Scuba diving with La Galigo Liveaboard in Indonesia

Introduction

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About La Galigo Liveaboard

ABOUT US

La Galigo is a premier diving Liveaboard that operates in Indonesia at some of the most popular diving locations in the world, Komodo, Raja Ampat and Wakatobi are among some of these fantastic diving destinations. Indonesia has some of the highest Biodiversity on the planet and is home to The Coral Triangle.

ABOUT US

La Galigo is a premier diving Liveaboard that operates in Indonesia at some of the most popular diving locations in the world, Komodo, Raja Ampat and Wakatobi are among some of these fantastic diving destinations. Indonesia has some of the highest Biodiversity on the planet and is home to The Coral Triangle.

La Galigo was conceived back in 2014 when two avid divers wanted to explore some of the pristine reefs in Indonesia but found existing Indonesian liveaboard choices were often out of budget. Nowadays liveaboard diving is very much friends and family affair, and they identified a niche in the market to provide a fun, comfortable, affordable, liveaboard adventure.

La Galigo was acquired in Bali, a beautiful purpose built ‘Phinisi’ style dive Liveaboard, handcrafted by the Bugis people of Southern Sulawesi.

We pride ourselves on our Indonesian crew, who have collectively spent many years sailing and diving around a significant number of the 18,000+ stunning islands that make up Indonesia.

Our schedule is primarily split between Raja Ampat and Komodo, though we offer the opportunity to dive, Wakatobi, Banda, Ambon, Maumere, Alor and beyond. We are predominantly a dive liveaboard but enjoy tailoring bespoke charters that our guests desire.

We often include land excursions as part of our trips, so our guests get to experience the beauty of the islands as well as marvel at the underwater world.

RAJA AMPAT DESTINATIONS

We offer liveaboard trips to Raja Ampat North, Raja Ampat South and to all of Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat North - Our Raja North trip takes in the key elements of what makes the area recognized as one of the top dive destinations in the world. Trek the iconic limestone cliffs which have become synonymous through their photos, and dive on stunning healthy reef systems teeming with fish.

Raja Ampat South - Raja South takes in what many marine experts consider to be the jewel of the 4 Kings, Misool. Coral life in this part of the Regency is some of the healthiest, most diverse on the planet.

Ultimate Raja Ampat - We also offer the ultimate Raja Ampat Liveaboard trip. This trip takes in all the wonders that Raja Ampat has to offer, in one sitting. No other liveaboard covers the nautical miles that La Galigo does through this trip. From the stunning coral in Misool, to the limestone rock formations in Wayag, this trip really covers it all.

Package deal

Package overview

The Raja Ampat North package includes:

  • 8 Days / 7 Nights on board the La Galigo liveaboard

  • Multiple dives at our favourite dive sites

Departs : Sorong / Returns: Sorong

The Raja Ampat North package includes:

  • 8 Days / 7 Nights on board the La Galigo liveaboard

  • Multiple dives at our favourite dive sites

Departs : Sorong / Returns: Sorong

Trip highlights:
Penemu (Melissa’s Garden)

  • Mount. Pindito (trekking)

  • Kawe (equator island)

  • Wayag (baby sharks)

  • Gam (Soft coral gardens and mangroves)

  • Mansuar (Manta ridge / Manta Sandy)

  • Dampier Strait (Mantas and pelagics)

  • Cape Kri (Pelagic drift diving)

Trip itinerary can be subject to changed in the event of adverse weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances

Itinerary looks as follows

  • DAY 1: Sorong - We will collect you from the airport or your hotel between 7am – 8am on the day of departure. From the collection point we will head to the harbor where we will then transfer to La Galigo. After a refreshing welcome drink, and a safety briefing of our ship, we will aim to anchor up around 10:30am from the harbour. We will then head to our first dive site near Mioskon. Here we will perform a check out dive on beautiful reefs covered in coral, with amazing critters, and clear warm water to ease you into the trip. Dive sites on this day can be affected by several variables, including currents and clearance times in relation to the harbourmaster. After two dives we relax for our first Dinner together and an overnight cruise to the Penemu.

