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Video Title Diving Indonesia Liveaboard La Galigo - the boat
Nitrox Diving Paid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered For The onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving Courses This liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear Rental You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
Internet There is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite Cabins Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon Cabins Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private Charter This liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN Adapters If you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction

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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking link Boat type Diver certification (Depends on itinerary) Dive courses Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
116 1724799655 Know Before You GoThe KLM La Galigo Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving Indonesia: IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 37 dives on the KLM La Galigo Indonesia liveaboard from £218/day ($275/€253) & rated 9.2. Up to 14 divers on a 33m 108f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 7 cabins, 8 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Liveaboard.com Booking linkKLM La Galigo Boat Attributes33m (108f) : 7 cabins + 8 bathrooms for 14 guests. Boat typeIndonesian Phinisi Diver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver Scuba gear rentalYES Dive coursesYES Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)40 logged dives Prices starting at£218/($275/€253)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16. Type of DestinationIndo-Pacific Region Diving Destinations (Area 1)*Raja Ampat Dive Sites:, Alyui Bay (One of Raja Ampat's best muck dive sites + Dive the Cendana Pearl Farm Jetty), Anchovy Dive Site, Andiamo (Misool National Park), Arborek Island (Pulau Arborek), Barracuda Rock (Wayilbatan Island; Sometimes a Night Dive), Batanta Island (Classic "Muck Diving"), Batu Lima (Five Rocks; Sometimes a Night Dive), Batu Rufus, Black Rock (Kawe Island), Blue Magic (Blu Majik - Dampier Strait for Oceanic Manta Rays), Boo Island - Boo Window (Palua Boo - Misool National Park), Candy Store Dive Site, Cathedral Dive Site (Wayag), Chicken Reef Dive (Dampier Strait), Citrus Ridge (Yanggelo Islands), Dampier Strait, Dayang Island (Pulau Dayang), Eagle’s Nest Dive Site, Eagle Rock (Manta Ray Cleaning Station Kawe Island), Fiabacet (Misool National Park), Figure 8 Rock Dive (Wayag), Four Kings Dive Site (East of Pele Island southern Misool), Friwin Bonda, Gam Island (Pulau Gam; Possible Dugong sightings), Goa Farondi Dive (Goa Besar - Misool - Bumphead Parrotfish), Kali Biru (Kalibiru - Blue Water River Island Walk), Kawe Island (pulau Kawe), Kerou Channel (Kerui Channel; Piaynemo Islands), Keru Island, Love Lagoon Trekking, Love Potion Dive (Misool), Mansuar (Group of far-flung Indonesian islands), Manta Ridge - Manta Ray Cleaning Station (Central Raja Ampat - near Arborek Island; Dampier Strait), Manta Sandy (or Manta Mantra) - Manta Ray Cleaning Station (near Arborek Island; Dampier Strait), Mayhem Dive Site (Gam Island), Melissa's Garden (Piaynemo), Mioskon (Siaba Besar Island- Dampier Strait), Misool Eco Reserve, Misool Islands (Pulau Misool), Neptune's Sea Fan Dive Site (Gorgonian Passage; Wayilbatan), No Contest Dive (Misool), North Raja Ampat, Nudi Rock (Misool National Park), Pet Rock Dive (Misool), Piaynemo Island (Pulau Piaynemo or Penemu - Ultramarine Blue Lagoons; Monumental Pinnacles & Untouched Beaches), Piaynemo View Point Hike, Plateau Dive (Misool), Ridge Rock Dive (Wayag), Saonek Kecil, Sawandarek (Chance to see Oceanic Manta Rays; Dampier Strait), Sawandarek Jetty (Often a Night Dive), Shadow Reef Dive Site (a.k.a. Karang Bayangan/Magic Mountain for Huge Manta Rays), South Raja Ampat, Tank Rock Dive (Fiabacet Misool), Two Hump Rock Dive (Wayag), Wayag Corner, Wayag Island (Pulau Wayag - Conical Karst Islands & Crystall Clear Sapphire Seas and the world's first confirmed Manta-Ray nursery), Wayag Island - Mount Pindito Climb, Wayag Eastern Side Night Dive, Wayag Ranger Station (Black Tip Reef Shark breeding area), Wayil Island (Pulau Wayil Misool National Park), Warna Berwarna Dive Site, Warakaraket Island (Pulau Warakaraket), Wedding Cake Duve (Wayil), Whale Rock Dive (Fiabacet Misool), Yenbuba Villageʼs Jetty Dive Site (Sometimes a Night Dive), Yellit Kecil (Not to be missed Night Dive). Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Komodo National Park Dive Sites:, Batu Bolong (Pinnacle Dive; Means “Hollow Rock” or 'Rock with the Hole'), Cannibal Rock (Nusa Kode), Castle Rock (Gili Lawa Laut Island), Crystal Rock (Gili Lawa Laut Island), Gili Lawa Darat (Trekking With Incredible View), Golden Passage Drift Dive (Can be Night Dive), Karang Makassar or Manta Point "Mantas on the Moon" (Manta Reef for Manta Rays), Komodo National Park Diving, Manta Alley (South of Komodo Island; Dive with Manta Rays), Mauan Island (Pulau Mauan - Manta Ray Cleaning Station), North Komodo, Padar Island Diving and Trekking (Pulau Padar), Pengah Kecil, Pink Beach (Pantai Merah; Komodo Island), Police Corner, Rinca Island - Komodo Dragon Park (On Foot to see Komodo Dragons; Maybe Addtional Charge on Some Liveaboards), Sebayur Besar, Sebayur Kecil, Siaba Besar Island aka Turtle City (Pulau Siaba Besar - Sometimes a Night Dive), Tatawa Besar, The Cauldron (a.k.a "The Komodo Shotgun" Gili Lawa Laut Island), Wainilu (Muck Dive or Muck Night Dive). Diving Destinations (Area 3)* Diving Destinations (Area 4)* Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the KLM La Galigo liveaboard. *Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Indonesia dive sites you want to dive from the KLM La Galigo liveaboard.
    Booking tips Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your KLM La Galigo liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Indonesia; 8. Pay for your KLM La Galigo liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
    Liveaboard Quick Review The KLM La Galigo Liveaboard is a 33m (108f) Indonesia Komodo boat for diving safaris for up to 14 guests enjoying 7 cabins and 8 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.2 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb' (SDE Lux Rating 81%*).
    * SDE Lux Rating - See Below *SDE Lux Rating 81% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
    Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a superb Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the KLM La Galigo diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
    1. Customer Rating The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.2 out of 10, and and customers have rated the KLM La Galigo Liveaboard "Superb".
    2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 8 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 6 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 3 out of 7, Food Luxury: 10 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 6 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 42 out of 52, or 81% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
    3. Cost Per Day The Indonesia KLM La Galigo Liveaboard costs from £218 per day ($275/€253)* .
    4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the KLM La Galigo Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
    5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the KLM La Galigo Liveaboard include: no internet, not available for charter.
    6. Liveaboard Capacity The KLM La Galigo liveaboard is 33 metres (108 feet) long, has 7 cabins and 8 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 14 guests/divers.
    7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the KLM La Galigo Liveaboard include: 6 Days/5 Nights, 8 Days/7 Nights, 9 Days/8 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: KLM La Galigo).
    More about liveaboard discounts If you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the KLM La Galigo Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
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    * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the KLM La Galigo Liveaboard, please visit this link: KLM La Galigo.
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    Liveaboard Discounts

