With a brand new boat that comes with skillful chef that can cook many different types of cuisines,alongside with amazing guide makes the experience really worth it. Definitely will come again on the next trip
A splendid 7 day trip on a budget boat with super nice deal!
Went to south, central and north of komodo island
The crew was friendly and helpful
Food and snacks was super amazing,
Dive equipment works splendid!
Dive was super challenging and fun!
Definitely goin with them again!
We had a diving trip around Komodo National Park and it was awesome!!
The whole process starting from the registration was handled super smooth and professional. Dive equipment, the boat, all sheets/towels etc were brand new.
Very professional and fun crew as well: from the captain to the chef, both local and expat pet of the crew was a ton of fun, friendly and helpful.
We felt well taken care of and super safe when it came to diving as well.
And the route was stunning: we were able to visit the most beatiful places, both on land and underwater. Saw Komodo dragons, mantas, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and everything you can imagine!
Everything was catered to our needs and wants. If we wanted to change the route slightly or do the same dive site twice the team found ways to change plans and do it for us.
Thank you so much guys! We are SO coming back.
Next boat trip will be with you 100%
Honestly, one of the best experiences in my life. ❤️
I am a PADI Instructor and dove with these guys in Komodo in December 2019 and also did 2 liveabord trips with them in Raja Ampat/Misool in January having the absolute best time!!
The staff, food, boat, guides, briefings, schedule flexibility, safety equipment, knowledge, gear, eagerness to explore and go off the beaten track is second to none and can't wait to come back when this whole pandemic eases. Look no further...5 star service and fun all round in the most incredible dive locations in Asia 😊
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25 Aug 2020
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Thank you for your review Anthony.
We surely had a blast sharing time with you and hope to welcome you back in 2021.
Happy bubbles
Robert
É stato tutto perfetto!
La crew la barca e pure il tempo era tutto top... Non trovi niente di migliore!
Ho passato una settimana meravigliosa con Robert e co.!
Grazie mille ancora di tutto ritornerò al 100%
The boat had everything I needed, and the diving was just AWESOME! I can get uncomfortable in strong currents, but the diving personel was very professional and supporting which made me go through those strong current dives and enjoy them.
We traveled to Labuan Bajo to dive the Komodo Islands, and these guys set us up with everything that we needed – gear, a VERY knowledgeable crew, and an excellent boat to take us to epic reefs. We loved talking with Taylor and Matthias, they are both extremely helpful and made sure that our experience was top-notch.
If you're considering diving with them, don't hesistate. These guys are pros and they can take care of your liveaboard needs very well, from gear to reading currents to knowing exactly where to dive, where not to dive, and feeding you like a champ onboard. If I could give them 10 stars I would. No doubt.
I had a very good experience around Komodo Island.
I did the 4 days/3 nights trip with 12 dives, komodo dragons and flying foxes.
Overall a really good experience, nice staff, good food, nice dive sites.
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3 Oct 2019
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Hi Matthieu,
Thanks for your review and it was great ti have you onboard.
Glad you enjoyed the trip :)
Thanks
We did a 4D/3N Liveaboard in the Komodo National Park and combined it with the Advanced Open Water course. We had an absolute great trip! The diving was beautiful, the boat was very nice (popcorn machine!) and comfortable, the food was great, the staff was awesome and our instructor Mathias did a great job with us getting our AOW certificate!
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3 Oct 2019
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Hi,
Thanks for your great review, the liveaboard is the perfect place to do your advanced course and we're glad you enjoyed it. Well done for passing :)
Thanks
Every part of this 3day/2night trip was amazing. The staff, the food, and of course the diving was phenomenal!! Wish I would’ve scheduled a longer trip! Awesome company!
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3 Oct 2019
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Hi,
Thanks for your review! Glad you enjoyed the trip, you'll have to come back for a longer one next time.
Thanks
Just finished a 3 days 2 nights trip and everything was great, the food and snacks after each dives, the sun decks, the brand new equipment and the professional staff.
Thanks to everyone for this awesome trip!
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3 Oct 2019
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Hi Florian,
Thanks for your kind review, we're glad you enjoyed your time with us.
Hopefully we see you again soon.
Thanks
We dived as a family of 6 in the Komodo park area on a live aboard for 3N/4D.It was incredible! The pre dive organisation with Steve and Fransceca was very helpful and they replied promptly. The dive team, headed by Robert, was amazing. They were informative about each dive and very organised. Gee our group dive guide was fantastic. He made us feel safe and controlled the dive from start to finish. They are enviromently aware and strict with not damaging the dive area. The boat staff were very polite and efficient. The food was great and plenty of it. We would recommend a live aboard to dive this area. Thanks for a great memory.
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3 Oct 2019
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Hi,
It was great to have you diving with us and that you enjoyed it so much.
Hopefully see you again in Komodo or Raja.
Thanks
I did 4 days of day diving the north and central Komodo. I had a private guide most of the days and the other days was with max 2 other guests. The dive briefings were excellent. They were well detailed and always with safety in mind. Diving wise they made sure you got the maximum of what was possible in duration and were well aware of the conditions at the different dive sites. All and all i can only recommend diving with them. So dive with this family. Whether it is in Komodo or Raja Ampat. On a liveaboard or a day trip
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3 Oct 2019
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Hi,
It's nice when it works out like that and you get your own private guide.
We're really happy you enjoyed your time with us so thanks for the review.
Thanks
We were onboard for 4 days, cannot recommend it enough. Fantastic dives with sharks, manta rays and turtles! The crew were very friendly and helpful providing a 5 stars service: they took care of absolutely everything, setting up the equipment, carrying it for us, providing plenty of refreshments and food throughout the journey.
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3 Oct 2019
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Hi guys,
Great to hear that you enjoyed your trip so much with us :)
Raja Ampat next?
Thanks
We have been on a Three Days trip at the komodo national Park. We wehre Lucky to enjoy 9 marvellous Dives. To our favour we had one guide, Robert, for the two of us. Therfor we had a very personal guidance with Lots of experiances. Professionell, polite and reliable. We loved it.
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7 Jun 2019
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Thanks for your review Karsten, we're glad you and Ralf enjoyed your time with us. See you in Raja Ampat next time.
Itinéraire de plongée au top, personnel aux petits soins, excellente cuisine!!!Le bateau est certe un peu vétustes mais il est beaucoup moins cher que les autres et tout à fait focntionnel.. donc pourquoi s'en priver???
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26 Apr 2019
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Thank you for your kind review, we're glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back again one day.
Great boat, with very friendly crew, nice food ( only drawback is that they don´t serve fish or seafood), experienced and cool dive masters/intructor.
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26 Apr 2019
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Thank you for your kind review, we're glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back again one day. We don't serve fish because we cannot guarantee it has been caught sustainably - we hope you understand that it's important to us to protect the beautiful areas we operate in. Thanks again.
Just got off of a 7 day liveaboard and it was definitely the most fun we've had on any of our travels! Diving three to four times a day in Raja Ampat, we saw countless things! Oceanic mantas, reef mantas, schools of barracudas, Sweet lips, pigmy seahorses, devil rays, cuddlefish, giant trevalis, Napoleon wrasses, walking sharks, wobbegong sharks, black tip, grey reef, and white tip sharks! And so much more! Thanks for a fun week of scuba diving and adventures! If anyone is in West Papua and are divers, check them out and do one of their liveaboard! Would love to come back in the future, possibly for more days!
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8 Mar 2019
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Thank you for you review mate. I’m glad you had a good time with us and You are more than welcome to come and dive with us again :)
I did the 10 day Best of Raja Amparo trip - it was truly amazing!
Our communication beforehand with the owner, Fred, was great. He was really helpful and answered all of our questions.
The diving is unbelievably good, with everything from macro to giants. The guides all tried extremely hard to find things us and made sure everyone got to see them.
The boat itself was clean, far more comfortable than I anticipated and I slept like a baby. The AC worked well in the room and there’s nice touches of a side to place your things, lamps and sockets in there.
Rob, our cruise director, was amazing - he managed to work the schedule so as we didn’t have to do the long crossings in bad weather and also got to enjoy some land based activities as well. Thanks Rob!
