East Cruise Komodo

East Cruise Komodo operates bigger speedboats than most day-trip companies, including the New Hope 9 and the Optimus Prime, with air-conditioned cabins and wide reclining seats. The larger hulls give a steadier ride, which helps if you are prone to seasickness, and they carry up to 40 guests on shared trips.

The shared full day lasts about 12 hours with free hotel pickup. It visits Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island for the dragon trek, Taka Makassar, Manta Point and Kanawa. Guides take photos and video with a GoPro while snorkelling, and private boats are available for families and groups who want their own schedule.

The office on Jl. Soekarno Hatta has more than 600 Google reviews at 4.6, many naming individual guides and captains who looked after older relatives and young children. A few reviews note that lifejackets were on board but not offered at every snorkel stop, so ask for one if you want it. Book through the office, Klook or Seek Sophie.