Sokaraja, Indonesia
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9.7 Exceptional
- from € 153 / day
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“The crew are brilliant and the dive briefings are thorough and the guides are great. ”
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.
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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, 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: National Park Fees (50,000-275,000 IDR per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, 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.
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Sokaraja Reviews
- 9.7 Exceptional
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Vessel
8.9
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Crew
9.7
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Food
10.0
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Diving
10.0
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Value
9.9
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Adrian P
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New Zealand
Fantastic Komodo liveaboard, book without hesitation, you'll love it.
Book Sokaraja without hesitation. It's a very well run liveaboard, down-to-earth but friendly, expert in all things Komodo and diving, and being limited to 10 divers, it's a great size. The food is excellent, the rental gear is good quality, dive briefings are thorough. The range of sites selected included something for each person's interest, be it macro or pelagics, walls, drifts or manta rays. The dorm is comfortable and did not get too hot. Each bunk has it's own power. The bathrooms were kept spotlessly clean the entire trip. I cannot recommend Sokaraja enough. If you are looking for an epic dive trip in Komodo, without breaking the bank, this is the one for you.
- Recommended for
- The guides and crew are knowledgable, friendly and approachable.. The dive sites are amazing.. The pace is sustainable ..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Elena B
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United States
Such a wonderful experience that I did it twice in a row!
This was an excellent trip and experience, I actually did it twice in a row. Great food, and lots of it. Excellent service from the crew and dive guides. The were so helpful and obliging, even helping the divers put their fins on. I did my Advanced Open Water cert on the boat, which was a great value and my instructor was amazing. He really helped me become a better diver with improved buoyancy and control. I always felt safe and the guides always follow the appropriate safety rules. They give a really detailed briefing about the dive sites before each dive. And the dives were spectacular, I got to see a lot of creatures big and small. The dive guides are experts at finding the sea creatures and were enthusiastic when the divers found cool things too. I think the only tiny drawback was that sometimes it got a little cramped when getting gear on or off because the deck space is small.
- Recommended for
- excellent food. dive guide expertise and friendliness. attentiveness of staff.
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- 9.2 Superb
- RICHARD J
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United Kingdom
Sokaraja delivers!
I booked based on the reviews and wasn’t disappointed. As a snorkeller choosing a budget liveaboard i was a little anxious. Could they service my snorkelling preferences reasonably, when most were diving? They certainly tried and whilst it wasn't perfect the boss Luca listens sympathetically for suggestions and adapts. My guide Eric wasn’t the finished article but was willing to learn and a decent lad. As an ex-diver the divers onboard got really great service from very professional staff. They give very very thorough briefings. I guess the budget element is felt most in the general size of the boat. Its well maintained overall but battery side was a tad poor but ok (and being addressed) and the bunk area (tidy and clean but fans, no aircon). The food was very decent too at this pricepoint. There were some experienced returning clients(4) which was a good sign too! Lucas’s training git a big thumbs up from a young Aussie doing hid advanced. Nice set of other clients helped , and i’d go with Sokaraja again.
- Recommended for
- The Crew. The food. The location.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Clark A
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United States
Excellent Time! 🤙🏻
I had an excellent liveaboard experience with the professional team at Sokaraja! Thanks to the team and my guide Matteo for the great experience! Sokaraja puts together a great itinerary and knows the sites so well which is exactly what you want in these conditions. You and your loved ones will be in safe hands in the Komodo Islands and you’ll be diving with a great group which the team attracts. Many repeat customers know where to go for a great time at a great value for advanced diving.
- Recommended for
- Quality Dive Guides for Challenging Sites. Exceptional Reefs. Good Vibes.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Shyam P
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United Kingdom
Can’t recommend enough
I really enjoyed Sokaraja. The vibes are brilliant and perfect to explore Komodo on this style of boat. It’s relaxed, with great food and it was more comfortable than I expected. The itinerary packs as much in which maximises your time. The crew are brilliant and the dive briefings are thorough and the guides are great. I had fantastic time. And of course the diving in Komodo is world class.
- Recommended for
- The food. The vibes of the boat. Very chill and perfect to explore Komodo. The itinerary including extra things like beach visit, sunset viewpoint etc.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Xenia R
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Germany
Perfect dive trip with great crew and agenda
The trip was amazing with a great balance between diving, relaxing, socializing and exploring the national park. Definitely a must do for everyone. The cabins were not hot at all with the fan available and everything was very comfortable. Thank you for this great trip.
- Recommended for
- Wonderful dives. Great crew & guest group. Activities around diving.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pierre N
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France
I’ll do it again, and again, and again !
Overall a very knowledgeable, kind and professional team here to ensure that you have the best trip. You feel at home on board. Would definitely do it again !
- Recommended for
- The dive guide. The crew. The Oustanding dives.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Cathryn M
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Australia
My first liveaboard and absolutely magical experience
Wonderful
- Recommended for
- Dive instructors and staff. Dive sites. Food.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Megan R
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United States
5 star diving with 3 star service
The three dive guides were so experienced and great at spotting both small and large creatures. The food was amazing. The boat crew were helpful if asked but did not go out of their way to help you on and off boat, set up your gear, or carry any luggage when entering and leaving boat. This was a budget liveaboard so the service was low expecting that you would not tip. But the dive guides were so much better than on my fancy, great service liveaboard in Raja Ampat. So it was wonderful where it counted. Unfortunately the power went out every night from 2am to 6am so when your fam stopped blowing you were very hot. Many people went outside to sleep. However the cushions were covered up with a tarp, not leaving many spots. The highlights were the guide letting us look in the grass for 30 minutes in search of a Sheep Slug, the baby white tip reef sharks and the 9 mantas we saw.
- Recommended for
- Dive guide Yetno. Manta Point. Chef Richard’s vegetarian food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Maysam Y
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United States
Cool crew. Professional dive master. Good food.
Cool crew. Professional dive master. Good food.
- Recommended for
- crew. dive master. food.
