Komodo Central South (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)

Ecopro Duyung Baru · Indonesia · 10 nights

Duration
10 nights
Embarkation
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Disembarkation
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Dives
Approximately 27 dives in total

About this route

Embark on an intimate and personalized dive adventure through the spectacular waters of Komodo, Indonesia, aboard the Ecopro Duyung Baru. This special itinerary explores both the Central and Southern Komodo regions, offering a seasonal adventure into cooler, nutrient-rich waters. Discover colorful reefs, mantas, and the south's remote wilderness, particularly around Nusa Kode and Horseshoe Bay, known for exceptional marine encounters. This journey promises incredible diving, from vibrant coral reefs to thrilling manta encounters with the iconic Komodo dragons, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Regions on this route

Komodo, IndonesiaKomodo National Park

Highlights

Cannibal Rock

Cannibal Rock is celebrated as a macro paradise and one of Komodo's most biodiverse sites. Its underwater terrain is teeming with an incredible variety of critters, including nudibranchs, frogfish, and pygmy seahorses, nestled among vibrant soft corals.

  • Macro paradise
  • High biodiversity
  • Nudibranchs and frogfish
  • Vibrant soft corals

Hot Rocks

Hot Rocks is a geothermal reef dive known for its rising bubbles and unusual marine life. The volcanic activity creates a unique underwater environment, attracting various species that thrive in these warmer waters, offering a distinctive diving experience.

  • Geothermal reef
  • Rising bubbles
  • Unusual marine life
  • Unique dive environment

Komodo

The Komodo National Park offers diverse underwater landscapes, from vibrant coral gardens to dramatic walls, and is renowned for its strong currents which bring nutrient-rich waters. It is a prime destination for encounters with large pelagic species and a wide array of reef fish, making every dive a dynamic experience.

  • Vibrant coral reefs
  • Strong currents
  • Pelagic encounters
  • Rich biodiversity

Komodo National Park

Encompassing a vast area of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity both above and below the water. The park's diverse dive sites feature pinnacles, walls, and sloping reefs, providing habitats for an incredible variety of marine life, including mantas, sharks, and various macro critters.

  • UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Diverse dive sites
  • Rich marine life
  • Iconic Komodo dragons

Manta Alley

Known as a premier location for manta ray sightings, especially during the wet season, Manta Alley features strong currents and cooler waters that attract these majestic creatures. Divers can often observe multiple manta rays feeding and cleaning, making for an unforgettable experience.

  • Manta ray sightings
  • Strong currents
  • Wet season highlight
  • Feeding mantas

Nusa Kode & Yellow Wall

This area is characterized by dramatic walls covered in a spectacular array of soft corals and various critters. The dive sites around Nusa Kode offer unique topography and rich marine life, providing excellent opportunities for both wide-angle and macro photography.

  • Dramatic soft coral walls
  • Unique topography
  • Rich critter life
  • Photography opportunities

Requirements

  • CertificationAdvanced Open Water
  • Minimum logged dives30
  • ExperienceSuitable for adventurous guests who want to dive deeper into wild Komodo, enjoy manta action, macro life, and remote beauty, especially during the wet season when marine life gathers in richer, cooler waters.

Shore excursions

  • Enjoy land visits to Rinca Island for encounters with Komodo dragons.
  • Explore peaceful anchorages, remote beaches, and lush volcanic backdrops.
  • Experience a truly off-the-beaten-path adventure with fewer boats and more wilderness.

Good to know

  • Diver recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.
  • Itinerary is illustrative only; exact route, sites, weather and logistics are at Captain's discretion.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Labuan Bajo

    Upon arrival in Labuan Bajo, guests will be met by an Eco Pro Divers staff member at the airport. After baggage claim, a comfortable transfer will take you to the boat for check-in and cabin setup. Enjoy a welcoming briefing and prepare for the exciting diving adventure ahead.

  2. Day 2: Komodo Central South – Vibrant Reefs & Pelagics

    The journey continues through the Central and Southern Komodo region, renowned for its strong currents and rich biodiversity. Divers can expect to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with schooling fish and various pelagic species. The area's topography often features current-swept pinnacles and sloping reefs, offering thrilling drift dives and opportunities to encounter large marine life.

