ultra competent and knowledgeable, the food very good and diverse and a lovely crew. I ++ recommend spending a week in their company!
Recommended for
Quality of the dives. Atmosphere. Ultra competent dive masters.
23 May, 2026

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Rachel M
United States

time of my life
my first liveaboard and i had the time of my life! the boat is perfect, plenty of space for everyone. i shared a room, kinda cramped, but i only slept there, and 1/2 the time i slept on deck under the stars. the diving was phenomenal. the guides and crew were fantastic. i felt extremely safe. we all bonded on the trip, played games, laughed. the food was delicious, we all ate so much! almost cried when i left, and would love to return/ extend the trip. fantastic!
Recommended for
the diving!. the guides and crew. the friends i met.
28 Apr, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Julio R
Spain

Great diving experience and visits to islands and viewpoints
We liked it a lot, everything very well organized from start to finish
Recommended for
The guides. The food. The good atmosphere.
24 Apr, 2026

Translated from Spanish

9.6 Exceptional
Alyssa O
United States

Amazing week of diving in Komodo
Awesome diving and new friends.
Recommended for
Dive guides, food and the dive sites
21 Sep, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Helene C
France

A superb experience!
We had an amazing week on the Jaya. Everything was perfect, the team of dive masters were very professional, passionate and offered us an exceptional quality of diving. The equipment and safety on board and underwater are rigorous, we felt very comfortable throughout our stay. The dive sites are also incredible, the diversity of underwater life is clearly there! The entire crew were very professional and friendly, always ensuring the good atmosphere on the boat. The food is very good, we enjoyed it! The comfort on the boat is basic but still quite up to our expectations. We 100% recommend the Jaya for a Liveaboard in the north of Raja Ampat!
Recommended for
The food served on board. Dive sites. The team of dive masters and all the staff on the boat.
13 Jun, 2025

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Yanik S
Switzerland

We had an amazing time!
The service provided aboard the Jaya is amazing. All of the crew, the dive masters, etc. are all about taking care of the guests. The boat is well-maintained and has good spaces for relaxing, playing games, etc. The food is absolutely amazing. And of course diving Raja Ampat is a delight and the dive sites were well chosen.
Recommended for
Service, food, diving
08 Jan, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Rouven R
Germany

Great Dive, great Crew - unique dive experience!!
- Boat fully maintained and confortable - AirCon in each room - Diving with Manta Ray - Nice group dynamic with the local crew
Recommended for
Food, Dive Instructor, Boat
14 Oct, 2022

9.2 Superb
Daniel H
United Kingdom

The Expedition Style Trip was Fantastic
Sharks, rays and great food. Jellyfish lake was the surprise!
Recommended for
Diving. Company and Crew
28 Nov, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Paul P
Canada

Coming back asap !!!
Rachel along with Erika are sincere dedicated professionals with a true love for the undersea environment that is infections to their staff and guests . Rajat Ampat speaks for its self ... amazing underseas is an understatement and I have dove in most of the worlds hot spots. On the boat ... food , daily cleaning( I took a day off and witnessed what happens when divers are down , very thorough) assistance to guests diving or not , all very good and I could go on and on... super well run diving machine!!!! Overall Jaya is a good boat but is starting to show signs of required maintenance however as i write this Jaya is heading to a couple months of love in a local boat yard before returning for another season. That being said she is still in fine shape and I would be back tomorrow... For sure my wife and I will be back. Thanks to all the Beautiful People on Jaya in a beautiful place !!!!
Recommended for
Staff. Underwater. Casually very professional!!.
24 Jun, 2025

9.2 Superb
Gen T
New Zealand

Awesome trip on the Jaya
The dive guides made everyone feel very welcome and comfortable. The diving was amazing- the locations were varied and we saw a really good range of things. The food was great and we were never hungry.
Recommended for
Our dive guide, the locations and the food.
16 Jul, 2019

