La Galigo

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The La Galigo phinisi liveaboard anchored in Raja Ampat

Exterior of the 33-metre La Galigo two-masted phinisi

La Galigo sailing between Indonesian islands

Cruising Areas

Komodo

Komodo comes in three lengths out of Labuan Bajo: Jurassic Komodo over five nights, Ultimate Komodo over seven and Beyond Komodo over nine, the last pushing past the park boundary. The operator publishes its own site notes for Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Golden Passage, Karang Makassar, Mawan, Pengah Kecil, Pulau Kambing, The Cauldron and Three Sisters, which is the working list for these trips. Land time includes the Padar trek to the Pillarsteen viewpoint at sunset and a ranger-led dragon walk on Rinca.

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat is where the longest routes run, from Central at six nights through North at seven, extended North and South at eight, and Ultimate Raja Ampat at eleven. Dampier Strait sites like Blue Magic, Cape Kri, Mioskon and Sawandarek Jetty anchor the central legs, with Manta Ridge, Citrus Ridge and Mayhem around Gam and Arborek, and Wayag, Penemu, Kawe and Aljui Bay on the northern push. Embarkation is at Waisai, with most guests overnighting in Sorong first.

Misool

Misool carries the southern routes, reached on the South and Ultimate Raja Ampat itineraries rather than sold on its own. Wayil, Boo, Fiabacet, Farondi and Warakaraket are the named sites, the soft coral and schooling fish end of Raja Ampat rather than the current-driven drifts of the Dampier Strait. Getting there costs sailing time, which is why it only appears on the eight-night and longer trips.

Halmahera

Halmahera is sold as a crossing rather than a loop, combined with Lembeh and Raja Ampat in one long itinerary. It is the least-visited water the boat works and the reason the schedule reaches twelve days at the top end. Expect volcanic topography, macro subjects and anchorages where no other liveaboard is likely to be sitting.

Who This Suits

Suits: divers who want long routes at a mid-range price, and solo travellers in particular. Departures are guaranteed regardless of numbers, so a trip booked alone still sails, and sharing a cabin costs nothing extra. Free loan of SMBs, reef hooks and computers takes the sting out of the kit bill, and booking direct includes a dive insurance policy with medical evacuation cover.

Also works for: anyone prone to seasickness. The four Deluxe cabins sit on the lower deck where the motion is least, and the engine room is soundproofed away from the sleeping areas.

Less suited to: non-divers and short-break travellers. The shortest trip is five nights and most run seven to eleven, the programme is built dive by dive, and the boat carries no kayaks, paddleboards or other water toys beyond snorkelling gear. Divers over 64 also face medical paperwork, and 75 is a hard age ceiling.

Vessel at a Glance

Phinisi
Built 2012 at Bira, South Sulawesi. Last refit 2025.
33 m length, 8 m beam, 3.35 m draft, 169 gross tons. Two-masted phinisi across four levels: lower deck, main deck, upper deck and roof-top sun deck.
14 guests
5 to 9 knots
Shared + Charter
5D4N+
Dive Resort
Nitrox, Compressor, Dive Master
Snorkeling Gear
Starlink

About This Vessel

La Galigo was built in 2012 at Bira in South Sulawesi, with an ironwood hull and teak interiors. The 33-metre, two-masted phinisi was designed by an experienced liveaboard diver, with a dedicated stern dive platform and a soundproofed engine room isolated from the cabins. Her latest published refit was in 2025.

Fourteen guests sleep in seven cabins across three grades. Four 12 m² Deluxe cabins sit on the lower deck, two 14 m² Master cabins are on the upper deck, and the 22 m² Suite adds a private lounge, 48-inch screen, refrigerator and private balcony with 270-degree views. Every cabin has an ensuite bathroom with hot water, individual air conditioning and an American sprung mattress. Double and twin configurations are available in the published cabin categories.

Dive equipment includes a dedicated dive deck and platform, two 6 m tenders, 12- and 15-litre aluminium tanks, rental sets and onboard courses. Nitrox is available for an additional daily charge. SMBs, reef hooks and dive computers are included, and the vessel carries emergency oxygen, a satellite phone and first-aid equipment.

Scheduled trips run from 6 days and 5 nights, with Jurassic Komodo currently published from USD 2,735 per person. Longer itineraries cover Komodo, Raja Ampat, Halmahera and North Sulawesi. Route-specific marine park and local fees are charged separately, and private-charter pricing is available on request.

