Sokaraja, Indonesia

Name: Komodo Liveaboard (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)
Start: 2027-04-11
End: 2027-04-15
Location: Indonesia

9.6 Exceptional

Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 157 / day Check dates

“Everything was perfect and would come again!”
Pascal R, Switzerland

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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Itinerary

Price

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25 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

Full moon on 26 Oct 2026

$ 791

FULL

31 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 633

FULL

05 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

Central and North Part of Komodo

$ 633

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10 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

New moon on 10 Nov 2026

$ 791

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16 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

Central and North Part of Komodo

$ 633

FULL

21 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

Central and North Part of Komodo

$ 633

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26 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

Full moon on 25 Nov 2026

$ 791

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02 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

Central and North Part of Komodo

$ 633

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07 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

New moon on 9 Dec 2026

$ 633

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12 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

Central and North Part of Komodo

$ 791

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18 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

Central and North Part of Komodo

$ 633

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01 Apr

4 Days / 3 Nights

Central and North Part of Komodo

$ 633

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Included: VAT, 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: Fuel Surcharge (Rp1,000,000 / trip), National Park Fees (Rp1,250,000-1,525,000 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (Rp1,000,000-4,000,000 / 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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Boat features

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

Food & Drinks

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

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
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, Spanish, Indonesian, and Italian.

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 renovated: 2024

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

9.6 Exceptional

Vessel

8.9
Crew

9.6
Food

9.9
Diving

9.8
Value

9.8

8.0 Very good
Qimeng S
China

Fantastic trip
Our dive guide Erik, the boat’s overall manager Yetno, and all the crew gave us an unforgettable experience, always putting safety first. Huge thanks to everyone for all their hard work! The underwater scenery in Komodo is absolutely amazing.
Recommended for
Great underwater environment. Great schedule and daily activity. Great people aboard.
17 Oct, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Shyam P
United Kingdom

Can’t recommend enough
I really enjoyed Sokaraja. The vibes are brilliant and perfect to explore Komodo on this style of boat. It’s relaxed, with great food and it was more comfortable than I expected. The itinerary packs as much in which maximises your time. The crew are brilliant and the dive briefings are thorough and the guides are great. I had fantastic time. And of course the diving in Komodo is world class.
Recommended for
The food. The vibes of the boat. Very chill and perfect to explore Komodo. The itinerary including extra things like beach visit, sunset viewpoint etc.
22 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Marc-Olivier H
Canada

Memorable trip to do again, we recommend it to all!
Our dives were fabulous and diverse. We were only 2 divers with a great guide. We ate very very well every day.The company was very available before departure to answer the last questions.Excellent value for money.
Recommended for
All the staff of the boat. Guides and dive briefing. Cleanliness of the boat.
28 Oct, 2024

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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
19 Apr, 2024

10 Exceptional
Marion R
France

Great live aboard on the Sokaraja - I recommend 100%
We spent 4 days and 3 nights aboard the Sokaraja. It was our first diving cruise and we can't recommend it: the boat is perfectly adapted, the whole crew very nice and the program varied. A big thank you to Adrianna, always smiling and listening: we loved diving with you!
Recommended for
The team - super dive masters. The comfort of the boat - with several distinct areas and the deck. The meals very good and varied.
04 Jan, 2026

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10 Exceptional
yassine B
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.
09 Jun, 2025

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10 Exceptional
Pierre N
France

I’ll do it again, and again, and again !
Overall a very knowledgeable, kind and professional team here to ensure that you have the best trip. You feel at home on board. Would definitely do it again !
Recommended for
The dive guide. The crew. The Oustanding dives.
12 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Marina A
Argentina

Excellent choice for Komodo
All excellent.
Recommended for
Refurbished boat. Food. Crew.
11 Jul, 2025

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10 Exceptional
Giovanni Ewaldo V
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.
16 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Amber W
United States

