M/Y Blue Pearl Itinerary
Bali - Komodo8 days / 7 nights
About M/Y Blue Pearl
- Brand-new 48m liveaboard in Indonesia launched in 2026
- Just 20 guests in a Master Suite and nine sea-view cabins
- Up to four dives a day on selected itineraries, including night dives
- Dedicated camera facilities make life easier for underwater photographers
Blue Pearl is a brand-new 48m liveaboard designed and build for exploring some of Indonesia’s most exciting dive destinations. With just 20 guests in ten sea-view cabins, the vessel feels spacious without losing the sociable atmosphere that makes liveaboard trips so enjoyable. Between dives, guests can stretch out on large outdoor decks, relax in the whirlpool, visit the spa room or settle in with a drink at one of the bars. Three tenders support the diving, while itineraries range from Raja Ampat and Komodo to the Banda Sea, Alor and longer crossings between remote islands. It’s a particularly appealing choice for divers who enjoy adventurous itineraries onboard a modern liveaboard, but still appreciate luxury and plenty of room to relax.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 21
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 20 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way itinerary between Bali and Komodo
- Meet Komodo’s iconic mantas at current-swept cleaning stations
- Dive into the iconic volcanic island of Sangeang
- Search for wonderpuses (octopuses) at Moyo Island
- Trek in search of the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon
- Hike Gili Lawa Darat
Day 1: Departure from Bali & Check Dive at Kanawa
Afternoon: Board the vessel in Bali. After a warm welcome and safety briefing, we set sail east, leaving the busy shores of Bali behind.
Late Afternoon: Arrive at the idyllic Kanawa Island. Your check dive here is in a calm, crystal-clear bay, perfect for shaking off the travel dust. Explore a beautiful sloping reef teeming with colorful fish and healthy corals.
Evening: Welcome dinner as we anchor under the stars.
Day 2: Kanawa's Gardens & Kramat's Critters
Morning (2 Dives): Continue exploring the reefs around Kanawa Island, known for their stunning coral gardens and excellent visibility. Keep an eye out for turtles and reef sharks.
Afternoon (2 Dives): Move to Kramat Island, a known hotspot for macrolife. Dive into its black sand slopes to search for rare critters like flamboyant cuttlefish, ghost pipefish, and a multitude of nudibranch species.
Afternoon (2 Dives): Move to Kramat Island, a known hotspot for macrolife. Dive into its black sand slopes to search for rare critters like flamboyant cuttlefish, ghost pipefish, and a multitude of nudibranch species.
Evening: Enjoy a serene sunset and begin the journey towards Saleh Bay.
Day 3: Saleh Bay & Moyo Island's Giants
Full Day (4 Dives): Dive into the rich waters of Saleh Bay, famous for its resident population of hammerhead sharks (seasonal, with best chances from July to November). We will also explore the protected reefs of Moyo Island, where Napoleon wrasse and giant trevallies are common sights. The vibrant soft corals here are a photographer's delight.
Day 4: Sangeang - The Volcanic Experience
Full Day (4 Dives): Experience the otherworldly landscape of Sangeang Island, an active volcano. Dive sites like Hot Rocks and Bubble Beach are unique, where volcanic vents release streams of warm bubbles from the seafloor. The mineral-rich waters foster strange and beautiful coral formations, creating a truly surreal diving environment.
Evening: Witness the volcano's silhouette against the setting sun.
Day 5: Gili Banta's Remote Reefs
Full Day (3-4 Dives): Discover the secluded underwater world of Gili Banta. This remote island offers pristine reefs, dramatic walls, and exciting drifts. Sites like Manta Banta and Roller Coaster are known for pelagic action, with chances to see sharks, eagles rays, and, of course, manta rays.
Full Day (3-4 Dives): Discover the secluded underwater world of Gili Banta. This remote island offers pristine reefs, dramatic walls, and exciting drifts. Sites like Manta Banta and Roller Coaster are known for pelagic action, with chances to see sharks, eagles rays, and, of course, manta rays.
Evening: We enter Komodo National Park, with the iconic peaks of Gili Lawa on the horizon.
Day 6: Gili Lawa - The Heart of Komodo's Currents
Full Day (4 Dives): Dive into the heart of Komodo's famous currents around Gili Lawa Darat and Laut. Challenge the thrilling drifts at sites like Castle Rock and Crystal Rock, where you'll be surrounded by massive schools of jackfish, trevally, and patrolling reef sharks. This is world-class, adrenaline-pumping diving.
Late Afternoon: Hike to the summit of Gili Lawa Darat for a breathtaking 360-degree sunset view over the Komodo archipelago.
Day 7: The Manta Grand Finale
Morning (2 Dives): Conclude your diving adventure at a legendary Manta Point (such as Manta Alley or Manta Sandy). Soak in the final, magical moments as you drift alongside the graceful giants of the ocean.
Beach/Top-deck BBQ (can be adjusted due to the weather condition): We land on a secluded beach for a classic barbecue celebration, a perfect way to reflect on the week's adventures.
Evening: Bill's settlement with cruise director after dinner
Day 8: Disembarkation in Labuan Bajo after breakfast
Morning: Enjoy one last delicious breakfast on board.
After breakfast (approx. 9:00 AM): disembark at Labuan Bajo Marina. Transfer to Komodo Airport (LBJ) for your flight home or to your onwards hotel.
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
02:00pm
Benoa Harbour
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport: DPS
Return
11:00am
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
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Jul
2028
Bali - Komodo
from $5,320 /guest
from $5,054 /guest
11Jul 28
-5% discount
Bali - Komodo
from $5,320 /guest
from $5,054 /guest
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