Malaillo Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Overall experience was fabulous. The crew greeted is with a song upon entry to the boat. Wonderful, hospitable service with great …”
Highlights
Malaillo is a 45-meter (147-foot) phinisi liveaboard accommodating 14 guests across 7 cabins: 3 doubles and 4 twins, all with private en-suite bathrooms, and individually controlled air conditioning. Spread across 3 decks, the cabins offer ample natural light and sea views, with the master suite on the upper deck. Guests can relax in various social spaces, including a cozy indoor lounge, open-air dining areas, and a large sun deck perfect for soaking up the Indonesian sunshine.
Divers benefit from a dedicated dive deck with personal gear stations, refillable tanks, and easy access to dive tenders. There is also a fully equipped, air-conditioned camera room for preparing underwater photography. Between dives, guests enjoy delicious cuisine served in indoor or al fresco dining areas, and unwind on the hammock deck, in the bow’s chill-out zone, or on a sun lounger with a drink in hand.
The Malaillo offers curated itineraries across Indonesia's legendary dive regions, from the manta-filled waters of Komodo to the macro wonderland of Alor, the remote Banda Sea, and the biodiversity hotspot of Raja Ampat. Trips range from 7 to 13 days with up to 33 dives, and often include land excursions such as cultural encounters in Alor or hikes to stunning viewpoints. Expect encounters with hammerhead sharks, manta rays, sea snakes, reef sharks, and even blue whales—plus unforgettable reefscapes, volcanic islands, and rich local heritage above and below the surface.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge ($120-300 / trip), National Park Fees ($80-185 / trip), Port Fees ($80-110 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear ($65 / day), Snorkel Gear ($19 / day), Laundry / Pressing Services ($3-5 / item), WiFi internet ($16).
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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Malaillo Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- 19 Verified Reviews Only people who have booked through LiveAboard.com and joined the trip can write a review.
- Vessel 8.9
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.5
- Value 8.8
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- 7.6 Good
- VINCENT T
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United States
Komodo dive trip
Overall experience was fabulous. The crew greeted is with a song upon entry to the boat. Wonderful, hospitable service with great Indonesian spirit. Good variety of food, but vegan options were limited to a few. Everything was scheduled to the letter and they were extremely efficient. I highly recommend this boat because of its crew and their professionalism!
- Recommended for
- Service and crew- They catered to your every need with a smile.. Ship- Amazing ship that was beautiful and soacious. Diving- Superior diving in Komodo seeing a variety amount of sea animals and coral.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ann-Sophie H
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Germany
An indescribable journey - I'll be back!
The boat is big and the cabins are very clean. Due to the small number of people, it runs very well. The food was also delicious and individual needs were also catered for.The crew is really great - always courteous. Everything was really taken from us.When diving alone, we only had to put on and take off our suits.I took my own equipment with me, but the rental equipment made a good impression. The dives were indescribable. Quite demanding, too. I had little experience with currents before, but our guide Adam took great care of me and I felt safe at all times (there are also GPS transmitters for emergencies). The dives are also individually adapted, i.e. there was always an alternative diving route in strong currents, which was a little more protected.The Komodo route is really great, sometimes we were the only liveaboard in some places (especially in the south).I thought it was great that there are a maximum of 14 guests on board, which made everything very individual.As already written, the crew was really great. They made this trip unforgettable. I will definitely recommend this boat in my private environment and will come back for a different route.Makasi!! 🤿
- Recommended for
- The dives. The crew. The boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- hsiangtsuan C
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Taiwan
Wonderful
My trip with Malaillo in Komodo was amazing! The crew and dive guides were highly professional, the diving was breathtaking, and the food was delicious. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Indonesia!
- Recommended for
- Professional diving guides. Smooth diving operation process. Good service.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Gabriele C
- Germany
Fantastic diving trip that unfortunately ended too quickly.
Transfers have worked out perfectly. The team took good care of us all around and was always courteous and helpful. Safety came first, and therefore not all dive sites that had been planned could be approached. We were informed about all steps well and in good time.The selected dive sites varied, which I really liked.
- Recommended for
- The team on board. Diving operation. Dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Paolo G
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Italy
Enthusiastic
Beautiful dive cruise with attention to people by the whole crew. Very good guides and thrilling dives Clean and well-kept boat. Very good food
- Recommended for
- The crew. Organization. Attention to detail.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Adam F
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Poland
highly recommend
Great boat, excellent food, amazing dive site, and above all, amazing crew and divers. Thank you for a wonderful time.
- Recommended for
- Boat. Crew. Dive spots.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Peter H
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Australia
A lovely trip to the spice islands
We had a very relaxed 11 day dive cruise and were exploring a new corner of the un-discovered ocean world in the northern spice islands. Good diving and great company made for memorable time.
- Recommended for
- The friendliness and helpfulness of the crew was outstanding. Our cabin was spacious and comfortable. Operations and space on the dive deck were good.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Philipp H
- Italy
Malaillo is a ship that can only inspire every diver.
The wooden ship is a dream, the team keeps the boat in good shape. Diving caters to the needs of the guests. You feel fully cared for all around. Fantastic the drinks after each dive, the food wonderful. Hot chocolate after every night dive, what more could you want. The whole team on board treats every guest with friendliness and after a short time on board you feel like you have arrived in a family. Nature and the environment are looked at, no plastic on board. Just perfect. Anytime again Malaillo!!
- Recommended for
- Dive sites thoughtfully chosen. Service and friendliness. Atmosphere on board.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pascal M
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Switzerland
Perfect cruise - better than expected
Welcome on board... All the dives Fantastic food Quality of our room and bathroom Lots of space, great deck Very professional team and course director
- Recommended for
- Crew. Boat - clean, confortable and beautiful. Diving sites - lots of sharks, turtles and Mantas.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alice W
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United Kingdom
An amazing week in Komodo
My boyfriend and I had an amazing 7-night stay on Malaillo in the Komodo Islands in August. The boat is beautiful, with spacious communal areas to relax between dives. The master cabin was roomy and we loved the view. The crew are all lovely and were a huge part of what made the trip so memorable. The diving obviously forms a major part of the experience - the marine life is incredible and the dive guides were excellent, which was particularly important given the currents and risks diving in the area. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Malaillo and hope to book again in the future!
- Recommended for
- Crew. Luxury. Diving.
