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
Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo
Pick up at 08.00AM
Open Water – 40 minimum logged dives
Advanced Open Water – 20 minimum logged dives
8 Days / 7 Nights
US $ 235
Approximately 23 dives in total
We will collect you from your hotel or Labuan Baja airport between 8:00 – 9:00 A.M. on the day of departure to welcome you onboard La Galigo. After a refreshing welcome drink, a quick breakfast, and a safety briefing of our vessel, we aim to anchor up around 10:00 am from Labuan Baja. After around two hours of sailing, we will arrive at our first destination, the islands of Sebayur Kecil and Sebayur Besar, where we will conduct two dives after lunch.
We have identified Sebayur as a fantastic, calm introduction for your first day in the park. These two great little islands are well sheltered from the infamous currents around Komada, allowing you a great opportunity to practice using your SMB, cameras, dive computers, or just to get back into the swing of things after a lengthy layoff from diving.
After a morning dive at stunning Tatawa Besar, we go in search of Manta rays at the world-class dive site Manta Point (known to the locals as Karang Makassar). After lunch, we will head to one of the highlights of Komodo diving the Golden Passage which is a drift dive that offers outstanding coral reef topography, as well as encounters with schools of Sweetlips and Snappers, White Tip Reef Sharks and the occasional passing Manta Ray.
Later that afternoon, we set sail for the northwest part of Komodo, for a light trek on the island of Gili Lawa Darat, to witness an amazing Komodo sunset, dipping behind the nearby active volcano of Sangeang. For the night dive, we will stay in the bay close to the trekking area, and dive at the site Stranger Things, for a chance to get your first glimpse of macro life in the national park
Day three is our personal favourite in terms of diving, and all three of the dives normally conducted on this day are what we would consider unforgettable.
The morning is spent on both Crystal Rock and Castle Rock, two submerged pinnacles that are home to an abundance of marine life. Teams of hunting Giant and Big-Eye Trevally patrol the blue waters of the reefs, chasing large schools of smaller fish. Eagle Rays glide effortlessly in the currents whilst the reef sharks hunt for their next meal.
The afternoon sees us visit the legendary dive site known as The Cauldron (a.k.a The Shotgun). Famous for its rip-roaring drift dive, it is akin to an underwater rollercoaster that needs to be experienced to be believed, and a ‘bucket listʼ dive site for divers from across the world. Hold on until the end of the dive fora big surprise The night dive will be spent diving on Komodo Bay, depending on mooring conditions.
We wake early in the morning to take in one of Komodoʼs world-class golden sunrises, followed by one of its best dive sites, Batu Bolong, which presents us a chance to see large pelagic species such as Giant Trevally and Barracuda, as well as sharks and Napoleon Maori Wrasse. During breakfast, La Galigo will anchor up and head south into the centre of the park, where we will endeavour to dive Tatawa Kecil with itʼs strong currents and curious rock formations and swim throughs, this dive site is a high action topographical wonder. Up next is Siaba Besar, a fantastic night dive for the macro photographer, where it is possible to encounter Flamboyant Cuttlefish, Ghost Pipefish, various types of Nudibranchs, as well as the elusive Wunderpus and Blue-Ringed Octopus!
Staying around the Southwest Komodo area, we will dive Police Corner if conditions are favourable, one of the less-known but utterly amazing sites in Komodo.
In the late morning we plan to visit the island of Mauan, where Mantas come to visit its cleaning station, although shallow there is strong currents here that bring the Mantas in to play.
The afternoon will see us travel to Pink Beach, a gorgeous, shallow coral garden with schools of sweetlips and other colourful reef fish.
We then sail on to Soro Lia Bay for our exciting night dive.
Undisputedly, Manta Alley is among the top draws of southern Komodo diving, where sizable aggregations of Manta Rays often come to feed and clean in the splendid reef among these peculiar-looking rocks. We will dive into this incredible site before heading to Padar Island, the location of the spectacular views you may associate with the national park after an online search for ‘Komodoʼ.
