Malaillo Liveaboard is a traditional wooden Phinisi dive boat, expertly handcrafted and seamlessly integrated with modern navigation systems and advanced safety equipment. It stands out with a dedicated dive deck, allowing guests to enjoy well-organized and convenient diving preparations in a spacious layout.
Features
This 45-meter vessel accommodates up to 14 guests across 7 well-appointed cabins. Guests can unwind in air-conditioned indoor spaces or bask in ocean views from the open-air dining areas and expansive sun deck. Malaillo offers a luxurious, comfortable platform for exploring the Indonesian archipelago’s underwater marvels.
Meals are served buffet-style with a variety of Asian and Mediterranean dishes, including vegan and vegetarian options. A special BBQ night adds a festive flair to each cruise. Additional onboard amenities include a camera room, comfortable lounges, and a hammock deck for relaxing between dives.
In addition to diving, Malaillo also offers land excursions to explore island viewpoints or cultural attractions, depending on the itinerary. Wi-Fi is available for a fee, sufficient for emails and browsing.
We Think . .
Malaillo Liveaboard perfectly balances traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with high-end comfort and exceptional dive service, making it a superb choice for divers seeking exploration with style. Malaillo is part of the Gangga Divers group, one of the diving pioneers in Indonesia and very well respected.
Malaillo cruises through some of Indonesia’s top dive destinations, including Raja Ampat, Komodo, Alor, Halmahera, and the Banda Sea. These regions offer some of the world’s richest marine biodiversity, vibrant coral gardens, dramatic walls, and frequent pelagic sightings.
Indonesia’s position within the Coral Triangle makes its waters especially attractive for marine life enthusiasts. The variety of dive conditions—from gentle drifts to exhilarating currents—offers something for everyone, from beginners to advanced divers.
To reach Malaillo’s departure points, fly into Indonesia’s major hubs such as Jakarta or Bali (Denpasar) and transfer via domestic flights to embarkation ports like Sorong, Ambon, Maumere, or Bima. The team arranges airport or hotel transfers on embarkation and disembarkation days. It’s recommended to arrive at least a day before cruise departure.
Lower Deck Cabins Four cabins are located on the lower deck: two doubles with queen beds and two twin cabins, each 14 sqm. All feature air conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, desks, wardrobes, and porthole windows.
Main Deck Cabin This 13 sqm twin cabin offers large windows, a private bathroom, and direct access to the restaurant. Also on the main deck: the dive station, indoor/outdoor dining areas, and an air-conditioned camera room with ample lighting and power outlets.
Upper Deck Cabins Two cabins grace the upper deck: an 18 sqm master suite with a queen-size bed and a 13 sqm twin cabin connected by an interlinking door. These rooms offer multiple windows, private bathrooms, and air conditioning. The upper deck also includes a lounge and a hammock deck with a floating net for relaxation.
Sun Deck This open space is designed for comfort, featuring sunbeds and beanbags. It’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy 360° ocean views.
Diving Location Features Malaillo cruises across the Coral Triangle’s most renowned dive sites, offering sightings of manta rays, pygmy seahorses, schooling fish, sharks, and healthy hard and soft coral reefs. Conditions range from calm bays to current-swept channels, offering both relaxed and exhilarating dive experiences.
Dive Services Diving is conducted in small groups with one guide per four guests. Malaillo employs four certified local dive guides, overseen by a PADI instructor cruise director. Up to 4 dives are offered daily, including night or sunset dives. Nitrox is available free of charge.
Guests are briefed before every dive, and dive sites are selected based on conditions and diver experience. The dive deck features dedicated stations, refill points, and direct tender access. Safety equipment includes ENOS beacons, AED, and DAN oxygen kits. 12-liter aluminum tanks are standard, with limited 15-liter tanks available upon request.
Dive Locations:
- Raja Ampat: Home to the world’s highest marine biodiversity. Highlights include manta cleaning stations, dense coral gardens, and macro-rich muck dives.
- Banda Sea: Famous for hammerhead sharks, sea snakes, and spectacular wall dives.
- Komodo National Park: Thrilling drift dives, reef sharks, and encounters with majestic manta rays.
- Alor: A hidden gem offering stunning coral reefs and chances to see rare critters and dolphins.
- Halmahera: Pristine reefs with minimal diver traffic—ideal for exploration and photography.
Training courses are available onboard. Dive insurance is mandatory due to remote cruising grounds. All dives are no-decompression and a dive computer is required.
Additional Dive Amenities:
- Aqualung rental gear
- Bauer compressor & Nitrox membrane system
- Camera rinse tanks and workstations
- Daily dive planning with flexibility based on guest interest and weather
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