Review Author: Terri Bartlett

Review Date: 07 Apr 2026

Review Body: This was the ultimate experience on the Derya we were lucky enough to encounter so many manta’s I couldn’t count them all we saw 7 Komodo Dragons and had an amazing time with our crew, our guide Dilan was phenomenal and took so many beautiful photos of our trip, his English is great and he has a local wealth of knowledge. The boat was clean and the food was amazing I cannot recommend this boat highly enough ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tea

Review Date: 07 Sep 2025

Review Body: This trip was unforgettable! The boat was great, the crew and guide were super friendly and professional, and the food was delicious. The places were stunning and we saw Komodo dragons up close!! Everything was well organized – highly recommend :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jenny

Review Date: 25 Jun 2026

Review Body: Fantastic team onboard who took care of us really well. They were informative and fun and we had a great time. The bedroom was good, although the bathroom, as you would expect on a boat was compromised.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Michael Bree

Review Date: 20 Apr 2025

Review Body: We did this trip with two young kids and loved it!! The staff were so friendly and the itinerary was great. If you come across this book and you won’t be disappointed

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Mike

Review Date: 21 Jun 2026

Review Body: We had a great trip! Dilan and the crew made our experience unforgettable and we would definitely recommend Akassa

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Max

Review Date: 30 Nov 2025

Review Body: It was amazing. Couldn’t have wished for anything more.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Fanny

Review Date: 07 Sep 2025

Review Body: Nous avons passé une croisiere exceptionnelle, l'équipage était adorable et tres attentionné, et notre guide Juan était toujours aux petits soins et à l'écoute ainsi que doté d'un grand sens de l'humour. La nourriture était goûteuse et variée ! Le seul point noir était la cabine Rinca (notre chambre ) se situant sur le pont inférieur collé a la salle des machines faisant un bruit phénoménal meme la nuit !

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Davide

Review Date: 04 May 2025

Review Body: Here’s a summary of my experience on the Dyara, a traditional boat that has been modernized: • Staff and Food: The staff were consistently friendly and attentive, and the food was excellent. • Accommodations: The boat is old, and even the best cabin couldn’t be considered luxurious. The bathrooms were disappointing, with non-functional sinks, requiring us to brush our teeth over the toilet. The outdoor bathtub on the terrace was scenic but didn’t function. • Noise: The noise from old gasoline generators was a significant issue, making the first night difficult to sleep through. You get used to it over time. • Pricing and Expectations: I don’t think this boat should be marketed as a luxury option • Tour Planning: The tour could be improved by better planning to avoid overcrowding at major attractions. Our guide, Dylan, did his best, but more could be done to enhance the experience

Review rating: 3

Review Author: Camilo Arango

Review Date: 23 Jun 2023

Review Body: (Translated by Google) We sail on the GIONA boat. It was an unforgettable experience, our trip to Indonesia is the best we have done, and on this boat, its crew is always willing to help and serve us in the best way, with a smile, always attentive. Our guide, Ricky, in addition to having the best attitude, the best service, is an excellent photographer and gives everything so that we take the best memories of this trip. If you forget your camera, don't worry, with ricky everything will be covered. The boat is small as are the rooms, ours could have been a little more than 9m2 but all the activities and the crew make one have the best of experiences! The places visited, magical! Knowing these places that they offer is a safe bet, doing it in this boat is also. Highly recommended. The internet can be intermittent when you're browsing, making communication difficult, however, this can be seen as an opportunity to connect with what's going on and appreciate every moment without distraction. (Original) Navegamos en el bote GIONA. Fue una experiencia inolvidable, de nuestro viaje por indonesia es lo mejor que hemos hecho, y en este bote, su tripulación siempre dispuesta a ayudar y a atendernos de la mejor manera, con una sonrisa, siempre atentos. Nuestro guía, Ricky, además de tener la mejor actitud, el mejor servicio, es un excelente fotógrafo y lo da todo para que nos llevemos los mejores recuerdos de este viaje. Si olvida su cámara, no se preocupe, con ricky todo estará cubierto. El bote es pequeño al igual que las habitaciones, la nuestra podía tener un poco más de 9m2 pero todas las actividades y la tripulación hacen que uno tenga la mejor de las experiencias! Los lugares visitados, mágicos! Conocer estos lugares que ofrecen es una apuesta segura, hacerlo en este bote también lo es. Muy recomendado. El Internet puede ser intermitente cuando se está navegando, lo que dificulta la comunicación, sin embargo, esto puede verse como una oportunidad para conectarse con lo que se está viviendo y apreciar cada momento sin distracciones.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jo Hajjr

