Review Author: Nea L

Review Date: 07 mei 2025

Review Body: Papiton was the best dive boat I've ever been on. I was extremely impressed with the organization (everything was perfectly prepared when we arrived) as well as the kindness and support (we were always helped to put on the dive vests and checked the whole equiptment before a dive) of the crew. The dive sites themselves were very great selected, we were shown beautiful coral reefs and we saw extremely many animals like toads, mantas and sharks (always by far of course). Every dive was exciting and I always felt perceived and supported underwater. The lunch was also great and was served in a sweet bento box. The staff were all very nice and we all had a great time together! If I ever come back here to dive, it's definitely with Papiton!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alice

Review Date: 08 okt 2026

Review Body: We had a great time on Papiton. The boat had brilliant facilities, and the food prepared was so delicious. The crew and dive masters were informative, giving us a detailed briefing before each dive. I booked a refresher with Edo, who was amazing and helped me remember key skills and then guided me calmly and reassuringly through the fun dives. Would definitely recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jeanne A

Review Date: 07 mei 2025

Review Body: For our diving day, we had a great time on Papiton's boat. The boat is clean and beautiful. The crew is adorable and will do everything they can to make sure you enjoy your day! A hearty breakfast with fruit accompanied by tea or coffee and a good lunch. You can also enjoy comfortable beds and benches with sea views. Thank you all again for a memorable day!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Leela

Review Date: 05 jul 2026

Review Body: I have been diving for 33 years and these 3 dives we did today were the most spectacular ones I’ve ever done. We had 12 gigantic manta rays dance around us, saw dolphins, reef sharks, turtles… and sooo much more! Can’t recommend Papiton Dive highly enough! The boat, the crew, everything about this day has just been extraordinary!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Dani

Review Date: 23 okt 2025

Review Body: I had an awesome time diving with papiton dive. They took good care of me and my friend, I had ear problems and there was always somebody on my side and helping me. I always felt very safe, and that’s very important to me. The food they served was also really good, and all the crew members were friendly and helpful.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Any

Review Date: 07 mei 2025

Review Body: The best Komodo diving experience with Papiton Dive! This is the best dive experience in my live.The boat is spacious and biggest compare to others. I did 3 dives in one day and saw a group of manta rays, sharks, turtles, and more!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jasmine Brooks

Review Date: 07 mei 2025

Review Body: I had such a wonderful time. Big, gorgeous ship with and highly knowledgeable, friendly staff. Everything was explained well and the food on board was delicious! Will definitely book again when I’m back in Bajo for my license.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Gino

Review Date: 07 mei 2025

Review Body: Best day dive boat ever. amazing crew and lunch. went to sebayur, manta point and tatawa last week. everything went smoothly. definitely coming back if i ever had a day trip to komodo again

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Xavier

Review Date: 25 sep 2026

Review Body: Had a great day of diving. The sites were well chosen, the guides were fantastic. The boat had great facilities and the food was good

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Katia Milovanova

Review Date: 11 mei 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: Jamie Fam

Review Date: 01 jun 2025

Review Body: Unforgettable Trip with Travass Company – A Dream Come True! I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Traves Company. From start to finish, the boat crew was incredibly kind, informative, and caring—they truly made us feel like family. Every part of the itinerary was unforgettable. The snorkeling spots were out of this world—we swam with manatees, turtles, colorful coral reefs, and more fish than I could count. One of the highlights was watching thousands of bats fly out at sunset—such a magical moment! Hiking Padar Island at sunset was the perfect choice. It wasn’t crowded like at sunrise, so we had space to relax, take in the view, and enjoy the peace without the rush. Seeing the Komodo dragons was thrilling—we spotted about 7 of them! Our guide made the experience so much better. He was cute, funny, and kept the group relaxed with jokes, especially for those feeling nervous. The locals we met were incredibly warm and welcoming, making the experience feel even more special. Some of the best memories: Jumping off the top deck into the ocean Snorkeling in crystal-clear waters Singing karaoke under the stars Sleeping outside on the top deck under the night sky The boat was clean, the beds were super comfortable (even the bunk beds!), and the food was delicious with plenty of options. Hot snacks and cold beer were always available, and the showers had hot water—such a plus! This trip truly had it all: adventure, beauty, relaxation, and amazing people. Travass Company exceeded all expectations. I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat! They supply everything besides personal products. Not a lot of room for storage so pack light, you will be in your bathing suite most of the day. I brought my snorkel gear, but they do supply the basics. The photographer was amazing, so don't worry about missing any moments on camera. I did travel solo and there wasn't a moment I felt not unwelcome or out of place. I believe the people and our crew were a big part of why the trip was so special.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Wee Studyo

