Jelajahi Laut Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.5 Exceptional - Nitrox available
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Top notch crew and dive guides, plenty of food, comfortable cabins, lots of space on the boat for relaxing. ”
Highlights
Built in Sulawesi, considered the “boatyard” of Indonesia, Jelajahi Laut is a beautiful phinisi boat constructed in 2021 with local teak wood and ironwood, ready to take you to the hottest dive spots in Indonesia. Jelajahi Laut means “Explore the Sea,” which she delivers with expeditions to Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Islands, Alor, and Ambon, to name a few. This traditional phinisi was designed by divers, optimizing the comforts for diver guests with a spacious equipment area and camera station, where you can gear up and prepare for your underwater adventure.
With 6 comfortable cabins onboard, Jelajahi Laut offers an intimate dive cruise for up to 14 guests with a sense of adventure who appreciate exploring the popular dive sites and some of the remote islands, local villages, and new dive sites. With a small, local team of dedicated boat crew and dive guides, the staff onboard Jelajahi Laut will invite you as part of their family, introducing you to their home in the Indonesian archipelago. Whether the pelagics in Raja Ampat or the smallest critters in Ambon, the local guides of Jelajahi Laut know where to fulfill your wish list while avoiding the crowds.
Book today to join the modern Jelajahi Laut for your next ultimate dive cruise in Indonesia.
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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees (4,200,000 IDR), Park and Port Fees (4,200,000 IDR per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Local Transfers, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (10 USD per day), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, WiFi internet (750,000 IDR).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Jelajahi Laut Reviews
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- 9.5 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.7
- Value 9.4
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- 8.4 Very good
- Lisa S
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United States
Beautiful diving on a lovely boat!
Terrific boat and crew. Great safety practices and a wonderful onboard culture. This is a great mid-level experience....very comfortable....not the highest end luxury, but good value and good diving. I was both energized by amazing diving and relaxed by a very solid on-board experience. I would definitely dive with Makumba again....looking forward to their new boat in early 2027!
- Recommended for
- Great crew culture! Supportive, helpful, and energetic.. Terrific dive sites...they worked hard to make sure we weren't diving with crowds and had meaningful dives.. Gorgeous upper deck cabin with a balcony. What a treat!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sam B
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United Kingdom
10/10 - a thoroughly well organised company, enjoyed every second!
It was thoroughly well put together, with 15 staff to attend to the 12 guests. All the way from engineer, to boat decks, kitchen staff, to dive guides - all were exceptional. The boat itself is incredibly comfortable, with plenty of space to chill in-between dives and rooms are well kept. The food was delicious every meal and we certainly didn't go hungry! Eric and Camille run the whole operation incredibly well, and go the extra mile with non-dive activities such as hikes, shexpert talks (shark expert) and a bit of ornithology. The days are packed but that's a good thing, and it's amazing how much you can fit into the week, with a total of 23 dives. Importantly, they genuinely care about the reef, its inhabitants, and the protection of them which is refreshing. Watching fellow divers smash up the coral with their fins actually ruins holidays but they really keep an eye on this. Thoroughly recommend this organisation if you're considering Raja Ampat.
- Recommended for
- Quality of Diving. Organisation and Staff. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Xinyang C
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China
i literally felt it's like bootcamp for the seal, so intense hhh
That's one of my memorable experience i have had, funny and supportive crew, really good food throughout the day.
- Recommended for
- crew. food. vibe.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jasmin T
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Switzerland
Unforgettable trip
We had a wonderful 10 days on the Jelajahi Laut! The whole crew around Camille and Eric gave everything to offer us an unforgettable trip in Raja Ampat. Eric's briefings before each dive were designed so that every diver knew exactly what to expect and that helped a lot, especially on some drift dives, which were quite challenging. Also, the protection of the reef is pointed out again and again and that you should not touch or break anything. We thought that was very good. They have carefully selected the dive sites and tried their best to avoid diving with other boats as much as possible. The diving groups consisted of a maximum of 4 people per guide, which was a reason for us to book this boat. In general, there is room for a maximum of 12 guests on the boat and we had a great group! Our Seaviewcabin was lovely, the view of the small islets from the bed was wonderful. Since it is a wooden boat, it sometimes dripped in a bit during heavy rain, but that didn't bother us. :) One afternoon, Matt, a naturalist, came on board to tell us more about sharks and manta rays, which was very exciting. We also liked the shore excursions, the aperitif on the beach and the trip to Jellyfish Lake very much. Everything was always prepared with love and cold drinks were always included.We can recommend the Jelajahi Laut to anyone who is looking for a family atmosphere, good security and fine food and attaches importance to taking care of our underwater world. Many thanks to Cam & Eric, Arisman, Saldi & Basir, Jamal & Dasir, Burhan & Kipli, Ramli & Romi, Elim & David and Kris & Dani. We would love to come back.
- Recommended for
- Friendliness & fun. Safety on board & in the water. Comfort of the Seaviewcabine.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Jessica D
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France
Great liveaboard experience
Beautiful dive sites . Great schedules of the dives and activities. Amazing local crew. For the food, the chef did its best with a lot of options ; it did not fully match our taste and we once were sick due to food but I know that the other divers were very pleased with the food . The Cruise directors were also good and did their best ; I would have appreciated that my dive guide shows more calm during the dives sometimes but overall a great experience.
