Review Author: Marta Bento

Review Date: 19 Apr 2026

Review Body: We had a fantastic experience with Alexandria Cruise. We chose the private snorkelling tour, and the staff made it very personalised to our preferences and pace throughout the day. Our guide, Hugo, was very knowledgeable and always made an effort to steer us away from other groups, even at the more popular stops. The timing of the tour was perfect — it’s one of the few that departs very early in the morning, so we always stayed ahead of the crowds. We visited all the planned locations: we spotted dolphins on the way to the first stop, hiked Padar Island for its amazing views, swam at Pink Beach, and trekked through Komodo National Park where we saw a variety of wildlife, including Komodo dragons (we even saw two having a little argument!). At Taka Makassar, we saw turtles and a baby shark, and we also encountered manta rays and beautiful coral reefs at Makassar Reef and Kanawa Island. Hugo and the crew were excellent at spotting animals and were very knowledgeable about the local fauna and flora. Hugo’s English was very good, and we had some great conversations throughout the day. He also filmed some amazing videos with my go pro throughout the trip. They provided lunch and drinks during the tour. I would definitely recommend this experience — it was one of the highlights of our trip to Indonesia!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Karen Liwei Zhong

Review Date: 30 Aug 2026

Review Body: I booked two day snorkeling tour with Alexandria Cruise back in February. Warren contacted me and gave me very specific and clear instructions as what to expect, what to bring, when to meet, etc. The tours were designed effectively and our crew - Ryan (pronounced as ReeYan), Yong and Capital Salem were very attentive. They helped us putting on our gears and made sure they worked properly before we got into the water. While under water they were constantly scouring for special marine animals, we have seen three or four manta rays, several green turtles and many many beautiful bright-colored fishes and corals. The tours were also consistent of land portion as we went onto islands of Lawa, Pardor and Komodo. The crew always were there to help us hiking (even holding our hands during rough patches) and taking photos. We also went to the amazing Pink Beach. What mind blowing was among all the places we been to we were one of the very few if not the only group there! I can’t say it was pure luck, we contributed the perfect timming to Alexandria Cruise’s genius planning. If you are considering to visit the Komodo National Park, I can’t recommend AC enough, it is the most honest, attentive and smartest operator we’ve ever worked with, worth every penny.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: SB

Review Date: 07 Jul 2025

Review Body: We booked a 2-day trip to explore the highlights of the region at a calm, family-friendly pace with our three children (aged 4, 7, and 13). I honestly have no words for how special this experience was. It struck the perfect balance between peaceful moments and thrilling adventures. We had time to enjoy the natural beauty around us, but also did some more intense treks — all made possible thanks to our incredible guide. He was thoughtful, patient, and truly knew what he was doing. He planned everything so well, choosing the perfect times to visit each place, often when there were hardly any other tourists around. Thanks to him, we felt like we were discovering hidden gems rather than doing the usual tourist route. The views, the atmosphere, the energy — it all felt unique and personal. He made sure every member of our family, from our youngest to our teenager, felt safe, included, and engaged. We’ve done many family trips, but this one truly stands out. It wasn’t just a tour — it was an unforgettable experience we’ll talk about for years to come.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kathleen

Review Date: 30 Apr 2025

Review Body: Alexandria Cruise provided our family of five an incredible very full day’s experience that far exceeded our high expectations. Warren and the team on our fast boat whisked us away from the harbor and out into turquoise waters where he and Ye-Ping safely guided us on a number of breathtaking snorkeling experiences. We hovered over eleven manta rays at a feeding station, drifted alert as we crossed paths with a number of green sea turtle, and slowly cruised by vibrantly colorful fish and sea life going about their day. One steep hike to a beautiful vista and one stroll successfully seeking Komodo Dragons, lunch on a private island beach, with the incredible sunset add-on watching the moving sight of thousands of flying foxes fly through the sky on their way to search for fruit all added up to an unforgettable and action-packed day. They also accommodated the food requirements of one vegetarian in our group with a delicious lunch.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Van

Review Date: 10 Jun 2026

Review Body: We had the most amazing 1 day boat trip with Rian and the team in Komodo! Since there was only our group, the tour was fully customized to our needs, with the team's thoughtful arrangements. The boat was comfortable, food and drinks were good, and Rian and the whole team took care of us really well. We visited Kelor, Rinca, Taka Makassar, Manta point, Mawan and Kanawa during our trip as we went to the other destinations the day before with our hotel tour. We were always the earliest to any of those destinations as we started early, and had all the beautiful places to ourselves! The most memorable moment was when we managed to snorkel with huge manta rays with the help of Rian and the captain. Warren is also very friendly and handles the communications very well and very responsive. Highly recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Wazid Islam