Review Date: 10 feb 2025

Review Body: Easily one of the best and most memorable experiences we’ve had in South East Asia. We spent a lot of time researching the many boat tours and having picked Travas Life / Sail with Papiton, we can safely say it was the best decision we made. Emmanuel our guide, Gio the photographer and the rest of the crew were great and made the trip so easy and fun. We were on Papiton Lopi, the smaller boat sleeping 10 and we’re lucky to have a really great bunch of people. The boat was beautiful, really clean and well kept. We had a double room at the front and the bed was so comfy and the adjoined en-suite was really cute and well designed. The food was definitely a highlight. It was so nice eating together for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a communal table. Over the course of the trip we had fresh fish, prawns, crab, salads and lots of other great local delights. There was also a lot of options if you were vegetarian. We really appreciated the fresh fruit, water dispenser, coffee, tea and biscuits which were on offer for free through the trip. What makes this trip stand out from the crowed is there knowledge of the area and experience. Despite the droves of boats and people that visit the Komodo national park and surrounding islands we often were the only boat in the bay or people on the beaches as they knew exactly when to go and which spots to visit. This does mean waking up early on some days but trust me it’s 100% worth it if you I want a picture on the Pink beaches with nobody in the background! The trip exceeded all our expectations, we saw amazing coral reefs, tropical fish, eagle rays, manta rays, sharks, dolphins and lots of turtles plus flying foxes. Not to mention Komodo dragons! One thing we would mention is the generator on the top roof deck can be quite noisy. We didn’t really mind and as our cabin was on the lower deck we didn’t really hear it, but if your in the top cabin it could be a little hard to sleep.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tim Urch

Review Date: 14 feb 2025

Review Body: tl;dr - Warm, friendly company who go above and beyond to ensure you have the best trip. Ignore the grumpy 1 star reviews. You get what you pay for. -------- We did a 3D2N liveaboard on the Papiton Lopi and we cannot recommend it more. In our experience they were upfront, very well organised and helpful. We had a problem with our flight because Lion Air cancelled our flight, which meant we could not arrive in time for the trip departure. We were so worried we would have to cancel, but the Papiton team organised a private airport pickup and private boat to make sure we caught up with our boat. It couldn't have been less of a problem, they were calm and proactive when we called them almost in tears from the airport! The trip itself is magnificent. The boat was far nicer than we thought it would be. The room was comfortable, the shower was great, the AC was powerful, chargers worked. The food was delicious every day as well as nutritious. The team were amazing, shout out to Servas who ensured everyone enjoyed themselves and made sure we got to key locations early enough to beat as many of the crowds as possible, and helped us find turtles, manta rays and even a shark (don't worry, the sharks here are small and uninterested in humans!). Servas is a legend. Also shout out to Gio the photographer (yes our trip included a full time professional photographer complete with camera, drone and gopro!!!). Gio was always there at key points and on the boat to take candid or posed photos of each of us when we wanted which means we now have hard drives full of memories of Komodo. All photos attached were taken by Gio. In addition, a *special* shout out to both Gio and Servas, when at 05:45am at the top of Kelor Island I asked to take photos and videos of me proposing to my girlfriend (now fiancee!!) they didn't hesitate and we now have some even more special memories. Thank you so much for the best holiday ever <3

