Sokaraja Liveaboard, Komodo National Park

Name: Sokaraja
Brand: Sokaraja
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (96 reviews)

Affordable liveaboard cruises, small groups and a personal atmosphere exploring the best of Komodo

from$160 /day

per person

Overview

Sokaraja is a traditionally-crafted Phinisi liveaboard offering small and intimate cruises around one of Indonesia’s most renowned dive destinations, Komodo National Park. Refurbished in 2019, Sokaraja combines modern and classic styles with a personal approach to hospitality. This vessel caters for both scuba divers and snorkelers and is well suited to budget-savvy travellers after an adventurous getaway with family or friends.

Highlights

Intimate liveaboard voyages in Komodo with a maximum of ten guests
Choose from private or shared accommodation
Unwind on the sun deck’s huge, comfortable daybed
Dive and snorkel gear included in price

Number of cabins:3
Internet:NO
Nitrox:NO
Ensuite bathrooms:NO
Guest / Guide:4:1
Group booking discounts

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19Jun 2026
5D / 4N
Komodo (LBJ) 4N
15 dives
from $798
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 15
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
19 Jun 2026
08:30 AM
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
Return
23 Jun 2026
04:00 PM
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Snorkeling gear
Land excursions
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fees - IDR1,525,000 per trip, paid on board
Fuel surcharge - IDR1,000,000 per trip, paid in advance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 75%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Equipment rental - IDR400,000 per day, paid in advance
Dive computer - IDR100,000 per day, paid in advance
15l tanks - IDR150,000 per day, paid in advance
Diving courses
Private guide
Transfers
Gratuities
Highlights
Concise circular itinerary around Komodo’s most iconic sites
Dive or snorkel with groups of manta rays throughout the national park
Trek Rinca Island to visit the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon
Explore a charming coral garden at Sebayur Kecil
See iconic sites like Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and the Cauldron
Share a sunset with flying foxes
Night dive is included in the schedule
Day 1:
Sebayur Kecil
Pengah Kecil
Sunset at Kalong Island (Flying Fox)
Waenilu (Night Dive)

Day 2:
Komodo Trekking at Rinca Island
Siaba Kecil
Siaba Besar - Turtle City
Siaba Besar (Night Dive)

Day 3:
Tatawa Kecil
Police Corner
Mawan

Day 4:
Batu Bolong
Manta Point
Taka Makassar (Sand Banks)
Cauldron
Sunset Trekking at Gili Lawa Darat

Day 5:
Castle Rock
Crystal Rock
Bamboo Slope

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
6 – 3 months before the trip, full refund from the deposit
3 – 1 month before the trip, a 15% deposit will be no refund
Cancellation less than 1 (one) week before the trip, no–show on the day of the trip, total payment will be no refund
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $798 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
25Jun 2026
4D / 3N
Komodo (LBJ) 3N
12 dives
from $638
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives 12
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
25 Jun 2026
08:30 AM
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
Return
28 Jun 2026
04:00 PM
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Snorkeling gear
Land excursions
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fees - IDR1,250,000 per trip, paid on board
Fuel surcharge - IDR1,000,000 per trip, paid in advance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 75%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Equipment rental - IDR400,000 per day, paid in advance
Dive computer - IDR100,000 per day, paid in advance
15l tanks - IDR150,000 per day, paid in advance
Diving courses
Private guide
Transfers
Gratuities
Highlights
Circular itinerary exploring the very best of Komodo National Park
Explore a charming coral garden at Sebayur Kecil
See sites like Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and Cauldron
Visit the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon
Share a sunset with flying foxes
Night dive is included in the schedule
Day 1:
Sebayur Kecil
Pengah Kecil
Sunset to see the Flying Fox
Waenilu (Night Dive)

Day 2:
Rinca Island (Dragon Trekking)
Siaba Kecil
Mawan
Siaba Besar - Turtle City (Night Dive)

Day 3:
Batu Bolong
Manta Point
Taka Makassar (Sand Banks)
Cauldron
Sunset Trekking at Gili Lawa Darat

