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Indonesia Komodo Liveaboard
Twin/Double/Triple Cabin
Twin/Double/Triple Cabin
Floor Plan - Bugis
North & Central Komodo Liveaboard
North & Central Komodo Liveaboard
5 Days • 30 June - 04 July 2027
Dive with Nomad Archipelago
Price per person:
Regular price
$2,446.00 AUD
Sale price
$2,446.00 AUD
Regular price
$2,329.00 AUD
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This five-day snorkel cruise loops out of Labuan Bajo through the north and centre of Komodo National Park. You start with a beach and reef stop near the harbour and a sunset climb on Sebayur, then head north to the channels of Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat. Day three is spent around Karang Makasar, where manta rays feed, before an early Komodo Island trek, a pink-sand beach and a final hike up Padar.
Most mornings start with your mask in the water before breakfast settles. You drift over hard and soft coral while fusiliers stream past, then look up to see a manta banking through the current a few metres away. Afternoons are for paddling a kayak into a quiet bay or walking a ridge as the light turns gold. Evenings end on a silent deck, the generator switched off and the stars bright overhead.
Trip Highlights & Key Regional Features
- Snorkel with manta rays and green turtles at Karang Makasar, one of the park's best-known cleaning and feeding areas
- Drift the Gili Lawa channels, where schools of anthias and fusiliers swarm over hard and soft coral
- Walk with a ranger on Komodo Island to look for Komodo dragons, deer, buffalo and macaques
- Visit Komodo village and anchor off a pink-sand beach
- Climb Padar Island's ridge for the view over three bays at sunset
- Paddleboard, kayak and explore by zodiac between snorkel stops
- Sleep at anchor with solar battery power, so nights are quiet with no generator noise
- Small group: a maximum of 8 guests with a dedicated Cruise Director
What's Included
What's Included
- 4 nights' accommodation in a private en-suite cabin
- All meals (full board), snacks and a beach barbecue or sunset apéro
- Drinking water, tea, coffee and soft drinks
- Guided snorkelling and land excursions as per the itinerary, including the Komodo dragon trek
- Snorkel gear, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and yoga mats
- English and Indonesian speaking guides and Cruise Director
- Transfers between Komodo Airport (Labuan Bajo) and the boat
- 11% Indonesian VAT
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Labuan Bajo and Sebayur
Your Cruise Director meets you at Komodo Airport and takes you to the boat. A 10-minute speedboat hop brings you to a small island for your first swim and snorkel. After lunch the boat moves to Sebayur for a short hill climb at sunset.
Day 2: Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat
Sail north over breakfast to the twin islands at the top of the park. Snorkel the channels between them over coral gardens busy with anthias, fusiliers and the occasional manta. Late afternoon, hike to a hilltop viewpoint for sunset.
Day 3: Karang Makasar
A full day around this shallow reef, where manta rays and turtles are often seen. Hop between snorkel sites by zodiac, then kayak, paddleboard and finish with drinks on the beach as the sun drops.
Day 4: Komodo Island and Padar
An early guided trek on Komodo Island to look for dragons, deer, buffalo and monkeys, then a visit to Komodo village. Anchor off a pink-sand beach, then sail to Padar for the ridge-top sunset hike.
Day 5: Back to Labuan Bajo
One last morning swim and snorkel, then sail back to Labuan Bajo harbour, say goodbye to the crew and transfer to the airport.
The route depends on weather, tides and park rules, and the Cruise Director may change it on the day.
Your Cruise Director meets you at Komodo Airport and takes you to the boat. A 10-minute speedboat hop brings you to a small island for your first swim and snorkel. After lunch the boat moves to Sebayur for a short hill climb at sunset.
Day 2: Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat
Sail north over breakfast to the twin islands at the top of the park. Snorkel the channels between them over coral gardens busy with anthias, fusiliers and the occasional manta. Late afternoon, hike to a hilltop viewpoint for sunset.
Day 3: Karang Makasar
A full day around this shallow reef, where manta rays and turtles are often seen. Hop between snorkel sites by zodiac, then kayak, paddleboard and finish with drinks on the beach as the sun drops.
Day 4: Komodo Island and Padar
An early guided trek on Komodo Island to look for dragons, deer, buffalo and monkeys, then a visit to Komodo village. Anchor off a pink-sand beach, then sail to Padar for the ridge-top sunset hike.
Day 5: Back to Labuan Bajo
One last morning swim and snorkel, then sail back to Labuan Bajo harbour, say goodbye to the crew and transfer to the airport.
The route depends on weather, tides and park rules, and the Cruise Director may change it on the day.
Agencies
Agencies
- AIDA
- Apnea Academy
- Apnea Total
- CMAS
- FII
- Molchanovs
- PADI
- PFI
- RAID
- SSI
- NAUI
- SDI
Languages
Languages
- English
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Important
Important
Requirements
- Level: Beginner. This is a snorkelling cruise; no dive certification is needed and there is no scuba diving on shared departures.
- Minimum age 7, and children must travel with an adult.
- Travel insurance is required. Guests who arrange scuba on a private charter must also hold medical evacuation insurance that covers diving.
- Guests must tell the partner in advance about any medical condition that could affect their safety on board.
- Indonesia is a malaria area ashore. Speak to a doctor about prevention before travel.
Mandatory fees
- Harbour, park and fuel surcharge: USD 250 per person per cruise, paid in advance with the cruise.
Optional extras
- Single occupancy: 75% surcharge on the cruise price (USD 2,660 on Bajau, USD 2,940 on Bugis).
- Alcoholic drinks: sold on board. Guests may bring up to 1 litre of alcohol into Indonesia.
- Crew and Cruise Director gratuities: 5 to 10% of the cruise price recommended.
- Card payments on board: 1.85% to 3.5% fee.
- Scuba diving (private charters only): USD 55 per dive including equipment; Discover Scuba USD 100 for the first dive, then USD 55 per dive.
Good to know
- Cabins have ceiling fans, not air conditioning.
- No Wi-Fi on board. A local SIM gives patchy coverage.
- Power is 220V with European two-pin sockets.
Cancellations
Cancellations
Life happens so we keep cancellations simple. Enjoy free cancellation for 14 days from the time of booking or find an equally qualified suitable replacement up to 30 days prior to diving.
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