A 12-guest Phinisi from a PADI EcoCenter and Green Fins member in Komodo. Blue Lotus is on Coralbound.
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Blue Lotus
Blue Lotus is a 34-metre traditional Phinisi, built by shipwrights in Sulawesi and launched in 2025. She carries up to 12 guests in 5 cabins and sails only in Komodo National Park.
Her small size is the point. With 12 guests, the group stays small at the dive sites and on board.
Blue Lotus liveaboard guests enjoying communal dining experience during luxury diving expedition in Indonesia - Picture by Lotus Liveaboards
The operator
Blue Lotus is run by Lotus Liveaboards, which comes from Azul Komodo. Azul Komodo is a local dive center in Labuan Bajo and a PADI 5-Star IDC dive center. The operator describes it as the first PADI EcoCenter in Komodo, and it holds Green Fins Silver certification. It is also a member of Dive Operators of Komodo (DOCK).
Azul Komodo also runs day trips in the park, including on Biru Asmara, an 18-metre wooden day boat for up to 14 guests. Both the liveaboard and the day trips have good guest reviews.
The operator says it designed Blue Lotus from years of guiding divers in Komodo.
Blue Lotus liveaboard main salon with comfortable seating and pristine Indonesian beach views through panoramic windows - Picture by Lotus Liveaboards
Sustainability
Sustainability is a stated part of how the operator works. It has a dedicated page on its website, and says the following:
- Its dive operation is Green Fins certified, a programme aimed at reducing diving's impact on coral reefs, and a PADI 5-Star Eco Center.
- It uses advanced mooring protocols and takes part in reef protection initiatives.
- It works with local marine protection initiatives and local communities.
- It joins World Ocean Day and Coral Triangle Day activities, and shares them with guests.
- It is a member of Dive Operators of Komodo (DOCK), which works to set best practice among operators in the park.
- Each trip includes briefings on local marine ecosystems and the conservation challenges they face.
The small group size also reduces the load on each dive site, a point the operator makes itself.
Blue Lotus liveaboard guest relaxing with morning coffee on deck enjoying peaceful Indonesian diving cruise experience - Picture by Lotus Liveaboards
Cabins
Five en-suite cabins with individually controlled air conditioning:
- Master cabin (cabin 1, upper deck): a double bed with a balcony.
- Standard twin (cabins 2 and 3, lower deck): two single beds each.
- Standard double (cabins 4 and 5, lower deck): a double bed each. They can be booked with triple occupancy, on request only.
Solo travellers who want a private cabin pay a single supplement.
Blue Lotus liveaboard luxury master cabin featuring panoramic windows, traditional Indonesian decor and premium bedding - Picture by Lotus Liveaboards
Diving
Guided dives are included. Nitrox (28 to 32%) is available for certified divers at an extra charge. Tanks are 12-litre aluminium, with a limited number of 15-litre tanks on request. Rental equipment is available and should be reserved in advance.
Night dives run on a few nights per trip and are optional. Dive insurance is mandatory for diving on Blue Lotus.
Non-divers are welcome and can snorkel, join the land excursions or relax on board. The operator offers them a discount.
Blue Lotus liveaboard traditional wooden deck craftsmanship during golden hour sunset in Indonesian diving waters - Picture by Lotus Liveaboards
On board
Meals are Indonesian and Western, served in the indoor restaurant or the outdoor dining area. Vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly diets are accommodated with advance notice.
There is an outdoor lounge, a sun deck, games and books, a TV and a charging station. Starlink wifi is available for a fee. There is no laundry on board.
Blue Lotus liveaboard elegant outdoor dining area with ocean views for fresh meals between diving activities - Picture by Lotus Liveaboards
Where she sails
Blue Lotus runs trips of 4 to 8 days in Komodo, across the park's north, central and south areas. North Komodo is known for currents and reef sharks, Central Komodo for coral reefs and Pink Beach, and South Komodo for cooler water and Manta Alley. For diving with manta rays across Indonesia, see our manta ray guide.
Between dive days, a guided trek to see Komodo dragons is part of the itinerary.
Want a quick overview of the park first? See our Komodo destination page.
Panoramic view of Padar Island bays and volcanic hills, popular trekking destination on Komodo liveaboard itinerary Indonesia
What's available to book
Blue Lotus's upcoming departures are live on Coralbound with real-time availability and pricing direct from the operator.
Many of Blue Lotus's departures are discounted, by up to 35%. Discounts go live on Coralbound as soon as the operator publishes them, so it's worth checking departures.
Park and harbour fees, nitrox, rental equipment, alcohol and crew tips are extra.
Questions? Reach us on live chat on the site, via WhatsApp, or through the contact form. Bookings through Coralbound come at the same price as booking direct, including the option of a complimentary hotel night.
