Review Author: Katia Milovanova

Review Date: 11 May 2025

Review Body: If you are considering going on a sailing tour of Komodo but aren't sure....take the chance. You will not regret it. These were the most memorable 3 days of our lives. We went as a family of four adults, and we opted to spend a bit more than our budget on this tour as we had read some negative things about other companies - getting sick from the food, constant smell of gasoline, being lumped in with other groups for overfilled tours...none of this was an issue for us with Travass Life on Phinisi Cordelia. Our group of 9 staff made certain we all received the best, and we are so happy we went with them after weeks of reviewing potential boats. The whole process was very easy - from booking, communication with the hosts, to arrival and pickup at the airport. Overall, our boat was well equipped (good amount of sunny outdoor, shaded outdoor and indoor spaces). Our boat had 2 small motorboats that would take us around to the attractions, unlike the majority of other boats where we saw everyone lumped into one motorboat that appeared to be on the precipice of sinking. As well, because of the way the itinerary is set up, we seemed to be alone, first or last to many of the sites, so we always had some opportunity to enjoy it to ourselves. We would also encourage you to book the Mon-Weds tour, instead of Fri-Sun to decrease on the amount of people you are competing with. We saw mantas, Komodos, sea turtles, incredible corals, baby sharks, flying foxes and beautiful scenery. The photographer was excellent and captured some of our happiest moments. The food was simply incredible. We brought small snacks with us - just in case - but didn't end up touching any of them. The selection, quantity and calibre of food was unforgettable. The service staff, the captain, and our host were all kind, thoughtful, and sincere. In terms of things this group could improve on - we couldn't think of anything. They have it down to a science, and we feel so lucky that we were able to find them and book with them for our Komodo trip. :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Adrian Greenwood

Review Date: 31 Oct 2025

Review Body: We have just completed our 3 day/2 night stay aboard the Cordelia Phinisi and we had an absolutely fantastic experience. The accommodation was excellent (we chose the Diamond room and we were not disappointed). It was spacious and light filled and incredibly comfortable and luxurious. There were so many highlights packed into the trip of which the Manta Rays were probably our favourite but we also had incredible hikes, great scenery, lovely beaches, fantastic snorkelling and of course the Komodo dragons. Food on board was plentiful and so much variety. We especially loved the Indonesian food and the Barbecue on the last night was the highlight of them all. A special call out to all the crew who made sure we were always incredibly well looked after. A huge thank you to our tour guide Servas who was excellent. He made sure we were well briefed, kept our group to schedule (not easy with us!), made sure we got to the prime locations before the crowds and especially got us to Pink Beach first to find the best spots in the shade. However, the top marks were for spotting additional Manta rays when we had already got back in the tender, and letting us dive back in the water and have quality time with them with just our small group. Truly magical. Servas was a great guide. He was knowledgeable, very informative, and lots of fun. We had a great time with him. Also a big call out to Sam our photographer who was with us for all the important moments and who captured shots we would never have been able to. All in all a magical experience that we feel very lucky to have shared with a great bunch of people.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lorraine & Michael

Review Date: 06 May 2026

Review Body: We had a fantastic time on the 3D2N Komodo Adventure trip. The itinerary was very well-planned so we were able to visit several spots at quieter times before the crowds arrived. Paskal, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and approachable. We always felt very safe in his hands and he answered all our questions about the trip. He was also very attentive to different fitness levels and swimming abilities, making sure that we were always comfortable with the activities we were doing. Haris, our photographer was also great, making sure to get the best shots for us. He knew the best spots to get the most incredible photos to commemorate our time there. The visit to Komodo Island was such a unique experience and it was amazing to see them up-close in their natural habitat. All of the spots provided different cool views and we tried snorkelling for the first time! As someone who does get seasick, I was a bit nervous before the trip and had stocked up on seasickness tablets but the boat was very stable throughout and I never had to take them. An added bonus which we weren't expecting was the delicious and plentiful food on-board. Before joining the trip, we had received an email telling us to bring snacks if we wanted so we stocked up beforehand but turns out we didn't need it as we were never hungry - if anything, we were always left very full and satisfied after each meal. Thank you to Paskal, Haris, the boat crew, the local people and our lovely fellow travellers who all made it an incredible once-in-a-lifetime trip. I would highly recommend it! Our only negative is that it was over too soon!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rachael