Review Date: 18 Jul 2026

Review Body: This was our second tour group booked through Seek Sophie and once again they did not disappoint. From the moment we booked, the service was amazing. Everything was as it said it would be, including free pick up from our hotel and no hidden fees to pay once we met with the tour guide. Our tour guide Dylan was incredible from the get go, creating a warm, friendly and welcoming environment as soon as we met, which was reciprocated by all staff once we arrived on the boat. The food, facilities and service on the boat could not be faulted and even exceeded expectations. All activities were fantastic, our only criticism is that many other tour groups followed the exact same itinerary, so we arrived at the different locations at the same time as many other big groups. Slightly changing the schedule or even considering slightly different destinations, would take this tour from an 8/10 to a 10/10 as it would reduce the crowds of people at each destination.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Olivier & Ayu

Review Date: 12 May 2024

Review Body: Really nice experience, crew was great, the cook was just perfect. All the meals have been amazing! Dillan was a good guide, interesting, nice to be around and skilled. The only bad thing was that we paid for the best room of the ship, and this room itself was really good. But it was on the first floor, and on the roof was an big engine that the boat crew switch on only at night...but this engine makes SO MUCH NOISE in the room, being just on the "roof" of it!! It was quite crazy to be honest, nearly impossible to sleep with this. We highly regret to get that room for that reason, especially that we paid more for it... But otherwise, we had a good experience overall. Concerning the photos, the guide took quite a lot so we let him share it!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tara

Review Date: 14 Oct 2024

Review Body: This was a fantastic way to spend three days in Indonesia. The snorkeling was among the best I've ever seen, and there was enough flexibility built into the itinerary that you could spend time snorkeling, hiking, laying on the beach, or a combination of all. Our guide and the crew were fantastic, the food served on board was delicious and fresh, and our guide doubled as a photographer who took photos, underwater videos, and drone aerial pictures of us throughout the trip. There was no WiFi, karaoke, or playstation, but you honestly don't miss these at all as there is so much to do. As a solo female traveller, I loved the join-in option and felt completely safe at all times. Would highly recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Michael Doherty

Review Date: 06 Jul 2026

Review Body: Lovely boat , friendly staff, excellent guides , great food - the 3 day program was perfect, high season so busy, but still a fab experience - the snorkeling was amazing, Manta Rays the highlight but lots of lovely coral, fish and turtles - the baby sharks were very cute. The sunrise trek was beautiful and well worth doing and the Komodo dragons were amazing - lucky to see a male and female mating- huge dragon at 3 m long - plus saw three others!! Loved meeting the different nationalities on board and lots of fun visiting pink beach, diving off the boat and seeing the fruit bats and sunsets! Would highly recommend this trip

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Els and Chafihd

Review Date: 29 Oct 2023

Review Body: The trip was incredible in every way! The crew, our guide Dilan were super, the food was amazing and the comfort of the ship was great. It was one of the best tours we have ever done. Just a few comments - the ship does not have wifi as it says on the website, and it doesn't have sails on the boat so it does not sail. We booked the superior room and at night the generator is directly above this room and makes a lot (!!) of noise. The other rooms don't hear it so much. The second night the crew turned on the main engine of the boat below in stead of the generator and that was much better. All in all highly recommended tour.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Leonor

