La Galigo, Indonesia
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“I would 100 percent recommend La Galigo for any liveaboard trip anywhere, because no matter where you go the experience is going t…”
Highlights
The 33m La Galigo liveaboard in Indonesia is a traditional two-mast Phinisi sailing boat built in 2012. It was designed by an avid diver and built by traditional Sulawesi craftsmen with scuba diving in mind. The La Galigo has 7 en-suite cabins with privately controlled air-conditioning accommodating 14 guests. The suite cabin has a private balcony and a TV. The living and dining area has a large TV, a well-stocked bookcase, and many power sockets for charging laptops, cameras, and video equipment. Guests can soak up some sun on a lounge, relax in the shade, or read a book in the rooftop dining and relaxing area. An isolated engine room makes the motor and generator noises very low. Tasty meals are provided throughout the day. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. For relaxation, there are also outdoor common areas where guests can lounge in reclining chairs, enjoying the ocean breeze. Guests of the liveaboard frequently rate the La Galigo as the best crew experience. Fun and safety are the hallmarks of La Galigo Liveaboard.
La Galigo has a dedicated diving platform at the rear of the boat and a side ladder for loading. There are also two dive tenders, one 6m and one 9m available. The itinerary includes trekking on all different itineraries to places such as the outlook of Penemu and cruising through the limestone formations of Wayag Lagoon and viewpoint. When scuba diving in Raja Ampat, sharks are everywhere under the reefs. The itinerary includes trekking the outlook of Bintang Lagoon and cruising through the limestone formations of Mt. Pindito. Scuba diving in Raja Ampat, where sharks can be found under the reefs. There are some great dive sites around Gam Island with vibrant fish-covered reefs and plenty of macro subjects. The biodiversity is rich, and guests can find Manta Rays, Whale sharks, Wunderpus, Mimic Octopus, Ribbon Eels, Napoleon Maori Wrasse, Bump Head Parrot Fish, Eagle Rays, Pygmy Seahorse, Great Barracuda, Silver Tip Sharks, Bull Sharks, Walking Bamboo Sharks, Ornate Ghost Pipefish, Frog Fish, Batfish, Potato Grouper, HammerHead Sharks, Grey Reef Shark, Large schools of Pelagic Fish, Nudibranchs, and Turtles.
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Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Local Transfers, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (170-358 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (25 USD per day), Nitrox Course (330 USD), Private Dive Guide (100 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, WiFi internet.
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La Galigo Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 8.8
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.5
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Roberto B
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Brazil
My 12-day liveaboard journey in Raja Ampat aboard La Galigo was nothing short of extraordinary.
The combination of pristine diving, exceptional service, and the professionalism of the crew made this trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The dive team on La Galigo delivered outstanding guidance and safety, enriching every dive with their knowledge and passion for marine life. From large pelagics like mantas to macro treasures hidden in coral reefs, every dive revealed the extraordinary biodiversity that makes Raja Ampat so unique. Equally impressive was the onboard service. The La Galigo crew operated with seamless coordination, providing world-class hospitality at every step — from dive preparation to exquisite meals and comfortable accommodations. Their genuine warmth and attention to detail elevated the experience far beyond expectations. This journey was filled with magical moments, both underwater and on deck, and I wholeheartedly recommend La Galigo to any diver considering Raja Ampat. It is an ideal choice for both seasoned and first-time visitors to this region, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and truly unforgettable adventure.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Foid. Site seeing.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christopher W
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Austria
Great Diving with great people
Sea life and Nature in Raja Ampat is simply stunning. The Ship was great, but the Crew made this trip special. They were friendly, funny, helplful and always smiling. The Dive Guides found every little seahorse and pointed out every big fish. We had a really good time under and over Walter.
- Recommended for
- Sea Life. Crew. Friendly and helplful people.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Esther H
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United States
Best liveaboard experience ever!
Highly recommend La Galigo to anyone who wants to go to Raja Ampat! I felt very safe and taken care of/pampered by everyone onboard. Very efficient and well managed with every detail of the trip. The food is also amazing! Jacob is also an amazing and patient cruise director. I will definitely book with them again
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Dive efficiency/safety.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Daphne T
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Canada
Fabulous all around! Highly recommend this team and company!
