About This Operator
Zada Liveaboard is the operating brand behind four phinisi currently listed on KomodoInsider: Zada Nara, Zada Ulla, Zada Zen and Zada Mega. The official fleet also includes Zada Raya, a speedboat, so the operator's total fleet is larger than the four liveaboards compared here.
The range covers very different group sizes. Zada Mega is the compact option, with five cabins for up to 10 guests. Zada Zen adds a sixth cabin and carries up to 12. Zada Nara steps up to seven cabins for 14 guests, while Zada Ulla is built for events and large groups, with 11 cabins and capacity for up to 30. That makes Ulla the outlier: it is not simply a more luxurious version of the smaller boats, but a different product for company trips, weddings and extended-family sailings.
All four focus on Komodo routes from Labuan Bajo and are offered in private-charter and selected shared-trip formats. The practical choice is therefore driven first by group size and cabin count, then by departure format. Couples and small groups should compare Mega and Zen; medium groups fit Nara; groups that would otherwise need two boats should start with Ulla.
Operator at a Glance
- 5 vessels
- Luxury, Deluxe
- Shared + Charter
The Fleet
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Who Should Book
Zada is most useful for travellers who want one operator to cover several group sizes without leaving the Komodo market. Mega and Zen suit couples, families and friend groups that prefer a smaller onboard community. Nara gives a medium group more cabin separation. Ulla is the clear choice for a corporate group, wedding party or extended family that needs to keep up to 30 guests on one vessel.
Because the fleet mixes shared departures and private charters, confirm the exact format for the dates you want. A low per-person figure on a large boat does not mean the same experience as a private buyout on one of the smaller hulls.
How Booking Works
Start on Zada's official website and choose the vessel before requesting dates. Provide the group size, preferred departure window, trip length and whether you want a shared departure or a private charter. The reservations team can then match the request to Nara, Ulla, Zen or Mega.
Before paying, ask for the vessel name, cabin allocation, embarkation time in Labuan Bajo, park-fee treatment and final inclusion list in writing. Shared schedules and private-charter availability can differ even when the route is similar.
Payment Terms
KomodoInsider has not independently verified one universal deposit, balance and cancellation schedule across all Zada vessels. Request the current terms with the written quote and confirm the payment recipient, due dates, refund conditions and any rescheduling rules before transfer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boats does Zada Liveaboard operate?
Zada's official fleet page lists four phinisi liveaboards—Nara, Ulla, Zen and Mega—plus the Zada Raya speedboat. This page compares the four overnight liveaboards currently in KomodoInsider.
Which Zada boat is best for a large group?
Zada Ulla. It has 11 cabins and the operator lists capacity for up to 30 guests, making it the clear fleet choice for company trips, weddings and extended families.
What is the difference between Zada Mega and Zada Zen?
Mega is the smaller option with five cabins for up to 10 guests. Zen has six sea-view cabins and carries up to 12, giving a slightly larger group more room allocation.
Does Zada offer both shared trips and private charters?
Yes. The vessel listings cover both models, but the format and available boat depend on the departure date. Confirm whether the quote is per person or for the whole vessel.
Where do Zada liveaboards operate?
The four phinisi compared here focus on Komodo National Park and depart from Labuan Bajo.
Should I book Zada directly?
Use the operator's official website to verify the vessel, dates, cabin allocation and payment recipient. Ask for the complete terms and inclusions in writing before paying.
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