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Labuan Bajo
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Experience comfort and elegance in our thoughtfully designed cabins, each offering a unique blend of modern amenities and traditional charm.
The crown jewel of Zada Ulla, featuring a private balcony and an exquisite outdoor bathtub for the ultimate romantic experience.
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2 Guests
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King Double Bed
Experience unparalleled comfort in our ULLA MASTER SUITE. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
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A refined suite on the upper deck offering private balcony access and a luxurious indoor bathtub.
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2 Guests
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Double Bed
Experience unparalleled comfort in our OCEAN SUITE. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
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Premium cabins located on the main deck with large windows providing constant connection to the sea.
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2 Guests
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Double Bed
Experience unparalleled comfort in our DELUXE OCEAN VIEW. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
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Spacious family-oriented cabins designed to accommodate groups or larger families with comfort.
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4 Guests
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Mixed Configuration (Up to 4 Pax)
Experience unparalleled comfort in our FAMILY SUPERIOR. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
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Comfortable superior cabins on the lower deck, perfect for sharing among friends or small groups.
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3 Guests
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Double + Single Configuration
Experience unparalleled comfort in our SUPERIOR CABIN. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
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Explore the magical islands you will visit aboard Zada Ulla Liveaboard. Each stop offers a unique adventure from pink beaches to dragon encounters.
KELOR ISLAND
Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
KELOR ISLAND
Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
Uncover a world of untamed beauty where every moment becomes an adventure. Komodo Explorer invites you to experience Labuan Bajo like never before—sailing across crystal-blue waters aboard an authentic phinisi, navigating from one breathtaking wonder to the next. Begin your day with serene sunrise hikes and ridge-top treks that reveal Komodo's dramatic landscapes. Dive beneath the surface for world-class scuba diving and snorkeling, where vibrant reefs and marine life create unforgettable encounters. As daylight fades, chase golden sunsets from the deck, the sky turning into a masterpiece around you. End each evening with handcrafted cocktails, ocean breeze, and the gentle rhythm of the waves.
A journey designed for those who seek discovery, serenity, and pure wonder.
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Based on 22 reviews
Lila M. Rhodes
Singapore, SG
The Zada Ulla Liveaboard offered the rare balance I seek—adventure without haste. As a solo traveler from Singapore, I value precision and discretion, both present in abundance. We spent two full days in the northern reefs: Crystal Rock’s drop-offs teemed with grey reef sharks, and Gili Lawa’s shallows held sea turtles grazing on seagrass. The dive team was attentive without being overbearing—exactly right. The boat itself, a 34.65-meter phinisi launched in 2019, feels both grounded and graceful. My cabin had a private deck space—rare on vessels this size—where I read each morning with a clove-scented breeze. Evenings were spent on the upper deck, watching fruit bats stream from Kalong Island at dusk, a living ribbon against the twilight. The kitchen deserves mention: delicate spicing, seasonal produce, and a kaffir lime soufflé that lingered in conversation. One observation: the sound dampening between common areas and cabins could be improved—laughter from dinner carried late. But that’s a sign of good company, not poor design. By the final day, I felt not tired, but reset.
Dominic T. Hale
Cork, IE
I joined the Zada Ulla Liveaboard with a small group of friends—old university mates reuniting after a decade. The dynamic of the boat suited us: spacious enough for solitude, intimate enough for real conversation. We spent a full day exploring Komodo Island with a guide who knew the terrain like a poet knows meter. The ranger station overlook remains etched in memory—lizards moving like shadows across volcanic rock. Later, a night snorkel near Sebayur Island, under a halo of bioluminescence, was quietly spectacular. The boat’s design—traditional lines with contemporary comfort—never overwhelms. The saloon’s reading nook, stocked with Indonesian art books, became my refuge. Meals were served family-style: grilled squid with tamarind, jackfruit curry. My only reservation: the cabin lighting could be warmer; a cooler tone at night felt clinical. But that’s nitpicking. On our last morning, anchored off Padar, we hiked at dawn. From the ridge, the tri-bay vista unfolded in pastel symmetry. No filters needed. The Zada Ulla doesn’t perform luxury—it simply lives it, and that’s why we’ve already spoken of returning.
Nathan Booth
Brisbane, AU
Traveling solo through Komodo on the Zada Ulla Liveaboard was precisely the recalibration I needed. The rhythm of the phinisi—34 meters of teak and intention—matched the unhurried pulse of the archipelago. I’ll remember dawn at Gili Lawa, slipping into water so clear it felt like floating above air, and the rust-red cliffs of Padar Island at golden hour, where the hike rewarded with a view that defied photography. The crew anticipated needs without intrusion—iced lemongrass tea appearing just as the sun crested. My only note: Wi-Fi, while understandably limited, could support lighter bandwidth for remote work if extended another day. Still, that disconnection became part of the luxury. The cabin, all warm timber and soft linen, was a sanctuary after full days of drift snorkels and silent observation of Komodo monitors on Komodo Island. There’s a quiet confidence in the Zada Ulla’s design—nothing overstated, everything considered. As a solo traveler, I never felt isolated; the communal table fostered easy conversation with fellow guests from Oslo to Cape Town. By the third evening, anchored near Kalong Island with fruit bats silhouetted against a violet sky, I realized how rare it is to find a vessel that balances solitude and connection so effortlessly.