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Maren Boerrigter

Review Date: 08 feb 2025

Review Body: Wir waren auf der Papiton Duwa (Mantaroom) und können nur positives berichten. Der Raum war geräumig, es gab Strom, eine Klimaanlage, eine eigene Toilette und die Möglichkeit sich zu Duschen (Süßwasser). Hierbei darf man nicht vergessen, dass man sich auf einem Boot befindet und sollte keine Luxus-Suite erwarten. Nachts ist es aufgrund des Generators laut (Oropax helfen) und ist das Bad feucht. Wer sich hier beschweren möchte kann das tun, meckert aber unserer Meinung nach auf sehr hohem Niveau. Die Stops waren klasse, wir sahen schöne Korallenriffe, Fische, Mantarochen, Stachelrochen, Schildkröten, Riffhaie,.. Die Stops teilt man sich zum Teil mit vielen anderen Booten/Menschen, man darf sich im Vorfeld nicht zu sehr von Instagram und Co blenden lassen. Dies ist aber in der Hochsaison auch nicht anders zu erwarten. Die Crew versucht allerdings die Massen bestmöglichst zu umgehen und wirft immer ein Auge auf alle. Der Fotograf an Bord hält alle Erinnerungen auf Bild und Video fest und geht auf Wünsche ein, ohne dabei aufdringlich zu sein. Unser Guide (Pascal) und die Crew waren top. Pascal konnte uns viel erzählen und strahlte sehr viel Ruhe aus. Gute Englisch Kenntnisse. Am zweiten Tag gab es leider eine kleine Panne am Motor, wodurch wir einen vorgesehenen Stop am Abend nicht mehr rechtzeitig erreichten. Die Agentur ermöglichte uns aber, dieses am Folgetag in einer Extra-Tour vom Hafen nachzuholen (ohne Aufpreis). Während wir auf dem Ozean auf das Ersatzteil warteten, durften wir am nächstgelegenen Strand schnorcheln und hatten somit trotzdem eine sehr gute Zeit! Wir hoffen, dass niemand der Crew aufgrund dessen Schwierigkeiten bekommen hat. Niemand konnte etwas dafür und wir waren trotzdem total glücklich mit der Tour. Wir können die Tour auf jeden Fall empfehlen und hoffen, dass ein angemessener Teil des Geldes bei den Mitarbeitenden (Crew) landet. Das haben sie auf jeden Fall verdient. :-)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jan W

Review Date: 14 feb 2025

Review Body: Easily one of the best and most memorable experiences we’ve had in South East Asia. We spent a lot of time researching the many boat tours and having picked Papiton, we can safely say it was the best decision we made. Emmanuel our guide, Gio the photographer and the rest of the crew were great and made the trip so easy and fun. We were on Papiton Lopi, the smaller boat sleeping 10 and we’re lucky to have a really great bunch of people. The boat was beautiful, really clean and well kept. We had a double room at the front and the bed was so comfy and the adjoined en-suite was really cute and well designed. The food was definitely a highlight. It was so nice eating together for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a communal table. Over the course of the trip we had fresh fish, prawns, crab, salads and lots of other great local delights. There was also a lot of options if you were vegetarian. We really appreciated the fresh fruit, water dispenser, coffee, tea and biscuits which were on offer for free through the trip. What makes this trip stand out from the crowed is there knowledge of the area and experience. Despite the droves of boats and people that visit the Komodo national park and surrounding islands we often were the only boat in the bay or people on the beaches as they knew exactly when to go and which spots to visit. This does mean waking up early on some days but trust me it’s 100% worth it if you I want a picture on the Pink beaches with nobody in the background! The trip exceeded all our expectations, we saw amazing coral reefs, tropical fish, eagle rays, manta rays, sharks, dolphins and lots of turtles plus flying foxes. Not to mention Komodo dragons! One thing we would mention is the generator on the top roof deck can be quite noisy. We didn’t really mind and as our cabin was on the lower deck we didn’t really hear it, but if your in the top cabin it could be a little hard to sleep.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Salai arun CA

