Moana Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Best of Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)
Start: 2027-04-17
End: 2027-04-22
Location: Indonesia

9.5 Exceptional

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“Everything was perfect during our 5-day Komodo cruise aboard the Moana.”
Josephe M, France

Highlights

Traditional Indonesian Phinisi style liveaboard
Small groups and personal attention
Fresh and organic cuisine sourced locally
Over 50 dive sites for all levels

Dive into the amazing bio-diversity of Komodo aboard the beautiful KLM Moana Liveaboard, Indonesia. The 30m KLM Moana Liveaboard was designed in the traditional Indonesian Phinisi style, made entirely of teak and ironwood.

With 5 air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms, the Moana Liveaboard caters to 10 divers, ensuring small groups and personal attention. On the upper deck of the KLM Moana Liveaboard is an air-conditioned salon and a large deck area to relax in between diving. Blankets are also available for outdoor lovers who want to sleep outside under the stars. The KLM Moana takes pride in the cuisine offered, and the food is sourced fresh. The fruit and vegetables are from organic farmers around the hills of Labuan Bajo/Flores, and the fish is fresh from local markets. Top-quality meat is flown in from Bali on departure days, and the KLM Moana chefs pride themselves on meals being free from MSG and other additives.

The KLM Moana Liveaboard was custom-built for divers and will take you to the best of the Komodo National Park and some unknown and pristine dive sites. Around Komodo, there are over 50 sites to choose from and have areas to suit every level of experience, whether you have just completed your Open Water course or have years of challenging dives behind you.

Book online today to reserve your space for this amazing scuba diving liveaboard adventure to Komodo.

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31 Oct

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14 Nov

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21 Nov

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28 Nov

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05 Dec

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20 Mar

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27 Mar

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03 Apr

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10 Apr

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17 Apr

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (€150 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities (€30 / day), Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Wine with Dinner, Extra Dives, Private Dive Guide (€150 / day), Rental Gear.

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Boat features

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

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
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, and Indonesian.

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: 2004

Length: 30 meters

Deck area: 130 sq meters

Beam: 6.5 meters

Top speed: 8 knots

Cruising speed: 7 knots

Engines: Mitshubishi 8 cylinder 270 Hp Diesel

Max guests: 10

Number of cabins: 5

Number of bathrooms: 6

Tenders: 3x 5m fiberglass Yamaha 40hp and 25hp

Water capacity: 5000 litres

Fuel capacity: 5000 litres

Freshwater maker: 800 litres / day

Boat navigation and safety

Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Moana Reviews

9.5 Exceptional

Vessel

9.3
Crew

9.6
Food

9.9
Diving

9.5
Value

9.3

10 Exceptional
Geert D
Netherlands

Great crew, awesome dives
We had a great trip on the Moana. The crew is very experienced, cabins are neat and the food is amazing. Also, the decision making around the dive areas and sights was great.
Recommended for
Great Crew. Awesome diving. Flexibility.
20 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Diane B
United States

Great trip
The us was a really fun trip. The crew was amazing, the food delicious and Mario did a great job finding great dive spots!
Recommended for
The food, the crew, the dives
11 Apr, 2024

10 Exceptional
Lydia L
Germany

Absolute recommendation!!
The trip is perfectly organized and it is a dream experience on a beautiful boat. Equipment and crew are great. This is where many years of experience meet passion. The fact that the flora and fauna in Komodo National Park are breathtaking also helps, of course.
Recommended for
Absolute feel-good experience - friendly, competent, perfect. Dives were great - underwater world is amazing, dive guide great. One trip, many experiences.
11 Jul, 2025

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Young Ki H
South Korea

Just Great..
Everything was just great.. Best value for money..
Recommended for
Food, Crews, Captain
23 Sep, 2022

10 Exceptional
Kathryn S
United States

This crew delivered the trip of a lifet!
The boat was stunning, all our meals had huge portions and were wildly delicious, the crew treated us like family, and I will NEVER forget the sunset surprise on the last night.
Recommended for
Rani the boat manager went above and beyond, the crew took incredible care of us, and the dive sites have spoiled me.
21 Jun, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Christine V
United States