  • DAY 2: Penemu - Whilst in Penemu we will conduct 3 dives, allowing us time to trek the outlook of Bintang lagoon. Dive sites visited will depend on the conditions but we never miss a chance to dive the site made famous by Max Ammer, Melissas garden. The large colourful reef system at the top of the dive site, with its thousands of Anthias dodging predators is what gives Melissa’s garden its name. There is also and an opportunity to dive Kerou channel, which is located close to Leo’s reef, a fish breeding farm funded by Hollywood legend, Leonardo DiCaprio. Overnight we sail to the northern most part of Raja Ampat, and what awaits is one of the most breathtaking sceneries in Indonesia.

  • DAY 3: Pulau Wayag - You awake in the morning cruising between limestone formations on the way to the now infamous lookout of Mt. Pindito. This small mountain has become synonymous with Raja Ampat, and the bay is also home to a Manta breeding station. The best time to hike this hill is early morning, before temperatures rise, but the rewards for climbing are well worth it. The beaches here are also pristine, with fine white sand and turquoise waters surrounding the limestone cliffs of the islands. After trekking, we will endeavor to dive either Way-out-Rock or Figure 8 Rock, both submerged pinnacles home to large pelagic fish, and the occasional passing Manta. While you have lunch, the boat will cruise to the eastern side of Wayag. Here is where we plan to dive the legendary dive site, Cathedral, which is renowned for its spectacular topography and swim throughs. Following the dive, we take a short trip to the Wayag Ranger station, which is also a Black Tip Reef Shark breeding area. Here we will hopefully get the chance to do some snorkeling with these baby sharks under the ranger jetty, and also conduct a night dive on the same stretch of reef.

  • DAY 4: Kawe and Aljui Bay - In Kawe Island we will do 3 dives. Dive sites visited here are very heavily dependent on day-to-day unpredictable conditions such as swell, but one of our favourite sites in the area is Changgo, located on the equator in the east of Kawe Island. Black Rock, and Eagle Rock are both well known for their currents and their Manta populations, and we will dive these sites late morning and early afternoon. Around 4pm, La Galigo will move into Aljui Bay, one of the world’s most spectacular bays to watch the sunset, and also do some great muck diving, at sites such as the Fuel Dock or the Pearl Farm Jetty.

  • DAY 5: Gam and Western Dampier Strait - We wake up just off the coast in Gam Island. There are some great dive sites around this area with vibrant fish covered reefs and plenty of stunning macro subjects. Two sites we regularly visit in Gam are Mayhem and Citrus Ridge. As we have lunch we will cruise down to the Western Dampier Strait, to a dive site named Manta Ridge, for an opportunity to dive with the Manta ray population often located here . In the late afternoon we take a land tour onto the peaceful Arborek Island. The village itself is tranquil and surrounded by beautiful beaches. Arborek is also home to what we consider to be one of the best night dives in the world, Arborek Jetty, for a chance to find Walking Sharks, Blue ringed octopus, and many other critters.

  • DAY 6: Central Dampier Strait - Day 6 is almost like a highlights reel of Raja Ampat, and in the morning we often visit Cape Kri, with its schools of Barracudas and Snappers, as well as passing Manta Rays and Sharks. After Kri, we take a visit to another world class dive site, Blue magic, a submerged reef with Mantas and Giant Trevally nursing the currents, to Wobbegong sharks hiding under bommies. Our afternoon is often spent at either mikes point or Sardine, dependent on the currents in the area, but either dive site is memorable in it’s own right. The night is spent underneath Saonek Jetty, spotting critters in the seagrass.

  • DAY 7: Eastern Dampier Strait - On the penultimate day of the trip, we will repeat one of the guests favourite dive sites from the day before, then move onto Mioskon, for a shallow dive to allow you to gas off in time for your flight. The afternoon can be spent snorkeling, or relaxing on the beach whilst we prepare a beach BBQ, before setting course for Sorong around 11am.

