There was a time, not long ago, when stepping onto a liveaboard in Indonesia meant going completely off-grid. No texts. No Instagram. No Zoom calls from the sun deck. Just you, the ocean, and maybe a satellite phone in case something truly biblical went down.
And honestly? That unplugged magic is part of why we dive.
But let’s be real: the world has changed. Remote work is here to stay. Families want to stay updated. Travelers want to share their adventures in real time. And dive professionals need to keep a finger, if not a whole hand, on the pulse of the digital world.
That’s where La Galigo Liveaboard’s onboard Starlink internet changes the game.
Table of Content
- Wait… There’s Internet in Komodo?
- Why Starlink Matters at Sea
- What You Can (and Can’t) Do With La Galigo’s Internet
- Sharing the Magic—In Real Time
- But Doesn’t That Ruin the Escape?
- The Bottom Line: Internet in Komodo Is No Longer a Myth
- Ready to dive Komodo and stay connected while doing it?
Wait… There’s Internet in Komodo?
Yes. And not just some janky, slow-loading, WhatsApp-only kind of signal. We’re talking fast, reliable internet via Starlink, available throughout Komodo National Park, even when you’re floating miles away from anything that resembles civilization.
This isn’t a gimmick. It’s not a hope-and-pray signal booster tied to a bamboo pole. It’s full-blown low Earth orbit satellite connectivity—the kind you can actually use.
Stream your GoPro footage to your friends back home from the dive deck. Check in on emails without breaking a sweat. Send a picture of a manta ray photobombing your dive group to your boss, while they’re stuck in a cubicle.
It’s connectivity, without compromising the adventure.
Why Starlink Matters at Sea
Let’s get one thing straight: the Komodo region is remote. Once you leave Labuan Bajo and head into the heart of the National Park, you are—by every traditional definition—off the grid. There are no cell towers bobbing in the tide. No 5G lurking behind a savannah covered island. This is wild water.
Traditional liveaboards in the region either operate with no internet at all, or with weak, patchy coverage only near port. Sometimes they offer a tiny window of service when passing certain islands or anchoring near ranger stations. The rest of the time? Radio silence.
That might sound romantic to some. But for most travelers today, being able to connect when you need to is a serious perk. Especially for you who are working remotely, managing businesses, or traveling for extended periods.
With Starlink installed aboard La Galigo, that problem vanishes. You get the best of both worlds: remote, breathtaking wilderness, and the ability to shoot off a quick email before heading to your next dive.
What You Can (and Can’t) Do With La Galigo’s Internet
Let’s set expectations. You’re not going to be hosting Zoom conferences with 20 people while uploading a 4K edit of your entire trip. But what you will get is:
- Reliable, fast Wi-Fi on the boat, including common areas in the cool airconditioned resto area.
- Enough speed for video calls, streaming, file uploads, and posting to social media, normally we average around 100 MB/second.
- Consistent coverage throughout the entire Komodo National Park, including northern, central, and southern dive zones.
Yes, even at Batu Bolong. Even when anchored off Padar. Even while watching the sunset melt behind the dragons of Rinca.
It’s not a data center, but it’s a damn good lifeline.
And for those who want to unplug? The Wi-Fi doesn’t chase you. Turn it off. Disconnect. Let your phone gather dust while you watch manta rays dance in the current and drink Bintang under the stars.
You do you.
Sharing the Magic—In Real Time
One of the most underrated perks of having solid internet at sea? Being able to share the experience as it happens.
- Want to go live on Instagram while cruising past Komodo’s jagged cliffs at golden hour? Do it.
- Need to upload raw footage from your dives to your editor back home? No problem.
- Got a travel blog, YouTube channel, or newsletter? You can update it in real-time, without waiting to dock.
For underwater content creators, influencers, and dive pros, La Galigo becomes a floating creative studio. For working nomads, it’s a remote office with manta rays on your lunch break.
And for families back home, it means peace of mind. A quick video call from the boat? Suddenly that “trip to Indonesia” doesn’t feel so far away.
But Doesn’t That Ruin the Escape?
Not at all. The beauty of Starlink on La Galigo is that you control how connected you are.
This isn’t your average resort where people are doomscrolling by the pool. It’s a dive boat. Most of the time, people are too blissed out from an afternoon of reef hooks and manta fly-bys to even remember they have phones.
But knowing the internet is there—reliable, seamless, always on—gives you freedom. The freedom to stay connected to the world on your terms.
Check in, then check out. Share the moment, then live in it. That’s the magic on La Galigo.
The Bottom Line: Internet in Komodo Is No Longer a Myth
For years, Komodo has been a bucket-list destination with one catch—you had to go fully off-grid to experience it.
Not anymore.
With Starlink internet onboard La Galigo, you can dive some of the wildest, most pristine reefs in the world without falling off the face of the Earth.
And honestly? That’s a game-changer.
So whether you’re a remote worker trying to sneak in some dives between spreadsheets, a content creator chasing your next viral manta shot, or just someone who likes the comfort of staying connected while exploring the edge of the map—La Galigo gives you the best of both worlds.
Ready to dive Komodo and stay connected while doing it?
Join us in June or July for an unforgettable liveaboard adventure—with Starlink onboard and the entire National Park at your fins.
Spots are limited. Stories are unlimited. Book your trip now and experience Komodo, plugged in or blissfully unplugged.
