Diving with Tiger Sharks in Fuvahmulah
A shark conservationist’s trip report from Fuvahmulah: tiger sharks every day, three dives a day, and why the Maldives isn’t only for luxury resorts.

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The Gaia Love is a 40-meter (131-foot) modern steel liveaboard built in 2016, custom-built for diving in Indonesia. Spread across four decks, she caters to up to 22 guests in 11 spacious, air-conditioned en-suite cabins (averaging 20m²). The upper deck cabins feature large picture windows and private outdoor balconies. Social areas include an indoor saloon and dining room, an outdoor lounge with al-fresco bar, a camera room, a massage service deck, and a partially covered sun deck.
| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
05
Nov | Raja Ampat 11D/10N |
$6400
| Full |
17
Nov | Raja Ampat 11D/10N |
$6400
| Full |
29
Nov | Raja Ampat 11D/10N |
$6400
|
Included: VAT, Airport Transfers, Hotel Transfers, Drinking Water, Soft Drinks / Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Tea & Coffee, Complimentary Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan - All meals, Snacks, Diving Package (up to 4 dives/day), Night Dives, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear & Kayaks, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries & Bathrobes, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park, Marine Park & Port Clearance Fees - 35 USD per day (~245–385 USD per trip depending on route length); Fuel Surcharge - 20 USD per day (~140–220 USD per trip); Mandatory Dive Insurance - ~40–50 USD per trip (if not already insured by guest).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Wine, Beer & Spirits (outside dinner), Nitrox - 240,000 IDR (~15 USD) per day, Nitrox Certification Course, Full Equipment Rental - 800,000 IDR (~50 USD) per day, Individual Gear Pieces - 80,000–240,000 IDR (~5–15 USD) per day, Private Dive Guide, Scuba Diving Courses, Massage & Spa Treatments, Laundry Services - 24,000 IDR (~1.50 USD) per item, Onboard Satellite WiFi Internet, Travel / Trip Interruption Insurance.
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Lengths
40 m
Width
10 m
Type of Boat
Steel Motor Yacht
Year of Building
2016
Engine Numbers
2
Speed
10 knots
Max. Guests
22
Number of Diveguides
5-6
Fuel Capacity
66,000 litters
Water Capacity
52,000 litters



17 reviews
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Gaia Love is very well suited to a longer trip because you're actually comfortable living there. The camera room keeps all the gear away from the cabin, the outdoor areas give you room to disappear and having massage available starts to look extremely sensible after day five. By the end I had my usual seat, my usual morning routine and absolutely no desire to return to airport life. 🌴
Palu to Derawan was the reason we chose this particular departure. I wanted an Indonesia trip that wasn't simply the first itinerary everybody does. The longer duration lets the whole journey breathe, which I loved. Some days were active, some had more travel, and together it felt like a real expedition rather than seven identical days.
Twenty-two guests sounded quite big, but it never felt like 22 people were all in the same place. The lounges and decks make a huge difference.
Gaia Love feels modern without feeling formal. Everyone was barefoot half the time and nobody cared what anybody was wearing.
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