  • Day 8: Disembark La Galigo at Sorong - From around 05:00am La Galigo will be anchored in Sorong in preparation for you to catch your flight, or check in to your hotel. Guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00am, whereupon we will assist you with transportation to your desired location.


*La Galigo does not guarantee this outlined itinerary, and it is to be considered as a rough guideline. Information compiled here is based on past trips we have conducted, and includes common dive sites and routes we often visit.

Weather and sea conditions in the area can be unpredictable, and La Galigo retain the right to alter an itinerary from advise of the ship’s captain, cruise director, or owner for the safety of the vessel, it’s passenger and crew.

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Guided tours

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Raja Ampath North Dives

Duration
8 days

Discover our Raja Ampat North trips

While diving Raja Ampat North, you will be amazed at the graceful oceanic manta rays gliding effortlessly through the warm clear water. Children smile and dance as the sun sets over tranquil villages, the perfect segway into a balmy night dive under the islands jetty, with an astonishing abundance of nocturnal marine life. These are the hall mark’s of diving Raja Ampat north.

Discover our Raja Ampat North trips

While diving Raja Ampat North, you will be amazed at the graceful oceanic manta rays gliding effortlessly through the warm clear water. Children smile and dance as the sun sets over tranquil villages, the perfect segway into a balmy night dive under the islands jetty, with an astonishing abundance of nocturnal marine life. These are the hall mark’s of diving Raja Ampat north.

The north is as much an amazing cultural experience, as it is a diving phenomenon. Take a trip to the outpost of Wayag ranger station. Here you will meet the local men who patrol the area down to Kawe. They make their home in the jungle behind a picture perfect white sand beach. Here you can sit and watch swarms of Black Tip Reef Sharks circle your feet. On the other side of Wayag, Mt Pindito stands watch over the manta nursery lagoon below.

Raja Ampat North Dive Sites

Here is a small selection of the most popular and well-known dive sites that we like to visit in the Raja Ampat area.

  • Mioskon - Mioskon island is located in the Dampier Strait, just south of the entrance to the area known as Kabul Bay. This site is normally pretty mild for current, and dips down to 25m. The site is basically a long ridge that runs towards the south east end of the island. Check out this site for plenty of the tasseled wobbegong sharks, and lined snappers.

  • Black Rock - Black Rock is a Raja Ampat dive sites distinguished by gorgeous soft coral gardens and schooling fish. Named for the pointed rock above the surface that marks the reef. Gorgeous soft coral gardens and schooling fish were the highlights of this site in the Misool area.

  • Eagle Rock - Eagle Rock is a over hang at around 20 meter’s Bommies, covered between 40 – 80 % with a lot of soft corals and a huge selection of Marine life such as: Butterfly -, Cardinal- and Angelfish, Grouper, Damselfish, Batfish, Wrasse, Parrot- and Surgeon fish, Triggers, Box- and Pufferfish, Porcupine Pontohi pygmy as well as schools of Manta Ray, Napoleon Wrasse, Schooling Baracuda, Jack Fish, Snappers and Sweatlips.

  • Manta Point - No points for guessing what we see at this site. A nice calm sandy bottom at this site, gives you the perfect place to kneel down and be amazed at the dancing Mantas display. The site consists of a handful of bommies on a sandy bottom, these bommies are a manta cleaning station.

  • Citrus Ridge - We drop into Citrus Ridge on the north east corner of Yanggefo island. The site is dived from west to east keeping the reef on the right hand side. As soon as you are in the water you will see that this reef is absolutely exploding with colour. Bright purple and orange soft corals dominate this site along its gentle slopes.

  • Melissa Garden - This dive site is the highlight of the Penemu area. A vast garden of plate coral beyond belief, covered in swarms of colourful fish. This site has a nice slope on one side of the rock protruding from the ocean, often with patrolling black tip reef sharks.

