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La Galigo

From USD 406 per day

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33m
109 ft

Max 14

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At a glance...

Visits Raja Ampat, Komodo, Wakatobi
14 guest maximum, with 17 crew members
All cabins have ensuite bathrooms
Grand Suite has TV, DVD, panoramic windows, balcony
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The twin bed configuration of the Master cabin

The twin bed configuration of the Deluxe cabins

The dive deck with camera table and individual stations

The teak-finished saloon and dining area

Upper deck of this Raja Ampat liveaboard

Relaxation space on La Galigo liveaboard in Raja Ampat

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La Galigo is an ironwood mono-hulled Buginese liveaboard that focuses on the Raja Ampat region in West Papua. At 33m long there is plenty of room for the relatively small 14 guest maximum. With 17 crew on hand you can expect a lot of personal attention and small dive groups.

The dive deck features 3 fresh water showers and a toilet allowing for immediate post-dive refreshment. The air-conditioned saloon and dining area on the main deck are beautifully finished in Indonesian teak and provide the main social area on board. Here you can enjoy the TV, DVD, music system and computer, as well as the games and library.

Photographers will appreciate the availability of nitrox on board, the dive deck's camera table and rinse tanks, plus the power charging outlets throughout the common areas. There is also space in the sun (and shade) on the upper deck to enjoy the passing views of Raja Ampat.

The liveaboard's guests are accommodated in a range of spacious and tasteful ensuite cabins and the Grand Suite on the upper deck enjoys not only TV, DVD player and panoramic windows but also a private balcony for that little touch of luxury.

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Notes: All trips on La Galigo are confirmed departures.
The minimum age for a child to join is 12 years old during scheduled cruises.
Technical damage to the boat is not a valid cause for customer refund.

Dive experience: All divers must either have Advanced Open Water with at least 20 dives, or Open Water with at least 40 logged dives in the past 5 years. Conditions apply if any of the following are relevant to you: asthma, diabetes, thyroid disease, hypertension, anti-depressants, severe allergies, or an incident of DCI or DCS in the last 5 years.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, land tours, return hotel transfers to and from the boat or ferry, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (max 5 divers to 1 divemaster), snorkeling equipment (includes mask, snorkel, fins, boots), tanks, weights and weightbelts, all taxes.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (incl. BCD, regulator, wetsuit, dive computer, SMB, reef hook: US$ 35 per day), dive and travel insurance, Raja Ampat marine park fee, village anchorage and clearance fee (7 nights US$ 285, 8 nights US$ 255, 11 nights US$ 330) per trip to be paid in advance. Komodo marine park fees and harbour charges (5 nights US$ 170, 7 nights US$ 220) per trip to be paid in advance, Waisai ferry crossing (Raja Ampat trips only, US$ 15), possible fuel surcharge to be paid in advance (to be announced 2 weeks prior to departure date). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (bank card, cash - USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, IDR, or crypto - XRP, ETH, BTC).

Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, nitrox fills for enriched air divers (US$ 25 per day), 15 litre tank (US$ 15 per day), dive torch (US$ 5 per day). 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: La Galigo's liveaboard cruises depart 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 and Manado. There is a ferry crossing from Sorong departing at 9 am and which arrives in Waisai at 11 am.
Komodo: La Galigo's Komodo cruises use the port of Labuan Bajo which has direct flights from Jakarta and Bali.
For more details, including airlines, see our Indonesia travel information section. We will help you arrange return domestic flights to the port of departure when necessary.
The staff will collect you from your local hotel or the local airport on the morning of departure for boat departure at 10-11:30 am. We strongly advise you to arrive the day before your trip. The last dive of the trip will be at around 10:00 hrs on the second last day of the trip. The boat will return to port at 5-6 am on the final day, and guests are welcome to departure any time before 11 am. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: There is no discount for non-divers.

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 65% of the published price per night.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Group prices are available upon request.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Whole boat charter prices are available upon request.

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Itineraries...

Raja Ampat National Park North & Central (8 Days / 7 Nights - 23 Dives)

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

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Saonek Kecil, Dampier Strait, Cape Kri, Penemu, Wayag, Kawe and Aljui Bay, Gam, Arborek, Sawandarek Jetty. Land visit to Kali Biru River, scenic view trail, Wayag Ranger Station (blacktip reef shark breeding area).

