Komodo liveaboard diving offers a large variety of boats of varying standards and design to choose from. Vastly different boats, the vessels below all run excellent trips of different length and itinerary meaning you can choose from a 5-13 night liveaboard to Komodo leaving from either Bali, Bima in Sumbawa or Labuanbajo in Flores.
Diving in Komodo is not a new idea but recently it's being recognised as a premier destination due to the
awesome variety of diving to be had. Crystal clear water and dive sites where you never see another diver provide a little something for everyone whether it's macro or massive you love. One day you can be crawling along the bottom looking at pygmy seahorses, frogfish and unusual nudibranch and the next you are in the big blue on an open water pinnacle as the mantas fly by, the sharks circle and the dolphins hunt and the next day diving a live volcano!! For sheer variety there is no better place on earth. Diving in Komodo is one of the few places left in the world where sharks are not rare and down south is one of the places where manta rays have their legendary aggregations, meaning they are here in the area in their hundreds!!!
Starting from Bali, Bima or Komodo you cruise in luxury diving the small islands north of Sumbawa, Gili Banta, Gili Lawalaut, Sangeang volcano, and of course Komodo experiencing the best of the Lesser Sunda islands.
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One of the highlights of these trips is the rare opportunity to walk with the lengendary Komodo dragons. These truly awesome beasts can reach 3 metres plus and can reportedly run at 20km an hour chasing their prey. It's the icing on the cake, Stunning diving and one of the world's last surviving dinosaur descendants all one amazing package.
This is truly the trip of a lifetime.
Mermaid I is a 28 metre, double engine steel motor yacht. She comfortably holds 15 guests in 1 Master State Room (king bed), 1 Single and 4 Deluxe Cabins (double or twin beds) and 2 Budget Cabins (double/twin beds) below deck enabling you to dive Komodo in style. The master, single and deluxe cabins have ensuite bathrooms, refrigerators and panoramic windows offering great sea views during your trip.
The budget cabins are below decks with ensuite bathroom and refrigerator. All cabins have TVs for reviewing your pictures or watching a dvd, bathrobes , toiletries and loads of fluffy towels. There is a wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders and fresh water showers. 4 camera rinse tanks, a large camera table and our resident on-board video and photo professional will help keep all the photographers happy and help with your all important lens decisions.
Komodo liveaboard diving is not just about the diving, delicious Thai and western meals are served in our "Sawasdee Restaurant" with large windows to enjoy the views as you cruise. Our new barbeques are also a great hit! After meals relax in our saloon equipped with a large flat screen Tv and library with a full selection of marine life books. There are two outside decks, one shaded with outside seating and the upper deck sundeck with sunshade plus cushioned sun beds a great place to relax.
EANX NITROX available on every cruise - more about Mermaid1
Mermaid 2 is a 32 metre, double engine steel motor yacht, one of the most comfortable diver boats around, she easily accommodates 16 guests in 8 deluxe cabins and 2 guests in a budget cabin below deck. All deluxe cabins are on the main deck with large panoramic sea view windows. Each cabin has a double bed and single bed (max pax 2 per cabin), air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms. The budget cabin is below deck with twin bunks, air conditioning and a large shared bathroom with 1 other cabin. The large and comfotable saloon is more reminiscent of a family room at home than the saloon on a boat - it has 4 comfy chairs and 2 large sofas and has all the latest electronics - dvd, flat screen tv and stereo. There is also tea and fresh ground coffee making facilities and fridge to keep the beer, wine and soft drinks cold, we hope you will feel right at home.
EANX NITROX is available on every Komodo liveaboard - more about Mermaid2
Komodo Dancer is the Bali based vessel of the Peter Hughes Diving Dancer Fleet, the world renowned group is at the very forefront of liveaboard luxury and provides fully inclusive high quality Komodo scuba diving trips to the lesser Sunda islands.
We
explore the waters in and around the Komodo national park and the Flores sea. The Komodo Dancer is a traditionally crafted, two masted wooden motor sailor, stretching 30 metres long, 9 metres wide and accommodating 16 adventurous divers. Following the standards of the Dancer Fleet, the Komodo Dancer replicates Peter Hughes Diving service, amenities and the highest standards of safety in the industry, join our Komodo scuba diving liveboard and experience vibrant local cultures, Komodo dragons, colorful coral reefs, abundant marine life coupled with superior accommodations make scuba diving Komodo with the Komodo Dancer your next stop in diving adventure.