  • Kawe Island - Kawe Island has the highest altitude of all the smaller islands around Raja Ampat, and stands out for its relatively bare rocky surface compared to the other lush green islands. Kawe is located on the equator, allowing you to cross from the southern and northern hemispheres in the day. Strong currents are rewarded with reliable Manta’s and many pelagic‘s coming in to feed on the stream of abundant prey.

  • Cape Kri - Cape Kri – OMG. this site has the highest recorded fish count out of any reef in Raja Ampat. Schooling trevally, surgeons, fusiliers, emperors, and snappers absolutely surround you on this site. This is one of those dives that captivates you from the very beginning and leaves you astonished by the end.

  • Blue Magic - Blue magic is another of the signature Raja Ampat dive sites. This dive site always holds a special place in our hearts for us here at La Galigo, as this was the first dive site in Raja Ampat that we dived together as a company back in 2015.

Included in the tour

Dive Guide, Skipper, Boat transport

Accommodation

Boat / Liveaboard

La Galigo Liveaboard.

I) THREE DECKS

Lower Deck - Our roomy lower deck cabins feature an American style deep sprung double mattress. 2 of the cabins remain doubles, 2 can be converted to twin beds. Every room has its own private en-suite with hot fresh water showers, climate control, and a desk for filling out your logbook after a fantastic day diving.

I) THREE DECKS

Lower Deck - Our roomy lower deck cabins feature an American style deep sprung double mattress. 2 of the cabins remain doubles, 2 can be converted to twin beds. Every room has its own private en-suite with hot fresh water showers, climate control, and a desk for filling out your logbook after a fantastic day diving.

Main Deck - The main floor is the spacious living and diving area. The back area of the boat is our broad dive deck with twin curved stair cases. A well equipped preparation deck is next up from this with ample space to kit up into your gear with out the hassles of a crowded dive boat. The homey lounge area towards the vessels center gives our new friends a perfect place to trade stories about the days diving and download brilliant photographs of your day.

This space has many power points for charging and preparing your laptop, camera and video equipment. This space also has a large TV and a well stocked bookcase for your entertainment. This is also the place to enjoy the delicious creations that our Head Chef has been working hard on while you where marveling at this unique underwater world.

Upper Deck - The upper floor is where you discover the first of our outdoor living areas, the two master cabins, and the grand suite. In the outdoor living area, you can lounge back in a comfortable reclining chair with ample shade and tranquil ocean breeze, a great way to unwind after another mind-blowing dive.

The next tier master cabins are more spacious and offer a choice of a double bed or twin beds, refreshing air conditioning and an even more spectacular panoramic view from your window.

II) THREE CABIN CLASS TYPES

  1. Deluxe Cabin - All of our Deluxe cabins come with a private en-suite bathroom with hot water showers, climate control, and American spring mattresses. The Deluxe option is perfect for anyone who might suffer from sea sickness due to their lower positioning on the vessel and their tendency to move less if there is some swell. The rear two deluxe cabins may be altered to accommodate 2 singles or 1 double, so please make us aware of your preference when booking with us.

  2. Master Cabin - The Master cabins are located on the upper deck, a little more secluded, and a great place to wake up in the morning to witness sunrise, a room with a world class view. Both our Master cabins have private en-suite facilities with hot running water, A/C with in-room control, and American spring mattresses for your comfort. Both our Master cabins can either be prepared as two single beds or a double, so please let us know what is required when booking direct with us.

  3. The Suite - The Suite is our premium option when it comes to your liveaboard experience, with a 48” HD flatscreen TV, private lounge room with sofas and coffee tables, and an exquisite private balcony with seating for both dining and relaxing. The balcony offers 270 degree panoramic views of the Archipelago, and is a delightful place to unwind after a hard days diving. With an oversized en-suite, powerful A/C system, and large American spring mattress, prepare to be comfy. The Suite also has it’s own refrigerator, so please let our customer service team know during the booking phase if you would like us to fill it with anything prior to your embarkation, and we will do our best to assist you.

