Seaisee · Indonesia · 8 nights
Embark on an incredible liveaboard journey from Labuan Bajo to Alor, exploring the rich and diverse underwater world of Indonesia. This itinerary guides you through the vibrant reefs and compelling marine landscapes of regions like Komodo, Alor, and the surrounding islands. Expect a blend of exhilarating drift dives, vibrant coral gardens, and encounters with a wide array of fascinating marine life. This trip is designed to showcase the best of Indonesia's diving, from macro critters to magnificent pelagics, ensuring a memorable adventure for experienced divers.
Day one begins with your arrival in Labuan Bajo, where you will be transferred to the vessel. After check-in and settling into your cabin, a welcome briefing will introduce you to the ship, crew, and the exciting itinerary ahead. Guests will have free time to relax and prepare for the diving adventures to come.
Today's diving focuses on the central Komodo region, renowned for its dynamic currents and abundant marine life. Dive sites like Crystal Rock and Castle Rock are prominent, offering exhilarating drift dives over vibrant coral gardens and rich ecosystems. These areas are known for attracting a wide variety of pelagic species including sharks and schooling fish, often featuring clear visibility.
Dive sites: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock
Explore the diverse waters of Komodo National Park, with a focus on areas like Batu Moncong. This site is celebrated for its beautiful hard coral walls and a high density of marine critters, making it a paradise for macro photography enthusiasts. The area often features a mix of both small, fascinating creatures and larger reef fish, thriving in healthy coral ecosystems. Visibility can be excellent, showcasing the intricate details of the reef.
Dive sites: Batu Moncong
Dive around Gili Lawa Darat, an area known for its strong currents and rich marine biodiversity. The dives here often feature healthy coral reefs and a chance to see a variety of reef fish and pelagic species. The topography includes walls and slopes, providing diverse habitats. After diving, a short hike to a viewpoint can offer stunning panoramic views of the Komodo-Flores channel.
Dive sites: Gili Lawa Darat
Today's itinerary includes dives at Tatawa Besar and Boi Belong within Komodo National Park. Tatawa Besar is characterized by gentle drift dives over a vibrant reef slope, often revealing schools of fish and thriving soft corals. Boi Belong offers a unique topography with a large, deep pinnacle covered in hard and soft corals, attracting a variety of sharks and large pelagics. Both sites typically offer excellent visibility and diverse marine encounters.
Dive sites: Tatawa Besar, Boi Belong
The day's diving ventures into Sebایر Kecil, located at the eastern side of Komodo National Park. This site is particularly well-known for its white sand channel, which offers excellent visibility and a chance to spot reef sharks, turtles, and various macro life. The healthy coral reefs provide shelter for an abundance of reef fish, making it a visually rich dive experience.
Dive sites: Sebایر Kecil
Continue exploring Komodo National Park with dives at Makassar Reef. This expansive sandy plateau is world-renowned as a cleaning station for majestic manta rays, offering incredible opportunities for close encounters. The site is characterized by relatively shallow depths, strong currents, and scattered coral patches, creating an ideal environment for these gentle giants. Visibility is generally good, allowing for breathtaking views of the mantas.
Dive sites: Makassar Reef
After a final breakfast on board, guests will prepare for disembarkation in Alor. Transfers will be arranged according to your onward travel plans. This marks the end of your incredible liveaboard adventure, filled with unforgettable dives and memories of Indonesia's vibrant underwater world.
After breakfast, guests prepare to leave the vessel in Alor, Indonesia with disembarkation Check-out time is at 11:00 AM. The crew assists with departure arrangements and onward airport transfers where applicable.