Another thing I LOVED was the passion that was shown for the environment and the briefings for all divers to be responsible underwater and on the boat too!
I will be doing another liveaboard with this company in the future.
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26 Apr 2019
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Thank you for your kind review, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back again one day.
Wow what a trip to and what a way to start 2019
Raja Ampat was an unreal 10 nights in paradise
Nothing but good things to say
From getting picked up to getting back to sorong was 1st class
Very clued up dive director in hugo knew raja ampat very well and put together with the dive guides Fadley and elrit made the diving unforgettable and a trip I’ll never forget
The diving blow my mind wide open
Dive sites like
Manta ridge
Blue magic
Malissa’s garden have got to be up there with some of the best dive sites out there
The boat was beautiful and spotless
The food was very good the boat crew were all very friendly and never stopped
Would definitely recommend this company
From booking to getting dropped off at my hotel was 1st class
Thanks Fred for an unforgettable trip
I can’t wait to book another trip
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3 Mar 2019
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Hi Jay,
What a nice trip we had! I think I'm speaking for everybody when I say we had an amazing time!
Thank for coming and contributing with your positive vibe! It was a pleasure meeting you, Jay
Until next time!
// Hugo
Another epic dive trip. 10 day liverboard trip best of raja.
The food was excellent, the boat and rooms were very nice also clean and the diving was absolutely epic where things ran smooth from start to finish.
I would 100% recomend them for you next dive adventure. This was my second 10 day liverboard and will no doubt dive with them again in the future.
Cheers for another epic dive adventure.
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26 Apr 2019
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Thank you for your kind review, we're glad you enjoyed another trip with us and hope to see you back again one day.
Great dives with oceanic manta, giant sweet lips, reef sharks, scorpion fish and much more!
Fun group of divers on board and Fareez, Dion and Allo were fantastic guides.
Thanks all 🙏😀
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26 Apr 2019
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Thank you for your kind review, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back again one day.
Best dive sites in the world!!! The boat crew and dive guides are really professional and the food is delicious! I definitely come back and recommend everyone to go there👍🏻👌🏻
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26 Apr 2019
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Thank you for your kind review, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back again one day.
This was my first live aboard so it's impossible to compare with others but overall I found the experience with this company very positive. The boat itself is fairly basic so you have to be comfortable being in close quarters with your fellow guests but it is clean, there are plenty of seating options in two common areas and you can sleep outside to avoid the fairly cramped bunks. The food was plentiful and tasty without being outstanding. Raja Ampat is wonderful, we had fantastic diving.
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3 Mar 2019
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Hi Tom! Thanks for the review, it was fun having you with us!
Hope those manta encounters will have you craving for some more diving soon
Approachable and professional. The staff were both friendly and welcoming and my partner and I booked a 3 dive package. It has to go down as some of the best dive sites we have ever been to.
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22 Dec 2018
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Hey,
thank you for your great feedback,
Im glad you got some great dives and you are right this areas has one of the best diving
in the world especially when it comes to biodiversity.
I hope we will you both again very soon :)
cheers
Fred
Super friendly team and amazing service. They understand our wishes and make everything possible to realize them. Soon the roof top will be perfect for a beer after the dives i guess. The dive guides are professional and safety is perfect. Definetly recommand them.
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3 Dec 2018
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Hi Dream44587938269,
Thanks so much for your review, we are very happy to read that our team makes an effort for all your wishes to be realized.
We will be working on the dive centre over low season to hopefully open up the roof terrace for sunsets next year - it's definitely one of the best places in town to view it from.
We work hard with our guides to give everyone a fun and safe experience, and it's good to ready that you had such an experience.
We look forward to seeing you agai
I spent 5 days diving komodo national park with them on their day trips in Komodo. They have a day trip boat and a liveaboard in Komodo that does short 3-5 night trips exploring some of the best diving in Indonesia. Their dive center in Labuan Bajo is on the main street and it is easy to find. They, perhaps, are the only boat to offer a hot breakfast on day trips!! Lunch was vegetarian friendly. The day trip boat is very comfortable boat with bean bags with armrests!
Steve and Fran in the office are very helpful and answer all your questions promptly. Marcello is an excellent guide and after diving, strums the guitar and belts out a few classics to keep guests entertained. Other dive guides Robert and Hugo are also fantastic divers.
One improvement i can suggest is to modify the ladder as it can get a bit difficult to get back on the boat (the ladder is a bit vertical). Apart from that, no complaints.
I heard that they are building a budget liveaboard in Raja Ampat - need to find out more about it.
Very recommended
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15 Oct 2018
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Dear Dipen,
It was very nice to have you here diving in Komodo with us & we're happy you enjoyed your time.
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate when we get suggestions of how to improve.
If you're looking for a budget liveaboard in Raja Ampat you're more than welcome to contact us for more info.
Thank you so much, Hans for your care on the boat and under the water, and trying to bring us at Police corner ;). Let's do that nesxt time I will be in Komodo.
We did a 3 night 4 days liveabord in Komodo national park.
We had a blast the boat, crew, food, diving was outstanding. We are both dive instructors and have been a lot around the world and done many liveabord. This company is very special because of the amazing atmosphere on the boat. Robert the cruise manager made sure everyone had a great time and is also a great guide. We will for sure go with them again hopefully in Raja Ampat.
If you want to experience the best of Komodo this is the best option 💙
Can't thank the crew enough when they helped me to save my drone that almost crashed in the water.
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15 Oct 2018
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Thank you so much for those kind words, Pernilla :)
We had so much fun with you & henry here in Komodo!
Thank you so much for all the nice pictures you took of the boat too, they were awesome!!!
Come back soon again ;)
I booked a day of three DSDs in Komodo and had such a fantastic time that I did a second day of dives. Everyone was fantastic, and I highly recommend diving with them for any other beginners who want to dive in Komodo.
We had 3 amazing days diving in Komodo. This company and especially our guide Jello really took good care of us from the moment we stepped in to their office. The crew and the guids knows the waters really well and makes the atmosphere on the boat greate. The boat has good spaces for diving equipment and relaxing betwen the dives and the food on board is really good.
There is no other choise for my next time in Labuan Bajo
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15 Oct 2018
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Hi Rasmus!
Thank you for choosing us to show you the wonderful diving in Komodo! & We happy to hear that you really enjoyed your boat trip in Komodo with us! You're always welcome back again whenever you want to enjoy the best diving in Indonesia :D
First impression was really good! Welcoming staff and a very nice dive center in Labuan Bajo. These guys offers both budget liveaboard in Komodo & day trips. I went on a 1 day scuba diving boat trip in Komodo and had such an amazing day! Despite the early wake up call I was more than happy to get my coffee on the boat on our way into the scenic national park! I was so excited to experience the legendary Komodo diving! First dive was Crystal rock and I’ve never seen that much fish in one dive!! After the dive we had some snacks & fruits before the second dive which was almost as stunning as the first one. Lunch was plentiful and tasty, the staff was happy and helpful and I would definitely recommend this company to anybody that wants to go diving in Komodo, the best diving in Indonesia!
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15 Oct 2018
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Cheers Niklas!
We're delighted that you had a good time with us diving in Komodo!
You did truly get the best experience with the komodo diving that is in the north, we love those dive sites!
Hope to see you back soon, either in Komodo or why not try out the diving in raja ampat with us? ;)
We didn’t end up diving with them because it didn’t fit in our schedule, but when we went into the shop they were beyond helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. They almost were able to move the timing of a whole liveaboard trip for us! And they were definitely the most affordable on the strip of dive shops in Bajo. Give them a shot, we wish we had gone with them!
Being a diving instructor with 2000+ logged dives I'm not easily impressed but I just been on the best divetrip in ten years. Marcelo Wellarata turned out to be a great match as boddy and guide and showed the way on a perfect dive at e.g. Manta Point with 8 manta encounters. Went home with 24 minutes of brilliant manta video. Thanks Marcelo and all 👍😁
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15 Oct 2018
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Thanks Preben!
We're thrilled to hear that you had a good time with us!
24 minutes of manta footage sounds like it was a good dive, for sure!
