Eliya Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Northern & Central Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)
Start: 2027-04-25
End: 2027-04-30
Location: Indonesia

9.5 Exceptional

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 332 / day Check dates

“Komodo is really still a great diving area and the Eliyas is a pretty boat with a very good price-performance ratio”
Wiebke O, Germany

Highlights

A three-course meal every evening
Reef-friendly toiletries in the cabins

The Eliya is a 30-meter/100-foot Phinisi liveaboard that offers a boutique liveaboard experience with 6 cabins accommodating 14 guests. The vessel features 4 double/twin cabins and 2 triple cabins, all equipped with comfortable spring mattresses, custom-made linens, reading lights, and ample storage. Each cabin has air conditioning, portholes for natural light, and a private ensuite bathroom stocked with reef-friendly toiletries.

Eliya’s decks provide places to unwind between dives. The main saloon is a dry area with comfortable sofas and handcrafted furniture, ideal for relaxing or reading about marine life. The alfresco dining area on the main deck allows guests to enjoy chef-prepared Indonesian and Western dishes while taking in the view. The upper deck features kursi malas (lazy chairs), bean bags, and shaded areas, perfect for admiring the landscape. A selection of beer, wine, and soft drinks is available at the bar, and guests are welcome to bring their own beverages.

The Eliya operates in Komodo National Park, offering multi-day dive trips that showcase the region’s world-class underwater biodiversity. Guests can explore stunning coral reefs, exhilarating drift dives, and encounters with manta rays and sharks. Post-dive, fresh snacks and drinks—such as ginger tea, fresh juices, and homemade treats—await to keep energy levels high throughout the journey.

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19 Jul

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

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26 Jul

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

FULL

02 Aug

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

FULL

09 Aug

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

FULL

16 Aug

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

FULL

23 Aug

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

FULL

30 Aug

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

FULL

06 Sep

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

FULL

13 Sep

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

FULL

20 Sep

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

FULL

27 Sep

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,995

FULL

18 Apr

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,200

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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Rental Gear, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (275,000-350,000 IDR per day).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (10 USD per day), Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages (35,000-40,000 IDR per item), Soft drinks (20,000 IDR per item), Nitrox (120 USD per trip), Nitrox Course (235 USD per item), Scuba Diving Courses (400 USD per item).

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Budget Friendly Cruise
Family Friendly Cruise
Stand Up Paddleboard
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Observation Deck
Safe Box in Cabin
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
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

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, Swedish, and Indonesian.

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

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2022

Length: 30 meters

Beam: 6.4 meters

Top speed: 9 knots

Cruising speed: 5-9 knots

Engines: Mitsubishi

Max guests: 14

Number of cabins: 6

Number of bathrooms: 6

Tenders: 2x Yamaha F50

Water capacity: 11 tons

Fuel capacity: 4 tons

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Eliya Reviews

9.5 Exceptional
22 Verified Reviews

Vessel

9.5
Crew

9.5
Food

9.6
Diving

9.6
Value

9.5

10 Exceptional
Victor P
France

Magical
1st diving cruise for us... It was a waking dream!Everything was perfect: the diving equipment is of quality and in impeccable condition, the boat and cabins are very comfortable and spacious, the food is excellent, the atmosphere and services on board are top-notch! A great team!All the dives were amazing... sharks on each dive, magnificent corals... wow!We recommend 1000%!!Thank you for everything!!
Recommended for
Quality diving equipment and boat. Excellent food. Atmosphere/ service on board.
22 Jun, 2026

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9.2 Superb
Colin B
United Kingdom

Wonderful Komodo liveaboard trip on Eliya
I had a great time on Eliya as a solo traveller, making new friends from around the world. The experienced dive team made sure that everyone had the best dives possible and were always on hand for anything. The vibrancy and abundant life on some of the healthiest reefs I have seen in the past 20 years or so, made the trip unforgettable.
Recommended for
Dive Guides and Crew. Exceptional diving. Comfort and space on the boat.
12 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Hubertus W
Germany

Komodo at its best with Eliya
Outstanding week on a wonderful boat. The organization was super professional, the guides are absolute experts for Komodo. The dive sites were amazing and briefed well. The relaxed atmosphere on board rounded the perfect week.
Recommended for
Guides and diving organisation. The wonderful boat. The relaxed atmosphere.
01 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Erich Z
Switzerland