Review Date: 22 Jul 2025

Review Body: We had an absolutely amazing trip aboard the Cordelia! we saw everything that was promised and more. Snorkelling in Komodo National Park was nothing short of spectacular.The marine life was incredible. The boat was wonderfully comfortable, and the food was plentiful and delicious, we were truly spoiled! One of the highlights was seeing the famous Komodo dragons near Komodo Village. They were wild, though perhaps not completely but still absolutely thrilling to witness up close. Since it was mating season, we were told it would have been difficult to spot them just by trekking, so we felt incredibly lucky to see them at all. The previous trip wasn’t so lucky we were told. Watching the bats fly from Kalong Island at sunset was another unforgettable experience , eerie, dramatic, and totally fascinating! We were also lucky to have such a fantastic group of fellow travellers, the energy, laughter, and good company made the experience even more memorable. Be sure to bring some cash with you, you’ll be amazed at how enterprising some of the local children are when it comes to selling souvenirs, even out in the middle of the water while you’re on the boat!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Ketut Wiryadi

Review Date: 22 Feb 2025

Review Body: We recently had an unforgettable trip on the Cordelia Phinisi in Labuan Bajo, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience. The crew, under the command of Mr. Asril, was exceptionally friendly and professional, making us feel welcome and well-cared for throughout our journey. A special shoutout to our guide, Mr. Pascal, who went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed every moment of the trip. His knowledge and enthusiasm truly enhanced our experience. Additionally, the onboard photographer, Mr. Deval, captured stunning photos that we'll cherish forever. One of the highlights of our trip was meeting a wonderful group of fellow travelers. The friendships we formed along the way made the journey even more special and memorable. From start to finish, the team's dedication to making our trip memorable was evident. We highly recommend the Cordelia Phinisi for anyone looking to have an amazing and well-organized adventure in Labuan Bajo. Thank you to the entire crew for making our trip so special!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kaili

Review Date: 07 Jul 2025

Review Body: This trip was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend for anyone thinking about it. I booked it while solo travelling and I felt like I was in super capable hands from the very start. The staff were wonderful and attentive. Things like weather and crowds were taken into consideration when we went to different places, which was a really positive side to the experience. I felt like the staff did everything to make sure everyone felt safe and at-ease throughout our time on the trip. The boat was super comfortable - the shaded lounge area at the back was perfect for relaxing and escaping the sun in between each activity. Big shoutout to our tour guide Pascal for taking care of everyone, setting the vibe and leading the way, to Rikki for his enthusiasm and the stunning photos that he took for everyone, and to the whole crew for everything they did to make the experience so memorable. Would do this trip again for sure!! Definitely worth the money - Komodo is a magical place.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jennifer W

Review Date: 04 Feb 2026

Review Body: My husband and I did the 3D2N Komodo Island Tour. It was an unforgettable experience & one of the coolest adventures we’ve ever done! All of the boat crew were friendly and helpful. Pion, our guide, planned everything out to the T and always beat the crowds so we got an amazing quiet experience everywhere we went. Harris, our photographer, also did an amazing job and took hundreds of amazing photos with great quality. The food was always very lovely with all sorts of choices, even one of each meat, rice, fruit, etc. The stops on the trip and the viewpoints are all very scenic. We saw dolphins within 20 min of leaving the port, lots of manta rays, 9 Komodo Dragon Lizards! And more! There are cockroaches but they spray before you start your boat trip so we didn’t really notice them the first day. They came out more the second night but manageable and worth it for the experience.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Samira Wanitschek

Review Date: 22 Feb 2025

Review Body: Die Bootstour war ein absolutes Highlight während unserer Hochzeitsreise. Wir waren für 2 Nächte dabei. Das Essen war super lecker und die Crew sehr nett. Uns haben alle Stopps sehr gut gefallen und wir können es sehr weiterempfehlen. Unser Raum war unten und es war alles etwas klamm, nicht schlimm, aber nächstes mal würde ich mir eins der teuersten Räume gönnen, die waren weiter oben mit Fenster und tollem Blick aufs Meer. Die Bewohner der oberen Zimmer meinten sie haben aus dem Bett aus ihrem Fenster den Sonnenaufgang angeschaut. Ich bin dafür aufgestanden, was auch völlig in Ordnung war und natürlich trotzdem wunderschön 😊 generell gab es auch immer Kaffee, was ich super finde. Wir durften uns selbst alkoholische und nicht alkoholische Getränke und Snacks mitbringen. Die Snacks haben wir nicht gebraucht, da es sehr viel zu Essen gab und es uns sehr gut geschmeckt hat.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Florence Peschke