All cabins are included with:

  • Individual aircon control

  • Ensuite bathrooms with hot water

  • Overhead reading lights

  • Cupboards for personal items

  • Bath & hand towels

  • Complimentary toiletries

  • Universal charging points

  • Amercian spring mattresses

  • Safety deposit box available

III) LA GALIGO LIVEABOARD FEATURES

The Diving:

  • Dedicated dive platform

  • 12L Aluminium tanks

  • Full Aqualung rental equipment*

  • 32% Nitrox*

  • SMB, Reef hook, and computers (FOC)* (for the duration of the trip)

  • Personal diving and deck towels

  • 2 x 9m dive tenders

  • 15L Aluminium tanks available

  • Dive courses available

The Dining:

  • Western & Asian buffet meals

  • 4 meals per day

  • Post dive snacks

  • Vegetarian options available

  • Vegan options available (Heads up required)

  • Possible catering for various allergies

  • Selection of international Wines for sale

  • Local beers for sale

  • Self-service drinks and snacks

The Boat:

  • Large Restaurant/Bar

  • 48″ Flat screen TV

  • Library of movies, books, and games

  • Sundeck & shaded areas

  • Industry standard vessel safety and equipment

  • 12hrs of emergency breathing oxygen

  • Satellite phone

  • All crew trained in first aid

  • Primary and secondary care kits

Room type
Deluxe Cabin (Double)

Room details - Deluxe Cabin (Double)

Bed type: Double bed / 131-150 cm wide
Number of beds: 1
Smoking policy: Non Smoking
Guests per room: 2
Room size: 12 m2
Check in time: 11:00 AM
Check out time: 11:00 AM
Room amenities

Air conditioning

Room type
Deluxe Cabin (Twin)

Room details - Deluxe Cabin (Twin)

Bed type: Single bed / 90-130 cm wide
Number of beds: 2
Smoking policy: Non Smoking
Guests per room: 2
Room size: 12 m2
Check in time: 11:00 AM
Check out time: 11:00 AM
Room amenities

Air conditioning

Room type
Master Cabin (Double)

Room details - Master Cabin (Double)

Bed type: Double bed / 131-150 cm wide
Number of beds: 1
Smoking policy: Non Smoking
Guests per room: 2
Room size: 14 m2
Check in time: 11:00 AM
Check out time: 11:00 AM
Room amenities

Air conditioning

Room type
Suite

Room details - Suite

Bed type: Large bed (King size) / 151-180 cm wide
Number of beds: 1
Smoking policy: Non Smoking
Guests per room: 2
Room size: 22 m2
Check in time: 11:00 AM
Check out time: 11:00 AM
Room amenities

Air conditioning, Balcony

Room type
Master Cabin (Twin)

Room details - Master Cabin (Twin)

Bed type: Single bed / 90-130 cm wide
Number of beds: 2
Smoking policy: Non Smoking
Guests per room: 2
Room size: 14 m2
Check in time: 11:00 AM
Check out time: 11:00 AM
Room amenities

Air conditioning

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Payment policies

A 30% deposit is required at the time of your reservation. Final payment is due 60 days before the date of La Galigo cruise departure. If payments are not made in the time frames required, La Galigo reserves the right to refuse the services contracted, retain the money paid as deposit (30%), and resell the excursion. In the case where a reservation is made less than 61 days before the departure date, the total price must be paid at the time of reservation. All deposits and full balance payments are nonrefundable.

A 30% deposit is required at the time of your reservation. Final payment is due 60 days before the date of La Galigo cruise departure. If payments are not made in the time frames required, La Galigo reserves the right to refuse the services contracted, retain the money paid as deposit (30%), and resell the excursion. In the case where a reservation is made less than 61 days before the departure date, the total price must be paid at the time of reservation. All deposits and full balance payments are nonrefundable.

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