Velocean 8D7N

Embark on an exclusive private charter with Velocean Liveaboards for an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night expedition through Indonesia’s pristine waters. This bespoke journey combines luxury and adventure, offering a personalized experience tailored to your preferences as you discover the wonders of Indonesia’s top dive destinations.

Set sail aboard Velocean, a 52-meter scuba purpose-built liveaboard designed for ultimate comfort and style. With luxurious accommodations and a dedicated crew of 24 experienced professionals, including expert dive guides, you’ll have the flexibility to explore iconic dive sites and remote islands at your own pace.

During this private charter, dive into vibrant coral reefs, encounter fascinating marine life, and explore secluded beaches and picturesque landscapes. Whether you’re an avid diver seeking thrilling underwater encounters or simply seeking relaxation in a stunning natural setting, a private charter with Velocean Liveaboards ensures an exclusive and unforgettable journey through Indonesia’s enchanting seas.

Dives: Approximately 20 dive in total

Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.

Often overlooked on divers’ “bucket lists”, we believe Komodo to be an exceptional dive destination. In addition to an abundant variety of corals and marine life, it includes a protected national park with Komodo dragons, pink sand beaches, Manta Alley (aptly named), nudibranchs, frogfish, octopus and drift diving. Home to hundreds of colorful coral species, pipefish, scorpion fish, batfish, trevallies and plenty of mantas and sharks.

Dive: 

• Komodo National Park
• Gili Lawah Luat and Gili Lawah Darat
• Padar, North and South Rinca

Diving:  

• Number of dives:  18 – 29 depending upon length of trip
• Highlights:  Macro life includes pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish and nudibranchs. Fish species range in the hundreds. Larger marine life includes manta rays, ocean sunfish, dolphins and eagle rays.
• Skill level:  We recommend at least 50 dives of experience and advanced open water certification as most dives are conducted as drift dives with some current.
• Reefs:  A variety of topography: wall dives, sea mounts and pinnacles, deep swim-throughs and shallow reefs. 260 reef-building corals and 70 types of sponges. Tidal currents originate from deeper, cooler water holding large amounts of nutrients and planktonic organisms that fertilize reefs.

Travel Details:

• When to go:  May to September
• Water temperature:  79 – 85F, 26 – 30C
• Shore excursions:  Pink sand beaches and a Komodo National Park visit to see Komodo dragon