Why you should choose Gaia Love:
Gaia Love Liveaboard offers a luxurious and unforgettable diving experience. With a focus on sustainable travel and personalized service, you can explore the pristine waters of Indonesia while enjoying luxury amenities. The experienced crew and knowledgeable guides ensure that every dive is safe and exciting. The boat's spacious cabins, delicious cuisine and stunning panoramic views make it the perfect choice for those seeking adventure and relaxation in one trip.

Gaia Love is a modern 40 meters steel hull vessel purpose built to sail and explore the far reaches of Indonesia.
She can accommodates up to 20 guest in 11 spacious ensuite rooms; six on the upper deck and five on the lower deck. Each room averages in size of approximately 20 square meters and has individual air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms with hot water. The upper deck rooms will feature an additional private outdoor balcony.

Gaia has a total of 4 decks (lower, main, upper and top/sundeck).
The lounge, restaurant and camera room is located on the main deck. In the lounge is an entertainment center, pantry and all the facilities and creature comforts to make your stay more comfortable and photographers can use the dedicated camera room for the preparation and storage of their equipment.
At the rear is a large dive deck so there is lots of space for guest to move around. On the dive deck are also eleven large rinse tanks of various sizes, for camera setups of all sorts.
The top deck or sundeck features a bar for evening gatherings and relaxation under the stars or if you prefer to dine outdoors this will be the perfect area to enjoy your meal.

Some of the most frequently asked questions about Indonesia
When is the best time to Go - How to get to Raja - Raja Diving and the Dive sites - How to get to Komodo - Komodo Diving and the Dive sites - What are the advantage of a Liveaboard over Shore diving - Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers - The Latest Indonesian Travel Information - Other general FAQs

Gaia - schedule

Gaia - prices and what's included

Prices are per person per trip and based on 2 persons sharing a cabin.
Exact pricing is available on the schedule here as prices vary dependant on the time of year, destination and the length of the trip and sometimes special offers are available.

The price includes
Air-conditioned twin share accommodation with attached bathroom.
Any shore activities or excursions organized by Dive Gaia.
All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
Guided diving activities (up to 4 dives a day).
Use of aluminum 12L dive cylinders, weights and weight belts.
Same day land transfer to and from the nearest embarkation or disembarkation airport.
Airport transfer to and from port for embarkation or disembarkation.
Government taxes.
Complimentary glass of wine per person at dinner.
Use of entertainment system in cabins and saloon where available.
Shared use of the camera room.

The price does not includes
Harbor clearance and national park fees and fuel surcharge (where applicable).
Any international and domestic air, land, sea transportation, visas and any other taxes or fees associated.
Courses and certifications.
Accommodation and meals before and after the cruise.
Alcoholic drinks (unless otherwise stated).
Gear rental (subject to availability).
Enriched Air Nitrox (available for certified divers only).
Massages and Spa treatments (other than welcome massage).
Dive insurance is mandatory as is your own personal dive computer (You can rent one for the trip if you do not have your own).
As well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we highly recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage, documents, money or passport / Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur.
Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.
Onboard purchases.
Private tours.
Laundry.
On-board telecommunication and satellite broadband.
Crew gratuity.
Please note: Unfortunately until further notice, a Fuel Surcharge of USD $20 per person per night has been applied to all itineraries by the boat due to the massive increase of fuel prices around the world, we apologise for this but it is beyond our control.

Single Occupancy
For single occupancy (Single cabin), not sharing a cabin, there will be a +70% surcharge.
If you are happy to share with a diver of the same sex in a twin cabin then the price is as quoted in the schedule

Booking and Cancellation Terms and Conditions.
Booking deposit: 30% of your invoice total is required within 7 days of booking to confirm your booking.
Final payment of 70% is due to 90 days prior to the departure date to complete your invoice payment.
Individual bookings made less than 90 days before the departure date will be payable in full upon booking to confirm your booking.
Cancellation at any stage involves forfeit of monies already payed.
Payment can be made via bank transfer, Wise, Credit or Debit card (Visa, AMEX, Mastercard) or Apple pay at no extra charge.

