7 Nights - Komodo National Park Cruise

6 Night - Komodo Cruise

Departs: Labuan Bajo - Afternoon

Arrives: Labuan Bajo- Morning

From USD $ 14,160 per day

Daily rate reduces in June - July & September - October: $13,330 per Day

Exclusive, private cruise based on full occupancy.

Day 1 - Embarkation

• Our staff meet you at the airport at Labuan Bajo with oshibori and refreshing mineral water and then accompany you to the harbor to board your vessel. The Cruise Director welcomes everyone aboard while the chef prepares a delicious meal to be served on deck. After lunch, we set sail towards Sabayor Kecil where you will spend the afternoon relaxing on pristine white sand beaches, cooling off in the vivid turquoise ocean or exploring coral reefs which teem with marine life. 

  
  

  After an hour’s cruise to the northeastern tip of Komodo Island, the first day comes to a perfect close with a relaxing massage followed by cocktails on the roof top while the sun slowly fades away.

Day 2 - Gili Lawa Darat, Batu Monco

• Wake up and enjoy an early morning yoga session on the top deck followed by a leisurely breakfast. Today we visit Gili Lawa Darat & Gili Lawa Laut where you can embark on a spectacular snorkeling adventure among pristine coral gardens or take one of our kayaks to explore the deserted white sandy beaches.

  
  

  Some of the best dive sites in Komodo National Park including Castle and Crystal Rock, Shotgun, The Passage and Lighthouse are in this area. This area offers some spectacular dives for all levels of certification with a good chance of observing manta rays even while snorkeling.

  
  

  Shortly before sunset, we head ashore to Gili Lawa Darat for a short but unmissable sunset trek to one of the many Instagram hot-spots you will encounter. On return to the main vessel, we dine and sail to Batu Monco on the northernmost tip of Komodo Island.

Day 3 - Batu Monco, Sangeang Volcano

• Wake to find yourself in a secluded bay surrounded by sheer cliffs and pristine reefs. Enjoy breakfast while keeping a lookout for wild boar foraging on the beach and sea eagles hunting for fresh fishes. This calm bay is perfect for stand-up paddle-boarding and its shallow reefs are the ideal environment for the curious amongst you to try your very first scuba dives.

  
  

  The outer reef known locally as The Big Nose offers a nice drift dive with pristine corals and a good chance of dolphins and white tip reef sharks. The snorkeling in the bay is excellent and mantas are often spotted feeding in the shallows.

  
  

  After a casual lunch, why not enjoy a relaxing massage or an exhilarating water ski session. Shortly before dusk, we will lift anchor and sail to the sunset with our next destination in sight, the active volcano known as Sangeang Api. 

Day 4 - Sangeang Volcano

• This active volcano holds many secrets, from its underwater thermal vents, an astonishing variety of macro marine life with black sand to make those underwater photos pop, lush coral gardens and even a traditional Phinisi boat building village and if you are very lucky, you can witness a venting from the crater on high.

  
  

  After a restful night's sleep moored outside Bontoh Village, you may choose to lie in or wake up to fresh local coffee and admire the majestic view of Sangeang Api. We sail at a leisurely pace to the north of the island during breakfast. Here you can choose to snorkel or dive around the shallow underwater thermal vents of the aptly named Bubble Reef. Home to many weird and wonderful small creatures that thrive in these waters. After another unique dive at Deep Purple, we have lunch while making our way back to Bontoh.

  
  

  In the afternoon, we can visit the tiny village that builds traditional Indonesian Phinisi sail boats. They have no running water, no electricity and live an extremely happy life unaffected by the modern pressures we know so well. The people are welcoming and get very excited when foreigners come to visit their village. Before sunset, we set sail back towards Komodo National Park, a perfect opportunity to enjoy a signature cocktail or two while watching the latest blockbuster on our outdoor cinema deck.

