“Beautiful boat and the owner was aboard for the trip - he really wanted us to have the best experience.”
Join the beautiful Tanaka phinisi for an unforgettable experience throughout the Indonesian archipelago. Tanaka caters for families, couples and groups who want a first-class option for diving, island hopping and snorkelling in Indonesia.
Ranging from 3-nights to 10-nights, the Tanaka liveaboard offers year-round diving at some of Indonesia's best dive sites. Discover Komodo National Park and beyond, as well as trekking to see Komodo Dragons and stunning sunrise views. Underwater visibility in the region ranges from 10-30+m, and water temperatures vary from 25-29c degrees. Divers can hope to see all kinds of cool critters such as seahorses and frogfish, as well as larger marine life such as sharks and manta rays. From November to February Tanaka spends her time in Raja Ampat, visiting world-class unspoiled dive areas such as Gam, Penemu, Airborek & Cape Kri.
Topside, the stunning 35m Tanaka is a brand new liveaboard built in 2014, catering to just 14 guests in 5 cabins. Rooms vary from double, triple or a Master 4-bed suite with private balcony. All cabins have individually controlled AC, en-suite bathrooms, bathrobes, towels and storage space. Social areas include indoor and outdoor dining areas and sun deck.
The crew onboard the Tanaka offer exceptional 5-star service and are on-hand to help you create a memorable adventure in Indonesia. Call us or book online today to reserve your space.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (25 USD per day), Nitrox.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear (30 EUR per day), Scuba Diving Courses, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet.
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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Tanaka Reviews
- 9.7 Exceptional
- 22 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 9.6
- Crew 9.5
- Food 10.0
- Diving 9.7
- Value 9.4
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- 10 Exceptional
- Edgar S
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Netherlands
A taste of paradise, on a breathtakingly beautiful vessel that compares in its
Our honeymoon in Indonesia was made special because of the four-day journey we took on the marvellous Tanaka. We were spoiled by its wonderful crew and the breathtaking views that she sailed past. We thoroughly enjoyed our SCUBA dives; each dive site was unique and excited us with its diverse, and tremendously rich marine life. Our favourite dives brought us to manta rays, in both 'cleaning' and 'feeding stations'. The latter involved a dive with a very strong current, which was safely executed thanks to the experienced diving instructors that thoroughly briefed and guided us. Very exhilarating! The manta rays are awesome, stunning creatures. At the 'cleaning station' dive site, a group of 8-10 manta rays swam in very close proximity to the us and the other divers! You can find many clips and images of some of the sites we dived at, including the marine biodiversity we saw, on the instagram account creativescubaimages. The Tanaka is the amalgamation of a passion project to build a Phinisi ship by a spirited Frenchman called Alain. A lot of love, research and consideration went into its design, and it was built using many traditional boat-making techniques in Burma. Alain will happily show you video clips he took of the making of the ship if you're curious. The Tanaka is a truly beautiful vessel, manned by a professional, friendly and experienced crew. Luxuries are catered for that guests probably won’t find met at the same high standards on other similar liveaboard getaways. The decks were kept clean and well organised. We stayed in its largest suite, which allowed us a private deck and view of the ocean from the rear of the boat. What luxury! The various cabins have air-conditioning, but we chose to keep our rear windows wide open at night and listen to the sound of the ocean while we slept. Delicious wines are stocked on board (we recommend the Grand Bateau Bordeaux), as well as beer, and cocktails are available too. At meal times, a mixture of local and western-style food was well prepared, abundant and delicious. We leave the Tanaka with fond feelings for the people we met and the memories we made. Bon Voyage Tanaka - may you sail on to touch the hearts of many more travellers (and lovers!) alike!
- Recommended for
- the boat, its crew, and the dive sites
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nick B
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United States
Our trip aboard Tanaka was nothing short of incredible!
From the get-go, crew and staff made sure everything was in place so we could focus on enjoying the trip. The chef-prepared meals were fantastic and customized to our preferences. Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking and island trekking were great ways to enjoy all Komodo National Park has to offer. Tanaka offers all the luxuries you might expect while maintaining the feel of a wooden ship on the ocean. We really enjoyed getting to know the other guests and crew, feeling like a family by the time the trip had ended. I highly recommend the Tanaka to others looking for an amazing liveaboard experience!
