Ikan Biru Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Best of Komodo
Start: 2026-11-08
End: 2026-11-11
Location: Indonesia

9.6 Exceptional

Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 182 / 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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09 Sep

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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13 Sep

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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19 Sep

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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23 Sep

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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27 Sep

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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03 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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07 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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11 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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17 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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21 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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25 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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31 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 732

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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: Environment Tax (Rp100,000 / day), Fuel Surcharge (Rp200,000 / day), National Park Fees (Rp300,000 / day), Park and Port Fees (Rp300,000 / 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
Thomas S
Australia

You can survive without a cabin for 3 nights
I was a bit dubious about not having a cabin but it works quite well for a trip of this duration. The upstairs area is a large living area between 8 people during the day and at night it becomes the bedroom. Because there are no cabins, the generator goes off at 10pm and it's actually so peaceful and quiet on the water with the generator off. I would highly recommend the Ikan Biru to solo travellers and families alike.
Recommended for
The open living space during the day. The pace and organisation of the diving. The excellent food.
16 Aug, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Judith R
Spain

One of the best experiences of my life.
The four days at the Ikan Biru have been spectacular. The crew is very friendly, the food is amazing and there is always a lot prepared, they even welcomed us some day after diving with a delicious freshly made 🥹 brownie. The boat is beautiful and comfortable, you sleep great on the mattresses and the rest area during the day invites you to share experiences with your colleagues, which by the way, I was very lucky, since I was traveling alone and I met a group of wonderful people. We had a great time both during the dives and during the rest of the time. The only downside is that a bath and shower for 8 people may fall short, although you can also use the shower on the deck which is what I did most of the time. Diving equipment in good condition, and our guide AK did a spectacular job. The briefings were very detailed, and during the dive she was super attentive at all times, both to teach us things about the macro, and to advise and help us, since some of us did the Advanced with her. In short, an unforgettable experience that I will surely repeat in a short time.
Recommended for
The food. The dive guide. The crew.
05 Aug, 2026

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9.2 Superb
Tania P
Spain

Peace and tranquility in paradise.
An unbeatable experience, with the best atmosphere in an incredible area. Very good and friendly dive guides (Aplonia and Allen).
Recommended for
The diving is amazing, beautiful.. The atmosphere is unbeatable, very good vibrations.. The food is very good and plentiful. Very good cleaning..
07 Jul, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Merel V
Belgium

Pure happiness on the boat, big thanks to Aplonia, Afhen and the rest of the crew!
I loved our crew, they took such good care of us and made the perfect team. Komodo national park is stunning, so beautiful. The activities were perfectly balanced, active but also time to chill and enjoy. Such a great atmosphere on the boat, I loved every second of it.
Recommended for
The crew & dive guides Aplonia and Afhen were amazing. The food was delicious and the boat is so comfortable with a cozy deck.. The dive sites were incredible, the dive pros adapted the schedule very well to the currents and conditions..
15 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Constance P
France

Best liveaboard in Komodo and Labuan Bajo
Exceptional experience, dive sites and treatment onboard are amazing, dive material is of high-quality (and food is top-tier!!!) Would 100% recommend this trip, amazing experience!!!
Recommended for
Dive sites and guides. Crew, food and treatment. Value for money.
06 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Els V
Belgium

Great liveaboard!
We had a wonderful time on this liveaboard. The dive suites were comfortable and well-equipped, and the guides provided clear briefings that made us feel confident in the water. The boat itself was more spacious than we expected, and overall it was a very pleasant and enjoyable experience.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Food. Sleeping on deck.
04 Aug, 2025

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

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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

10 Exceptional
freya M
United Kingdom

definitely recommend
I had an amazing time on this liveaboard. The food was amazing, and the crew and guides were lovely. This was some of the best diving I have ever done! Would really recommend
Recommended for
dive sites. staff. value for money.
07 Aug, 2025

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

81 reviews

9.6 Exceptional
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10 Exceptional
Clare R
United Kingdom

Excellent liveaboard experience
Such a beautiful trip, great people, amazing weather and dive conditions and a really well paced schedule arranged by the dive guides who know Komodo like the back of their hands. Would 1000000% do again
Recommended for
The crew and dive masters. The beautiful boat and comfortable beds. The amazing food!.
15 Apr, 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
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

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

9.6 Exceptional
Alexandre S
France

Superb experience!
Superb experience! There are no cabins on this boat, everyone sleeps on the upper deck: it's much more comfortable than a cabin and you have air. Everything was well organized and clean. Thank you to the whole team and especially to AK!
Recommended for
Career. Staff. Boat.
15 Aug, 2026

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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

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

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
Malo M
France

Superbe expérience ! Et excellent rapport qualité prix !
Excellente expérience à bord du Ikan biru, équipage au top et nos deux guide Harold et Philip juste parfait. Sites de plongées magnifiques !
Recommended for
Équipage et guides. Bateau super confortable. Repas excellents.
04 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Anne H
Germany

