The ScubaSpa Zen liveaboard 11D10N Komodo Expedition is the best way to see Komodo National Park. It combines world-class diving with holistic rejuvenation in a way that is truly unique. This 11-day trip on the famous ScubaSpa Zen is carefully planned to show off all of Komodo’s amazing biodiversity, from the fast-moving currents in the north to the beautiful manta-rich areas in the south. You will dive in famous places like the shark-filled walls of Batu Bolong and the colorful coral gardens of Crystal Rock. After that, you will head back to a wellness retreat where you may do yoga every day, get pampering spa treatments, and eat nutritious gourmet food. This 11-day Komodo liveaboard is the best choice for divers who want both exciting underwater experiences and a wonderfully relaxing liveaboard vacation.
The ScubaSpa Zen Komodo Expedition changes the way people think about adventure travel by making sure your recuperation is just as vital as your exploration. The 11-day schedule gives you enough time to see all of Komodo’s most famous locations, including spectacular land excursions to see the ancient Komodo dragons on Rinca Island. After spending days floating with mantas and discovering colorful reefs, you may rest with a massage, soak in the onboard jacuzzi, or do yoga at sunset on the large deck. This trip is the right compromise for the discriminating diver who wants a luxury Komodo liveaboard program that keeps them busy without sacrificing comfort. It’s a life-changing trip that makes you love diving even more while taking care of your health and making experiences that will last a lifetime.
More About ScubaSpa ZenDives: Approximately 27 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
After being greeted at the airport or hotel by Scubaspa Zen crew, travel to the harbor and embark on Scubaspa ZEN. Enjoy a short rest and unpack. Crew
Introductions and boat briefings led by the Cruise Managers will be followed by a buffet-style welcome dinner at the restaurant. Anchoring at Labuan Bajo port on the first night, ZEN then departs and heads southwest to Padar Island.
Witness the astonishing sky and calming atmosphere of Padar Island while practicing yoga as the sun rises. Padar is heaven for macro lovers; you can spot octopus, nudibranch, frogfish, scorpionfish, and ghost pipefish among the impressive sea fans and incredible garden of corals. We will dive into Secret Garden, Tiga Dara (Three Sisters), during the day, and Padar Bay in the evening. Dinner will be served in the al fresco restaurant on board while the vessel cruises southeast towards Nusa Kode.
Awake to the peaceful atmosphere of Nusa Kode, where one of the signature dive sites of Komodo National Park is located. Dive at the famous Yellow Wall of Texas, a colorful wall covered with soft corals and sea fans. Explore for smaller critters such as nudibranch, frogfish, and long-nosed hawk fish. Green turtles are often seen feeding on the walls, and lobsters and octopi are frequently seen. Experience the other stunning sites of Nusa Kode, such as Cannibal Rock, known for large schools and vibrant colors, Rhino Rock, a top-notch muck dive site, and Torpedo Alley, a night dive with a chance to see torpedo rays. After the night dive, dinner awaits you at the restaurant while the vessel cruises northwest towards Loh Sera Bay.
Awake in the south of Komodo Island and prepare for a morning dive at Manta Alley. These are the best dive sites to dive with the majestic manta rays in Komodo National Park at a deep cleaning station and a shallow alley through the rocks.
We will journey up the east coast of Komodo Island to visit its Komodo Dragon Park. No trip to Komodo is complete without visiting the home of the world’s largest lizard. Afterwards, enjoy the scenery and relax at Pink Beach. The team onboard will prepare a BBQ on deck for a special dinner while the vessel cruises Northeast towards Siaba Besar.
Awake next to Siaba Besar Island and prepare for a morning dive to see green turtles and reef sharks. Your second dive will be at Mauan. Located on the west side of Siaba Besar, this small island offers pleasant surprises. Scubaspa ZEN will moor overnight in the calm water of Siaba Besar.
Enjoy a morning dive or stretch your muscles with morning yoga. Enjoy your dive at Mauan for one more chance to see mantas. Afterwards, enjoy a BBQ lunch buffet prepared by our chef. There will be stargazing on the top deck before cruising northwest towards Gili Lawa Darat. We’ll shut down all lights and watch one of the most magical night shows you will ever see.
Waking in North Komodo, spend the day around the small island of Gili Lawa Darat. Tide permitting, we can prepare a beach setup here or spend your afternoon with a treatment selection at the Spa onboard. For divers, some of the most famous dive sites in the Komodo National Park are here: Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and Shotgun. This is one of the best places to see the majestic mantas, sharks, and maybe even dolphins.
Early morning cruise to Tatawa, where you will make a relaxing kayak tour through the mangroves before enjoying an adrenaline-filled drift dive to see sharks, reef fish, and the colorful corals in crystal blue water. Scubaspa ZEN will voyage and moor overnight at Sebayur after dinner.
Enjoy your last day exploring Komodo at Sebayur, a great place for a relaxing dive where you can view a large variety of corals and marine life set with very little current. Facing the beach, along the right side is a series of spurs that all have amazing coral formations. Look out at the sea and you may spot the random pelagic making its way across the ocean. The crew will assist you in rinsing dive gear and retrieving your luggage for packing. The cruise managers will assist you with your final billing. Sunset cocktails and a BBQ dinner with all the hallmarks of Scubaspa ZEN service will conclude your last evening with us. The vessel will return to Labuan Bajo
Awake to an early breakfast onboard and prepare for your departure from Labuan Bajo. Disembark after a farewell from all crew. You will be accompanied by the crew to the airport.
Included: Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Kayaks, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet, Yoga.
Required Extras: 11% VAT, National Park Fees, Port Fees.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Fishing, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage, Spa.
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