121 reviews

9.2 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Madison S
United States

5 Star Experience
The staff was absolutely amazing!! So knowledgable and personable, they truly made this an all encompassing experience. The boat itself was awesome, big enough to be comfortable, small enough to keep the trip personal. The diving was phenomenal, great marine life, and beautiful dive sites. We will definitely be back on board the Jaya soon!
Recommended for
Staff, boat size, diving
26 Aug, 2019

9.2 Superb
Sharon E
United States

Jaya's itinerary, guide to diver ratio and focus on safety are notable.
Wonderful experience, memorable sealife, excellent guides.
Recommended for
Dive guide to participant ratio. Focus on safety. Location, location, location!.
15 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
LI W
China

Professional dive guides
Exciting drift diving, see a lot of Manta, professional dive guides, familiar with each dive site, food is good.
Recommended for
Professional dive guides, caring service, see a lot of Manta
18 Sep, 2023

Translated from Chinese

Fabulous staff, crew, dives, food!
This is a high quality, no frills budget liveaboard. Delicious, authentic Indonesian food! Excellent professional staff and crew. Wonderful attention to dive details. Except for the boat itself, which is clean and functional and which also utilizes solar panels, cabins are tiny and mattresses are not comfortable. Thank god for airconditioning in the cabins. Wonderful dive sites!
Recommended for
Ratio of dive guides to participants. Quality of staff, so very helpful setting up equipment, gettimg us in and out of the tenders.. High regard for parricipant safety; excellent, tightly managed scheduling of dives, meals, downtime.
08 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Bin X
United States

Jaya Magic, Diving, Dolphins and the Best Crew at Sea
Fantastic Liveaboard Experience on the Jaya I just returned from an incredible 11-day, 10-night liveaboard adventure on the Jaya, and itexceeded every expectation. Rachel is truly the heart of the operation—an exceptional planner and the go-to problemsolver on the boat. She went above and beyond to adjust the schedule so I coulddisembark a day early, and I’m endlessly grateful for her care and flexibility. A special shout-out to Erika, who quite literally saved me when a strong current knockedout my mouthpiece. She was at my side instantly—swimming like a dolphin—calm, fast,and absolutely amazing. Eduard and Fandi are outstanding guides. They pointed out so much marine life I would have missed on my own: sharks, squid, electric clams etc. Their passion and expertise made every dive unforgettable. There were several guests on board who were returning for their third time—if that doesn’t tell you how special the Jaya is, nothing will. Highly recommend.
Recommended for
Dive, sharks, fish, reef. friendly dive guide, staff. well run boat.
24 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Philip N
Canada

