Moana Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Best of Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)
Start: 2027-05-08
End: 2027-05-13
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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14 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,447

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28 Nov

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05 Dec

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20 Mar

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01 May

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08 May

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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

9.5
Food

9.9
Diving

9.5
Value

9.3

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
Daniel K
Switzerland

An all-round carefree package, just great, thank you very much.
Everything went perfectly, as you wish, bravo
Recommended for
good dives. great food. verry nice crew.
06 Oct, 2024

Translated from German

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

10 Exceptional
Neil V
Netherlands

Breathtaking
Attention to detail. Smart and agile decisions around dive sites.
Recommended for
Safe, Service, Professionalism
06 Oct, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Liviu P
Romania

Amazing experience!!
Professional in every aspect. THANK YOU!
Recommended for
The crew,the captain,the boat...
06 Oct, 2023

10 Exceptional
Rohan D
United States

Great Trip
Everything was great. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. Mel and Lucas, and the entire crew were great. Food is delightful - no Bali belly to worry about here. The people, boat, diving, and islands were all fantastic. Nicely done would recommend.
Recommended for
boat, people, diving
03 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Emma D
United Kingdom

Incredible trip
Wonderful location and diving Beautiful boat with every comfort Lovely crew and great food Great communication and support from cruise director and owner Stefan
Recommended for
Diving, staff, boat
28 Mar, 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

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

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

87 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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9.6 Exceptional
Iain C
South Africa

awesome
all the diving and seen the komodo dragons!
Recommended for
manta rays, sharks & atmosphere
15 Apr, 2016

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

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

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

Translated from French

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

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
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

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.
11 Apr, 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
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

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
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

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
Karin S
Austria

Dream trip
it is a wonderful diving area, Mario always chose the best route for us and so it never rained (rain season), you can also look on land - sunset, varane. a great experience and another really beautiful underwater world. The food on the Moana was always delicious, and the freshly squeezed juices. delicious. A cozy boat, friendly crew and a competent Mario.
Recommended for
cozy boat. Excellent food. hot shower right on deck, great after dive.
18 Dec, 2025

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

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

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

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

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
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