“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.
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Included: VAT, 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 (Rp1,000,000 / trip), National Park Fees (Rp1,250,000-1,525,000 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (Rp1,000,000-4,000,000 / 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.
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Sokaraja Reviews
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.0
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.8
- Value 9.8
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Amber W
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United States
Unforgettable Trip!
I had an incredible time on this Liveaboard! The crew were amazing and so much fun! Thanks to Luca, Fandee and everyone else that helped make this a great experience! The dives were fantastic, well organized and I always felt very safe. The boat was a great place to chill between dives, the extra activities well paced and the food was delicious. I really loved the intimate feeling of a small group and we all had a blast. I can’t wait to come back and do it again!
- Recommended for
- Fantastic crew. Very safe and professional. Well organized.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Connor P
- United States
Amazing diving, DMs, boat, and crew
We had an amazing 4 days on the Sokaraja. Everything from the dive masters, to the crew, to the food was perfect. Our DM Luca (and shoutout to Erik!) kept us safe in the strongest of currents and we had amazing dives every time. The crew and chef kept us constantly fed with great food and the best sambal ever. The dive briefings were so fun - 100% recommend!
- Recommended for
- Diving, Crew, Dive Masters
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ulrike C
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Germany
Unbeatable value for money
Probably one of the best liveaboards we have ever had. Absolutely professional, well thought out and executed. Food at its finest, very varied. Boat very clean, dives great. There is nothing negative.
- Recommended for
- Dive. Boat and food. Value.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Guo Ren T
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Singapore
Awesome Trip 10/10 :)
First liveaboard and it was super awesome! Love the overall experience living on the boat and the diving site are crazily good! The dive guide are really professional, really took the time to draw out all dive site for us during the brefing, the crew was super nice and helpful, the chef made very delicious food for us! I'm hook on liveaboard, will definitely do again!
- Recommended for
- The crew and dive guide. The dive site. The boat.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ross H
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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!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- shuxuan X
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China
Best of the liveaboard i ever experienced
This trip is reallllly amazing. For Most of the important thing is that in thIS boat u can use a price less than in land but had a better experience. BELIEVE ME. As a economical liveaboard ，The boat is big and only 10 guest for 1 shared cabin and 2 double room. The equipment area is located on the both side of the boat with dining area in the middle. Under the dining area is shared cabin and for above the dining area is a deck that u can get a sun bath. And then for the same deck is captain room and crew room and then is and area with sofa recliner under the fabric of preventing sunshine. So both who love sunshine or not can find there relaxed area. The dive guide is kind and experienced ，and everydive can make a more than 60min dive. They were very responsible for their work without any impatience. The itinerary is very full with not only diving but land tour such as seeking for komodo dragon in rinca island. Hiking to gili lawa mount to watch the sunset. Go to watch the Bat sunset in karong island. The value of these activity is far more than its price. The food. Trust me. I don't like Indonesian food but the chef can make it still delicious for me ，A Chinese person with a discerning palate. The crew is willing to solve all ur problem at anytime. So i give them tips in the end and separated some crews. They make me impressive and really friendly. For the shotcoming ， for the dive site shotgun They don't allow using the hook. It is stupid because in komodo national park gloves is prohibited. So u can only use ur hand grab a sharply rock to against a strong current that u had never been and got injured. And there were only 2 toilet for the whole ship but i can understand. But one of the diveguide i think It is inappropriate to compete with guests for use of the toilet.He should use it before or after The guest. Because The time of guest using is very concentrated in some time. But these 2 little shortcoming is not influenced it that still a great liveaboard. And for the dive site. Everything is good except for the visibility. U can see bumped head parrotfish. Black and white Manta rays. Eagle rays. Blacktip whitetip sharks. Turtle. Jack storm. GT. And in northern area there were a strong current in shotgun. Vividly soft and hard coral in Batu bolong and crystal rock. Trust me. The best way of diving in komodo. Maybe it is the best.
- Recommended for
- Itinerary. Price. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sara Z
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Spain
Repeat
The experience was wonderful. The nice dive sites, the super attentive crew and the varied and rich food.
- Recommended for
- The crew. The places. The food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- CHRISTOPHER S
- United States
Best bang for buck
Luca and the crew run a great operation. This was my first live aboard and I was extremely impressed. The briefings were superior to any I have gotten before and they really made everyone feel comfortable diving in Komodo.
- Recommended for
- The Crew, the food, the diving
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Tom G
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Australia
Komodo is an amazing place with epic diving!
Amazing diving and island trips
- Recommended for
- Food, great crew and guides, epic diving and island trips
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- 9.2 Superb
- Christine R
- United States
Excellent week of diving
We had an excellent 5d/4n trip. The food was delicious with a wide variety of options and plenty of food to go around. Adriana was our dive guide and she was fantastic. Safety is very important on this boat. The dive briefings were very detailed so we knew exactly what to do when we got in the water. My husband ended up preferring to snorkel and they had a guide for this on board as well. Accommodations were basic but we knew this when we booked. Excellent budget option with luxury safety and food choices
- Recommended for
- Safety and knowledge of dive guides. Delicious food. Amazing dive sites.
