Seaisee · Indonesia · 5 nights
Explore the vibrant waters of Komodo National Park on this 5-night liveaboard adventure. The journey begins and ends in Labuan Bajo, offering a convenient round-trip experience. Divers can anticipate encountering diverse marine life, from reef mantas to various shark species, across renowned dive sites. The itinerary focuses on the key regions of Manta Alley, Sangeang Island, and Gili Lawa Laut, each promising unique underwater topography and captivating sightings.
Day one involves arrival and complimentary transfer from the airport or local hotels to the vessel. Guests will check-in before 3 PM, settle into their cabins, and receive a warm welcome briefing from the crew. A check-dive is scheduled for the afternoon, allowing divers to get acquainted with the equipment and local conditions.
Today's diving focuses on Manta Alley, a globally recognized site famous for its frequent reef manta ray encounters. The unique channel formation and strong currents here create an ideal feeding ground, attracting numerous mantas. Divers may often observe these majestic creatures gliding over cleaning stations, alongside varied macro marine life such as pygmy seahorses, frogfish, and nudibranchs. The area is known for coral gardens, schooling fish, and occasionally other pelagic species.
Diving around Sangeang Island offers a distinctive experience with its unique black sand slopes, an ideal habitat for rare and camouflaged macro critters. The area's volcanic activity contributes to a thriving ecosystem where divers commonly discover pygmy seahorses, various nudibranchs, and colourful pipefish. Sites like Hot Rocks and The Estuary provide opportunities for contrasting topography, from bubbling volcanic reefs to vibrant coral landscapes, often featuring schooling fusiliers and diverse reef fish.
Dive sites: Hot Rocks, The Estuary, Techno Reef
Gili Lawa Laut is renowned for its exhilarating drift dives and vibrant reef systems, offering a diverse range of underwater experiences. Sites like Crystal Rock typically feature strong currents that bring nutrients, supporting an abundance of fish life and large pelagics like grey reef sharks. Castle Rock is known for its pinnacles and schooling marine life, while Shotgun offers a fast-paced drift dive through dynamic channels. The area often showcases healthy hard and soft corals, along with regular sightings of reef sharks and various schooling fish.
Dive sites: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Shotgun
On the final day, guests will enjoy two morning dives before the vessel begins its sail back towards Labuan Bajo. Check-out is scheduled for 11:00 AM, with complimentary transportation provided to the airport or local hotels. Guests are advised to wait 24 hours after their last dive before flying.
After breakfast, guests prepare to leave the vessel in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia with disembarkation before 11:00 AM. The crew assists with departure arrangements and onward airport transfers where applicable.