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Jelajahi Laut

Boutique liveaboard offering dive cruises and expeditions to some of Indonesia’s best dive sites.

Overview

Completed in October 2021, the Jelajahi Laut, meaning “Explore the Sea”, is a 105-ft phinisi boat ― a six-cabin dive liveaboard ― designed by experienced divers and handcrafted in Indonesia. With a dedicated and friendly team of 11 boat crew, a cruise director and dive crew, she takes ocean lovers on dive cruises through breathtaking scenery to the magnificent dive sites of eastern Indonesia. 

Life on board

Accommodating 12 guests for most trips, and 14 guests for full boat charters, there are two cabins with double beds on the top deck, with ensuite bathrooms, private balconies and amazing views, two deluxe cabins with ensuite bathrooms, one double bed (and one single bed suitable for a child for use during charters only), and two standard cabins with two single beds and a shared bathroom – ideal for solo travelers willing to share so they don’t have to pay a supplement.

Communal spaces include a large sundeck furnished with beanbags, while the timber-clad interior features air-conditioned indoor dining and living spaces complete with picture windows, built-in dining tables and bench seats, a widescreen TV and sound system, board games, and a library. In between dives, there will be plenty of time for you to relax, watch the sunset and enjoy delicious meals. 

Equipment and water activities

The Jelajahi Laut comes with full dive equipment purchased in 2021, including 40 x 11-liter tanks (DIN and INT), four 15-liter tanks, Suunto dive computers, two Bauer air compressors, emergency o2 (12-liter and two 50-liter tanks), snorkeling gear, stand-up paddleboards, and two speedboats. These facilities will allow you to enjoy the beautiful islands of Indonesia, exploring the clear waters on the paddleboards or by speedboat, and submerging beneath the surface for some of the best diving on Earth.

Dive destinations

The Jelajahi Laut operates throughout the year to eastern Indonesian destinations in accordance with the trade winds. Typically, you can explore the Komodo National Park from May to October, where you can go trekking in search of Komodo dragons, and dive with giant manta rays and turtles. From Mid-November to April, in the privileged waters of Raja Ampat, you will find hunting tuna, trolling sharks, fusiliers, giant groupers, schools of humpbacked parrotfish and mating mandarinfish.

Also on offer are several epic mini expeditions per year, aimed at experienced divers, which will take you on routes less traveled to explore some of Indonesia’s most remote dive locations within the famous Coral Triangle. Here, you can expect to be amazed by pristine coral reefs, brilliant soft corals, oversized gorgonians, and vibrant sponges within a tapestry of color and texture. You’re likely to see schooling jacks, hammerheads, dancing mobula rays, manta rays, lionfish, clownfish, batfish, crocodile fish, colorful nudibranchs, ghost pipefish and several species of pygmy seahorse. 

Even when you’re just chilling on the deck, there is the possibility of spotting pods of dolphins or pilot whales. These are expeditions of discovery, where you might find anything and everything from new dive sites to spectacular scenery and village life above the surface.   

You can be sure to experience an unforgettable voyage aboard the Jelajahi Laut, visiting astonishing locations, while diving and snorkeling, as well as paddleboarding and wildlife spotting within the glorious scenery and waters of the Indonesian archipelago. With a professional and experienced crew onboard, the boat caters to couples, solo travelers, and groups of friends.  

 

Itineraries & Prices

All itineraries are subject to change due to seasonal weather conditions (and resultant variations in river and tributary water levels) affecting accessibility to locations. Thus navigation routes, times and excursions may need to be modified at the cruise captain’s or your guide's discretion.

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8-Day A
10-Day B

8 Day - Raja Ampat Central & North

itinerary map

Embarkation

AM & PM: We will organise a taxi to collect you from Sorong Airport (SOQ) or your hotel, taking you to our meeting point, Marina Star Café in Sorong Harbour at 7:30am. After a tea or coffee while we wait for all our guests, we’ll transfer you to Jelajahi Laut. We’ll give you our welcome briefing and a tour around the boat, then you’ll get a chance to relax and enjoy the cruise out to Raja Ampat before getting ready to enjoy your first dive to get acquainted with the gear and the local conditions.

Possible Dive Sites: Begin in the Dampier Strait at a site like Saonek Kecil, where you can witness vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, possibly followed by a night dive depending on conditions.