Day 1
You will be picked up from your Sorong hotel or Sorong airport and transferred to La Galigo. Once on board La Galigo, you will meet the crew and the other guests who will share this unforgettable dive safari with you. Lunch will be served while the cruise director introduces the boat and the crew with a comprehensive briefing. Then you will set up your gear and explore the dive deck. Shortly after lunch it is time to hit the water for a check dive and get your first taste of the underwater world you will discover during your vacation. Enjoy dinner while the liveaboard starts its journey to the dive location you will visit the following morning.

Days 2-7
You will soon get used to the daily routine, focused on awesome dives and delicious food. Start the day with a light breakfast, then the 1st dive of the day, before a second breakfast and then the 2nd morning dive. Dive after dive you will begin to understand how Raja Ampat has the greatest underwater biodiversity in the world. From unique muck diving in search of wonderpus, pygmy seahorses and ghost pipefish, to majestic mantas, wobbegongs and reef sharks, and large schools of pelagic fish. The diversity is amazing. Luckily you will also have a 3rd dive in the afternoon after lunch and a 4th dive (dusk/night dive) before dinner.
Food on board is a high priority of the operator. You can expect mainly Indonesian dishes with a few Western favourites during your Raja Ampat tour. Dinner always starts with a warm soup, fresh or boiled vegetables, main courses and rice. A chef-prepared dessert ends the meal to satisfy your sweet tooth. All meals are served buffet style and there is plenty of food for each guest to enjoy.
Please note that only 2 dives are scheduled for the last full day of the safari, then, after lunch, you can join a land trip to one of Raja Ampat’s hidden natural wonders, Kali Biru, a river with cool, clear blue waters surrounded by lush tropical jungle - a wondrous sight to take in. Then La Galigo starts its cruise back to Waisai.

Day 8
Prepare to leave the boat after a continental breakfast. A complimentary transfer will take you to either Sorong Airport or your hotel, depending on your post trip plans.

Raja Ampat National Park South & Central (9 Days / 8 Nights - 27 Dives)

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

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Saonek Kecil., Batanta, Misool: Farondi, Wayil, Fiabacet, Warakaraket, Boo, Penemu, Dampier Strait

Day 1
You will be picked up from your Sorong hotel or Sorong airport between 07:00 and 08:30 and transferred to La Galigo. Once on board La Galigo, you will meet the crew and the other guests who will share this unforgettable dive safari with you. Lunch will be served while the cruise director introduces the boat and the crew with a comprehensive briefing. Then you will set up your gear and explore the dive deck. Shortly after lunch it is time to hit the water for a check dive and get your first taste of the underwater world you will discover during your vacation. Enjoy dinner while the liveaboard starts its journey to the dive location you will visit the following morning.

Days 2-8
You will soon get used to the daily routine, focused on awesome dives and delicious food. Start the day with a light breakfast, then the 1st dive of the day, before a second breakfast and then the 2nd morning dive. Dive after dive you will begin to understand how Raja Ampat has the greatest underwater biodiversity in the world. From unique muck diving in search of wonderpus, pygmy seahorses and ghost pipefish, to majestic mantas, wobbegongs and reef sharks, and large schools of pelagic fish. The diversity is amazing. Luckily you will also have a 3rd dive in the afternoon after lunch and a 4th dive (dusk/night dive) before dinner.
Food on board is a high priority of the operator. You can expect mainly Indonesian dishes with a few Western favourites during your Raja Ampat tour. Dinner always starts with a warm soup, fresh or boiled vegetables, main courses and rice. A chef-prepared dessert ends the meal to satisfy your sweet tooth. All meals are served buffet style and there is plenty of food for each guest to enjoy.
Please note that only 2 dives are scheduled for the last full day of the safari, then, after lunch, La Galigo starts its cruise back to Waisai.

Day 9
Prepare to leave the boat between 5-11 am, after a continental breakfast. A complimentary transfer will take you to either Sorong Airport or your hotel, depending on your post trip plans.

