Jaya, Indonesia

Name: Best of Dampier (Waisai - Waisai)
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Indonesia

9.2 Superb

Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 251 / day Check dates

“The whole crew was very friendly and helped us with everything we needed. ”
Paula L, Spain

Highlights

Small dive groups for a personalized experience
Spacious dive deck with equipment storage
Traditional phinisi experience

The Jaya Phinisi Indonesia offers liveaboard dive trips to Raja Ampat from November to May and Komodo from late June to late September. Raja Ampat itineraries visit some of the best areas in the region, including Arborek Island, Penemu, Kawe, Gam, and Mioskon, with the chance of up to 4 dives per day. In the heart of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat should be at the top of any diver's bucket list. Komodo itineraries explore world-class dive sites, and an additional option for Rinca for trekking to see Komodo Dragons. Dive groups are kept small - max 4:1, to ensure everyone gets the best out of their Indonesia liveaboard. The dive deck has space for all divers, plus areas to store fins, masks, and wetsuits. There are also freshwater containers for cameras and torches, and the experienced crew is always on-hand with a smile to help out when needed.

The 23m Jaya caters to 14 guests in 7 cabins on the lower deck. There are 4 twin cabins with 2 shared bathrooms, 2 double ensuite cabins, and 1 double with a single ensuite, all with AC, charging sockets, fresh towels, and bedding. The twin cabins are mixed-gender shared (gender neutral). The upper deck has shaded space for relaxing in-between dives and enjoying the stunning Raja Ampat scenery, and the sun deck is equipped with bean bags.

Join the experienced and friendly crew of the Jaya liveaboard for an unforgettable dive trip to Raja Ampat or Komodo National Park. Book online today.

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31 Aug

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$ 1,960

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08 Sep

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16 Sep

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14 Oct

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$ 3,530

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29 Oct

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 2,770

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11 Nov

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06 Dec

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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.

Required Extras: Environment Tax, National Park Fees (1,700,000 IDR), Port Fees (100 USD).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (160-430 USD per item), Snorkeling Guide (400,000 IDR per day), Beach Towels, Deck Towels.

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Boat features

Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Outdoor Dining
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1999

Length: 23 meters

Beam: 5.7 meters

Engines: Mitsubishi 200hp

Max guests: 14

Number of cabins: 7

Number of bathrooms: 5

Tenders: 4m with 40hp Yamaha

Water capacity: 8000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones

Jaya Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

8.0
Crew

9.3
Food

9.9
Diving

9.7
Value

9.2

9.6 Exceptional
Elise M
Belgium

An unforgettable week!
The liveaboard aboard Jaya was amazing: the dives all went very well, the divemasters ultra competent and knowledgeable, the food very good and diverse and a lovely crew. I ++ recommend spending a week in their company!
Recommended for
Quality of the dives. Atmosphere. Ultra competent dive masters.
23 May, 2026

Translated from French

8.8 Fabulous
Julio R
Spain

Great diving experience and visits to islands and viewpoints
We liked it a lot, everything very well organized from start to finish
Recommended for
The guides. The food. The good atmosphere.
24 Apr, 2026

Translated from Spanish

9.2 Superb
Sharon E
United States

Jaya's itinerary, guide to diver ratio and focus on safety are notable.
Wonderful experience, memorable sealife, excellent guides.
Recommended for
Dive guide to participant ratio. Focus on safety. Location, location, location!.
15 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Tabea B
Germany

From the first step on the boat till the very end we had an amazing time on the Jaya. The whole Crew was super friendly, helpful, funny and the dive instructors took care of us so well while diving. T
Seeing Mantas Doplhins that were swimming parallel with our boat for 5 Minutes Lots of healthy coral Great variety of fishis
Recommended for
The well trained dive instructors, the well thought trough programme, the delicious food
03 May, 2024

9.2 Superb
Hyunju K
South Korea

Best diving ever!
Was great diving liveaboard with reasonable price. Diving guides (4 ppl) were all friendly and nice.
Recommended for
Diving guide. Island visit. Diving site.
28 Feb, 2026

9.2 Superb
Ke Li C
Australia

Amazing crew and diving
The highlights were the diving (it was absolutely amazing, and the currents were fun!), as well as the crew who were very professional, fun and friendly.
Recommended for
Diving, crew, food
05 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Zachary L
United States

Awesome experience all around!
Manta ridge(woke up early so we were first on the sometimes busy dive site. This insider info assured we has the best views for the mantas saw over 10 on that one dive). The land visit to pianemo had amazing views and two of the crew carry up as many beers as you want. All the food was delicious and varied even for being out as sea for so long. Room was comfortable especially after such long days filled with activities.
Recommended for
The diving, the guides(service and knowledge), the boat.
08 Mar, 2023