Interior & Dining

Indoor restaurant and lounge aboard La Galigo

Meal served to guests aboard the La Galigo liveaboard

Sun Deck & Outdoor

Shaded dining table on the La Galigo sun deck

Sun lounges on the roof-top deck of La Galigo

Dive deck with gear stations aboard La Galigo

Dedicated stern dive platform on La Galigo

Tanks and equipment laid out on the La Galigo dive deck

Bridge area aboard the La Galigo liveaboard

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Amenities & Facilities

Dive & Snorkeling Sites

Activities

Marine Life

Crew & Diving

17
3
5
$25 per person per day, up to four tanks per day

Safety & Navigation

Safety equipment
EPIRB, First Aid Kit, Emergency Oxygen, Smoke & Fire Alarm
Life rafts
2
Navigation
GPS, Radar, VHF Radio, SSB Radio, Depth Sounder, Chart Plotter
Engine
Mitsubishi 8M22 450 hp V8, with three Mitsubishi 55 kVA generators at 220 to 380 V, surge-protected and available around the clock. Fuel capacity 5.5 tonnes of diesel. The engine room is isolated and soundproofed away from the cabins.
Cruising speed
5 to 9 knots
Watermaker capacity
Seawater desalination plant producing 2,500 litres of fresh water per day, with 11,000 litres of freshwater storage on board

Area

The Cabins

The Suite

1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests

Private lounge and bed in the La Galigo Suite

Private balcony with dining seating off the La Galigo Suite

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Private Balcony
Panoramic Ocean View
Wardrobe
Mini Fridge
Towels and Toiletries
Double Bed

Twenty-two square metres on the upper deck, and the only cabin of its kind on board. It comes with a private lounge of sofas and a coffee table, a 48-inch flatscreen, an oversized en-suite, a powerful air conditioning system, its own refrigerator that the crew will stock on request, and a private balcony with seating for both dining and lounging that opens to 270 degrees of view. Sleeps two.

Master Cabin

2 cabins Sleeps 2 guests

Mirror and storage detail in a La Galigo Master cabin

Ensuite bathroom in a La Galigo Master cabin

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Sea-view Window
Wardrobe
Towels and Toiletries
Double Bed
Twin Single Beds

Fourteen square metres on the upper deck, away from the traffic of the main deck and positioned for sunrise from the bed. En-suite with hot running water, in-room air conditioning control and an American sprung mattress. Can be made up as one double or two singles, so long as you say which when booking. Sleeps two.

Deluxe Cabin

4 cabins Sleeps 2 guests from $2,735 / person

Ensuite bathroom in a La Galigo Deluxe cabin

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Wardrobe
Towels and Toiletries
Double Bed
Twin Single Beds

Twelve square metres on the lower deck, where the motion is least, which is why the operator points guests prone to seasickness here rather than upstairs. Private en-suite with a hot shower, climate control and an American sprung mattress. Sleeps two.

Pricing Overview

From
$2,735 /person
Booking options
Shared + Charter
Trip durations
5D4N+
Price last verified
2026-08-29

Included in Your Rate

Rate notes
Scheduled trips are priced per person per trip, with the lowest published Komodo itinerary starting from USD 2,735 for 6 days and 5 nights. The fare includes embarkation-day and disembarkation-day transfers, accommodation, meals and non-packaged snacks, drinking water, standard 12-litre tanks and air fills, weights, mask, fins, SMB and reel, reef hook, dive computer, tenders, guides and applicable land excursions. Route-specific park and local fees, equipment rental beyond the included items, nitrox, 15-litre tanks, courses, alcohol, soft drinks, insurance unless included through a direct-booking promotion, possible fuel surcharges and gratuities are extra. Private-charter pricing is available only on request.

Not Included & Extra Costs

Nitrox surcharge
$25 per person per day, up to four tanks per day
Solo traveller supplement
Solo travellers may share a cabin at no extra cost, or pay a supplement of 65 per cent of the nightly rate for sole occupancy.

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Cabins & Berths

Total cabins
7
Master
2
Balcony
1
Twin
6
Bed configuration
Double, Twin Single
En-suite bathroom
All cabins
Hot shower
Yes

Deck Plan

Routes & Departure

Operating months
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Departure port
Labuan Bajo for Komodo. Sorong and Waisai for Raja Ampat. Manado and Ternate for the Lembeh, Bangka, Sangihe and Halmahera routes.
Check-in time
Departure from port is generally not held past 11:00 on embarkation day.
Minimum guests to depart
1

