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Emperor Raja Laut

Emperor Raja Laut Itinerary

Lombok, Sumbawa and Komodo (LOP - LBJ) 7N

8 days / 7 nights

About Emperor Raja Laut

  • Well-equipped dive deck, two tenders and free nitrox to provide hassle-free diving
  • Luxury, comfort and modern facilities combined with traditional charm
  • Land excursions, kayaking and thrilling water sports on offer
  • Dive Indonesia’s best destinations including Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda, Flores and Alor

Onboard the world-class Emperor Raja Laut liveaboard you’ll experience sheer walls, deep waters, underwater volcanoes and teeming coral reefs in search of large pelagics, sharks, mantas and more. Back onboard, you’ll relax in gorgeous indoor spaces and breezy outdoor decks after an incredible day of diving and land excursions. And, with a huge dive deck, two tenders and free nitrox on offer, Emperor Raja Laut is the perfect choice for exploring Raja Ampat and Komodo with total ease and comfort.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives Up to 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way trip from Lombok to the healthy reefs of Komodo
  • Meet the mantas of Komodo National Park
  • Ranger-guided hike to find Komodo dragons on Komodo Island
  • Sunrise snorkel with whale sharks in Saleh Bay
  • Dive the active volcanic island of Sangeang
  • Gili Banta’s reefs and walls offer pelagics, turtles, and schooling fish
Day 1:
Boarding takes place in mid-morning, when you will receive a welcome, safety briefing, room allocation, and then lunch. 

Days 2-7:
Cruising between the Komodo National Park and the Gili Islands, taking in Northern Sumbawa’s beautiful scenery, especially the engulfing image of the famous Mount Tambora in the distance, reminds us why the Indonesian Archipelago is truly the ‘Ring of Fire.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of the Komodo National Park is renowned for Komodo dragons, excellent reefs, and a huge variety of marine life that can be witnessed while diving. On this itinerary, we will visit the north and south regions of Komodo. In the north, we have beautiful reefs around Gili Lawa Laut and Tatawa Besar. The central section provides reefs, small islands, and submerged pinnacles teeming with life fed by currents running north and south between the islands of Komodo and Rinca.

While the diving continues to be of the highest standards, so do the experiences above the water. With the chance to see the famous Komodo dragon in its natural habitat, sunset at Batu Moncho (one of the most beautiful bays in Komodo), visit the amazing Pink Beach, and you have a paradise both above and below the water.

Dives on the active volcano of Sangeang and at High Voltage are backed up the following day by visiting three of Komodo’s most famous sites—Crystal Rock, GLD Passage, and Shotgun—where you will have some of the most exhilarating dives of your life. Satonda is next, where there is not only great diving but, as the evening descends, you can witness the mesmerizing bat migration. Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity with a sunrise snorkel with whale sharks, the gentle giants of the sea.

The last dives of the trip take place on the day before disembarkation. 

Day 8:
After breakfast, guests will disembark in the Labuan Bajo.

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

Lombok

Lombok International Airport: LOP

Return

12:00pm

Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/emperor-raja-laut/itn-2308150336121-lombok-sumbawa-and-komodo-lop-lbj-7n