Seahorse Itinerary
Komodo (DPS - LBJ) 11N12 days / 11 nights
About Seahorse
- Spacious and recently-remodelled interiors with plenty of room for relaxation
- Exciting seasonal itineraries featuring Indonesia’s best diving
- Tons of complimentary extras including WiFi, nitrox, and watersports
- Excellent facilities for photographers with rinse bins, a camera room, and plenty of charging points
Part of the renowned Wallacea Dive Cruises family, the MSY Seahorse liveaboard is a traditional Indonesian phinisi, recently renovated specifically for scuba diving. This liveaboard offers itineraries in some of Indonesia's most incredible regions, including Raja Ampat, Komodo, the Banda Sea, Halmahera, and even the Togian Islands! Whether this is your first dive safari or your hundredth, you’re sure to love this boat's dive and camera facilities and excellent service, as well as internet, nitrox, and on-demand watersports equipment.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 33
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way trip to the best sites in Komodo and beyond
- Spot manta rays at current-swept cleaning stations
- Encounter the world's largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon
- Dive the well-known macro-haven of Cannibal Rock
- Gaze out over the park from the popular viewpoint on Padar
- Discover the volcanic sites of Sangeang Island
- Watch thousands of fruit bats take to the skies above Satonda
- Night dives and beach visits included
Day 1:
The Seahorse crew is standing by to welcome you on board. Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing. During the first day, take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the vessel and make yourself comfortable.
Day 2: Gili Island
The Seahorse crew is standing by to welcome you on board. Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing. During the first day, take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the vessel and make yourself comfortable.
Day 2: Gili Island
Located in the northwest of Lombok Island, The Gili’s offer easy dives to start the cruise. Wreck dives, diverse macro life, lots of turtles, reef sharks and plenty of colorful reef fishes and nice coral gardens. This area is the only one close to civilization before going to the wild!
Day 3: Moyo & Satonda / 3 dives
Enjoy dives around the islands of Moyo and Satonda, at sites such as Angel Reef and Lighthouse. We will also visit a local village.
Day 4: Pulau Sangean / 3 dives
Pulau Sangeang, with its majestic volcano, also has a community of boat builders living there with their families. We will do 3 dives on the black sand of this beautiful volcanic island. Soft and black corals, very colourful and contrasting with the black sand. Lots of macro. Volcanic gas releases. Night dive. Navigation to the entrance of Komodo Park.
Day 5: Pulau Banta / 3-4 dives
Enjoy 3 day dives at famous dive sites such as Highway To Hell and K2, as well as a cleaning station for mantas.
Days 6-7: North Komodo / 3-4 dives
Another day in the north, we will dive some highlight sites such as Shotgun or Golden passage, the plan is 3 day dives plus a night dive. End of the day, ascending a mount to admire the sunset and the magnificence of the Komodo mountains.
Day 8: Central Komodo / 3-4 dives
You are now in the central area of Komodo protected marine park, with clear and warm waters. The dive choice depends greatly on the tides. Sites offered are Batu Bolong, Batu Mandi, Tatawa Besar, Tatawa Kecil, Siaba, and more.
Day 9: South Komodo (Nusa Kode) / 3-4 dives
In Nusa Kode you will see more soft corals with an amazing profusion of colours, and much more macro...as Cannibal rock a world-class macro heaven. The plan is 3 day dives plus a night dive. The water is rather cold, and the temperature can drop to 22°C in July and August.
Day 10: Central Komodo / 3-4 dives
You are now in the central area of Komodo protected marine park, with clear and warm waters. The dive choice depends greatly on the tides. Sites offered are Batu Bolong, Batu Mandi, Tatawa Besar, Tatawa Kecil, Siaba, and more.
Day 11: North Komodo / 1 dive
The plan is to do one dive before ascending a mount to admire the sunset and the magnificence of the Komodo mountains.
Day 12: Labuan Bajo
Last day of the cruise. Farewell and group pictures. Disembarkation and assistance for check-in at the airport.
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
01:00pm
Serangan, Bali
Denpasar Airport: DPS
Return
11:00am
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/seahorse/itn-2205090317471-komodo-dps-lbj-11n