Theodore V.
Austin, US
I came for the diving, stayed for the rhythm. The Zada Ulla Liveaboard moves through Komodo with a quiet authority—no fanfare, just flawless execution. Our itinerary included two dives at Crystal Rock, where the current brought mantas in close, and a twilight kayak paddle near Kalong Island, watching the bat colony take flight. The boat, built in 2019, feels lived-in but pristine—evidence of meticulous care. As a milestone birthday trip, it delivered depth without spectacle. The crew, from the captain to the steward, operate with a kind of silent choreography. Meals were served with minimal fuss but maximum flavour—grilled tuna with sambal matah, jackfruit rendang. My cabin had excellent ventilation and a writing desk where I drafted notes each morning. One practical note: the water pressure in the aft cabin shower was slightly low. But such flaws are inevitable on a liveaboard, and this was the only one we found. On our last day, we anchored at Gili Lawa Darat and hiked to the ridge. From the top, the islands fanned out like shards of jade. No crowd, no noise—just the wind and the sense of being exactly where I needed to be.
Ella Simmons
Singapore, SG
The Zada Ulla Liveaboard offered a rare clarity—of water, of light, of thought. As someone who usually plans every detail, surrendering to the boat’s rhythm was the greatest luxury. We began at Komodo Island, where the rangers led us through dry forest to observe monitors feeding—primal and humbling. Later, a drift snorkel at Crystal Rock revealed reef sharks and Napoleon wrasse in crystalline flow. The boat, a 2019-built phinisi, balances tradition and comfort: the sails are functional, not decorative, and the cabins are spacious without excess. My favourite corner was the upper deck’s starboard side, where I read each morning with a turmeric latte and the scent of frangipani. The crew’s service was seamless—anticipating a dry towel before I surfaced, offering chilled lemongrass spray during hikes. One note: the intercom system can be loud if announcements are made early. But that’s a small trade for safety. At Kalong Island, we watched the bat exodus at dusk—a swirling cloud against a tangerine sky. No filters, no filters needed. By journey’s end, I felt not like a tourist, but a temporary resident of this wild, beautiful archipelago.
Sloane Tate
San Jose, US
I’ve boarded several Indonesian phinisis, but the Zada Ulla Liveaboard redefines what a modern classic can be. As a repeat traveler to the region, I’m particular about routing and crew finesse. This trip—our third anniversary—focused on quieter sites. We spent an entire afternoon at Gili Lawa Laut, where the current brought schools of fusiliers and white-tip sharks within arm’s reach. The dive master timed our entry perfectly. Evenings unfolded on deck with small-batch gin tonics and views of the Komodo coastline fading into indigo. The boat’s 2019 build shows in the clean lines and mechanical reliability—no creaks, no hiccups. Our cabin, forward starboard, had excellent airflow and blackout curtains for true rest. One note: the itinerary felt tight; an extra day would’ve allowed deeper immersion at Kalong Island’s mangrove rookery. Still, the balance of activity and stillness was well-judged. Charlotte and I shared a moment on the bow at sunset, no words, just the wake slicing through glassy water. That silence, aboard a vessel so thoughtfully run, was the gift.
Luke Everett
London, GB
There’s a difference between cruising and voyaging—the Zada Ulla Liveaboard understands this. On our friends’ getaway, we crossed from Komodo Island to Padar with sails half-drawn, the bow cutting through a cobalt swell. It felt like sailing should: purposeful, unhurried. We spent a morning on Sebayur Island, where the sand was powder and the water so still it mirrored the sky. Snorkeling there, I lost track of time watching parrotfish graze among coral bommies. The boat’s layout allows for both gathering and retreat—the shaded lounge, the forward net, the upper deck with its low stools and telescope. My cabin, though compact, made excellent use of space: teak joinery, a rainfall shower, and blackout drapes. Crew anticipated needs—cold towels after hikes, chilled towel after snorkel. Only note: the electrical outlets in cabins are limited; a second USB-C port would help. But that’s minor. One evening, anchored near Crystal Rock, we dined under stars so dense they looked retouched. No music, just the clink of glasses and the sea breathing against the hull. That’s the Zada Ulla’s strength: it doesn’t compete with the place. It belongs.
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