[Diving and Leisure] Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)

Teman · Komodo, Indonesia · 7 nights

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

About this route

This immersive liveaboard journey explores the vibrant and diverse waters of Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Divers will discover an array of spectacular sites, from current-swept pinnacles and coral gardens to vibrant seamounts teeming with pelagic life. The itinerary offers a blend of thrilling drift dives and encounters with iconic Komodo dragons, providing a comprehensive experience of this unique Indonesian region.

Regions on this route

FloresCastle RockManta PointKomodo, IndonesiaGolden PassageCrystal RockManta AlleyPadar

Highlights

Castle Rock

Castle Rock is a renowned dive site within Komodo National Park, famous for its excellent visibility and dynamic currents. It is a magnet for pelagic species, offering encounters with various sharks, dolphins, and manta rays.

  • Excellent visibility
  • Strong currents
  • Sharks and rays

Crystal Rock

Crystal Rock is a highly regarded dive site in Komodo known for its diverse marine life and potential for strong currents. It often features sightings of Napoleon wrasse, various reef sharks, giant sweetlips, grey reef sharks, and eagle rays.

  • Diverse marine life
  • Potential for currents
  • Pelagic fish schools

Flores

Flores is an island in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. Its waters are a gateway to the Komodo National Park and offer a variety of dive experiences. The region is characterized by healthy coral reefs and a mix of macro and pelagic encounters.

  • Healthy coral reefs
  • Macro life
  • Pelagic encounters

Golden Passage

The Golden Passage is a thrilling drift dive site within Komodo National Park, characterized by strong currents and vibrant coral formations. It is known for frequent sightings of green sea turtles and an abundance of reef fish.

  • Strong drift currents
  • Vibrant coral reefs
  • Green sea turtle encounters

Komodo

Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a global hotspot for marine biodiversity. Its waters offer an incredible range of dive experiences, from adrenaline-pumping drift dives to calm muck diving sites, alongside opportunities to see the iconic Komodo dragons on land.

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • High marine biodiversity
  • Drift diving
  • Komodo dragons

Manta Alley

Manta Alley is a premier dive site in southern Komodo, celebrated for its consistent encounters with reef manta rays. It functions as a cleaning station and feeding ground, offering incredible opportunities to observe mantas in pristine reef environments.

  • Manta ray cleaning station
  • Frequent manta encounters
  • Pristine reef environment

Manta Point

Manta Point, also known as Makassar Reef, is a celebrated dive site for its consistent sightings of reef manta rays. Divers can experience gentle drift dives over pristine coral reefs while observing these majestic creatures.

  • Reef manta ray encounters
  • Drift diving
  • Pristine coral reefs

Padar

Padar Island is famous for its stunning panoramic viewpoints, offering breathtaking vistas of its unique landscape and surrounding bays. While primarily a land excursion, its proximity to excellent dive sites makes it a key feature of Komodo itineraries.

  • Breathtaking viewpoints
  • Iconic landscape
  • Land excursion

Requirements

  • CertificationAdvanced Open Water
  • Minimum logged dives20
  • ExperienceDivers should have Advanced Open Water certification and a minimum of 20 logged dives.

Shore excursions

  • Visit Loh Liang to observe Komodo dragons in their natural habitat.
  • Relax, snorkel, or swim at Komodo Pink Beach.
  • Hike Padar Island for breathtaking panoramic viewpoints.
  • Snorkel or swim at Taka Makassar, a white sand island.
  • Enjoy the turquoise waters and fish at Kanawa Island.

Good to know

  • Open Water divers are welcome, though a maximum depth of 18 meters and mandatory guide supervision apply.
  • For Open Water divers, a private guide is required at an extra cost per day, payable in cash onboard.
  • Open Water divers are fully covered by Teman for departures with four or more Open Water divers.
  • Diver are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after their last dive.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Labuan Bajo

    Today marks the commencement of your cruise with the Teman in Komodo. Guests will depart from the port of Labuan Bajo and board their traditional Phinisi vessel, settling into their cabins. Depending on local flight arrivals and departure times, an afternoon check dive near Sebayur may be possible.