This is the trip
of a lifetime to a place of of dazzling coral reefs, spectacular marine life, fierce Komodo dragons and smoking volcanoes, a real life "Jurassic Park" above and below the surface of the seas. This is Komodo, Indonesia, one of the last frontiers of the underwater world - Komodo diving is like nothing on earth. This land that time forgot is located some 300 nautical miles east of Bali deep in the Indonesian archipelago between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores and promises the dive adventure of a lifetime - more about Komodo dancer
Since July 2001 Ondina has been offering a different way to enjoy adventure and exploration diving in the inner seas of Indonesia. Smy Ondina travels year round moving with the seasons to visit the best diving Indonesia has to offer at the right times - Komodo, Raja Ampat, Fak Fak, Sulawesi and Flores, we have an itinerary like no other. Travelling aboard a classic buginese schooner built entirely of teak and tropical woods you will have the opportunity to explore the most exotic and remote islands of Indonesia seeing places where you could possibly never get to by yourself. On board Ondina you will have enough space to relax alone, or to share a nice chat sitting in the cool atmosphere of our a/c dinning room or enjoy a full moon evening from a comfortable hammock on our spacious sun deck before taking a rest in your a/c cabin.
We have tried to create a comfortable accommodation to be your home and base camp as we sail and dive from island to island.
In the unlikely event you don't feel like diving, swimming or snorkeling, we can arrange a walk through isolated forests, along desert beaches or in the undisturbed villages we will come across during our sail - more about Ondina
At 33 meters long and 8.5 meters wide, the Msy Seahorse is a majestic and spacious vessel, accommodating up to 16 guests attended by 12 crew. All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms with hot water and plenty of room for storage.
The 5 standard twin cabins are 12 square meters and have two single 90 X 200 cmts beds, the 2 deluxe double cabins are 13.5 sq. meters, have a 150 x 200 cmts bed, desk, TV and dvd player, and the master cabin is 15 sq. meters, plenty of space for a 150x 200 mts bed, big desk, TV and dvd player.
The classic beauty of the MSY Seahorse combines traditional craftsmanship with fully modern conveniences and safety features, providing charming comfort in the remotest waters of Indonesia - more about Seahorse - Seahorse photos
Arenui liveaboard is a traditional Phinisi, a classic Indonesian wooden sailing vessel, that explores the majestic underwater world of the Indonesian archipelago.
The underlying concept of the Arenui is to provide you with the convenience of a fully equipped dive liveaboard together with all the richness, artistic touches and comforts of a top-notch luxury boutique hotel. This is the only boutique hotel that drops you off directly onto the best dive sites that Indonesia has to offer!
The same attention to detail was given in designing our cruise itineraries which include not only all of theusual popular diving sites in Indonesia, renowned worldwide for its biodiversity, but other world-class destinations which havebeen overlooked so far by most recreational diving operators.
Our cruise programs include: Komodo, North and Central Sulawesi, Wakatobi and, for those looking for more unusual journeys, the New Frontiers of Raja Ampat, Maluku, Cenderawasih Bay, Alor, Flores and the Taka Bone Rate Atolls
- more about Arenui - Photos of Arenui
Black Mantaoperates in Komodo and Raja Ampat in Indonesia. The highly experienced crew take great
pride in exceptional
service whilst always maintaining safety.
With 9 luxurious
en-suite cabins and one standard shared bathroom cabin, an
extensive dive deck, huge lounge equipped with Plasma T.V. & a full compliment of safety equipment, this vessel is state of the art.
Relax, enjoy delicious Thai & Western food whilst we take you on the holiday of a lifetime - more about Black Manta
Seven Seasis a 33m, traditionally built Buginese schooner and has set new standards in Indonesian liveaboard luxury. Custom-designed to accommodate up to 16 guests in spacious comfort over three decks she is perfect for both diving and relaxation. The galley is fitted with the latest in culinary kits and chef welcomes guests who want to join in and prepare special snacks or meals. The Seven Seas features the latest diving and safety equipment, Nitrox, 3 speed boats and satellite communication, all of which means that we can sail where we want in comfort and in confidence. Our dive guides share their knowledge of marine life and the local area as well as guiding you to the best dive sites.
