Indo Master · Indonesia · 11D/10N
Explore the vibrant waters of Komodo National Park on this 11-day liveaboard adventure, departing and returning to Labuan Bajo. This itinerary promises diverse diving experiences, from exhilarating drift dives with pelagic encounters to macro-rich muck sites and stunning coral gardens. Discover the incredible biodiversity that makes Komodo a world-renowned dive destination, with opportunities to encounter manta rays, sharks, and a kaleidoscope of reef fish.
Day 1 marks the start of your Komodo adventure in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Guests are welcomed aboard between 12:30 and 13:00, followed by a comprehensive boat and safety briefing. After settling into cabins and preparing dive gear, the afternoon is dedicated to relaxation and acclimatisation before the diving program begins.
Today begins with breakfast, followed by a check dive to ensure comfort and readiness for the upcoming days. Subsequent dives will also be conducted. This day allows divers to get acquainted with the local conditions and marine environment of Komodo National Park, often featuring gentle currents and vibrant reef life.
Your dive cruise manager will schedule up to four dives today, encompassing three day dives and either a sunset or night dive. The specific locations will be chosen based on conditions, aiming to showcase the diverse underwater terrain known for its rich coral formations and varied marine life.
Your dive cruise manager will schedule up to four dives today, encompassing three day dives and either a sunset or night dive. The specific locations will be chosen based on conditions, aiming to showcase the diverse underwater terrain known for its rich coral formations and varied marine life.
Today's dives focus on the Current City region, known for its strong currents that attract abundant marine life. Takat Makassar / Manta Point is a primary site, famous for manta encounters at its cleaning stations. Divers often see reef manta rays, eagle rays, and a variety of sharks and tunas in this area, which is characterized by vibrant coral gardens and rich pelagic activity.
Dive sites: Takat Makassar / Manta Point, Tattawa Besar, Pitu Bolong
Your dive cruise manager will schedule up to four dives today, encompassing three day dives and either a sunset or night dive. The specific locations will be chosen based on conditions, aiming to showcase the diverse underwater terrain known for its rich coral formations and varied marine life.
Today's itinerary focuses on Rinca Island, particularly the Wainilu area, which is renowned for its exceptional muck diving. This sandy slope environment is a macro paradise, offering an abundance of unique critters such as frogfish, scorpionfish, nudibranchs, and various types of shrimp and crab. It's an ideal location for macro photography and discovering rare bottom dwellers.
Dive sites: Wainilu
The diving today centers around Padar Bay, featuring sites like Tiga Dara / Three Sisters, a unique formation of three pinnacles. These pinnacles are covered in soft corals and host an array of macro fauna, including frogfish and nudibranchs. Secret Garden offers another vibrant night dive opportunity, with rich biodiversity including crustaceans, molluscs, and benthic fish.
Dive sites: Tiga Dara / Three Sisters, Secret Garden
Sangeang Volcano is the focus of today's diving, offering unique black sand environments rich in critters. Hot Rocks! is known for its bubbly thermal vents and colorful soft corals, attracting ribbon eels and pygmy seahorses. The Grotto boasts impressive gorgonian fans and an abundance of reef fish, while Techno Reef's dark volcanic sand is home to ghost pipefish and various nudibranchs.
Dive sites: Hot Rocks!, The Grotto, Techno Reef
On the last full diving day, the itinerary focuses on Gili Lawa Bay, a region known for its strong currents and excellent critter encounters. Castle Rock is a pinnacle dive known for sharks and large pelagics, while Crystal Rock boasts vibrant soft corals and schooling fish. Shotgun offers a fast-paced drift dive with significant current, making it ideal for experienced divers seeking thrilling encounters. Two dives are typically scheduled before the boat begins its overnight journey back to Labuan Bajo.
Dive sites: Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Shotgun
The trip concludes with disembarkation day in Labuan Bajo. Guests will enjoy a final breakfast aboard before checking out and departing the vessel. Disembarkation is scheduled between 08:00 and 10:00, allowing time for onward travel arrangements. This marks the end of an unforgettable liveaboard journey through Komodo National Park.