Gaya Baru Indah Itinerary

Raja Ampat to Banda Sea

12 days / 11 nights

About Gaya Baru Indah

  • Intimate, small group setting with a maximum of eight guests onboard
  • Itineraries exploring the best diving of Raja Ampat and beyond
  • Explore stunning reefs and encounter exceptional marine life
  • Small dive groups, free nitrox, and expert local guiding

Gaya Baru Indah phinisi offers intimate and adventurous liveaboard safaris in some of Indonesia's top diving destinations - Raja Ampat, Banda Sea and Cenderawasih Bay. You'll love this boat's small group setting with a relaxed social ambience, and just a handful of guests onboard. Designed for diving, the boat has custom tenders, free nitrox, up to four dives a day and four divers per guide. A choice of bespoke itineraries allows you to explore frontier diving destinations like the Banda Sea, or combine Raja Ampat itineraries for the ultimate diving adventure.

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Itinerary details

12 days / 11 nights
29
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary combining Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
  • Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
  • Explore Pulau Koon, Nusa Laut and Suangi
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
  • Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
  • Visit a village, museum and 17th century fort on Banda Neira
  • Dive the remote Daram Island group
  • Night dives included in the itinerary

Day 1:
The crew will transfer the Guests from the airport or hotel to the ship. After a nice Welcome briefing by our Cruise Director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place - before embarking. Guests can familiarise themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.

Days 2-10:
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.

Day 11:
The final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives - sail back to the harbour.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

10:00am

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

02:00pm

Ambon

Pattimura Airport: AMQ

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