10 Exceptional
Andrea Joyce R
New Zealand

Amazing adventure of a lifetime
The whole trip was amazing ... from the gorgeous boat Jaya, the amazing professionalism and friendliness of the crew and of course the incredible locations we traveled to. The diving was some of the best I've experienced with such a variety of marine life, the live corals, multitude of species we saw ... just mindblowing ... the boat itself was a joy to travel on ... the Indonesian Phinsies are reminiscent of the olde world sailing ships ... just awesome ... we are planning to head back to meet the boat to dive Raja Ampat in future.
Recommended for
The diving, the crew and the food
26 Jul, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Paul P
Canada

Coming back asap !!!
Rachel along with Erika are sincere dedicated professionals with a true love for the undersea environment that is infections to their staff and guests . Rajat Ampat speaks for its self ... amazing underseas is an understatement and I have dove in most of the worlds hot spots. On the boat ... food , daily cleaning( I took a day off and witnessed what happens when divers are down , very thorough) assistance to guests diving or not , all very good and I could go on and on... super well run diving machine!!!! Overall Jaya is a good boat but is starting to show signs of required maintenance however as i write this Jaya is heading to a couple months of love in a local boat yard before returning for another season. That being said she is still in fine shape and I would be back tomorrow... For sure my wife and I will be back. Thanks to all the Beautiful People on Jaya in a beautiful place !!!!
Recommended for
Staff. Underwater. Casually very professional!!.
24 Jun, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Eileen D
United States

Amazing Experience
Met some amazing people, and shared a wonderful adventure
Recommended for
great people, amazing aquatic life, lovely time
14 Oct, 2022

121 reviews

9.2 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Korhan Ozan A
Turkey

Incredible experience on Jaya
I spent a week on Jaya, it was amazing! I was lucky as there was only 10 out 14 people in this trip which allowed me having a room to myself. Not sure if Id feel the same way if i had to share the room with another person as they are quite tiny. I also loved the food overall great diversity and taste.. the cook even prepared a bday cake on my bday on board. Lastly, the dive crew was super nice, attentive and knowledgeable. They gave us briefings with all the details and helped out whenever we had questions. Rest of the participants were also at similar levels in their diving journeys which made it somehow easier to connect, but also everyone was social and so we played bunch of games and socialised in between dives. Two relatively negative feedback: one is regarding the route. We circled around a very small area in the end, and some of the sites felt like were chosen just to fit enough dives in this small area. There could be a little more diversity in diving sites including wrecks, caves, or other parts of Raja Ampat - regardless of that, what we could observe was incredible including Manta Rays and reef sharks. The second feedback is about charges and fees.. you will need to pay approx 20-25% of the boat cost on board due to gear rental (most of it not included in the original cost), entry fees for marine park, harbour parking cost etc. It felt like some of this cost should have been included in the price but this practice may not be unique to Jaya.. just be aware when you make your finance planning.
Recommended for
Comfort. Diving experience. Staff and crew.
08 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Andrea P
Italy

Perfect holiday
Great dove safari
Recommended for
Safety dives
21 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
Nicole C
United States

Fantastic experience on Jaya 10/10
I had an incredible experience on Jaya! This is my third liveaboard around this same price range and Jaya was by far the best. The dives, most importantly, were amazing! The dive guides were all wonderful. They were super personable and funny, knowledgeable on the sites and safety oriented. The boat crew was lovely, super happy and positive. Everyone seems to really enjoy their job. I have to mention the food as well - of all the liveaboards I've done, this one had the best food by far. There was great variety, it was always fresh and plentiful. Lastly, the cabins were super cozy with AC, fans and even WiFi onboard. 10/10 experience. I have nothing nevagive to say about this operation.
Recommended for
Fantastic Dives. Wonderful guides/boat crew. Great food.
14 Sep, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Mira M
Germany

A truly wonderful week.
Everything from pickup until drop off was perfectly organised, the whole crew very friendly and competent and the dives were just amazing.
Recommended for
The crew, the dives & the food.
30 Nov, 2019

9.2 Superb
David L
United States

Love the team and boat
Lots of current in Komodo. The guides kept us safe, had great fun and found amazing fish and critters. Each day flowed smoothly, dives were excellent. Looking forward to the Jaya again.
Recommended for
Great diving, guides were spot on, organized
30 Aug, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Hannah V
United States