Jelajahi Laut's 8-Day Raja Ampat - Day 1 - Sundeck
Location
Sorong
Day
1 / 8

The Dampier Strait - Fish Capital

AM & PM: Dedicate these days to exploring the most famous and fish-dense sites of the Dampier Strait.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Cape Kri: Holds the world record for the most fish species on a single dive. Expect barracudas, jacks, and various reef sharks.
  • Sardine Reef: Another fish-packed site, with schooling fusiliers, snappers, and mobula rays.
  • Blue Magic: A submerged pinnacle known for attracting both reef and oceanic mantas, barracudas, and sometimes even the rare wobbegong shark.
  • Mike's Point: A site with a strong current that brings in big schools of fish.
Jelajahi Laut's 8-Day Raja Ampat - Day 2 - Beautiful Nature at Raja Ampat
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
2 / 8

The Dampier Strait - Fish Capital

AM & PM: Dedicate these days to exploring the most famous and fish-dense sites of the Dampier Strait.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Cape Kri: Holds the world record for the most fish species on a single dive. Expect barracudas, jacks, and various reef sharks.
  • Sardine Reef: Another fish-packed site, with schooling fusiliers, snappers, and mobula rays.
  • Blue Magic: A submerged pinnacle known for attracting both reef and oceanic mantas, barracudas, and sometimes even the rare wobbegong shark.
  • Mike's Point: A site with a strong current that brings in big schools of fish.
Jelajahi Laut's 8-Day Raja Ampat - Day 3 - Turtle
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
3 / 8

Fam Islands - Piaynemo

AM & PM: Jelajahi Laut will cruise west to the stunning Fam Islands, a must-see for their topside scenery and beautiful reefs.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Melissa’s Garden: A beautiful hard coral reef that resembles a sprawling underwater garden.
  • Keruo Channel: A sloping reef with excellent coral coverage and opportunities for pelagic sightings.
  • Topside Excursion: A gentle trek to the iconic viewpoint at Piaynemo, where you can take a photo of the famous star-shaped lagoon.
Jelajahi Laut's 8-Day Raja Ampat - Day 4 - Underwater World
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
4 / 8

Wayag & North Raja Ampat

AM & PM: Jelajahi Laut will make a longer journey to the far north of Raja Ampat, to the legendary Wayag.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Figure Eight Rock: Dive around the unique rock formations of Wayag.
  • Aljui Bay: Famous for its macro life and a pearl farm. The bay offers excellent night dives to find critters and seahorses.
  • Wofoh: A series of three islands with dramatic underwater topography and healthy reefs.
  • Topside Excursion: Climb to the viewpoint at Wayag to take in the breathtaking panorama of the karst islands.
Jelajahi Laut's 8-Day Raja Ampat - Day 5 - Local Village
Location
Sorong
Day
5 / 8

Wayag & North Raja Ampat

AM & PM: Jelajahi Laut will make a longer journey to the far north of Raja Ampat, to the legendary Wayag.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Figure Eight Rock: Dive around the unique rock formations of Wayag.
  • Aljui Bay: Famous for its macro life and a pearl farm. The bay offers excellent night dives to find critters and seahorses.
  • Wofoh: A series of three islands with dramatic underwater topography and healthy reefs.
  • Topside Excursion: Climb to the viewpoint at Wayag to take in the breathtaking panorama of the karst islands.
Jelajahi Laut's 8-Day Raja Ampat - Day 6 - Diving in Raja Ampat
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
6 / 8

Wayag & North Raja Ampat

AM & PM: Jelajahi Laut will make a longer journey to the far north of Raja Ampat, to the legendary Wayag.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Figure Eight Rock: Dive around the unique rock formations of Wayag.
  • Aljui Bay: Famous for its macro life and a pearl farm. The bay offers excellent night dives to find critters and seahorses.
  • Wofoh: A series of three islands with dramatic underwater topography and healthy reefs.
  • Topside Excursion: Climb to the viewpoint at Wayag to take in the breathtaking panorama of the karst islands.
Jelajahi Laut's 8-Day Raja Ampat - Day 7 - Underwater World
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
7 / 8

Disembarkation

AM: We head back to Sorong after our last final dive around the Dampier Straight – maybe a favourite from earlier in the trip or try a new one.

Possible Dive Sites: Revisit a favourite site in the Dampier Strait or explore a new one.