Amazing diving, boat, and crew.
Our experience on the Jaya was amazing. This was the second liveaboard we have done, and although the first one was great too, this one was much better (destination, diving, boat, crew). Obviously everyone is here for the diving, and it was absolutely amazing. Every single dive we saw huge schools of fish and amazing coral reefs with tons of life which you start to take for granted by the end because it's always there! It's almost a bit overwhelming. We also saw oceanic and reef mantas on 3 separate dives which was awesome. On one of them, there were 4 different oceanic mantas circling the site for the entire dive with the biggest being around 5-6 metres wide. The dive sites were planned very well and the sheer amount of stuff to see was awesome. By the end of the trip, seeing something like a wobbegong shark wasn't even interesting anymore because we saw multiple on almost every dive! For our trip, the boat was under booked (only 6 out of max 14 guests) so we were upgraded to one of the double cabins with an en-suite bathroom. This was really nice, but the other cabins would have been fine as well. It's worth noting that the shower in the en-suite bathrooms is just a hose gun attached to the wall that you need to hold and rinse yourself off. It is not a traditional shower. Air conditioning in the rooms was so nice in the extremely humid Indonesian climate. I don't think I could have survived without it. The boat layout was really nice. The crew mentioned it had a semi-renovation during covid and it shows. With a separate dive deck to get ready and leave all your dive gear on as well as a rooftop deck in the sun and a huge shaded open air seating area where we spent most of our time eating meals and also relaxing because it was so nice with the breeze and very comfortable as well. I noticed that we seemed to be the only boat with an outdoor seating area like that and I think the others were missing out. The boat also has starlink internet which was nice if you want to upload photos and keep in touch with family, but my phone also had service most of the time as well. Because there were only 6 out of 14 max total guests on our trip, we had one dive guide per 2 people which was really nice and made the diving super efficient and easy. I believe they have a max of 4 guests per dive guide anyways though, so either way it would be fine. Our dive guide was very knowledgeable and a very competent diver. Never once felt unsafe and I trusted him completely. He always managed to find and point out small and large creatures I likely wouldn't have seen otherwise. He even managed to spot a blue ring octopus on our last dive which is very rare. He mentioned the last one he saw had been a year ago. In terms of gear, I rented everything on the boat with exception to mask, SMB, and computer which I brought myself. All of the gear was in respectable condition, and there were some surprising nice touches that you usually don't see with rental gear like premium mouthpieces for the regulators (usually its the most basic ones that scrape your gums), and for their rental computers they had shearwater perigrines! I have my own shearwater but if you don't have your own computer or just want to try out a shearwater one, this is extremely impressive to have available. There were no compasses on the SPG guages, so I would bring your own. On the dive deck, the crew was so much help. All you had to do was put your wetsuit, weight belt and boots on, and the crew would set up your tank/bcd/regs and help you put it on. Once you were suited up, they helped you into the dive tender ("scotchie" as they say in indonesia) and then you put on your fins and rolled off the boat once you reached the dive site. After the dive, they would pick you up just off the dive site, help you load all your gear into the tender, climb in and then head back to the boat. Once there, all you had to do was climb up the ladder. All of your dive gear was loaded back onto the boat by the
Recommended for
Amazing Diving. Friendly and knowledgeable dive guides. Interior boat design and chefs cooking.
22 Apr, 2025

9.2 Superb
Anita F
Australia

Fantastic trip diving Raja Ampat
Diving with black mantas. Mayhem, Melissa's Garden and Channel No 5 were my favourite dive sites. Never seen that many fish and a carpet of healthy corals. Best diving I have done in the past 20 years. The Jaya is a basic boat with no hot showers and shared bathrooms but if amazing diving is more important to you than luxury travel than I can highly recommend it. I would be happy to dive with the Jaya again. Fantastic diving, crew and passengers.
Recommended for
Oceanic and reef mantas, amazing corals and schools of fish
09 Sep, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Magnus L
Sweden

Liveaboard for people who care more about diving than amenities.
The people you meet and the great dive guides. Pygmy seahorse was also really cool.
Recommended for
Food, dive sites and affordability.
03 Mar, 2018

9.2 Superb
Christian M
Germany

Great liveaboard experience
Very well organized trip, suitable boat layout, helpful staff, great food offer, ...
Recommended for
Very well organized Liveaboard. Friendly & helpful staff. Delicious food.
05 May, 2025

9.2 Superb
lucas P
Argentina

Amazing Experience
Great diving experiences, we got to see everything we wanted in North Komodo.Te crew was great, divemasters did an amazing job. The price-Quality ratio was perfect.
Recommended for
Divemasters - Life - Crew
18 Sep, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Ghislain O
France

Wonderful diving trip
We saw a manta, jumping dolphins in the nature. It was a wonderful memory. All staffs are very friendly, pick up service / diving schedule was on time, well organized. Food / snack was delicious, no need cup noodles. It could be better to separate the toilet and shower room. And I know it could be hard to control but kill the cockroach could be better. Our dive guide Erica kept us safe in any situation and showed us Wobbegong shark, shrimp, Pipe fishes, etc. Local staffs shared with us their life stories like family, marriage, their further plan, it was a good chance to know their life. And please indicate clearly tips required on the price list to be more transparent& budget setting. it is indeed valuable unforgettable experience!
Recommended for
Diving, sun deck, island visiting
03 Dec, 2019