I have been out with this company for two days and both days trips have been amazing! As I was not diving over a year, I did a refresher with Hugo (one of the guys who is running the business). He explained all important safety steps before the dive in a very authentic and thorough way. I can highly recommend this dive school and I hope to return soon to discover more the amazing Komodo National Park.
We had a one day three dives boat trip in the komodo Nationalpark. The guides gave very good briefings before the dives were open for questions and suggestions and created a relaxed atmosphere on the boat. All equipment was brand new, very comfortable and everything was brought to the boat prepared for diving by the staff. Breakfast, lunch and Snacks were good and enough for everyone. Can really recommend this diving school as it gas the same price AS the other diving schools in town.
Je laisse directement 5 étoiles ne serait-ce que pour le questionnaire de sécurité, l'équipe cool et accueillante ! Pour ma première plongée j'ai choisi ce décor de rêve et j'ai carrément apprécié les conseils du moniteur (Robert) et le temps qu'il a pris pour effectuer les vérifications, la supervision... Etc
Le bateau est aussi magnifique que bien agencé. On vous sert petit déjeuner, déjeuner et goûté avec boissons chaudes à volonté et possibilité de prendre soft et alcool (Bintang) en supplément.
Je garde à l'esprit la phrase moniteur:
On descend, on observe et on y laisse que des bulles ! Le reste c'est du fun !
Ça montre l'état d'esprit :)
Je recommande vivement,
Valentin
We took the introdiving course, and it was perfect. Our instructor helped in every step of the way, and in each of the dives we were able to see many beautiful things. The boat, the crew and the food were also awesome. Would recommend it 100%.
We spent a beautiful day in the Komodo National Park with this company. We did some great diving and snorkelling, and enjoyed the really comfortable boat and food. Marcello and Hugo showed us some great dive spots and unique creatures. The true beauty of Komodo lies underwater. It was a real adventure.
Excellent diving experience. Nice crew and trained professionals lead you to the best dive sites in komodo. I recommend this company to beginners and experts.
SO MUCH FUN! Spent 4 days on the day-boat and the staff, diving, FOOD and vibe was amazing. I felt safe and completely fulfilled with the dive sites we hit. Good for all levels of diving experience. This is my go-to dive center in Labuan Bajo.
A lovely boat, good food. Warm and wonderful staff. Jack Sparrow at the helm ( Marcelo). Great vibe, we made 3 dives and they know where to go to find your favorite” Ocean life”
We will be back next year for sure!
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2 Aug 2018
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Thank you very much Maite! It sure was a pleasure to have you with us! See you next year!
Every single person working there is amazing! Great atmosphere, brand new equipment. We did 3 fundives and I had a beautiful day, couldn't have wished for anything beter. 10/10 would recommend.
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23 Jul 2018
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Hey Timo,
Thank you for your review and we are very happy to hear that you had a good time with us on our boat.
We hope that we will see you again
Take care Timo :)
Cheers
Fred
We had the most amazing diving experience, diving in three amazing spots: Makasar Reef, Batu Bolong and Siaba Besar. We were very lucky with the sightings, getting to see 15 mantas on Makasar Reef and the biodiversity in Batu Bolong was stunning. Their dive master Marcelo is a super cool experienced guy, and he was always thinking on our safety first, a very important thing for us since we just recently got our Open Water courses.
Their boat has been recently renovated so everything is very new and they have plenty chill out zones to enjoy the views. All of their equipment is brand new, and the crew of the boat was always very helpful to get the gear on/off and help us out for anything. The food on board was also really really good.
To sum it up, I would definitely recommend this company for any sort of diving experience in the Labuan Bajo area!!!
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2 Aug 2018
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It was so fun to have you with us, Tomas & Macarena! We were so lucky with clear waters and 15 mantarays at manta point. Those shouts of joy when we came up from the dive was priceless. Enjoy the rest for your trip!
I arrived in Labuan Bajo and of course I wanted to go on a dive trip in Komodo National Park. I came in contact with this company and I had an amazing experience. The dive center is brand new and the boat is newly renovated.The crew and everyone who worked there was very professional and placed a lot of emphasis on safety. I really liked the manager Hugo, he was on the boat the whole time and kept up the good atmosphere and made sure that everyone was satisfied and had a good time.
Thank you and see you again soon!
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2 Aug 2018
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Thank you Bernard for your kind words! It was indeed an amazing day at sea here in Komodo! We're looking forward to seeing you again soon!
I´ve spent total of 3 days diving with with the boys and it was one of the best experiences in my life. The instructors really know where to take you to see the best underwater stuff and while not diving they very easy going and super nice to chat. Hugo is a funny guy and he makes the place even better. Another + point i a popcorn machine that they have :D I can only recommend to anyone who is interested in diving around Komodo island and wants to have great experience.
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16 Jul 2018
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Hi Jakub! It was a pleasure to have to here with us! We hope to see you back in the future!
Had a great day trip in Komodo! These guys are new in town but definitely knew what they were doing. They have been operating in raja ampat and the guides and crew were knowledgeable about the diving, currents and safety. I was positively surprised when I stepped on the boat. Very cozy and lots of space. (and the toilets gets 6 of 5 stars, haha) Had a great day in Komodo National Park, and booked one more day straight away!
I can Only say it was one of the best weeks of my life. Despite some technical setbacks that forced us to do some changes to the itinerary it was handled in a good way by the crew onboard. Good price, comfortable boat, great group, great food and some of the best diving in the world. I would definately choose them again in the future, perfect value for the money spent. Thank you for an amazing week in april of 2018... // Patrik
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10 May 2018
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Thank you for joining us, Patric! & thank you for those kind words, we're really pleased that you had a good time! We sure enjoyed having you onboard!
Myself and my girlfriend did a 7 day liveaboard in February and had the most amazing time imaginable. Aside from the phenomenal marine life and diving (the healthiest reefs we've ever seen, whales at sunset on our first night, more pygmys than you could shake a sturdy stick at, solar powered nudis, devil rays on multiple dives etc etc...) the boat and crew were really what made the trip special.
Great atmosphere on board, nice clean rooms and a phenomenal decking area at the top where we spent each night watching the sun set. Max was a great trip leader and guide and provided strong, informative briefings with a great focus on safety. The captain and boat crew were absolutely superb, amongst the best I have witnessed in many years diving in SE Asia. You never had to lift a finger (special thanks to Erik who sports the most glorious hair in Indonesia.) The food onboard was varied and plentiful, and as vegetarians each lunch and dinner the chef supplied as with a separate non meat dish which was always delicious!
Would highly recommend to anyone, big thanks to Fred for all your correspondence in organizing everything!C
I’ve dived all over the world and this was quite simply my best ever diving experience!
We completed more than the planned number of dives, each of which were awesome ... I’ve never experienced anything which comes even close! We changed route for safety reasons, which wasn’t a problem.
The crew were absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much trouble and any issues were sorted as quickly as possible. A great team, friendly, obliging, professional ... they actually made the trip the very best it could be.
On board food and drink was varied and plentiful ... they always asked if anyone needed any more and cooked this if needed. I’m a bit choosy in the food department ... so if I’m happy, most likely other folk will be too.
This is not a luxury vessel, as advised on the website ... it’s simply the best diving, on a liveaboard which has good food, fantastic staff and which is very good value for money. So much so, I’ve booked again for next year, I suppose that’s the best endorsement I can give.
I look forward to welcoming in the new year 2019 aboard this boat ... there was a fantastic atmosphere onboard for the whole trip and I’m sure it will be just as special next time.
I did a 7d/6n live aboard and loved every second of it! Really wish we had just booked the longer trip!
The Crew:
During our stay all members of the crew - not just the dive guides - were fantastic and friendly, which is so important. They were knowledgeable about the dive sites and passionate about the marine live that they must have spent so much time with. The dive crew gave great briefings, and they led a fantastic trip. Making sure everyone saw the best marine life possible. The boat crew were also great. A special shout out the Erik who drove our speed boat - great hair, big smile and so polite (ladies first!).
The atmosphere on the boat was great. Relaxed and friendly, but also professional. Max was a great guide, who could talk about marine life all night and had great eyes for spotting those weird macro critters.
