Ikan Biru Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Best of Komodo
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-08
Location: Indonesia

9.6 Exceptional

Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 178 / day Check dates

“Exceptional diving guides, funny and helpful. ”
Simon P, Italy

Highlights

Advanced Open Water course on board
Dive gear included

The Ikan Biru can house up to 8 guests. The boat has two guest bathrooms with hot freshwater showers below deck. The onboard chef serves freshly baked bread every morning, which he makes in the fully stocked kitchen. Upon request, the Ikan Biru can cater to specific dietary requests. The spacious upper deck is the perfect place to relax between dives in the daytime. In the evening, it is set up as a comfortable dining area. At night, the comfortable mattresses and bedding make it the perfect spot for guests to keep cool while sleeping under the stars, dreaming of all the incredible wildlife they’ve seen.

Thanks to its one-of-a-kind “hop-on, hop-off” concept, you can board the Ikan Biru for 3-12 nights, allowing you to explore the region as you see fit. Two dayboats are ready to take you to land when you wish to disembark. The Ikan Biru only accepts Advanced Open Water divers, or you can get your AOW certification and other diving courses on board. While aboard the Ikan Biru, you can dive three times a day, sometimes more. This lets you visit the best sites, such as Manta Point and The Cauldron.

Book your next dive trip to Komodo aboard the Ikan Biru.

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11 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

FULL

15 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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19 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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25 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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29 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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02 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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08 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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12 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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16 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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22 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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26 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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30 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 717

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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Rental Gear, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Dive Insurance, Environment Tax (100,000 IDR per day), Fuel Surcharge (200,000 IDR per day), National Park Fees (300,000 IDR per day), Park and Port Fees (300,000 IDR per day).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Outdoor Dining
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and French.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2001

Year renovated: 2021

Length: 17 meters

Engines: 39 GT

Max guests: 8

Number of cabins: 1

Number of bathrooms: 2

Tenders: 1

Water capacity: 5000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid

Ikan Biru Reviews

9.6 Exceptional

Vessel

9.1
Crew

9.8
Food

9.8
Diving

9.7
Value

9.7

10 Exceptional
Marco O
Spain

Highly recommended
I thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the snorkeling was excellent, but also the boat was super comfortable, the food amazing and the guides super friendly and professional. 100% recommended
Recommended for
Food. Environment. Activities.
04 May, 2026

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
Haley W
United States

Best dive trip ever
This is a great crew and really fun boat. The sleeping up on the top deck in the open air is so nice and peaceful, and not stuffy like inside a cabin. The food was spectacular every day, you will not be hungry. And the diving is some of the best I’ve ever done in my life. Incredible, healthy, diverse, and dense reefs with soooo much life. I would love to come back on the boat. One of the best things was AK, the dive supervisor, guide, and leader on the boat. She is an amazing person and made the trip even better. Highly recommend Ikan Biru!
Recommended for
AK is an amazing person and guide!. The food is INCREDIBLE. Best diving ever.
17 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Ashley T
United States

Amazing experience with fantastic dive guides AK and Afhend, lovely crew, and cozy facilities!
We were so well taken care of by the dive guides AK and Afhend, as well as the crew members! They were not just super knowledgeable and experienced, but also really fun and friendly. The dive sites were gorgeous, briefings were thorough, logistics were well-organised, and food was delicious and abundant. It was comfortable and a cool experience to sleep in the open air. I liked that the group size was capped at 8 guests with an advanced certification required, so relatively small group with similar diving levels. 100% recommend!!
Recommended for
Very friendly, helpful, and fun dive guides and crew. Small group size. Delicious food.
02 Jun, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
marty C
United States

Best dive experience for solo travelers
This was a fantastic trip and much more enjoyable than the giant lives boards. This is great for solo travelers that don’t need their own room. The food was a nice blend of Indonesia and Western food with a lot of fresh fruit, meat options, and vegetarian options. The dive guides are locals and super friendly and enjoyable as guides and a boat guests. Everyone does a really good job of making your life super easy. Oh, and the dive locations are world class
Recommended for
Dive Guides were super friendly. Food was incredible and plentiful. Small and intimate group setting.
13 May, 2026

