Our trip truly exceeded all expectations. The snorkeling was absolutely fantastic—crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life made every swim unforgettable. The boat itself was even more stunning than the photos had suggested, offering a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. What truly made the experience exceptional, though, was the crew. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and provided outstanding service throughout the journey. Every detail felt thoughtfully handled, making this an unforgettable adventure.

Our private cruise aboard Samara II was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The staff went above and beyond to make sure every moment was perfect, always attentive and genuinely warm, which made us feel completely at home throughout the journey. The yacht itself was fabulous—beautifully maintained, spacious, and with wonderful outdoor areas where we could relax, enjoy the stunning scenery, and soak up the peaceful atmosphere between activities. Every detail felt thoughtfully taken care of, from the smooth sailing to the comfort on board. A very special mention goes to Rusman, the chef, whose dishes were outstanding; every meal was a highlight in itself, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, adding so much to the overall experience. It was a private cruise we will never forget, and we are already dreaming about the next time we can sail with Samara again.

An incredible experience from start to finish—we chose the private charter aboard Samara II, and it exceeded every expectation. The yacht was beautifully maintained and perfectly set up for comfort, while the crew delivered exceptional service throughout the journey. Every meal prepared by the onboard chef was a highlight, fresh and flavorful with creative touches that made dining a 5/5 experience on its own. From personalized itineraries and smooth sailing to stunning snorkeling spots and quiet beaches, everything was handled with such care that all we had to do was relax and enjoy the journey.

Our 5D4N shared trip to Komodo with Samara Liveaboard was truly unforgettable—easily the highlight of our summer vacation. From start to finish, everything exceeded expectations. The food was fresh, flavorful, and abundant; every meal felt like a treat after a day full of adventure.

The excursions were perfectly planned, balancing fun and relaxation: snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, hiking to breathtaking viewpoints, exploring pristine beaches, and of course, the once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Komodo dragons in their natural habitat.

If I could give more than 10 stars, I would. Thank you to the whole Samara team for an incredible journey. We can’t wait to come back for another adventure!

Ok, I have to let you know that your crew and the whole experience was actually the best! The 3 days on Samara I think was the best 3 days of my life (and we were on Samara the week after getting married haha so it was better than our wedding). The crew were exceptional, Vitus was so kind and helpful and honestly the BEST tour guide ever. Nothing was too much trouble, he was always happy to help us with anything we need and was so friendly. He was full of knowledge about all of the islands and was always kind enough to tell us as much information as we wanted.

All of the crew were incredible, the food was exceptional! The chefs did the best job! Our cabins were always cleaned to perfection and looked after incredibly well. All of your crew were super friendly and helpful. Aris was a brilliant bar tender and knew our favourite drinks by the afternoon we boarded and he even organised to take an esky with some bintangs for us to the sandbank we snorkelled on, how amazing is that! And what great customer service!

I highly recommend this cruise 😍 It was magnificent from start to finish. The snorkeling was magical. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The boat is magnificent. Thanks again for everyone and to the photographer who gave us incredible images. 🙏🏼🥰

We did a 4 day/3 night cruise with Samara Liveaboard in Komodo National Park. From start to finish it was a magical experience. The staff on board are incredibly helpful, cheerful, and professional. We felt safe the entire cruise. The meals were delicious, and all the tours, snorkeling and activities were wonderful. We 100% recommend Samara Liveaboard and will be back for another cruise as soon as we can. Many thanks to the whole team.

Absolutely fantastic experience. We just finished our 4day, 3 night trip and it has been the highlight of our month long Indonesia trip. We were 9 aboard with a crew of 10. The boat is simply beautiful, our room had a large bed with attached bath and air conditioning. The lounge area was ample for all of us when aboard. A full bar and a large dining room had plenty of room for our scrumptious meals. The chefs put out a full array of dishes for each meal. Each day we had multiple activities from mountain sunrise hikes, to hiking Komodo to see the dragons, to multiple snorkeling spots each day. The snorkeling was outstanding. We would load up into our small boat with our guide, a photographer and our boat driver. They provided all equipment as needed and would drop us in the water where we would snorkel until we reached the boat again. The fish,rays turtles and amazing coral were everywhere. The absolute best part of the trip was the crew. You couldn’t have asked for a more competent, caring fun bunch of guys. We were super lucky as our boat mates were super fun. 4 Aussies 2 Mexicans and US 3 American bonded quickly and really enjoyed each other. We all were so sad when the trip ended. We will definitely be back for another adventure in the future.

Our trip with Samara Liveaboard was the highlight of our time in Indonesia. The crew was exceptional—friendly, attentive, and dedicated to making the experience unforgettable.

Snorkeling was incredible, with clear waters full of manta rays, turtles, vibrant fish, and coral. Each day offered 2–4 balanced activities, from snorkeling and hiking to remote beaches and the unforgettable Komodo dragon tour.

The boat was beautiful and spacious, with hot showers, flush toilets, fast Wi-Fi, cocktails (settled at the end), and silent solar power instead of noisy generators. With only 12 guests, it felt intimate yet social.

Meals were fresh and plentiful, and the trip combined adventure with true comfort. Highly recommended for a luxury way to explore Flores and the Komodo Islands!

Dear Hans and crew, first of all thanks a lot for these beautiful pictures, Hans! Thanks a lot for the exceptionally wonderful time we had on the boat! We enjoyed every minute of it. Please send our big thank you to all of the crew for making a lot of beautiful memories on the most beautiful place we have ever been! We will keep these 4 days in our head and heart for ever and the beautiful pictures and video’s will be kept in a special place. Now we have to rehab from all the animal spotting, all the lovely views, food, private photographer, great service, cocktails, paddleboards and everything else I forgot to mention!

Terima Kasi or as we say: Dankjewel!

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Mike & Rose