Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Amazing diving, boat, and crew. Our experience on the Jaya was amazing. This was the second liveaboard we have done, and although the first one was great too, this one was much better (destination, diving, boat, crew). Obviously everyone is here for the diving, and it was absolutely amazing. Every single dive we saw huge schools of fish and amazing coral reefs with tons of life which you start to take for granted by the end because it's always there! It's almost a bit overwhelming. We also saw oceanic and reef mantas on 3 separate dives which was awesome. On one of them, there were 4 different oceanic mantas circling the site for the entire dive with the biggest being around 5-6 metres wide. The dive sites were planned very well and the sheer amount of stuff to see was awesome. By the end of the trip, seeing something like a wobbegong shark wasn't even interesting anymore because we saw multiple on almost every dive! For our trip, the boat was under booked (only 6 out of max 14 guests) so we were upgraded to one of the double cabins with an en-suite bathroom. This was really nice, but the other cabins would have been fine as well. It's worth noting that the shower in the en-suite bathrooms is just a hose gun attached to the wall that you need to hold and rinse yourself off. It is not a traditional shower. Air conditioning in the rooms was so nice in the extremely humid Indonesian climate. I don't think I could have survived without it. The boat layout was really nice. The crew mentioned it had a semi-renovation during covid and it shows. With a separate dive deck to get ready and leave all your dive gear on as well as a rooftop deck in the sun and a huge shaded open air seating area where we spent most of our time eating meals and also relaxing because it was so nice with the breeze and very comfortable as well. I noticed that we seemed to be the only boat with an outdoor seating area like that and I think the others were missing out. The boat also has starlink internet which was nice if you want to upload photos and keep in touch with family, but my phone also had service most of the time as well. Because there were only 6 out of 14 max total guests on our trip, we had one dive guide per 2 people which was really nice and made the diving super efficient and easy. I believe they have a max of 4 guests per dive guide anyways though, so either way it would be fine. Our dive guide was very knowledgeable and a very competent diver. Never once felt unsafe and I trusted him completely. He always managed to find and point out small and large creatures I likely wouldn't have seen otherwise. He even managed to spot a blue ring octopus on our last dive which is very rare. He mentioned the last one he saw had been a year ago. In terms of gear, I rented everything on the boat with exception to mask, SMB, and computer which I brought myself. All of the gear was in respectable condition, and there were some surprising nice touches that you usually don't see with rental gear like premium mouthpieces for the regulators (usually its the most basic ones that scrape your gums), and for their rental computers they had shearwater perigrines! I have my own shearwater but if you don't have your own computer or just want to try out a shearwater one, this is extremely impressive to have available. There were no compasses on the SPG guages, so I would bring your own. On the dive deck, the crew was so much help. All you had to do was put your wetsuit, weight belt and boots on, and the crew would set up your tank/bcd/regs and help you put it on. Once you were suited up, they helped you into the dive tender ("scotchie" as they say in indonesia) and then you put on your fins and rolled off the boat once you reached the dive site. After the dive, they would pick you up just off the dive site, help you load all your gear into the tender, climb in and then head back to the boat. Once there, all you had to do was climb up the ladder. All of your dive gear was loaded back onto the boat by the”
Recommended for: Amazing Diving. Friendly and knowledgeable dive guides. Interior boat design and chefs cooking.
Customer Review By Philip N, from: Canada scored the Jaya 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 102 reviews and information click here: Jaya .
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Jaya Boat Features
The Jaya liveaboard scores 37% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 6 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Jaya liveaboard has WIFI internet onboard, which does incurr an additional charge, but it will mean you can stay up-to-date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. In addition, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Leisure deck
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Paid)
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The boat features that are not found on the Jaya include the following: Air conditioned saloon, Audio & video entertainment, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Indoor saloon, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Fuel surcharge
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Jaya Cabin Features
The Jaya liveaboard scores 27% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 3 of 11 total cabin features (see below).
Cabin Types Available
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- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • Non-smoking rooms
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The cabin features that are not found on the Jaya include the following: En-suite bathrooms, Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, Seaview cabins, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Jaya Diving Features
The Jaya Liveaboard scores 47% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 10 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Jaya Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. In addition, it offers scuba diving courses so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience. What’s more, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers.
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Tenders for diving
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The diving features that are not found on the Jaya include the following: Nitrox, Camera room, Outside showers, Warm water showers, Rebreather support, Shaded diving area, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters, Nitrox course.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
Jaya Food & Dining Features
The Jaya liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 9 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Jaya liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard. What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Al fresco dining
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Set menu dinner
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Jaya include the following: Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Western food.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Jaya Drink & Refreshment Features
The Jaya Liveaboard scores 14% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 1 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Jaya Liveaboard offers beer for purchase onboard. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water and tea & coffee.
- • Beer available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Jaya include the following: Bar, Fine wines selection, Free soft drinks, Free wine w/dinner, Welcome cocktails, Wine available.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Tea & coffee
Jaya Other Recreational Activities
The Jaya liveaboard scores 5% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 1 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Jaya include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Library, Massage, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Snorkel equipment, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Land excursions
Jaya Included in the Price
When you book the Jaya dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Indonesia. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Jaya Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Fuel surcharge
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
Jaya Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Jaya dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Jaya Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Beach towels
- + Deck towels
- + Gratuities
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Snorkeling guide
- + Soft drinks
Jaya Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Jaya dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees are mandatory to support conservation efforts in Indonesia and protect the underwater ecosystems you will be diving.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Jaya Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Environment tax
- ! National park fees
- ! Port fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 23.0m (75.5ft)
- Beam: 5.7m (18.7ft)
- Max guests: 14
- Cabins: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Jaya are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Jaya. Jaya liveaboard scores 47% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 8 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Depth Sounder
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Jaya include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, Crew Trained in First Aid, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Emergency Flares, Emergency Rafts, Engine room CCTV, Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers, Fishfinder, Search light.