Review Date: 05 Sep 2023

Review Body: The guide was very nice, had modern photographic equipment and always tried to accomodate our wishes during the trip. Food was tasty, the boat had great outdoor spaces and was always clean. Just be aware that the cheapest rooms will probably be very noisy due to the engines, and quite uncomfortable. The captain mentioned the intention to install solar panels (which would be a factor for me to choose that boat again and even pay more). I was just sad that they offered unlimited water bottles instead of incentivizing us to us the water refilling station

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tamara Van 't Klooster

Review Date: 23 Jun 2023

Review Body: (Translated by Google) We did a very nice cruise of 3 days, 2 nights. It was well organized and the food was delicious! Highly recommended! Riki the tour guide shows you very beautiful places, takes great pictures and is so very friendly. We had a great time! (Original) Wij hebben een ontzettend leuke cruise gedaan van 3 dagen, 2 nachten. Het was goed georganiseerd en het eten was heerlijk! Echt een aanrader! Riki de tourguide laat je ontzettend mooie plekken zien, maakt geweldige foto’s en is zo ontzettend vriendelijk. Wij hebben een top tijd gehad!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jazmine

Review Date: 12 Mar 2024

Review Body: Our time with Akassa project was beyond expectation! The staff were so lovely and welcoming on board, and were extremely experienced in their roles. The food was delicious and such good value. The stops of the trip were great and our guide was really informative and assuring at every point during the trip. Every member of the crew was vital in making our experience the best that it could be! Would recommend to everyone.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: James and Kellie

Review Date: 03 Aug 2025

Review Body: We had an amazing stay in the Moon suite onboard Semesta. We fit so much in to the two nights and three days, the staff were amazing, so attentive, Roland our photographer was great and the food was sensational. Boat was in great condition and so nice to come back to a luxurious cabin between activities. We had an amazing time!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Adam

Review Date: 19 Apr 2024

Review Body: This trip was great. The best way to enjoy Komodo over 3 days rather than a whirlwind 1 day tour. The tour guide Dilan and staff were friendly, fun, and we spent the right amount of time at each location. The boat was in good condition and reasonably quiet. I would definitely recommend Seek Sophie to see the Komodo Islands.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Soledad

Review Date: 18 Jun 2023

Review Body: The experience and the boat were great for the price. Our guide Dilan was very nice and knowledgeable. The boat is very comfortable and the food was amazing. The places we visited were incredible, although expect many many other tourist to be there and taking pictures. Overall great experience!

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Snorkelling at Sebayur, Manta Point; relax on Taka Makassar sandbar; enjoy dinner onboard

Itinerary Description: 10:00 : Departure from Labuan Bajo Harbour and Sailing to Sebayur Island for Snorkeling Continue to next spot and snorkeling at Manta Point Relax and explore on a pristine sandbar Taka Makassar surrounded by turquoise waters Return to the boat for a delicious dinner and a night of relaxation or onboard entertainment (Itineraries subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond our control)

Itinerary Day 2

Itinerary Summary: Early trek at Padar, snorkelling at Pink Beach, Komodo Dragon visit, sunset at Kalong

Itinerary Description: ⁠05:00 – 07:00 AM : Early morning trek and sunrise at Padar Island. Hike to an iconic viewpoint overlooking Padar’s dramatic ridges and sweeping bays 08:00 - 10:00 AM : Snorkeling and explore Pink Beach. Discover the rare pink sands, snorkel vibrant reefs, and unwind onshore Visit Komodo Island to see the famous Komodo dragons Cruise toward Kalong Island to witness the sunset and flying foxes show (Itineraries subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond our control)

Itinerary Day 3

Itinerary Summary: Kelor and Manjarite Islands for beach, snorkelling and relaxation

Itinerary Description: Stop at Kelor Island for beach exploring and snorkeling Snorkeling and relaxing at Manjarite Island 11.00 AM - 1 PM : Return to Labuan Bajo harbor, marking the end of your unforgettable journey (Itineraries subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond our control)