JAYA

(3 customer reviews)

23m / 76ft MAX 14 PADI

PRICE PER DAY FROM USD 218

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At a glance:

Maximum of only 14 guests
Visits Komodo and Raja Ampat
Short, affordable cruises
Toured Komodo for over 14 years
Small dive groups

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The KLM Jaya offers budget-conscious divers liveaboard tours in Indonesia's famed Coral Triangle. The Jaya’s experienced captain has faithfully steered the 6 sail phinisi schooner for over 14 years around the waters of Komodo and Raja Ampat.

14 guests are accommodated in twin bed cabins with shared bathrooms, and double bed en-suite cabins. Your lower deck cabin will be well ventilated from the portholes and ceiling window. Individually controlled air conditioners and fans are available for your added comfort. A touch of luxury comes in the form of fresh, organic towels and linen.

The Jaya has benefitted from the experience of the same captain who will navigate you to the best sites with the most favourable conditions during your Indonesia diving tour. Your dive equipment is stored on the main deck, where there is dedicated space for your personal smaller items. Fresh water tanks are conveniently situated for you to rinse your all important camera gear.

The large shaded dining area is the place to meet fellow divers during meal times or between dives. Here is where you can swap diving stories, complete your log book, or gather for dive briefings. The sun deck is the perfect spot to relax on the large bean bags or sun mats.

If a no frills Indonesian liveaboard vacation where you can tour and dive some of the world’s best spots with an experienced team, is what you’re looking for, then this could be the option for you.

The KLM Jaya has 7 cabins, all located on the lower deck: 2 double bed cabins and 1 double/twin bed cabin, each with a private bathroom, and 4 twin bed cabins (each with 2 single beds) that share 2 bathrooms.

All the liveaboard cabins have:

Individually controlled air conditioning and fans
Portholes
Bathrooms have toilet, hand basin and cold water shower
Reading lights and space for luggage

100% Organic cotton bedding and towels
Life jackets and fire extinguishers
220V electricity supply with round 2-pin sockets - available 24-hrs per day

No. of bathrooms / showers - 5 / 5 - cold water

Raja Ampat National Park North & Central (7 Days / 6 Nights - 19 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Dampier Strait: Cape Kri, Mansuar, Yenbuba, Sawandarek, Arborek, Penemu, Fam Islands, Kawe, Gam, Manta Sandy. Arborek Village island visit, Penemu viewpoint, beach visit with flying foxes.

Day 1
Your Central and Northern Raja Ampat diving expedition begins as you board the Jaya liveaboard in Waisai. After settling into your comfortable cabin, join fellow divers for a comprehensive safety briefing and orientation. You'll prepare your gear and complete a check dive in calm local waters to ensure everything is perfectly adjusted. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax, explore the vessel, or enjoy the stunning island views. Delicious meals are served on the main deck throughout the day, culminating in sunset cocktails as you toast to the incredible diving adventures ahead.

Days 2-6
Each morning begins with an exciting dive briefing on the dive deck, where your cruise director selects sites based on conditions and group preferences. You'll explore world-famous locations like Cape Kri (home to the world record for fish species sightings), manta cleaning stations at Yenbuba, and the breathtaking reefs of the Fam Islands. The Dampier Strait's currents bring thrilling drift dives where you might encounter schooling barracuda and hunting tuna, while sheltered sites like Arborek reveal pygmy seahorses and techni-colour nudibranchs.
Between dives, relax on deck spotting dolphins or review your underwater photos of mantas gliding through cleaning stations and wobbegong sharks nestled in the coral.

Day 7
The final morning features one last magical dive, savouring every moment in these biodiverse waters. After rinsing and packing your gear, enjoy a leisurely cruise back to Waisai while exchanging contacts with new friends and reminiscing about reef sharks patrolling Penemu's walls or the incredible 'fish tornadoes' at Yanggefo. A light lunch is served before you disembark, taking with you unforgettable memories of Central Raja Ampat's underwater wonders and a camera full of incredible marine encounters for your journey back to Sorong.

Raja Ampat National Park South & Central (9 Days / 8 Nights - 21 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Misool: Love Lagoon, Boo, Farondi, Yilliet; Dampier Strait: Penemu, Gam, Cape Kri, Sardine Reef, Arborek, Sawandarek, Gam, Jef Fam, Manta Ridge. Snorkelling at Jellyfish Lake, Penemu viewpoint, beach visit for flying foxes.

Day 1
Board the Jaya liveaboard in Waisai and settle into your cabin. Attend a welcome briefing, prepare your dive gear, and complete a check dive to ensure everything is set for the week ahead. The rest of the day is yours to relax. Enjoy meals on the upper deck deck and toast to your dive adventure in Raja Ampat with sunset drinks before retiring for the night.