Food & Accommodation:
The food was DELICIOUS! Everyone knows that diving makes you hungry, and we got more than enough food. A light breakfast before the first dive (cereal, toast), a larger breakfast (eggs, sausages, fried rice, fried noodles) after. I'm vegetarian and I was given a separate option on each meal (I felt a little guilty about the extra work for the chef, but it was so tasty!) Lunch after the second dive, snack after the third, then dinner later on.
All in all, it was a great trip, and we're already looking to book to dive around Misool with Mikunmba!
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17 Feb 2018
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Thank you, Lydia.
We're happy you enjoyed your time with us in Raja Ampat! We had a great time with you and you're more than welcome back!
Had a first class experience from start to finish! Fred the owner was very professional and helpful in helping me to plan and organise the trip. The crew on the boat, led by instructor Max were really helpful and friendly for the week I spent on their liveaboard, Ratu Laut. Finally, the diving in Raja Ampat is out of this world with an amazing selection of sea life and probably the best and healthiest coral you will see anywhere in the world! Would thoroughly recommend this company!
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17 Feb 2018
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Thank you for joining us on a diving trip in Raja Ampat, Mark!
We're happy to hear you had a good time and you're always welcome back anytime.
We did the New Years tour and it was an unforgettable trip:)!
The diving in raja was exceptionally good! For me it's the best diving area on the planet the coral triangle! Sites we visited like Melissa's garden , eagle rock, the passage , cape Kri and many more are most beautiful and no where else you can find this biodiversity on our planet 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 I love the diving in those 100% healthy stunning reefs there a lot but -
The diving with the guides makes that place even better! Their knowledge about raja and the divesites is very good! And fun fun fun! We had loads of it! Don't forget the extraordinary landscape of raja! -we visited view points like piaynemo wich let me still have goosebumps when I think about....
The food on board is basic but ok, in the morning bacon , eggs , noodles etc. bread or toast even Nutella if u like, Papaya and melon was standard , for lunch and dinner you get no fish on board! Chicken pork beef, in the beginning it was not that delicious for me but it get better and better day by day and finally it was very good stuff;)? afternoon snacks before night dive or just for sunset was also provided some days, like baked bananas with Nutella yummy 😋
Thanks for that memorable trip again to all of u - crew guides and owner! Cu again bintang time cheeers:)!
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17 Feb 2018
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Hi Kevin! Thank you for your review. The new years-trip is a trip we won't forget in some time... both because the good party, amazing diving, but also the unexpected problems we struggled with. However, we worked hard to find all solutions and we are very happy to hear that you are satisfied with everything and that you will come back one day to dive with us again! We are delighted to hear that you got to have an unforgettable birthday with us on the boat and on Arborek island with our friends
Did the 9 day Raja Ampat & Misool trip in Jan and had a blast. Best marine wildlife I've seen including Dolphins jumping around at the bow during start of the trip, Giant Mantas seen even from the boat, let alone numerous during dives and even a Hammerhead shark.
Boat works great for diving, equipment was in good shape and excellent fit. Dive guide very experienced and able to find also minute creatures like nudies although we sometimes got dropped in of set verses current.
Crew and guests proviced excellent, relaxed atmospher including a few great parties - -still remember coming back to boat after night dive looking like a rave party boat :)
Food was excellent both in terms of variety and quality. Very happy with the chef and provisions. VIdeographer offered great footage of trip - appreciated.
Would happily join again and will aim for visiting Komodo next time.
Keep it up guys!
Mikael
I have just returned from a 9 day liveaboard in Raja Ampat and Misool. Fred and all the staff on board went above and beyond to ensure the guests were well taken care of. The diving was sensational, after some initial ironing out of issues of groups dropping from the boat separately (after my reef hook was caught on a fellow guests BCD when we all dropped together and ripped their GoPro off - sorry Swen!) There were no problems.
Special mention should also go to Fred and their amazing chef. I advised them in advance of my dietary requirements (vegan) and they were great, immediately asking me what I like to eat and what they could order/stock to ensure I was well fed. The chef was amazing made sure that I always had something delicious, healthy and high protein to eat (so much tempe and tofu - my favourite!!). I even got my own special meals that were stared at with envious eyes by fellow guests wishing they could eat what I had 😝
You're guaranteed to have a great time diving with this company - I'm already thinking about when I can return 🙄
I consider myself very fortunate, having been on the boat 'Ratu Laut' for the recent 19-days-Expedition from Flores to Raja Ampat.
Ratu Laut is a bit of an older lady with character and a lot of peculiar charme - a lovely, lovely boat!
The crew on the boat is one of the best I have ever seen on liveaboards - they are all superb! Very friendly guys, always very attentive, and they all do a mega fantastic, outstanding job.
The food was always very tasty and delicious, both indonesian and international dishes (think I had some of the best Carbonara of my life on the boat!) Gusti the chef did an incredible job, catering for the whole boat for three weeks and even with very limited supplies due to very remote areas - he still managed to put in a lot of variety.
The diving was just amazing! Incredible encounters from Mola Mola, Thresher shark, Hammerheads, Mantas, Makro-deluxe and fish soups :)) A huge thank you to all of the dive guides - very professional, safe and excellently guided dives.
Also Fred, the owner of the boat, had joined us for some parts of the trip, he's a very entertaining person and has a huge knowledge of the area :)
For all those, who are looking for some extra luxury, warm towels and golden taps - This boat might not be the best choice for you... For those, who want to have the time of their lives - that's your boat!
I spent approximately 3 weeks crossing from Raja Ampat to Komodo. Probably the best dive trip I have ever done. Beautiful and remote scenery, incredible diving, hardworking crew, and great price. Highly recommend!
These guys are a great bunch to dive with. Good knowledge of the Raja Ampat reefs with great guides whether you like the big stuff or macro. Would definitely recommend.
Un ottimo compromesso tra prezzo e barca. La barca è semplice ma comoda e molto pulita, la crew è fantastica, tutto il personale molto disponibile. I luoghi ovviamente sono pazzeschi. Bellissime immersioni
I joined Ratu Laut for a 10 day trip to Misool and the central Dampier area. It was spectacular. We had mixed visibility in the south but still encountered Oceanic Manta Rays, Mobulas, hunting Grey Reef, Leopard and Epellette sharks and loads of small critters. The central Dampire region that I had visited several years previously was the highlight for me again though, with Pontoi pigmy sea horses, dozens of Oceanic Mantas, Reef Mantas, schooling Mobula rays and huge schools of pelagic fish. The dive site Blue Magic is simply amazing.
As for the boat it self, I thought it was the ideal platform to dive and see Raja from. The trip was comparatively cheap for a live aboard in Raja Ampat but we had air conditioning, great and plentiful local food, fresh fruit and the Indonesian crew were simply fantastic, brilliant fun and were a highlight of the trip. I often have problems eating on live aboard trips due to some dietary issues but I was catered for fantastically and actually put weight on.
It was so good I returned a few months later to join the expedition trip across the Banda sea to Komodo. It was another superb trip where we encountered so much I can't list it all, but the highlight must be the whale shark:D
Thank you Fred and the crew, I'm looking forward to seeing you all again this winter:D
Nice team, great boat and so much fun...
The food was nice, diving always pretty good... Unforgettable experience in raja ampat ! Come and join !
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29 Oct 2017
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It's was lovely to have you Kira! And so fun you decided you join one more 10 days-trip with us in Raja Ampat! Take care and we'll hopefully see you again! // Justin B
We did one liveabroad in Raja Ampat, which was super amazing. The stuff were very friendly and professional. The food was decent. The diving were unbelievable. It’s not that expensive, so much easier for more people to afford this wonderful tour. Good luck, Fred!
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21 Oct 2017
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We're happy we had the pleasure of having you on board our boat! You're always welcome back, Lisa!
The week long Raja Ampat trip I took included some of the most mind blowing dives I have been on in the last 10 years. The vibe aboard is laid back, the guides know the reefs and tailor the dives to your ability.
Brilliant flashpacker liveaboard with great vibe onboard and wonderful diving. Fred does an amazing job in delivering a great experience. 100% recommended.
Daniel
With a brand new boat that comes with skillful chef that can cook many different types of cuisines,alongside with amazing guide makes the experience really worth it. Definitely will come again on the next trip
Moo
A splendid 7 day trip on a budget boat with super nice deal! Went to south, central and north of komodo island The crew was friendly and helpful Food and snacks was super amazing, Dive equipment works splendid! Dive was super challenging and fun! Definitely goin with them again!