Awesome Trip!
Had a great time! Recommend this to anyone. Perfect amount of time to get a lot of diving in. Great crew, food, and dive guides.
Recommended for
The Diving. The Relaxing. And the Dragons!
06 Jul, 2015

9.6 Exceptional
Marc F
Switzerland

Genial !!
Such a loving crew ! The interaction with the guests is awesome and the dive sites are overwhelming....
Recommended for
Such a loving crew ! The interaction with the guests is awesome and the dive sites are overwhelming....
30 Sep, 2023

10 Exceptional
Andrew M
Australia

Highly recommend for Komodo
Very happy with our choice of a liveaboard and location. Diving was of a very high standard and the overall dive setup worked well. Food deserves a special mention - plenty of good food at all times of the day. Cabins very comfortable. Whilst there was no nitrox, dives were nicely spaced so no real issue there.
Recommended for
Great diving. Excellent crew. Outdoor areas.
28 Sep, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Daniel C
Australia

Idyliic Diving on a Beautiful Boat
Excellent boat with great facilities and cabins. The food was second to none (international cruise boat standard) and all crew including the cruise director were friendly and helpful The diving had amazing visibility with all the bucket list items we wanted to see (mantas, sharks, sea crates); the list goes on. Couldn't ask for anything more. Highly recommend!
Recommended for
Diving, Food, Shore Excursion
30 Apr, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Susan U
United Kingdom

Fantastic experience on board Moana
Just finished trip on board Moana and had an amazing time. The boat is beautiful and with only 10 guests, is very relaxed. The daily schedule is amended based on the changing currents and conditions to ensure every dive is fun, with so much life to see. The guides are great at spotting all the small things! As vegetarian food can be low point for me on liveaboards but here I was treated to great variety of tasty meals, similar to rest of the guests. Would highly recommend taking a trip on the Moana in Komodo!
Recommended for
Crew. Diving. Food.
21 Oct, 2024

86 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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8.8 Fabulous
John G
Australia

Delightful. I always felt welcome and at home
Spanish dancers A fun time
Recommended for
Friendly atmosphere, good diving and great staff
14 Nov, 2023

10 Exceptional
Tancredi M
United Kingdom

Simply incredible
As soon as we boarded the Moana we knew we had made the right choice. The boat is a beautifully finished Phinisi with extremely comfortable rooms but above all, a huge outside space (more like an outside living room) which was perfect for relaxing either before or after the dives. This is an extremely 'intelligent' boat as the atmosphere is both relaxed and warm and Mario becomes part of the family whilst you are on board. Mario's experience of the waters off Komodo and knowledge of both dive sites and currents was second to none as we were always dropped in at the right place, at the right time and with a good knowledge of the dive site after an extremely comprehensive briefing before each dive. The crew on this boat is a happy one and one can often hear their laughter throughout the day whilst they go about their daily duties and the dive equipment was always perfectly set up and on time for our next underwater adventure. Both my wife and I prefer sail boats and Moana is an extremely comfortable and stable boat on the water. If you prefer Motor boats then this boat might make you change your mind. Before choosing the Moana I had done a lot of research and chose her because of her experience in the Komodo waters, the long standing crew members (most of which have been on this boat for 6-8 years at least which is always a good sign) and of course for the good food reviews. All of this turned out to be true and so this is why we shall be returning on Moana with a larger group of friends in the not so distant future, perhaps to explore the Southern side of the park. A huge thank you to the Moana crew and of course to Mario for making our trip a memorable one and see you soon! I would also like to mention that liveaboard.com have been brilliant and were always available for any questions that we had pre-trip, helping us every step of the way from when we initially booked to when we disembarked. Tancredi and Alice Massimo (Paris, France)
Recommended for
Mario, Sarif and Marci
02 Oct, 2018

10 Exceptional
Marta S
Poland

Wonderful cruise around Komodo
The cruise was just perfect. Everything well organized, we dived in amazing spots (beautiful coral gardens, a lot of marine life, reef sharks, turtles, mantas, stingrays, snakes). The crew was extremely friendly and helpful, and very familiar with the region. In most of the spots we were alone, no other boats. Moana boat is very comfortable, with a lot of space to chill out. The food is delicious.
Recommended for
Diving spots, crew, food
08 Nov, 2017