8.4 Very good
Alberto N
Switzerland

We were NOT on the Jaya, but Bajak
the great dives
Recommended for
great people, beautiful dives, beautiful places
13 Aug, 2022

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Rafal P
Poland

Great adventure
Great trop to the most remote dive sites, with superb crew
Recommended for
Food, diving spots,crew
26 Mar, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Marc S
Australia

Magic, just an awesome trip
Mantas and sharks and the awesome staff
Recommended for
The staff, the company and the diving
14 Sep, 2022

8.0 Very good
nosaka T
Japan

Don't get greedy and enjoy your cruise
The guide and crew were friendly and helpful.I was the only one who Japan the participation, but I really enjoyed interacting with the other divers.(Some English proficiency is required)In particular, the petit party on the last night was very exciting. (It was started by a diver, not a guide or crew.)There were places where the visibility was low, and there were times when there was a manta ray wait, but if you can find something to enjoy there, you won't have any regrets.There are sites with a strong current, so it is recommended to bring a current hook.There were other pleasures besides diving, such as visiting the places listed on the 100,000 rupiah bill and walking on the beach.
Recommended for
You can often see sharks and turtles, and you can see a lot of schools of fish. There is a power plug in the common area, making it easy to charge the camera. WiFi is connected all the time, making it easy to exchange photos with other divers.
14 Apr, 2025

Translated from Japanese

10 Exceptional
Sarah S
New Zealand

Outstanding crew, Dives and food. One of the best i have done.
My son and I had an amazing trip on Jaya, the crew and dive guides were outstanding and the locations chosen were mind blowing. Food was exceptional, i don't know how chef made that chicken so good and the tempeh may have me as a convert. The other guests were fun and like minded and we all had a great laugh on our downtime. Will treasure the memories.
Recommended for
Dive guides and Crew. Diving was exceptional and great local knowledge. Food and boat amenities were exceptional.
29 Jan, 2025

8.4 Very good
Patrick R
United States

great diving, crew, and staff but would recommend doing less than a week.
the marine life and dive sites were amazing! the food and boat crew were equally outstanding!
Recommended for
marine life, food, and people!
29 Jul, 2019

10 Exceptional
Andrea P
Italy

Perfect holiday
Great dove safari
Recommended for
Safety dives
21 Aug, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Thomas E
United Kingdom

Magical diving with top notch guides with solid value for money
Raja Ampat is magical. Some of the best diving and days I've ever had. The dive guides on Jaya were knowledgeable and highly skilled, able to guide photographers and wanderers with a friendly demeanour at all times The crew were always happy to interact and clearly took pride in providing a great service and making diving and preparation easy. Aside from the mantas, the pygmy seahorse, the sharks, the octopus, the batfish, the coral, the nemos, the cuttlefish, the wobbegong, the nudibranches and the barracuda. Jaya has comfortable chill areas to relax and socialise while spotting whales and dolphins between dives The cabins are basic but with air con and fresh sheets - but I slept like a log every night, maybe due to the action packed days.
Recommended for
The crew and guides were all excellent - made sure to make you feel at home and point out some hard to find wildlife. the food was plentiful and delicious. the itinerary was well managed with great variation in dive sites and deliberate efforts to dive with as few other boats as possible.
24 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Ashley M
United States

Incredible liveaboard experience
Our trip aboard Jaya was absolutely incredible. Coming from a several month trip where we had done several other liveaboards on fancier boats we immediately fell in love with Jaya and it went straight to the top of our list. The diving is unparalleled, the boat has incredible charm and the crew are fantastic. I plan to come back and will be trying to convince friends and family to do the same.
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Food.
09 Sep, 2025