TemuKira · Indonesia · 8D/7N
Explore Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its vibrant marine biodiversity and stunning underwater landscapes. This itinerary focuses on both the northern and southern regions, known for their unique conditions and diverse ecosystems. Experience thrilling drift dives, encounter an abundance of marine life, and witness the captivating natural beauty of this Indonesian archipelago.
Arrive in Labuan Bajo and transfer to the liveaboard for check-in. Settle into your cabins and enjoy a welcome briefing as the vessel prepares for departure. The afternoon will be spent cruising towards the first dive sites, with dinner served onboard.
Today focuses on the rich dive sites of North and Central Komodo. Explore Crystal Rock, an impressive seamount known for large schools of fish and abundant anthias. Nearby, Castle Rock offers strong currents and a potential for shark sightings, while Shot Gun provides exciting drift diving opportunities with significant marine activity. Manta Point is a renowned cleaning station, often featuring reef manta rays.
Dive sites: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Shot Gun, Manta Point, Sebayur Kecil, Gili Lawa Darat
Continue diving in the central Komodo region. Sebayur Kecil offers diverse reef life including cuttlefish, octopus, and various reef fish, making it ideal for both wide-angle and macro photography. Batu Bolong, a pinnacle rising from the depths, is known for its incredible coral coverage and abundant marine life, including various sharks and schooling fish. This area consistently provides vibrant ecosystems and thrilling encounters.
Dive sites: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Shot Gun, Manta Point, Sebayur Kecil, Gili Lawa Darat, Batu Bolong
Today's dives feature the vibrant Pink Beach, a unique site with red sand and a thriving reef, home to a variety of small reef creatures. Loh Sera offers diverse topography with spectacular coral growth, schooling fish, and larger pelagics such as dogtooth tuna. The area is also known for its strong currents, which attract a wide range of marine life. An afternoon trek to see Komodo dragons is also planned.
Dive sites: Pink Beach, Loh Sera
Head to Manta Alley, a premier site in the Komodo National Park renowned for frequent manta ray encounters, especially during the right season. Currents here can be strong, providing thrilling drift dives and attracting large schools of fish. Later, explore the southwestern tip of Kode Island, characterized by diverse topography and vibrant reef systems, often featuring giant trevally, fusiliers, and various reef sharks.
Dive sites: Manta Alley, Nusa Kode
Spend the day exploring the iconic Padar Island, famous for its breathtaking panoramic views. While diving is not the primary focus today, the surrounding waters offer opportunities for rich reef exploration. Enjoy a trek to the island's summit, providing stunning vistas of the diverse landscapes and three distinct beaches. The waters around Padar are home to vibrant coral reefs and a variety of smaller marine life.
Dive sites: Padar Island
The final day of diving includes the stunning Tatawa Besar, a site celebrated for its vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine inhabitants, including sharks, rays, and turtles. Siaba Besar offers excellent diving conditions, known for its rich marine biodiversity and the chance to encounter many species, from reef sharks to colorful reef fish. After the dives, the boat begins its journey back to Labuan Bajo.
Dive sites: Tatawa Besar, Siaba Besar
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking in Labuan Bajo. A transfer will be provided to the airport for your onward flight, concluding your Komodo liveaboard adventure.