KLM ELIYA

KLM Eliya is a 30 x 6.3 meter Phinisi sailing boat that has been lovingly handcrafted by master ship builders. After many hours of research and design we were ready to begin bringing her to life! The master boat builders (arguably the best Phinisi boat builders in the world, from the Sulawesi region) started her from the keel up. The carpentry is exemplary and this purpose built dive vessel has been built with the need of the diver in mind. We have combined traditional Phinisi style shipbuilding with modern comforts and safety.

KLM Eliya was launched in 2024. The boat and crew will ensure you have an unforgettable diving holiday in one of the world’s very best diving destinations - the magical and mystical world of Komodo National Park.

Accommodation / Living Space:

Number of guests: 14
Number of cabins: 6
Number of decks: 3
Wifi: Available (subject to signal coverage)

Sundecks:
Upper decks

Bar:
Main deck

Dining Area:
Main deck

KLM Eliya has the capacity for a total of 14 guests in 6 custom designed ensuite cabins and, with our highly professional crew of 8 serving your every need, you will be well taken care of while onboard.

KLM Eliya has been built with one simple thought in mind - world class diving onboard a beautifully crafted, well run, professional live-aboard that will leave you feeling spoiled from the moment you come aboard until the moment you depart.

This phinisi is fitted out with a diving deck with ample space for all of your dive gear as well as camera stations and charging points. There are multiple areas to relax onboard including the sundeck area on the upper deck, the alfresco dining area at the bow of the boat and the covered seating/dining area at the stern, where our bar, with a selection of drinks will be available for your enjoyment. For more details, check out our cabins and layout page!

The diving day starts early in the morning with a wake up around dawn. During your full days onboard we will aim to complete 4 dives over the course of the day. Three daylight dives and one sunset or night dive depending on the location.

Briefings will be given onboard KLM Eliya by our experienced dive crew, before getting ready for the dive. Once everyone is prepared, we will use our two purpose built speedboats to carry our guests to the dive sites. These boats can be safely accessed via the collapsible ladder on the side of Eliya. Each of our speed boats can accommodate 12 divers however we will split our guests across both speedboats to ensure ample space and comfort.

All of our guests are provided with our custom made Scuba Junkie microfibre hooded towels for use on the dive deck in between dives.

After the dive you will return to KLM Eliya and while you are enjoying your surface interval our efficient crew will ensure your tanks and dive gear are fully prepped and ready in time for your next dive adventure!

Our dive crew will spoil you with world class diving and the KLM Eliya is fitted out with 2 Bauer compressors and a Nitrox Membrane system to allow you to experience all the Komodo region has to offer. If you are not already Nitrox certified, we highly recommend adding this short course at the start of your trip- please ask at the time of booking if you are interested!

Your safety is our number one priority and we have a whole host of procedures in place to ensure it. All of our dive staff are EFR and CPR trained and we have oxygen on the boats to use in case of emergency. 

The KLM Eliya is fitted and equipped with the following safety essentials:

• First Aid
• Oxygen Kits
• Life Jackets x 30
• Life Rings x 6
• Life-rafts x 2
• Firefighting System
• Fire Alarms
• Fire Extinguishers
• VHF/HF Radios
• Satellite Phone
• GPS
• Compass
• AIS (Automatic Identification System)

Our staff have all been vaccinated against COVID-19 and we have safety measures and procedures in place to ensure you and our staff are safe through out the trip.