Jelajahi Laut's 8-Day Raja Ampat - Day 8 - Breathtaking Nature
Location
Sorong
Day
8 / 8
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10 Day - Best Raja Ampat & Misool

itinerary map

Embarkation

AM & PM: We will organise a taxi to collect you from Sorong Airport (SOQ) or your hotel, taking you to our meeting point, Marina Star Café in Sorong Harbour at 7:30am. After a tea or coffee while we wait for all our guests, we’ll transfer you to Jelajahi Laut. We’ll give you our welcome briefing and a tour around the boat, then you’ll get a chance to relax and enjoy the cruise out to Raja Ampat before getting ready to enjoy your first dive to get acquainted with the gear and the local conditions.

Possible Dive Sites: Begin in the Dampier Strait at a site like Saonek Kecil, where you can witness vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, possibly followed by a night dive depending on conditions.

Jelajahi Laut - Best Raja Ampat & Misool - Day 1
Location
Sorong
Day
1 / 10

The Dampier Strait - Fish Capital

AM & PM: Dedicate these days to exploring the most famous and fish-dense sites of the Dampier Strait.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Cape Kri: Holds the world record for the most fish species on a single dive. Expect barracudas, jacks, and various reef sharks.
  • Sardine Reef: Another fish-packed site, with schooling fusiliers, snappers, and mobula rays.
  • Blue Magic: A submerged pinnacle known for attracting both reef and oceanic mantas, barracudas, and sometimes even the rare wobbegong shark.
  • Mike's Point: A site with a strong current that brings in big schools of fish.
Jelajahi Laut's 10-Day Raja Ampat - Day 2 - Diving in Raja Ampat
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
2 / 10

The Dampier Strait - Fish Capital

AM & PM: Dedicate these days to exploring the most famous and fish-dense sites of the Dampier Strait.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Cape Kri: Holds the world record for the most fish species on a single dive. Expect barracudas, jacks, and various reef sharks.
  • Sardine Reef: Another fish-packed site, with schooling fusiliers, snappers, and mobula rays.
  • Blue Magic: A submerged pinnacle known for attracting both reef and oceanic mantas, barracudas, and sometimes even the rare wobbegong shark.
  • Mike's Point: A site with a strong current that brings in big schools of fish.
Jelajahi Laut's 10-Day Raja Ampat - Day 3 - Misool
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
3 / 10

Fam Islands - Piaynemo

AM & PM: Jelajahi Laut will cruise west to the stunning Fam Islands, a must-see for their topside scenery and beautiful reefs.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Melissa’s Garden: A beautiful hard coral reef that resembles a sprawling underwater garden.
  • Keruo Channel: A sloping reef with excellent coral coverage and opportunities for pelagic sightings.
  • Topside Excursion: A gentle trek to the iconic viewpoint at Piaynemo, where you can take a photo of the famous star-shaped lagoon.
Jelajahi Laut's 10-Day Raja Ampat - Day 4 - Misool
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
4 / 10

Fam Islands - Piaynemo

AM & PM: Jelajahi Laut will cruise west to the stunning Fam Islands, a must-see for their topside scenery and beautiful reefs.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Melissa’s Garden: A beautiful hard coral reef that resembles a sprawling underwater garden.
  • Keruo Channel: A sloping reef with excellent coral coverage and opportunities for pelagic sightings.
  • Topside Excursion: A gentle trek to the iconic viewpoint at Piaynemo, where you can take a photo of the famous star-shaped lagoon.
Jelajahi Laut's 10-Day Raja Ampat - Day 5 - School of fishes
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
5 / 10

South to Misool - The Coral Kingdom

AM & PM: Jelajahi Laut will make her way south, into the spectacular Misool region. This is the heart of the trip and where you will spend the most time.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Fiabacet, Nudi Rock, and Whale Rock: A series of interconnected dive sites known for their vibrant soft corals, large schools of fish, and stunning underwater topography.
  • Boo Window: Famous for a distinctive swim-through with a big hole in the reef that looks out to the blue water.
  • Daram Islands: Home to unique sites like Andiamo and Candy Store, offering an explosion of colour and macro life.
  • Magic Mountain: A seamount known for attracting large numbers of schooling fish and pelagics.
  • Topside Excursion: Visit the famous viewpoint to see the iconic limestone karst islands and jellyfish lake that Misool is known for.
Jelajahi Laut's 10-Day Raja Ampat - Day 6 - Misool
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
6 / 10

