Gaya Baru Indah Liveaboard, Indonesia

Intimate phinisi that offers adventurous diving adventures with just eight guests onboard

from$293 /day

per person

Overview

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.

Number of cabins:4
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:4:1
Group booking discounts

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5Feb 2025
7D / 6N
Raja Ampat: North and Central (Waisai) 6N
18 dives
from $2,050
Overview
Length of trip 7 days / 6 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
05 Feb 2025
12:00 PM
Waisai
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
11 Feb 2025
12:00 PM
Waisai
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Land excursions

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - IDR1,850,000 per person
Port fees
Fuel surcharge - US$20 per day per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 75%
Gratuities
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$120 per trip
Transfers

Highlights
Circular trip around the best sites in north and central Raja Ampat
Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
Dive the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
Spot a Santa Claus pygmy seahorse
Search for a walking shark (epaulette shark) on a night dive
Day 1:
Check-in on board in Waisai harbor between 10:00 and 12:00. The ferry that departs from Sorong at 9:00 and arrives in Waisai at 11:00 will be ok to meet us on the ship. Have a welcome drink; we will show you your cabin, arrange, and check your dive gear. Have lunch on board. Departure from Waisai harbor at 13:00. We reach our first dive site in the afternoon and have the first dive of the cruise. Enjoy the sunset on board and have dinner at 19:00.

Day 2:
3 dives: Lalosi, Citrus Ridge, Yeben Shallows, go to Aljui Bay.

Day 3:
3 dives: Pearl Jam, Chanel No.5, Wofoh Red patch Wall, landtour to the Aljui Bay Pearl Farm, go to Pianyemo.

Day 4:
4 dives: Keruo Channel, Galaxy, Melissa’s Garden, Night dive: Keruo Night Dive, landtour to Pianyemo Island and view point, go to Citrus Ridge.

Da 5:
4 dives: Mayhem, Arborek Jetty, Sawandarek Jetty, landtour Sawandarek, Night dive: Swandarek Jetty.

Day 6:
3 dives: Cape Kri, Sardine Reef, Blue Magic, landtour Mioskon beach.

Day 7:
We enjoy a leisurely cruise through the island group to reach Waisai harbour by 12:00. This allows time to catch the 14:00 ferry to Sorong.

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

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
50% deposit - required to secure reservation.
50% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel 30 days or more prior to the start of the cruise, the cancellation fee is 50% of the total cost of the cruise. This equals the loss of the 50% deposit paid.
If you cancel 29 days or less prior to the start of the cruise, a cancellation fee of 100% of the total cost of your cruise is charged.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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17Feb 2025
10D / 9N
Raja Ampat South (Waisai) 9N
25 dives
from $2,920
Overview
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 25
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
17 Feb 2025
12:00 PM
Waisai
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
26 Feb 2025
12:00 PM
Waisai
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Land excursions

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - IDR1,850,000 per person
Port fees
Fuel surcharge - US$20 per day per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 75%
Gratuities
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$120 per trip
Transfers

Highlights
Circular itinerary incorporating the best sites in southern Raja Ampat
Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays in Raja Ampat
Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
Dive the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
Explore the macro-laden black sands of Batanta Island
Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
Search for Pontoh’s pygmy seahorse at Mioskon
Look for a walking shark (epaulette shark) on a night dive

Day 1:
Check-in on board in Waisai harbour between 10:00 and 12:00. The ferry that departs from Sorong at 9:00 and arrives in Waisai at 11:00 will be ok to meet us on the ship. Have a welcome drink; we will show you your cabin, arrange, and check your dive gear. Have lunch on board. Departure from Waisai harbour at 13:00. We reach our first dive site in the afternoon and have the first dive of the cruise. Enjoy the sunset on board and have dinner at 19:00.

Day 2
Pulau Dayang: dive 1: Wall Southern Quadrant, dive 2: Manta Point, 12:30 go to Daram (Misool).

Day 3:
Dive Daram, 1. Andiamo, 2. Warna Berwana, 3. The Candy Store. Go to Yellit. Landtour to Yellit Beach.

Day 4:
Dive: 1. Boo Windows, 2. Puri Pinnacle, 3. Juliette, 4. Night Dive: Romeo.

Day 5:
Dive: 1. Magic Mountain; 2. Nudi Rock; 3. Whale Rock. Go to Wayil Batan.

Day 6:
Dive: 1. Barracuda Rock, 2. Neptun Fan Sea, 3. Dunia Kecil, 4. Night Dive: The Night Club.

Day 7:
Dive: 1. Four Kings, 2. Orange Peel, 3. Toblerone Go to Balbulol.

Day 8:
Balbulol: 1. Love Potion No. 9, 2. Plateau or jellyfish lake. 12:30 go to Dampier Strait.

Day 9:
Dampier Strait: 1. Sawandarek; 2. Cape Kri; 3. Blue Magic. Go to Mioskon Beach.

Day 10:
We enjoy a leisurely cruise through the island group, reaching the Waisai harbour by 12:00. This allows time to catch the 14:00 ferry to Sorong.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
50% deposit - required to secure reservation.
50% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel 30 days or more prior to the start of the cruise, the cancellation fee is 50% of the total cost of the cruise. This equals the loss of the 50% deposit paid.
If you cancel 29 days or less prior to the start of the cruise, a cancellation fee of 100% of the total cost of your cruise is charged.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Cabins

Twin cabin
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

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Gaya Baru Indah Liveaboard, Indonesia

Overview

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Raja Ampat: North and Central (Waisai) 6N

Departure

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Raja Ampat South (Waisai) 9N

Departure

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Twin cabin

Double cabin

Reviews

Corrado P

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