Svetlana
We had a diving trip around Komodo National Park and it was awesome!! The whole process starting from the registration was handled super smooth and professional. Dive equipment, the boat, all sheets/towels etc were brand new. Very professional and fun crew as well: from the captain to the chef, both local and expat pet of the crew was a ton of fun, friendly and helpful. We felt well taken care of and super safe when it came to diving as well. And the route was stunning: we were able to visit the most beatiful places, both on land and underwater. Saw Komodo dragons, mantas, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and everything you can imagine! Everything was catered to our needs and wants. If we wanted to change the route slightly or do the same dive site twice the team found ways to change plans and do it for us. Thank you so much guys! We are SO coming back. Next boat trip will be with you 100% Honestly, one of the best experiences in my life. ❤️
Scott
I am a PADI Instructor and dove with these guys in Komodo in December 2019 and also did 2 liveabord trips with them in Raja Ampat/Misool in January having the absolute best time!! The staff, food, boat, guides, briefings, schedule flexibility, safety equipment, knowledge, gear, eagerness to explore and go off the beaten track is second to none and can't wait to come back when this whole pandemic eases. Look no further...5 star service and fun all round in the most incredible dive locations in Asia 😊
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Thank you for your review Anthony. We surely had a blast sharing time with you and hope to welcome you back in 2021. Happy bubbles Robert
Jessica
É stato tutto perfetto! La crew la barca e pure il tempo era tutto top... Non trovi niente di migliore! Ho passato una settimana meravigliosa con Robert e co.! Grazie mille ancora di tutto ritornerò al 100%
Debra
The boat had everything I needed, and the diving was just AWESOME! I can get uncomfortable in strong currents, but the diving personel was very professional and supporting which made me go through those strong current dives and enjoy them.
Ben
The boat, crew, and guides were all fantastic. I hope to join them again in Komodo or Raja Ampat.
Cyrus
We traveled to Labuan Bajo to dive the Komodo Islands, and these guys set us up with everything that we needed – gear, a VERY knowledgeable crew, and an excellent boat to take us to epic reefs. We loved talking with Taylor and Matthias, they are both extremely helpful and made sure that our experience was top-notch. If you're considering diving with them, don't hesistate. These guys are pros and they can take care of your liveaboard needs very well, from gear to reading currents to knowing exactly where to dive, where not to dive, and feeding you like a champ onboard. If I could give them 10 stars I would. No doubt.
Matthieu
I had a very good experience around Komodo Island. I did the 4 days/3 nights trip with 12 dives, komodo dragons and flying foxes. Overall a really good experience, nice staff, good food, nice dive sites.
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Hi Matthieu, Thanks for your review and it was great ti have you onboard. Glad you enjoyed the trip :) Thanks
Weasel
We did a 4D/3N Liveaboard in the Komodo National Park and combined it with the Advanced Open Water course. We had an absolute great trip! The diving was beautiful, the boat was very nice (popcorn machine!) and comfortable, the food was great, the staff was awesome and our instructor Mathias did a great job with us getting our AOW certificate!
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Hi, Thanks for your great review, the liveaboard is the perfect place to do your advanced course and we're glad you enjoyed it. Well done for passing :) Thanks
Ally
Every part of this 3day/2night trip was amazing. The staff, the food, and of course the diving was phenomenal!! Wish I would’ve scheduled a longer trip! Awesome company!
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Hi, Thanks for your review! Glad you enjoyed the trip, you'll have to come back for a longer one next time. Thanks
Florian
Just finished a 3 days 2 nights trip and everything was great, the food and snacks after each dives, the sun decks, the brand new equipment and the professional staff. Thanks to everyone for this awesome trip!
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Hi Florian, Thanks for your kind review, we're glad you enjoyed your time with us. Hopefully we see you again soon. Thanks
Debra
We dived as a family of 6 in the Komodo park area on a live aboard for 3N/4D.It was incredible! The pre dive organisation with Steve and Fransceca was very helpful and they replied promptly. The dive team, headed by Robert, was amazing. They were informative about each dive and very organised. Gee our group dive guide was fantastic. He made us feel safe and controlled the dive from start to finish. They are enviromently aware and strict with not damaging the dive area. The boat staff were very polite and efficient. The food was great and plenty of it. We would recommend a live aboard to dive this area. Thanks for a great memory.
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Hi, It was great to have you diving with us and that you enjoyed it so much. Hopefully see you again in Komodo or Raja. Thanks
Grunwaldski
I did 4 days of day diving the north and central Komodo. I had a private guide most of the days and the other days was with max 2 other guests. The dive briefings were excellent. They were well detailed and always with safety in mind. Diving wise they made sure you got the maximum of what was possible in duration and were well aware of the conditions at the different dive sites. All and all i can only recommend diving with them. So dive with this family. Whether it is in Komodo or Raja Ampat. On a liveaboard or a day trip
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Hi, It's nice when it works out like that and you get your own private guide. We're really happy you enjoyed your time with us so thanks for the review. Thanks
Lawrence
awesome live board and day trips. Komodo is a dream spot and this is the way to do it. Great food and team!!
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Thanks for the feedback, we really enjoyed having you onboard. Thanks
Jibi
We were onboard for 4 days, cannot recommend it enough. Fantastic dives with sharks, manta rays and turtles! The crew were very friendly and helpful providing a 5 stars service: they took care of absolutely everything, setting up the equipment, carrying it for us, providing plenty of refreshments and food throughout the journey.
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Hi guys, Great to hear that you enjoyed your trip so much with us :) Raja Ampat next? Thanks
Thiago
Steve was fantastic with our booking process and the experience with the Liveaboard in Komodo was u forgettable !
Reakce Diving:
Hi, thanks for the feedback and we're happy you had such a good time. Thanks
Karsten
We have been on a Three Days trip at the komodo national Park. We wehre Lucky to enjoy 9 marvellous Dives. To our favour we had one guide, Robert, for the two of us. Therfor we had a very personal guidance with Lots of experiances. Professionell, polite and reliable. We loved it.
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Thanks for your review Karsten, we're glad you and Ralf enjoyed your time with us. See you in Raja Ampat next time.
Nicole
We really enjoy diving with them. The equipment was new and really good and they there were really friendly. I recommend diving if them!
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Hi Nicole, thanks for your kind review, we had a great time with you guys too and hope to see you again sometime.
Tethys
Itinéraire de plongée au top, personnel aux petits soins, excellente cuisine!!!Le bateau est certe un peu vétustes mais il est beaucoup moins cher que les autres et tout à fait focntionnel.. donc pourquoi s'en priver???
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Thank you for your kind review, we're glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back again one day.
Ulrik
Great boat, with very friendly crew, nice food ( only drawback is that they don´t serve fish or seafood), experienced and cool dive masters/intructor.
Reakce Diving:
Thank you for your kind review, we're glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back again one day. We don't serve fish because we cannot guarantee it has been caught sustainably - we hope you understand that it's important to us to protect the beautiful areas we operate in. Thanks again.
Cali
Just got off of a 7 day liveaboard and it was definitely the most fun we've had on any of our travels! Diving three to four times a day in Raja Ampat, we saw countless things! Oceanic mantas, reef mantas, schools of barracudas, Sweet lips, pigmy seahorses, devil rays, cuddlefish, giant trevalis, Napoleon wrasses, walking sharks, wobbegong sharks, black tip, grey reef, and white tip sharks! And so much more! Thanks for a fun week of scuba diving and adventures! If anyone is in West Papua and are divers, check them out and do one of their liveaboard! Would love to come back in the future, possibly for more days!
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Thank you for you review mate. I’m glad you had a good time with us and You are more than welcome to come and dive with us again :)
Jessie
I did the 10 day Best of Raja Amparo trip - it was truly amazing! Our communication beforehand with the owner, Fred, was great. He was really helpful and answered all of our questions. The diving is unbelievably good, with everything from macro to giants. The guides all tried extremely hard to find things us and made sure everyone got to see them. The boat itself was clean, far more comfortable than I anticipated and I slept like a baby. The AC worked well in the room and there’s nice touches of a side to place your things, lamps and sockets in there. Rob, our cruise director, was amazing - he managed to work the schedule so as we didn’t have to do the long crossings in bad weather and also got to enjoy some land based activities as well. Thanks Rob! Another thing I LOVED was the passion that was shown for the environment and the briefings for all divers to be responsible underwater and on the boat too! I will be doing another liveaboard with this company in the future.
