New! Malayeka is a traditional Indonesian wooden Phinisi, handcrafted in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. Originally launched in 2014 and extensively refurbished in 2026, she combines traditional craftsmanship with modern comforts, dedicated dive facilities and comprehensive safety equipment.
Beyond diving, guests can enjoy an air-conditioned restaurant and lounge, outdoor relaxation areas and a spacious Sun Deck. Activities also include snorkeling, island excursions, paddle boarding and kayaking.
Malayeka will operate selected itineraries across some of Indonesia's most remarkable marine regions, creating further possibilities to combine a liveaboard journey with stays at a Lotus Journey resort. (lotus)
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Specs:
Length: 41.44 m
Beam: 9.10 m
Cabins: 8
Capacity: 14 guests, maximum 16
Lower Deck: 6 cabins
Upper Deck: 2 cabins with private balconies
Dive Tenders: 2 aluminium tenders with 100 HP engines
Connectivity: Starlink Wi-Fi
Malayeka features a spacious, purpose-built dive deck with individual stations for every guest, allowing equipment to be safely stored and organized throughout the cruise.
The diving facilities also include:
• Nitrox Membrane System
• 12L aluminium tanks – INT & DIN
• 15L tanks available on request
• Rental equipment
• Dedicated air-conditioned camera room with workstations
• ENOS Diver Beacon, AED and Emergency Oxygen
The Trips
Board Malayeka and her sistership, Malaillo, take experienced divers to some of Indonesia’s most sought-after diving sites. Reach remote reefs, underwater wrecks, and thrilling drift dives across Komodo, Alor, Raja Ampat, and beyond.
Raja to North Halmahera (Sorong to Ternate) 12 nights - 40 dives
Journey from Sorong to Ternate on a cross-regional route linking Raja Ampat’s world-renowned reefs with the remote waters of North Halmahera and Morotai. Guests begin with Dampier Strait, Penemu, Kawa, Wayag, and Sayang before continuing north to explore Morotai’s wartime wrecks, Womouw Seamount, Metita, Kolorai, Doi, Dagasuli, Nusa Kahatole, and Loloda.
Raja Ampat (Sorong to Misool) 12 nights
Discover the extraordinary diversity of Raja Ampat, from Misool’s vibrant coral gardens to the iconic limestone islands and sheltered bays of Central Raja Ampat. Dive alongside manta rays, pygmy seahorses, walking sharks, colorful reef fish, and an incredible variety of macro life before continuing your adventure above the water with breathtaking Piaynemo viewpoints, a visit to Sawandarek Village, opportunities for Papuan birdwatching, and unforgettable island scenery.
North Maluka (North Halmahera to Morotai) 10 nights
Explore one of North Maluku’s least-travelled diving regions, where hard-coral gardens, seamounts, reef walls, wartime wrecks, and night dives shape the journey. Guests travel from Ternate toward Dagasuli, Kolorai, Morotai, Metita, Rao, Doi, and Nusa Kahatole, combining remote reef diving with the history and marine life of North Halmahera and Morotai.
Banda Sea (Ambon - Sorong - Misool) 10 nights
Journey from the historic waters of Ambon and the Banda Sea to the spectacular reefs of Misool, where the heart of the Coral Triangle reveals some of the world’s richest marine biodiversity. Along the way, explore Ambon’s renowned muck diving, discover Banda’s volcanic islands, Dutch forts, and areas known for potential hammerhead sightings, before arriving in Misool to encounter pristine coral reefs, graceful manta rays, elusive wobbegong sharks, fascinating macro life, and iconic dive sites such as Fiabacet.
Komodo (Labuan Bajo) 6 nights
Dive through Komodo National Park’s current-swept waters, where manta cleaning stations, reef sharks, schooling fish, colorful coral slopes, and dramatic pinnacles shape the underwater experience. Above the water, guests hike to Padar’s viewpoint, spend time around island landscapes, and have the chance to see Komodo dragons in their wild habitat.
Alor - Banda Sea (Alor - Ambon) 10 nights
Sail from Kalabahi toward Ambon through volcanic islands, remote reefs, atolls, and some of the Banda Sea’s most characterful dive sites. This journey brings guests from Alor’s black-sand muck diving and hammerhead chances to Wetar’s walls, Nyata and Terbang’s hard-coral gardens, Karang Nil Desperandum’s blue-water encounters, Gunung Api’s sea snakes, Banda’s spice-route history, and Pulau Suanggi’s final reef dives.
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Welcome Aboard
Intro Savings
Take 20% off - all cruises until Jun 2027
Take 10% off - Komodo trips