DIVE - EAT - SLEEP AND REPEAT
DIVING AT IT`S BEST
Raja Amapat is quickly becoming one of the world`s famous dive sites known for its extreme bio diversity. Triton Bay and the Banda Sea are still a bit more of an insider tip but that might change fast. If you like rays, sharks, intact coral reefs, big schools of fish, nudibranch in a blue tropical sea with small and big islands in between, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea and Triton Bay are the right places for you. The best way to explore this archipelago is by liveaboard.
DIVING FROM THE GAYA BARU INDAH
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On the GAYA BARU INDAH we dive in small groups of no more than 4 divers (2 buddy teams) with a guide.
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We offer Nitrox EAN32 on all dives for free. If you are not certified for the use of Nitrox, we offer the NAUI Nitrox Diver course on board.
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The max dive time is 60 minutes or 50 bar.
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The max depth is 30 meters. This is in regard to the remoteness of our dive sites.
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All dives are done from one of our RIB speedboats. The speedboat stays with the dive group and picks you up at the end of your dive.
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On regular diving days we offer 3 dives a day plus a night dive twice a week.
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There is reduced or no diving on departure days and when the ship makes a long passage in the daytime. In general we offer no dives on arrival day.
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On 7D/6N cruises we plan for 18 dives.
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On 10D/9N cruises we plan for 25 dives.
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On 12D/11N cruises we plan for 28 dives.
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We offer land excursions depending on our guests` request and opportunity.
Please note that all itineraries and dive sites are subject to various unpredictable changes, including weather changes and changes in local and national government approval. We will make every effort to select the best available sites on all cruises.
Divers should obey a 24hrs no-flight time between the last dive of the cruise and boarding an aircraft. Plan your continuing voyage accordingly.
A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR A CRUISE
Departure Day: We meet you in the morning, you move in to your cabin, arrange your dive gear, do some paperwork, have lunch and we weigh the anchor for a new adventure. Depending on the particular cruise there may be a dive in the afternoon.
2. Day We have 3 dives at 7:00, 11:00 and 15:00
3. Day We have 4 dives at 7:00, 11:00, 15:00 and our first night dive at 19:00
4. Day We have 3 dives at 7:00, 11:00 and 15:00
5. Day We have 4 dives at 7:00, 11:00, 15:00 and our second night dive at 19:00
6. Day We have 3 dives at 7:00, 11:00, and 15:00
7. Arrival Day: We enjoy a leisurely cruise through the islands and return to port at noon.
On longer cruises the additional days are similar to day 2 to 6.
WHAT ELSE?
We require you to have
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Advanced certification
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a minimum of 30 logged dives
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done your last dive no more than 1 year ago
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dive insurance
The minimum age for diving with our team is 16.
Proof of certification is required, please carry your certification card or an electronic equivalent.
We offer a full range of rental diving gear. Please let us know what you need when you make a booking.
We ask every diver to use a personal dive computer on every dive. If you do not own a computer, you are welcome to rent one from us.
We are a conservation minded team and follow a few simple rules
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No gloves, no knives, no hunting and no collecting
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Do not touch the marine life
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Stay clear off the bottom
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No penetration on wreck dives