Review Date: 08 Jul 2025

Review Body: Hey Alexander Cruises, Thanks for organising such a great day out on our private boat to Komodo National park and the surrounding islands! Everyone from Warren who I contacted via SeekSophie, and then our boat crew (Salim, Renol) and our guide Rian was brilliant. We are a Bangladeshi family of 4 (teenage son + older daughter) from the UK with little experience in the open sea. My wife gets seasick and my son has a nut allergy- so lots of complications! Rian, Salim, Reynol managed the day perfectly. Rian kept us informed at every step and guided us as we jumped into the open sea and went snorkelling. We were very fortunate to see several Komodo dragons, and turtles whilst snorkelling. An amazing day with some precious memories created on our trip.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Mike O

Review Date: 20 Oct 2024

Review Body: Fantastic trip in a stunning natural paradise. We took a private tour, which is more expensive than the public boats, but well worth it at busy times. We visited on Saturday, when I estimate there were some 50 boats carrying 1000+ people around the small islands. Having a private boat meant that we arrived at the busy spots after or before the crowds. At Padar viewpoint we were among only 20 people, even though we passed several hundred coming down while we were going up. Our guides, Hari and the crew were fantastic - friendly and well organised. They helped us to see Komodo Dragons, Flying Foxes, beautiful corals, countless species of tropical fish and even Manta rays and turtles as we snorkelled. Magical day!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alda

Review Date: 10 Nov 2024

Review Body: Wonderful day made possible only by the team from Alexandria Cruise (Fano, Renol & Salim). The islands were beautiful but the snorkeling experience was magical. The team made sure that our safety was top priority and took amazing videos of us with the manta rays and turtles even though they were not required to do so. They know when and where to go to avoid the crowd and this is by far, the best private cruise experience I have had compared to others. From the moment you book a tour with them, you know you are in good hands with very responsive customer service till you are back safely at the hotel after the trip. Will strongly recommend them to anyone who wishes to have more than a great day at Labuan Bajo.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alexander Mackay

Review Date: 21 Jul 2026

Review Body: Today was incredible. We were very very lucky. The team at Seek Sophie told us about the team at Alexandria Cruise and we put our faith in their recommendation. Hugo, Salim and the bait team were genuinely outstanding. Up early we were collected from the hotel and headed out to sea well before sunrise. Their recommendation. We beat the crowds to each of the 7 locations and had the most interesting, informative day. Hugo was excellent, local, kind, well educated and great fun. He was friends with the guides and rangers who looked after us very well. ‘My best day ever’ said my 12 yr old. My 15yr old agreed. Job done! Thank you all for a terrific experience.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Carrie

Review Date: 01 Jul 2025

Review Body: We did a private tour with our family of four, including two school aged kids, and loved it! We had a crew of three and we felt that our safety and comfort were their priority. Rian was such a nice guide and took the time to explain everything to us and answer all of our questions. He also took a bunch of great photos and videos for us. The boat felt sturdy and the captain and deck hand appeared knowledgeable. This archipelago is really amazing. The pink beach and sand bar are so beautiful and seeing the Komodo dragons was very fascinating. Also we swam with turtles and got to snorkel over the most beautiful coral reef I have ever seen. It was really a magical day.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Bilal

Review Date: 13 Jun 2025

Review Body: Amazing experience - our guide Harry did a great job scheduling the day, explaining things along the way, acting as a personal photographer, and ensuring our overall comfort and happiness. We were able to see 4 Komodo dragons, as well as baby sharks, turtles and manta rays when snorkelling. 10/10 would recommend. The tour was very organised and punctual - we were collected from our hotel at 5:25am sharp and were ahead of the crowds at every stop, which meant we could enjoy everything peacefully and get some amazing photos/videos. We hiked padar island and beat the crowds, and only saw other tourists at one of the snorkelling spots for a few moments.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Izzy Pickles

Review Date: 21 Jul 2023

Review Body: We had such a great day with Heri and his team on Red Alexandria. It was an early start (5am) but they planned the whole day to ensure that we reached the locations before the crowds arrived. We saw sunrise from the boat and climbed Pulau Padar before 7am, which meant that it wasn’t too busy. We were also very lucky to swim with three Manta Rays that Heri spotted from the boat, as well as a turtle. The whole day was organised brilliantly and each experience was really memorable. Lunch was delicious too! Highly recommended if you’d like a private charter with knowledgeable guides who know all these special places so well.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jacquelyn Lickness

Review Date: 01 Oct 2024

Review Body: We had a lovely time! We did the private boat and got to see so much - hiking to the top of a mountain, walking among the komodos, the best drift snorkel experiene, and the bats at sunset. Truly incredible! Everything was well communicated in advance and the customer service was very good! And we loved that our guide was flexible about the order of seeing things as well as the amount of time for each spot. We had the vegetarian lunch and wished it was slightly tastier, but not a deal breaker. Also would have been nice to have coffee that early in the morning, again, not a deal breaker though. Overall, highly recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rolf Andreas Boiten

