Solitude Adventurer Itinerary
Komodo, Maumere - 9N10 days / 9 nights
About Solitude Adventurer
- Cruise Indonesia’s top dive destinations onboard a recently-refurbished catamaran
- Salubrious above-deck cabins with ensuite bathrooms and ocean views
- Casual yet stylish lounges, complete with details such as massage chairs
- Superb photography facilities, including rinse tanks, air gun, editing station and towels
Solitude Adventurer liveaboard is an expertly-renovated 36-metre catamaran offering exceptional diving itineraries throughout Indonesia’s best dive destinations, including Raja Ampat, Komodo, and the Banda Sea. The vessel’s spacious design, sumptuous furnishings, and first-class facilities ensure maximum comfort as you sail some of the country’s most remote regions, while little details such as complimentary Nautilus Lifelines will put your mind at ease as you descend beneath the waves. Trust in Solitude Adventurer’s passionate and well-trained staff to help you create incredible underwater experiences in a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 27
Experience Open Water - Minimum 40 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way itinerary diving east from Komodo to Maumere
- Meet Komodo’s iconic mantas on current-swept cleaning stations
- Visit Padar’s viewpoint to see three beaches with different coloured sand
- Underwater pinnacles teeming with fish and beautiful coral at Gili Lawa
- Trek in search of the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon
- Enjoy vibrant reefs and abundant marine life at Pulau Raja
- Night dive included in the schedule
Day 1: (Embarkation in Labuan Bajo)
Our crew will meet you at the airport and transport you to Solitude Adventurer. After being welcomed onboard and shown to your room, there will be a safety briefing followed by lunch. There is a possibility of a check dive, schedule allowing.
Our crew will meet you at the airport and transport you to Solitude Adventurer. After being welcomed onboard and shown to your room, there will be a safety briefing followed by lunch. There is a possibility of a check dive, schedule allowing.
Day 2:
We wake up in the north of Komodo National Park. The northern area of Komodo National Park is characterized by clear and relatively warmer water (25-27°C). The corals thrive from the strong currents that flow between the Flores Sea and the Indian Ocean through the channel. There are small islands and beautiful white sand beaches scattered throughout the channel. Komodo Island to the west and Flores to the east create a dramatic backdrop, adding to the excitement of the adventure. There are drift dives, sandy bottom macro dives, pinnacles, coral gardens, and even the occasional manta ray that are in store for you in the north. 3-4 dives are done today.
We wake up in the north of Komodo National Park. The northern area of Komodo National Park is characterized by clear and relatively warmer water (25-27°C). The corals thrive from the strong currents that flow between the Flores Sea and the Indian Ocean through the channel. There are small islands and beautiful white sand beaches scattered throughout the channel. Komodo Island to the west and Flores to the east create a dramatic backdrop, adding to the excitement of the adventure. There are drift dives, sandy bottom macro dives, pinnacles, coral gardens, and even the occasional manta ray that are in store for you in the north. 3-4 dives are done today.
Day 3:
We begin the day in the north of the park with a morning dive. As we head south and near the Indian Ocean, the water temperature begins to get cooler (18-25°C). The colder water creates a breeding ground for plankton, causing visibility to diminish as the water becomes dense with life. With decreased visibility, divers begin to focus more on the reef itself rather than the wide-angle landscape. This brings into focus an array of interesting marine macro life. We anchor in the area of Pink Beach overnight. We have 3-4 dives today.
We begin the day in the north of the park with a morning dive. As we head south and near the Indian Ocean, the water temperature begins to get cooler (18-25°C). The colder water creates a breeding ground for plankton, causing visibility to diminish as the water becomes dense with life. With decreased visibility, divers begin to focus more on the reef itself rather than the wide-angle landscape. This brings into focus an array of interesting marine macro life. We anchor in the area of Pink Beach overnight. We have 3-4 dives today.
Day 4:
Early in the morning, with sea conditions allowing, in the southern end of the park, where there's a possibility to have amazing manta ray interactions. We spend the day in the south of the park with both pelagic and macro marine life. We make our way to Padar Island in the afternoon for a viewpoint hike, and guests will be rewarded with an amazing view of the surrounding islands. There are 3 dives and a land excursion on this day. Overnight we sail to the center of Komodo Park.
Early in the morning, with sea conditions allowing, in the southern end of the park, where there's a possibility to have amazing manta ray interactions. We spend the day in the south of the park with both pelagic and macro marine life. We make our way to Padar Island in the afternoon for a viewpoint hike, and guests will be rewarded with an amazing view of the surrounding islands. There are 3 dives and a land excursion on this day. Overnight we sail to the center of Komodo Park.
Day 5:
Today we dive in the center of the park; we will have two morning dives. After the second dive it's lunchtime, followed by the long-awaited land excursion to see the Komodo Dragons on Rinca Island! After the land tour we will have a sunset dive. There are 3 dives and a land excursion today.
Today we dive in the center of the park; we will have two morning dives. After the second dive it's lunchtime, followed by the long-awaited land excursion to see the Komodo Dragons on Rinca Island! After the land tour we will have a sunset dive. There are 3 dives and a land excursion today.
Day 6: Southern Komodo
Today is our last day of diving in Komodo National Park. We will have 3 dives around the central area, and then we begin to sail east. Before we exit the park, we will stop to view the nightly migration of hundreds of fruit bats. We anchor the boat next to a small island, and with the sunset in the background, we watch the bats fly over our boat towards the mainland. A very unique experience indeed! We sail overnight along the northern edge of Flores Island, arriving at Pulau Raja in the morning.
Today is our last day of diving in Komodo National Park. We will have 3 dives around the central area, and then we begin to sail east. Before we exit the park, we will stop to view the nightly migration of hundreds of fruit bats. We anchor the boat next to a small island, and with the sunset in the background, we watch the bats fly over our boat towards the mainland. A very unique experience indeed! We sail overnight along the northern edge of Flores Island, arriving at Pulau Raja in the morning.
Day 7:
Today we wake up at Pulau Raja. Halfway between Labuan Bajo and Maumere, we find ourselves far from the crowds. We enjoy 3 dives around this isolated island, enjoying vibrant reefs and abundant marine life. Overnight we cruise towards Maumere.
Today we wake up at Pulau Raja. Halfway between Labuan Bajo and Maumere, we find ourselves far from the crowds. We enjoy 3 dives around this isolated island, enjoying vibrant reefs and abundant marine life. Overnight we cruise towards Maumere.
Day 8:
Today we dive around the islands of Maumere Bay. There are many different dive sites to choose from. We will have 3-4 dives today.
Today we dive around the islands of Maumere Bay. There are many different dive sites to choose from. We will have 3-4 dives today.
Day 9:
Today we have our last day of diving around the islands in front of Maumere Bay. There are many different dive sites to choose from. We will have 2 morning dives before cruising to Maumere, where we will anchor for the night.
Today we have our last day of diving around the islands in front of Maumere Bay. There are many different dive sites to choose from. We will have 2 morning dives before cruising to Maumere, where we will anchor for the night.
Day 10: (Disembarkation)
Our crew will transport you to the airport. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you!
Our crew will transport you to the airport. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you!
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
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
Return
11:00am
Maumere
Maumere Airport: MOF
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