“Everything was perfect and would come again!”
Highlights
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.
Choose your departure date
Included: VAT, Port Fees, 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 (1,000,000 IDR per trip), National Park Fees (1,250,000-1,525,000 IDR per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (1,000,000-4,000,000 IDR per 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.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
Pay by bank transfer or online with
Cabin Types
Sokaraja Reviews
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.0
- Crew 9.7
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.8
- Value 9.9
-
- 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.
-
- 10 Exceptional
- Magali B
- France
Very nice cruise
Very nice dives with often current Very good breefing and knowledge of the spots not the dives master
- Recommended for
- Organization between dives and moments on land. Dive master and team on board. Meal.
-
- 10 Exceptional
- Luiza V
-
Brazil
Amazing trip!
Excellent dives with experienced guides. Staff always very helpful.
- Recommended for
- Dives. Team. Food.
-
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Beatriz D
-
Spain
Fantastic
The guides know the dive sites perfectly, which allows you to enjoy the best experiences.
- Recommended for
- Adorable guide. Amazing diving. Very good food.
-
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Bradley M
-
Canada
First liveaboard experience was very positive
night (and day) dives. Komodo island dragon search (and found 3 - even during mating season). The beauty and tranquility of where we moored (most nights - but can't control other boats' use of generators)
- Recommended for
- How easy it was to do multiple dives in a day. Very cool places visited. The owner and crew were fantastic
-
- 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.
-
- 10 Exceptional
- benjamin F
- France
5 days discovery of Komodo national park
Sokaraja liveaoard has been a wonderful experience, thanks to a great dedicated team. It definitely matched my expectations, if not going above. In 5 days you definitely have the occasion to enjoy the multiple dive types that you can do in Komodo area, with teams / dive masters adapting diving conditions to guests level. Being maximum 10 on the boat, they have this possibility to build a quite « personalized » trip, and spend time to explain wildlife and local conditions. Food made by the onboard chef is really good and the team helpful. They had to manage compressor issues at the beggining of the trip and did it with dedication, saving what could have been a failed expedition. Dive sites are really good and well preserved, thanks to Komodo being a national park + the efforts of liveaboard teams to preserve the resource and environment. Definitely better experience than diving from Labuan Bajo, and overall a great experience! Thank you Sokaraja team!
- Recommended for
- 3 wonderful dives per day ; ambiance on the boat (crew & guests) ; landscapes in Komodo national park
-
- 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.
-
- 10 Exceptional
- Graham C
-
New Zealand
Awesome trip in Sokaraja
We had an awesome time on Sokaraja. The crew and dive guides were awesome. The diving was really well organised.
- Recommended for
- Great crew Friendly yet professional. Professional running of the boat. Great planning and communication.
-
- 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!
