Damai I Itinerary
Alor to Komodo (KOE - LBJ) 11N12 days / 11 nights
About Damai I
- Indonesia's most diverse selection of liveaboard diving itineraries
- Explore some of Indonesia's remote regions like Cenderawasih and Triton Bay
- Make the most of unlimited diving, superb camera facilities, and small groups
- Little luxuries like master cabins, gourmet cuisine, and spa services
Dive Damai’s original vessel, the Damai I liveaboard is a luxurious traditional phinisi custom-built for scuba diving. This liveaboard offers a staggering variety of itineraries visiting classic destinations including Komodo and Raja Ampat, as well as remote and seldom visited areas like Cenderawasih Bay and Triton Bay. Dedicated divers will love this boat's fantastic facilities and outstanding service underwater, including unlimited dives and small guide-to-guest ratios.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 36
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way trip mixing the biodiversity of Alor with Komodo National Park
- Discover exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
- Enjoy excellent visibility afforded to Pantar Strait by consistent currents
- Dive at the foot of an active volcano in Komba
- Meet the mantas of Komodo National Park
- Trek in search of the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon
- Marvel at Padar’s macro critters and explore the pelagic walls of Bacan
- Experience the well-known macro-haven, Cannibal Rock
Day 1: Arrive into Kupang
Guests will arrive in Kupang and have time to get comfortable on the boat. There is a large crossing towards the Alor region, and we will depart once we have settled on the boat.
No. of Dives: 0
Day 2: Pantar Straits (East)
Beautiful rocky formation, and abundant life around the patches between the walls. We do see timid mola molas on the surface and schooling dolphins hang in the near open waters.
On the south-east of Pantar, Beangabang Bay has one of the top night dives in the country: the chance to hunt for octopus, ghost pipefish, unusual shrimp, bobbit worms, colourful nudibranchs and lots of juvenile fish.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 3: Rusa
This is a collection of 3 small islands in the middle of the cold water currents that flow between the islands of Kawula and Pantar. Spectacular rock formation, totally covered with corals, hard and soft, crinoids, anemones. Almost impossible to find any space. In the shallow clouds of red anthias, deeper large snappers, sweetlips, giant groupers, passing sharks. As pure as it gets.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 4: Tanjung Bacatan & Komba
In the north of Kawula island, Tanjung Bacatan is a classic. Deep slopes that gently give way to a wall, passing tunas, wahoo and other pelagic are expected to be spotted. After two dives we will sail towards the volcano of Komba, active until very recently and always a beautiful sight. We will look for whales on our way.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 5: Batu Boga
A big surprise for this last day of diving. Great corals, great sea fans, lots of schooling grunts and snappers, turtles, and quite a few blacktips. Without a doubt, a world class diving site. Long crossing to Komodo
No. of Dives: 2
Day 6: Sebolan Kecil & North Komodo
After a long crossing along the north shore of the island of Flores, we will arrive at the boundaries of the Komodo national park: Easy nice slopes, healthy corals and the possibility of encountering eagle rays that tend to hover close to the reef. After two dives, it is time to get ready for the national park and we will move towards the Northern area of Komodo for some adrenaline dives along Lawa Laut and "The Passage".
No. of Dives: 4
Day 7: Gili Lawa Laut
For some of the best schooling fish action in Komodo we will head to the north of the park and dive on two seamounts called Crystal Rock and Castle Rock. Keep your eyes open for cruising sharks amongst the clouds of schooling fish.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 8: Central Komodo & Wainilu
Into the middle of the channel to dive the Signature site of Batu Bolong; the 'Rock with the Hole'. This is a beautiful reef dive with plenty of fish, turtles and passing pelagics. For a macro dive head to the small island of Wainilu on the north coast of Rinca. Diving along the sand slope in front of the beach should prove an excellent opportunity for critter hunting and some unusual nudibranchs.
This is the gateway to enjoy an afternoon walk in the park to view the prehistoric Komodo dragon. You may also see monkeys, water buffalo and wild boar or just enjoy the panoramic views over the park.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 9: Langkoi & Padar
On the southern tip of the island of Komodo the Signature site of Manta Alley has some of the best schooling fish in the south. Although the water may be chilly the potential for manta action is closely followed by sharks, Napoleon wrasse, humphead parrotfish, sweetlips and turtles.
The island of Padar has the dive site of Pillarsteen with its dramatic seascapes of caves and swim throughs along the vertical wall. The pinnacles at the 3 Sisters rise beautifully from the white sand bottom and are covered in colourful reef fish and the elusive frogfish.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 10: Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay has a variety of signature sites. The world famous pinnacle of Cannibal Rock has excellent schooling fish action but certainly plenty of macro to discover. Torpedo Alley’s black sand slopes have some interesting macro opportunities, especially for the night dive, and Yellow Wall is a vertical wall covered in yellow soft corals and yellow crinoids.
Even the anchorage is exciting with Komodo dragons prowling up and down the beach, wild boars feeding from the shoreline, flying brahminy kites and white bellied sea eagles, deer swimming in the sea, and monkeys climbing the trees.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 11: Tatawa and Central Komodo
In the current rich channel there is a string of small islands including Tetawa Besar. This is an area of beautiful reef with plenty of action including passing mantas and schooling fish. Karang Makassar is an excellent drift dive with manta cleaning action, turtles and sharks.
No. of Dives: 2
Day 12: Departure
Guests will be escorted to the airport in Labuan Bajo and assisted with check-in procedures, no doubt full of talk about the wonders of the most popular dive destination in the world.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Transfer details
Departure
11:00am
Kupang
Eltari International Airport: KOE
Return
10:00am
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
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17
Dec
2026
Alor to Komodo (KOE - LBJ) 11N
12 days / 11 nights
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36 dives
from $7,040 /guest
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Alor to Komodo (KOE - LBJ) 11N
12D / 11N
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36 dives
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