Unforgettable Trip!
I had an incredible time on this Liveaboard! The crew were amazing and so much fun! Thanks to Luca, Fandee and everyone else that helped make this a great experience! The dives were fantastic, well organized and I always felt very safe. The boat was a great place to chill between dives, the extra activities well paced and the food was delicious. I really loved the intimate feeling of a small group and we all had a blast. I can’t wait to come back and do it again!
Recommended for
Fantastic crew. Very safe and professional. Well organized.
27 Jun, 2026

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9.6 Exceptional
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10 Exceptional
Guo Ren T
Singapore

Awesome Trip 10/10 :)
First liveaboard and it was super awesome! Love the overall experience living on the boat and the diving site are crazily good! The dive guide are really professional, really took the time to draw out all dive site for us during the brefing, the crew was super nice and helpful, the chef made very delicious food for us! I'm hook on liveaboard, will definitely do again!
Recommended for
The crew and dive guide. The dive site. The boat.
20 Aug, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Sophia L
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.
12 Aug, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Stefanie R
Germany

Always recommendable
Seeing the huge diversity under water in Komodo with Mantas, so many turtles and sharks, fish schools and so on. The life on board was really relaxed, the crew was cool and we were taken care of very well.
Recommended for
The divesites, the cool Crew and the food
14 Nov, 2023

10 Exceptional
Luiza V
Brazil

Amazing trip!
Excellent dives with experienced guides. Staff always very helpful.
Recommended for
Dives. Team. Food.
23 Jul, 2024

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8.4 Very good
Dominik M
Czech Republic

Sneak peak into Komodo diving
Very happy with the trip. Was there in december so there were no other boats which was grat. Also Komodo tracking without other groups make it much more enjoyable.
Recommended for
Ppl. Divesites. Food.
12 Dec, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Tom G
Australia

Komodo is an amazing place with epic diving!
Amazing diving and island trips
Recommended for
Food, great crew and guides, epic diving and island trips
17 Jul, 2023

9.2 Superb
Dylan H
United Kingdom

Awesome experience. I enjoyed everything and everyone and would happily recommend Sokaraja to anyone thinking of diving in Komodo.
Great diving, great people, great guides, great crew, great food = a great time 😊.
Recommended for
The friendly and helpful nature of the dive guides & crew.. Nice comfortable communal areas. The dive sites 😊.
02 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Nicolas A
Chile

Incredible first experience on a live a board
At the time of confirming the live a board we had many doubts because of our experience and the difficulty of some dive sites, however Luca and the team gave us a lot of peace of mind and the dives felt very safe which allowed us to enjoy each dive to the fullest. Also, it helped us a lot that if we had any doubts we could speak perfectly in Spanish with Luca.Also, the crew was very friendly, we got A LOT more than we expected in terms of comfort and amenities! It is worth mentioning that they helped us from before with many doubts both diving and administrative!Thank you so much to the entire Sokaraja team!
Recommended for
Guides, crew, and dive sites
10 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
Sara Z
Spain

Repeat
The experience was wonderful. The nice dive sites, the super attentive crew and the varied and rich food.
Recommended for
The crew. The places. The food.
24 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
Devon E
United States

Great liveaboard in Komodo that wont bust the budget
Time aboard the Sokaraja was fantastic! The boat and amenities are good for the price point and it never felt too crowded with a group of 9 divers. The food was always great and enjoyed every meal/snack that we had. The dives were incredible (it is Komodo afterall) and the crew did their due diligenece to schedule the dive times to account for current and crowds. There are 3 dives/day but small additional excursions that allow you to have a good land-based experience in Komodo as well. Really enjoyed the morning seeing the dragons at Rinca, hanging out at the sandbar, and the sunset hike on Gili Lawa! Cannot say enough about the crew! The dive guides have an infectious energy in and out of the water and the "dry crew" are always willing to help and are really thoughtful in operations to make the journey as comfortable as possible (e.g. the little things like running the compressor during the dives when we are underwater so that it is not disruptive while on deck).
Recommended for
Phenomenal crew. Great Diving. Fun additional non-diving activities.
16 Aug, 2024