Days 2-8
Your days will follow a blissful rhythm of diving, dining, and relaxation. The cruise director selects dive sites based on conditions (currents, weather, and tides) and group preferences, ensuring unforgettable underwater experiences.
Discover the pristine coral walls, vibrant sponges, and swirling schools of fish of Misool and the Dampier Strait. A journey through the heart of marine biodiversity, where every dive reveals new wonders and every moment above water is just as magical. Expert guides will help spot hidden critters like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs, while majestic manta rays glide past cleaning stations. Keep an eye out for reef sharks, hunting barracuda, and clouds of anthias dancing in the current.
Between dives, recharge with delicious meals, swap stories with fellow divers, or simply soak in the stunning island views from the deck. Snorkel Jellyfish Lake to glide among harmless golden jellyfish in a surreal marine lake. Climb Penemu’s Viewpoint to a breathtaking panoramic vista over the archipelago. Visit Flying Fox Beach to witness fruit bats taking flight at dusk in a spectacular natural display.

Day 9
After a final morning dive, rinse and pack your gear as the Jaya sails back to Waisai. Take this time to capture last photos, exchange contacts with new friends, and reminisce over a light lunch before disembarking for your ferry to Sorong.

Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Ambon (11 Days / 10 Nights - 25 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Misool: Fabiacet, Farondi; Pulau Mandorang, Koon Island, Banda Islands: Karang Hatta, Pulau Run, Batu Kapal, Pulau Ai; Nusa Laut, Pulau Suanggi, Ambon. Snorkel Jellyfish Lake, visit to Love Lagoon, visit to Colonial Fort and Nutmeg Farm.

Day 1
Your 10-night Indonesian diving safari begins as you board the Jaya liveaboard. After settling into your cabin, attend a welcome briefing, set up your gear, and complete a check dive. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on deck, enjoying meals under the open sky, and toasting to your adventure with sunset drinks.

Days 2-10
Each day follows the perfect liveaboard rhythm: dive, eat, relax, repeat. Your cruise director selects sites based on conditions and group preferences, ensuring an unforgettable underwater journey. From muck diving in Ambon to pristine reefs, sheer walls, and volcanic seascapes in the Banda Sea's Ring of Fire.
Raja Ampat is the epicentre of global marine biodiversity and it delivers endless surprises, with endemic species and creatures straight from fish identification books. You will spot macro wonders such as pygmy seahorses, as well as rare creatures like wobbegongs and epaulette walking sharks. Pelagic action could include hammerheads, mantas, sea snakes, and (with luck) whales. Reef spectacles include schooling barracuda, tuna, and vibrant coral ecosystems.
Topside adventures include snorkelling the ethereal Jellyfish Lake, a sunset visit to the stunning Love Lagoon in Misool, and exploring a colonial fort and working nutmeg farm in the Banda Islands.

Day 11
After a final breakfast, disembark for your transfer, leaving with a logbook full of iconic dives and memories of the Banda Sea’s raw beauty.
Note: Itinerary may run in reverse. Confirm port details for your departure.

Banda Islands & Ambon (9 Days / 8 Nights - 22 Dives)

Trip highlights: turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Ambon Bay, Suanggi, Nusa Laut, Mammala, Banda Islands: Run, Ai, Karang Hatta, Batu Kapal, Banda Neira Harbour, Gunung Api, Gili Manuk. Optional Fort and Nutmeg Plantation tour.

Day 1
Your diving adventure in the Bansa Sea begins with a morning meet-up at Ambon Airport for transfer to the KLM Jaya liveaboard. After settling in, enjoy authentic Indonesian cuisine for lunch before completing a check dive in Ambon Bay's world-renowned muck diving sites. If no night dive is planned, unwind with a cold beer from the bar and get acquainted with your fellow divers as you prepare for the week ahead.

Days 2-8
This expedition blends world-class diving with cultural encounters and conservation opportunities in remote, pristine environments. The itinerary's flexibility allows for both thrilling pelagic encounters and intimate muck diving experiences, making it ideal for adventurous divers seeking to explore beyond the beaten path.
Each day's diving itinerary is carefully crafted by the cruise director and captain to showcase the region's best sites. This exploratory journey through the Banda Sea and Moluccas delivers spectacular dives on coral reefs that are full of marine life, from tiny critters to large pelagics. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and whales from the deck, while underwater you'll encounter massive schools of reef fish (damsels, anthias, soldierfish), endemic species like the Ambon scorpionfish, and potentially dogtooth tuna, sea snakes, and mobula rays. Highlights include Pulau Suanggi (hammerhead territory) and Karang Hatta (dramatic walls with exciting fish action).
Between dives, enjoy 3 hearty daily meals with beverage options. The eco-conscious crew organises beach cleanups (guest participation welcome), and you might join impromptu football matches with locals or hike to breathtaking viewpoints. One afternoon is reserved for exploring Banda Neira's colonial fort and historic nutmeg plantations.

