Jaya
Fun and affordable phinisi liveaboard offering exciting dive safaris based on years of experience
per person
per day
Overview
- More than 20-years of experience operating liveaboards in Indonesia
- Simple yet striking vessel, hand-built using traditional methods
- A maximum of just 14 guests on board, ensuring personalised service
- Wide range of dive itineraries with varying lengths and destinations
Jaya is a stunning dive safari liveaboard boasting 20 years of experience cruising the central and eastern islands of the Indonesian Archipelago. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of the region and its unparalleled underwater world, Jaya’s crew are able to offer unique yet affordable services with high levels of professionalism at all times. The vessel itself encourages social interaction and exudes a casual, care-free atmosphere where everybody feels at home – allowing guests to let their hair down and create countless memories that will last a lifetime.
Upcoming trips
Cabins
- 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.
Amenities
Boat
Dive facilities
- 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.
Vessel
Vessel information
Jaya is a six-sailed phinisi schooner built by hand using traditional methods that have served the Bugis people of South Sulawesi for centuries. Constructed in 1999, Jaya was designed to be a very strong and capable boat, making it perfect for exploring the distant regions of Indonesia. Today, it moves seasonally between Komodo and Raja Ampat, and endeavours to hit all the top diving spots in each region to provide a schedule packed with phenomenal diving and breath-taking land visits!
Jaya is owned and operated by Scuba Republic, which has explored most of Indonesia’s remotest areas since its creation over 20 years ago. Now encompassing a chain of dive operations, Scuba Republic offers unique yet affordable services and high levels of professionalism, experience and fun – all at great value for money. With some of the most comfortable liveaboards in Indonesia, and covering the entire eastern archipelago, Scuba Republic can cater to all divers. Their flagship liveaboard, the Jaya roams the seas seasonally between Raja Ampat and Komodo National Park, passing through the Banda Sea and Alor on its way.
Onboard Jaya
This vessel accommodates up to 14 guests in a choice of twin or triple cabins equipped with air-conditioning and either shared or ensuite bathroom facilities. On the upper deck, towards the aft of the vessel, guests will find a shaded area with several separate dining tables and round-the-edge seating, providing plenty of space for lounging, eating or enjoying the scenery. Just in front of the primary salon is the cosy sun deck, which comes equipped with beanbags for napping, sunbathing or stargazing.
Diving from Jaya
Jaya’s dive deck incorporates plenty of tank spaces around the edge and a central area for storing fins and masks, hanging space for wetsuits, and freshwater containers for torches and cameras. DIN tanks and battery charging stations are available. Additional safety features on board Jaya include life rafts, life jackets, emergency positioning radio beacon, fire alarm, fire extinguisher and emergency oxygen kit. Jaya’s experienced captain has been running the boat since the very beginning, bringing exceptional knowledge and experience to the trip. Full equipment rental can be provided for divers looking to travel light, including dive computers.
Top tips
- Up for an adventure? Consider joining one of Jaya’s expedition trips.
- Jaya was originally built to be an exploration vessel and has undertaken more than 30 expeditions, covering over 40,000 nautical miles.
- Pack plenty of extras like batteries and reef safe sunscreen. This boat's itineraries visit some of Indonesia's most remote regions where you won't find any shopping.
- Jaya's itineraries typically include a land excursion of two. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes, lightweight clothing, and some extra sun protection.