Lotus Malaillo

Malaillo is a 45-metre Phinisi with 7 en-suite cabins, indoor and outdoor dining, a lounge and a sun deck. The dive deck has individual stations and direct tender access.

She sails Komodo, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea and Alor, with manta rays, hammerheads and macro life along the way. Malaillo is operated by Lotus Journey, formerly Lotus Hotels, who have run trips in the region for over 20 years. The boat now sails as Lotus Malaillo Liveaboard.

The Decks & Cabins

Malaillo is a 45-meter dive boat built in 2021, designed for both comfort and safety at sea. The vessel features 7 bright en-suite cabins, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, a welcoming lounge, and a large sun deck. The boat accommodates 14 guests in 3 double and 4 twin cabins, each with air-conditioning and private en-suite bathrooms, spread across the main, upper, and lower decks.

Cabins

• 1 Master Suite (Upper Deck, 18 m²): Queen bed, en-suite bathroom, AC, multiple windows, interlinking door to the twin cabin.
• 1 Twin Cabin (Upper Deck, 13 m²): Twin beds, en-suite bathroom, AC, multiple windows, interlinking door to the master suite.
• 1 Twin Cabin (Main Deck, 13 m²): En-suite bathroom, AC, several windows, direct access to the restaurant.
• 2 Double Cabins (Lower Deck, 14 m² each): Double beds, en-suite bathrooms, AC, porthole windows.
• 2 Twin Cabins (Lower Deck, 14 m² each): Twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, AC, porthole windows.

Decks

• Sun Deck : Spacious and comfortable, perfect for sunbathing, relaxing, and enjoying panoramic views. Equipped with bean bags and sunbeds.
• Upper Deck : Features an air-conditioned lounge, hammock deck with floating net, plus cabins: a 18 sqm Master Suite with queen bed and a 13 sqm Twin Cabin. All with en-suite bathrooms, AC, desks, wardrobes, and sea-view windows.
• Main Deck : Indoor and outdoor dining, cozy bow seating, an air-conditioned camera room, and a specially designed dive deck with stations, refilling station, and easy tender access. Includes one 13 sqm Twin Cabin with en-suite, AC, and direct access to the restaurant.
• Lower Deck : Two 14 sqm Double Cabins with queen beds and two 14 sqm Twin Cabins, each with en-suite bathrooms, AC, desks, wardrobes, and porthole windows.

Destinations

• Alor – Banda Sea : Alor to Ambon across the Banda Sea: volcanic islands, reefs, schooling hammerheads, sea snakes and village stops.
• Banda Sea : From Ambon’s muck dives to Gunung Api’s sea snakes and Banda’s hammerheads, explore reefs, shipwrecks, and seabird islands on this extraordinary Banda Sea journey.
• Banda Sea – Misool : Ambon to Raja Ampat via the Banda Islands: muck diving, reefs, colonial forts, schooling hammerheads and the reefs of Misool.
• Komodo : Explore Komodo over 7 days from Labuan Bajo. Dive Castle Rock, Batu Bolong, Manta Alley, and meet Komodo dragons in their wild habitat above the waves.
• North Halmahera – Morotai : North Maluku is rarely dived: reefs with little traffic, pelagics, WWII wrecks and strong macro life around Morotai.
• Raja Ampat :  The “Four Kings”: Misool, Waigeo, Salawati and Batanta. Manta rays, pygmy seahorses, walking sharks and reefs set among limestone karst.