With over 9 years culinary expertise, the chef prepares truly mouth-watering cuisine. Buffets form the main menu of the day so that we can give you a wider choice and suit the majority of taste buds, including vegetarians. The chef uses as much fresh local produce as she can, including fresh seafood. Do please let us know if you have any particular food requirements when you book. That way we will be well prepared to meet your needs - more about Seven seas
Paradise Dancer is now operating under the name Dewi Nusantara and will maintain the high standards that have come to be recognised with this beautiful ship. Dewi Nusantara's interior style is that of a “floating boutique resort” featuring the high end amenities guests expect from a boat of this standard.
Catering to a maximum of 18 divers all of the state rooms are larger than traditional liveaboard state rooms (at 180 sq. ft. each, more than 60% larger than an average liveaboard cabin) each cabin has private ensuite facilities and air conditioning. There is also a 470 square foot "Master and Commander Suite " at the stern of the main deck that features a king size bed, separate sitting area with a sofa, and table with chairs that reminds guests of the "captains quarters" from the schooner design that inspired her.
Charters are 11 nights with 3-4 dives per day. From June through the September, Dewi Nusantara will cruise out of Komodo to dive the stunning Komodo national park and surrounding islands
From September to April Dewi Nusantara will be exploring the Raja Ampat archipelago one of the world's newest top destinations.
According to the vessel's managing partner, Guido Brink, "Our goal is to build the finest liveaboard yacht in the region and then put it in the best diving locations during the best diving season for that area." - More about Dewi Nusantara
Tambora hasbeen built by traditional boat builders on the island of Sulawesi, in the centuries-old tradition of a wooden Phinisi. The design and materials used guarantee immense strength and resilience of all key structural elements, especially the keel, hull and decks. Among others, they include a double keel and relatively smaller beam, to minimize rolling of the vessel in heavy seas.
Tambora has been sized and configured to comfortably accommodate a maximum of 16 divers in eight spacious guest suites, each at least 15m2 in size, and with a large en-suite bathroom.
Cabins have a choice of double and large twin beds (no bunk beds!) all
longitudinally aligned with the vessel, so our guests sleep in the direction of the vessel movement.
Each guest suite comes with a writing desk. If you like, you can fill in your logbook or review the shots from the day’s diving in the privacy of your own suite and
ample storage space for clothes, bags, books, magazines, etc.
Our large salon with separate dining and relaxing sections, offering enough space during mealtimes, as well as for chilling out over a chat and drinks with fellow divers, with a book in your hands, or working on your laptop. Three seeparate lounge decks – bow, aft and salon rooftop – provide enough space and privacy, and can be fully shielded from the sun - more about Tambora
Pindito liveaboard is the only safari boat in Indonesia that has 15+ years of operating experience in Raja Ampat, Komodo, Flores and the Banda sea.
Offering 8 cabins for 16 guests in 6 double and 2 twin all cabins feature ensuite heads with hot and cold running water (vanity and shower as well as toilet), individually controlled air conditioning and five 220v AC electrical outlets available 24hours a day. Our crew is devoted to your comfort and will attend to your cabin daily, keeping it clean and tidy and providing fresh towels as necessary. Additional towels are available for you on deck as needed. Now you can join Pindito as she sails to and dives upon the most biodiverse coral reefs in the world. With a crew off 17 standing-by to look after you during your expedition you will be sure to discover the best diving in the world in style - more about Pindito
Woaw is a luxury three masted sailing vessel, constructed entirely from wood using traditional methods, evoking the southern seas, liberty, adventure, comfort, quality and style. All to be shared by those going to sea on her. With nine cabins for the guests, crew accommodation, dive equipment, multi media equipment and dream destinations, we wish to achieve dreams for all those aboard. Woaw has been designed with the diver in mind to provide the ultimate experience. She will therefore be equipped to an extremely high level drawing on the teams more than 30 years experience in the industry. From the equipment used to the itineraries proposed, our philosophy is based on the following criteria and goals. Woaw has 9 cabins available catering for a guest list of 18 passengers. Each of the cabins is luxurious, spacious and provides all of the amenities expected of a vessel of this standing including en-suite bathroom, entertainment system in each cabin involving a media player and flat screen tv coplete with music and hundreds of movies to keep you entertained on your surface intervals - moe about Waow