Gaia Love Itinerary
Palu, Sangalaki, Maratua, Derawan12 days / 11 nights
About Gaia Love
- 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.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Circular itinerary exploring the Derawan Archipelago’s many delights
- Dive the Derawan Islands—the second most biodiverse place in the world
- Meet the manta rays and turtles of Sangalaki
- Experience the deep drop-offs and channels with ripping currents of Maratua
- Dive the well-known Maratua Channel, also named “Big Fish Country.”
- Swim with thousands of stingless jellyfishes in Kakaban’s 'Jelly Fish Lake.'
Arrive at Palu, 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
Palu
Mutiara SIS Al-Jufri International Airport: PLW
Return
12:00pm
Tarakan
Juwata International Airport: TRK
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/gaia-love/itn-2608040116261-palu-sangalaki-maratua-derawan