5D/4N – Komodo Highlights
About This Trip
🌟 The Complete Komodo Expedition: 5 Days / 4 Nights
This 5-day / 4-night liveaboard is the definitive way to experience Komodo National Park. Combining the best of the Central, North, and South regions, this voyage offers up to 14 dives—a perfect balance of exhilarating drift action, rare macro encounters, and iconic land adventures. Designed for advanced divers seeking maximum variety, you will explore everything from world-famous sites to hidden gems, all aboard the boutique vessel, Shenron.
📍 Your Ultimate Seasonal Route:
☀️ April–October: Central ➔ Padar ➔ North Komodo (Currents & Big Fish)
🌧️ November–March: Central ➔ South Komodo / Nusa Kode (Macro & Soft Corals) ➔ Central/North
✨ Expedition Highlights:
- ⛵ Boutique Cruising: 5 Days / 4 Nights aboard the Shenron Liveaboard. Enjoy a truly personal experience with a maximum of 8 divers.
- 🤿 Up to 14 Dives: Explore Komodo's unparalleled diversity, from pelagic action to macro wonders.
- 🐠 The Best of Komodo: Dive the legendary Cannibal Rock, Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, Manta Alley, and many more top-rated sites.
- 🐲 Land & Views: Meet the legendary Komodo Dragons and hike to the stunning viewpoint of Padar Island (seasonal).
- 🌙 Comfort & Calm: Overnight anchorages in spectacular, serene bays. Relax in comfortable AC cabins and savor chef-prepared meals.
- 🧭 Flexibility Assured: Our adaptive routing guarantees we chase the best conditions for both safety and maximum enjoyment throughout the year.
From challenging drift dives to serene night dives and breathtaking sunrise treks, this cruise delivers Komodo at its finest.
Trip Highlights
14 dives total
Komodo Dragon Trek
Batu Bolong
1 dives
Manta Point
1 dives
Padar Island Hike
Trip Logistics
Daily Itinerary
14 dives
🛬 Arrival in Labuan Bajo & transfer to Shenron Liveaboard
🍹 Welcome drink & safety briefing
🤿 Dive 1: Check dive at Sebayur Kecil
🤿 Dive 2: Check dive at Manta Point
🌙 Overnight in a calm bay under the stars
Depending on the season and prevailing conditions, we will explore either the iconic views of Padar or the macro treasures of the deep South.
🗓️ Option 1: Padar Island (April – October)
✅ Three Sisters: Diving on a trio of submerged pinnacles covered in stunning soft corals.
⛰️ Panoramic Hike: Ascend Padar Island for the legendary viewpoint overlooking the three colorful bays (A must-do land activity). ✅ Hidden Gems: 2 exploration (Pillarsteen) dives at secret, pristine sites located around Padar.
🗓️ Option 2: South Komodo / Nusa Kode (November – March)
✅ Cannibal Rock: A famous site teeming with macro life and exceptional, colorful corals.
✅ Yellow Wall: A vibrant drift dive along a vertical wall saturated with bright colors.
✅ Manta Alley: Our favorite Southern playground for close encounters with majestic Manta Rays.
- Panoramic Hike
- South Komodo
🌊 South Komodo Secrets & Dragon Encounters
🤿 Deep South Dives (1 & 2): Explore secret dive sites in the remote South Komodo area, known for its unique topography and abundance of soft corals.
🦎 Komodo Dragon Trek: Come face-to-face with the legendary Komodo Dragons during an exciting trek on Komodo Island.
🌄 Evening Bliss: Enjoy breathtaking sunset views from the deck, accompanied by the gentle tropical breeze.
- Komodo Dragon Trek
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🐠 Central Komodo Masterpieces
🤿 Dive 1: Pink Beach: Enjoy a gentle dive among beautiful soft corals, perfect for spotting vibrant macro life.
🤿 Dive 2: Manta Point: An unforgettable opportunity to glide alongside majestic and graceful Manta Rays.
