“Great diving, highlighted by seeing a group of about 15 mantas on the last dive of our second day. ”
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 / day), Nitrox.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear (30 EUR / 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
- 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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- 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
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dino M
- Canada
Definitely worth the trip!
Despite the Komodo National Park being closed, we 'made the best of it' and explored the surrounding areas, dive spots and beaches which were lovely especially for Macro. Alain the Captain is also very passionate about exploring new territory and was more than accommodating with sunset beach cocktails, hikes and fishing with the staff.
- Recommended for
- Arnaud the cruise director, food selection and quality. willing to accommodate
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Moh Ye L
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Malaysia
Gorgeous M/V Tanaka
M/V Tanaka is beautiful and passionately crafted wooden phinisi with modern comfort and facilities. The host and crew are friendly, cheerful and fun. Great scuba diving holiday with small group of guests.
- Recommended for
- Beautiful vessel and cabin, wonderful diving and trekking, amazing nature and wildlife
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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
- Tomas S
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Slovakia
Wow
Beside diving, which was not easy but with experienced and helpful guide very exciting, full stay on Tanaka was very enjoyable. Boat itself is masterpiece. Very friendly owner made it unforgetable experience with many beside-diving activities - trips to the islands, cayacing. Special note needs to be made about cusine. We have been on many liveaboards but thank to the gifted Tanaka’s chef, food was experience of its own - comparable with good european restaurants.
- Recommended for
- Very friendly crew, owner and dive master, cusine, superb diving
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- 10 Exceptional
- Peter W
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Netherlands
Very nice boat & super crew
The highlight were of course the diving. We had very experienced and fun dive leader what added to the positive experience. The crew was really outstanding from a super friendly captain, fab cook (food was very delicious and diverse), Agus who took care about the lobby, drinks, canine etc., the dive boatguys who greatly helped us in/out the boat with great patience and humor. One recommendation: sometimes we had to wait a bit longer until the dive bottles were filled again. They had one compressor on board; maybe two or a more powerful one is needed to not spoil unnecessary time but this was really the only thing. The boat is new, very cozy and nicely decorated; cabinets are very spacious and the on deck there are many hangout areas
- Recommended for
- The very helpful, friendly, attentive crew; the spacious, cozy, comfortable sailing boat and of course the beauty of Raja Ampat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Erhard R
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Switzerland
A wonderful Liveaboard time with a fantastic crew. Helpful and hearty embiente, very familiar. Excellent Kitchen and a beautiful boat. Diving just awesome on interesting and famous sites around Commod
Underwater world familiäre life on Board Interesting program beside divings
- Recommended for
- Boat, Diving crew, kitchen
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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!
