Sokaraja, Indonesia

Name: Central/North Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)
Start: 2024-10-11
End: 2024-10-14
Location: Indonesia

9.7 Exceptional
from $ 153 / day
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“So much diversity on dives - some were wild current with pelagics, mantas and sharks, some were as coral rich and diverse as Raja …”

Mace B, United States

Highlights

Dive with giant manta rays, reef sharks
Opportunity to see flamboyant cuttlefish, seahorses
Visit flying foxes, trek with Komodo Dragons
Freshly prepared Indonesian cuisine served buffet-style

Join the Sokaraja phinisi for a fantastic budget dive liveaboard trip in Komodo, Indonesia. Itineraries are 3 to 5 days long, with 2-4 daily dives available. While exploring the Komodo National Park, guests can dive with giant manta rays, reef sharks, and turtles and see cool critters such as flamboyant cuttlefish, seahorses, and frogfish on a macro night dive. Besides diving, there is the chance to visit the flying foxes, trek with Komodo Dragons on Rinca, and sunset hikes on Gili Lawa Darat.

Topside, the Sokaraja phinisi has accommodations to suit every budget. There is a dorm room with 6 single bunks; for those who want extra privacy, there are 2 private double-bed cabins. All guests share two toilets and 3 showers with running freshwater, and basic toiletries are provided. Freshly prepared Indonesian cuisine is served buffet-style in the open-air dining area, which offers stunning views of the dramatic Indonesian landscapes. On the top deck is a large open sundeck with comfortable mattresses, perfect for snoozing in-between dives or star-gazing in the evening.

The Sokaraja is an excellent option for a fantastic, budget-friendly cruise in Komodo. Book online today to reserve your space.

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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (170,000-350,000 IDR per day).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Land Excursions.

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Boat features

Sun Deck
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Outdoor Dining
Charging stations
Non-Smoking Rooms
Outside Showers
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Naturalist Itineraries
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Leisure Deck
Observation Deck
Available for Charter

Food & Drinks

Local Food
Vegetarian Options
Buffet style
Beer available
Snacks All Day
Vegan Options
Wine Available

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

DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Tenders for diving
Shaded Diving Area

Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year renovated: 2019

Length: 25 meters

Beam: 5.5 meters

Cruising speed: 9 knots

Engines: Mitsubishi 220 HP

Max guests: 10

Number of cabins: 3

Number of bathrooms: 2

Tenders: 1

Water capacity: 3000

Fuel capacity: 800

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
Emergency flares

Sokaraja Reviews

9.7 Exceptional

Vessel

9.0
Crew

9.6
Food

9.9
Diving

9.9
Value

9.9

10 Exceptional
Mace B
United States

World class diving made possible by superb dive guides know the sites - and importantly the tides!

So much diversity on dives - some were wild current with pelagics, mantas and sharks, some were as coral rich and diverse as Raja Ampat, each dive had amazing features… octopus play, cuttlefish mating, sharks hunting prey… weeks worth of dive experiences in 5 days. The Sokaraja has a great crew and wonderful spirit.

Recommended for

Super experienced and smart dive guides.

10 Exceptional
Mace B
United States

World class diving made possible by superb dive guides know the sites - and importantly the tides!

So much diversity on dives - some were wild current with pelagics, mantas and sharks, some were as coral rich and diverse as Raja Ampat, each dive had amazing features… octopus play, cuttlefish mating, sharks hunting prey… weeks worth of dive experiences in 5 days. The Sokaraja has a great crew and wonderful spirit.

Recommended for

Super experienced and smart dive guides.

9.2 Superb
Daniel O
United States

Dives exceeded expectations and crew cared for us well.

Current dive and seeing large sea life.

Recommended for

Staff, sharks, and mantas

10 Exceptional
Connor P
United States

Amazing diving, DMs, boat, and crew

We had an amazing 4 days on the Sokaraja. Everything from the dive masters, to the crew, to the food was perfect. Our DM Luca (and shoutout to Erik!) kept us safe in the strongest of currents and we had amazing dives every time. The crew and chef kept us constantly fed with great food and the best sambal ever. The dive briefings were so fun - 100% recommend!

Recommended for

Diving, Crew, Dive Masters

9.6 Exceptional
Kiira A
United States

An incredible four days

Well I could go on and on about how this boat was absolutely amazing. From the crew on board, the dive guides, the on land excursions, to the food… everything far and away exceeded expectations! Truly the most amazing thing we’ve spent money on in 3 months of travel. I could not recommend Sokaraja enough!

Recommended for

Diving, the crew, the land excursions

10 Exceptional
Alex W
United States

This was the favorite part of our honeymoon

We loved our time of the sokaraja! It was so fun getting to explore the beautiful reefs in Komodo. We saw lots of Mantas and got to dive in some fun currents.

Recommended for

AMAZING diving, komodo dragons, and an all star crew

10 Exceptional
CHRISTOPHER S
United States

Best bang for buck

Luca and the crew run a great operation. This was my first live aboard and I was extremely impressed. The briefings were superior to any I have gotten before and they really made everyone feel comfortable diving in Komodo.

Recommended for

The Crew, the food, the diving

10 Exceptional
Mateo L
United States

Best time ever

We had one of the best experiences of our life at Sokaraja! The crew goes above and beyond to welcome you, but at the same time everything is very low key and convivial. We stayed at one of the double cabins and it was very comfy. The food was also great. And more than anything, we really loved spending time with our dive masters! People passionate about anything related to diving and who make their best to prepare you for the very challenging dives at Komodo. This boat is owned and operated by an Italian, and you can tell everything that matters is up to the best standards. Equipment in perfect condition, they'll change or fix anything immediately if you point to the slightest issue. The only but, if you have small feet or an oddly shaped nose, invest on masks and fins before joining if you don't have your own. Anyway, after this trip you'll want to repeat and you'll end up buying your own equipment!

Recommended for

the crew, the diving, the ambience

9.6 Exceptional
Rich G
United States

Amazing Experience

Liveaboard Sokaraja was and incredible experience and highly recommended to anyone looking for an incredible diving experience. The crew was absolutely phenomenal and far exceeded the expectations that I had. In addition to 3 dives a day, there were some other treks, and opportunities to see the national parks. The diving experience was second to none and the dive masters were great. Food on the boat was top notch and the group that we had on the boat was a lot of fun.

Recommended for

Diving, Food, Boat Crew