Jaya, Indonesia

Name: Best of Dampier (Waisai - Waisai)
Start: 2027-02-23
End: 2027-03-01
Location: Indonesia

9.2 Superb

Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 251 / 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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28 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,960

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06 Dec

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,960

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14 Dec

7 Days / 6 Nights

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$ 1,960

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22 Dec

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$ 1,960

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30 Dec

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$ 1,960

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09 Jan

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,960

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17 Jan

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,960

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26 Jan

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 2,770

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06 Feb

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,960

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14 Feb

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$ 1,960

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23 Feb

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,960

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04 Mar

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 2,770

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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, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (Rp2,000,000), Port Fees ($140).

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

7.9
Crew

9.3
Food

9.9
Diving

9.7
Value

9.2

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

10 Exceptional
Tabea B
Germany

From the first step on the boat till the very end we had an amazing time on the Jaya. The whole Crew was super friendly, helpful, funny and the dive instructors took care of us so well while diving. T
Seeing Mantas Doplhins that were swimming parallel with our boat for 5 Minutes Lots of healthy coral Great variety of fishis
Recommended for
The well trained dive instructors, the well thought trough programme, the delicious food
03 May, 2024

10 Exceptional
Anthony S
Canada

Speechless, absolutely the best.
May be I was just lucky, but this liveaboard (I have been to countless), all guests, all crew and everything is just perfect for the value.
Recommended for
Tidy, organized, value
01 Mar, 2023

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

9.2 Superb
Eva S
Germany

Great Trip
Great dive guides showed us in small groups the different reefs. Everything very professional prepared and super friendly staff.
Recommended for
Dive Guides, Organisation, Food
26 Jul, 2019

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

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

9.6 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

9.6 Exceptional
Hannah V
United States

The best.
Such an incredible trip. The Jaya crew and divemasters were very welcoming and also so fun. The food was incredible and they catered to different dietary restrictions without compromising on quality of food. The boat was simple but comfortable and well organized. The diving was amazing. I had a bit of trouble with equipment and they were prepared and quick to fix it. Best diving trip I've ever been on.
Recommended for
The crew and divemasters, the food, the diving
12 Apr, 2024

10 Exceptional
Andrea P
Italy

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

122 reviews

9.2 Superb
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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

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

9.2 Superb
Ke Li C
Australia

Amazing crew and diving
The highlights were the diving (it was absolutely amazing, and the currents were fun!), as well as the crew who were very professional, fun and friendly.
Recommended for
Diving, crew, food
05 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Sandra P
Germany

Magnificent liveaboard in Raja Ampat!!
Beautiful liveaboard with great dive spots. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The shore excursions provide variety between dives. Everything is perfectly prepared and planned.
Recommended for
Organization. Boat and staff. Food and dives.
12 Mar, 2026

Translated from German

8.4 Very good
Franco R
Argentina

Great trip, great passagers
The onboard Is beautifull but if you love dive can do the same points even doing more dives and cheaper from the village Labuan Bajo. Go on board Is not necesary in Komodo and Rinca
Recommended for
Have a tasty food, the ship Is confortable and, luckly, was a beautifull pasaggers and crew
21 Aug, 2019

10 Exceptional
Lior S
Germany

It was awesome!
Diving in such a beautiful place like Komodo island and experience the marine life and the great fish species. Jaya crew and also the facilities of the boat were no less than amazing!
Recommended for
The crew, the dives and the food!!
05 Sep, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Eileen D
United States

Amazing Experience
Met some amazing people, and shared a wonderful adventure
Recommended for
great people, amazing aquatic life, lovely time
14 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
Marco H
Switzerland

Fantastic week in Raja Ampat
Had a fantastic week of diving in Raja Ampat. The crew and dive guides have a lot of energy and are very passionate about diving. They are super friendly and will do everything to make your stay as good as possible! They care about safety on the diving and the boat was in very good condition.
Recommended for
Dive guides, friendliness, Food, comfort
13 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
TAIJI O
Japan

one of best dive
Great guide and crew, we had a fun and friendly time off. Since there were not many guests in a month, I had a private room, thank you.
Recommended for
Manta rays, wobigon sharks, and the Blue Ring Octopus
17 May, 2023

Translated from Japanese

9.6 Exceptional
Nicholas N
United States

Most of the divers had been on trips with Jaya before
Fantastic time aboard the Jaya, many of the divers were on their second or third trip with the boat which speaks to how good of an experience it is. Great for experiencing Raja Ampat!
Recommended for
Dive sites, the crew/divers and the cost
12 Dec, 2022

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

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
Melissa T
Singapore

Great budget LOB option
Pros: - Excellent dive guides (Rachel and Erika) who were experienced, empathetic and perfectly balanced friendly/professional. They were very knowledgeable about diving and every dive site, patient with questions and needs of divers of different levels. I felt very safe with them and 2 female leads are a nice perk as a solo female traveller! - F&B was varied and took into account dietary requirements. There are soft drinks/beers you can purchase on board. Generally delicious Indonesian dishes with rice/noodles, meats and veg. We also had snacks between dives, never went hungry! - Boat was spacious with enough lounging areas (indoor/outdoor) to suit a larger group Cons: - Shower set up in the en suite is a bum gun with fixed pressure rather than a shower head. Good for rinsing off, less so for a shower. FYI: - Komodo dragon visit isn't included as part of the trip and we did it as an exception (thank you team!). It is an excursion pre/post trip but you will need to have a night in Labuan Bajo to do that. It was good to see the dragons, but not at all a highlight, especially compared to the incredible dives we had.
Recommended for
Dive guides, crew, Komodo
09 Oct, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Adrian S
Switzerland

Trip of a lifetime, cool group and cool dives
I had an amazing time on Jaya. The trip was very well organized, I enjoyed all the activities on and off board. The diving was spectacular and so were the land visits we did. We had a really fun group that paired also well with the guides. Rachel, Erika, Fandi and Ed our dive guides made sure we had great experiences under water and everyone sticked to the explained safety rules. I will definitely be back on Jaya!
Recommended for
Overall comfort. Dive sites & guides. Cool crowd.
06 Dec, 2025

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

9.6 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

8.8 Fabulous
Alina R
Germany

Bandasea Safari
We had a wonderful stay on board the Jaya (Ambon-Banda-Ambon). Enthusiastic dive guides (Rachel and Erica), dive breefings and dive sites. The days were well organised and everything was well explained. Small groups per guide. Good food (vegan and glutenfree was possible) and a very friendly and helpful crew. The general area of the boat is quite nice. If you have a lower deck cabin, the bathroom is shared. There are also cabins with private bathroom in the front. Would definitely book with Scuba Republic again. The rental equipment (only rented BCD + Reg) was in good shape.
Recommended for
Hammerheads, Blue Marlin, Makro Diving
22 Nov, 2023

9.2 Superb
Sharon E
United States

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

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

9.6 Exceptional
Mira M
Germany

A truly wonderful week.
Everything from pickup until drop off was perfectly organised, the whole crew very friendly and competent and the dives were just amazing.
Recommended for
The crew, the dives & the food.
30 Nov, 2019