In my opinion, the best trip to choose is the “Komodo: Coral Explorers” option, where all proceeds go towards coral reef restoration and future protection of marine environments!
Throughout the week, there’s informative talks with world-famous coral reef science communicator Russel Kelley, plus a marine park manager; Rachel Pears.
You’ll be encouraged to contribute hands on to one of the conservative projects: monitoring, ID, transplantation or otherwise.
There’s three dives a day and this route covers the north, central and south regions of Komodo, meaning you get to explore the national park in it’s entirety!
Coralia offers a variety of other itineraries to. On all of these, only open water cert and 5 logged dives are required, making this liveaboard a good option for beginners.
The standard “Komodo” trips also cover the north, central and southern regions of Komodo National Park. Of this, there’s several varieties; in which the destinations of Bali, Bima and/or Labuan Bajo can also be added to the route.
Similar routes (those that explore Komodo and beyond) are run only by Adeelar and Tiare Cruise.
All trips include a land excursion to Komodo National Park to meet the komodo dragons as well as several short viewpoint treks.
At a whopping 48 meters long, Coralia caters to just 16 guests in 8 cabins. The 4 master cabins all have private balconies with an outdoor sofa, whereas all cabins feature ensuite bathrooms and a day bed.
The only other luxury liveaboard with cabins to rival this is Gaia Love, which has cabins with balconies and private tvs.
Onboard facilities include a massage zone, outdoor lounge & al-fresco dining area, sundeck and indoor saloon with large flat-screen TV.
Guests can also enjoy kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, free internet, a BBQ area, daily housekeeping, a well stocked bar and also a camera station.
I would choose Coralia every time for my dream Komodo liveaboard, especially the environmentally supportive “Komodo: Coral Explorers” option; although all the main “Komodo” routes are excellent for exploring the national park in it’s entirety.
With it’s beautiful wooden interior and exquisite dining, this is an extremely luxurious vessel; with a professional and friendly team of staff.
Everything that Coralia stands for resonates environmental responsibility and marine conservation. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of this?!