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Thank you for your kind review, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back again one day.
Jay
Wow what a trip to and what a way to start 2019 Raja Ampat was an unreal 10 nights in paradise Nothing but good things to say From getting picked up to getting back to sorong was 1st class Very clued up dive director in hugo knew raja ampat very well and put together with the dive guides Fadley and elrit made the diving unforgettable and a trip I’ll never forget The diving blow my mind wide open Dive sites like Manta ridge Blue magic Malissa’s garden have got to be up there with some of the best dive sites out there The boat was beautiful and spotless The food was very good the boat crew were all very friendly and never stopped Would definitely recommend this company From booking to getting dropped off at my hotel was 1st class Thanks Fred for an unforgettable trip I can’t wait to book another trip
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Hi Jay, What a nice trip we had! I think I'm speaking for everybody when I say we had an amazing time! Thank for coming and contributing with your positive vibe! It was a pleasure meeting you, Jay Until next time! // Hugo
Jessica
Another epic dive trip. 10 day liverboard trip best of raja. The food was excellent, the boat and rooms were very nice also clean and the diving was absolutely epic where things ran smooth from start to finish. I would 100% recomend them for you next dive adventure. This was my second 10 day liverboard and will no doubt dive with them again in the future. Cheers for another epic dive adventure.
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Thank you for your kind review, we're glad you enjoyed another trip with us and hope to see you back again one day.
Mark
Great dives with oceanic manta, giant sweet lips, reef sharks, scorpion fish and much more! Fun group of divers on board and Fareez, Dion and Allo were fantastic guides. Thanks all 🙏😀
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Thank you for your kind review, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back again one day.
Jim
Best dive sites in the world!!! The boat crew and dive guides are really professional and the food is delicious! I definitely come back and recommend everyone to go there👍🏻👌🏻
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Thank you for your kind review, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back again one day.
Tom
This was my first live aboard so it's impossible to compare with others but overall I found the experience with this company very positive. The boat itself is fairly basic so you have to be comfortable being in close quarters with your fellow guests but it is clean, there are plenty of seating options in two common areas and you can sleep outside to avoid the fairly cramped bunks. The food was plentiful and tasty without being outstanding. Raja Ampat is wonderful, we had fantastic diving.
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Hi Tom! Thanks for the review, it was fun having you with us! Hope those manta encounters will have you craving for some more diving soon
Brett
Approachable and professional. The staff were both friendly and welcoming and my partner and I booked a 3 dive package. It has to go down as some of the best dive sites we have ever been to.
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Hey, thank you for your great feedback, Im glad you got some great dives and you are right this areas has one of the best diving in the world especially when it comes to biodiversity. I hope we will you both again very soon :) cheers Fred
David
Super friendly team and amazing service. They understand our wishes and make everything possible to realize them. Soon the roof top will be perfect for a beer after the dives i guess. The dive guides are professional and safety is perfect. Definetly recommand them.
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Hi Dream44587938269, Thanks so much for your review, we are very happy to read that our team makes an effort for all your wishes to be realized. We will be working on the dive centre over low season to hopefully open up the roof terrace for sunsets next year - it's definitely one of the best places in town to view it from. We work hard with our guides to give everyone a fun and safe experience, and it's good to ready that you had such an experience. We look forward to seeing you agai
Dipen
I spent 5 days diving komodo national park with them on their day trips in Komodo. They have a day trip boat and a liveaboard in Komodo that does short 3-5 night trips exploring some of the best diving in Indonesia. Their dive center in Labuan Bajo is on the main street and it is easy to find. They, perhaps, are the only boat to offer a hot breakfast on day trips!! Lunch was vegetarian friendly. The day trip boat is very comfortable boat with bean bags with armrests! Steve and Fran in the office are very helpful and answer all your questions promptly. Marcello is an excellent guide and after diving, strums the guitar and belts out a few classics to keep guests entertained. Other dive guides Robert and Hugo are also fantastic divers. One improvement i can suggest is to modify the ladder as it can get a bit difficult to get back on the boat (the ladder is a bit vertical). Apart from that, no complaints. I heard that they are building a budget liveaboard in Raja Ampat - need to find out more about it. Very recommended
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Dear Dipen, It was very nice to have you here diving in Komodo with us & we're happy you enjoyed your time. Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate when we get suggestions of how to improve. If you're looking for a budget liveaboard in Raja Ampat you're more than welcome to contact us for more info.
Anna
Thank you so much, Hans for your care on the boat and under the water, and trying to bring us at Police corner ;). Let's do that nesxt time I will be in Komodo.
Pernilla
We did a 3 night 4 days liveabord in Komodo national park. We had a blast the boat, crew, food, diving was outstanding. We are both dive instructors and have been a lot around the world and done many liveabord. This company is very special because of the amazing atmosphere on the boat. Robert the cruise manager made sure everyone had a great time and is also a great guide. We will for sure go with them again hopefully in Raja Ampat. If you want to experience the best of Komodo this is the best option 💙 Can't thank the crew enough when they helped me to save my drone that almost crashed in the water.
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Thank you so much for those kind words, Pernilla :) We had so much fun with you & henry here in Komodo! Thank you so much for all the nice pictures you took of the boat too, they were awesome!!! Come back soon again ;)
Ashpigel
I booked a day of three DSDs in Komodo and had such a fantastic time that I did a second day of dives. Everyone was fantastic, and I highly recommend diving with them for any other beginners who want to dive in Komodo.
Rasmus
We had 3 amazing days diving in Komodo. This company and especially our guide Jello really took good care of us from the moment we stepped in to their office. The crew and the guids knows the waters really well and makes the atmosphere on the boat greate. The boat has good spaces for diving equipment and relaxing betwen the dives and the food on board is really good. There is no other choise for my next time in Labuan Bajo
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Hi Rasmus! Thank you for choosing us to show you the wonderful diving in Komodo! & We happy to hear that you really enjoyed your boat trip in Komodo with us! You're always welcome back again whenever you want to enjoy the best diving in Indonesia :D
Niklas
First impression was really good! Welcoming staff and a very nice dive center in Labuan Bajo. These guys offers both budget liveaboard in Komodo & day trips. I went on a 1 day scuba diving boat trip in Komodo and had such an amazing day! Despite the early wake up call I was more than happy to get my coffee on the boat on our way into the scenic national park! I was so excited to experience the legendary Komodo diving! First dive was Crystal rock and I’ve never seen that much fish in one dive!! After the dive we had some snacks & fruits before the second dive which was almost as stunning as the first one. Lunch was plentiful and tasty, the staff was happy and helpful and I would definitely recommend this company to anybody that wants to go diving in Komodo, the best diving in Indonesia!
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Cheers Niklas! We're delighted that you had a good time with us diving in Komodo! You did truly get the best experience with the komodo diving that is in the north, we love those dive sites! Hope to see you back soon, either in Komodo or why not try out the diving in raja ampat with us? ;)
Anne
We didn’t end up diving with them because it didn’t fit in our schedule, but when we went into the shop they were beyond helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. They almost were able to move the timing of a whole liveaboard trip for us! And they were definitely the most affordable on the strip of dive shops in Bajo. Give them a shot, we wish we had gone with them!
Preben
Being a diving instructor with 2000+ logged dives I'm not easily impressed but I just been on the best divetrip in ten years. Marcelo Wellarata turned out to be a great match as boddy and guide and showed the way on a perfect dive at e.g. Manta Point with 8 manta encounters. Went home with 24 minutes of brilliant manta video. Thanks Marcelo and all 👍😁
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Thanks Preben! We're thrilled to hear that you had a good time with us! 24 minutes of manta footage sounds like it was a good dive, for sure!
