Review Author: Kevin W, Globaltreker70

Review Date: 09 Oct 2019

Review Body: Truly excellent boating holiday We had a 2 night boat trip which we thoroughly enjoyed. It was suitable for our whole family of 7 including Grandparents and an 8 year old child, the crew were all very friendly and helpful with any requests. Food was great and plenty of it. Beer can be bought but you need to request what you want before the trip as they only had the Bintang lemonade Radler on board, or you can buy at the local shops and bring your own to be safe, which we did. The bedrooms were clean and comfortable, large enough but not enormous, so best not to bring huge suitcases as it is a boat not a cruise ship. There was some noise from the compressor motor used to run the A/C at night, especially on the lower deck bedroom, but not too bad, it didn't keep us awake. One big bonus is the great photos they offer with the trip, they use a drone to take some amazing shots of these beautiful islands. We managed to do a lot of snorkeling, all equipment was provided, the crew showed us the best spots, there is quite a bit of coral bleaching but still some great unspoilt areas with lots of fish, also on this trip is one of the few chances you can get to experience seeing Komodo dragons, which you can get quite close to. It's probably best described as something in between glamping and a cruise ship, the crew really made us feel like part of the family which made it a very enjoyable and memorable experience which we would recommend.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: michellegabriella

Review Date: 16 Oct 2019

Review Body: Best boat experience & Labuan Bajo tour ever! Honestly the best boat trip and crew ever!! My colleague and I stayed on Rafida Liveaboard for a good two days and got to experience and see so many great sights around Labuan Bajo. The crew was amazing and the food was even greater! (Made fresh for you every single day!!) The toilets and bedroom were so clean and cosy. There's honestly not much to complain about Rafida. They really look out for their guests and goes out of their way to ensure that the guests are having a great time!! It was nice to know the crew, including the local guide. They were all so friendly and welcoming!! Local guide, Jon was so informative and friendly!! If there are any questions about Labuan Bajo or the activities, he'll be sure to educate you with his extensive knowledge. Honestly, will go again with my family and friends! The experience was remarkable!! It sounds too good to be true - but it is!! Highly recommend to everyone to give Rafida a try! Thank you Rafida Liveaboard!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: R. Tanady

Review Date: 25 Aug 2023

Review Body: This is our first experience to stay and sleep (3 days 2 nights) on Phinisi luxury boat. Our journey was in August. Rafida's team (Especially Bruno and Denny) did a great job with planning and making sure our trip went smoothly. We always felt safe when we went out exploring different Islands, snorkeling at different places, playing at the beach. They put our safety as their priority. For example: our 70 year old mom was joining us hiking to the top of the hill. Denny made sure she was safe and was able to climb up and down the hill. We have two young kids (age 10 and 8 year old), when doing snorkeling in the middle of the ocean, Denny made sure that our kids were safe. Let's talk about our meal on board, they were excellent and super yummy. All the rooms were nice and clean. Bathrooms were clean too. It was such a great experience. We will definitely go with Rafida again if we have a chance in the future. P.S We got to see Manta Ray when we snorkelled! It was so beautiful.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kolush Low

Review Date: 26 Dec 2019

Review Body: Through Seeksophie I found the Rafida, which gave me one of the most memorable trips to Indonesia. We spent 3 days and 2 nights out at sea, exploring the Komodo Islands while having the most amazing meals prepared by the wonderful crew in a tiny, tiny kitchen. You can count on Seeksophie to answer your queries promptly and as accurately as possible. Throughout the trip, the Rafidalokas did their best to meet our comfort and even went out of their way to re-plan the itinerary on our final day due to a miscommunication. They made sure we end the trip with a full heart. Not forgetting Timo, possibly the most professional guide I have met thus far. He doesn’t just take amazing pictures, but also does his best to connect with everyone onboard. One second he jokes with you like a friend, and the next he’s serving you like a valued customer. Probably taking customer service to a different level. Now it’s your turn to experience all of this, so go!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: sebavico

Review Date: 11 Sep 2019

Review Body: Simply AMAZING Honestly this trip was amazing, the staff will take care of you like you are part of their family, the food they made for us everyday was fresh and delicious, we had chicken, fish, vegetables, rice and much more. The staff was always kind, waited for us when we got to the land and helped us with whatever we needed. We also met Nico which is a photographer that was working with Rafida at the time of our trip and Nico is absolutely amazing, If you book a trip with Rafida in the future MAKE SURE you ask them if Nico can come. He helped us get amazing drone footage and he had a gopro hero 7 so we got insane shots underwater thanks to him! This trip was honestly an 11 out of 10, it was amazing. In review, amazing locations, incredible staff, delicious food and super nice rooms for the price you pay. Thank you Rafida for such a great trip!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: EstherFebriana

