Komodo & Alor

About this route

Embark on an extraordinary 9-night liveaboard journey through the heart of Indonesia, tracing a path from the legendary Komodo National Park to the pristine, less-explored Alor Archipelago. This route promises an exceptional blend of world-renowned dive sites and captivating hidden gems, showcasing vibrant coral reefs, exhilarating drift dives, and remarkable encounters with large pelagic species. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure into one of the world's premier diving destinations.

Regions on this route

Day-by-day plan

1. Day 1: Arrival – Labuan Bajo

   Arrive in Labuan Bajo and transfer to the liveaboard. After a safety briefing and boat orientation, settle in for the night; no diving is scheduled for today.

2. Day 2: Komodo National Park Diving

   Immerse yourself in world-class diving with 2-3 dives exploring the vibrant reefs of Komodo. Prepare for thrilling drift dives and spectacular sightings.

3. Day 3: Komodo National Park Diving

   Continue your underwater exploration in Komodo National Park with 2-3 dives. Expect to encounter manta rays, sharks, and various pelagic species amidst abundant coral reefs.

4. Day 4: Komodo National Park Diving

   Enjoy 2-3 more dives in Komodo, exploring sites famous for their strong currents that attract large schools of fish, sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and turtles. Discover diverse fish and invertebrate species.

5. Day 5: Sail to Alor

   Begin an early morning sail towards Alor. The evening brings a twilight dive to explore the reefs around Pantar Strait or Kalabahi Bay, introducing you to Alor's unique underwater world.

6. Day 6: Diving in the Alor Archipelago

   Begin exploring Alor's pristine and diverse dive sites with 2-3 dives today. Alor is renowned for its macro life and dramatic volcanic underwater topography.

7. Day 7: Diving in the Alor Archipelago

   Continue with 2-3 dives in the Alor Archipelago, focusing on sites known for their vibrant coral reefs and unique critters. Expect to find frogfish, seahorses, and octopuses.

8. Day 8: Diving in the Alor Archipelago

   Complete your exploration of Alor with 2-3 more dives. Encounter mimic octopuses, sea snakes, barracudas, and an array of reef fish in these remote and stunning dive locations.

9. Day 9: Final Dive Day

   Enjoy 2-3 final dives at some of the best remaining dive sites in Komodo or Alor, chosen based on weather conditions and the boat's location. This is your last chance to experience the incredible marine life before returning to Alor.

10. Day 10: Departure

    There is no diving on the final day. After breakfast, the boat will return to Alor for disembarkation by 12:00 PM. Divers are advised to observe a 24-hour no-fly period after their last dive.

Upcoming departures

• 2027-06-23 – 2027-07-02from 9,490.5 USDBook

All routes of this liveaboard

• Raja Ampat, North & South · 9N
• South & Central Raja Ampat - Misool & Waigeo (Sorong - Sorong) · 9N
• Asmat Expedition (Timika - Sorong) · 13N
• North & South Raja Ampat - Misool, Waigeo, & Wayag (Sorong - Sorong) · 11N
• Raja Ampat & Spice Islands (Sorong - Timika) · 13N
• Maumere to Ambon · 11N
• Bali to Komodo (Bali - Labuan Bajo) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
• Spice Islands (Ambon - Ambon) · 7N
• Komodo National Park (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 3N
• Komodo & Alor (Labuan Bajo - Alor) · 9N
• Komodo National Park (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 6N
• Komodo National Park (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 4N
• Komodo National Park (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 5N
• Raja Ampat, South & Central (Sorong - Sorong) · 7N
• Raja Ampat, North & Central · 7 nights
• Komodo to Bali (Labuan Bajo - Bali) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
• Komodo to Bali (Labuan Bajo - Bali) · 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Raja Ampat & Spice Islands · 12 Days / 11 Nights
• Raja Ampat, North & Central · 10 Days / 9 Nights
• Alor & Komodo · 10 Days / 9 Nights

About the vessel

Mutiara LautIndonesia