“Everything was perfect and would come again!”
Highlights
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 (50,000-275,000 IDR per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (1,000,000-4,000,000 IDR per activity), Land Excursions.
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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Cabin Types
Sokaraja Reviews
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.0
- Crew 9.7
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.9
- Value 9.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Giovanni Ewaldo V
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Germany
trips full of beautiful surprises
definitely worth the price; many mantas, sharks, turtles; many varieties of foods; friendly crew members and guides
- Recommended for
- fun dive guides. many mantas. delicious foods.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jacqueline S
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Australia
Above and beyond - best value and experience
Fabulous trip, superior to another similar priced liveaboard in Komodo NP. Excellent experience all around, including a sunset trek to a spectacular viewpoint and the classic visit to the dragons. All the big name dive sites and kind and helpful staff. I fell sick with sinus issues and was given the best care, substituting dives for snorkeling.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides and ratios. Shore excursions. Staff kindness and Food - including Nutella!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- yassine B
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Tunisia
5 Days of Exceptional Adventure and Diving
Our liveaboard was simply beautiful. The boat only accommodated 10 people, which made the experience particularly enjoyable and intimate. I particularly appreciated the presence of 3 dive masters for 10 divers: the groups were formed according to the level of each one, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the dives during the 5 days.Before each dive, the dive master took the time to draw the site and explain to us in detail the progress of the exploration: itinerary, points of interest, currents, depth, potential fauna... The level of precision and pedagogy in these briefings was impressive, clearly reflecting their great expertise.The atmosphere on board was both warm and magical, making every moment unique. A huge thank you to the whole team, and especially to our dive masters Matteo, Adriana and Eric, for their professionalism, their kindness and these unforgettable adventures in the heart of Komodo. Bravo and thank you again!
- Recommended for
- The quality and professionalism of dive masters. Precise and educational briefings before each dive. The atmosphere on board and the beauty of the dive sites.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jack H
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New Zealand
Awesome diving, passionate and engaging dive instructors/ masters.
Fantastic trip, awesome diving well organised. Perfect amount of other activities (Komodo park, sunset hike, island trip)
- Recommended for
- Matteo quality dive instructor, and pationate about his job. The dive sites. The friendliness of the crew.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sophia L
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United States
Terrific even as snorkerlers
Brought my 9 year old kid, he had a great time. Both of us were snorkelers but enjoyed the trip/ camaraderie. We were assigned our own snorkel guide, Eric and he was terrific at spotting dugong, manta ray, moray eel, etc. Equipment for us was great. Food was good and plentiful. Yetno, Suril worked their butts off not only as dive guides but also in engaging the customers on the boat. Really memorable time for myself and my son.
- Recommended for
- Crew!. The type of chill customers this boat attracts. Clear water.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Beatriz D
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Spain
Fantastic
The guides know the dive sites perfectly, which allows you to enjoy the best experiences.
- Recommended for
- Adorable guide. Amazing diving. Very good food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Max G
- New Zealand
We Will Be Back!
Couldn’t recommend this trip more. The diving as expected was phenomenal. Amazingly diverse and vibrant ocean life from coral to fish to mantas. The whole operation on the boat was to a far higher standard than we expected. Clearly communicated and very well thought out daily plans leave you having to think about nothing other than reminiscing what you’ve seen so far. Waking up early having arrived at every dive site first to be the only group in the area, having amazing food and unlimited snacks provided with comfortable areas to relax as the boat travels during surface intervals, everything is seamless. The dive guides and crew are exceptional with experience, service and communication. We paid extra for the private cabin which was lovely, particularly as the boat turns off the generators overnight for a quiet sleep. We will be back
- Recommended for
- Diving. Crew service. Private room.
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sebastian S
- Germany
Need for repetition, 100% recommendation
Our safari with the Sokaraja was a wonderful experience. I would recommend everyone to book this boat. If you read through the description, it is clear that this is not a luxury ship, but the entire team makes you feel comfortable, it is truly familiar. The team knows their stuff, the dive sites are approached at exactly the right time and the briefings are very good. We always felt well prepared and in good hands, whether above water or under water. Big praise to the whole team! Diving in Komodo National Park is simply a great experience. Especially for the Manta Session. We would come back!
- Recommended for
- Dive guide. Atmosphere on board. Value for money.
