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KOMODO DIVING
LIVEABOARD
05 Days 04 Nights
Sample Itinerary:
DAY I
Arrive on board the Duyung
at approx 11.30 am. You will be w elcomed
aboard with a refreshing cool drink and cold towels.
After a boat orientation and safety briefing, the Duyung
will leave Labuan Bajo at midday for the Komodo National
Park. En route Vovo will discuss with you the itinerary
for your dive cruise. Our first dive location is the
Mini wall on the island of Sabayor to carry out a check
out dive. The overnight anchorage will be in a secluded
and calm bay in the North of Komodo, where a twilight
dive can be made.
DAY 2 Full dive day
Your first dive of the day
will be made at Castle Rock. Castle Rock is a sea mount
with its pinnacle 5 metres below the surface, dropping
down to an area called the platform at approx 32 metres.
This site is alive with marine life; it is possible to
see eagle rays cruising by, large shoals of jacks, giant
travallies, and fusiliers. Sharks are common on this
site and the ocean is full of overlapping clouds of
fish. The coral here is in an excellent condition. What
a wonderful way to start the day. Afterwards return to
the Duyung for your well earned breakfast.
After appropriate surface
intervals up to 3 more dives can be made. Sites may
include the Cauldron, Crystal Boomi, Lighthouse and the
Passage.
DAY 3 Full dive day
Having spent the night
anchored on the sheltered Cauldron mooring, we will
begin our diving day (currents permitting) on the
exciting and exhilarating dive site of Batu Balong, this
is truly “world-class” diving. Pristine coral, superb
fish life, large numbers of white tip reef sharks can be
seen along with large Napoleon wrasse. Generally the
visibility is excellent. On the way back to the Duyung
we will spend sometime looking for manta’s (if found it
will be possible to snorkel with them).
Other dive sites that may be
dived today include Tatawa Kecil and the Makassar manta
feeding station.
DAY 4 Half day
diving
Two dives will be made in
the morning; Batu Balong is a favourite location along
with Castle Rock. During the afternoon a shore excursion
to Rinja island will be made, guests can take a guided
walk to explore the island and see the iconic Komodo
dragon along with many other animals, such as buffalo,
wild boar and deer.
DAY 5
Early morning departure from
the Komodo National Park and a spectacular sunrise
cruise back to Labuan Bajo. Arriving around 8.30 am when
a leisurely breakfast will be served. After time for
packing, transfers to the local airport will be
arranged.
N.B.
Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to this
itinerary it is subject to change without notice due to
sea and weather conditions, availability of safe
anchorage, government regulations and other factors
beyond the company's control. The cruise director and
captain of the KLM Duyung will adjust the program
accordingly in the best interest of all.
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