We had a wonderful few days on Ananda. The crew looked after us really well, preparing lovely food and drinks and organising great excursions. The diving was the highlight and was out of this world. The dive team did a brilliant job and made us feel really safe. The boat has loads of character and is beautifully maintained. And last but by no means least Max was a super host. All of our family agreed it was the highlight of our holiday in Indonesia and we’d thoroughly recommend it.

Michael Topham

July 2022

What a truly amazing 3 day and night luxury cruise. A trip of a lifetime and like nothing we have ever experienced before. Max and Nana are the perfect hosts and no need is left unmet. We went on the boat with our three children aged 10, 9 and 6 and the crew were amazing with them. They can also be quite fussy eaters but the whole family agreed that Nana’s cooking was the best in the world.

This was all before we even did any of the excursions or diving or snorkeling. We saw every type of fish possible, baby sharks, a turtle, giant manta ray, Komodo dragons and even dolphins at one point. All in 3 days. The accommodation was extremely clean and comfortable and I could not recommend this private charter highly enough!!!! You see so many reviews on trip advisor of the boats that leave Labuan Bajo, but this was an experience of a lifetime and worth every single penny and more!!! Thank you Nana, Max and all the crew of the beautiful Ananda….but please beware George is still very determined to kidnap Nana!!!!!

December 2018

Being on board of Ananda was the highlight of my unforgettable family trip to Indonesia and the Komodo Islands. I certainly had the friendliest crew we have ever met. Fresh, delicious meals on board and unforgettable diving.

I highly recommend the Ananda for your visit to the Komodo Islands.

August 2025

Andrew and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for what ended up being one of the most memorable parts of the trip. We head back to NYC today with visions of Nana’s wonderful meals and the amazing boat as well as the Komodos. Playing guitar on the deck and getting to know you both was incredible and we will never forget all your hard work and hospitality to make our honeymoon nothing short of spectacular. If you are ever in NYC please let us know and we would love to treat you to a NY style dinner. I hope you both are well and enjoying your next adventure and seeing your little girl. We will never forget any of it. Thank you again!

It was a great holiday to go around Flores, Rinca and Komodo island with Ananda.

We made a 6 days lasting trip, and each day we made 2-3 great experiences, exploring fantastic dive spots with the divemaster, watching the Komodo varans, or just made a barbecue on a lonesome beach.

The Ananda ship is very very comfortable, all the staff working there is friendly and helpful, and Nana is probably the best cook from East Indonesia!!!!!

We just can recommend Ananda cruise for 100%

Barbara, Supriyanto, Jean-Luc, Katja, Joachim

September 2022