Meghan
I have been out with this company for two days and both days trips have been amazing! As I was not diving over a year, I did a refresher with Hugo (one of the guys who is running the business). He explained all important safety steps before the dive in a very authentic and thorough way. I can highly recommend this dive school and I hope to return soon to discover more the amazing Komodo National Park.
Odin
We had a one day three dives boat trip in the komodo Nationalpark. The guides gave very good briefings before the dives were open for questions and suggestions and created a relaxed atmosphere on the boat. All equipment was brand new, very comfortable and everything was brought to the boat prepared for diving by the staff. Breakfast, lunch and Snacks were good and enough for everyone. Can really recommend this diving school as it gas the same price AS the other diving schools in town.
Valentin
Je laisse directement 5 étoiles ne serait-ce que pour le questionnaire de sécurité, l'équipe cool et accueillante ! Pour ma première plongée j'ai choisi ce décor de rêve et j'ai carrément apprécié les conseils du moniteur (Robert) et le temps qu'il a pris pour effectuer les vérifications, la supervision... Etc Le bateau est aussi magnifique que bien agencé. On vous sert petit déjeuner, déjeuner et goûté avec boissons chaudes à volonté et possibilité de prendre soft et alcool (Bintang) en supplément. Je garde à l'esprit la phrase moniteur: On descend, on observe et on y laisse que des bulles ! Le reste c'est du fun ! Ça montre l'état d'esprit :) Je recommande vivement, Valentin
Albert
We took the introdiving course, and it was perfect. Our instructor helped in every step of the way, and in each of the dives we were able to see many beautiful things. The boat, the crew and the food were also awesome. Would recommend it 100%.
Pinnacle
We spent a beautiful day in the Komodo National Park with this company. We did some great diving and snorkelling, and enjoyed the really comfortable boat and food. Marcello and Hugo showed us some great dive spots and unique creatures. The true beauty of Komodo lies underwater. It was a real adventure.
Alexander
Excellent diving experience. Nice crew and trained professionals lead you to the best dive sites in komodo. I recommend this company to beginners and experts.
Joe
SO MUCH FUN! Spent 4 days on the day-boat and the staff, diving, FOOD and vibe was amazing. I felt safe and completely fulfilled with the dive sites we hit. Good for all levels of diving experience. This is my go-to dive center in Labuan Bajo.
Maite
A lovely boat, good food. Warm and wonderful staff. Jack Sparrow at the helm ( Marcelo). Great vibe, we made 3 dives and they know where to go to find your favorite” Ocean life” We will be back next year for sure!
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Thank you very much Maite! It sure was a pleasure to have you with us! See you next year!
Timo
Every single person working there is amazing! Great atmosphere, brand new equipment. We did 3 fundives and I had a beautiful day, couldn't have wished for anything beter. 10/10 would recommend.
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Hey Timo, Thank you for your review and we are very happy to hear that you had a good time with us on our boat. We hope that we will see you again Take care Timo :) Cheers Fred
Tomás
We had the most amazing diving experience, diving in three amazing spots: Makasar Reef, Batu Bolong and Siaba Besar. We were very lucky with the sightings, getting to see 15 mantas on Makasar Reef and the biodiversity in Batu Bolong was stunning. Their dive master Marcelo is a super cool experienced guy, and he was always thinking on our safety first, a very important thing for us since we just recently got our Open Water courses. Their boat has been recently renovated so everything is very new and they have plenty chill out zones to enjoy the views. All of their equipment is brand new, and the crew of the boat was always very helpful to get the gear on/off and help us out for anything. The food on board was also really really good. To sum it up, I would definitely recommend this company for any sort of diving experience in the Labuan Bajo area!!!
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It was so fun to have you with us, Tomas & Macarena! We were so lucky with clear waters and 15 mantarays at manta point. Those shouts of joy when we came up from the dive was priceless. Enjoy the rest for your trip!
Bernard
I arrived in Labuan Bajo and of course I wanted to go on a dive trip in Komodo National Park. I came in contact with this company and I had an amazing experience. The dive center is brand new and the boat is newly renovated.The crew and everyone who worked there was very professional and placed a lot of emphasis on safety. I really liked the manager Hugo, he was on the boat the whole time and kept up the good atmosphere and made sure that everyone was satisfied and had a good time. Thank you and see you again soon!
Reakce Diving:
Thank you Bernard for your kind words! It was indeed an amazing day at sea here in Komodo! We're looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Jakub
I´ve spent total of 3 days diving with with the boys and it was one of the best experiences in my life. The instructors really know where to take you to see the best underwater stuff and while not diving they very easy going and super nice to chat. Hugo is a funny guy and he makes the place even better. Another + point i a popcorn machine that they have :D I can only recommend to anyone who is interested in diving around Komodo island and wants to have great experience.
Reakce Diving:
Hi Jakub! It was a pleasure to have to here with us! We hope to see you back in the future!
Bryant
Had a great day trip in Komodo! These guys are new in town but definitely knew what they were doing. They have been operating in raja ampat and the guides and crew were knowledgeable about the diving, currents and safety. I was positively surprised when I stepped on the boat. Very cozy and lots of space. (and the toilets gets 6 of 5 stars, haha) Had a great day in Komodo National Park, and booked one more day straight away!
Patric
I can Only say it was one of the best weeks of my life. Despite some technical setbacks that forced us to do some changes to the itinerary it was handled in a good way by the crew onboard. Good price, comfortable boat, great group, great food and some of the best diving in the world. I would definately choose them again in the future, perfect value for the money spent. Thank you for an amazing week in april of 2018... // Patrik
Reakce Diving:
Thank you for joining us, Patric! & thank you for those kind words, we're really pleased that you had a good time! We sure enjoyed having you onboard!
Ewan
Myself and my girlfriend did a 7 day liveaboard in February and had the most amazing time imaginable. Aside from the phenomenal marine life and diving (the healthiest reefs we've ever seen, whales at sunset on our first night, more pygmys than you could shake a sturdy stick at, solar powered nudis, devil rays on multiple dives etc etc...) the boat and crew were really what made the trip special. Great atmosphere on board, nice clean rooms and a phenomenal decking area at the top where we spent each night watching the sun set. Max was a great trip leader and guide and provided strong, informative briefings with a great focus on safety. The captain and boat crew were absolutely superb, amongst the best I have witnessed in many years diving in SE Asia. You never had to lift a finger (special thanks to Erik who sports the most glorious hair in Indonesia.) The food onboard was varied and plentiful, and as vegetarians each lunch and dinner the chef supplied as with a separate non meat dish which was always delicious! Would highly recommend to anyone, big thanks to Fred for all your correspondence in organizing everything!C
Shawn
I’ve dived all over the world and this was quite simply my best ever diving experience! We completed more than the planned number of dives, each of which were awesome ... I’ve never experienced anything which comes even close! We changed route for safety reasons, which wasn’t a problem. The crew were absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much trouble and any issues were sorted as quickly as possible. A great team, friendly, obliging, professional ... they actually made the trip the very best it could be. On board food and drink was varied and plentiful ... they always asked if anyone needed any more and cooked this if needed. I’m a bit choosy in the food department ... so if I’m happy, most likely other folk will be too. This is not a luxury vessel, as advised on the website ... it’s simply the best diving, on a liveaboard which has good food, fantastic staff and which is very good value for money. So much so, I’ve booked again for next year, I suppose that’s the best endorsement I can give. I look forward to welcoming in the new year 2019 aboard this boat ... there was a fantastic atmosphere onboard for the whole trip and I’m sure it will be just as special next time.
Lydia
I did a 7d/6n live aboard and loved every second of it! Really wish we had just booked the longer trip! The Crew: During our stay all members of the crew - not just the dive guides - were fantastic and friendly, which is so important. They were knowledgeable about the dive sites and passionate about the marine live that they must have spent so much time with. The dive crew gave great briefings, and they led a fantastic trip. Making sure everyone saw the best marine life possible. The boat crew were also great. A special shout out the Erik who drove our speed boat - great hair, big smile and so polite (ladies first!). The atmosphere on the boat was great. Relaxed and friendly, but also professional. Max was a great guide, who could talk about marine life all night and had great eyes for spotting those weird macro critters. Food & Accommodation: The food was DELICIOUS! Everyone knows that diving makes you hungry, and we got more than enough food. A light breakfast before the first dive (cereal, toast), a larger breakfast (eggs, sausages, fried rice, fried noodles) after. I'm vegetarian and I was given a separate option on each meal (I felt a little guilty about the extra work for the chef, but it was so tasty!) Lunch after the second dive, snack after the third, then dinner later on. All in all, it was a great trip, and we're already looking to book to dive around Misool with Mikunmba!