South to Misool - The Coral Kingdom

AM & PM: Jelajahi Laut will make her way south, into the spectacular Misool region. This is the heart of the trip and where you will spend the most time.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Fiabacet, Nudi Rock, and Whale Rock: A series of interconnected dive sites known for their vibrant soft corals, large schools of fish, and stunning underwater topography.
  • Boo Window: Famous for a distinctive swim-through with a big hole in the reef that looks out to the blue water.
  • Daram Islands: Home to unique sites like Andiamo and Candy Store, offering an explosion of colour and macro life.
  • Magic Mountain: A seamount known for attracting large numbers of schooling fish and pelagics.
  • Topside Excursion: Visit the famous viewpoint to see the iconic limestone karst islands and jellyfish lake that Misool is known for.
Jelajahi Laut's 10-Day Raja Ampat - Day 7 - Sundeck
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
7 / 10

South to Misool - The Coral Kingdom

AM & PM: Jelajahi Laut will make her way south, into the spectacular Misool region. This is the heart of the trip and where you will spend the most time.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Fiabacet, Nudi Rock, and Whale Rock: A series of interconnected dive sites known for their vibrant soft corals, large schools of fish, and stunning underwater topography.
  • Boo Window: Famous for a distinctive swim-through with a big hole in the reef that looks out to the blue water.
  • Daram Islands: Home to unique sites like Andiamo and Candy Store, offering an explosion of colour and macro life.
  • Magic Mountain: A seamount known for attracting large numbers of schooling fish and pelagics.
  • Topside Excursion: Visit the famous viewpoint to see the iconic limestone karst islands and jellyfish lake that Misool is known for.
Jelajahi Laut's 10-Day Raja Ampat - Day 8 - Diving with Turtle
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
8 / 10

South to Misool - The Coral Kingdom

AM & PM: Jelajahi Laut will make her way south, into the spectacular Misool region. This is the heart of the trip and where you will spend the most time.

Possible Dive Sites:

  • Fiabacet, Nudi Rock, and Whale Rock: A series of interconnected dive sites known for their vibrant soft corals, large schools of fish, and stunning underwater topography.
  • Boo Window: Famous for a distinctive swim-through with a big hole in the reef that looks out to the blue water.
  • Daram Islands: Home to unique sites like Andiamo and Candy Store, offering an explosion of colour and macro life.
  • Magic Mountain: A seamount known for attracting large numbers of schooling fish and pelagics.
  • Topside Excursion: Visit the famous viewpoint to see the iconic limestone karst islands and jellyfish lake that Misool is known for.
Jelajahi Laut's 10-Day Raja Ampat - Day 9 - Misool
Location
Raja Ampat
Day
9 / 10

Disembarkation

AM: We’ll commence our journey back north towards Sorong and end the trip in Sorong Harbour.

Jelajahi Laut's 10-Day Raja Ampat - Day 10 - Local Village
Location
Sorong
Day
10 / 10
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Accommodations

Social Areas

DiveDeck
Sundeck
Terrace
Dining
Living
Maindeck

Suites & Cabins

Jelajahi Laut - Standard Cabin Jelajahi Laut - Standard Cabin Jelajahi Laut's Standard Cabin - Bathroom
2 Cabins

Standard Cabin

Guests
2 - 3
Size
9 m² / 97 ft²
Beds
Single

2 standard cabins with 2 single beds, great for kids, friends, or solo travelers willing to share to avoid paying a single supplement. Shared bathroom with hot water and AC.

Jelajahi Laut - Deluxe Cabin Jelajahi Laut - Deluxe Cabin Jelajahi Laut - Deluxe Cabin Jelajahi Laut - Deluxe Cabin
2 Cabins

Deluxe Cabin

Guests
2 - 3
Size
9 m² / 97 ft²
Beds
Double + Single

2 deluxe cabins with 1 double bed and 1 single bed. En-suite bathrooms with hot water and AC.

Jelajahi Laut - Sea View Cabin Jelajahi Laut's Sea View Cabin
2 Cabins

Sea View Cabin

Guests
2
Size
9 m² / 97 ft²
Beds
Double

2 sea view cabins with double beds on the top deck, private balcony and amazing views. En-suite bathrooms with hot water and AC.


Technical Information

Deck Plan

Features

  • Cabins with balconies
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck shower
  • Lecture room
  • Cinema
  • WIFI available
  • Hot showers
  • Charging areas for electronic equipment

Equipment

  • Diving gear
  • Satellite phone
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Wetsuits
  • Stand up paddleboard
  • Water canteen/bottle
  • Binoculars
** Use of certain equipment at additional cost, ask for details
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