Jelajahi Laut Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Jelajahi Laut
Brand: Jelajahi Laut
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (196 reviews)

Brand-new luxury phinisi designed to deliver the scuba best diving experiences in Indonesia

from$420 /day

per person

Overview

Designed by divers, for divers, Jelajahi Laut liveaboard is a brand new luxury liveaboard offering unmissable adventures in some of Indonesia’s most sought after dive destinations. Boasting beautiful wooden interiors, understated social spaces, and a selection of accommodation options - including two top deck sea-view cabins - Jelajahi Laut guarantees a comfortable trip, even in the remotest of waters. And, with a limited number of guests on board, each experience will feel totally personal and every memory will be cherished for years to come.

Highlights

Traditional phinisi vessel offering modern comforts and understated luxury
Dive some of Indonesia’s most sought dive destinations
Just 14 guests on board, ensuring highly personalised experiences
Make the most of new dive rental equipment onboard

Number of cabins:6
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Ensuite bathrooms:YES
Guest / Guide:4:1
Group booking discounts

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30Jun 2026
12D / 11N
Lembeh, Gorontalo, Togean, Pulau Dua, and Luwuk
33 dives
-25% discount
$4,740
from $3,555
Overview
Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 33
Experience Open Water - Minimum 25 dives and Deep Adventure
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
30 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Bitung
Manado International Airport; MDC
Return
11 Jul 2026
04:00 PM
Luwuk
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport: LUW
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Transfers
Land excursions
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park and port fees
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 75%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - US$25 per day
15l tanks - US$7 per day
Nitrox - US$10 per day
Dive computer - US$7 per day
Diving courses
Internet
Highlights
Lembeh Strait: An extended stay for in-depth critter hunting and macro photography.
Gorontalo: Unique wall dives, huge sponges, and the possibility of encountering whale sharks.
Togian Islands: Pristine coral gardens, WWII wrecks, and diverse marine life in the sheltered Gulf of Tomini.
Luwuk: The final destination, a gateway to the Banggai Archipelago's remote reefs.
Day 1: Arrival & First Dives in Lembeh
We will organise a taxi to collect you from either Manado Airport (MDC) or your hotel to take you to the meeting point. We then transfer you to Jelajahi Laut. We’ll give you our welcome briefing and a tour around the boat, then you’ll get ready to enjoy your first check dive to get acquainted with the gear and the local conditions, where you’ll enjoy your first check dive in the famous Lembeh Strait.

Possible dive sites: Start with a classic muck dive at a site like Hairball or Jahir to immediately immerse yourself in the world of unique critters like frogfish and flamboyant cuttlefish.

Days 2-3: Lembeh Strait - The Muck Diving Mecca
Dedicate two full days to exploring the diverse muck diving sites of Lembeh. This allows for a comprehensive search for the area's many bizarre and beautiful critters. Possible dive sites:
o Nudi Falls: A sloping reef with a wide variety of nudibranchs.
o Police Pier: An excellent spot for night diving to find snake eels and other nocturnal creatures.
o Tanjung Kusu: Famous for its pipefish and seahorses.
o Mawali Wreck: A Japanese WWII wreck, providing a break from the sand and a habitat for schools of fish.

Days 4-5: Gorontalo - Walls and Whale Sharks
Jelajahi Laut will make her way to the Gorontalo region. This area is famous for its vertical walls and the potential for big animal encounters. Possible dive sites:
o Olimbui Wall: A deep wall covered in giant sponges and schools of fusiliers.
o Whale Shark Spot: Gorontalo is one of the few places where you might encounter resident whale sharks.

Days 6-10: Togian Islands - The Heart of Tomini Bay
We will continue south into the calm, sheltered waters of the Togian Islands. This area offers some of the healthiest reefs in the region. Possible dive sites:
o Una Una: An active volcanic island with massive sponges and huge schools of barracudas at sites like Apollo and Fishomania.
o B24 Bomber Wreck: A well-preserved WWII bomber that rests in shallow water, creating a unique habitat for marine life.
o Batu Gila: A famous seamount known for its high fish activity and a chance to see reef sharks.
o Jellyfish Lake: A topside excursion to a unique, landlocked lake where you can snorkel with thousands of non-stinging jellyfish.

Days 11-12: Luwuk Area & Final Dives
Arrive in the Luwuk region, preparing for the final dives of the trip. The diving here is remote and offers a glimpse into the less-travelled parts of the Banggai Archipelago. Possible dive sites: Explore local reefs and pinnacles around the Luwuk area, with a final farewell dive. The specific sites will depend on the day's conditions, but you can expect a mix of colourful reefs and potential macro life.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations 30 days or more before your trip date, we will return your payment less the deposit and any bank charges incurred by us (apart from group bookings/charters)
Cancellations received within 30 days of booking will be refunded minus the deposit and bank fees (unless within 3 months before departure date)
Cancellations less than 30 days before your trip date, we retain the right to keep any payments in compensation for potential lost bookings
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.
from $3,555 /guest
Per person, diving included
Limited availability

Cabins

Standard cabin
Single bed
2 people
Shareable
Deluxe cabin
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Sea view cabin
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Boat amenities

Dive facilities

Vessel information

Meaning ‘explore the sea’ in Indonesian, Jelajahi Laut liveaboard has been designed by experienced divers to provide guests with the very best liveaboard diving experience. Built out of golden tropical timber in the shipyards of Sulawesi, this vessel is seeped in luxurious appeal and comes equipped with a wealth of contemporary comforts. With only six cabins and a normally maximum capacity of just 12 guests at any one time, your trip aboard Jelajahi Laut will be both intimate and relaxing, ensuring plenty of personal attention throughout. Between action-packed divers, you’ll find plenty of time for relaxing on deck with a cool drink, watching the sunset before a delicious meal, or star-gazing beneath the unspoilt skies.

Mikumba Diving is a PADI operator offering daily diving trips and liveaboard safaris in Komodo and Raja Ampat, as well as off-the-beaten-track expeditions throughout the Banda Sea, and more. Having first set sail in 2021, this vessel is brand new to the Mikumba Diving fleet and is the most luxurious of its vessels, catering to discerning guests who prefer not to forego comfort in favour of adventure. And, as you’d expect from a premium liveaboard, the crew is experienced with local conditions and wildlife, crafting unique itineraries according to diver interests and seasonal highlights.

Onboard Jelajahi Laut

At 32-metres long, Jelajahi Laut liveaboard comfortably accommodates a maximum of 12 guests on scheduled voyages and 14-16 guests during private charters. The main deck features simple yet sophisticated indoor lounge and dining areas equipped with a widescreen TV and library of fish ID books. Open-air social spaces can be found on both the upper deck and sun deck and come furnished with cushions, beanbags and sunbeds, as well as several tables built specifically for playing board games. When it comes to mealtimes, a range of local and International cuisine is offered, along with tea, coffee, soft drinks and water. Beer, wine and spirits available to purchase.

Diving from Jelajahi Laut

As you’d expect from such a new vessel, all Jelajahi Laut liveaboards’s rental equipment is brand-new, and includes Suunto dive computers. Two accompanying speedboats are also on hand to ferry divers to-and-fro, visiting all the underwater highlights in their chosen region. A range of scuba courses is also offered, led by experienced instructors. Courses involve a balance of theory and hands-on practice, with the large sun deck often used for classroom sessions.