- Recommended for
- Kindness of the local crew. Dive sites and Land activities. Beautiful boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Melissa D
- United States
Fantastic crew, amazing food. Great dives!
We had a very comfortable experience with a great staff. Dive sites were diverse. Komodo island tour was a bonus treat. Amazing food and presentation. Friendly staff with excellent guidance. Highly recommend!
- Recommended for
- Food presentation, beauty of the ship, dive locations
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- 10 Exceptional
- WILLIE T
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Singapore
Wonderful Banda Sea/Raja Ampat 15 days crossing
- Hammerheads, large swarm bumphead parrot fish, galores of pigmy seahorse, mandarin fish, rare nudies, wobbegongs and walking sharks - Fantastic crew, extremely well feed gourmet meals - Well planned trips - Kodus to Soleman for his keen eyes on otherwise impossible to find critters
- Recommended for
- - Overall experience, professional and warm crew, flexible and well planned dives
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- 10 Exceptional
- Benjamin G
- United States
Come for the mantas, stay for the people
This was my first liveaboard and my first time diving in the region. Don't get me wrong—the tête-à-têtes with mantas, nighttime sleuthing for blue-ringed octopi and rainbow nudibranchs, and surging through currents with ALL the fish—was incredible. 10/10. But what I was truly blown away by was the people powering the Jelajahi Laut, especially the rare mix of top-quality organization, attentiveness, experience, warmth, energy, knowledge-sharing, humor, and family-style experience. I’ve been on numerous guided field trips and led a two-week field course. These guides are so damn good—they are a cut above the rest. Eric and Camille, the two lead guides, were so many things at the same time, some of them you'd think would be at odds. How can someone be entirely dependable yet relentlessly goofy? These two were responsible, communicative, organized, and able to offer critical advice to relative newbies while also engaging divers with hundreds of dives under their belts. When I had issues with my ear, Eric gave me specific pointers that enabled me to completely fix the problem and enjoy the rest of my dives. Camille also went out of her way to check on me and gave me some special medication that made things so much better. These guides consistently went above and beyond to make sure I was OK, and always engaged me and instructed me when I asked for it. Eric is an INCREDIBLE teacher, with funny and helpful analogies and so much positive reinforcing energy. I would do any liveaboard that Eric and Camille are leading, and I cannot imagine this operation with anyone else at the helm. They are an incredible team, and I’m grateful to have met and learned from them. Across the whole crew of 17, I felt safe from the moment I stepped onboard. Super clear briefings. Assistance with preparing and porting equipment and tanks. They really go out of their way to take care of you. And the food—super tasty and super diverse (which I hear is not always the case on dive boats). The guides were extremely responsible and pointed out some of the rare or hard-to-see species (shoutout Hanzo!). That kind of assuredness, through clear and thorough communication, laid the foundation for what ultimately became a super fun and silly group that bonded through group meals, karaoke nights, posing with Komodo dragons, fake drink sponsorship commercials, group birthday parties, and sunset hikes with beautiful views. The schedule was intense—18 dives over 6 days—but the tight ship also allowed for sufficient downtime, and we got into a rhythm. And of course, the places we were diving made it so worth it. Healthy reefs, incredible diversity of fish and invertebrates, and charismatic species from majestic mantas and reef sharks to pygmy seahorses and giant frogfishes. We had a healthy diversity of dives, including 3 night dives, a handful of drift dives, and ~3 manta-focused dives. Even though this place is becoming increasingly frequented by divers and there are more and more boats, I was still BLOWN AWAY by the sea life here. You’ll see plenty of boats during the trip, but apart from 1 or 2 of the dives, our group never ran into other groups underwater. If total remoteness is what you seek, this place is not for you. Also, if you’re into the 5-star luxury experience, other boats will be a better fit. But I was super comfortable—and honestly, I’d even prefer this to some white glove experience. Pretty soon into this trip, we felt like a family. It was a super homey boat with amazing food, excellent service, and a stellar vibe. If you are considering a liveaboard in Komodo—choose this one. You will not regret it. You’ll learn a lot, make new connections, and take in the wonders with amazing people.
- Recommended for
- Eric and Camille. The staff, all the guests (even that tall, skinny guy Thomas), and the whole rapport of the trip. Nudibranches, sharks, mantas, octopuses, reef walls, drift dives, ALL THE AMAZING NATURE.
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- 8.4 Very good
- MIN X
- China
Wonderful liveaboard experience
The corals there are so beautiful. You can see sharks, turtles, mantas, and also many macro creatures. In short, it is a worthwhile trip.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides are very kind. All the dive points and hike events are so memoriable. Very good cost quality balance.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Marcus L
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Germany
Fantastic experience
an extraordinary journey in a special place with special people! Many thanks to the dive directors Eric and Cam
- Recommended for
- Staff and Dive Guides. Dive Spots. Food and Drinks.