Komodo National Park (8 Days / 7 Nights - 23 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Komodo: Sebayor, Tatawa Besar and Kecil, Manta Point, Golden Passage, Stranger Things, Crystal Rock and Castle Rock, Cauldron / Shotgun, Batu Balong, Siaba Besar, Police Corner, Mauan, Pink Beach, Soro Lia Bay, Manta Alley, Padar: Pillarsteen, Rinca: Pengah Kecil, Wainilu, Komodo dragon trek, sunset trek

Day 1
After a short ride from Labuan Bajo airport to the harbour, you will board La Galigo, and meet the crew and the other guests who will share this unforgettable dive safari with you. Breakfast will be served while the cruise director introduces the boat and the crew with a comprehensive briefing. There will be plenty of time to set up your gear and explore the dive deck. After lunch it is time to hit the water for a check dive: your first taste of the underwater world you will discover during your vacation. There is also time for an extra dive late in the afternoon. After all, diving is the reason you have signed up for this trip! Enjoy dinner while the liveaboard starts its journey to the dive location you will visit the following morning.

Days 2-7
You will soon get used to the daily routine, focused on awesome dives and delicious food. Start the day with a light breakfast, then the 1st dive of the day, before a second breakfast and then the 2nd morning dive. Komodo offers some great diving, with currents full of nutrients that bring an amazing variety of marine life. You can see reef sharks, mantas getting cleaned by reef-dwelling cleaner fish at specific cleaning stations known by your dive guides, turtles and an high variety of weird critters such as wonderpus, seahorses, harlequin shrimps and more. Luckily you will also have a 3rd dive in the afternoon after lunch and a 4th dive (dusk/night dive) before dinner.
Food on board is a high priority of the operator. You can expect mainly Indonesian dishes with a few Western favourites during your Komodo tour. Dinner always starts with a warm soup, fresh or boiled vegetables, main courses and rice. A chef-prepared dessert ends the meal to satisfy your sweet tooth. All meals are served buffet style and there is plenty of food for each guest to enjoy.
Please note that only 2 dives will be scheduled for the last full day of the safari, then, after lunch, there will be a land tour to see the famous Komodo dragons before returning to Labuan Bajo.

Day 8
Prepare to leave the boat after a continental breakfast. A complimentary transfer will take you to either Labuan Bajo Airport or your hotel, depending on your plans.

Raja Ampat National Park (12 Days / 11 Nights - 39 Dives)

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

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Saonek Besar, MIsool: Wayil, Boo, Fiabacet, Farondi, Warakaraket; Wayag, Penemu, Batanta, Kawe Island, Aljui Bay, Gam: Mayhem, Citrus Ridge, Manta Ridge, Arborek, Dampier Strait: Blue Magic, Cape Kri, Mioskon, Sawandarek Jetty

Day 1
You will be picked up from your Sorong hotel or Sorong airport between 07:00 and 08:30 and transferred to La Galigo. Once on board La Galigo, you will meet the crew and the other guests who will share this unforgettable dive safari with you. Lunch will be served while the cruise director introduces the boat and the crew with a comprehensive briefing. Then you will set up your gear and explore the dive deck. Shortly after lunch it is time to hit the water for a check dive and get your first taste of the underwater world you will discover during your vacation. Enjoy dinner while the liveaboard starts its journey to the dive location you will visit the following morning.

Days 2-11
You will soon get used to the daily routine, focused on awesome dives and delicious food. Start the day with a light breakfast, then the 1st dive of the day, before a second breakfast and then the 2nd morning dive. Dive after dive you will begin to understand how this area has the greatest underwater biodiversity in the world. From unique muck diving in search of wonderpus, pygmy seahorses and ghost pipefish, to majestic mantas, wobbegongs and reef sharks, and large schools of pelagic fish. The diversity is amazing. Luckily you will also have a 3rd dive in the afternoon after lunch and a 4th dive (dusk/night dive) before dinner.
Food on board is a high priority of the operator. You can expect mainly Indonesian dishes with a few Western favourites during your Raja Ampat tour. Dinner always starts with a warm soup, fresh or boiled vegetables, main courses and rice. A chef-prepared dessert ends the meal to satisfy your sweet tooth. All meals are served buffet style and there is plenty of food for each guest to enjoy.
Please note that only 2 dives are scheduled for the last full day of the safari, then, after lunch, La Galigo starts its cruise back to Waisai.

Day 12
Prepare to leave the boat between 5-11 am, after a continental breakfast. A complimentary transfer will take you to either Sorong Airport or your hotel, depending on your post trip plans.

Lembeh Strait & Sangihe (12 Days / 11 Nights - Dives)

Trip highlights: great macro life/ marine diversity

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities:

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[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].