Padar is also home to some great south Komodo dive sites including Pillarsteen, which is the best wall dive in this region. Do note that it is difficult for us to confirm individual dive sites in advance due to changing ocean conditions in the south. However, the area is vast enough for us to be able to plan ahead and identify sites closer to the time (that are slightly more sheltered from any southerly conditions if they are unsteady during your trip).
In the afternoon we will make the trek up this unique-looking island for some stunning views over the park, followed by our night dive, which is regularly conducted at Padar Wreck, where we often encounter a population of Giant and other species of frogfish.
The final dive of your trip will be at Wainilu, a gorgeous, easy, shallow sandy slope with the chance to see macro critters such as Bobtailed Squid amongst the sand and fleshy marine vegetation. After the morningʼs diving and a hearty breakfast, we head on foot to Rinca Island, home to the legendary Komodo Dragons in the park. Later that afternoon La Galigo anchors up and sets sail east to Pulau Kalong, where at sunset an epic number of fruit bats leave this island in search of their sustenance on the mainland of Flores.
The night time sees our crew arrange a fancy BBQ banquet on the top deck as you take in your final Komodo sunset.
La Galigo will be anchored up in the morning around 2:00 A.M. in Labuan Bajo, in preparation for you to catch your flight, or check in to your hotel. Guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00 A.M., during which we have the chance to exchange trip images, and contacts so you can keep in touch with newfound dive buddies while we assist you with transportation to your desired location.
Located in Central Indonesia, Komodo National Park is easily accessible from major domestic and international gateways. Travelers can reach the region through convenient flight connections from Jakarta, Bali, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur before continuing onward to Labuan Bajo, the main gateway to Komodo National Park.
Starting in 2025, Labuan Bajo’s airport has expanded its international connectivity, making travel to Komodo more straightforward than ever. AirAsia operates non-stop flights between Kuala Lumpur and Labuan Bajo, while Jetstar offers direct flights from Singapore. These routes provide international travelers with additional options for reaching Komodo without transiting through larger Indonesian airports.
Key International & Domestic Gateways
For those traveling via Bali, frequent daily flights connect Denpasar and Labuan Bajo, providing flexibility for visitors who wish to spend time in Bali before joining their Komodo adventure. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur also offer convenient onward connections for travelers coming from across Asia and beyond.
Travelers will typically find the widest range of schedules and flight options with the following airlines:
With multiple daily departures from Indonesia’s major aviation hubs and growing international access, reaching Komodo National Park is now more convenient than ever for travelers from around the world.
This liveaboard adventure runs for 7 days and 6 nights aboard the vessel.
The route explores Central Raja Ampat, centering around the Dampier Strait region, including classic dive areas such as Cape Kri, Sardine Reef, Manta Ridge, Blue Magic, Pigeon Reef, Melissa’s Garden, Castle Rock, and Mioskon.
This itinerary includes around 17–18 dives over the course of the 6 nights, depending on sea conditions and schedule.
Typical highlights include Cape Kri (known for massive fish action), Sardine Reef, Blue Magic, Manta Ridge, Castle Rock, Pigeon Reef, and Mioskon Island — stars of the Central Raja Ampat region.
You will embark and disembark in Sorong harbour, with transfers included from Sorong airport or your local hotel.
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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.
Yes! night dives are part of the itinerary where conditions permit, adding a whole new dimension to the diving experience.
National park fees apply and vary by travel season — for example, around US $295–$330 per person depending on dates. Refer to the Marine Park fee section.
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We have a full range of diving and snorkelling equipment on board, and all our snorkelling equipment is free of charge as well as some of our diving equipment. A full set of diving equipment is $35 per person, per day.
Yes, the itinerary includes full-board meals, snacks, fresh drinking water, coffee and tea throughout the voyage.
Yes! experienced dive guides are onboard to lead dives, prioritize safety, and ensure divers get the most out of every site.
Yes! snorkeling is available at select locations during the itinerary, giving non-divers the chance to explore the reefs from the surface.
Yes, when you book directly with us, you receive complimentary scuba diving insurance coverage for the duration of your trip.
