KOMODO, INDONESIA

August 21 - 27, 2025

A world-heritage UNESCO side, the seas around Komodo National Park offer 250+ coral species and 1000+ species of marine life, with action-packed drift dives being the main attraction

The suggest landscape and coral reefs of Komodo create a dramatic background for divers to have thrilling underwater experiences with majestic manta rays, curious sharks and colorful fish species, while navigating currents, caverns and drop-offs.     

 

This truly is one of the best dive destinations in the world

Overview

Komodo National Park, located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores, sits at the juncture of two continental plates and constitutes the “shatter belt” within the Wallace Biogeographical Region, between the Australian and Sunda ecosystems.

 

The most enigmatic inhabitant of the region, of course, is the Komodo Lizard, which is endemic only to this region.    But the waters off the islands are no less intriguing, with their signature “coral triangle” biodiversity.   

 

Aug 21 – Arrive at Labuan Bajo Airport, transfer to hotel

Aug 22 – 3 dives, with lunch on the boat

Aug 23 – 3 dives, with lunch on the boat

Aug 24 – 3 dives, with lunch on the boat

Aug 25 – 3 dives, with lunch on the boat

Aug 26 – 2 dives and then after lunch, an optional excursion to Rinca Island to see the Komodo dragons

Aug 27 – briefly consider quitting job and staying here longer, then checkout, transfer to LBJ airport and fly back home

 

As always, diving itinerary is tentative and subject to change based on weather and other external factors.

Our diving plan aims to cover some of the world-famous sites of the area, such as Castle Rock, Batu Bolong, Mawan, Taka Makassar, Tatwa Kecil, Police Corner, Crystal Rock and of course, Cauldron.      “Amazing” doesn’t begin to describe these dives!

 

Komodo (rightly) has the reputation of having some very strong currents.     In general, we feel that the reputation is a little exaggerated:  the currents can certainly be very strong but dive centers plan the diving to avoid the worst of the conditions, and typically, conditions are manageable.  But that being said, divers should be comfortable in currents, be able to descend and ascend without supervision and have good buoyancy skills and general awareness.

Our accommodation is at a boutique hotel conveniently located just a few minutes walk from central Labuan Bajo, and all the popular local eateries.    The harbor, from which the boat departs, is just 5 minutes away.

 

All rooms have double/twin beds with zircon, safety box, en suite bathrooms, patio/balcony.   Breakfast is included in the price, lunch is on the boat and we have left dinner open to allow us to explore some of the local eateries (and the best ice-cream in Indonesia!).    The hotel also has an in-house restaurant, for lazy days.

Indonesia offers visa on arrival.   Visitors can also apply for an eVOA prior to arrival, which can save them some time standing in line at immigration on arrival.

 

Please plan to arrive on the afternoon/early evening of August 21, 2025.    And on the return, please pick a flight in the afternoon of August 27, so as to ensure adequate surface interval before you fly.

Price:    $1100 per person sharing,   $1270 per person single occupancy

 

INCLUSIONS:

  • 14 dives
  • 6n stay with breakfast
  • Car transfers between hotel and harbor on diving days
  • Lunch on the boat
  • Full gear rental

EXCLUSIONS:

  • Dinners
  • Gratituies/tips ($75-100)
  • Dive computer rental @ IDR 50,000 per day
  • Nitrox @ IDR 120,000 per tank
  • Komodo National Park Fees @ IDR 275,000 (IDR 350,000 on Sundays/holidays) 
  • Rinca Island excursion @ IDR 150,000pp
  • Please contact us for cancellation policy
  • A deposit of $350 is needed to confirm the booking, with the balance payable by July 20, 2025
  •  Please note the flight departure info
  • Dive insurance is mandatory – please contact us if you need coverage
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