Great experience
Perfect dive trip in amazing area. Super friendly staff. Nice dive sites. Beautiful experience.
Recommended for
Komodo National Park. Staff. Boat.
19 May, 2026

8.0 Very good
Wiebke O
Germany

Great diving area and a nice boat
Komodo is really still a great diving area and the Eliyas is a pretty boat with a very good price-performance ratio
Recommended for
Pristine healthy reefs. Beautiful wooden boat where everything takes place outside. Shore leave with monitor lizards.
09 Jun, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Jan N
Germany

One of those trips you’ll talk about for years
My wife and I have been on quite a few liveaboard trips but the Eliya was definitely one of the best! The dive team was a big part of that. Max, Carolina, Amanda and Adie are simply top-notch: professional, attentive, and always in good spirits. The dive site planning alone was amazing: flexible enough to adjust to currents or avoid crowded spots when other Liveaboards showed up. Above and below the surface, we always felt we were in good hands. Not only the dive guides but the whole crew made this trip what it was. Warm, helpful, and never anything but friendly, no matter the hour. Special mention to the cook, who somehow delivered outstanding meals three times a day and never seemed to run out of ideas. We left with full logbooks and a lot of great memories. Terima kasih banyak! 🤙🏼
Recommended for
Dive Guides. Boat Crew. Food.
18 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Bernd V
Germany

A dream came true
From the welcome on board to the farewell, everything was just right.
Recommended for
The ship in general. The food. The crew and the guides.
10 Jun, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Son D
South Korea

happy and unforgettable~!
best! thank you! strongly recommend!!!!
Recommended for
boat. sea. crew.
09 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jolanda H
Switzerland

Unforgettable
An unforgettable experience! Everything was perfect, from the dive spots, safety, top crew and dive guide Guillaume, food to the cabin. There are no requests for improvement. My personal highlight were the many manta rays 😁
Recommended for
Well organized. Great selected diving spots. Friendliness and professionalism of the crew.
03 Mar, 2026

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9.6 Exceptional
Herbert M
Germany

I would do it again.
Everything perfect,
Recommended for
Perfect team. Very good food. Good cabin.
24 Jul, 2025

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10 Exceptional
Femke D
Netherlands

Amazing divesites and great facilities on a beautiful boat
Best week of our holiday. I recommend this trip to anyone who wants a relaxing week where they are completely taken care of, with very beautiful dive sites.
Recommended for
Amazing divesites, with so much knowledge of the diveguides. Great facilities, AC in every room, and great places to hang out outside or inside. Amazing food, served Indonesian traditional meals but also more european meals. And great snacks!.
04 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Xiang Lin F
Singapore

Highly recommended!
Very knowledgeable crew making sure that everyone on board was safe and well taken care of. Schedules adapting according to sudden weather changes or divers conditions. Seamless organisation the moment we landed in the airport all the way to the boat and back to the airport. We also appreciate the crew and company’s clear prioritisation of safety and sustainability very much. Our crew director Luke also made sure that our every need was well taken care of.
Recommended for
Amazing guide to diver ratio making it very safe. Well organised to maximise diving. Amazing crew making sure you’re comfortable.
30 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Canay Y
Switzerland

Great Operator
If you look for a dive trip around Komodo - this is the right place
Recommended for
Boot. Guides. Crew.
01 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
Angela B
Australia

Fantastic trip on a beautiful boat.
Everything was great. Cabins were comfortable and the crew were always helpful. Did was delicious and there was always plenty of it. The diving was great, and the guides were good at pointing out interesting things.
Recommended for
The crew. The food. The comfort of the boat.
05 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Emily T
Singapore

Unforgettable Liveaboard Experience on the Phinisi Eliya
Exceptional service, professionalism of the crew made me feel genuinely cared for both on deck and underwater. As a refresher diver, their commitment to safety and vigilant support enabled me to dive with peace of mind.
Recommended for
Endless sea views, mesmerising sunrise and sunset, and lying under the canopy of stars.. Unforgettable dives. Beautiful seascape and marine life.. Warm and caring crew. Love the welcome cheer by the crew when we go back to Eliya after diving..
03 Oct, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Philip F
United States

