South Komodo Pinnacles & Manta Point Liveaboard Expedition

• 8 days / 7 nights accommodation in an air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom
• 3 or 4 dives per day plus land excursions
• Full board: 4 meals a day plus snacks
• Non-alcoholic drinks, including espresso and cappuccino
• Nitrox for certified divers
• Dive tanks and weights
• Kayaks, stand-up paddleboard and snorkel gear
• Starlink Wi-Fi
• Two-way airport or hotel transfer to the harbour

Day 1: Labuan Bajo, embarkation
You are collected from the airport or your hotel in the morning and transferred to the harbour. Settle in, set up your gear and join the welcome briefing, then make an afternoon check dive and a night dive if possible. 1 to 2 dives. Example site: Sebayur Kecil.

Day 2: Central Komodo
Colourful hard-coral slopes, manta cleaning stations and calm bays for macro, with moderate currents, excellent visibility and drifts over coral gardens to sandy bottoms. Afternoon visit to Pink Beach. 3 to 4 dives. Example sites: Tatawa Besar, Siaba Kecil, Manta Point, Pink Beach (night).

Day 3: South Komodo, weather permitting
Cooler water, often 22 to 24°C, attracts mantas, pelagics and large schools around the pinnacles. After the dives, anchor near Padar Island for the late-afternoon hike to one of Indonesia's best-known viewpoints. 3 to 4 dives. Example sites: Manta Alley (two dives), Three Sisters.

Day 4: Central Komodo
A mix of action-packed reefs and slower, detail-focused dives, from the fish life at Batu Bolong to bays of colourful corals and critters. 3 to 4 dives. Example sites: Batu Bolong, Tatawa Kecil, Police Corner, Wainilu (night).

Day 5: North Komodo
Strong currents and dense marine life around Gili Lawa Laut, with reef sharks, giant trevallies, schooling surgeonfish and the occasional dolphin or whale shark. Reef hooks are commonly used. Sunset trek to the Gili Lawa viewpoint. 3 to 4 dives. Example sites: Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, The Cauldron, Gili Lawa Darat.

Day 6: North and Central Komodo
Morning dives in the north, then back to central Komodo for a mix of high-energy sites and relaxed coral gardens in excellent visibility. 3 to 4 dives. Example sites: Crystal Rock, Golden Passage, Batu Bolong, Siaba Besar.

Day 7: Central Komodo
Two final morning dives and a last chance to spot mantas, then an optional short trek to see Komodo dragons on Rinca and a sunset evening on the beach. 2 dives. Example sites: Mawan, Pengah Kecil.

Day 8: Labuan Bajo, disembarkation
After breakfast, say goodbye to the crew before your transfer to the airport or your hotel.

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• Apnea Academy
• Apnea Total
• CMAS
• FII
• Molchanovs
• PADI
• PFI
• RAID
• SSI
• NAUI
• SDI
• ADIP

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Collection from Komodo Airport or your hotel in Labuan Bajo in the morning, with transfer to the harbour (two-way transfers included). Embarkation 06:00 to 12:00. Disembarkation in Labuan Bajo 05:00 to 09:00, with transfer to the airport or your hotel.

Requirements

• Advanced Open Water certification (PADI Advanced Open Water, CMAS Level 2 or equivalent) with at least 30 logged sea dives
• Last dive within the 12 months before the trip
• Divers with a lower certification may join only under special coaching arrangements agreed with the operator in advance
• Proof of certification, including Nitrox certification if you plan to dive Nitrox
• Dive insurance is mandatory; travel insurance is highly recommended
• Valid passport and visa, a signed liability release, disclosure of medical conditions and a Guest Information Form at least one month before departure
• North Komodo sites have strong currents and reef hooks are commonly used; be confident with drift diving. The South Komodo day depends on weather.

Mandatory fees

• Marine park and harbour fees (Komodo rate): $39 (EUR 35) per person per night, $273 (EUR 245) per person for 7 nights, paid on board in cash, by card or transfer (EUR, USD or IDR). Fees may change up to three months before departure.

Optional extras

• Single occupancy: 60% surcharge on the per-person rate
• Third guest sharing a cabin: 25% of the adult rate up to 11 years, 50% for 12 to 17 years, 75% for 18 years and over
• Private charter of the whole boat: $21,815 (EUR 19,600) for up to 6 guests
• Returning guests: 5% discount on the cruise rate
• Course, AOWD Training (paid on board): $334 (EUR 300)
• Course, Discover Dive (try dive for non-certified guests): $78 (EUR 70)
• Course, PADI Open Water, online theory: $345 (EUR 310)
• Course, PADI Open Water, with theory: $434 (EUR 390)
• Course, PADI Advanced Open Water: $362 (EUR 325)
• Course, Nitrox Certification: $167 (EUR 150)
• Rental, Dive torch: $6 (EUR 5) per diving day
• Rental, BCD: $11 (EUR 10) per diving day
• Rental, Regulator: $11 (EUR 10) per diving day
• Rental, Wetsuit: $6 (EUR 5) per diving day
• Rental, 15 litre tank: $6 (EUR 5) per diving day
• Rental, Fins: $6 (EUR 5) per day
• Rental, Dive computer: $11 (EUR 10) per day

Not included

• Domestic and international flights
• Crew gratuities (10% of the cruise rate suggested)
• Dive equipment rental and dive courses
• Alcoholic beverages
• Dive and travel insurance
• Private dive guide or snorkelling guide

Life happens, so we keep cancellations simple. Enjoy free cancellation for 14 days from the time of booking, or find an equally qualified replacement up to 30 days before your departure.