8.0 Very good
Nestor M
Spain

Short but very complete!
A very complete diving trip, I had some doubts about sleeping outdoors with others, but it was great!
Recommended for
The dive sites. The attention of the crew. The visit to the Komodo dragons.
06 Jun, 2026

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
Marialucrezia L
Italy

Great experience!!
Amazing:)
Recommended for
Crew. Dives. Food.
14 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Amber V
Netherlands

Most amazing liveboard!
We had the most amazing liveaboard on the Ikan Biru!The crew was amazing. Josh made us fresh en delicious food en snack everyday. De crew was very friendly and wanted to help us with everything. The instructors (shout-out to Joe and Harold!_ made sure we were well prepared before every dive. The dive sites were stunning and they even took us to see the Komodo Dragons in the National Park. I also dit the Advanced Open Water Course on board, which was done very throughly, but in a fun way. Everyone on the boat wanted to stay and/or would come back whenever we can
Recommended for
Great crew. Fantastic food. Amazing dive sites.
30 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Miguel T
United States

DO IT NOW! BOOK YOUR TRIP NOW!
Honestly, it was one of the most incredible trips I've ever done in my life. Harold (diving instructor) was fantastic, the crew worked so hard to ensure our trip was smooth, and the views were breathtaking. Diving on this trip is hard, so keep that in mind, but if you are up for the challenge, it is WELL worth it. I will definitely be coming back! 100/10.
Recommended for
The crew. Harold. The experience.
07 Sep, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Francesca P
Italy

Amazing
Overall amazing trip, the crew was super friendly and the cooking was over the top. The dives sites were amazing and the dives guides were at the top of their games. Amazing expirence way beyond our expectations
Recommended for
Diving sites, dive guides, food
30 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
Michele Z
United States

a must do
this trip was absolutely incredible. From the dives, the crew, the group of people I met, and the terrific food (meals or snacks after every dive).. it was four of my favorite days of my life. highly recommend doing the live aboard and seeing this part of indonesia this way
Recommended for
the dives, the food and the views from the boat
22 May, 2024

77 reviews

9.6 Exceptional
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9.6 Exceptional
James C
United Kingdom

Excellent trip, highly recommended
The Ikan Biru is excellent value for those who don't want their own cabin. The dive instructors and boat crew made every effort to ensure we had a great trip. Highly recommended!
Recommended for
Highly knowledgeable diving instructors. Excellent service by friendly crew. Sleeping on open deck.
12 Aug, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Simon P
Italy

Awesome
It was really an awesome adventure and really great diving. Exceptional diving guides, funny and helpful. Overall a great experience would always
Recommended for
Harold the diveguide. Diving spots. Underwaterworld.
15 Jul, 2025

8.0 Very good
António C
Portugal

Amazing diving, food and atmosphere.
AK, Aphen and the rest of the crew were amazing. It's a small boat limited to 8 guests, which we found very nice and intimate. You sleep on the deck and not in an individual cabin, which, if you don't mind sleeping in an open space with other guests, is really nice and peaceful. The bed was really confortable. Food was amazing! The diving was the best we ever had. Beautiful corals, a lot of action and the currents were really fun!
Recommended for
Diving sites. Only 8 guests, atmosphere and sliping on the deck. Very good food.
13 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Marion
France

Unforgettable immersion in the heart of Komodo
We had an exceptional experience aboard the Ikan Biru, four days of diving and sharing that will remain engraved in our memories. Each site explored offered us its share of wonders: the majestic mantas of Mawan welcomed us in their graceful ballet, while the Komodo current in Siaba Kecil offered us an unparalleled adrenaline rush. The Cauldron, on the other hand, was a dive as spectacular as it was formative, a real learning ground for lovers of the current.The multicolored corals, the sharks present on almost every dive, and the richness of underwater life made each descent an adventure. Ricky, always taking care after each dive, was able to make the experience even more comfortable and reassuring. And our group... What a great energy! Everyone contributed to making each moment a precious moment, between mutual aid, smiles and shared wonder.A huge thank you to the whole team for this magical interlude. The Ikan Biru is not just a boat: it is a floating cocoon where passion, professionalism and conviviality are mixed. See you soon for new bubbles!
Recommended for
Dive sites. The crew. Meals/snacks/snacks.
13 Oct, 2025