10 Exceptional
Aneta N
Bulgaria

Fabulous and unforgettable
The underwater sites we visited were fantastic and the underwater life sightings were unforgetable.
Recommended for
Fantastic crew, very comfortable boat, excellent dive guides
18 Jun, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Kristin S
United States

Excellent scuba trip on the Moana
We enjoyed a six-day scuba trip on Moana in Sep 2024. Highlights were Mantas, shark, rich fish life, current, and healthy corals. Many delicious Indonesian meals. The crew took excellent care of us both below and above water.
Recommended for
Beautiful dive sites. Lovely wooden boat. Friendly crew.
01 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Patricia T
United States

Flawless experience aboard Moana
The diversity in Komodo must be seen to be believed. Moana is the perfect boat for the experience, because Mario and the crew leverage their 15+ years of experience diving locally to create an itinerary that perfectly combines the tides, currents, crowds, etc., making each dive spectacular. I'm planning to go back and do the trip again, aboard Moana.
Recommended for
Other guests, dive sites, and the crew / food
26 Sep, 2018

9.2 Superb
Ramon B
Spain

Senior Level Dive Trip
This was my sixth liveaboard trip and it has certainly been the best boat so far. The crew is continuously aware of our needs, not being a very large group everything is easier. The food is spectacular and the boat is very comfortable. If this wasn't enough, the diving in Komodo is absolutely spectacular, the best corals I've seen so far.
Recommended for
Very attentive crew, spectacular diving, adaptation of the guides to the divers
04 Jun, 2018

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
David O
Belgium

A truly memorable Komodo experience with Moana liveaboard
I had an incredible time aboard Moana in Komodo. As a diver, one can really feel that this boat and its crew have been focused on exploring these waters for a long time — their deep local knowledge made for a perfectly balanced itinerary that combined iconic sites with hidden gems like Police Corner, a site that only reveals its magic at just the right time. With a small group of divers and a spacious, beautifully maintained boat, the atmosphere on board was relaxed and friendly. The crew were always ready to help with a smile, creating a warm, family-like vibe throughout the trip. Add to that some truly delicious meals — it’s safe to say we were spoiled both above and below the surface. Beyond the spectacular diving, the shore excursions offered a glimpse of Komodo’s rugged landscapes and wildlife. And personally, this trip pushed me to fine-tune my diving setup and skills — I left not just with amazing memories, but as a better, more confident diver.
Recommended for
Small group on a roomy liveaboard with a cozy friendly vibe. Crew always ready to help with a smile. Great variety in dive sites with manta sightings on several of the dives.
20 Oct, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
silvia O
Peru

Great experience, the best crew and dive sites
Manta raya, sharks, great people aboard, lots of adventure
Recommended for
Nature beauty, crew service and technical support
08 Aug, 2022

9.2 Superb
Tompson P
Brazil

Spectacular
Komodo is one of the best and “must go” places to dive. Moana liveaboard do your job, and really do it professional. Great guides, great captain and all decisions are made to rise the skill level based on your group. Some liveaboard are stuck, slow, they didn’t, thanks!!
Recommended for
Crew, dive spots, Komodo
18 Dec, 2018

Translated from Portuguese

8.8 Fabulous
Philippe G
France

An unforgettable experience, a waking dream
The sunset on the island of Rinca with the flight of thousands of bats.The briefings and meals are always done with humor. And of course the incredibly rich dives.
Recommended for
The boat, the beauty of the sights, the friendliness of the people
31 May, 2019

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
Sarah S
New Zealand

Experienced Guides = excellent trip
The dive spots are amazing. Diving with some of the more experienced guides in the Komodo park. Moana dives exclusively in Komodo year round, which means they understand the dive sites, currents and tides that only years of experience diving the area brings. The boat is comfortable and well run. The pacing of the diving is great - we had the opportunity of up to 4 dives on a full day - which on a 6 day dive trip was about right. We also got to experience some of the Komodo National park - seeing the dragons, doing a sunset walk, spending time on a remote beach. Perfect liveaboard - dive and cruise.
Recommended for
Experienced Guides who know the area - they dive here all year round, Small groups 8-10 divers makes accommodating individual diver requests easier, Full service cruise - not just about the diving
20 Sep, 2017

