Komodo National Park: A Diver's Paradise

Embark on an 7-night/8-day, exhilarating diving adventure in the world-renowned Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This iconic destination is a haven for experienced divers seeking thrilling encounters with diverse marine life.

Explore legendary dive sites like Manta Point, Crystal Rock, and Castle Rock, where you'll witness breathtaking underwater landscapes and encounter majestic manta rays, sharks, and vibrant coral reefs. The strong currents and pristine waters attract a myriad of pelagic species, making each dive an unforgettable experience.

This trip is ideal for adventurous divers eager to push their limits and discover the wonders of the underwater world.

This itinerary covers two completely different worlds of the Classic Komodo National Park and then West Komodo/East Sumbawa.

The classic Komodo National Park has become very popular amongst divers and travelers alike and gained traction in the last 5-7 years. All of that for a very good reason, as the National Park has so much to offer to divers and non-divers alike.

Underwater you find pretty much everything from pristine coral gardens, large pelagic, sharks, manta rays, schools of barracuda, turtles, black tip, white tip & grey sharks, to frogfish, nudibranchs, and pigmy seahorses.

Above water, you can enjoy the pink beach (yes the sand is pink!), trekking to some amazing viewpoints, and of course, visit the Komodo dragons in their habitat.

The Classic Komodo National Park is definitely worth a visit - however be aware that there are many boats, divers, and tourists around.

So whilst in the area you want to explore the most amazing sites, we pride ourselves on exploring off-the-beaten tracks and taking you to locations where pretty much pure privacy is guaranteed.

Please note that what we have listed is a sample itinerary. Each cruise will be adapted as necessary based on weather, wind, and sea conditions as well as tailored to guests' preferences.

* Sound system

* Onboard Wifi

* In Cabin entertainment

* Laundry service

* Massage Service

* SUP, Kayak, Wakeboard

* Dive equipment

* 2 Tender boats

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip
• It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting
• Your proof of certification and logbook may be checked during check-in at the dive center to clarify your level and experience: it is your responsibility to ensure you bring these with you and your diving could be at risk if you do not bring these
• Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive and meet the medical standards outlined by PADI
• Dive times can change due to local weather conditions and it is your responsibility to check in with your dive center after you arrive to confirm the timing of your dives: late check-in could lead to missed dives.
• We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance with liveaboard coverage. Trip deposits and payments are non-refundable unless the whole trip is canceled by YAY Scuba. 
• Dive insurance is mandatory - Get yours from Dive Assure
• It is recommended that you arrive at the hotel the day before the vessel departure. 
• Please note that your payment is committed to the trip and is non-refundable. We recommend travel insurance should your plans change. 

Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon YAY Scuba reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a $250 cancellation fee and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip. 

Dive accident insurance is mandatory for all divers participating in this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Please contact us if you require additional information. 

 Pick up at your hotel or the airport in Labuan Bajo. Settling in onboard with

a welcome drink and a brief introduction to the boat and safety on board.

About 1.5 hour's cruise to Sabolan where we'll do our first check dive (Sabolon

Besar or Sabolon Kecil). The calm sandy bottom area of this site has some

really good macro life and little critters hidden away.

Depending on your arrival time we will do 1-2 dives on your first day, giving

you plenty of time to arrive and familiarize yourself with the vessel and

settle in.

This area is famous for its speeding currents so buckle up for a once-in-a-lifetime incredible drift dive. The current attracts large pelagics, so white tip and grey reef sharks, tuna, jacks, and trevallies patrol in the front waiting for their next meal. On early mornings dolphins might be passing by the reef and also mantas and other rays are a common sighting.

For less experienced divers there are plenty of dive sites in the area with mild to no current. Your Cruise Director will check your experience and personal preferences with you on check-in as well as daily.

We'll plan to do 3 dives that day before the boat sails to West Komodo over

night.

 For this part of the itinerary you can expect almost pure privacy as most likely

we will be the only boat and the only dive group around.

SANEANG VULCANO

At Saneang volcano we dive in black sand “Lembeh style. Expect stunning macro and volcanic underwater activities (bubble reef) and high-contrast coral gardens. This is THE place for UW photography! In the area, we'll also be visiting a traditional boat-building village and we'll be doing some trekking as this region offers some wild, rare birds and prey watching.

GILI BANTA

In Gili Banta where we find multiple dive sites with manta rays and sharks. The most colorful coral reefs are in the region.

Expect private and endless white sand beaches where we'll prepare a

beach BBQ for you and you'll have some leisure time. This region is ideal for a private beach setup on an endless, castaway, white sand beach. You can chill on the beach, take the kayak or SUP to explore small hidden bays, or snorkel in the crystal blue waters just off the beach.

We'll do a hike to a breathtaking sunset viewpoint.

SAPE CHANNEL

Sape Channel is high-energy diving with big fish encounters. At most dive

sites located between Sumbawa and Komodo currents will be present and

shape the dives and routes.

We'll see sharks, tunas, GTs, and more. In the past, we saw even blue whales

migrating here. And there's a bonus: A secret “Canyon/cave” dive

site!

PULAU KELAPA

Pulau Kelapa translated means Coconut Island.

In this area, you can expect postcard diving throughout! Crystal clear water, a stunning reef topography, overhangs, walls, and ledges. “Seagull Rock” is

one of the best dive sites in Indonesia!

The area also hosts the location of beautiful sunrise hikes and offers great

viewpoints for photography sessions.

WEST KOMODO COASTLINE

What to expect here? One word: Wild! Very Wild! … you'll find rugged and worn-out landscapes above and below the water. It's the Galapagos of Asia.

Here we will show you the most epic wall dives and pinnacles, paired with

the opportunity to encounter wild Komodo dragons roaming the beaches.

The exact location will be kept secret.

The region of South Komodo is also called “The End of the World”, as the next stop heading further south would be Australia. South Komodo Island is magical as you never know what you'll get. Every big marine animal/fish migrating from Australia into Northern Asia will at some point pass this channel. Usually, the colder waters are home to Mantas, Mola Molas, and other large and odd ocean inhabitants.

 After a farewell breakfast and debriefing customers leave the boat with memories that will last a lifetime! Drop off at the airport or your hotel in Labuan Bajo.