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Nitrox DivingPaid 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 ForThe 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 CoursesThis 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 RentalYou 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.
InternetPaid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins 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 CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf 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 linkBoat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Dive coursesDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
1091724273650Know Before You GoThe MV Gaia Love 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 30 dives on the MV Gaia Love Indonesia liveaboard from £414/day ($522/€480) & rated 9.7. Up to 22 divers on a 40m 131f dive boat with 11 cabins, 11 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkMV Gaia LoveBoat Attributes40m (131f) : 11 cabins + 11 bathrooms for 22 guests.Boat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)10-20 logged dives, 50 logged divesPrices starting at£414/($522/€480)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.Type of DestinationIndo-Pacific RegionDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Raja Ampat Dive Sites:, Arborek Island (Pulau Arborek), Batanta Island (Classic "Muck Diving"), Blue Magic (Blu Majik - Dampier Strait for Oceanic Manta Rays), Dampier Strait, Kawe Island (pulau Kawe), Misool Eco Reserve, Misool Islands (Pulau Misool), Piaynemo Island (Pulau Piaynemo or Penemu - Ultramarine Blue Lagoons; Monumental Pinnacles & Untouched Beaches), Wayag Island (Pulau Wayag - Conical Karst Islands & Crystall Clear Sapphire Seas and the world's first confirmed Manta-Ray nursery), Waigeo Island (Pulau Waigeo).Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Komodo National Park Dive Sites:, Komodo National Park Diving, Rinca Island - Komodo Dragon Park (On Foot to see Komodo Dragons; Maybe Addtional Charge on Some Liveaboards).Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Other Indonesia Dive Sites:, Alor Area, Ambon Bay; Great Muck Diving (Maluka Island - Pulau Maluka), Banda Sea (Ideal for Hammerheads), Derawan, Flores (Alor Archipelago; Gateway to Komodo), Forgotten Islands, Halmahera Island South (Pulau Halmahera), Maratua, Palu, Sangalaki, Takabonerate, Triton Bay (Pygmy Seahorses; Whale Sharks; Dolphins; Walking Sharks), Tual Islands, Wakatobi.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 MV Gaia Love 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 MV Gaia Love liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your MV Gaia Love 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 MV Gaia Love liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Gaia Love Liveaboard is a 40m (131f) Indonesia Komodo boat for diving safaris for up to 22 guests enjoying 11 cabins and 11 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.7 out of 10 and is rated 'Exceptional' (SDE Lux Rating 87%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 87% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for an exceptional Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, an excellent choice is the MV Gaia Love diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Gaia Love liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.7 out of 10, and and customers have rated the MV Gaia Love Liveaboard "Exceptional".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 7 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 6 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 6 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 9 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 45 out of 52, or 87% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Indonesia MV Gaia Love Liveaboard costs from £414 per day ($522/€480)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Gaia Love Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Gaia Love Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Gaia Love liveaboard is 40 metres (131 feet) long, has 11 cabins and 11 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 22 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MV Gaia Love Liveaboard include: 9 Days/8 Nights, 10 Days/9 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: MV Gaia Love).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the MV Gaia Love Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the MV Gaia Love Liveaboard you can do this here: MV Gaia Love
* NoteThe 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 MV Gaia Love Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Gaia Love.
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Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Indonesia MV Gaia Love 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 MV Gaia Love dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Gaia Love, 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: MV Gaia Love.
Liveaboard Diving
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe '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 MV Gaia Love Liveaboard has 45 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 87%) possible benefits and features. This total of 87% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Gaia Love 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 MV Gaia Love liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (78%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: NO; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Gaia Love 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: NO; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: YES.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Gaia Love liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (86%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MV Gaia Love liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' (73%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: NO; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; 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, Set Menu Dinner).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Gaia Love liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Drink Features' (100%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Gaia Love liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Incredible! This trip was beyond my expectations. The food was perfect, the boat beautiful and comfortable, the crew lovely and competent, diving fantastic, everything wonderful. I hope to return again and again for any of their dives. I wish I could live on this boat!!” Recommended for: The crew, the boat and the absolutely pristine reefs.
Customer Review ByKendra P, from: United States scored the MV Gaia Love 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Gaia Love.
”Amazing week in an amazing underwater-world! The crew, the boat, the service, the diving was fabulous!!! Every dive-briefing with wonderful energetic Gerry, what a star! Giel’s presentation of the menu was also an everyday highlight!” Recommended for: Great diverse diving, amazing service (including the food), super-comfortable boat!
Customer Review ByBengt B, from: Sweden scored the MV Gaia Love 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Gaia Love.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MV Gaia Love Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Gaia Love to find out how to get from to join the MV Gaia Love Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Gaia Love 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 MV Gaia Love dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Komodo National Park (Labuan Bajo-Labuan Bajo)
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 30 times in total on the MV Gaia Love liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MV Gaia Love 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: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Gaia Love 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 MV Gaia Love liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: YES; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MV Gaia Love 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.
Marine Life SpeciesThe 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 MV Gaia Love Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Epaulette Shark, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, 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.
Video TitleThis is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity - Breath taking dives in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Kri Island, Indonesian coral reefs. As part of Coral Triangle Raja Ampat in West Papua has the highest biodiversity and the most colourful reefs
Video TitleKOMODO 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,
Another Marine Life Video
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £414/Day ($522/€480) for booking the MV Gaia Love liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snacks, Snorkelling Guide, Soft Drinks, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Gaia Love liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Diving Insurance, Gratuities, Internet, Laundry Service, Local Flights, Massage, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Visas and Fees, Welcome Cocktails.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Gaia Love liveaboard: National Park Fees, Port Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length40 metres (131 feet).
Maximum Guests22
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Gaia Love dive boat has 11 cabins and 11 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Gaia Love has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Gaia Love liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Gaia Love 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 MV Gaia Love liveaboard has 6 out of 17 (i.e. 35%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: YES; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; 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 MV Gaia Love liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MV Gaia Love liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Gaia Love liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: Dutch, English, French, Indonesian.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 30 dives on the MV Gaia Love Indonesia liveaboard from £414/day ($522/€480) & rated 9.7 + SDE Lux Rated 87%. Up to 22 divers on a 40m 131f dive boat with 11 cabins, 11 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click MV Gaia Love for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Gaia Love diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: MV Gaia Love. 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.
* NoteThe 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 MV Gaia Love Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Gaia Love.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MV Gaia Love Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the MV Gaia Love Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this MV Gaia Love Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Indonesia liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere 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 MV Gaia Love liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
MV Gaia Love Liveaboard Diving Review Indonesia Komodo
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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.
