Malaillo Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Great food and top-notch staff. Really well appointed boat.”
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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- 9.3 Superb
- 18 Verified Reviews Only people who have booked through LiveAboard.com and joined the trip can write a review.
- Vessel 9.0
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Daniel G
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United States
Great boat, crew, and company
Great food and top-notch staff. Really well appointed boat.
- Recommended for
- Amazing food. Extremely friendly and professional staff. Clean & well appointed rooms.
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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
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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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Frédéric L
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France
Perfect diving cruise: top organization and unforgettable underwater encounters
An unforgettable experience from start to finish! The dive sites were nothing short of spectacular, with magical encounters underwater — including majestic manta rays and night dives full of life and mystery. The crew was amazing: always available, attentive and caring, taking care of every detail so that we could fully enjoy our stay. Everything was perfectly organized, from the equipment to the briefings, including the safety and conviviality on board. A perfectly managed and emotional liveaboard – definitely recommend!
- Recommended for
- Guide and crew. Sites. The quality of the meals.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jayme G
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Canada
Perfect trip!
The staff really go above and beyond on this liveaboard. The boat itself was beautiful with lots of areas to relax. and the cabins are very spacious. The food was also delicious! The way the dive platform / tenders are set up it makes getting in and out of the water very easy.
- Recommended for
- Exceptional service from the staff. Dives were organized well and getting from the boat to the water was easy. The food was amazing.
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- 7.6 Good
- VINCENT T
- 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
- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Serin K
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South Korea
Amazing boat for diving
Beautiful underwater environment and very diving focused itinerary! If you solely want to focus on diving, this boat will be perfect.
- Recommended for
- Amazing underwater environment. Professional diving guides and team. Well organized operation.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Anouk M
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Netherlands
Amazing experience
Had an amazing time sailing with Malaillo. The staff makes sure everything is taken care off and run the extra mile to make it an unforgettable experience. Good variety of divesites and experienced diveguides. Very good price/quality ratio
- Recommended for
- Amazing staff. Variety of food. Wonderfull diving.
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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.