Good to Know

Suitable for non-swimmers
Yes
Tender boats
2

Komodo National Park Fees

What you pay	Amount	Basis
Park entrance, foreign visitor	Rp 250,000 ≈ $14	per person, per day The statutory Class I entrance rate. The 150% holiday rule applies to Indonesian visitor and student rates, not this foreign visitor rate.
Park entrance, Indonesian visitor, normal day	Rp 50,000 ≈ $3	per person, per day The normal-day Class I entrance rate.
Park entrance, Indonesian visitor, holiday or collective leave	Rp 75,000 ≈ $4	per person, per day 150% of the normal Indonesian visitor rate on the dates covered by the statutory holiday rule.
Indonesian student group, normal day	Rp 25,000 ≈ $1	per person, per day For Indonesian student groups of at least five people.
Indonesian student group, holiday or collective leave	Rp 37,500 ≈ $2	per person, per day 150% of the normal student-group rate; the minimum group size remains five.
Scuba diving activity	Rp 25,000 ≈ $1	per diver, per day A separate activity charge in addition to the applicable entrance fee.
Motorised vessel entry	Rp 100,000–200,000 per boat, per day	Rp 100,000 for 40–100 HP, Rp 150,000 for 101–500 HP, and Rp 200,000 above 500 HP.
Drone use	Rp 2,000,000 ≈ $112	per unit, per day A separate special-use charge. Complete the required SiOra/SIMAKSI process before travel.

SiOra is the park’s e-ticketing and SIMAKSI system. Reserve before travel; Ministry guidance recommends completing the reservation by H-1. An operator can assist, and self-service is available at the Komodo Visitor Center and KP3 terminal.
Payment is cashless through the methods available in SiOra, including BRIVA or bank transfer and supported e-wallets. Keep the e-ticket and ensure the traveller details are correct.
A 1,000-visitor daily quota has applied since 1 April 2026 to the main visitor islands and 23 dive sites. Availability therefore depends on the travel date and registered itinerary.
The final SiOra total can include entrance, activity, vessel and special-use charges. Ask the handling operator for an itemised total before issuance.
Official public guidance does not state one universal refund or rescheduling rule for every reservation. Confirm the current SiOra terms in writing before the ticket is issued, including treatment of weather disruption.

Statutory fees under Peraturan Pemerintah No. 36 Tahun 2024, in force since 30 October 2024. Verified 31 August 2026 against the official PP 36/2024 schedule, the Ministry of Forestry SiOra notice and the Ministry’s 2026 quota notice. Amounts are payable in rupiah; dollar figures are courtesy estimates converted at Rp 17,900 and rounded.

Cancellation & Booking Policy

Cancellation type
Moderate
If you cancel
Cancellation and refund terms are set by the operator. Confirm the written policy before payment; KomodoInsider does not take payments or handle refunds.

Location

Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my trip run if the boat is not full?

Yes. Every scheduled departure is guaranteed to sail regardless of how many bookings are confirmed, so a trip will still go ahead even with a single guest on board.

Can I travel solo without paying for two spaces?

Yes. Solo travellers can share a cabin at no extra charge, or take a cabin to themselves for a supplement of 65 per cent of the nightly rate.

What is charged on top of the trip price?

Route-specific packages for marine park, local access, harbour and anchorage fees are extra. Current examples for the August 2026 to May 2027 season include USD 345 for Raja Ampat North, USD 320 for Central Raja Ampat, USD 310 for Raja Ampat South and USD 395 for Ultimate Raja Ampat. Komodo itinerary pages list their own current fee. Full equipment rental is USD 35 per person per day, and nitrox is USD 25 per person per day.

What dive equipment is provided?

Twelve and fifteen-litre aluminium tanks, nitrox averaging 32 per cent, and full Aqualung and Scubapro rental sets. SMBs, reef hooks and dive computers are lent free of charge, and courses can be run on board. There are two dive tenders and a dedicated dive platform at the stern.

Are there age limits for diving?

Yes. Divers over 64 need a doctor confirmation of fitness to dive, divers over 69 need that plus a private guide for the trip, and 75 is the maximum age. The operator sets these because of the remoteness of the routes and the strong currents in its areas of operation.

Can I bring my own drinks?

Spirits yes, with no corkage. Beer and wine no, as the boat sells its own: local beer from USD 3 a can in Komodo and USD 5 in Raja Ampat, and imported wine at USD 40 a bottle.

How many dives a day are there?

Around four on a full day: three day dives starting at about 07:00 to 07:30, plus a night dive. The first and second-to-last days are lighter at one or two dives, and days with a long crossing or a land trek drop a dive as well. Fourteen guests are split across three dive guides into three groups.

Can I take a dive course on board?

Yes. PADI Advanced Open Water is USD 600 and PADI Nitrox is USD 330, with the theory done beforehand through PADI eLearning and the practical, paperwork and certification handled on the boat. Private tuition or a private guide is USD 100 a day.