Don't Hesitate - Komodo is Calling!
My daughter and I joined the Eliyah for the Komodo for a 6 day/ 5 night liveaboard in Aug 2025. Prior to joining all the formalities were taken care of. The team clearly communicated all the requirements and for my daughter to complete her AOW onboard. Once onboard, the crew went above and beyond to make sure the trip was memorable. Detailed briefings were made for each dive and prior to the next day so all guests were on the same page. Komodo area has some fast currents and the tour leader (Max) was familiar with all the SOPs to make sure each dive was conducted safely with consideration to all guests abilities. The information was conveyed clearly with detailed hand drawn dive site maps for reference. Food onboard was a good mix for each meal. It is buffet style/ shares dishes between all guests. The boat is well maintained and all areas are kept clean. There is plenty of space for 12 guests to find areas onboard to unwind, stay in the shade and relax. The entire crew was extremely helpful and always willing to go the extra mile, always with a smile. Max joined for all shore excursions despite likely doing them for them 100th time. He was always enthusiastic and positive. With his ability to converse in Bahasa with the crew fluently it was really helpful. As a retired diving instructor I was really impressed by the entire experience onboard Eliyah and cant wait to go back!
Recommended for
Resting areas onboard. Crew attention to detail. Safety & Briefings.
28 Aug, 2025

9.2 Superb
Anastasios F
Australia

Awesome.
The crew where really good and attended to every detail. The boat was in tip top shape with everything working and plenty of room for everyone. Food was awesome. One of the best dive boats ive ever been on. The only let down was most dive sites in Komodo where crowed underwater and could not help but think it was the reason why at times we saw little to nothing. No reflection on the crew or the boat thought and we did get some exceptional diving in and an awesome experience.
Recommended for
The Crew.. The boat. The mantas.
07 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Yin Tsung W
Hong Kong

Unforgettable
as we encounter problem due to the flight change, we need to leave the boat early. After we tell the crew member, the staff help us as much as possible to lower the impact on out trip.
Recommended for
great costumer service. detail explanation on ship safety, diving briefing, trip detail etc. great atmosphere.
07 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Brendan O
Australia

Great dive experience over multiple sites
I’ve always wanted to do a live aboard - and this trip exceeded my expectations in terms of locations , dive guides , food and set up - very much focused on creating and delivering an excellent dive experience For me after a long break from diving was given opportunity to get comfortable and reignite diving skills Excellent reefs , colourful corals hard and soft , plenty of ready fish , sharks, turtles and while I missed out on the manta did see dugong and dolphins
Recommended for
Lots of thought into itinerary and detour of the boat. Very helpful dive guides. Great variety of excellent food.
29 Jul, 2025

8.0 Very good
Meimei H
United States

Great trip
My husband and I had a great time diving with Elysa. The vessel is solid and well maintained, with plenty of comfortable common living spaces for guests to relax between dives. The food was abundant and tasted very good throughout the trip. Most of the staff were friendly, professional, and hardworking. However, the initial dive master assigned to my group was noticeably hostile toward us, which made us feel quite uncomfortable during the beginning of the trip. Thankfully, the crew was able to accommodate a change and arranged for another dive master to guide us, which significantly improved our overall experience. Aside from that issue, we truly enjoyed the diving and appreciated the efforts of the rest of the crew.
Recommended for
Safety. Food. Some DM.
19 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
MARIA ANTONIA B
Spain

Great dives and a great group of guests
The boat is very good. The excursions and diving and the crew a 10.We miss a bit of empathy with non-English speakers. It was taken for granted that we understood everything, but the truth is that those of us who do not have English as our first language need closeness and to be able to see the mouth to understand. It would have been nice if Max didn't always have dinner in the same place and was with everyone on different days. Thanks to the other guests who made an effort to make us part of the conversations, we felt supported, but I think this is the job of the trip leader more than the guests because you don't always find such friendly people.As the rooms are very tight, I have missed some drawers instead of all the wardrobes under the beds (it's just a suggestion)As a snorkeler that I am, I lacked a paddle or kayak to have more autonomy.The best Amanda Y Soleman and Peter as guides. The food and crew very friendly.
Recommended for
Diving and dive guides. Crew Friendliness. Value for money.
10 Mar, 2026

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7.2 Good
Jose R
Spain

It wasn't bad!!
The boat is fine for the price they charge but it has a lot to be desired for others I've been for a little more money, the crew lacks attention to detail with the passengers such as changing the towels more often and not just once in the whole week when it's raining every day and they don't dry out, the same with the ponchos they provide.The food doesn't offer fish any day (company policy we were told) and too much chicken all week, the rest was fine!!
Recommended for
Diving. Visiting dragons. Very good dive guide.
20 Mar, 2026