WATCH MANTAS AND DRAGONS ON YOUR LIVEABOARD TRIP

The last place on earth where dragons live. And the place where you can dive with manta rays and drift in underwater currents.

Since 1991 the Komodo National Park is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is located 400 km east of Bali in the region of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara). The Park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Rinca and Padar. The park was established as a sanctuary for the Komodo dragons and as a protection for the flora and fauna, above and below the sea.

Liveaboard trips here offer an incredible variety of dives, which makes this place so special. One day you may have a relaxed dive exploring the macro life, and the next day, drift with manta rays and large schools of fish. You can find over 1,000 species of fish in these waters, 260 species of reef corals, 70 different sponges, 17 species of whales and dolphins and two species of sea turtles. Even whales swim by from time to time. So don´t miss out to watch on the horizon.

BEST TIME FOR KOMODO

The best time to dive in Komodo is between April and December during the dry season. 26°C is the average temperature at this time. During the rainy season from January to March it is warmer with 28°C.

DIVE SITES OF KOMODO

There are countless dive sites, all with a different specialty. Obviously, Manta Alley and Manta Point are famous for their encounters with the magnificent Oceanic Manta Ray. 

Batu Balong is a small rock that looks pretty boring from above. But under the surface, it features large schools of fish plus a reef in great condition.

Castle Rock and Crystal Rock are small rock formations that are famous for their strong currents. But these currents attract all the marine life like large cuttlefish, butterflyfish, hawksbill turtles and octopus.

LIVEABOARDS IN KOMODO

Komodo Liveaboards starts from Bali, Bima, Labuan Bajo or Maumere. The itineraries often include diving around Flores, Sumbawa and Bali. However, with all of them, you will have the chance to see the famous Komodo dragons on a land excursion.