Review Date: 14 Jun 2025

Review Body: Do yourself a favour and book yourself the 3D2N tour onboard the Cordelia - we had the best time! The boat has a luxurious feel, even the bunkbeds (with private bathroom and hot showers) were super comfortable. Everything was so well organized with some fantastic snorkeling, including massive manta rays, visiting the Komodo dragons (which might be a bit disappointing as the trek is rather a 20 minutes walk right behind the town plus photo ops time). Clearly Komodo receives a lot of tourists but this tour allows to escape the masses at least at times. Food was also fabulous- including a seafood BBQ. A big thanks to Captain Asri and his crew for the good vibes. Paskal is an excellent and knowledgable guide and how amazing is it to have a professional photographer on board?! (Thanks Deval). Honestly the only negative is that it ended to soon!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Pia

Review Date: 06 May 2025

Review Body: Wow, was für ein Trip und was für eine Crew! Einfach nur eine wunderschöne Erfahrung. Crew und Paskal unglaublich zuvorkommend und bemüht für jeden an Board ein einzigartiges Erlebnis zu schaffen. Absolute Empfehlung die Cordelia zu buchen. Sie haben die Spots möglichst so ausgewählt um Touristenmassen zu vermeiden. Das Boot ist sehr hochwertig, schön hergerichtet, alles ist aus Holz ausgebaut. Ricky, der Fotograf, hat den ganzen Trip wunderschöne Fotos und Drohnenaufnahmen für die Truppe gemacht, die im Trip inklusive waren. Es gibt mehr als genug Essen und es war sehr lecker. Allerdings könnten sie nach unserem Geschmack bei der indonesischen Küche bleiben, westliche Gerichte waren ok. Wir können dieses Erlebnis mit Cordelia wirklich jedem empfehlen.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Eva

Review Date: 05 Jul 2025

Review Body: As a solo female traveler for this trip, the Cordelia crew made a superb effort at making me feel comfortable to properly enjoy this trip. The bed at the mixed dormitory was very comfortable, the shower had a good temperature/pressure and a few sockets to charge my devices. There is plenty of space at the top deck to enjoy the views and weather. Meals provided had very generous portions and seafood was delicious. The itinerary was well planned, making sure we were able to enjoy all the spots with minimal crowds and comfortable weather. I also did not have to constantly remind myself to take pictures/videos, because the onboard photographer documented all the highlights of the trip. I wanted a memorable adventure, and they absolutely delivered!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tobie Louw

Review Date: 17 Jul 2024

Review Body: Spent three days on Cordelia (Boat19) in Komodo’s. Will recommend this boat and agency to anyone looking for a top class hassle free experience hosted by Pascal on the boat who managed our itinerary in an engaging and knowledgeable manager. He knows the region well. We had lots of fun with three other couples who we met for the first time. Swimming? Snorkeling, and hiking for Komodo dragons. Saw many. Dave on the boat managed all photography which included drone shots of us snorkeling. Being on a professionally managed good quality boat makes all the difference. Cabins spotless and fresh. Meals were good. Nice itinerary with mix of activities and rest. Thanks guys.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Luke T

Review Date: 19 Jul 2026

Review Body: Absolutely loved this trip. The boat was very clean and spacious. The itinerary was nicely balanced between activities and chill time. Hans, Arka, and the rest of the crew were really great. I stayed in the shared dorm which was more comfortable than I expected despite the tight quarters. The other rooms looked very nice. The boat had soft drinks and beer for 25k IDR and 50k IDR, respectively. I would suggest bringing your own drinks if you want to drink anything other than beer. The one negative was that the island stops and beaches tended to feature a fair amount of trash. Not a negative of the tour itself but it was sad to see a national park with litter so prevalent.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Ryan Tennis

Review Date: 06 Sep 2025

Review Body: Amazing trip, boat and crew! The itinerary was mostly run of the mill of what you can expect with 3D2N Komodo boat trip. HOWEVER, the order in which Pascal and the crew decided in the day depending on weather and crowds made a big difference, and contributed to more special and less crowded experience. The boat is well maintained and our room was incredible - we stayed in the Diamond cabin. It was bigger than our room in London! The crew were amazing and super attentive to the guests. Pascal was an awesome guide and Sam was a great photographer. The food was fantastic and really impressive catering to such a high level for 11 people. Could not recommend enough!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lucy Martin