Day 5 - Central Komodo & Padar Island

• Today is all about current as we head into the middle of the park. First stop is Takat Makassar, this is a world-famous reef that attracts large aggregations of manta rays if conditions are right. It is perfect for effortless snorkeling as the current nudges you along the reef. Divers can be sure of an exhilarating dive with white tip & black tip sharks, marble rays and green turtles. In-between dives, we can visit another iconic Instagram scene, surrounded by clear turquoise water, the sandbar in the middle of this reef is a must-see before another dive or snorkel at Mawan that also has a pristine sandy beach.

  
  

  If the current is not your thing, you can book an exquisite massage on deck with one of our professional spa therapists.

  
  

  After lunch, we cruise south to Padar Island, here we can take another dive in the rich but cooler waters where the nutrient-rich Indian Ocean meets the Pacific and brings with it an abundance of plankton that in turn attracts very interesting marine life. One highlight is of course the legendary trek to watch the sunset from the top of the island.

  
  

  On your return, why not enjoy a cocktail on the soft sandy beach before dinner. We stay in the protected bay overnight and enjoy some stargazing from the rooftop cinema deck.

Day 6 - Komodo Island & Pink Beach

• Cameras at ready! It is the best to view the Komodo dragons in the morning before the heat of the day takes over. After breakfast, our crew will take you on land to meet the rangers who will ensure your safe traverse through the bush in search of these fascinating reptiles that time forgot. You can also expect to see monkeys, water buffalo and some unique flora and fauna. Once we return to the vessel and get refreshed, it's time for another of our chefs' delightful lunches.

  
  

  We now visit the world-famous Pink Beach, the sad is powdery soft and has a pink hue caused by a kind of microscopic animal called Foraminifera, which produces red or pink light on the coral reef. Over time, this is breaking down by wave action and the red color remains in the sand. This area also has some great snorkeling and diving and is generally sheltered and ideal for kayaks & paddle-boarding. Late afternoon, we head east to Wainilu Island, where the crew will set up for our spectacular dinner on the beach.

  
  

  For those that wish to night dive, this is one of the best locations in Komodo National Park with plenty of critters and the possibility of Frogfish, Seahorses and sometimes the elusive Rhinopias.

Day 7 - Rinca Island & Kalong

• Komodo dragons are only present on five Indonesian islands, and in no other country in the world. Four of these islands make up what is known as Komodo National Park, and the fifth island is that of Flores. So we take another opportunity to visit another island home to these ancient reptiles. For the more adventurous, we set off to Loh Buaya on Rinca Island early in the morning to avoid the high temperatures, or if you prefer, take a well-deserved lie in or visit the white sandy beach nearby on Wainilu Island. After a heavy breakfast, we prepare for our final dive at Batu Tengah, from the surface, this featureless rock looks quite unassuming, however once submerged, you will find excellent coral cover and a large reef that is often visited by turtles, bump head parrot fish and the enigmatic eagle ray.

  
  

  While the dive guides and crew wash your dive equipment, we can pay a visit to Papagarang Besar, one of the few inhabited islands in the National Park. The village consists of about 1,200 friendly locals who are mostly fishermen and very environmentally aware. There is also a mangrove center on the island where they teach the younger generation the importance of maintaining the local mangrove habitat.

  By early evening, we moor up at Kalong Island for a spectacle you will find hard to believe. At dusk, as the sun is setting, thousands of fruit bats vacate their daytime roosts in the mangrove forests and fly in search for food towards Rinca and Flores islands. A true National Geographic experience and one which you will never forget.

Day 7 - Disembarkation

• Komodo dragons are only present on five Indonesian islands, and in no other country in the world.

Inclusions

• Crew, including cruise director, chef, dive guide and masseuse

• Meals & snacks

• Water, soft drinks, juices, tea & coffee

• One massage per guest per trip

• Diving (for certified divers) and diving equipment

• Use of water sports equipment

• All excursions

• Harbour and national park fees

• Local airport transfers

• Fuel

Exclusions

• Alcohol

• Diving certification courses

• Personal travel & diving insurance (mandatory)

• Crew gratuity at your discretion