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Leyla

Leyla

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Construction: Wooden yacht schooner, two mast-rigged Phinisi
Length: 33 meters / 108 feet
Beam: 7 meters / 23 feet
Draft: 3 meters / 9.8 feet
Cruise: 8 Knots
Divers: 10
Fuel Capacity: 5,000 liters
Fresh Water: 6,000 liters
Engine: 285 HP Doosan
Electricity: 2 x Yanmar Marine generators 33kwh

Schedules & Availability


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16 DEC2024
4 nights
Padar and South Komodo Exploration
Full Charter, EUR 12000.00
11 available spaces
11 available spaces

Departure/Arrival

embark:
16 Dec 2024
08:00
Labuan Bajo
disembark:
20 Dec 2024
Labuan Bajo

Prices & Availability

Dolphin Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
3 spaces
Seahorse Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
2 spaces
Starfish Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
3 spaces
Fish Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
3 spaces

Surcharges payable with booking

National Park and Port Fee, day
EUR
40.-
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21 DEC2024
7 nights
Padar and South Komodo Exlporation
Full Charter, EUR 21000.00
11 available spaces
11 available spaces

Departure/Arrival

embark:
21 Dec 2024
08:00
Labuan Bajo
disembark:
28 Dec 2024
Labuan Bajo

Prices & Availability

Dolphin Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
3 spaces
Seahorse Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
2 spaces
Starfish Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
3 spaces
Fish Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
3 spaces

Surcharges payable with booking

National Park and Port Fee, day
EUR
40.-
 Booking Request
29 DEC2024
7 nights
Padar and South Komodo Exlporation
Full Charter, EUR 21000.00
11 available spaces
11 available spaces

Departure/Arrival

embark:
29 Dec 2024
08:00
Labuan Bajo
disembark:
05 Jan 2025
Labuan Bajo

Prices & Availability

Dolphin Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
3 spaces
Seahorse Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
2 spaces
Starfish Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
3 spaces
Fish Cabin
Lower Deck
on request
3 spaces

Surcharges payable with booking

National Park and Port Fee, day
EUR
40.-
 Booking Request

Leyla
Leyla
Leyla
Leyla
Leyla
Leyla
Leyla
The Leyla is a traditionally built two-mast Phinisi. The 33-meter sailing ship was launched in December 2018. She made her maiden voyage from Tanjun Bira, South Sulawesi to Waisai in Raja Ampat where she started her first trip.
Once divers set foot on the ship, they will find a spacious deck in front of the boat and a shaded higher top deck with comfortable seating areas. There is an indoor airconditioned lounge and dining area where food can be served. The yacht has a fully equipped kitchen. Organic and natural toiletries are readily available. Below deck there are two double cabins, one master cabin and one smaller cabin. All cabins are equipped with air conditioning and ensuite bathroom.
On board a full range of services is provided. Leyla's kitchen staff does their best to provide you with a unique menu that is the result of the fine blending of herbs and spices of Indonesia with locally grown and carefully picked ingredients. Water, coffee and tea are readily available and the crew also caters to special dietary requests. There is a main dining area on the back of the yacht and there are plenty of spaces if you want to enjoy some quiet time to read a book or take a nap.
Leyla carries two tenders for passenger transport between the boat and shore. When guests arrive at the port of embarkation at the beginning of a trip, the staff will greet you on land and bring you safely to Leyla where a stairs and small platform make it easy to board the ship. The tenders are also used to carry divers to and from the dive sites.



Dive Conditions

Conditions can make or break your trip. Temperature, visibility and the current vary greatly across this expansive country. Be sure to check the conditions of each destination you’re planning to dive before you leave. Diving is excellent year-round, but the best time is from May to September. Monsoon season is from December to June. Visibility may not be as good during the monsoon, however, certain locations like the Komodo Islands are a diver’s dream during this time due to an influx of mantas.
Most of Indonesia can be dived year-round with March to October being the most popular time of year to dive. This period of time marks the dry season in most parts of the country, with the exception of some dive areas like Ambon and southern Raja Ampat where most rainfall occurs in May/June to October/September due to the southern monsoon. It's best to visit these areas in the months of November to April for optimal dive conditions.
Generally speaking, Indonesia's climate is almost entirely tropical, with May to September as the dry season, and October to April the rainy season, and with heavier rainfall from December through February. However, the opposite might be true for certain dive areas in Indonesia like Raja Ampat and Ambon, and the best time of year to visit Indonesia really depends on where you intend to stay in the country.
The water temperatures remain quite consistent through the country, hovering at 26°-29°C (82°- 85°F) year-round. Typically, you won't need anything more than a 3-5mm wetsuit, or even a skinsuit. However, the diving conditions and difficulty in Indonesia hugely vary, depending on where and when you dive in the country.
Ambon Bay, Maluku – world class muck diving. Critters that can be seen here include rhinopias, frogfish, ghost pipefish, lots of juvenile fish, stonefish, mandarin fish, nudibranchs, harlequin and coleman shrimps, wonderpus, mimic and flamboyant cuttlefish, and even the much-sought-after psychedelic frogfish.
Alor, East Nusa Tenggara – the hidden gem. This off-the-beaten-path dive destination offers a mix of both world-class wide-angle and macro sites. Pristine coral reefs, steep walls, sloping muck sites--the diving in Alor is really diverse and would please the most discerning diver and underwater photographer.
Banda Sea, Maluku – sea snakes and hammerheads. Most of the diving around the Banda Sea involves excellent wall dives, and great macro sites, but the biggest draw is probably the resident sea snakes at Manuk and Gunung Api islands.
Bali – wrecks and mola molas. Unique critters, fascinating wrecks, beautiful walls, colorful corals, excellent muck dives, huge schools of fish, pelagics--Bali has it all. Technical diving and freediving are also possible in Bali with a good number of reputable dive operations.
Derawan Islands, Borneo – manta rays and whalesharks. Derawan is a remote group of islands in East Kalimantan (East Borneo), and is home to one of the three jellyfish lakes known to men, with the other two located in Palau and Misool Island in Raja Ampat.
Komodo, East Nusa Tenggara – drift dives and world class reefs. Komodo National Park is a group of volcanic islands with over 5,700 giant lizards known as Komodo dragons. This UNESCO World Heritage Site also hosts a world-class scuba diving scene. Imagine drift dives with colorful corals in various formations teeming with marine life, big and small. Divers can see big schools of fish pretty much year-round, as well as eagle and manta rays.
Lembeh, North Sulawesi – muck diving capital. Known as the world's capital for muck diving, Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi offers second-to-none macro biodiversity. The number species that you can cross off your list within a week of diving Lembeh is staggering.
Manado and Bunaken, North Sulawesi – wall dives and reefs. Manado Bay offers a mix of great muck and reef sites, treating divers to unique critters like mimic octopus and flamboyant cuttlefish, as well as various seahorses, squid, nudibranchs, and frogfish.
Raja Ampat, West Papua – the holy grail of Indonesia. Alongside Kaimana Regency and Triton Bay in the south, and Cenderawasih Bay in the east, Raja Ampat archipelago makes up a massive area, collectively known as the Bird’s Head Seascape. Divers can visit the Raja Ampat area many times in their lifes and discover something new each time.
Wakatobi, South East Sulawesi – beautiful coral reefs. Wakatobi's reefs are extremely healthy and offer unique large coral formations, various sea fans, and sponges which are overflowing with marine life. The underwater topography is no less unique, featuring various walls, ridges, and overhangs. While it's not the place for large pelagics, eagle rays and reef sharks can typically be seen.