“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 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
- Lieneke H
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Netherlands
Simply amazing
The Tanaka is an amazingly beautiful boat. I was worried about privacy on a boat, but there was plenty of space to find peace and the design is simply beautiful... I felt at home as soon as I stepped on board, and you simply know she was created with much love by the owner (Alain) who realised his dream... The rooms are well appointed and the beds comfortable and to have a hot shower after a dive is divine! Food was good. Drinks were perfect - unexpectedly found ourselves drinking some great French red wine! The diving was EPIC! Dive sites are unspoiled and corals so healthy, we have seen so much large stuff (incredible dive with Manta’s flirting with us for a full hour) and lots of amazing macro stuff as well (baby ghost pipe fish)... Strong currents, but very manageable with knowledgeable guides. Other guests on board were lovely and we shared an unforgettable experience... Diving in Komodo is epic and to experience it on a boat like the Tanaka makes it unforgettable - we will be back!
- Recommended for
- Beautiful ship, amazing diving, exclusive experience
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dino M
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Zachary O
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Malaysia
Great food great diving
Diving was great, they have great knowledge of the area and diving sites, time to dive, the tides, never seen anyone who is so familiar of the place ... food was great every meal, superb chef with good skills in Asian and Western food ... the host/owner Alain was there to ensure every dive end successfully, everyone is safe, everyone had the chance to fully experience the awesomeness of Komodo, the whole day is filled with activities, can’t ask for more from him, amazing work! ... 9 guest 11 crew, you are well taken care of on this cruise
- Recommended for
- Diving food friendliness
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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
- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Sunny D
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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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Moh Ye L
- 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
- 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
- Edgar S
- 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