The best.
Such an incredible trip. The Jaya crew and divemasters were very welcoming and also so fun. The food was incredible and they catered to different dietary restrictions without compromising on quality of food. The boat was simple but comfortable and well organized. The diving was amazing. I had a bit of trouble with equipment and they were prepared and quick to fix it. Best diving trip I've ever been on.
Recommended for
The crew and divemasters, the food, the diving
12 Apr, 2024

9.2 Superb
Mark C
Australia

A great trip, great crew and fantastic boat
The variation in dive sites
Recommended for
Well organized. Great crew. Not to crowded.
19 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Adrian S
Switzerland

Trip of a lifetime, cool group and cool dives
I had an amazing time on Jaya. The trip was very well organized, I enjoyed all the activities on and off board. The diving was spectacular and so were the land visits we did. We had a really fun group that paired also well with the guides. Rachel, Erika, Fandi and Ed our dive guides made sure we had great experiences under water and everyone sticked to the explained safety rules. I will definitely be back on Jaya!
Recommended for
Overall comfort. Dive sites & guides. Cool crowd.
06 Dec, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Sophie G
France

Go there with your eyes closed
I really loved this cruise. Everything was great. Kindness, good humor and great professionalism.We were a small group so we were lucky enough to be only 2 with our dive master who showed us so many incredible things (tiny nudibranchs, pigmed seahorses...). And as I consumed less than my buddy, I was offered several times to join a Po increase so that I could go to the end of my dive. It's really a gesture that I appreciated 🤩
Recommended for
Professionalism. Kindness. Happiness.
16 Apr, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Heidi R
Switzerland

11 Days Ambon to Waisai
I loved every Minute of those 11 days on the Liveaboard Jaya. What an awesome and experienced team. Would definitely go again. Just to make sure, bathrooms are shared, unless you have a private one in the cabin. There is no nitrox
Recommended for
Super experienced Dive Instructors and Guides. Fun Team. Awesome atmosphere.
27 Nov, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Alina R
Germany

Bandasea Safari
We had a wonderful stay on board the Jaya (Ambon-Banda-Ambon). Enthusiastic dive guides (Rachel and Erica), dive breefings and dive sites. The days were well organised and everything was well explained. Small groups per guide. Good food (vegan and glutenfree was possible) and a very friendly and helpful crew. The general area of the boat is quite nice. If you have a lower deck cabin, the bathroom is shared. There are also cabins with private bathroom in the front. Would definitely book with Scuba Republic again. The rental equipment (only rented BCD + Reg) was in good shape.
Recommended for
Hammerheads, Blue Marlin, Makro Diving
22 Nov, 2023

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Philip N
Canada

Amazing diving, boat, and crew.
Our experience on the Jaya was amazing. This was the second liveaboard we have done, and although the first one was great too, this one was much better (destination, diving, boat, crew). Obviously everyone is here for the diving, and it was absolutely amazing. Every single dive we saw huge schools of fish and amazing coral reefs with tons of life which you start to take for granted by the end because it's always there! It's almost a bit overwhelming. We also saw oceanic and reef mantas on 3 separate dives which was awesome. On one of them, there were 4 different oceanic mantas circling the site for the entire dive with the biggest being around 5-6 metres wide. The dive sites were planned very well and the sheer amount of stuff to see was awesome. By the end of the trip, seeing something like a wobbegong shark wasn't even interesting anymore because we saw multiple on almost every dive! For our trip, the boat was under booked (only 6 out of max 14 guests) so we were upgraded to one of the double cabins with an en-suite bathroom. This was really nice, but the other cabins would have been fine as well. It's worth noting that the shower in the en-suite bathrooms is just a hose gun attached to the wall that you need to hold and rinse yourself off. It is not a traditional shower. Air conditioning in the rooms was so nice in the extremely humid Indonesian climate. I don't think I could have survived without it. The boat layout was really nice. The crew mentioned it had a semi-renovation during covid and it shows. With a separate dive deck to get ready and leave all your dive gear on as well as a rooftop deck in the sun and a huge shaded open air seating area where we spent most of our time eating meals and also relaxing because it was so nice with the breeze and very comfortable as well. I noticed that we seemed to be the only boat with an outdoor seating area like that and I think the others were missing out. The boat also has starlink internet which was nice if you want to upload photos and keep in touch with family, but my phone also had service most of the time as well. Because there were only 6 out of 14 max total guests on our trip, we had one dive guide per 2 people which was really nice and made the diving super efficient and easy. I believe they have a max of 4 guests per dive guide anyways though, so either way it would be fine. Our dive guide was very knowledgeable and a very competent diver. Never once felt unsafe and I trusted him completely. He always managed to find and point out small and large creatures I likely wouldn't have seen otherwise. He even managed to spot a blue ring octopus on our last dive which is very rare. He mentioned the last one he saw had been a year ago. In terms of gear, I rented everything on the boat with exception to mask, SMB, and computer which I brought myself. All of the gear was in respectable condition, and there were some surprising nice touches that you usually don't see with rental gear like premium mouthpieces for the regulators (usually its the most basic ones that scrape your gums), and for their rental computers they had shearwater perigrines! I have my own shearwater but if you don't have your own computer or just want to try out a shearwater one, this is extremely impressive to have available. There were no compasses on the SPG guages, so I would bring your own. On the dive deck, the crew was so much help. All you had to do was put your wetsuit, weight belt and boots on, and the crew would set up your tank/bcd/regs and help you put it on. Once you were suited up, they helped you into the dive tender ("scotchie" as they say in indonesia) and then you put on your fins and rolled off the boat once you reached the dive site. After the dive, they would pick you up just off the dive site, help you load all your gear into the tender, climb in and then head back to the boat. Once there, all you had to do was climb up the ladder. All of your dive gear was loaded back onto the boat by the
Recommended for
Amazing Diving. Friendly and knowledgeable dive guides. Interior boat design and chefs cooking.
22 Apr, 2025

