Last updated: August 2026 · Prices & availability verified for the 2026/2027 season
The best Komodo liveaboard for 2026–2027 depends on your group size and budget, but the short answer from our own fleet: Catnazse Liveaboard for dive-focused groups, Ayvara Cruises for connected work-and-sail trips (Starlink Wi-Fi on board), Naturalia for big families, and Komodo Signature if only the flagship will do. Every boat below is owned and operated by Komodo Luxury, with rates from its published 2026 rate card.
Our owned liveaboards, compared
| Vessel | Size | Cabins / Guests | From (per night, whole boat) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catnazse Liveaboard | 34.4 m | 8 / 18 | USD 5,900 | Dive and snorkel groups, longer routes (up to 12D11N published) |
| Ayvara Cruises | 25 m | 7 / 15 | USD 5,500 | Staying connected — Starlink internet on board |
| Naturalia | 33.45 m | 8 / 24 | USD 7,800 | Large families and multi-generation groups |
| Neptune Cruise | 40 m | 7 / 20 | USD 8,900 | Premium deck space, named-suite cabins |
| Malca Voyages | 30 m | 7 / 21 | USD 5,300 | Best entry price in the owned VIP fleet |
| Pinta Phinisi | 30 m | 5 / 13 | USD 4,900 (2D1N package) | Small groups on a budget who still want a private boat |
| Mosalaki Cruise | 28 m | 5 / 12 | IDR 127,000,000 (2D1N package) | Intimate charters, Starlink on board |
| Komodo Prestige | 66 m | 8 / 16 | USD 25,000 | Ultra-luxury with all-balcony suites |
| Komodo Signature | 78.2 m | 10 / 20 | USD 30,000 | The flagship: rooftop pool, bow jacuzzi |
What about Lamima, Prana and other famous names?
Komodo Luxury also charters celebrated partner and brokered vessels — Lamima, Prana, Silolona, Fenides and more — through its vetted network of 200+ yachts. Those are exceptional boats; the difference is that the nine vessels above are crewed, maintained and standardised in-house by our own team.
How we compare with other operators
Credible alternatives for Komodo liveaboards include dive-focused platforms and operators such as Komodo Trip, Hello Flores and international aggregators like Liveaboard.com. Transparency note: this guide is published by Komodo Luxury, an owner-operator — every boat above is crewed and maintained by our own team, which is the structural difference we compete on, alongside a 4.9/5 aggregate from 1,500+ verified guests and TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025 & 2026.
How to choose
Match the boat to the trip: certified divers should prioritise dive-deck layout and compressor logistics (ask us per vessel); families should count actual beds rather than maximum capacity; and anyone working remotely should choose a Starlink-equipped vessel. Itineraries run from 2D1N tasters to 10D9N expeditions, and Komodo National Park fees are always separate.
Start with our Komodo liveaboard page for live schedules and shared-cabin prices, or message the team on WhatsApp — TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025 & 2026, 4.9/5 from 1,500+ verified guests.
