Jakaré Itinerary
Sumbawa and Komodo (SWQ - LBJ)8 days / 7 nights
About Jakaré
- Incredible itineraries exploring some of Indonesia's best diving regions
- Excellent facilities for divers with areas dedicated to cameras and electronics, nitrox, and expert guides
- 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio and unsurpassed personalised customer service
- Bespoke interiors that feel more like a floating boutique hotel than a boat
Custom designed for unique Indonesian liveaboard expeditions, the Jakaré liveaboard perfectly combines luxury and adventure, with unsurpassed customer service. Unlike any boat you've ever seen, this modern sailing ship features inspired interior design, and charming details to help you enjoy each day on the water. Treat yourself to oversized and perfectly appointed cabins, spacious and relaxing common areas, fine dining, and optional extras like yoga and massage. Or, focus on the underwater world with up to four dives a day in some of Indonesia's most legendary destinations, plus nitrox, modern camera facilities, and eagle-eyed spotters.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- One-way itinerary between East Sumbawa and Komodo
- Search for wonderpus octopus at Moyo Island
- Experience the whale sharks at Teluk Saleh
- Dive the ancient volcanic island of Satonda
- Dive sites including Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and Golden Passage
- Hike Gili Lawa Darat
- Big fish dives at Tatawa Kecil or the infamous “Current City” Batu Bolong
- Meet Komodo’s iconic mantas at current-swept cleaning stations
Sail to Pulau Moyo and explore the nearby reefs, ideal for a check dive or easy snorkeling session. Overnight stay there.
Enjoy Pulau Moyo's extraordinary land and sea features during the day. Overnight sail to Saleh Bay.
Explore the wonders of Saleh Bay and encounter whale sharks that inhabit this secluded bay of Sumbawa. In the afternoon, stop at the island of Satonda for some land activities and kayak/SUP on the lake. Overnight sail to Sangeang.
Day 4: East Sumbawa
Arrive in the morning on the island, walk on the black sand beaches, and dive at the mythical Bubble Reef. In the mid-afternoon, sail south to the island of Pulau Kelapa. Overnight sail to Pulau Kelapa.
Sail from Pulau Kelapa to Pantai Merah, and then after beach activities, sail further north to the house reef of Kalimaya. Overnight stay there.
Komodo Central – enjoy Komodo Central and its mythical dive sites like Batu Bolong and Karang Makassar (Manta Rays) with diving, snorkeling, and other activities. Overnight stay at Komodo Central.
Visit the Dragons at Komodo Island early in the morning, dive/snorkel and do activities at Komodo Central, and sail to Pulau Kalong. Observe the thousands of flying foxes taking off from the mangrove island in search of food. A true nature spectacle.
Arrive in Labuan Bajo early in the morning to prepare for flight departure in the morning or afternoon.
Transfer details
Departure
10:00am
Sumbawa
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport: SWQ
Return
11:00am
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
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