Jakaré Itinerary

Komodo - 6N

Day 1: Labuan Bajo and Pulau Kaaba

Arrival in Labuan Bajo in the afternoon and transfer to Jakare. Welcome drinks and a safety briefing onboard before settling into cabins. If time permits, sail to Pulau Sebayur Kecil for a refresh dive, then continue to Pulau Kaaba/Rinca for bat watching at sunset. Evening at anchor near Pulau Kaaba, enjoying the sundeck and stargazing.

Day 2: Rinca, Komodo Dragons and Padar

Early morning sail to Pulau Kambing, followed by breakfast onboard. Visit Loh Buaya (Rinca Island) for a guided trek through the savannah to observe Komodo dragons, wild boars, and deer in their natural habitat. Jakare then sails toward Pulau Tengah, followed by Pulau Mawan, offering pristine marine environments for underwater exploration. In the late afternoon, the journey continues to Pulau Padar, where guests will anchor for the night. 

Day 3: Padar and Central-South Komodo

Early morning trek to Padar’s summit for a breathtaking sunrise over the Komodo archipelago. After breakfast, enjoy a refreshing swim before setting off for a series of spectacular dives. Jakare will then sail to Pantai Merah (Pink Beach), one of Komodo’s most iconic sites, where guests can relax on the unique pink sands, snorkel, or dive in the surrounding coral gardens. As the day ends, enjoy the sunset on the beach, followed by dinner onboard.

Day 4: Central Komodo

Early morning sail to Komodo Central, with breakfast served en route. Jakare will anchor near Pulau Siaba, where guests will take a dinghy to Karang Makassar, a renowned manta ray cleaning and feeding station. After a break onboard, Jakare continues to Batu Bolong, one of Komodo’s most iconic dive sites. The day’s diving concludes at Pulau Tatawa, known for its vibrant coral and marine biodiversity. In the afternoon, Jakare sails north toward Gili Lawa, where guests may spot wild boars or deer along the coastline. Overnight anchorage in a peaceful bay at Gili Lawa.

Day 5: Gili Lawa

The day begins with an exciting dive at Golden Passage, a current-filled channel between Gili Lawa and Komodo Island, rich in soft and hard corals, turtles, and hunting trevallies.
Jakare then sails north to Gili Lawa Laut, where guests will dive at Crystal Rock, a pinnacle known for clear waters, reef sharks, and giant trevallies. The third dive takes place at Castle Rock, one of Komodo’s most famous sites, offering schools of jacks, reef sharks, snappers, and vibrant coral life. In the late afternoon, Jakare sails south to a quiet bay on Gili Lawa’s east coast, where guests can relax onboard, explore the island, or paddle along the reef with a kayak/SUP.

Day 6: Gili Lawa

The day begins with an optional early morning trek in the savannah of Gili Lawa, offering panoramic views of the
surrounding islands. After breakfast onboard, guests prepare for a day of spectacular diving in Komodo’s northern
waters.

The first dive takes place at The Cauldron (Shotgun Passage), a thrilling site where strong currents create a unique
underwater topography, stunning coral gardens, and encounters with manta rays, eagle rays, and pelagic fish. This
is followed by a dive at Aquarium, an easy and scenic coral garden dive with the possibility of spotting manta rays
and passing pelagics.

The final dive of the day is at Golden Passage (Reverse Way), offering another drift dive through a vibrant coral-filled channel. 

Day 7: 

Check out after a light breakfast and transfer to a local hotel or airport in time for check-in and flight. 

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.