Offering an amazing trip over some of Indonesia’s most famous dive sites, the Tiare Cruise 8D7N Komodo Island North & South Beginning in Labuan Bajo, this trip blends world-class diving with meetings with magnificent Komodo dragons. Daily 3–4 dives will allow you to explore vivid underwater environments such Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, and Manta Reef, rich in manta ray, reef sharks, and turtles. Night dives accentuate the thrill by exposing unusual nocturnal species as ghost pipefish and frogfish. Every dive at Komodo National Park is precisely timed to the tides and circumstances, guaranteeing safe and exciting encounters in the nutrient-rich seas.
Beyond diving, the journey offers chances to discover Komodo’s untamed terrain and see its fabled dragons in their native habitat. Expert advice, first-rate lodging, and world-class dining on the Tiare easily combines adventure with leisure on this 8-day trip. Whether exploring Komodo Island’s famous terrain, swimming with elegant manta ray, or marveling at vivid coral gardens, this tour guarantees a great mix of underwater treasures and terrestrial beauty.
More about TiareDives: Approximately 17 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.
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
10 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
