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Scuba dive The world-class komodo island in comfort
THE ITINERARIES
5 Nights 6 Days
From $2,735/ Person
Join our Jurassic Komodo Liveaboard for an unforgettable adventure, where you’ll discover the best of Komodo—both above and below the water—in one exciting trip!
8 Days / 7 Nights
From $3,610/ Person
The Ultimate Komodo Liveaboard diving trip adds two days to our Jurassic Komodo itinerary, letting you dive into the wonders of more islands throughout Komodo National Park
Our Komodo Liveaboard itineraries include not only diving into some of the best dive sights in Indonesia but also exploring the wonders of Komodo National Park. You’ll trek Padar Island with its 3 colored beaches, visit the famed Pink Beach, and a close-up view of the legendary Komodo Dragon.
Komodo National Park offers world-class diving with a richly diverse marine environment including manta rays, eagle rays, and sharks to colorful reef fish and much more. Divers have a chance to view some of the most captivating species in the ocean including reef sharks which are quite common in these waters.
Though big marine animals often are a highlight, Komodo National Park also offers a range of diving, including sandy muck diving and macro diving.
These are a sample of the diving areas we explore in Komodo. Please remember that our destinations are subject to weather conditions and the itinerary you select for your trip could change due to this.
The best way to get to Komodo is via Bali. A one-hour flight will take you to the cozy town of Labuan Bajo, where all our Komodo trips begin. The flight from Bali can be made in relative comfort with Garuda Indonesia or Batik Airlines. Cheaper alternatives are available with low-cost local airlines such as Lion Air or Air Asia (but beware, they often have delays!).
The best time to visit the islands is during the dry season, which runs from April to December. The weather is usually sunny and nice during this time, perfect for exploring the islands and soaking up sun on the boat's top deck.
The busiest time for divers is July to August. To avoid crowds and get more of a dive site to yourself, plan your trip in June or September. These months are great for a dive Liveaboard trip. In general, the rainy season for Indonesia is from October to March. Avoiding those months is a good rule of thumb if you are expecting the best diving conditions in Komodo.
The water of the Komodo Islands are known to have strong and challenging currents, this is thanks to the Indonesian throughflow which runs directly through the area.
Though these currents are challenging, they are safe if dived correctly. It is all about getting into the right place at the right time. Some dive sites are known for needing more current are where you want to hit them to get the best fish packed action. For example:
Trust us when we say that as long as you have the right experience, Komodo is going to be fun! The marine environment in the National Park is great for a drift dive, and the rich water will amaze you with its beautiful coral reefs. Just remember we need you to be an Open Water Diver with 40 logged dives, or an Advanced Open Water Diver with 20 logged dives so you can dive this area safely and everyone else on the boat can enjoy the trip too.
Besides the Liveaboard diving, Komodo has a lot to uncover. From enjoying the viewpoint of Padar Island to trekking with the famous Komodo Dragons, the area is never short of things to do. One of our favourites is watching the migration of 10’s of thousands of fruit bats from the top deck of the boat at sunset while enjoying a farewell party at the end of the trip.
WHERE YOU DIVE
Check Komodo Island’s surrounding dive sites, rich of marine biodiversity & marine life.
RESOURCES
This is primarily depending on which staff are onboard, however, generally speaking our Cruise Director and Dive Guides speak English and Indonesian. Please note that our services are primarily offered in English, and La Galigo cannot guarantee certain staff members may be onboard during your trip due to holidays / sickness etc.
La Galigo aims to depart from the embarkation port around 11:00 at the latest, so we try and get guests onboard by 10:00. We do understand that some guests flights may arrive on the day of departure, if this is the case, please arrange that your flight lands in Labuan Bajo (Komodo) or Sorong (Raja Ampat) no later than the 09:00.
With regard to private full boat charters, we are more than happy to be flexible with your desired embarkation time. Please ensure you make us aware in due course at the time of communication with our office based staff.
For the benefit of arranging your return flights, below are approximate times that the vessel arrives back in the port on the day of disembarkation;
Raja Ampat: 06:00
Komodo: 05:00
Please note, these times are not guaranteed by La Galigo based on factors including vessel and weather conditions.
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Depending on the day you arrive, we can schedule and organise a pickup and drop-off for you.
If you arrive on the day of departure, then we will collect you from the Airport and head directly to La Galigo, gratis. Please be advised that the latest time your flight can land for both Komodo and Raja Ampat is 09:00, this should ensure that you don’t miss the departure time.
If you arrive in the days before the departure date, on the morning of the day of your trip, one of our drivers and a senior member of the crew will come to collect you at your hotel at no charge extra charge. Please note, that if you arrive the day before the departure, we can assist in arranging transport to take you to your hotel at an extra charge, with Raja Ampat costing $15 and Komodo $10 per car of 4 passengers approximately.
When the trip is over we will liaise with you and our drivers to make sure that you are heading to your next destination on time, be it to the airport or back to your hotel. This service is also included in the listed price for your trip.
Be advised we have a 24-hour no-fly after diving policy onboard, so where possible, guests should book return tickets departing no earlier than 11:00 am onwards or risk missing a dive on the penultimate day.
Our collection time, if you are already staying in Raja Ampat or Komodo, is generally between 08:00 & 09:00. Our Cruise Director will notify you via WhatsApp, or through the hotel front desk, the day before with regards to what time you need to be ready in the hotel lobby.
If in the case that you miss your flight or it is rescheduled/delayed, then there is a chance that you might miss the departure time of La Galigo from the port. In this event we are generally unable to delay the departure past 11 a.m.. If this unlikely event does occur, we can assist you in renting a private speed boat to catch up to La Galigo. The cost of this is roughly between $100 – $500 depending on the distances required for travel.
If you have chartered La Galigo, and your entire group is delayed, then we can hold the departure time of La Galigo until your entire group arrives.
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Indonesia is very much dependent on tourism, and the government continues to invest heavily not just in safety, but in logistics, ensuring that trips go as smoothly as they possibly can.
Due to the vessel’s location on the equator, it would be sensible to bring a hat, some longer sleeved/legged clothes to protect your arms and legs from the sun, and a decent pair of sun glasses. At night however, the temperatures can drop somewhat, so we advise maybe a warm-ish jumper if you intend on spending much time on deck stargazing.
Onboard it is safest to go barefoot as our decking can often get wet, and the anti-slip treatments we use are significantly more effective against bare skin. It is also advisable to bring some sturdy footwear for the light / mild treks that we go on. A thin raincoat would also be advisable, or you can just live in your wetsuit 24/7!!!
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