The Tiare liveaboard 9D8N Bali to North & South Komodo Island is the best way to experience Komodo National Park. It is a carefully planned trip that shows off the park’s full range of attractions in one streamlined itinerary. This 9-day trip on the specially built MV Tiare starts with a visit to Bali’s famous Nusa Penida, where you can see spectacular Manta Rays and seasonal Mola Mola. Then you sail east to conquer both the northern and southern parts of Komodo. You will dive the famed, current-swept canyons of the north at places like Batu Bolong and Crystal Rock, where sharks and pelagics are everywhere. Then you will explore the colorful coral gardens and cleaning stations full of mantas in the south. This 9-day Komodo liveaboard from Bali is perfect for divers who want to experience all of Komodo’s famous marine species without having to spend a lot of time there.
The Tiare Liveaboard Bali to Komodo trip is carefully planned to provide you the best underwater experience possible. It strikes the perfect balance between the park’s famous adrenaline attractions and its peaceful, biodiverse locations. The trip lasts for nine days, which is plenty of time to thoroughly enjoy the difference between the adrenaline-pumping drifts in the north and the gorgeous manta encounters in the south. Plus, there is an incredible land excursion to see the legendary Komodo dragons on Rinca Island. You may explore these ever-changing seas with confidence and comfort on the MV Tiare, which is known for being stable and having a skilled crew. This North & South Komodo itinerary is the finest week-long trip for divers and underwater photographers who want a high-end Komodo liveaboard package that covers all the highlights. It offers a powerful concentration of Indonesia’s best diving.
More about TiareDives: Approximately 21 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 10 minimum logged dives required.
Marine Life: Bumphead parrotfish, bamboo sharks, marble rays, nudibranchs, dusky sharks, jawfish, bubble coral shrimps, leaf fish, porcelain crabs, pygmy seahorses, schools of barracudas, trevally, and mackerel, white tips, black tips, grey reef sharks, turtles, octopus, frogfish, manta rays, dugong, banded pipefishes, mandarin fishes, Wonderpus, Indian Walkman.
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.
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 dived 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 white 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.
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.
Unfortunately, our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees (170-350 USD per trip), Port Fees.
Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics, and are at the Captain’s discretion.
Ambon, Banda Island, Alor, Maumere
36 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Eastern Flores & Komodo
Maumere, Alor, Komodo Island
27 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
31 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
Maumere, Alor
27 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
29 dives
Certificate: Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
Banda, Forgotten Island, Alor
30 dives
Certificate: Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
I would definitely suggest this experience. It was better than I thought it would be. The service was great, and the boat was created with the comfort of the passengers in mind, both for diving and for relaxing. The diving places are great, and guides who know the area well can assist you have the best time possible while keeping you safe at all times.
