Tiare Itinerary
North and South Komodo8 days / 7 nights
About Tiare
- Fantastic personalised service, with 14 guests in 6 cabins
- Outstanding facilities for divers, with camera area and nitrox
- Beautiful interiors and plenty of space, including a sundeck
- Perfect for groups and families with divers and non-divers
Elegant, welcoming and tailored towards discerning guests, Tiare liveaboard is a luxurious yet traditional Indonesian phinisi embarks on unparalleled voyages of discovery to Indonesia’s top diving destinations. Designed as a home away from home with an extra touch of luxury, Tiaré enthusiastically welcomes both divers and non-divers aboard, and happily caters to their differing needs. Gaze over breath-taking vistas, immerse yourself in other cultures, and dive pristine, remote and sometimes unknown sites, with all the comforts of a luxury hotel.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 17
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary diving the best of Komodo National Park
- Marvel at the macro critters of Padar
- Strong currents with manta rays, sharks, and more
- Ranger-guided hike to find komodo dragons on Komodo Island
- Dive the well-known macro-haven, Cannibal Rock
- Explore the gorgeously overgrown steep walls of Horseshoe Bay
- Dusk and night dives included
Day 1
After boarding Tiaré in Labuan Bajo, you will enjoy a tour of the boat and settle in with breakfast on the boat. Sailing to Sabolan Kecil, you will have an afternoon dive before moving on to Sebayur Island for a night dive at the mini wall.
Days 2-6
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive, if possible. When crossing, only 2 dives a day can be scheduled. You will dive into some challenging sites off Gili Lawa Laut. Crystal Rock (named for the rock jutting out from crystal blue water) and Castle Rock both boast a wide variety of very healthy corals and an impressive array of marine life.
Cauldron (sometimes called Shotgun) and Gili Lawa Laut Lighthouse are two of the other thrilling dives in this area and can be done in the evening or at night. Here, you might see crocodile fish, lionfish, sometimes eagle rays and reef sharks, and even manta rays.
You’ll be diving off Komodo Island, where currents can be quite strong. Dives must be timed in accordance with tides and weather conditions, so there are a number of dive sites you may visit. Takat Makassar Reef, Batu Bolong, and Tatawa Kecil are all stunning dives with soft and hard corals.
You’ll have the chance to see whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, manta rays, turtles, giant trevally, and snapper in various environments, from shallow reefs to canyons and caves. Dive at night at the mini wall at Pulau Sebayur where you should Look for leaffish, ghost pipefish, and nudibranchs.
Dive at the stunning Manta Reef (Karang Makassar) and the spectacular Batu Bolong, where you will see an incredible amount of coral and tropical fish. Expect to see nudibranchs, frogfish, and larger marine life like reef sharks and Bumphead parrotfish. Your third dive of the day will be a night dive in Padar. Water temperatures at these sites can drop to around 20°c, so be prepared for the possibility of chillier dives.
Dive off Nusa Kode Island, where you’ll see some of the most incredible marine creatures in the archipelago. And dive more to other spectacular dive sites.
Day 7
2 dives in the morning depending on guest flight schedules. After so many amazing dives, it’s time to meet the magnificent Komodo dragons on their own turf. Tour the island before heading back to the boat and sailing overnight to Labuan Bajo.
Day 8
Check out and transfer to the airport of Labuan Bajo.
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
12:00pm
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
Return
09:00am
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/tiar-/itn-2012170918341-north-and-south-komodo