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Alex P
United States

Highlight of our trip!
I would recommend this trip to anybody! We went for 4 days during our honeymoon and it was easily the highlight of our whole trip! We did some of the best diving of my life, met incredible people, and lived on a pirate ship. I don’t know what else you could ask for. The diving was absolutely stunning, and the dive master elevated the experience by showing us all the cool spots and helped improve our skills as divers with little experience. The first few dives were very easy going, and then got progressively more thrilling, capping it off with “The Cauldron” where we go to glide through a beautiful array of fish and coral like a roller coaster.
Recommended for
The diving. The ship. The food.
11 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Siyuan S
China

Amazing and unforgettable
I honestly wonder why the maximum rating is only five stars, because this was a truly flawless trip. I would give it 100 stars if I could. I especially recommend Ikan Biru to solo travellers and couples who enjoy meeting new people. You will find that everyone on board is kind, friendly, and open-hearted. The dive guides were extremely professional and made sure everyone had a great and safe experience. The food was unbelievably good. I genuinely cannot think of a single downside to this boat — not even one. I miss my time on board so much.
Recommended for
the incredibly friendly crew and fellow guests;. enjoying the sea breeze and starry sky together on the deck;. the absolutely delicious food.
24 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
David S
Canada

Expect to have the time of your life on this liveaboard
An unforgettable experience which I would do again in a heartbeat. Don't be put off by the common sleeping quarters. The upper deck has more than ample space for the number of guests onboard. When they set up the mattresses and bedding at night, I guarantee that you will have as good a quality of sleep, if not better, than if you were sleeping inside a cabin. You will be well fed (if not overfed). The ship crew, consisting of a cook, his assistant, a boat engineer/carpenter, a master of navigation, a tender boat operator and a bosun, are all cool people and do their utmost to give you the best experience possible. As for the main reason for going on a liveaboard, the diving is some of the most spectacular you will ever do. Ikan Biru will cover all of the top dive sites in the national park's north and central regions over the 4 days. The dive guides are open to specific requests if within their means...while it wasn't on the original trip plan, I made the request at the beginning of the tour to dive at Tatawa Kecil and the request was granted the following day. An entertaining dynamic between the duo of French and British dive guides, but clearly a good working partnership between two people who take their jobs seriously. Their in-depth knowledge of the local tidal conditions means you will reach dive sites at the best times and when sea conditions are most favourable, and in most cases when nobody else is there! One of the trip's memorable moments came while filling in my logbook in the kitchen quarters at night, listening to the two guides seated next to me planning the itinerary for the following day, and hearing them discuss tides and currents as if it were science.
Recommended for
The selection of dive sites and good planning that went into timing each dive. Excellent knowledge of local tidal conditions. Staff were all cool people.
26 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Tejasvi R
India

Great trip with really great dive guides
Amazing dive sites with really beautiful and healthy coral reefs. The dive guide was really great at helping us navigate the dive sites and the currents and conditions. The liveaboard had the most amazing food and the crew was lovely and constantly taking care of us. Had a brilliant trip!
Recommended for
The dive guides, the food and the dive locations
03 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Anastasia P
France

Magic
The dives were magical! Harold is very pedagogical and always makes sure to bring us to the spots at the best time, according to the tides and so that we avoid the crowds. The team is very caring, the food is delicious and served in abundance. The boat is very friendly and it is really nice to sleep on deck with the fresh air and the sound of the waves.I really loved it and I already want to go back!
Recommended for
Conviviality, expertise, food
28 Jun, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Julian F
Germany

Just perfect
It was an incredible trip - everything was absolutely perfect and sleeping on deck was the best choice we could have made!
Recommended for
Food. Guides. Sites.
15 Dec, 2025

8.4 Very good
nathalie K
France

A magnificent cruise, superb dives and nice to sleep on the deck of the boat, only happiness
Magnificent dives Harold our French-speaking dive guide put us at ease and knew the sites thanks to him.
Recommended for
Harold the great dive guide. Sleeping on deck positive experience. The quality of the dives offered.
14 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Felicitas S
Germany

