Experience Indonesia's underwater wonders on an intimate phinisi adventure.
Navigating Indonesia's biodiverse waters, Gaya Baru Indah provides a focused liveaboard experience aboard a traditional phinisi. The Indonesian archipelago functions as a massive natural channel, directing enormous volumes of Pacific Ocean water south into the Indian Ocean. This constant, nutrient-rich flow sustains a complex web of marine ecosystems. The region's active geology contributes to a …
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Dining aboard the Gaya Baru Indah is a delightful affair, with three freshly prepared meals served daily. The menu features a delicious blend of traditional Indonesian and familiar Western cuisine, designed to satisfy diverse palates. In addition to the main meals, a variety of snacks are provided throughout the day to keep guests energized between dives. The crew is highly accommodating of dietary needs, offering vegetarian options as standard and making every effort to cater to specific requests such as vegan meals or other food allergies, which can be noted during the booking process. Complimentary drinking water, tea, and coffee are always available.
The Gaya Baru Indah offers exceptional diving experiences across Indonesia's most renowned sites, including Raja Ampat, Triton Bay, and the Banda Sea. Raja Ampat is celebrated for its incredible biodiversity, boasting vibrant coral reefs, a profusion of fish species, and frequent sightings of manta rays and various shark species, including the highlight of whale sharks on certain itineraries. Dive groups are kept deliberately small, with a maximum of four divers per guide, ensuring personalized attention and an uncrowded underwater experience. Night dives are a regular feature, adding an exciting dimension to the daily diving schedule. The vessel provides a shaded dive deck equipped with ample individual gear storage and dedicated rinse tanks, including a separate area for underwater camera equipment. Nitrox is supplied free of charge for certified divers, allowing for extended bottom times and more dives.
VAT · Port Fees
Fuel Surcharge (20 USD per day) · National Park Fees (110 USD per trip)
Airport transfers are an optional extra, costing 50 USD per trip. Guests are responsible for arranging their own transfers to the embarkation ports, which vary depending on the itinerary (e.g., Waisai for Raja Ampat, Sorong or Ambon for Banda Sea).
We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment — not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.
BCD: 50 USD per trip · Dive Computer: 50 USD per trip
twin/double • Lower Deck
Ideal for friends or solo travelers, these cabins feature twin beds. Guests will appreciate the air-conditioning, personal fan, and reading light for a comfortable stay.
Double • Lower Deck
These comfortable cabins offer a cozy retreat with a double bed, perfect for couples. Each cabin is air-conditioned and includes a fan and a reading light for your comfort.
twin/double • Upper Deck
Ideal for friends or solo travelers, these cabins feature twin beds. Guests will appreciate the air-conditioning, personal fan, and reading light for a comfortable stay.
Select a cabin and departure on Gaya Baru Indah, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers — details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.
A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas — we inform you during booking.
Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability — contact us as soon as possible.
The headline score is the simple average of the category scores shown below (Boat, Crew, Value, Diving, Dive sites, etc.), each weighted equally. The review count reflects how many source reviews back the underlying analysis. When no category breakdown is available for a vessel, the headline falls back to the guest-weighted average across source platforms.
Guests consistently describe their experience on Gaya Baru Indah as incredible and unforgettable, highlighting exceptional diving and dining. It is considered a great option for budget-conscious divers and small groups seeking an intimate atmosphere.
Based on approximately 37 reviews. Aggregated rating based on reviews from multiple independent dive travel and operator platforms as well as on ratings from our customers. Public statements from diving forums and community platforms may also be incorporated as text into the highlighted praises and critiques. Ratings are independently calculated and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the source platforms.
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