Go, if you have the chance! Great experiance!
I had a great time in Ikan Biru! The food is really good. The staff is also very caring. After every dive they serve tea or coffee and either a meal or a fresh baked snack (brownies etc.)! The dive guides are very kind and they do a very good dive briefing before every dive. Sleeping on the deck is very comfortable. We saw all kinds of fish, sharks, octopus, turtles, mantra rays and even dolphins swimming next to our boat. Very much recommend this trip
Recommended for
The Food. The Staff. The Dives.
05 Aug, 2024

10 Exceptional
Maxime U
United States

Excellent Experience
Everything was ideal, comfortable sleeping, amazing diving. Food was soooo good, better than on land. The guides were great, AK is truly the best. Super chill vibe, couldn't ask for anything more!
Recommended for
Amazing Guides. Comfortable Sleeping. Great Food.
29 Apr, 2026

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

9.6 Exceptional
Kim N
Germany

Great liveaboard option when you're on a budget
I had an absolutely amazing experience on Ikan Biru. All the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The boat is a basic budget option, nothing fancy, but it was still a totally nice ship, well maintained and comfy. Of course you don't get a/c and much privacy, but it's not geared towards that crowd. We had plenty of space on the ship, the food was great and the diving was a lot of fun. I just wished that our DM pointed out a little more stuff, especially of the smaller kind. I'm able to see the sharks, rays and turtles myself, but I don't know where all the macro is, if I'm not familiar with the dive sites. Other than that it was a perfect trip. I can totally recommend to book with these guys!
Recommended for
The sleeping on deck. The food. The good vibes on board.
06 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Matthew A
New Zealand

Amazing experience, truly was best of komodo!
Fantastic experience! Everything was exceptional.
Recommended for
Amazing dive sites (dolphins, mantas and turtles). Amazing crew. Amazing food and vibes.
03 Sep, 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

9.6 Exceptional
Olivia A
France

Cruise to be done again with pleasure
A great stay with dive sites full of life and very healthy corals. The concept of sleeping all together on deck selects, I think, the divers and it was a pleasure to meet the other travelers. Even though there is no individual cabin, the boat is well designed and the small number of participants makes everyone feel good. The supervision and accompaniment by Harold (French in Indonesia for 7 years) on the boat and in diving was really a pleasure. The only downside is the language barrier with some members of the team at the club before starting the cruise to prepare the equipment. Hardware that is in a decent condition. If necessary during the cruise, the crew manages repairs/replacements very well.
Recommended for
Unforgettable dives. Friendliness and the state of mind of the co-divers on the boat with the shared upper deck. Accompaniment by Harold.
02 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Lucas A
France

Exceptional experience
Wonderful experience on this boat. Perfect balance between European and local comfort.
Recommended for
Comfort. Enthusiasm. Value for money.
24 Jul, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Anna-Lena J
Australia

Amazing experience
Incredible diving, amazing scenery, crew was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, simple but comfortable boat - loved sleeping on the top deck.
Recommended for
Boat Crew. Fantastic diving. Great food.
25 Jul, 2024

10 Exceptional
Anonymous
Australia

SPECTACULAR
We had the most amazing time aboard the Ikan Biru!!! The dives were breathtaking, with a perfect mix of relaxing and adventurous dives, we were given star treatment the whole time. Josh made sure we were never hungry with endless mouth watering food after every single dive! Everything was clean, we didn’t even have to lift a finger. And hot water showers made us feel like we were living in true luxury! Massive thank you to our fabulous guide Pau who had a great eye for macro, and so much knowledge on marine life! Also Chris our cruise director that knew Komodo like the back of his hand! All the staff kept the trip fun, safe and unforgettable and we will definitely be back!
Recommended for
Such accomodating and knowledgeable staff, fabulous diving, delicious food!
21 Jun, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Florian F
Germany

Awesome crew, unbelievable dives, dream come true
Diving in Komodo National Park has been one of my bucket list dive locations ever since I got certified 3 years ago. 140 dives later I was able to check this one off the list and boy it did not disappoint! The boat is a very simple but typical boat for the region. The upper deck lounge area was transformed into the sleeping area at night, which was an amazing experience to sleep out underneath the stars in the open sea. All of the dives sites were incredible! Healthy reefs, full of color, diversity and amazing fish life. The highlight for all of us was surely the Manta sighting, specifically being able to watch one get cleaned for over 10 minutes. Gracefully hovering over the cleaning station and tolerating our presence just a few meters away. The crew was absolutely amazing. They ensured we were always feed throughout the day with freshly cook meals 3 times per day with different snacks in between. The divemasters were true professionals as well. Passionate about their job and their love for diving could not be missed. I am so thankful for everyone involved and am happy to say that I have made so great friends in this trip. Thank you Blue Marlin Komodo!
Recommended for
Our Divemaster Harald. The amazing dive sites. The great group of people I spent the 4 days with.
26 Jul, 2024

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