Reakce Diving:
Thank you, Lydia. We're happy you enjoyed your time with us in Raja Ampat! We had a great time with you and you're more than welcome back!
Mark
Had a first class experience from start to finish! Fred the owner was very professional and helpful in helping me to plan and organise the trip. The crew on the boat, led by instructor Max were really helpful and friendly for the week I spent on their liveaboard, Ratu Laut. Finally, the diving in Raja Ampat is out of this world with an amazing selection of sea life and probably the best and healthiest coral you will see anywhere in the world! Would thoroughly recommend this company!
Reakce Diving:
Thank you for joining us on a diving trip in Raja Ampat, Mark! We're happy to hear you had a good time and you're always welcome back anytime.
Kevin
We did the New Years tour and it was an unforgettable trip:)! The diving in raja was exceptionally good! For me it's the best diving area on the planet the coral triangle! Sites we visited like Melissa's garden , eagle rock, the passage , cape Kri and many more are most beautiful and no where else you can find this biodiversity on our planet 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 I love the diving in those 100% healthy stunning reefs there a lot but - The diving with the guides makes that place even better! Their knowledge about raja and the divesites is very good! And fun fun fun! We had loads of it! Don't forget the extraordinary landscape of raja! -we visited view points like piaynemo wich let me still have goosebumps when I think about.... The food on board is basic but ok, in the morning bacon , eggs , noodles etc. bread or toast even Nutella if u like, Papaya and melon was standard , for lunch and dinner you get no fish on board! Chicken pork beef, in the beginning it was not that delicious for me but it get better and better day by day and finally it was very good stuff;)? afternoon snacks before night dive or just for sunset was also provided some days, like baked bananas with Nutella yummy 😋 Thanks for that memorable trip again to all of u - crew guides and owner! Cu again bintang time cheeers:)!
Reakce Diving:
Hi Kevin! Thank you for your review. The new years-trip is a trip we won't forget in some time... both because the good party, amazing diving, but also the unexpected problems we struggled with. However, we worked hard to find all solutions and we are very happy to hear that you are satisfied with everything and that you will come back one day to dive with us again! We are delighted to hear that you got to have an unforgettable birthday with us on the boat and on Arborek island with our friends
Mikael
Did the 9 day Raja Ampat & Misool trip in Jan and had a blast. Best marine wildlife I've seen including Dolphins jumping around at the bow during start of the trip, Giant Mantas seen even from the boat, let alone numerous during dives and even a Hammerhead shark. Boat works great for diving, equipment was in good shape and excellent fit. Dive guide very experienced and able to find also minute creatures like nudies although we sometimes got dropped in of set verses current. Crew and guests proviced excellent, relaxed atmospher including a few great parties - -still remember coming back to boat after night dive looking like a rave party boat :) Food was excellent both in terms of variety and quality. Very happy with the chef and provisions. VIdeographer offered great footage of trip - appreciated. Would happily join again and will aim for visiting Komodo next time. Keep it up guys! Mikael
Laila
I have just returned from a 9 day liveaboard in Raja Ampat and Misool. Fred and all the staff on board went above and beyond to ensure the guests were well taken care of. The diving was sensational, after some initial ironing out of issues of groups dropping from the boat separately (after my reef hook was caught on a fellow guests BCD when we all dropped together and ripped their GoPro off - sorry Swen!) There were no problems. Special mention should also go to Fred and their amazing chef. I advised them in advance of my dietary requirements (vegan) and they were great, immediately asking me what I like to eat and what they could order/stock to ensure I was well fed. The chef was amazing made sure that I always had something delicious, healthy and high protein to eat (so much tempe and tofu - my favourite!!). I even got my own special meals that were stared at with envious eyes by fellow guests wishing they could eat what I had 😝 You're guaranteed to have a great time diving with this company - I'm already thinking about when I can return 🙄
Brad
I consider myself very fortunate, having been on the boat 'Ratu Laut' for the recent 19-days-Expedition from Flores to Raja Ampat. Ratu Laut is a bit of an older lady with character and a lot of peculiar charme - a lovely, lovely boat! The crew on the boat is one of the best I have ever seen on liveaboards - they are all superb! Very friendly guys, always very attentive, and they all do a mega fantastic, outstanding job. The food was always very tasty and delicious, both indonesian and international dishes (think I had some of the best Carbonara of my life on the boat!) Gusti the chef did an incredible job, catering for the whole boat for three weeks and even with very limited supplies due to very remote areas - he still managed to put in a lot of variety. The diving was just amazing! Incredible encounters from Mola Mola, Thresher shark, Hammerheads, Mantas, Makro-deluxe and fish soups :)) A huge thank you to all of the dive guides - very professional, safe and excellently guided dives. Also Fred, the owner of the boat, had joined us for some parts of the trip, he's a very entertaining person and has a huge knowledge of the area :) For all those, who are looking for some extra luxury, warm towels and golden taps - This boat might not be the best choice for you... For those, who want to have the time of their lives - that's your boat!
Nicholas
I spent approximately 3 weeks crossing from Raja Ampat to Komodo. Probably the best dive trip I have ever done. Beautiful and remote scenery, incredible diving, hardworking crew, and great price. Highly recommend!
Gareth
These guys are a great bunch to dive with. Good knowledge of the Raja Ampat reefs with great guides whether you like the big stuff or macro. Would definitely recommend.
Viaggi
Un ottimo compromesso tra prezzo e barca. La barca è semplice ma comoda e molto pulita, la crew è fantastica, tutto il personale molto disponibile. I luoghi ovviamente sono pazzeschi. Bellissime immersioni
George
I joined Ratu Laut for a 10 day trip to Misool and the central Dampier area. It was spectacular. We had mixed visibility in the south but still encountered Oceanic Manta Rays, Mobulas, hunting Grey Reef, Leopard and Epellette sharks and loads of small critters. The central Dampire region that I had visited several years previously was the highlight for me again though, with Pontoi pigmy sea horses, dozens of Oceanic Mantas, Reef Mantas, schooling Mobula rays and huge schools of pelagic fish. The dive site Blue Magic is simply amazing. As for the boat it self, I thought it was the ideal platform to dive and see Raja from. The trip was comparatively cheap for a live aboard in Raja Ampat but we had air conditioning, great and plentiful local food, fresh fruit and the Indonesian crew were simply fantastic, brilliant fun and were a highlight of the trip. I often have problems eating on live aboard trips due to some dietary issues but I was catered for fantastically and actually put weight on. It was so good I returned a few months later to join the expedition trip across the Banda sea to Komodo. It was another superb trip where we encountered so much I can't list it all, but the highlight must be the whale shark:D Thank you Fred and the crew, I'm looking forward to seeing you all again this winter:D
Kira
Nice team, great boat and so much fun... The food was nice, diving always pretty good... Unforgettable experience in raja ampat ! Come and join !
Reakce Diving:
It's was lovely to have you Kira! And so fun you decided you join one more 10 days-trip with us in Raja Ampat! Take care and we'll hopefully see you again! // Justin B
Carolina
Very affordable and the best Liveaboard experience I've had so far. Friendly staff, really good food even for vegans. Diving was outstanding!!
Lisa
We did one liveabroad in Raja Ampat, which was super amazing. The stuff were very friendly and professional. The food was decent. The diving were unbelievable. It’s not that expensive, so much easier for more people to afford this wonderful tour. Good luck, Fred!
Reakce Diving:
We're happy we had the pleasure of having you on board our boat! You're always welcome back, Lisa!
Todd
The week long Raja Ampat trip I took included some of the most mind blowing dives I have been on in the last 10 years. The vibe aboard is laid back, the guides know the reefs and tailor the dives to your ability.
Vino
Brilliant flashpacker liveaboard with great vibe onboard and wonderful diving. Fred does an amazing job in delivering a great experience. 100% recommended.