  2. Day 2: Sebayur & Siaba Besar – Reef Dives

    The day begins with a dive at Sebayur, offering vibrant coral reefs and clear waters. The next dive is planned for Tatawa Besar, a site known for its strong currents, impressive drift dives, and diverse coral formations down to 20 meters. The day concludes at Siaba Besar, a shallow seamount often referred to as 'Turtle City' due to its abundant green sea turtle population, making it a highlight for many divers.

    Dive sites: Sebayur, Tatawa Besar, Siaba Besar

  3. Day 3: Batu Bolong & Manta Point – Pelagic Encounters

    Today's diving focuses on two world-class sites. Batu Bolong, ranked among the top 10 dive sites globally, offers dramatic topography and rich marine life in strong currents. Following this, the itinerary moves to Manta Point (Makassar Reef), where gentle drift dives offer frequent opportunities to encounter numerous reef manta rays. Golden Passage, known for its strong currents, is another excellent drift dive location in Komodo National Park, often revealing green sea turtles and vibrant coral reefs.

    Dive sites: Batu Bolong, Manta Point (Makassar Reef), Golden Passage

  4. Day 4: Chinese Shop & Castle Rock – Dynamic Reefs

    The day's first dive takes place at Chinese Shop, a site renowned for its diverse species and vibrant corals. The adventure continues north to Castle Rock, a highly regarded dive site known for its excellent visibility and diverse marine life, including various shark species, dolphins, and manta rays. The final dive of the day is at Crystal Rock, offering sightings of Napoleon wrasse, a variety of reef sharks, giant sweetlips, and grey reef sharks, alongside eagle rays.

    Dive sites: Chinese Shop, Castle Rock, Crystal Rock

  5. Day 5: Shotgun Site & Pink Beach – Komodo Dragons

    The first dive of the day is at Shotgun Site, offering a beautiful coral garden for exploration. A second opportunity to dive at Castle Rock is provided, known for its rich marine biodiversity. The afternoon includes a land excursion to Komodo Pink Beach, where guests can relax, snorkel, or simply enjoy the scenic beauty, followed by a visit to Loh Liang to observe the famous Komodo dragons in their natural habitat.

    Dive sites: Shotgun Site, Castle Rock

  6. Day 6: Manta Alley & Loh Sera Wreck – Southern Sites

    Today's focus is on the iconic Manta Alley, with two dives planned to maximize chances of encountering numerous reef manta rays around its pristine coral reef. This southern Komodo site is a magnet for these majestic creatures. The final dive of the day takes place at Loh Sera Wreck, a site characterized by intricate underwater pinnacles, where a variety of fish and turtles are commonly found.

    Dive sites: Manta Alley, Loh Sera Wreck

  7. Day 7: Yellow Wall Dive & Tropical Point – Rich Biodiversity

    Divers will explore the Yellow Wall Dive, famous for its spectacular array of species and corals that adorn its vibrant wall. The journey continues to Cannibal Rock, an easy dive bay known for its incredible biodiversity and colorful invertebrate life. The day concludes at Tropical Point, where divers can discover beautiful corals and a rich variety of marine species, highlighting the diverse ecosystems of Komodo.

    Dive sites: Yellow Wall Dive, Cannibal Rock, Tropical Point

  8. Day 8: Padar Island – Viewpoints & Reefs

    The day starts with a visit to Padar Island, renowned for its breathtaking viewpoint, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape. Three dives are scheduled nearby, including Secret Garden, a site known for its amazing corals and numerous nudibranchs. Additionally, 3 Sisters offers opportunities to see schools of mobula rays, white-tip and black-tip reef sharks, and blue surgeonfish. Wainilu, a current-protected spot, is also visited and is ideal for beginners and macro enthusiasts.

    Dive sites: Secret Garden, 3 Sisters, Wainilu

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