Moana Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.5 Exceptional - Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“Everything was perfect during our 5-day Komodo cruise aboard the Moana.”
Highlights
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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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.
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.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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Cabin Types
Moana Reviews
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- 9.5 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.3
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.3
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- 10 Exceptional
- Raghav M
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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.
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- 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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ste E
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United Kingdom
Unforgettable experience on the best looking boat in Komodo
Mario did an incredible job navigating the crazy weather that we experienced and made sure that we didn’t miss a dive. The crew were incredible and the meals were always a warm welcome after each dive. The guides knew each site like the back of their hand and were great to dive with. The boat itself is a thing of beauty and very well equipped for all kinds of divers.
- Recommended for
- Great guides, great food, great boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christine V
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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!
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- 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
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- 10 Exceptional
- David O
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Malin R
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Germany
Such a special and amazing experience
Not only the stay in the boat was incredible but also every dive was selected carefully to make the most out of each dive. The kindness and service level of the crew was incredible and you really felt like take care of in all aspects. The food was amazing so everyone was special in a unique way. Loved my stay as a solo female traveler with the Moana crew! Thanks so much
- Recommended for
- The crew, the dive master and the overall experience were outstanding
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Marc F
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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....
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- 9.2 Superb
- Olivia M
- United States
Wonderful experience, amazing crew that made us feel pampered and spoiled.
Mantas, abundant sea life, healthy corals, nice scenery everywhere, and the food was amazing everyday, to to extent of calling it gourmet. Mario runs a very good crew, everyone was friendly and seemed happy to be working on Moana. There are many options for liveboards out there, but going with Moana was the right choice for us, and will recommend it to others. Also the staff at liveaboard.com has been extremely helpful and supportive throughout the whole process. Thanks to all of you for answering our many, many questions, and for being so helpful! Olivia
- Recommended for
- The crew, the diving and the company of the other divers.
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- 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