- Recommended for
- The scenery above and below water was breathtaking! The crew members always greeted us with smiles and were very accommodating! The food was excellent!
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- 9.2 Superb
- Sunny D
- United States
Wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
We had an amazing time on board the Tanaka! Alain and Arnaud were wonderful hosts. We had many incredible experiences in just 4 short days. Our favorites were the visit to Rinca Island to see Komodo Dragons, diving with awesome sea life and coral, sunrise trek on Padar Island and sunset with the flying foxes. Thank you Tanaka crew, we’ll be back!!
- Recommended for
- Perfect itineraries, crew professionalism, quality & ease of diving
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- 10 Exceptional
- Vincent H
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Austria
We had a fantastic trip with great dives and top service!
- The Diving: Shot Gun, Crystal Bay, Crystal Rock, Batu Bolong... Reef Manta, Oceanic Manta, Eagle Ray, Marble Ray,.... - The Chefs Food: really excellent and varied food at a high level- The boat: great flair due to the traditional boat made purely of Ironwood
- Recommended for
- The ship, the crew, the planned dives!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Blair R
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Canada
Fantastic 3 days on Tanaka!
Fantastic 3 night trip on Tanaka! Great diving, highlighted by seeing a group of about 15 mantas on the last dive of our second day. Very cool sunrise hike and Komodo trek on third day. Alain, Arnoud and crew were very accommodating and knowledgeable. Komodo national park is truly a treasure.
- Recommended for
- Seeing mantas, crew friendliness, and beautiful scenery.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicholas L
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Australia
A trip of a lifetime!
Diving with Manta Rays and being able to relax while at the same time enjoying an action packed few days! The crew friendliness and professionalism made the trip an absolute pleasure, while at the same time the vessel Tanaka is just absolutely superb, built for comfort and very practical!
- Recommended for
- Incredible crew service & professionalism, beautiful & comfortable vessel and world class diving!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sébastien C
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France
An extraordinary journey
- Extraordinary dive sites - An exceptional encounter with dragons- Chilling on paradisiacal beaches
- Recommended for
- The boat, the crew and the itinerary
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- 10 Exceptional
- Gordon P
- United States
Fanastic trip, amazing dive boar
We had an amazing trip with Arnoud and crew on the Tanaka. Boat was fantastic, recently build Indonesian fishing boat in hardwoods, Arnoud organized a fantastic 7 days and we had great dives with Mantas on several occasions. Food was terrific and crew provided a high level of service.
- Recommended for
- Mantas, Big eyed travolees, food on the boar
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- 10 Exceptional
- Doris M
- Canada
It can't get much better than the Tanaka at Komodo!
Best manta encounters I've ever had! Varied dives; really fun drift dives, stunning coral walls and the best dive guides (a big shout out to Nelis!) Komodo Dragons on the beach and sunset drinks on the beach (different beaches!) Food and Crew were amazing Beautiful boat and the owner was aboard for the trip - he really wanted us to have the best experience.
- Recommended for
- Diving Food Excursions
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- 10 Exceptional
- AKIRA G
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Japan
A short trip that was very satisfying
Cool wooden sailing boat. Beautiful cabin.Friendly staff. And thanks to the fun and kind other Mr./Ms. who cared about something, I participated alone, but it was a very satisfying short cruise.I forced myself to take two days off on my three-day holiday and went to Komodo, which I had always wanted to visit. When I searched the Internet for a boat that seemed to fit the schedule for 3 nights and 4 days, there was a Tanaka cruise, and I thought it was owned by Japan people, but in fact, it was Mr./Ms. owned by a nice guy named Mr./Ms. Alaine.In the dive, the manta rays circled in front of me all the time, which was too luxurious. The afternoon dive on the second day was canceled due to poor sea conditions, but it was arranged according to the situation with excellent hospitality such as snorkeling on the beach and snacks. In the afternoon of the third day, we trekked to see the Komodo dragons.Also, the inside of the ship was always kept clean and I was able to spend a comfortable time.If you want to dive in Komodo, I recommend it.
- Recommended for
- Manta!