🤿 Dive 3: Batu Bolong: Experience Komodo’s most famous reef masterpiece, known for its massive schools of fish and incredible density of life.
🌙 Overnight Anchorage: Anchor in a calm bay either near the Pink Beach area or in the Northern part of Komodo.
- Pink Beach
🚤 Final Splashes & Farewell
🤿 Optional Last Dive: Kickstart the morning with a final dive at either Mawan or Pengah (Central), or one of the famous North dive sites, depending on the timing and conditions.
🍽️ Brunch Onboard: Enjoy a final delicious Breakfast & Lunch prepared fresh by our chef.
✈️ Return Journey: A scenic cruise back to Labuan Bajo port, followed by check-out and seamless transfer to the airport or your hotel.
Select Your Cabin
Lower Cabin 1
🛌 Cozy Comfort: Lower Deck Cabins (2 Available)
Experience cozy comfort in Shenron’s Lower Deck Cabins. We have two of these inviting cabins available, each offering a 12 m² layout and a private ensuite bathroom, perfect for guests seeking both privacy and convenience. Enjoy modern amenities including air conditioning, international power plugs, and ultra-comfortable, hotel-quality beds. These cabins provide everything you need for a restful stay while you explore Indonesia’s stunning underwater world.
Upper Cabin 2
Lower Cabin 2
🛌 Cozy Comfort: Lower Deck Cabins (2 Available)
Experience cozy comfort in Shenron’s Lower Deck Cabins. We have two of these inviting cabins available, each offering a 12 m² layout and a private ensuite bathroom, perfect for guests seeking both privacy and convenience.
Enjoy modern amenities including air conditioning, international power plugs, and ultra-comfortable, hotel-quality beds. These cabins provide everything you need for a restful stay while you explore Indonesia’s stunning underwater world.
The Vessel: Shenron
Diving Requirements
Advanced Open Water
30 dives
Recommended Experience
- 🎓 Advanced Certification
- 🌊 Drift Diving Experience
Additional Notes
Nitrox Recommended
What's Included
- Accommodation in Selected Cabin
- Full Board Meals & Snacks
- Tea, Coffee & Water
- Experienced & Certified PADI Dive Guides
- Tanks & Weights ( Air or Nitrox if certified)
- Towels & Bed Linen
- Ecofriendly Sunscreen, Shampoo & Soap
Not Included
- International & Domestic Flights
- Travel & Dive Insurance
- Alcoholic Beverages & Soda
- Dive Equipment Rental
- Crew gratuities
- Any addons
Park Fees & Taxes
These mandatory fees are not included in the trip price and will be added at checkout:
Official entrance fee for Komodo National Park (charged per day per person)
Enhance Your Trip
PADI Advanced Open Water
Expand your diving skills with 5 adventure dives including deep and navigation. Take your diving to the next level!
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox
Learn to dive with enriched air nitrox for longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals.
PADI Adventure Deep Diver
Discover the fascination of deep diving and learn proper techniques for diving to 30 meters.
PADI Adventure Night Diver
Discover the fascination of night diving and learn proper techniques for night diving
Full Equipment Set
Complete diving equipment package: BCD, regulator, wetsuit 3mm or 5mm, fins, mask, snorkel, dive computer, and torch.
15 L tanks
BCD Only
Buoyancy Control Device rental
Regulator
Regulator rental
Wetsuit 5mm
5mm full wetsuit for cooler water diving
Private Dive Guide
Dedicated dive guide exclusively for your group
Dive Computer
Advanced dive computer with Nitrox capability
Regulator set
Regulator set
Underwater Torch
High-powered LED dive torch for night diving and exploring caves
Dive with Confidence
Safety First
O2 kit, First Aid, SAT phone on board
Small Groups
Max 8 divers, 1:4 guide ratio
Certified Center
Professional dive operation
Park fees & taxes paid separately
Free cancellation up to 90 days before departure
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