Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)

Naga Biru · Indonesia · 5 nights

Duration
5 nights
Embarkation
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Disembarkation
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Dives
Approximately 12 dives in total

About this route

This liveaboard adventure explores the vibrant marine ecosystem of Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its unique blend of natural beauty and diverse marine life. The park offers an unparalleled diving experience with its rich underwater terrains and iconic Komodo Dragons. Guests can anticipate a journey through spectacular reefs and encounters with various pelagic species and macro critters.

Regions on this route

Komodo, IndonesiaKomodo National ParkPadarCrystal RockCastle Rock

Highlights

Castle Rock

Castle Rock is another iconic dive site in Komodo, known for its thrilling currents and abundant pelagic action. This underwater seamount serves as a cleaning station and feeding ground for various sharks and large schooling fish. Visibility is typically good, allowing for impressive wide-angle views of the bustling marine ecosystem.

  • Thrilling currents
  • Abundant pelagic life
  • Shark sightings
  • Schooling fish

Crystal Rock

Crystal Rock is a renowned dive site in Komodo National Park, characterized by its exposed pinnacle that attracts a high concentration of marine life. Strong currents are common here, bringing in pelagic species and making for exhilarating drift dives. The site is vibrant with colorful soft corals and schools of fish.

  • Exposed pinnacle
  • Strong currents
  • Pelagic fish
  • Colorful soft corals

Komodo

Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Indonesia, renowned for its diverse marine life and the iconic Komodo Dragons. The underwater landscape includes vibrant coral gardens, dramatic walls, and strong currents that attract a variety of pelagic species. It is a prime destination for both macro and wide-angle photography.

  • Komodo Dragons
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Rich marine biodiversity
  • Strong currents

Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park encompasses a vast marine protected area, offering a wide range of diving experiences from shallow reefs to deep drift dives. The park is characterized by its volcanic islands and nutrient-rich waters, supporting a thriving ecosystem. It's a hotspot for both large pelagics and unique macro critters.

  • Volcanic islands
  • Nutrient-rich waters
  • Diverse ecosystems
  • Pelagic and macro life

Padar

Padar is one of the larger islands within Komodo National Park, famous for its stunning panoramic views and diverse landscapes. While primarily known for its scenic hikes, the surrounding waters offer excellent diving opportunities with colorful reefs and varied topography. It often serves as a picturesque backdrop for diving adventures.

  • Scenic panoramic views
  • Diverse landscapes
  • Colorful reefs
  • Varied topography

Requirements

  • CertificationAdvanced Open Water
  • Minimum logged dives25
  • ExperienceDivers should have logged a minimum of 25 dives to participate.

Shore excursions

  • Experience a morning trek to encounter the world's largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon, on a dedicated excursion.
  • Enjoy the beautiful sunset from Kalong Island, watching thousands of fruit bats fly overhead.

Good to know

  • A 24-hour waiting period is recommended after the last dive before flying.
  • The exact route and dive sites are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics, and are at the Captain's discretion.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Labuan Bajo

    Guests will embark in Labuan Bajo, settle into their cabins, and receive a safety briefing before the boat sets sail. The afternoon includes a check dive at Sebayur Kecil, allowing divers to get comfortable with the equipment and conditions. The day focuses on preparing for the exciting dives ahead.

    Dive sites: Sebayur Kecil

  2. Day 2: Northern Komodo – Reef Exploration

    Today's diving focuses on the northern area of Komodo National Park, known for its rich and diverse dive sites. Locations like Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, and Shotgun are often visited, offering dynamic drift dives and abundant marine life. These sites typically feature strong currents that bring in pelagic action. In the evening, an optional night dive at Wai Nilu offers a chance to observe nocturnal creatures.

    Dive sites: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Shotgun, Wai Nilu

  3. Day 3: Central Komodo – Manta Rays & Reef Gardens

    The day begins with a visit to Siaba Besar, where divers can enjoy drifting along the beautiful reefscape. Following this, the itinerary moves to the healthy reef of Rincha Island, known for its thriving marine ecosystems. A highlight of the day is a potential night dive at Tatawa Besar, offering a different perspective on the vibrant underwater world. This region often features healthy coral gardens and diverse smaller marine life.

    Dive sites: Siaba Besar, Rincha Island, Tatawa Besar

  4. Day 4: South Komodo – Pelagic Encounters & Critters

    Today's diving centers around Pengah Kecil, a site well-regarded for its manta ray encounters, particularly in the morning. The afternoon might feature a scenic dive at Sebayang, known for its beautiful coral bushes and macro opportunities, including various nudibranchs and frogfish. This area is often characterized by nutrient-rich waters that attract larger marine life, alongside a thriving macro scene.

    Dive sites: Pengah Kecil, Sebayang, Padei Kecil

  5. Day 5: Komodo National Park – Manta Point & Batu Bolong

    Expect an exciting day of marine life encounters with drift dives at sites like Siaba Kecil and Karang Makassar, often referred to as Manta Point due to frequent manta ray sightings. Divers can often observe manta rays gracefully feeding or cleaning in the current. The day concludes with a visit to the vibrant pinnacle of Batu Bolong, famous for its abundant and colorful reef fish. These sites are known for strong currents and rich biodiversity.

    Dive sites: Siaba Kecil, Karang Makassar, Batu Bolong

  6. Day 6: Disembarkation – Labuan Bajo

    Guests will start their final day with a morning trek to encounter the world-famous Komodo Dragons. After this unique land excursion, guests will return to the boat for final packing and transfer back to Labuan Bajo port for disembarkation around lunchtime, concluding their memorable trip.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-07-01 – 2027-07-06from 2,044 USDBook
  • 2027-12-16 – 2027-12-21from 2,044 USDBook
  • 2027-12-23 – 2027-12-28from 2,044 USDBook
  • 2027-12-30 – 2028-01-04from 2,044 USDBook

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