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KLM Eliya is a brand new phinisi liveaboard with space for 14 guests, offering 6-day itineraries through Komodo National Park. Operated by the Scuba Junkie team, it’s ideal for those looking for a comfortable but unfussy boat, with a relaxed atmosphere, well-organised diving and a strong focus on safety.
Eliya features spacious communal areas to relax between dives, including an outdoor dining area, a sundeck with sunbeds, and a semi open lounge with big mattresses. Meals are served buffet-style three times a day, with additional snacks, fruit, and hot drinks. Beer and wine are available for purchase
The itinerary is packed with up to 20 dives over six days, giving you a great amount of diving and a chance to explore the best of Komodo’s underwater world. Diving is done in small groups, led by experienced instructors or divemasters. Equipment is set up at the back of the boat, and guests reach the sites using two speedboats.
Nitrox is available for certified divers and a full set of dive gear rental is complimentary. Airport or hotel transfers from Labuan Bajo are also included, along with towels and eco-friendly toiletries. Eliya liveaboard suits divers who want to focus on quality diving, in a social and laid-back environment.
Komodo is one of Indonesia’s top diving areas, with manta rays, reef sharks, turtles, coral gardens, and exhilarating current dives. You can also find impressive macro life, vibrant coral walls, and dramatic underwater topography. Lastly, a Komodo dragon trek is also part of the trip.
At Karang Travel, we think this 6-day cruise is ideal for packing in as much diving as possible in under a week while visiting central, north and south of Komodo National Park. The itinerary and areas visited depends on the time of the year, please get in touch for a custom proposal based on your preferred dates and trip length.
Pick up from your hotel or airport and embarkation in Labuanbajo harbour at 9.00 AM, welcome drink and briefings.
2 dives + 1 night dive
3 dives + 1 sunset/ night dive
3 dives + 1 sunset/ night dive.
Trekking to Gili Lawa Darat or visit Pink Beach.
3 dives + 1 sunset/ night dive
3 dives + 1 sunset/ night dive
1 dive + Komodo dragon trekking.
Return to harbour around 14.30 and transfer back to your hotel or airport.
Please note exact itinerary can vary due to weather, sea conditions, tides, etc.
Trips start and end in Labuanbajo. You’ll be picked up from the airport or your hotel on the first day and dropped off again after the cruise ends.
To get to Labuanbajo, you can fly into Komodo Airport (LBJ) from Bali, Jakarta, or other major Indonesian cities.
KLM Eliya operates in Komodo year-round, but the best diving conditions are usually between April and November, with dry weather and good visibility.
Yes, there are two extra surcharges:
-Komodo National Park fee: 1.225.000 IDR / trip (extra 75.000 on public holidays).
-Komodo trekking fees: 400.000 IDR / trip maximum.
Those fees must be paid on board in cash in IDR.
Solo travellers are welcome to share a cabin with another guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If you’d like a private cabin, a single supplement applies and is subject to availability.
Diving is organised in small groups with a maximum ratio of 1 guide to 4 divers, ensuring safe and personalised attention underwater.
Yes, full gear rental is available onboard at no extra cost. Please let us know in advance what you need.
Yes, nitrox is available for certified divers at a price of 110 USD per trip.
A minimum of Open Water Diver certification is required to join the trip, but there's no minimum of logged dives.
Yes, the crew can cater to most dietary restrictions, including vegetarian and vegan diets. Please inform us in advance so they can prepare accordingly.
From 1.549€
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