Wunderpus Liveaboard

Wow wow wow…My husband and I private chartered The Mimic for 4 nights and 5 days recently. It was a toss up between their other boat The Wunderpus for a 3 night/4 day trip with others or to splurge a bit more for a private experience with the budget boat all to ourselves and to add another day and night. It was everything I wanted it to be and more. The extra night and day was a good call because we were able to do fit everything in without feeling rushed or wanting more. The crew handled ALL the details and heard our requests for the trip. Dolin is seasoned and is a master at understanding the currents, the visibility, and when to visit the dive sites to get the best experience. We did 15 dives in 5 days, visited Komodo Island, Pink Beach, did a sunset hike with a stellar view (avoided the crowded Padang island hike), and we had PLENTY of downtime to just CHILL on the bean bags or take the kayak for some paddling. My husband and I are experienced scuba open water divers however the majority of our dives have been in the Caribbean since we live in the USA. The long long flights and hours spent on 3 planes were so worth exploring Komodo National Park. The variety of the coral and the abundance of fish was mind blowing and so exciting. We had saw lots and lots of Mantas up close along with turtles, octopuses, white and black tip reef sharks, a massive variety of fish both large and small, and BEAUTIFUL abundant healthy coral. Dolin was very professional and made sure our needs were met while making sure we were always safe in the water and on the boat. I spent quite a bit of time researching operators and Wunderpus was at the top of the list and I can honestly say that what I read from the reviews is true. From my communication with Ed, to the time we were dropped off at our resort after our EPIC trip on The Mimic, was a smooth and wonderful experience that had me grinning ear to ear. I also need to mention the other 4 men on The Mimic did an amazing job too..the food was a 10 out of 10. I still am perplexed how the chef managed to whip up several dishes at a time in that tiny kitchen. The captain of the boat handled the navigation so well that neither of us got motion sickness. The other 2 helped make sure the ship stayed clean and helped out with the scuba equipment and so much more. Even sleeping on the upper deck was special as we were able to see both the sunset and sunrise each day. I was not sure how well I would sleep in the open air with no air conditioning and it was actually fantastic!! If you are thinking about booking a vacation with Wunderpus, please give yourself this gift and look no further. You get a more personalized than the boats with big groups of people. Their ratio even if you don’t charter the boat is much smaller than others. I cannot imagine seeing Komodo just by the fast boats either since it takes over an hour to get to a dive site from Labuan Bajo. We were usually the first ones at the dive site and rarely saw other divers thanks to Dolin’s strategic planning. I could go on and on about what a stellar trip this was for us but I believe by now you get I am super happy with choosing The Mimic for a scuba diving extravaganza!!!

Nov 2025

A huge thank the whole Wunderpus crew for the unforgettable liveaboard trip! The Komodo dive sites were absolute magic and everything ran so smoothly, it really felt like nothing was ever too much. Special love to our dive guide Sarah! Her calm and expert guidance made us fall in love with diving all over again 💛 The whole crew was incredible. From whatsapping with Ed to do the (very very last minute 😅) booking to the wildly detailed dive site drawings of Alice to the taxi drivers that took us to from and to the hotel on the first and last day, it all was so professional! Our first liveaboard… definitely not the last! Until next time! 🤿🐙🐠🐡⚓️

Nov 2025

Had an incredible 5 days Liveaboard with Dolin and Sarah on the Mimic. I had my fears about the price and the season - if I gonna see Mantas or not, so I decided to take the 5 days instead of the 3 and also did 4 dives in Nusa Penida just in case I won’t be able to see any Mantas. Crew and Instructurs were top notch in everything, food was incredible, sleeping on the Mimic is such a nice and calm experience and the schedule manages by Dolin is just the best you can ask for ( by thinking of currents, being alone in five sites and just have the best experi Possible for guests). No, I usually don’t leave recommendations for companies or services- but if you do consider liveaboard in Komodo- Wunderpua is a great choice. Prices are fair compared to competitors, everything was just on point. Thank you Sarah, Dolin and Wunderpus team for the amazing trip. Check out the photos

Oct 2025