Lady Denok Itinerary

Komodo to Alor

Day 1: 2 dives

Our crew will greet you at Labuan Bajo airport or at your hotel to take you to the harbor. After receiving a warm welcome aboard The Lady Denok, we’ll set sail for our first destination, Pulau Kelor, to do a check-dive, and after that, trekking in Rinca Island to meet the Komodo Dragon. A night dive will be on Wainilu Island. 

Day 2: 4 dives

Diving conditions in Batu Bolong, Manta Point, Cauldron, and Gili Lawa Darat are generally excellent, offering vibrant marine life and stunning coral reefs. Batu Bolong features strong currents and is ideal for experienced divers, with a rich biodiversity including turtles and reef sharks. Manta Point is renowned for manta ray sightings and also has variable currents. Cauldron offers dramatic underwater landscapes with strong currents as well, attracting experienced divers eager to see marine life like reef sharks. Gili Lawa Darat is known for its clear waters and moderate currents, making it suitable for divers of various skill levels. 

Day 3: 3 dives

Diving at Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and Tatawa Besar is celebrated for its rich marine life and stunning underwater scenery. Castle Rock, with strong currents, is best for experienced divers and attracts pelagic species like barracudas and manta rays. Crystal Rock features beautiful coral formations and diverse marine life, suitable for divers with some experience, while Tatawa Besar offers gentle currents and vibrant ecosystems, making it ideal for all skill levels. 

Day 4: 3 dives

Diving in Pulau Pengah, Tatawa Kecil, and Pulau Siaba Besar/Kecil. Pengah is a dynamic dive site that caters best to confident divers due to its variability and slightly unpredictable conditions. The lush hard and soft coral gardens, schools of fish, and captivating macrolife create an exhilarating atmosphere for those seeking adventure. In contrast, Tatawa Kecil presents strong currents that can be challenging for divers but rewards them with its stunning scenery, including fascinating rock formations, caves, swim-throughs, boulders, drop-offs, and expansive areas filled with colorful coral gardens teeming with fish. Meanwhile, Pulau Siaba is renowned for its vibrant reefs and the opportunity to encounter larger pelagic species such as manta rays and occasional whale sharks. Together, these dive sites offer unforgettable experiences for divers looking to explore the breathtaking underwater world of the region. 

Day 5: 3 dives

On our way to Maumere, we will dive at Pulau Rutong, known for its clear waters and rich corals, which are great for both beginner and experienced divers. We will dive twice at Pulau Palue, where the clear waters, colorful ecosystems, and variety of marine life make it perfect for divers of all levels. 

Day 6: 3 dives

Maumere. Diving in South Pasir Panjang, North Pasir Panjang, and Pulau Babi offers diverse underwater experiences in beautiful marine environments. South Pasir Panjang boasts vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life, allowing divers to explore colorful gardens and encounter various fish species, including tropical and larger pelagics, in clear waters that provide excellent visibility. North Pasir Panjang features stunning coral formations and diverse ecosystems, where divers may see schools of fish, reef sharks, and sea turtles amidst variable underwater topography. Pulau Babi is known for its rich biodiversity and unique underwater landscapes, inviting divers to explore spectacular coral formations and a variety of marine life, including nudibranchs and larger species, appealing to those seeking adventure and the chance to discover lesser-seen critters. The cruise continues to Lembata Island.
 
Day 7: 3 dives 
Lembata island. Diving at Bacatan Wall, Bacatan Slope, and Waepokang provides thrilling underwater experiences. Bacatan Wall features steep drop-offs and different types of coral, attracting fish and sea turtles, but it's best for experienced divers because of strong currents. Bacatan Slope has a gentle slope that is great for divers of all levels and showcases colorful corals and plenty of marine life. Waepokang combines rocky formations with coral gardens, offering good visibility and a chance to see various marine species, including reef sharks. 

Day 8: 4 dives

Alor. Diving at House Reefs, Mandarin Wall, Bama Wall, and The Black Rhino offers a variety of underwater experiences. House Reefs is easy to access and have vibrant coral gardens where divers can see different reef fish, nudibranchs, and sometimes larger creatures like turtles and reef sharks, making it suitable for all skill levels. Mandarin Wall features beautiful coral walls and colorful fish, with a chance to see the stunning Mandarin fish during mating season. Bama Wall features impressive topography with steep walls adorned with lush coral and sponges, displaying diverse marine life, including schools of fish and reef sharks. The night dive will take place at The Black Rhino, renowned for its striking black coral and abundant marine life. 

Day 9 : 2 dives

Alor. Diving in Sopi Market and Ampera offers unique experiences in Alor, featuring vibrant marine life and stunning coral reefs. Sopi Market is known for its healthy coral reef, while Ampera features a black sand slope and is a paradise for muck diving. Divers can look forward to spotting nudibranchs, seahorses, shrimp, crabs, frogfish, and rhinopias in this vibrant ecosystem. 

Departure day. Check-out time after breakfast. Transfer to the airport or hotel in Kalabahi, Alor.

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