Review Date: 11 Jul 2026

Review Body: We took a boat trip to the Komodo Islands and had a wonderful day. Our guide was excellent and absolutely fantastic with our two small children, aged 6 and 9. He kept them engaged and comfortable throughout the trip. The other boat crew also dived with us and took pictures for us under water of us and the sea turtle. Every stop was a highlight. We saw an incredible amount of marine life, including plenty of fish, turtles, and eagle rays, and of course we got to see the famous Komodo dragons up close. It was a memorable experience for the whole family, and we'd happily recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Barbara S

Review Date: 10 Apr 2026

Review Body: We had an amazing, private day trip, led by Heri and his team on Red Alexandria cruise to Padar Island, Pink Beach, Taka Makasar, Komodo Island and Manta Point. Since my husband and I were the only passengers, the team tailored our trip specifically to us. Heri took us to the top of padar for breathtaking views of the beachs and to his favorite snorkeling spots, where we swam with Mantas, saw sea turtles and snorkeled among huge schools of fish in beautiful and healthy coral reefs. We loved every minute of this trip and would 100% encourage others to book this team. Thanks so much for a memorable day!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Joseph Wierzbowski

Review Date: 24 Jul 2025

Review Body: We booked a private trip on Red Alexandria for 4 adults and it could not have been better. The boat is in the the outstanding condition as in the photos. The boat can hold 8 adults but with 4 it was very roomy, 6 adults would have plenty of room. The guide Heri was excellent, allowing us to adjust our schedule as needed. Pink Beach and the other snorkel sites are some of the best reefs I have visited and were lucky to see a pair of Komodo Dragons during mating season plus 2 teenage Komodo’s. We visited snorkel sites recommended by Heri and were not disappointed. Highly recommend this boat trip.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Azura

Review Date: 22 Oct 2025

Review Body: An Unforgettable Experience in Labuan Bajo! Our family had an amazing time on this cruise! All the crew members were incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout the trip. A special thank you to Mr. Hugo and his wonderful team for taking such great care of us — your warm hospitality truly made our experience unforgettable. The cruise was superb — from the breathtaking views to the excellent service and attention to detail. We felt safe, comfortable, and well looked after the entire time. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Labuan Bajo in comfort and style

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Michael

Review Date: 08 Aug 2024

Review Body: Very good organised trip include Pick up. Check in and check out the ship was very (a little bit to) fast. The guide and Crew were friendly and helpfull an they planed the time for the stops (together with us) very well so that the plsces are Not so crowded. On our Trip we could be very lucky. Perfect Wether, online a few people on Padar Island on the top, at arrived to the pink beach we were for a a few minutes allone . AND we see 5 big an two small Komodo varane, a few turtles, 3 mantas and a lot colorfull fishs.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Debbie Bernstein

Review Date: 26 Oct 2025

Review Body: We loved everything. The boat was nice and the crew was spectacular. The trip was totally designed for us. The crew stayed with us whenever we left the boat and helped in every way. We went snorkeling and they were in the water with us and helped a person who wasn't a strong swimmer by pulling him with a life ring so we could enjoy. Lunch was good and provided snacks and fluids. Took pictures for us. We wanted to return to the hotel earlier than scheduled it was not problem. Everything was perfect.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lorenzo Xavier

Review Date: 29 Jul 2025

Review Body: I have traveled extensively around the world, and I have to say that the 1-day speedboat tour of the Komodo islands was one of the most beautiful excursions I have ever participated in. This company is caring and professional. From the communication, to the pick up, to the actual experience, to the drop off, everything was perfection. They provided us with wonderful information about the islands, took gorgeous pictures of us, and fed us an amazing lunch and snacks. Absolutely exceeded our expectations!

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Explore Komodo Islands and encounter Komodo Dragons, pink beaches, snorkel with Manta Rays, and enjoy clear waters at Kanawa Island.

Itinerary Description: 5:20am - 5:45am: Transfer to a speed boat Visit to Padar Island. Hike to the top of Padar Island to see the most iconic view of Komodo National Park. It's a short but steep, 30-minute hike, and well worth it! Head to Komodo Island to trek and spot the wild Komodo Dragons! Of the 5,700 Komodo Dragons in Komodo National Park, about 1,727 of them live on Komodo Island. Then head to Pink Beach. This aptly named beach is peppered with red coral, giving it a light pink hue. Only a handful of places in the world have this natural phenomenon! Head to Taka Makassar, a small sandbar located near to Komodo Island and Manta Point. This island is a worthy destination, especially for snorkelling. Snorkel at Manta Point. Also known as Makassar Reef, this is a well-known snorkelling/diving spot to encounter Manta Rays. Best time for Mantas is from December to February. Head to Kanawa Island. This is a beautiful island with clear waters and colourful corals.