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Cabins, Berths, Showers, Bathrooms...

La Galigo has 7 cabins with en-suite private bathrooms and portholes for natural lighting. There are 4 Deluxe cabins on the lower deck; 2 doubles and 2 that can be twin or double bed. On the upper deck there are 2 Master cabins (twin or queen-size double bed) and 1 Grand suite with king-size double bed, 2 sofa beds and private balcony. Upper deck accommodation has panoramic windows. All beds are 2m long.

All the cabins have:

Air-conditioning
Portholes/windows
Toilet, hot water shower and hand basin (extra large bathroom in the Grand suite)
Toiletries and towels
Refrigerator

Bedside reading lights
Cabinet, shelves and mirror
Bedding
Round 2-pin mains outlet 220 Volts - 24 hours per day
Fire warning system
Life jackets

No. of bathrooms / showers - 8 / 10 - hot water

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Crew, Facilities, Dive Courses...

The crew of 13 comprises:

Cruise leader/Instructor
2 Divemasters
2 Captains
Cook

2 Engineers
Maid
4 Deck hands

2 x motorised 40 HP dinghy - 20m² dive deck with 3 showers, toilet, camera table and rinse tanks - air-conditioned saloon with TV, DVD video, music & computer - Movie and book library and fish ID books - Water dispenser

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Menu, Cuisine Type...

Beginning with breakfast on your first day, you will dine well on board La Galigo. You will enjoy a range of dishes include international cuisine and local specialties. There will be 3 meals a day plus snacks to keep you powered up for all the fun diving you will be doing. Dinner will be served with other meals buffet-style. La Galigo caters to vegans and vegetarians but please make sure you give advance notice.

Asian and international meals; 2 or 3 different dishes per sitting.
Buffet style dining (with served dinner) with waitress help in the saloon's dining area.
Pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner with dessert, and snacks in between.
Coffee, tea, fruit, drinking water, candy bars and biscuits are provided free of charge.
Soft drinks, beer, and wine are available for purchase.
All dietary needs can be catered for - please send us advanced notice of any special requirements.
The dining service begins with breakfast on the first day of the cruise.

Sample menu: Breakfast: cereal, French toast with honey and cinnamon, eggs cooked to order, fresh sliced fruit, variety of juices, tea and coffee. Lunch: salad, rice, fish with lemon grass, bakwan sayur (Indonesian fried vegetable fritter). Dinner: Thai green curry chicken, rice, fish cakes, pad thai chicken. Daily Snacks: satay chicken skewers, banana fritters or samosas.

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Technical Specifications...

Built in year 2012
Size - 33m x 8m
Weight - 169 tonnes
Top speed - 7 knots
Cruising speed - 6 knots
350 HP Mitsubishi engine
2 x 55 KVA Mitsubishi generators
2 x Coltri and Bauer dive tank compressors

12 litre aluminium scuba tanks with DIN and Int. fittings
Enriched air nitrox system
Electricity 220V - 24 hours per day
Water capacity - 10,000 litres
Watermaker - 1,800 litres per day
Fuel capacity - 8,000 litres
Waste storage tank

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Navigation, Safety Features...

3 life rafts (for 33 passengers in total)
2 x 40 HP motorised dinghies
VHF, SSB, FM and SW and long range emergency radio
Global positioning system (GPS)
Furuno Radar
Sounder
Medic first aid box

Emergency oxygen - quantity unknown
AED defibrillator
Life jackets in each cabin
Fire alarms and extinguishers in cabins and throughout

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Customer reviews:

"Absolutely perfect ! The boat was well organized, cabins are spacious and well designed, big bathroom. Excellent staff. Diving was in small groups. Food is good Best liveaboard I had....Fast replies, clear website." - Sabine Van Mullem, Spain, 16 November 2022 ...

"Second time. Fantastic diving and dive guides were excellent at site selection and also put safety first. Good selection of food. Team worked hard and seamlessly and great holiday. " - Christine Chew, UK, 10 January 2019 ...

"The crew were excellent (10/10) and were very professional. There was ample food, fruit and drinks included. The dive sites and biodiversity observed were fantastic and we felt safe diving with our guides who had substantial experience and knowledge of the area. The boat (which is why I gave a score of 4/5 instead of 5/5) particularly the dining area and lower cabins were in need of maintenance." - Christine Hardman, UK, 3 March 2017 ...