La Galigo · Indonesia · 5 nights
Embark on an immersive 5-night liveaboard adventure exploring Komodo's rich underwater world and iconic land attractions. This itinerary focuses on diverse diving experiences, from pelagic encounters to macro photography opportunities, across Komodo's central and southern regions. Alongside thrilling dives, guests will have the chance to witness the legendary Komodo dragons and enjoy stunning landscapes, including pink sand beaches. The journey offers a perfect blend of exhilarating currents, vibrant corals, and a wide array of marine life.
Guests are welcomed aboard La Galigo at Labuan Bajo, following a transfer from the airport or hotel. M. in Labuan Bajo. The afternoon features a short sail to the islands of Sebayur Kecil and Sebayur Besar, where two initial dives are conducted in these sheltered, current-protected areas, offering a gentle re-introduction to diving.
Dive sites: Sebayur Kecil, Sebayur Besar
The day begins with a morning dive at the renowned Manta Point, known locally as Karang Makassar, offering world-class opportunities for manta ray encounters. Following this, the itinerary moves to Batu Bolong, where large pelagic species such as giant trevally and barracuda are commonly sighted, alongside sharks and Napoleon wrasse. The afternoon concludes with a visit to the bay close to Gili Lawa Darat for a trek to witness the sunset, followed by a night dive at Stranger Things, a spot known for macro marine life.
Dive sites: Manta Point (Karang Makassar), Batu Bolong, Stranger Things
Today offers a full day of diving, beginning with dives around Crystal Rock and Castle Rock. These submerged pinnacles are renowned for their abundant marine life and strong currents, often attracting hunting giant trevally, schools of big-eye trevally, and eagle rays. The afternoon features a thrilling drift dive at The Cauldron (Shotgun), famous for its exhilarating currents and diverse underwater terrain. A night dive is planned on Komodo Bay, depending on mooring conditions, providing another chance for unique nocturnal observations.
Dive sites: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, The Cauldron (Shotgun)
The morning starts in the southwest of Komodo, with dives at Golden Passage, a site known for outstanding coral reef topography and encounters with sweetlips, snappers, and whitetip reef sharks, with occasional manta ray sightings. The vessel then heads south towards Police Corner. If conditions allow, an excursion to Mauan is planned, a popular manta cleaning station. The late afternoon offers a fantastic night dive at Siaba Besar, a prime location for macro photographers, featuring flamboyant cuttlefish, ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, and the elusive Wonderpus and Blue-Ringed Octopus.
Dive sites: Golden Passage, Mauan, Siaba Besar
Today is dedicated to exploring Komodo's renowned land attractions. After a hearty breakfast, guests will visit Rinca Island, home to the legendary Komodo dragons. It is important to wear closed-toe shoes for this excursion. The journey continues to the world-renowned Pink Beach, famous for its unique pink sand and beautiful coral gardens, ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
, allowing ample time for guests to catch their flight or check in to their hotel. , with transfers arranged to accommodate individual travel plans.