7.6 Good
Arkadiy B
United States

Great guides and the crew, but wish the boat was more comfortable
We only had 6 people on this trip, so the boat was all to ourselves, with personal attention and plenty of space. The guides are great, friendly, responsible, knowledgeable and helpful (and fun), and the crew is nice too. Got to see alot of coral, manta rays, sharks, turtles etc etc.
Recommended for
guides, crew, actual diving
16 Jul, 2019

9.2 Superb
Maurice P
United States

Just perfect
Simply phenomenal dive guides and crew, and an overall great vibe on board this charming yet perfectly functional old school wooden boat. Good food, esp. breakfasts! Super well-crafted itinerary, including beautiful shore visits. Incredible diving - lots of mantas, sharks, tons of fish, amazing coral. Fun downtime with games, cards, and beer. The perfect holiday, we would happily do it again. And again and again...
Recommended for
Amazing dive guides and crew. Super well-crafted itinerary, including beautiful shore visits. Charming old school wooden sailboat has lots of character.
13 Mar, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Jade S
Australia

Awesome crew and diving
Seeing manta rays, drinks and cards and the awesome people on the boat!
Recommended for
Fantastic diving experiences with currents, awesome marine life and a great crew providing plenty of entertainment s
18 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
Marco H
Switzerland

Fantastic week in Raja Ampat
Had a fantastic week of diving in Raja Ampat. The crew and dive guides have a lot of energy and are very passionate about diving. They are super friendly and will do everything to make your stay as good as possible! They care about safety on the diving and the boat was in very good condition.
Recommended for
Dive guides, friendliness, Food, comfort
13 Dec, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Yanik S
Switzerland

We had an amazing time!
The service provided aboard the Jaya is amazing. All of the crew, the dive masters, etc. are all about taking care of the guests. The boat is well-maintained and has good spaces for relaxing, playing games, etc. The food is absolutely amazing. And of course diving Raja Ampat is a delight and the dive sites were well chosen.
Recommended for
Service, food, diving
08 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Sandra P
Germany

Magnificent liveaboard in Raja Ampat!!
Beautiful liveaboard with great dive spots. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The shore excursions provide variety between dives. Everything is perfectly prepared and planned.
Recommended for
Organization. Boat and staff. Food and dives.
12 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Helene C
France

A superb experience!
We had an amazing week on the Jaya. Everything was perfect, the team of dive masters were very professional, passionate and offered us an exceptional quality of diving. The equipment and safety on board and underwater are rigorous, we felt very comfortable throughout our stay. The dive sites are also incredible, the diversity of underwater life is clearly there! The entire crew were very professional and friendly, always ensuring the good atmosphere on the boat. The food is very good, we enjoyed it! The comfort on the boat is basic but still quite up to our expectations. We 100% recommend the Jaya for a Liveaboard in the north of Raja Ampat!
Recommended for
The food served on board. Dive sites. The team of dive masters and all the staff on the boat.
13 Jun, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Jaime C
South Africa

Beautiful experience & great diving!
It was one of the best few days! We really enjoyed the helpfulness of the crew. It was truly an eat, dive & sleep experience. We saw manta rays, eagle rays, sharks, plenty of turtles, and a beautiful healthy coral reef.
Recommended for
Diving, food & more diving.
14 Oct, 2022