Moana Komodo Liveaboard
Good value Komodo liveaboard
KLM Moana liveaboard is a beautiful ironwood and teakwood Phinisi boat built in south Sulawesi in the traditional Indonesian style. Launched in 2004 and completely refurbished by her new owners in 2015.
The owners, Stefan and Tanjo, are also the cruise directors. They are truly living their dream and will do everything to make sure that you have the trip of a lifetime. They treat guests as friends and they know the waters around Bali and Komodo better than anyone.
Moana is a charming boat and very well priced. Each cabin has individually controlled air conditioning and en-suite private bathrooms with western toilet and shower. Cabins are twin sharing in either double bed for couples, or two beds for sharing singles. Join in trips take 10 passengers in the 5 cabins but for group charters extra single beds allow for a maximum of 12 guests.
- LOA 30m, length on deck 24m. Width 6.5m.
- Sail area: 260 sqm, two masts.
- Max 10 guests on scheduled cruises but can take 12 for full boat charters.
- 3 double bed cabins and 2 twin bed cabins.
- All cabins have air conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, storage space and 220v plug sockets for charging your devices.
- Cabins have double walls for sound insulation.
- 10 crew to take care of your every need
- Cruising speed 8 knots with 270hp Mitsubishi diesel engine. Max speed 12 knots.
- 2x Bauer Mariner compressor
- 2 tenders with 40hp outboard motors.
- Asian and international food.
- 2 sea kayaks.
Moana liveaboard price
6 Days / 5 Nights, Bali, Flores, Komodo, Rinca, Sumbawa, Gili Banta
2016: EUR 1,570 per diver
2017: EUR 1,590 per diver
Prices include: Dive guide, tanks, weights & belt, all meals, fresh fruits and snacks.
Prices exclude: Return airfare Bali – Labuan Bajo – Bali (approx €280). Equipment rental. Alcohol & Soft Drinks, personal insurance. Komodo Marine Park Fee and harbour clearance (€115 per person payable locally on the boat in Indonesian Rupiah).
Moana liveaboard schedule
| Dates | Destination | Start / Finish | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-8 Sep 2016 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,570 per diver |
| 1-6 Oct 2016 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,570 per diver |
| 15-20 Oct 2016 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,570 per diver |
| 11-16 Mar 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 18-23 Mar 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 25-30 Mar 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 1-6 Apr 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 8-13 Apr 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 15-20 Apr 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 22-27 Apr 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 29 Apr-4 May 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 6-11 May 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 13-18 May 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 20 May - 1 June 2017 | Komodo 13d 12n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 3,456 per diver |
| 3-8 June 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 10-15 June 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 17-22 June 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 28 June - 3 Jul 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 15-20 Jul 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 22-27 Jul 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 29-3 Aug 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 5-10 Aug 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 12-17 Aug 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 2-7 Sep 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 9-14 Sep 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 16-21 Sep 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 23-28 Sep 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 30 Sep-5 Oct 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 7-12 Oct 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 14-19 Oct 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 21-26 Oct 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 28 Oct-2 Nov 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 4-9 Nov 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 11-16 Nov 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 18-23 Nov 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 25-30 Nov 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 2-7 Dec 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 9-14 Dec 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
| 16-21 Dec 2017 | Komodo 6d 5n | Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo | EUR 1,590 per diver |
Moana liveaboard itinerary
Sample itinerary for a 6 day 5 night cruise om Moana.
Day 1: Bali – Labuan Bajo, Flores
Pick up from the airport or hotel in Labuan Bajo. Board Moana and set sail. Lunch is served on board. There is normally one afternoon check-out dive around the Sabayor Island group. Maybe a night dive too. Dinner and overnight north of Komodo.
Day 2: North Komodo
Morning dive: Crystal Rock. After breakfast depart for a dive at Castle Rock. Later in the afternoon climb the local summit and enjoy a splendid panorama over the moon-shape islands of the Komodo Archipelago and the mainland of Flores. Afternoon dive at the light house in the north of Komodo. Also a night dive at Gili Lava Passage.
Day 3: Komodo – Pink Beach
Morning dives: Current City (Batu Bolong) and Tatawa. In the afternoon dive Manta Point or Pink Beach and there may also be a night dive.
Day 4: Padar
4 dives plus deserted beach visit and chances foe snorkeling on beautiful reefs.
Day 5: Rinca
Two dives today plus a 1-2 hour Dragon walk to see the famous Komodo Dragons.
Day 5:
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to your hotel or to LBJ airport for your return flight to Bali.
Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, water, passenger or other unpredictable conditions.
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