    Last Minute Liveaboard Deals Before reading more about the Indonesia KLM La Galigo liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the KLM La Galigo dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
    Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
    Deal Date Discount Liveaboard Discount Total Price Before Discount Price After Discount Tour Days Liveaboard Discounted Tour Group booking discount Liveaboard Country
    2249 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date14/04/2026 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£463 Price Before Discount£4,630.00 Price After Discount£4,167.00 Tour Days12days Liveaboard Discounted TourUltimate Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2248 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date31/03/2026 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£463 Price Before Discount£4,630.00 Price After Discount£4,167.00 Tour Days12days Liveaboard Discounted TourEaster in Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2247 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date22/03/2026 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£302 Price Before Discount£3,024.00 Price After Discount£2,722.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat North (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2246 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date12/03/2026 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£302 Price Before Discount£3,024.00 Price After Discount£2,722.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat North (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2245 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date02/03/2026 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£302 Price Before Discount£3,024.00 Price After Discount£2,722.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat North (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2243 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date19/04/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£288 Price Before Discount£2,877.00 Price After Discount£2,589.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat North (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2242 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date05/04/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£441 Price Before Discount£4,408.00 Price After Discount£3,967.00 Tour Days12days Liveaboard Discounted TourUltimate Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2241 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date24/03/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£322 Price Before Discount£3,224.00 Price After Discount£2,902.00 Tour Days9days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat South (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2240 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date15/03/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£288 Price Before Discount£2,877.00 Price After Discount£2,589.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat North (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2239 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date04/03/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£322 Price Before Discount£3,224.00 Price After Discount£2,902.00 Tour Days9days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat South (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2238 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date22/02/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£322 Price Before Discount£3,224.00 Price After Discount£2,902.00 Tour Days9days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat South (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2244 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date09/02/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£339 Price Before Discount£3,386.00 Price After Discount£3,047.00 Tour Days9days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat South - Misool (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2237 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date02/02/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£322 Price Before Discount£3,224.00 Price After Discount£2,902.00 Tour Days9days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat South (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2236 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date24/01/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£288 Price Before Discount£2,877.00 Price After Discount£2,589.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat North (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2235 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date13/01/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£322 Price Before Discount£3,224.00 Price After Discount£2,902.00 Tour Days9days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat South (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2234 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date04/01/2025 Discount10% Liveaboard Discount Total£288 Price Before Discount£2,877.00 Price After Discount£2,589.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourRaja Ampat North (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2233 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date08/12/2024 Discount25% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,219 Price Before Discount£4,875.00 Price After Discount£3,656.00 Tour Days12days Liveaboard Discounted TourUltimate Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
    2232 Liveaboard/View OfferLa Galigo Deal Date02/09/2024 Discount20% Liveaboard Discount Total£328 Price Before Discount£1,638.00 Price After Discount£1,310.00 Tour Days6days Liveaboard Discounted TourJurassic Komodo Explorer (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryIndonesia
      Note Discounts
      Last Minute Liveaboard Deals & Discounts
      Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
      Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the KLM La Galigo, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: KLM La Galigo.
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      Liveaboard Luxury Features Review