Day 9
On the final morning, share breakfast and farewells with new friends before transferring to Ambon Airport, concluding your journey through some of Indonesia's most spectacular and biodiverse waters.

[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

Your days onboard the Jaya follow a perfect rhythm of diving, dining, and relaxation.
* Mornings begin with a light 6:30 am breakfast of cereal, fresh fruit, and juice, fuelling up for the first dive at 7 am.
* After exploring vibrant reefs, a hearty 9 am breakfast awaits - think fluffy pancakes, eggs cooked to order, sausages, and tropical fruits.
* The adventure continues with a 10:30 an dive, followed by a midday buffet lunch at 12:30 pm featuring Indonesian and Western dishes like crispy chicken, grilled seafood, tofu/tempeh, and colourful salads.
* A 2:30 pm dive leads into afternoon snack time (4:30 pm) with sweet and savoury bites like banana fritters or muffins.
* As the sun dips, choose between a land excursion or night dive at 6 pm, then unwind over an 8 pm dinner of seafood, pasta, or comforting soups, especially welcome after night dives.

Throughout the day, the upper deck dining area on the liveaboard serves as a hub for meals and camaraderie, with drinks (soft beverages, beer, and more) available for purchase.

"Very experienced guide but dives were low challenging. Low time spent for booking, no problems with payment " - Riccardo Zalla, Italia, 9 May 2023 ...

"Excellent. The service was superb. The dives excellent. Loved it all! Thank you. " - Stephanie Lewis, USA, 26 December 2019 ...

"Excellent staff, diving knowledge and safety Good food although cabins are basic and toilets are not good at all Overall good value for money and considering how good they know the diving stuff, I would repeat with them" - Jordi Rivas, Switzerland, 19 January 2019 ...

DEPARTURE SCHEDULE & PRICES

MORE TRIP DETAILS

Dive experience: For Cenderawasih Bay, Ambon and Banda safaris - minimum requirement is advanced with 25 logged dives. All other safaris - Open Water with 4 dives. If you have less than 30 logged dives and haven't dived in the last 12 months, a refresher dive is mandatory.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English and Indonesian-speaking divemaster(s) (max 4 divers per DM), torch for night dives, tanks, weights and weightbelts, all taxes.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (incl. dive computer: USD 36 per day), dive insurance, hotel or airport transfers, Raja Ampat (park fees USD 92, diving fees USD 31, and port fees USD 100), Komodo (park fees (USD 18 per day Monday - Saturday, and USD 22 per day Sundays and public holidays, and port fees USD 70). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash - USD, and IDR, credit card).

Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, transfers from Sorong airport/Meridien hotel to the boat (USD 50 per person one way), transfers from Labuan Bajo airport to the boat (USD 10 per person one way). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Raja Ampat: The KLM Jaya liveaboard departs from Waisai in West Papua. You can fly directly to Sorong from Jakarta, Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. From Bali there are convenient connections via Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. We will help you arrange return domestic flights between Bali or Jakarta and Sorong. There is an optional VIP transfer service from Sorong Airport to the ferry and on to the port in Waisai. Meet at 07:30 hrs to make the 9:00 ferry. Guests already in Waisai meet at the Marine Park Office in Waisai harbor at 11:00 hrs. It is recommended to arrive one day before departure. If your cruise ends in Waisai you will disembark after lunch and in time for the ferry at 14:00 hrs. Expected time of arrival back in Sorong is 16:00 hrs.
Komodo: Labuan Bajo is the departure port for the Jaya's Komodo trips. Meeting point is the Scuba Republic office on the main street, Jalan Soekarno Hatta, in Labuan Bajo. It is advised that guests arrive one day prior to the start of their cruise to complete their paperwork and arrange equipment rental (if required) at the office between 14:00-16:00 hrs. Guests on 4D/3N trips taking the speedboat transfer to the Jaya (day 4 of the 7 day trip), MUST come to the Scuba Republic office in town on the day before the trip departure for check-in. On the day of departure, all guests meet at the office at 08:00 hrs for bag drop and check-in. Meet again at the office at 10:00 hrs for boarding. Domestic flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo is approximately 1 hour. Disembark between 12 noon - 3 pm.
Cenderawasih Bay: Fly direct to the port of Manokwari (from Jakarta or via Makassar or Sorong), the port of Nabire (via Ambon or Manokwari) or the port of Biak (via Makassar). Ambon: Fly direct to Ambon from Jakarta (or from Sorong or Surabaya).
For more details, including airlines, see our travel information section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 10:00 hrs on the last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: 10% off the published price

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 75% for their own cabin.

Dive clubs and group discounts: 5% for groups of 6+ participants.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): 5% discount on individual prices.

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