Neomi · Indonesia · 6 Days / 5 Nights
This six-day diving cruise explores the renowned Komodo National Park, starting and ending in Labuan Bajo. The trip, which requires an Advanced Open Water certification, includes approximately 13 dives across key locations. Guests will experience a blend of underwater adventures and topside excursions, such as trekking on Padar Island and observing Komodo dragons. The itinerary highlights famous areas like Manta Alley and Gili Lawa, promising encounters with manta rays, sharks, and diverse coral ecosystems.
Labuan Bajo & Sebayur Island
Depart from the port of Labuan Bajo and cruise to Sebayur Island for the trip's check dive. The underwater walls here are known for good visibility and are often protected from strong currents, hosting marine life like giant trevally, whitetip reef sharks, and various snappers.
Dive sites: Sebayur Island
Good to know: Embarkation in Labuan Bajo | Welcome briefing | 1 check dive
Manta Alley, Loh Liang, Pink Beach
The day begins at Manta Alley to dive with cleaning manta rays, giant trevally, and sharks. Afterwards, a land tour at Loh Liang offers a unique opportunity to see the Komodo dragons. The day concludes with dives at Pink Beach, known for macro life, and a night dive.
Dive sites: Manta Alley, Pink Beach
Good to know: 2 day dives | 1 night dive | Trekking with Komodo dragons at Loh Liang
Padar Island & Nusa Kode
Start with an early morning trek to the iconic viewpoint of Padar Island. The underwater exploration continues around Padar and then at Nusa Kode in Central Komodo. These sites are home to schools of snapper, ghost pipefish, and large groupers, with a chance to find rare rhinopias.
Dive sites: Padar, Nusa Kode
Good to know: Trekking on Padar Island | 2 day dives | 1 night dive
Gili Lawa
Explore the action-packed dive sites of Gili Lawa in North Komodo. At Castle Rock, divers can see pelagics like reef sharks and giant trevally, while Crystal Rock is a pinnacle covered in colourful corals and teeming with anthias and sweetlips. The area is famous for its strong currents and big fish action.
Dive sites: Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Shotgun
Good to know: 3 day dives around Gili Lawa | Pelagic encounters | 1 night dive
Gili Lawa, Tatawa, Kalong Island
The day's diving begins in the 'Current City,' offering prime opportunities to spot sharks and other large pelagics. The boat then moves to Tatawa in Central Komodo to explore its healthy coral gardens. At sunset, witness thousands of bats taking flight from Kalong Island.
Dive sites: Current City, Tatawa
Good to know: Diving in 'Current City' | Reef dive at Tatawa | Sunset viewing at Kalong (Bat) Island
Labuan Bajo
The vessel arrives back in Labuan Bajo in the morning. Guests will enjoy a final breakfast on board before preparing for disembarkation and the end of the journey.
Good to know: Breakfast on board | Disembarkation