    Dive sites: Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Nusa Kode & Yellow Wall, Hot Rocks, Batu Bolong, Tatawa, Siaba

  3. Day 3: Komodo Central South – Vibrant Reefs & Pelagics

    The journey continues through the Central and Southern Komodo region, renowned for its strong currents and rich biodiversity. Divers can expect to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with schooling fish and various pelagic species. The area's topography often features current-swept pinnacles and sloping reefs, offering thrilling drift dives and opportunities to encounter large marine life.

    Dive sites: Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Nusa Kode & Yellow Wall, Hot Rocks, Batu Bolong, Tatawa, Siaba

  4. Day 4: Komodo Central South – Vibrant Reefs & Pelagics

    The journey continues through the Central and Southern Komodo region, renowned for its strong currents and rich biodiversity. Divers can expect to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with schooling fish and various pelagic species. The area's topography often features current-swept pinnacles and sloping reefs, offering thrilling drift dives and opportunities to encounter large marine life.

    Dive sites: Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Nusa Kode & Yellow Wall, Hot Rocks, Batu Bolong, Tatawa, Siaba

  5. Day 5: Komodo Central South – Vibrant Reefs & Pelagics

    The journey continues through the Central and Southern Komodo region, renowned for its strong currents and rich biodiversity. Divers can expect to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with schooling fish and various pelagic species. The area's topography often features current-swept pinnacles and sloping reefs, offering thrilling drift dives and opportunities to encounter large marine life.

    Dive sites: Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Nusa Kode & Yellow Wall, Hot Rocks, Batu Bolong, Tatawa, Siaba

  6. Day 6: Komodo Central South – Vibrant Reefs & Pelagics

    The journey continues through the Central and Southern Komodo region, renowned for its strong currents and rich biodiversity. Divers can expect to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with schooling fish and various pelagic species. The area's topography often features current-swept pinnacles and sloping reefs, offering thrilling drift dives and opportunities to encounter large marine life.

    Dive sites: Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Nusa Kode & Yellow Wall, Hot Rocks, Batu Bolong, Tatawa, Siaba

  7. Day 7: Komodo Central South – Vibrant Reefs & Pelagics

    The journey continues through the Central and Southern Komodo region, renowned for its strong currents and rich biodiversity. Divers can expect to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with schooling fish and various pelagic species. The area's topography often features current-swept pinnacles and sloping reefs, offering thrilling drift dives and opportunities to encounter large marine life.

    Dive sites: Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Nusa Kode & Yellow Wall, Hot Rocks, Batu Bolong, Tatawa, Siaba

  8. Day 8: Komodo Central South – Vibrant Reefs & Pelagics

    The journey continues through the Central and Southern Komodo region, renowned for its strong currents and rich biodiversity. Divers can expect to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with schooling fish and various pelagic species. The area's topography often features current-swept pinnacles and sloping reefs, offering thrilling drift dives and opportunities to encounter large marine life.

    Dive sites: Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Nusa Kode & Yellow Wall, Hot Rocks, Batu Bolong, Tatawa, Siaba

  9. Day 9: Komodo Central South – Vibrant Reefs & Pelagics

    The journey continues through the Central and Southern Komodo region, renowned for its strong currents and rich biodiversity. Divers can expect to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with schooling fish and various pelagic species. The area's topography often features current-swept pinnacles and sloping reefs, offering thrilling drift dives and opportunities to encounter large marine life.

    Dive sites: Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Nusa Kode & Yellow Wall, Hot Rocks, Batu Bolong, Tatawa, Siaba

  10. Day 10: Komodo Central South – Vibrant Reefs & Pelagics

    The journey continues through the Central and Southern Komodo region, renowned for its strong currents and rich biodiversity. Divers can expect to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with schooling fish and various pelagic species. The area's topography often features current-swept pinnacles and sloping reefs, offering thrilling drift dives and opportunities to encounter large marine life.

    Dive sites: Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Nusa Kode & Yellow Wall, Hot Rocks, Batu Bolong, Tatawa, Siaba

  11. Day 11: Disembarkation – Labuan Bajo

    After a final breakfast on board, guests will be transferred to Labuan Bajo airport and checked in by Eco Pro Divers staff, concluding a wonderful diving adventure in the Komodo National Park.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-04-11 – 2027-04-21from 5,780 USDBook

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