Lotus Malayeka

The Malayeka Liveaboard operates throughout Indonesia, exploring a wide range of diving destinations including Raja Ampat, Ambon, Halmahera, Wakatobi and Alor. Depending on the itinerary, guests can access the vessel through several regional airports, including Sorong (SOQ), Ambon (AMB), Ternate (TTE), Bau-Bau (BAU) and Alor (ARD).

Indonesia is part of the Coral Triangle, one of the world's richest marine biodiversity regions, offering an extraordinary variety of underwater landscapes, coral reefs and marine life. Across the archipelago, divers can explore sheltered coral gardens, vibrant reef slopes, dramatic walls, deep channels, current-swept pinnacles and remote seamounts. The region is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity, with abundant hard and soft corals, schooling fish, reef sharks, manta rays and a remarkable variety of macro life. Raja Ampat is particularly famous for its thriving reefs, manta ray encounters and incredible fish diversity, while Ambon is a favorite for muck diving and unusual macro critters such as frogfish, rhinopias, octopuses and nudibranchs. 

Further east, Halmahera offers remote reef systems and diverse marine ecosystems, while Wakatobi is celebrated for its pristine coral gardens, impressive reef walls and excellent coral diversity. Alor offers a contrasting underwater landscape of volcanic slopes, vibrant reefs, deep channels and nutrient-rich waters that attract both larger pelagic species and fascinating macro subjects. Together, these destinations showcase the diversity of Indonesian diving, with opportunities to experience everything from intricate macro life and colorful coral reefs to encounters with larger marine animals.

[See: Indonesia & Raja Ampat Dive Travel Guides]

Malayeka Liveaboard accommodates guests in 8 cabins, with options across the upper and lower decks. Cabin configurations include double/twin upper deck cabins, double bed cabins, twin bed cabins and bunk bed cabins on the lower deck. Each listed cabin accommodates up to 2 guests, providing comfortable onboard accommodation for divers throughout their journey.

Guests can enjoy freshly prepared Indonesian, Asian and international cuisine throughout their cruise. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared daily by the onboard chefs and served buffet-style. Vegetarian, vegan and other special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

Complimentary drinking water, tea, coffee, fresh fruit and snacks are alsoavailable throughout the day. Each cruise also includes a barbecue dinner, and guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages onboard.