Blue Lotus

Day 1: Into the Blue Morning: Arrive in Labuan Bajo and board your eco-friendly luxury liveaboard, as we set sail, guided by a team with immense knowledge of Komodo’s waters and it’s hidden treasures. Mid Afternoon: Check dive at Sebayur Kecil— Ease into the journey while soaking up the vibrant marine scenery. Don’t miss your first chance for a fabulous selfie with the turquoise waters as your backdrop! Late Afternoon: Dive at Siaba Besar (known as Turtle Town). Witness beautiful schools of fish, shark, cuttlefish, octopus, and turtles galore, as well as pristine coral reefs. Please Note : This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors

Day 2: Iconic Dive Sites Morning: Explore Batu Bolong, a legendary world-famous dive site brimming with vibrant marine biodiversity and colourful coral. Midday: Jump in at Police Corner. This shallow drift dive is a thrilling ride to stunning underwater landscapes: overhangs, caves and crevices, and a richness of vibrant coral reefs and colourful fish, Afternoon: Drift over to Manta Point for a breathtaking encounter with graceful manta rays. These majestic creatures will leave you awe-inspired. Evening: Night Dive Siaba Besar. Witness the reef’s transformation as the nocturnal creatures take over the show–or Sip on drinks as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in fiery hues – a perfect start to paradise.

Morning: Drift dive at Castle Rock, a thrilling site known for sharks, schools of trevally, and stunning visibility. Midday: Dive at Crystal Rock, featuring kaleidoscopic coral gardens and pelagic encounters. Keep your eyes open for hunting tuna and trevally. Afternoon: Fuel your adrenaline with a dynamic drift dive at The Cauldron (AKA Shotgun). World famous for a reason, with stunning underwater landscapes, corals, sharks and much more! Evening: Sunset Hike at Gilli Lawa. Stunning views and photo opportunity. Share the incredible beauty with friends as the sun sets over the archipelago.

Morning: Greet the day at dawn with a gentle drift dive at The Golden Passage and end this exhilarating ride in the beautiful shallow coral garden Midday: Explore Deadman’s Reef or similar northern sites, offering a mix of macro critters and dramatic seascapes in these nutrient rich waters. Afternoon: Venture to The Lighthouse, with jaw-dropping underwater topography, with large table corals and whip corals covering the reef. Evening: Night Dive TBD. Nocturnal predators on the prowl and Bioluminescent creatures in the inky depths. The best dive site will be determined based on conditions.

Early Morning: Optional early morning Cauldron again or Crystal/Castle, depending on conditions Mid Morning: Tatawa Besar, a favorite for its vibrant coral gardens and the possibility of spotting turtles, rays, and schools of fish. Mid Afternoon: Explore Makassar Reef, a drift-diving paradise often visited by mantas and turtles.

Morning: Early morning Trek (to beat the crowds) through Komodo Island, home to the world-famous Komodo dragons. Midday: Bonsai! Bonsai brings you everything from incredible overhangs, caves, valleys, and swim-throughs to expansive coral gardens and a resting spots for adult and baby sharks. Afternoon: Explore diving at Pengah or one of the many sites dotted around this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evening: Night Dive at Wainilu. Discover the small and strange creatures lurking in the darkness!

Morning: Jump in at Mawan, one of the main Komodo diving spots where we can find manta rays, both swimming along the reef while feeding and hanging out in the cleaning stations Midday: Dive Batu Tiga, rugged reef and big boulders offer excellent protective habitat for groupers and a myriad of other creatures. Mantas, giant trevally and other pelagics are frequently seen here. Or change to: Afternoon: Tatawa Kecil. Tatawa Kecil is probably the anthias (small colorful Serranide fish) capital of the world! Dugongs have been spotted here and manta rays are often seen on the southern side of the island Evening: Toast to an incredible adventure with like-minded scuba divers from around the globe.

Morning: Still time to squeeze in a couple more dives before we make our way back leisurely to Labuan Bajo. Afternoon: Disembark around 3 PM with unforgettable memories of Komodo’s spectacular land and sea wonders. Please note: Two dives are scheduled on the final day, so return flights should be booked for the day after disembarkation to allow for adequate surface interval before flying. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!