This beautiful phinisi vessel was originally built in 2008 and newly refurbished in 2020, featuring a sleek and modern style enveloped in classical charm. Gorgeous golden wooden furnishings combine with linen upholstery for a beautiful beach-house aesthetic, while stone and tile feature walls throughout the vessel add an extra level to the luxury. At 35-metres long, this liveaboard comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests in six above-deck cabins, ensuring everyone on board can enjoy the stunning ocean vistas and plenty of natural light. Simply step aboard the Komodo Sea Dragon, and you will instantly understand how it builds experiences and memories that will last for a lifetime.

Komodo Sea Dragon is run by Komodo Resort and operates in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Komodo National Park for most of the year. The vessel also explores the Alor Archipelago around the June to September period, for an average of three to four months. Cruises are open to divers and non-divers alike and each trip is tailor-made to cater for guest’s preferences as well as accounting for the weather conditions, tides, currents and any other prevailing events. The exclusive style of this vessel and its operations allows for greater all-round comfort, including extra space, increased safety, and unparalleled standards of service and enjoyment.

Onboard Komodo Sea Dragon

Komodo Sea Dragon’s onboard chefs will spoil all your senses with a wide selection of Indonesian and International cuisine including snacks and fresh fruit throughout the day. The vessel’s air-conditioned lounge and dining area is located on the main deck and also features a library and entertainment centre, while a separate open-air lounge area can be set up for alfresco dining. An outdoor bar is also situated on the main deck, offering a wide selection of International wines, beers, cocktails, mocktails and spirits, and the large upper deck is equipped with loungers to help guests soak up some sun. Excursions to secluded beaches and panoramic view points will also be organised, and two kayaks allow for self-guided exploration.

Diving from Komodo Sea Dragon

Diving and snorkelling activities are conducted separately on the vessel’s purpose-built 18-metre tender. Up to four dives are offered each day, including night dives which can be arranged upon request. The standard ratio of guests-to-guide is 4:1 and dive groups will be organised according to each divers level of training, experience and preferences. Komodo Sea Dragon’s highly-professional dive team consists of PADI certified Indonesian guides and two cruise directors. Most PADI courses and specialties are offered on board, including trial dives for uncertified guests. Rental equipment can be provided and nitrox 32% is available for certified guests at no extra cost.