Review Date: 13 Aug 2019

Review Body: Never Enough of Labuan Bajo Join Rafida without expectation, but return home with full of great memory. This boat offer journey and a lot of experience. Early morning sunset at Padar Island, with the breezing weather (cause we coming during Australia winter time, so the wind really cooingl, only 18 degree) , sunset at bat island, and The tour guide is able to speak english well, really helpful for my friend who come from Singapore. Every time we return after activity (snorkelling, Komodo Island, and excellent Pink Beach!) we treated by nice local food :). yummy! Overall the toilet and room is decent and clean, really suit for me! :) and I'm really happy with community area, they have bean bag and games, so we can relax during afternoon sunset. The experience at Labuan Bajo wouldn't be this great if Im not joining Rafida Liveaboard :) Excellent!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: silviafransiska

Review Date: 13 Aug 2019

Review Body: 10/10 trip to Labuan Bajo, thanks to Rafida!! It was my first time to Labuan Bajo, the whole trip was managed really well by our friendly tour guide (whom also speak both Bahasa Indonesia and English) from the first day for airport pickup, luggage service, freshly cooked foods by the chef, to unforgettable islands hopping + sunrise trekking. We stayed in a very comfortable room with full AC, and pretty spacious boat for us to hangout with friends. I would highly recommend Rafida Liveaboard to be your host when visiting Komodo National Park!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Nico_abiawan, Lembang, Indonesia

Review Date: 02 Oct 2019

Review Body: Best Vacation with Great Service The boat so instagramable it's comfortable, clean, and really nice. All crew and guide are helpful and serve us well. They also serves delicious meals along the trip. Cabin are spacious and full of AC. Trip arrangements really on point and scheduled. Will recommend you to use ravida on your trip to labuan bajo. It's important to have a great experience on board during the sailing trip, because you are in the middle of the ocean and i bet you will never regrets to use ravida

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Yuli, ytanyadji

Review Date: 03 Sep 2019

Review Body: Responsive and communicative arranging a trip for family with wide range of age (from 2 y.o to 75 y.o) certainly needed extra attention. Rafida team was friendly to answer all my questions and worries (some of them are too much, but they seem understand) the crew are friendly, food was superb. We only have 2 days 1 nite, but they arranged our short trip to get to see many attractions. surely it is worth the price to creating memories for the whole family. thank you!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Penny

Review Date: 16 Aug 2023

Review Body: We had the most amazing time on Rafida, the crew were absolutely fantastic, making sure we saw turtles & mantas when snorkelling. The chef made sure we ate only the most tasty food. Uno & chess was played nightly so much fun, i would definitely recommend we went on the 2night / 3day trip - love to do a longer trip next time and we got a link to all the fabulous photos taken. Thank you for making our holiday extra special. Xx

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Maria Fletcher

Review Date: 11 Jul 2021

Review Body: I cannot rave enough about my memories made aboard this ship. The space is clean and airy, everyone is friendly and knowledgeable, the food is yummy and plentiful, while you're having the time of your life in Komodo NP. Also, they have refunded me for my child snorkeling and entrance fee, which I did not expect. Wonderful honest happy people.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: rosiany, Bandung, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

Review Date: 13 Aug 2019

Review Body: Highly recommended Rafida is the perfect choice for Komodo islands trip. Warm and attentive staffs. Excellent food on board. Clean and comfort rooms.Well trained staffs in assisting the snorkling and the hiking to the peak of Padar and Kelor islands. Waiting for another new routes to the east...Thank you Rafida

Review rating: 5

Review Author: normantan03

Review Date: 03 Sep 2019

Review Body: A wonderful family vacation We went for a family getaway. We took a boat with 4 rooms occupied by 14 people. It was clean, very convenient, and Jonathan, our guide, was extremely informative and helpful. The meal provided were beyond tasty…

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Joao fernandes

Review Date: 03 Sep 2023

Review Body: The team was very kind. The boat was comfortable, although there was some noise (cracks) when the boat swung that disturbed sleep. The cooker was great. I recommend the trip

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Givella W

Review Date: 08 Sep 2019

Review Body: Perfect Such a excellent trip, Rafida Liveaboard has a perfect service, great foods, great crews, and great room. Everything just perfect!! :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Merle

Review Date: 06 Aug 2023

Review Body: We had a great time with Rafida! The crew was really nice, the boat was cozy and the food was great!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Melani M, Indonesia

Review Date: 25 Sep 2019

Review Body: A best trip with best moment in Labuan Bajo Thank for crew.... So humble and very helpful. Overall this boat is very nice. Tour leader very communicated with the guest. One best moment i ever had is i can swim with almost 30 Manta....and i call it that a lucky✌️. Thank to Rafida crew.. Thank for your services.... See u in next trip.

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Toru

Review Date: 28 May 2023

Review Body: 全体的には満足。ガイドのArieはナイスガイで大変お世話になった。 ただしマンタには出会えず。またコモドドラゴンとの出会いはあまりにも不自然で失望した。アクティビティで立ち寄った島やビーチはどこも素晴らしかった。特にPulau Kalongでのコウモリの群れには感動した。食事はどれも丁寧に作られていたが、フレッシュな野菜がないのは残念だった。

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Marsella

Review Date: 24 Jan 2020

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Review rating: 4

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