Amaya Explorer is a traditional Indonesian phinisi designed for immersive liveaboard journeys through Eastern Indonesia. Built in Bulukumba, Sulawesi, it combines local craftsmanship, Indonesian hospitality, and adventure-led cruising across some of the country’s richest marine regions. Scuba diving is the core experience, supported by snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, freediving, trekking, village visits, and relaxed time at sea.
Amaya Explorer was built by traditional boatbuilders in Bulukumba, a historic phinisi-building region in Sulawesi. The vessel reflects Indonesian maritime heritage while offering a comfortable liveaboard base for guests exploring remote islands, reefs, and cultural landscapes.
Life aboard Amaya Explorer is shaped around active days in the water and relaxed moments between excursions. Guests can expect warm Indonesian hospitality, guided marine exploration, onboard meals, and a journey style that balances adventure with comfort. Diving is the main focus, but non-diving activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, freediving, trekking, and village visits make the experience suitable for mixed-interest groups.
Amaya Explorer is best suited to travellers who want a dive-focused liveaboard with broader adventure options. It appeals to underwater photographers, experienced divers, marine-life lovers, private charter groups, and travellers seeking remote Indonesian seascapes beyond standard resort-based travel. Encounters may include manta rays, reef sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks, dolphins, whales, mola mola, eagle rays, dugongs, and rich coral reef life, depending on region and season.
Amaya Explorer explores key regions of Indonesia’s Coral Triangle, including Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, and Alor. Komodo offers manta encounters, reefs, currents, island treks, dragons, Pink Beach, and Padar views. Raja Ampat is known for coral gardens, dramatic limestone scenery, manta rays, sharks, and exceptional biodiversity. Banda Sea combines wall dives, pelagic life, hammerhead encounters, whales, and Spice Islands history. Alor offers clear waters, macro and pelagic life, cultural visits, and adventurous diving conditions.
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Yes. Scuba diving is the core activity, supported by snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, freediving, trekking, and village visits.
Yes. Non-divers can enjoy snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, shore visits, cultural experiences, and relaxed cruising, depending on the itinerary.
Amaya Explorer operates across Eastern Indonesia, including Komodo, Alor, the Banda Sea, and Raja Ampat.
Yes. Amaya Explorer accepts individual bookings, group bookings, and whole-boat private charter requests.