Why We’re Different
There are hundreds of liveaboard websites that promise luxury, five-star service, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
We don’t.
We promise something much harder to fake.
We’re Small — On Purpose
We take a maximum of 8 guests on board.
Not because we can’t take more — but because we don’t want to.
Small groups mean:
quieter dive decks
flexible dive plans
no rushing, no cattle-calls
real conversations, not polite small talk
Big operators talk about “personal service.”
We live it — because with 8 guests, there’s nowhere to hide.
You’re Not a Booking Reference Number
From the moment you step onboard, you’re part of the boat.
We eat together
We dive together
We share stories, sunsets, bad jokes, and post-dive snacks
By the end of the trip, most guests don’t say goodbye — they say see you again.
That’s not branding.
That’s what happens when trips are genuinely personal.
Our Crew Is the Company
Our crew isn’t hired seasonally.
They’re not rotated through fleets.
They’re not flown in and out.
They are Indonesian.
They helped build the boats.
They’ve been with us since day one.
This matters more than people realise:
local knowledge isn’t learned from manuals
safety comes from experience, not slogans
hospitality comes naturally when people are proud of what they do
You’re not being “served”.
You’re being looked after by people who care deeply about their home waters.
We Don’t Sell “Luxury” — We Deliver Comfort Where It Counts
You won’t find marble bathrooms or gold-plated taps.
You will find:
comfortable cabins
excellent food (Indonesian flavours + familiar favourites)
relaxed common spaces
a boat that feels lived-in, not staged
We invest where it matters:
diving
safety
food
crew
atmosphere
Because that’s what you remember long after the trip ends.
We’re Honest About What We Are (and What We’re Not)
We are not a floating hotel.
We are not a party boat.
We are not a corporate liveaboard brand.
We are:
affordable without cutting corners
relaxed without being careless
adventurous without being reckless
If you’re looking for starched uniforms and scripted smiles, we’re probably not for you.
If you’re looking for real experiences with real people — welcome aboard.
Our Boats Go Where Big Boats Can’t
Because we’re small, we can:
access tighter anchorages
reach quieter sites
adapt routes to conditions
avoid the crowds
This isn’t something you can add later with a redesign or a marketing budget.
It’s built into the DNA of how we operate.
Sustainability Isn’t a Buzzword Here
We don’t claim to be perfect — no boat is.
But we do:
use solar power to reduce fuel use
limit single-use plastics
source food locally
operate within Indonesia’s marine regulations
support local communities
We don’t shout about it.
We just do it — every trip.
We’re Still Growing — And That’s a Good Thing
We’re not trying to become the biggest.
We’re growing carefully, intentionally, and only when demand truly exists.
The fact that we’re building our third boat isn’t a marketing milestone — it’s the result of guests coming back, recommending us, and asking for more trips.
That’s growth we’re proud of.
Who We’re For
Liquid Adventures Indonesia is for people who:
value experiences over appearances
enjoy small groups and shared moments
appreciate great food, good diving, and genuine hospitality
don’t need luxury labels to feel looked after
If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.
Ready to Join Us?
Have a look at our routes, schedules, and availability — and if you have questions, just ask.
You’ll be talking to real people.
And if you end up on board with us, don’t be surprised if this isn’t your last trip.