Review Date: 24 Mar 2026

Review Body: I had an incredible experience sailing on the Cordelia boat. Our guide Servas was so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The onboard photographer Sam was also great (he had a professional camera, GoPro and drone!!). The experiences were out of this world, highlights being the Komodo dragons, manta rays and flying foxes! The staff on board were really kind and the food was incredible (a mix of Indonesian and western food, beautiful juices, free tea and coffee with regular and oat milk). The cabins and dining area had air con which was also another major bonus for me! Would 100% recommend! This trip far exceeded my expectations (which were high to begin with😂)!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Malou

Review Date: 04 Mar 2026

Review Body: I went with this boat as an alternative to the Lombok-Labuan Bajo trips that I’d seen on social media, as they seemed too crowded and crammed. And this trip turned out to be a highlight of my holiday so far! The ship, Cordelia, is really nice, the food was good and the crew was so extremely kind and made sure we had everything we needed. Special thanks to our guide Servas, who is a brilliant, funny and upbeat guide and made sure we got to places right before the other tourists would come in, so we’d have all the good spots in relative peace and quiet. And many thanks to our photographer! I really recommend going with this trip.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Louise

Review Date: 07 May 2025

Review Body: We had a 3d2n trip and it was absolutely amazing. Beautiful scenery, viewpoints and nature, snorkeling and so on. The group, staff, guide and photographer was very openminded and there was a nice vibe througout the entire trip. I had my kids on the boat (8 and 12years) and the guide (Pascal) and photographer (Ricky) really embraced the kids . Also pascal had great knowledge about Indonesian history and culture, which was really nice and interesting to learn from. The trip was worth every penny! Travass Life can only really be recommended as a first class experience. We would do it again 🤩 /Louise, William and Alexander

Review rating: 5

Review Author: yome kin

Review Date: 27 May 2025

Review Body: Just got back from the most incredible boat trip and I’m honestly sad it’s over. The boat and all the facilities were spotless, the crew were the friendliest, most accommodating people you could hope for, and the food was absolutely fantastic—plentiful and delicious! We were taken to some magical spots, from stunning beaches to unforgettable treks. Special shoutout to our amazing guide Paskal, who made every moment more enjoyable. And the karaoke night was a blast! Also to Gio the photographer, who captured the trip beautifully and gifted us memories we’ll cherish forever. Nothing to fault. Just pure joy from start to finish.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Dieneke vd werken

Review Date: 22 Feb 2025

Review Body: We literally loved our trip on boat 19 with the Cordelia crew and Paskal and Harris; the guide and photographer. Everyone was so friendly and wanted to make this trip the best experience for all of us. The food was really good, the rooms were clean and there was free water, coffee and tea and also softdrinks and beers you could buy. At some places there was also WiFi. We had the best spots to see Pink beach, the Komodo dragons and the sunset at Padar island. The guide and pothographer did there very best to give us the best experience with the snorkeling and even filmed a lot. It was great! You have to book this trip! :-)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Donal Tuohy

Review Date: 16 Jul 2024

Review Body: I couldn’t recommend this enough. We were travelling for 4 months and this is one of the top things we did. The boat is spectacular and the crew are so so friendly. They made the trip. The accommodation is also great. The beds are really comfy. The food was fantastic and there was always more than enough. Thank you to all the crew for a wonderful few days. Our guide,Pascal, was absolutely great. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. He organised the trip so we could get to the scenic spots at the quietest times. Our photographer, Dave, was very talented and it’s lovely to have high quality photos of the trip.

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Island hopping: Siaba, Manta Point, Taka Makassar, Padar sunset.

Itinerary Description: Pick up from hotel : 08:00 – 08:30 Siaba Island Manta Point Taka Makassar Padar Island (sunset)

Itinerary Day 2

Itinerary Summary: Island hopping: Pink Beach, Komodo dragons, snorkeling, and a Kalong Island sunset.

Itinerary Description: Pink Beach Komodo Island Pempe Island Kalong Island (Sunset)

Itinerary Day 3

Itinerary Summary: Island hopping: Manjarite & Kelor, return to Labuan Bajo

Itinerary Description: Manjarite Island Kelor Island Back to Labuan Bajo