Take a Cheng Ho Liveaboard Private Charter on a 9D8N tour through one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on Earth to have the best experience in Komodo National Park. This private charter is only for people who are picky about their travel, serious divers, and families with members of different generations who want to see everything there is to see in both the northern and southern parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your group will have a custom itinerary that includes all of Komodo’s most famous locations, from the stunning manta cleaning stations at Manta Alley and the thrilling drifts at The Cauldron to the colorful coral pyramids at Batu Bolong and Crystal Rock. The beautiful Cheng Ho, with its huge deck space and traditional phinisi style, becomes your private luxury expedition ship. A dedicated crew, private chef, and expert marine guides will cater to your every need, making sure that you have the best conditions for diving, seeing wildlife, and relaxing throughout your long trip.
A 9-day private charter is the right amount of time to completely learn about Komodo’s several ecosystems. It offers the perfect mix of in-depth exploration and luxurious freedom that only private travel can provide. Your group can spend whole days with manta rays at different cleaning stations, schedule multiple dives to take pictures of the many types of marine life at Siaba Besar, set up private guided treks to see Komodo dragons in their natural habitat, or just relax on the Cheng Ho’s big sun decks while sailing past volcanic landscapes. The boat is quite stable and has a lot of social areas, making it great for long trips. It can comfortably fit both dedicated underwater photographers and recreational travelers. If you want both adventure and elegance without giving up anything, this is the best Komodo experience for you. Ask today to plan your own private trip across the Coral Triangle on Indonesia’s most famous luxury phinisi.
More about Cheng HoDives: Approximately 21 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 30 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
Arrive at the newly built Labuan Bajo airport in Flores. Our representative will be waiting outside the arrival hall and ready to escort you to the ship for immediate boarding. Safety Briefing, Safety DVD, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation, and ship orientation before departing the Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site, Sabolan for a check dive, take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Dives: 1-2.
3-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.
The ship will arrive in Labuan Bajo early in the morning. You will be served breakfast and afterward, prepare for disembarkation. You will transferred to the airport to catch a 1.5-hour domestic flight to Denpasar, Bali.
Meals: Breakfast.
Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (25-35 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (250 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (60-570 USD), Laundry / Pressing Services.
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Wow! Cheng Ho is different because he pays attention to the little things. We always had clean towels, our accommodation was cleaned twice a day, and there were tiny surprises like snacks after the night dive. The variety of life in Raja Ampat is amazing. Thanks to everyone on the crew for an amazing trip.
