La Galigo, Indonesia
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Beyond the diverse and challenging dive sites that the crew chose, La Galigo has excellent dive guides and a cruise director that …”
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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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 8.8
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.6
- Value 8.9
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Claude S
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United States
One of the best ever liveaboard trips that I have experienced
Wonderful experience. Amazing diversity of coral. Very comfortable ship. Excellent efficient and friendly crew.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Fellow divers. Amazing Raja Ampat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- roger B
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United Kingdom
An outstanding trip with a wonderful and skilled crew
Outstanding dive masters and small groups so very personal attention. The food was always excellent
- Recommended for
- The crew and dive master. The food. The vibe of the cosy boat.
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Esther H
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Martin C
- Canada
Raja is Raja!… what makes the difference it’s the boat and the crew!
Surperb 12 days cruise! Jacob the cruise director and the entire crew were great and made this trip a unique experience. The biodiversity and the quality of the corals are amazing!
- Recommended for
- Jacob and the crew. Dive sites. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Peter M
- Canada
Astonishing diversity of marine life and coral.
Team went to extraordinary efforts to accommodate dietary needs (gluten free( and get me on the boat (I was ill for the first few days and missed the boat departure).
- Recommended for
- Excellent meals, superior service, knowledgeable/experienced/profressional dive guide team.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Quinty O
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Netherlands
Recommended!
Had a great trip. The alternation between beautiful dives and cool trips made it perfect. Even though there were some unforeseen problems, the crew did everything they could to solve it as soon as possible. Everything happened with a smile! You literally didn't have to think about anything: everything was taken care of. The food was also very tasty and varied. The trip costs a bit, but is totally worth it.
- Recommended for
- The crew. The itinerary. The food.
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Sarah G
- United Kingdom
A memorable liveaboard on a fabulous boat with the best crew.
This liveaboard was defintely my favourite for the quality and luxury of the boat and the cabin which was cleaned every day. The friendliness and helpfulness of the crew, and the cruise director was very knowledgeable and helpful and the dive guides really knew what they were looking at and where to find it. It was easy to dive as all of your equipment is stored in one place and the crew help to gear up and clean everything after. The food was varied and tasty and there was plenty! Loved it and would definitely recommend this liveaboard.
- Recommended for
- The number and quality of the dives. The cruise director and staff. The boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- kamil F
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France
Great diving trip with great crew
The boat and the crew are really great. Big sundeck and people giving lot of attention to details.The diving was really good as well and well organised. Had a really good time and will come back for Rajah this time.
- Recommended for
- crew, boat, food
