Komodo (Labuan Bajo — Bima, Sumbawa)

Amira · Indonesia · One-way Labuan Bajo to Bima

Duration
One-way Labuan Bajo to Bima
Embarkation
Labuan Bajo
Disembarkation
Bima (Sumbawa)
Dives
Approximately 3 dives per full day plus night dives
Season
April – October

About this route

A one-way crossing from Komodo to Sumbawa, combining the iconic Komodo sites — Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Manta Alley and Karang Makassar — with the lesser-dived reefs and pinnacles along the north coast of Sumbawa on the way to Bima. Strong currents, schooling pelagics, reef mantas and a guided Komodo dragon walk. The operator does not publish a fixed day-by-day schedule; sites are chosen each morning based on conditions and animal activity. Nitrox available.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation in Labuan Bajo

    Labuan Bajo, Flores

    Guests will board the vessel in the afternoon at the port of Labuan Bajo. This is an opportunity to settle into your cabin, set up dive gear, and attend a welcome and safety briefing before the journey west begins.

    Good to know: Embarkation and check-in | Welcome briefing and safety orientation | Set up dive equipment | Vessel departs for Komodo

  2. Day 2-6: Komodo National Park Diving

    Komodo National Park

    Spend five days navigating the fierce currents and breathtaking biodiversity of Komodo. Divers will explore a mix of the park's North, Central, and South dive sites, experiencing thrilling drift dives and world-class pelagic action. Expect encounters with large aggregations of Manta Rays at cleaning stations, as well as reef sharks, sea turtles, and vibrant coral gardens teeming with life.

    Dive sites: Manta Point (Karang Makassar), Manta Alley, Mawan, The Cauldron (Shotgun), Tatawa Besar, Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Siaba Besar

    Good to know: Diving across Komodo's various zones | Encounters with manta rays, sharks, and turtles | Opportunities for both wide-angle and macro photography | Possible land excursion to Rinca

  3. Day 7: Bima Strait Critter Diving

    Bima Strait, Sumbawa

    The final day of diving focuses on the muck diving paradise of the Bima Strait. This is a prime destination for macro photographers, with opportunities to find rare critters like harlequin shrimp, ghost pipefish, seahorses, and various cephalopods including the mimic and blue-ringed octopus. An excellent night dive may be offered to see the reef's nocturnal creatures.

    Dive sites: Bethlehem, The Unusual Suspects

    Good to know: Muck diving for macro life | Mild currents and good visibility | Ideal conditions for underwater photography | Potential for a fantastic night dive

  4. Day 8: Disembarkation in Bima

    Bima, Sumbawa

    After a final breakfast on board, guests prepare to disembark at the port in Bima. The crew will be on hand to assist with luggage and organize transfers to the local airport for onward journeys.

    Good to know: Enjoy a final breakfast | Say farewell to the crew | Disembark in Bima | Airport transfers for your flight

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