BEST TRIP EVER!
We had high expectations coming here, but this trip exceeded them all! The dive sites and the underwater world were truly INCREDIBLE and so diverse! Both dive guides, Harold and Joe, were fantastic, as was the entire crew on board. Everyone made sure that we had the best time ever. The food was amazing! Definitely the best we had on our whole trip. Also, sleeping on deck was super comfortable. You get pillows, sheets, blankets, etc. It was way more luxurious than we had imagined. On top of all that, we were incredibly lucky with our fellow divers and were such a great, harmonious international group. The only downside was that I didn’t want the trip to end. Thank you everyone for this amazing experience I’m gonna cherish forever!
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Food.
06 Jun, 2025

9.2 Superb
Fabrice P
France

Super team, super souvenirs
Ilan Biru is not a luxurious boat but it has all the necessary comforts. The Deck is very spacious. Sleeping on the deck of the boat was great and very comfortable. The team was very attentive to prepare great meals, always offering coffee, tea, cakes, fruits, preparing beds...The dive masters are at the top, thank you Harold and Afen for all these dives and memories on board!
Recommended for
Diving locations. The friendliness and the team takes care of you. Limited number of guests (8) and tranquility.
20 Aug, 2024

10 Exceptional
Jasmine M
Denmark

The only way to experience Komodo
You get a big variety of dives - drift, strong current, chill reef dives, divers marine life, and night dives. You will never be hungry and the food is awesome. The staff (guides and crew on board) were top class. Sleeping on the deck was refreshing and really nice. Would definitely do it again.
Recommended for
Diversity in diving, food on board, staff
24 Sep, 2023

10 Exceptional
Aisling M
Ireland

Can’t wait to come back!
A wonderful 4 days - thrilling dives, very comfortable boat, great crew and very well run.
Recommended for
Excellent briefings and guides. Amazing dive sites. Delicious food.
22 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jacqueline B
Australia

Best liveaboard in the Komodo area !
This was honestly the best thing I did in my whole 3 month around SeA. AK was the most amazing guide and always prioritised safety on every dive. The food was exceptional and the crew were so lovely and welcoming.
Recommended for
AK- best dive guide ever !. Food was unreal and so much, definitely won’t go hungry. The diving itself was world class, saw so much marine life it.
27 May, 2026

9.2 Superb
Emma K
Australia

World class experience
Thank you to Harold and his team. Truly a memorable experience. The trip from start to finish was well planned and executed perfectly by the team. Food was soooo good especially the after dive sweet treats.
Recommended for
The Diving 10/10. Harold the cruise director. Daily plan.
31 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
Anita J
Australia

Literally the best thing I've ever paid for in my life!!
My trip on the Ikan Biru was unlike anything I've ever done in my life. The experience is so unique and chill, its so comfortable and we all felt like family. I loved sleeping on the top deck under the stars and feeling the gentle breeze - I never want to sleep in a cabin again! Diving in Komodo was absolutely mindblowing, the guides were knowledgable and incredibly safe, we saw so many mantas, octopus, sharks, large pelagics and even dolphins! I love that they incorporated a variety of drift dives from gentle to raging!! Plus extra points for the incredible food of course!
Recommended for
The location and dive sites. The vibe and size of the boat and staff. The food variety and portions.
08 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Daniella L
United States

Amazing trip!
Excellent trip. This was my first liveaboard and had an incredible time. AK and Athend were great dive guides. The briefings made sure we were prepared for the currents. I really trusted the team and had so much fun. Great vibes on the boat too!! Very social since you’re all eating sleeping and diving together all day.
Recommended for
Excellent crew + dive guides. Open air sleeping on the deck was really nice. Yummy food and drinks.
08 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Maxime M
France

Experience Incroyable
The organization (of the equipment in Labuan Bajo on our return) is well established. We found the crew very professional and very smiling. We are delighted with the services offered on the boat. The food is excellent, varied. The dive instructors (Sigfrid and Joe) are very professional and the sites chosen are exceptional. Overall, we are very happy with our stay on Ikan Biru.
Recommended for
the chef's food (Josh). the crew of the boat. dive sites.
19 Aug, 2024

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