Diving Equipment Rentals (USD) Per day
Full Set (regulator, octopus, BCD, wetsuit, mask, fins, dive computer) $ 50
Regulator with octopus $ 12
Computer $ 12
BCD $ 12
Wetsuit (shorty 3mm) $ 8
Mask $ 5
Fins (+ booties as required) $ 5
Torch $ 12
Nitrox $ 10
15L tank $ 12

Gaia - Video

Gaia - cabins

Gaia Love can accommodates up to 20 guest in 11 spacious ensuite rooms; six on the upper deck and five on the lower deck.

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    Upper Deck Cabin

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    Upper Deck Cabin

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    Upper Deck Cabin

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    Lower Deck Cabin

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    Lower Deck Cabin

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    Under Bed Storage

Upper Deck Cabin
The Upper Deck Cabin are available in king, queen and super-single size bed configurations.
Each room averages in size of approximately 20 square meters and has individual air-conditioning and ensuite bathroom with hot water.
The Upper Deck Cabins will feature an additional private outdoor balcony.

Lower Deck Cabin
The Lower Deck Cabin are available in king, queen and super-single size bed configurations.
Each room averages in size of approximately 20 square meters and has individual air-conditioning and ensuite bathroom with hot water.

For single occupancy, not sharing a cabin, there will be a 70% surcharge.
If you are happy to share with a diver of the same sex in a twin cabin then the price is as quoted in the schedule

Gaia - diving

Some of the most frequently asked questions about Indonesian Diving
When is The Best time to Go
Raja Ampat Diving and the Dive sites
Komodo Diving and the Dive sites
The top 10 reasons to join a Liveaboard in Raja
What are the advantage of a Liveaboard over Shore diving
Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers

Gaia - itineraries

Please choose your Itinerary

Raja Ampat
Komodo marine park
The Banda Sea
Maumere and Alor

We recommend that you check your travel insurance will cover anything interrupting your travel plans as well as offer great dive insurance
We recommend Dive Assure Insurance as it offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.

Some of the most frequently asked questions about Indonesia
When is the best time to Go - How to get to Raja - Raja Diving and the Dive sites - How to get to Komodo - Komodo Diving and the Dive sites - What are the advantage of a Liveaboard over Shore diving - Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers - The Latest Indonesian Travel Information - Other general FAQs

Gaia - specs

Length: 40m
Breadth: 10m
Draft: 2.1m
Hull Type: Marine Steel
Engine: 2 Yanmar 829 bhp
Generator: 2 Kohler 80kw Power System (Shielded)
Fresh Water: 52,000 L
Desalination: 2 Spectra 2,800 Gallons/day system
Vetus Bow thruster
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Max Speed: 12 knots
Fuel Oil Capacity: 66,000L
Range: 6,570 Nm
Furuno Open Array Radar
Simrad AutoPilot
Icom Marine VHF Radios
HF SSB GMDSS Radios
Icom GMDSS Air Band Radios
ENC Marine Charts
Garmin GPS Chart Plotter
Navtex Receiver
Depth Sonar
Satellite Phone
VOIP Phone
Intellian Satellite Broadband
Simrad Global Positioning System Compass
EPRIB
1,000 kgs Lift Crane

6 Upper Deck En-suite Rooms with balcony (approx. 20 sq.m)
5 Lower Deck En-suite Rooms (approx. 20 sq.m)
Independently Controlled Air-conditioning System
Modern Contemporary Design Saloon
Network Entertainment System
Massage Services
Top/Sun Deck and Bar
Camera Room
3 Bauer PE250 Compressors
1 550L 15kw Nitrox Membrane System
45 Scuba Tank: 12L & 15L Aluminium Tanks
11 Large compartmentalize camera rinse tanks
3 5.5m Aluminium Diving Tenders with 85hp OB
Large compartmentalize camera rinse tanks
Multiple rinse area on boat deck
Safety Equipment
Emergency DAN Oxygen Kits
Oxygen Banks
First Aid Kits
EPRIB
4 Life Raft
Life Vests
Fire Detection System
Smoke Detectors
Fire Fighting Equipment
GMDSS Air Band Radios