9.2 Superb
Miao W
China

Unforgettable family
Beautifully designed boat with the most incredible staff that go out of their ways to make us feel at home — accommodated my very picky dietary request at every meal, endless desire to fly my drone, etc. And they’re simply the most charming and talented people. Needless to say Komodo islands were breathtaking. Diving was great — some of the healthiest and liveliest coral lives I’ve seen. And I had the best group of divers to share with. Also worth mentioning that the boat takes max 10 divers (we had 9) which is the perfect group size for socializing over 6 days while allowing all of us max attention from the crew (12 people)!
Recommended for
Crew, food, diving
04 Jun, 2018

10 Exceptional
Raghav M
Australia

The magic of Moanna, Mario, Crew and Komodo
I fell in love with Moanna - very well appointed and proportioned. All parts are aesthetically very pleasing - even the air conditioners are covered with timber- so they blend in. The rooms, deck, diving area - all feel well sized, functional and attractive. It is an incredibly beautiful and a very functional vessel - could not ask for more. Then there is Mario - a very experienced and well seasoned interesting character. He runs a tight ship almost effortlessly. The dive equipment, air compressors, engines and generators are shiny; his knowledge of currents - the right spots to dive in along with his focus on safety just makes you feel that you are in expert hands and don’t need to worry about a thing. Mario and Moanna go together naturally. Then there are the lovely, attentive crew and dive guides. Friendly, competent, nothing is too much trouble - food is great They set up the equipment, guide you on and off the smaller dive boats - which are very comfortable. Everything just seems to happen (including 13 litre cylinders at 200 bar - never less) smoothly and effortlessly - leaving you to relax, enjoy and dive. Finally, there are the magical corals and natural wonders of Komodo. Left me feeling like I was in a dreamworld underwater (I dreamt of corals for days afterwards) Those six days made me feel that all is well with the world If you are reading this review and looking at boats - fearlessly and without doubt book Moanna.
Recommended for
The Boat. The dive director. The crew.
25 Jul, 2026

7.6 Good
Cavan T
Singapore

Comfortable trip
I can definitely recommend diving in Komodo. The crew may be able to adjust the diving itinerary and meals based on your preferences. If travelling solo, I would suggest checking ahead of time where all of the other guests are from. The boat caters to small groups so you can easily be the only English speaking guest on board!
Recommended for
Ship caters to just 10-12 guests, very well maintained cabins & dive facilities
04 Jun, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Carol S
United States

Absolutely Fabulous!!!
seeing a manta ray, lots of sharks, absolutely amazing boat. the crew was very accommodating of my gluten intolerance. absolutely fabulous! I would definitely come back!
Recommended for
the food, the super friendly crew, amazing dive guides!
29 Jul, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Darren M
United Kingdom

Fantastic Komodo diving on the Moana
Diving with mantas and turtles, great macro diving, coral in great condition Komodo dragons Great boat, very well maintained and spacious Crew were knowledgeable, well run, and super friendly
Recommended for
Amazing diving, great boat & crew, small & friendly dive group
12 Sep, 2018

10 Exceptional
Yoann L
France

Awesome trip with an awesome crew!
The all trip was really well organised . I was really please with the dive sites we have visited. The crew has been outstanding , especially Mario, Marsi and Lucas . I will be cruising on Moana again for sure.
Recommended for
Dive sites, great crew and great boat
21 Jun, 2019

10 Exceptional
Amanda R
United States

Fantastic experience!
Diving was tough, but I learned a lot. Especially from Mario. The other passengers were loads of fun. All went smoothly.
Recommended for
Food was amazing. Crew were helpful and friendly. Comfortable accommodations
06 Oct, 2023

9.2 Superb
Yevgeniya M
Greece

Recommended
Great trip, the crew was really helpful, the food was one of the best i've had on a liveaboard.
Recommended for
food on board. crew. dive planning.
02 Sep, 2026