      Liveaboard Luxury Features The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Indonesia dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
      SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%) The KLM La Galigo Liveaboard has 42 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 81%) possible benefits and features. This total of 81% is made up of the following benefits and features:
      Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (100%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
      Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (89%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
      Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (86%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: YES; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
      Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (43%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
      Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 10 out of 11 'Food Features' (91%) and include: BBQ Area: YES; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
      Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Drink Features' (67%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
      Example of Cabins
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      Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

      Customer Reviews The KLM La Galigo liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
      Customer Review

      Out of this world! Crew, boat, food, diving, everything of the absolute highest standard!!! Making friends with whole crew (Tom really takes personal pride in his boat, his crew and the experience of his customers). The selection of dive sites, all amazing and the guides ability to spot and ensure the whole group saw everything was the best I have experienced in almost a dozen liveaboard trips! The food, accommodation and equipment all top standard and maintenance and cleaning and help was above and beyond!!!Recommended for: Selection of dive sites, quality of service, standard or boat and diving equipment.

      Customer Review By Alastair M, from: United Kingdom scored the KLM La Galigo 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: KLM La Galigo.
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      Customer Review

      Amazing. Fantastic. The trip was one of our top 3 trips ever and we would highly recommend the trip due to the fantastic diving and because of the excellent service provided by La Galigo. It is a very well run boat with an amazing crew.” Recommended for: Diving, the dive guide, and the service.

      Customer Review By Mark B, from: United States scored the KLM La Galigo 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: KLM La Galigo.

      Liveaboard Itinerary

      Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The KLM La Galigo Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: KLM La Galigo to find out how to get from to join the KLM La Galigo Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
      Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the KLM La Galigo liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the KLM La Galigo dive boat.
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      Itinerary 1 Video
      Itinerary 1 Title Raja Ampat dive liveaboard, a day aboard La Galigo
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      Itinerary 2 Video
      Itinerary 2 Title Discover Komodo - La Galigo Liveaboard
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      Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

      Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 37 times in total on the KLM La Galigo liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
      Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the KLM La Galigo liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
      Your Logged Dives When choosing the KLM La Galigo liveaboard for your dive trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the KLM La Galigo liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: YES; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
      Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the KLM La Galigo Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
      Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: NO.

      Marine Life Reviewed

      Marine Life Species The sea life you might see on your Indonesia liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Indonesia liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the KLM La Galigo Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
      Sharks You may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Epaulette Shark, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Megamouth Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Wobbegong Shark, Zebra Shark.
      Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
      Fish Species You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Crocodile Fish, Frogfish, Flounder, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Longfinned Banner Fish, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pigmy Seahorses, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Potato Cod, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Scorpion Fish, Sun Fish (Mola Mola), Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Waspfish, White Eyed Moray Eels.
      Other Marine Life & Bird Species You may see the following marine and bird life: Banded Sea Snakes, Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Crocodiles, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Harlequin Shrimp, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Mimic Octopus, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles, Wonderpus.
      Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dugongs, Melon-Headed Whales, Orca (Killer Whales), Pygmy Blue Whales, Pilot Whales, Sperm Whales, Bryde's Whales.
      Video Title This is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity
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      Video Title KOMODO DIVING | Best of Season 3 (Award Winning Video) - 9 liveaboard trips + 1 whale watching trip and around 200 hours spent underwater to put this footage together! A combination of aerial and underwater scenes captured at the park national of Komodo
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      Liveaboard Cost and Booking

      Included In The Price The price that starts at £218/Day ($275/€253) for booking the KLM La Galigo liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Land Excursions, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Tea & Coffee.
      Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the KLM La Galigo liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Laundry Service, Local Flights, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkeling Guide, Soft Drinks, Travel Insurance.
      Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the KLM La Galigo liveaboard: Dive Insurance, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Visas and Fees.

      Boat Capacity

      Boat Length 33 metres (108 feet).
      Maximum Guests 14
      Cabins and Bathrooms The KLM La Galigo dive boat has 7 cabins and 8 bathrooms.
      Cabin Types The KLM La Galigo has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
      Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: NO.

      Advanced Divers

      Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.

      Underwater Photographers

      Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.

      Non-Diver Activities

      Non-Diving Activities (Max 17) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 3 out of 17 (i.e. 18%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
      Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.

      Traveller Benefits

      Travel Benefits (Max 6) The KLM La Galigo liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
      Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the KLM La Galigo liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, French, Indonesian, Japanese.

      Liveaboard Summary

      Conclusion All-inclusive trip with up to 37 dives on the KLM La Galigo Indonesia liveaboard from £218/day ($275/€253) & rated 9.2 + SDE Lux Rated 81%. Up to 14 divers on a 33m 108f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 7 cabins, 8 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click KLM La Galigo for more information.
      More Information To discover more about the KLM La Galigo diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: KLM La Galigo. But if you want to compare this Indonesia liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Indonesia, please take a look at the table below.
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      * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the KLM La Galigo Liveaboard, please visit this link: KLM La Galigo.

      Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

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      Have Fun & Be Safe There will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the KLM La Galigo liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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      Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.

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