Day 4:
Castle Rock
Crystal Rock
Bamboo Slope

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
6 – 3 months before the trip, full refund from the deposit
3 – 1 month before the trip, a 15% deposit will be no refund
Cancellation less than 1 (one) week before the trip, no–show on the day of the trip, total payment will be no refund
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $638 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
30Jun 2026
4D / 3N
Komodo (LBJ) 3N
12 dives
from $638
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives 12
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
30 Jun 2026
08:30 AM
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
Return
03 Jul 2026
04:00 PM
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Snorkeling gear
Land excursions
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fees - IDR1,250,000 per trip, paid on board
Fuel surcharge - IDR1,000,000 per trip, paid in advance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 75%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Equipment rental - IDR400,000 per day, paid in advance
Dive computer - IDR100,000 per day, paid in advance
15l tanks - IDR150,000 per day, paid in advance
Diving courses
Private guide
Transfers
Gratuities
Highlights
Circular itinerary exploring the very best of Komodo National Park
Explore a charming coral garden at Sebayur Kecil
See sites like Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and Cauldron
Visit the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon
Share a sunset with flying foxes
Night dive is included in the schedule
Day 1:
Sebayur Kecil
Pengah Kecil
Sunset to see the Flying Fox
Waenilu (Night Dive)

Day 2:
Rinca Island (Dragon Trekking)
Siaba Kecil
Mawan
Siaba Besar - Turtle City (Night Dive)

Day 3:
Batu Bolong
Manta Point
Taka Makassar (Sand Banks)
Cauldron
Sunset Trekking at Gili Lawa Darat

Day 4:
Castle Rock
Crystal Rock
Bamboo Slope

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
6 – 3 months before the trip, full refund from the deposit
3 – 1 month before the trip, a 15% deposit will be no refund
Cancellation less than 1 (one) week before the trip, no–show on the day of the trip, total payment will be no refund
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $638 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out

Cabins

Dorm cabin
Bunk beds
6 people
Shareable
Private double cabin
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Boat amenities

Dive facilities

Vessel information

Sokaraja is a classic Indonesian Phinisi liveaboard offering three or four-night cruises around Komodo National Park. With a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, and free-to-use dive and snorkel gear, this liveaboard represents superb value for money. The Sokaraja team uses a friendly, personal approach to create memorable liveaboard diving trips for passionate scuba divers and nature-lovers. And as an experienced PADI instructor, the owner of Sokaraja is passionate about providing exciting and safe underwater experiences. Ideally suited to both divers and snorkelers, Sokaraja is a superb option for a budget-friendly liveaboard vacation with family or friends.

Onboard Sokaraja

Sokaraja is a recently-renovated Phinisi liveaboard with bucket-loads of classical style. The 25-meter vessel accommodates just ten guests in three cabins, providing plenty of space for each diver. Guests can choose between two private double cabins and one dorm room with six single bunks. All cabins feature air-conditioning and wall fans for maximum comfort. Sokaraja has two toilets and three freshwater showers which are shared by guests and an array of essential toiletries are provided. Freshly-prepared Indonesian cuisine is served buffet-style in the open-air dining area, featuring 270-degree views of the wondrous Indonesian landscapes. The upper sun deck is furnished with a large, comfy mattress where guests can lounge in the Indonesian sun. Head here for a refreshing surface interval-snooze or some evening star-gazing.

Diving from Sokaraja liveboard

With just 10 guests on board, Sokaraja liveaboard’s dive deck offers lots of space for every diver. The dive deck is shaded from the sun and is equipped with outdoor showers, rinse hoses and camera wash tanks. Scuba diving and snorkelling equipment hire is included in the price. 12-litre aluminium tanks are used onboard, and both DIN and Int connections are available. Tenders take guests to and from dive sites, providing extra choice and flexibility.

Sokaraja offers three or four-night liveaboard voyages around Komodo National Park. Guests can dive Sebayur Kecil, Pengah Kecil, and Waenilu, followed by Siaba Kecil, Turtle City, and Siaba Besar. There will also be an opportunity to trek in search of Komodo dragons on Rinca Island. Next, the vessel will visit Police Corner, Tatawa Kecil, and Mawan, as well as Batu Bolong, Taka Makassar, Manta Point, and Cauldron. On the final day, guests will explore Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and Bamboo Slope.

Booking your liveaboard trip onboard Sokaraja

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Reviews

51 review

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May 2023

Georgina W

The most amazing week with the best people! The owner Luka and the crew are so amazing and look after you so well :)

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Sokaraja Liveaboard, Komodo National Park

Overview

Highlights

Choose your trip

Komodo (LBJ) 4N

Departure

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Komodo (LBJ) 3N

Departure

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Komodo (LBJ) 3N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Dorm cabin

Private double cabin

Boat amenities

Dive facilities

Vessel information

Reviews

Georgina W

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