Gaya Baru Indah
Indonesia · Liveaboard★ 8.9
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- Liveaboard
- Built / renovated
- 2013
- Cabins
- 4
Highlights
- Traditional phinisi experience
- Dive the top sites of Indonesia
About Gaya Baru Indah
Sail the storied waters of Indonesia aboard the Gaya Baru Indah, a traditional phinisi offering a budget-friendly way to explore Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay. Built in 2013, this 27m boat keeps things intimate with a maximum of 8 guests and dive groups limited to 4 divers per guide — with free Nitrox included at no extra charge.
Diving the Four Kings
Departing from Waisai on Waigeo Island, the classic 7-night route cruises the Dampier Strait, West Waigeo, Aljui Bay and the Pianyemo islands, taking in roughly 18 dives across some of Indonesia's finest sites, including the Banda Sea. Expect hard coral reefs with occasional soft and black coral, and large schools of Trevally, Barracuda, Fuselier and Surgeonfish. Manta Rays and sharks — among them the bottom-dwelling Wobbegong — are spotted regularly.
Back on board, four air-conditioned seaview cabins, a shaded dive deck with rinse hoses and a separate camera rinse, an indoor saloon, library and observation deck round out a boat custom built for diving. Advanced Open Water certification with 30 logged dives is required.
Routes & departures
Waisai - Waisai10 nights
- 1Day 1
Diving and Activities: Check in from 11:00–13:00, 15:00 check dive at Sawandarek Jetty, departure to Pulau Dayang (Batanta) Night/Malam: Pulau Batanta
- 2Day 2
Diving and Activities: Pulau Batanta — Dive 1: Dayang South Wall, Dive 2: Dayang North or Dayang East; 12:30 go to Daram Islands (Misool) Night/Malam: At sea
- 3Day 3
Diving and Activities: Daram — 1. Andiamo, 2. Batu Berwana, 3. The Candy Store; go to Yellit Island Night/Malam: Anchored at Yellit
- 4Day 4
Diving and Activities: 1. Puri Pinnacle, 2. Boo Windows or Boo East, 3. Juliette, 4. Night Dive: Romeo Night/Malam: Anchored at Yellit
- 5Day 5
Diving and Activities: 1. Magic Mountain, 2. Nudi Rock, 3. Whale Rock; go to Neptune Fan Sea Night/Malam: Anchored at Neptun Fan Sea
- 6Day 6
Diving and Activities: 1. Neptune Fan Sea, 2. Four Kings, 3. Barracuda Rock, 4. Night Dive: Barracuda Rock; go to Kaleidoscope Night/Malam: Anchored at Kaleidoscope
- 7Day 7
Diving and Activities: 1. Kaleidoscope, 2. Pele’s Playground, 3. FUBAR; go to Balbulol Night/Malam: Anchored at Balbulol
- 8Day 8
Diving and Activities: Balbulol — 1. Love Potion No. 9, 2. Plateau, boat tour at Balbulol Lagoon; 12:30 go to Batanta South Night/Malam: At sea
- 9Day 9
Diving and Activities: Batanta South — 1. Reflection Reef, 2. Convergence, 3. Night Dive: Sawandarek Jetty Night/Malam: Anchored at Sawandarek
- 10Day 10
Diving and Activities: Departure from Sawandarek at 08:00, arrival in Waisai at 12:00 Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat, divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans, to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and epaulet sharks inhabit these waters too. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. (
Sorong - Ambon12 nights
- 1Day 1
Activity: Pickup and check-in on Gaya Baru Indah, departure from Sorong to Daram Islands, Misool Night: At sea
- 2Day 2
Activity: 3 dives in Daram: Andiamo, Warna Berwarna, The Candy Store, then travel to Yellit Night: At anchor, Yellit.
- 3Day 3
Activity: 4 dives: Puri Pinnacles, Nudi Rock, Juliette, night dive: Romeo Night: At anchor, Yellit.
- 4Day 4
Activity: 4 dives: Neptune’s Fan Sea, Four Kings, Barracuda Rock, night dive: Barracuda Rock. Night: At anchor.
- 5Day 5
Activity: 2 dives: Boo Windows, Magic Mountain, departure to Pulau Pisang. Night: At sea.
- 6Day 6
Activity: 2 dives at Pulau Pisang: Lighthouse, T-Bone Reef, departure to Pulau Koon. Night: At sea.
- 7Day 7
Activity: 3 dives in Pulau Koon, departure to Pulau Hatta (Banda Islands Group). Night: At sea.
- 8Day 8
Activity: 2 dives in Pulau Hatta: Karang Hatta, Hammerhead Point, departure to Banda Neira. Night: At anchor in Banda Neira.
- 9Day 9
Activity: 3 dives in Banda Neira, visit the town, and have a restaurant dinner. Night: At anchor in Banda Neira.
- 10Day 10
Activity: 4 dives in Banda Neira, departure to Pulau Suanggi. Night: At anchor, early departure.
- 11Day 11
Activity: 3 dives at Pulau Suanggi, departure to Nusa Laut. Night: At sea.
- 12Day 12
Activity: 1 dive at Nusa Laut (ends at 08:00), departure to Ambon, ETA Ambon 18:00. Night: At the hotel in Ambon. Marine Life: Expect seasonal schools of hammerhead sharks, along with sightings of whales, Mola Mola, dogtooth tuna, sailfish, and other pelagic species, plus rich reefs and vibrant coral gardens found only in these remote Banda Sea islands. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. (*) The itinerary description is provided by the boat operator. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only, and the exact route and sites visited may change based on local regulations, gu
Ambon - Sorong12 nights
What's included
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ Environment Tax
- ✓ Port Fees
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Tea & Coffee
- ✓ Welcome Cocktails
- ✓ Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals)
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Diving Package
- ✓ Nitrox
- ✓ Land Excursions
- ✓ Snorkel Gear
- ✓ Beach Towels
- ✓ Cabin Towels
- ✓ Complimentary Toiletries
- ✓ Deck Towels
Facilities & amenities
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