Step aboard this salubrious motor yacht with impeccable facilities
Dive in total comfort from the large, well-designed dive deck and tenders
Dedicated camera room and compartmentalised rinse tanks
Sleep in style with upper deck cabins boasting private balconies
Gaia Love is a new breed of liveaboard, journeying to Indonesia’s remotest regions surrounded by nothing by water. Discover the delights of far-flung dive destinations like Raja Ampat, Komodo, and the Banda Sea with ease on board this luxurious motor yacht, purpose-built for comfortable exploration. Exceptional onboard amenities include massage services, sumptuous wooden interiors and watersports - not to mention a first-class dive deck and superb camera facilities - allowing guests to enjoy isolated diving in maximum comfort and style.
One-way itinerary combining Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
Dive the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
Explore Pulau Koon, Nusa Laut and Suangi
Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
Visit a village, museum and 17th-century fort on Banda Neira
Dive the remote Daram Island group
Night dives included in the itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive at Ambon, where you will be met by our cruise director and transferred by car to the passenger embarkation port. Once onboard, a general briefing covering vessel orientation, safety, and emergency procedures will be conducted by our cruise director. Check dive scheduled for late afternoon.
Days 2-10:
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.
Day 11:
The final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives—sail back to the harbour.
Day 12:
Our cruise director will assist you with all of your departure needs in accordance with your departure flight time. Our crew will assist you with your luggage, and you will be escorted to the airport.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Transfer details
Departure
12:00pm
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Return
12:00pm
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Beer and wine with dinner
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Airport transfers
Land excursions
Kayaks or SUPS
Taxes
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Park and port fees - US$35 per day
Fuel surcharge - US$20 per night
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 70%
Alcoholic drinks
Nitrox - IDR240,000 per day
15l tanks - IDR240,000 per day
Equipment rental - IDR800,000 per day
Dive computer - IDR192,000 per day
Diving courses
Laundry service
Spa or massage
Internet
Gratuities
Payment policy
If a cancellation is made 181 days or more before the trip start date, 15% of the trip cost will be imposed as cancellation charges.
If a cancellation is made between 180-91 days before the departure date, 30% of the trip cost will be imposed as cancellation charges.
No refund for cancellation made in less than 90 days prior to departure date.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply. Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply. Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
Cancellation policy
50% deposit - required to secure reservation. 50% balance - due 91 days prior to departure. Bookings received less than 91 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
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