Review Date: 08 feb 2025

Review Body: We went for 2 trips with Travass. One is the trip to Rangko Cave. Other is the 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS sailing trip at Komodo national park. Rangko Cave Rangko cave is a very beautiful and adventurous place. Anyone travelling to Labuan Bajo must visit the cave for sure. There is no better team to take you to the cave than Travass. Thank you very much guys for the wonderful experience. Special thanks to our guide Mr.Arka (insta id: Arukadeath). Arka is a friendly and comfortable guide. He was also our photographer. He has clicked incredible pics. I have posted few of them here. I would give 5/5 for Travass and Arka. SAILING TRIP TO KOMODO NATIONAL PARK Previously I have been to many one-day sailing trips in places like Maldives, El Nido, Diminiyat Islands, Koh Chang etc. Every place is unique and beautiful. But I would say that this 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS sailing trip at Komodo national park by Travass and Papiton is the best. The best part of the trip was THE TURTLE POINT and THE MANTA POINT. Our guide Mr.Phion said that spotting of animals is only by luck and he cannot guarantee that we will spot one. But for sure he was alert and worked really hard to spot turtles and Manta rays. Travass also provided us with a great photographer Mr.Syem. What impressed me the most about Mr.Syem is his underwater photography skills. He ensured that he clicked the underwater pictures or videos at the right time along with the turtles and manta rays. Our cook whose name I don’t remember, ensured that the food was tasty throughout the trip. Special thanks to the cook. The captain, the boat man and rest of the crew members (I have posted pic of the entire crew) ensured that we were comfortable. Our ship Papiton Lopi was very clean and all the comforts were available despite travelling to remote locations of the Flores Island. I would give 5/5 for Travass and their ship Papiton Lopi or 6/5 if possible.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Adrian Greenwood

Review Date: 31 okt 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 mei 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: Ginevra Strambi Ferrini

Review Date: 10 feb 2025

Review Body: It was an amazing experience that I’m looking forward to repeat, maybe on a different itinerary. Let’s start from the boat: our Papiton was a very comfortable boat, hosting comfortably 10 guests and the crew. The double cabins are very comfortable with a beautiful sea view, private toilet room and very clean. The crew: our guide Emanuel has been nothing less than wonderful! He made sure we were always the first ones getting to the places that by the time we left started getting super crowded! So we enjoyed every stop away from the crowd! He was a good company and fitted so well in our group, it was a pleasure to have him around. Kele, our amazing photographer took great pictures and was very patient with all our requests. He took also some spontaneous shots that made the pictures even more special! Our cook treated us so well, he fed us as an Italian mama would do with breakfasts, snacks, lunch and dinner always ready for us and always delicious with a good variety also for vegetarians. The small boat captain also was very nice he he brought us everywhere, also very early in the morning upon our request. The Captain sailed seamlessly and safely to every destination, and the rest of the crew was so quiet that sometimes we didn’t even know they were there. The places we visited were amazing, plenty of snorkeling stops among tropical fishes, turtles, mantas and corals. The group was great which made this experience even more unforgettable! Thanks to the crew and to Travas for the amazing days we spent on the Papiton! Ahoy!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rob Nash

Review Date: 11 sep 2025

Review Body: This boat tour absolutely killed it! 👌👌 Seriously one of the best tours I've ever been on. The boat, the crew, the food, the itinerary was all far better than expected. Be sure to starve yourself for a few days ahead because I assure you, you are gonna eat well, and often. The crew were all very friendly, welcoming, accommodating, and worked hard to ensure all the guests had a great time. And we did! The boat itself was nice and roomy, I stayed in the 4 bed dorm (with two others) and there was enough space for luggage. One downside to sleeping on the lower deck is the engine noise from the generators, it runs all night. Despite this, I slept ok with earplugs and and eye mask - I strongly advise packing these!!! Th crew made a good effort to keep away from hoards of tourists, though it wasn't always possible. They were flexible, and switched up the itinerary slightly due to unforeseen circumstances, and ensured were made good use of time. We mostly sailed alongside the Papiton 2 (the sister boat) which was great cos we had a little bit of engine trouble, so they helped us get going again. If you like snorkelling, there will be plenty of it. In 3 days we did about 6-8 snorkelling trips and saw loads of reef fish, turtles, rays, sharks and even a pod of dolphins. The crew tried really hard to find some mantas for us, but we were out of luck, so it goes sometimes. I can't recommend this tour highly enough. It was absolutely amazing! Thank you Papiton 1 Crew. 🙏👌

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Day-trip diving and snorkelling in Komodo National Park

Itinerary Description: 06.45 AM: Gather at meeting point Experience a day-trip diving excursion in Komodo National Park Visit three carefully selected dive sites based on conditions and experience level Enjoy a comfortable journey on a spacious and modern diving boat 4.00PM: Boat arrive at harbour and debrief at meeting point