Jelajahi Laut Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.5 Exceptional
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- Nitrox available
“Very confortable with a great crew and amazing couple of Cruise Directors”
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 (250,000-300,000 IDR per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Local Transfers, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (10 USD per day), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.
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Jelajahi Laut Reviews
- 9.5 Exceptional
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Vessel
9.1
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Crew
9.2
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Food
9.9
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Diving
9.7
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Value
9.4
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- 10 Exceptional
- Benjamin G
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Jonathan Benton C
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United States
Fantastic in all respects - the boat and team lived up to the epic reputation of Raja Ampat
Truly great experience - team does a great job of designing an itinerary that delivers fantastic diving experience - usually without having to share dive sites with other boats/divers. Dive guides are professional, competent, knowledgeable and extremely helpful at providing tips to improve your diving and make sure you get the most out of every dive
- Recommended for
- quality of diving and dive guides. crew was fantastic - they met our every need and were irrepressibly cheerful and helpful. layout and comfort of the boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- William C
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United States
Had a great time, EPIC x 3 on the scale of EPIC.
It starts out like checking into a 5 star hotel. The transports are timely, cruise directors are at the meeting site to greet everyone. Boarding the ship was very welcoming, every crew member introduced themselves. The diving was EPIC. Jelajahi Laut is a class act.
- Recommended for
- The entire crew works as a team to keep divers happy. The selected dive sites are great picks. The boat is spacious for the number of passengers.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mary S
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United States
My favorite liveaboard
Excellent trip! Lots of entertainment: 19 dives, 3 land excursions, great food, and wonderful staff.
- Recommended for
- Professional dive master. Overall care of guests. Room with a view.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nick Z
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United States
Wonderful ship with excellent crew
My wife and I booked one of the premier cabins on our 6D/5N trip and it was absolutely gorgeous. We loved the beautful windows and the balcony overlooking the stern. The crew was excellent, professional, friendly, helpful, attentive. The cruise director, Camille, was well-organized, enthusiastic and attentive to the guests. I caught an 18-hour stomach bug -- probably from something I ate before I came aboard. Camille made sure that I had all I needed to feel better. Thanks to her attentions, I was back in the water in no time. This was typical of the excellent service my wife and I received on board the Jelajahi Laut. I would sail with this ship and crew again any time, any where!
- Recommended for
- Excellent crew. Beautiful cabin. Excellent diving.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jonathan Q
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United States
Great 7day/ 6 night trip in Raja! Would do it again with this crew!
Amazing diving! Top notch crew and dive guides, plenty of food, comfortable cabins, lots of space on the boat for relaxing. Safety was the top priority with a briefing for the boat on day one and dive briefings before each dive. Accommodates up to 14 guests, which was the perfect sizer for me. Chef prepared great meals with a bounty at each sitting! Eric and Camie are top notch cruise directors and the staff was warm, welcoming, and great to hang out with.
- Recommended for
- Cabin size and comfort was great, dive guides were top notch, safety was top priority.
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- 10 Exceptional
- KIM V
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United States
Best, liveaboard experience ever
Everything about this trip was fantastic. The crew really made it special with everything from amazing service and taking care of us to the absolutely phenomenal food and being able to spend some moments with the crew and the captain playing the guitar and them singing our excursions and the barbecue They set up for us on the beach was breathtaking. We got rained on but it was still amazing... A truly spectacular trip
- Recommended for
- Hands down the crew made the trip the food next and obviously the dive locations
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Chris B
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United States
Perfect LiveAboard Experience
Raja Ampat is a dream destination and the crew made the liveaboard experience perfect. This boat and crew are top notch! Highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- Organized and professional dive guides, unbeatable dive sites, perfect accommodations.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Wade G
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United States
Excellent - This is a 1st class operation.
Manta Ridge - (15) mantas came in to be cleaned and were within (2) meters of the group. Playing chess with the crew was cool too.
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- The crew, the food, and the facilities. All flawless - a great dive boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Damen H
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United States
Fantastic Liveaboard with outstanding staff
Incredible coral and sea life, dives were not only beautiful but diverse with a night dive and some exciting current dives. We dove with our children for the first time and the lead dive guide was able to make us all comfortable and safe. The food was very good and plentiful, and the views from our on board room were unforgettable.
- Recommended for
- Dive leader, dives, sea view room