We had a phenomenal week with La Galigo in Komodo National Park. The entire tour was well organized from start to finish. The diving and sea life was spectacular! Very rich marine life, both pelagics and micro. Thrilling drifts and busy muck dives as well, full of creatures! Our guides were attentive and the groups are small, max 1:4. The sites were not too busy, in general. The dive briefings onboard this operation are next level artistry! The site topography maps are something you could hang on the wall - maybe a future merch idea! Rental gear was in good condition, and our personal gear was well cared for. The food onboard was delicious, plentiful and with lots of variety each day. There was one vegetarian onboard our trip and there were always lots of options for everyone. The boat itself was stunning. Beautiful interior, lots of space to spread out and lounge comfortably between dives, whether you want sun, shade or to be indoors. Our cabin was spacious, as was our bathroom. Hot showers with strong water pressure and reef safe shampoo/conditioner/body wash was provided! Land excursions were fabulous. We did a beautiful sunset hike, as well as a visit to see the Komodo dragons on Rinca. Rinca has good infrastructure, is clean and well maintained, and we had a very educational guided tour with many free roaming wild Komodo dragons who seemed peaceful, and well protected from tourists by the rangers. Last but definitely not least, the staff onboard our trip were absolutely fabulous. You couldn’t ask for better people. Everyone was happy to help in any way they could, they all seemed to be in a great mood every minute of the day, and truly seemed to enjoy our and each other’s company. Our cruise director, Jaka, was competent, confident and knowledgeable. He did an excellent job making sure everyone was informed all the way through, and that everyone’s whims, wants and needs were taken care of immediately! Highly recommend this company if you are going to Indonesia to dive!
- Recommended for
- Exceptional service from staff. Stunning marine life, as well as Komodo dragons. Food and amenities onboard.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Brent K
- United States
La Galigo diving and team deliver!
Great diving, excellent staff & crew, comfortable bed, below deck cabins bigger than most boats, nice indoor common/dining area, good (and plentiful) food. Rear dive deck is much better than most area boats with side deck tender access. Dive prep area is big enough. Shaded area w beanbags and padded benches for about half the guests. Boat could use top deck shade area. Nice shore excursions.
- Recommended for
- Raja Ampat diving is world class and rear dive deck & two tenders made access easy.. Cruise director, staff and dive crew went above and beyond, best liveaboard service I have had!. Shore excursions were interesting and varied - jelly fish lake a highlight!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andrew D
- United States
Flawless
Everything went off seamlessly. The entire trip was perfectly accommodating in every way. The food was absolutely fantastic and well above what I was expecting. The entire crew was welcoming, professional, and went out of their way to help whenever they could. The dive briefings were extremely thorough and made the dive easy because you knew exactly what to expect. The master divers where great and took good care of you above and below the water. They did absolutely everything for you and welcomed you back with delicious snacks and warm drinks. My first liveaboard and all future ones I will be doing have a hard standard to live up to. Would highly recommend this ship and crew.
- Recommended for
- Diving, crew, food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christopher W
- Canada
Beautiful dives
Experiencing smaller fish. The great service. Relaxing
- Recommended for
- Diving, service, scenery
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- 9.2 Superb
- Alice G
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France
An exceptional week
Great dives, a caring crew with a warm atmosphere
- Recommended for
- The kindness and availability of the staff. Visits to some islands/villages. The overall warm atmosphere.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Richard L
- Canada
If you want a great dive experience, La Galigo and Raja Ampat will spoil you forever
Exceptional crew totally dedicated to delivering the best customer experience possible.the dive guides amazing. The cruise director Jacob was one of the best we've come across in the industry, and we've travelled on 20 liveabotds
- Recommended for
- The dive at Melissa's corner was one of our top dives EVER, millions of fish of all types. If you enjoy macro, it s the place for you. We had amazing Reef Manta Ray interactions.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alastair M
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United Kingdom
Out of this world! Crew, boat, food, diving, everything of the absolute highest standard!!!
Making friends with whole crew (Tom really takes personal pride in his boat, his crew and the experience of his customers). The selection of dive sites, all amazing and the guides ability to spot and ensure the whole group saw everything was the best I have experienced in almost a dozen liveaboard trips! The food, accommodation and equipment all top standard and maintenance and cleaning and help was above and beyond!!!
- Recommended for
- Selection of dive sites, quality of service, standard or boat and diving equipment