9.2 Superb
Marissa H
Australia

Sokaraja the best boat in Komodo!
What an incredible five days! From the crew to the dives to the islands themselves - I had such a good time on this liveaboard as a solo female traveller. All the dive guides knew the dive sites like the back of their hand and even took the more experienced divers on a slightly different route to see even more cool things!
Recommended for
Friendly and knowledgeable crew. Variety of dive sites. Island treks.
18 Jul, 2024

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
01 Dec, 2022

9.2 Superb
Jérôme G
Switzerland

Perfect liveaboard
Sokaraja is run by a super friendly and attentive team. The chef does a great job with a wide variety of dishes and the dive sites are simply great!
Recommended for
Dive sites. Dive guides. Essen.
10 May, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Matthew B
Germany

Great experience on Sokaraja
Had a great experience on Sokaraja. The dive instructors are friendly and incredibly professional. Each dive had a detailed dive briefing and they took js to varied sites for some amazing dives. The boat itself is comfortable with everything you would need. The crew on the boat were unbelievably friendly and helpful, with the cook continuously cooking up great meals. Overall would definitely recommend this live aboard.
Recommended for
Quality of the dive instructors. Friendliness of the crew. Deliscous meals.
08 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
Ulrike C
Germany

Unbeatable value for money
Probably one of the best liveaboards we have ever had. Absolutely professional, well thought out and executed. Food at its finest, very varied. Boat very clean, dives great. There is nothing negative.
Recommended for
Dive. Boat and food. Value.
13 Aug, 2024

10 Exceptional
Cathryn M
Australia

My first liveaboard and absolutely magical experience
Wonderful
Recommended for
Dive instructors and staff. Dive sites. Food.
06 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Clark A
United States

Excellent Time! 🤙🏻
I had an excellent liveaboard experience with the professional team at Sokaraja! Thanks to the team and my guide Matteo for the great experience! Sokaraja puts together a great itinerary and knows the sites so well which is exactly what you want in these conditions. You and your loved ones will be in safe hands in the Komodo Islands and you’ll be diving with a great group which the team attracts. Many repeat customers know where to go for a great time at a great value for advanced diving.
Recommended for
Quality Dive Guides for Challenging Sites. Exceptional Reefs. Good Vibes.
05 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Arthur M
France

Above all expectations!
All the dives : always different but always amazing The trek to Rinca island for the Komodo dragons
Recommended for
Amazing crew, dive sites and the boat!
05 Jul, 2023

9.2 Superb
Ross H
United Kingdom

Excellent experience!!
The team aboard the boat are extremely good. Very professional, safe and know the dives sites well. Luca the owner who was my instructor/dive guide was fantastic and has decades of experience along with his dive team and experienced boat crew. Also a big shout out to the chef who managed to feed us really well and keep the food very interesting and super tasty! Also a big thank you to the boys who made things so much easier with their help. There was 10 guests and 11 staff which makes running the boat a smooth operation. The dive equipment is professional and well looked after to a high standard. They took us to some beautiful spots to rest and relax after doves, the views are breathtaking. I would 100% go with Sokaraja again next time I do a live aboard purely for safety and the dive knowledge the team have. Thanks again guys and take care!
Recommended for
The crew, food and dives!
15 Dec, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Kaitlyn E
Australia

Amazing experience at extremely affordable price
We dived some of the most incredible spots which for the majority we had all to ourselves. Our Dive master Peter was a Flores local with a fantastic knowledge of the sites, sea creatures and corals that inhabited them. Always pointing out so much that we would have missed if he hadn't shown us. It was wonderful that this boat was providing alternative jobs to locals outside of fishing- which has had negative impacts on the national park. The whole trip was extremely well organised. All staff were very approachable and professional. The boat was always clean. Chef cooked up a storm for every meal. Thank you Luca and Sokaraja Team for making such an unforgettable experience for myself and my mates.
Recommended for
The diving, food and itinerary
23 Jun, 2023