Moana Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Best of Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)
Start: 2027-04-10
End: 2027-04-15
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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17 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

Female Shared Cabin. Last space for women only.

$ 2,458

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31 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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07 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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14 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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21 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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28 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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05 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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12 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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20 Mar

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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27 Mar

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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03 Apr

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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10 Apr

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,458

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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.

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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

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

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

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
Manuela K
Switzerland

Highlight of my Indonesia Trip
The time on moana was the highlight of my indonesia trip. The crew is creat, the food is delicious and diving in komodo unbeatable.
Recommended for
Captain Mario. Whole Moana Crew. Diving in Komodo.
08 Dec, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Cynthia D
Mexico

Comfortable
The boat is very spacious and comfortable, the transfers are very short and good diving spots
Recommended for
Dives. Boat comfort. Food.
20 Nov, 2024

Translated from Spanish

9.6 Exceptional
Claudia R
Germany

AWESOME
Amazing Dive Sites, pleasant atmosphere, great moments on board: music fitting to sunset and bats hunting for dinner, always friendly and attentive crew
Recommended for
Great Dive Sites, Super Good Food, Thoughtfulness of the Crew
14 Oct, 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
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

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
Ste E
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.
02 Apr, 2019

86 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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9.2 Superb
Stefan S
Switzerland

Pampered from A to Z
Meet the manta rays! Very nice dives, visit to the Komodo dragons, large and comfortable ship, enough space on deck, food, hot chocolate, very good dive guides and crew
Recommended for
Great group, crew, food
10 Nov, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Christa B
Canada

Amazing! I will be back
My first live aboard set the bar high. Fantastic crew. Mario was so knowledged and helpful. Rudi was a great dive master.so mush food and great dive sites. I was so fortunate to get a dive group that was so nice and inclusive. Amazing experience! Watch out for the Titan Triggerfish…..
Recommended for
Great food. Great boat staff. Great group of divers.
24 Oct, 2024

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

9.2 Superb
Daniel D
Austria

Great week of diving in Komodo
Everything is very well planned and prepared. All round service great.
Recommended for
Guide. Mood among the crew. Eat.
03 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Robert S
United States

Best time in Komodo
Great diving. Crew so friendly and helpful Loved it all. Thank you Moana!!! Bob Sorg
Recommended for
Boat was Fantastic. Diving fantastic. Crew fantastic
04 Aug, 2022

9.2 Superb
Agata B
Poland

Amazing Komodo experience
Diving with mantas was absolutely breathtaking. Same seeing the Komodo dragons....
Recommended for
Superb diving, crew, guides
13 Sep, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Mirko Carlo B
Switzerland

Perfect stay, in ideal conditions, very professional crew and dive guides.
Magnificent cruise... with ideal conditions. Thanks again to Mario and all his staff... everything was perfect... to be done again.
Recommended for
The style of the boat, Mario and his crew. The wide variety of dive sites on offer. The excellent meals.
06 Jan, 2025

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
Paulo S
Portugal

Unbelievable and unforgettable adventure trip
Quality of the dives and the experience off the guides, availability of the staff, simpathy of the Stefan.
Recommended for
Dives, boat, staff
20 Oct, 2023

Translated from Portuguese

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

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

9.6 Exceptional
Stephen S
United Kingdom

fantastic diving, lovely crew, food and boat
The diving around Komodo is excellent - highly varied with at least one spectacular and unique site per day. Currents can be strong (though we went during a low-current period) so nervous divers may want to check on the moon-phase before booking. The crew are fantastic, including the (very professional and friendly) manager and lead dive-master Mario, the lovely on-deck servers and many more helping out behind the scenes. Food was amazingly good, with a main meal or tasty snack between every dive. The boat Moana is wooden and very pretty, with *loads* of space up on deck for the (max 10) guests to spread out on. Time between dives is so nice and relaxing, sitting reading and watching the many islands slide by. Sleeping up on deck at night was nice, with really clear stars one night. Cabins are very comfortable - quite small, but are all you need, and for the price (which is much less than some other boats serving the region) perfectly fine. Only two minor niggles - would prefer the other dive masters to be a little less "invasive" in poking some of the underwater critters (though it's a little hypocritical of me to say this, as my photos did benefit from that.....) and it might be good to be clearer up front that the Komodo dragon island visit is a little bit rubbish (we just saw a few dragons hanging around the ranger compound toilet......none out in the woods), but then we didn't go primarily for the dragons. Overall - fantastic crew/boat/diving/food, good value for money, and a wonderfully relaxing week.
Recommended for
fantastic diving, lovely crew, food and boat
24 May, 2016

10 Exceptional
Bronwyn G
Hungary

A magical scuba trip in Komodo
It was an amazing few days with a wonderful bunch of people all round. The cabins were lovely and spacious. Everyone was friendly. Food was plenty and super tasty. I hope to come back and do this trip again in a few years. I will always remember this experience and be forever grateful I decided to book with Moana.
Recommended for
The crew. The guests we had for the trip. The food.
15 Nov, 2025

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

8.4 Very good
Brien B
United States

Just perfect
Just finished a week aboard Moana. Absolutely perfect. Mario and crew are absolute pros; they know the sites, know the weather and really take care of the guests. Excellent food, a/c in the rooms. We can't wait to go on another trip with Moana.
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Limited guests.
19 Dec, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Vlad P
Germany

Nice cruise in the nice atmosphere on the beautiful sites
Good visibility, the water between 28° and 30°. The sites are beautiful. I loved Batu Bolong and Tatawa Kecil. The guides are very professional and friendly. Good mix of safety and fun.
Recommended for
Dives in small groups, 2 - 3 divers with the guide. To visit the beautiful sites, often before the arrival of other groups. To be able to do 4 dives per day.
11 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Kris R
United Kingdom

Fantastic diving, thriving reefs, amazing staff topped off with Komodo Dragons.
Unbelievable experience. The best liveaboard trip I have been on. The crew were brilliant, nothing was too much hassle. The diving was great, never seen so many fish , everything was bigger in Komodo, huge Napoleons. Getting to see the dragons on the walk at the end capped of an unforgettable trip.
Recommended for
The Staff, The Diving, Food and drink
06 Dec, 2017

10 Exceptional
Gilles N
Canada

Amazing experience!
First dive liveaboard ever and it was an unforgettable experience!! An incredible boat with an extraordinary crew always taking care of the customers. I recommend 200% !!
Recommended for
Extraordinary team. Terrific dives. Excellent food.
12 Aug, 2024

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

9.6 Exceptional
Casper B
Netherlands

Amazing experience
It was our second liveaboard. We thought we were lucky with how good our first trip was. But this one was even better. Truely amazing experience.
Recommended for
Really amazing, local crew. Great food, lots of local specialties, sambals etc.. Captain did a great job navigating to the best dive sites given the season.
04 Dec, 2025

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