2026 May - Indonesia, Komodo

Trip Overview

Indonesia, the Holy Grail for scuba divers, is an epicenter of diversity. The Coral Triangle contains 17% of the worlds’ reefs and 80% of the world's marine species. From pigmy sea horses to the majestic whale shark, photographers will easily overload their memory cards. Depending on the itinerary, your dives could entail exploring shallow waters, drifting along drop-offs, or meandering in black sand lagoons. Regardless of where you dive, you'll see some of the world's most incredible sites filled with soft and hard corals, rare macro fauna, reef sharks, manta rays, whale sharks, hammerheads, bump-head parrotfishes, wobbegong, silversides, and more.  Venture onto land to spot Komodo dragons!

• 7 nights aboard the Blue Manta Explorer Liveaboard
• up to 4 dives per day
• Dive guides
• Tanks, weights & belts
• Airport/Hotel to dock transfers in port of call
• Coffee, tea, juice & sodas

• Airfare
• Tips for the crew
• Permit fees ($200 pp)
• Nitrox ($140 pp)
• Marine Park fees ($200 pp)
• Scuba gear (rentals are available)
• Beer and Wine (available for purchase on board)

• Day 1.  (1-2 dives) 3pm. Our staff will meet you upon your arrival to Komodo Airport or local hotel and transfer you to the vessel. Depending on arrival time, we do check dive(s) at Bidadari and night dive at Pulau Sebayor.
• Day 2. (4 dives) South Komodo; Manta Alley to fly with mantas, Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Alley at Nusa Kode. 
• Day 3. (3-4 dives) South Komodo, Padar Island; one of our favourite regions in the park with some stunning and diverse dive sites such as 3 Sisters and Pillarsteen.  Plus, visit to Pink Beach.
• Day 4. (4 dives) North Komodo; Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, & Shot Gun at Gili Lawa Laut.  Pinnacles, drift dives full of action with hunting fish; jacks & sharks!
• Day 5. (4 dives) North Komodo; Tatawa Besar & Kecil, Siaba Kecil, & Wainilu.  Tons of Anthias, Napoleon wrasse, sharks, & excellent night dive.
• Day 6. (4 dives) North Komodo; Batu Balong & Mantas on the Moon (Makassar Reef)
• Day 7. (2 dives) North Komodo; Siaba Bay plus Mawan or Pengah.  This followed by a walk on the wide side in search of Komodo Dragons, and trekking on one of the local Islands.  Then we sail towards Labuan Bajo, where you spend last night on Blue Manta in Bajo Port.  Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relaxation, and if need be, an early flight on Trip Departure day.
• Day 8. (0 dives) 5am-12pm; Check out after light breakfast & farewells, we transfer to local hotel or airport in time for Check-in & flight.  Take your pre-booked flight from Labuan Bajo to Bali.
• Diving days: 7 days (22 dives)

Water temp: 27-28C (80-83F) in North & Central, 21-25C (70-77F) in South

Visibility: 15-40m (average 25m)