Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure 2026

Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure 2026

Join Bluewater Travel in August 2026 for an unforgettable Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure aboard the luxurious MSY Seahorse. Dive into the heart of Komodo National Park, where diverse marine life thrives in both vibrant coral reefs and dramatic current dives. Encounter majestic manta rays, reef sharks, and a stunning array of colorful reef fish, while exploring both the bustling northern reefs and the critter-filled southern sites. With top-notch diving facilities and up to 4 dives a day, this trip promises an exhilarating underwater journey through one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.

Why Join This Trip?

• Explore some of the most diverse marine environments in the world
• 3-4 dives per day, with a 4:1 diver-guide ratio
• FREE nitrox
• FREE daily photo workshops
• Travel aboard the MSY Seahorse, catered specifically for photographers
• 25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
• Fully refundable deposit until 18 months from departure
• Take advantage of our Flight Package

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Trip Overview

Komodo National Park is a remarkable dive destination known for its diverse marine environment. The islands are home to the famous Komodo dragon, which can be seen patrolling the beaches or from a distance. The northern coral reefs showcase a colorful mix of hard and soft corals, inhabited by anthias, wrasses, majestic angelfish, and predators like reef sharks and tunas. In the south, vibrant soft corals and a variety of critters can be found. Komodo offers a range of diving experiences, including thrilling high-voltage current dives, gentle drift dives, and colorful wall dives. Manta rays, turtles, and occasionally whale sharks can also be spotted. The area is rich in marine life, including barracudas, surgeonfishes, bumphead parrotfishes, trevallies, seahorses, frogfish, leaf fish, and scorpionfish. 

Read our Komodo trip recap.

Read our complete guide to diving in Komodo. 

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Marine Life to Photograph

When it comes to big animals, Komodo Island is renowned as one of the top destinations in the world for diving with manta rays. Most diving trips in the area include opportunities to witness these majestic creatures at one or more dive sites. Alongside manta rays, you can also expect to encounter other pelagic species such as dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, and barracudas. Komodo's waters are home to various shark species, including reef sharks such as blacktip, whitetip, and grey reef sharks. Turtles are another frequent sighting, and they can be found at many sites within the park.

Komodo National Park also offers a wealth of small critters and fascinating marine life for macro enthusiasts. Divers can expect to spot a variety of intriguing creatures, including frogfish, stargazers, spiny devilfish, leaf scorpionfish, ghost pipefish, cuttlefish, bobtail squid, garden eels, bobbit worms, and pygmy seahorses. The diversity of critters in Komodo is astounding, and you may even come across unique species like the "Ladybugs" that inhabit the area.

Diving Conditions

Water Temperatures: Water temperatures are usually moderate, but can range from 66f / 19C to 86f / 30C on the same trip. The temperature changes more based on location, than on time of the year. The north side is always warm, but the south side is often colder.

• Visibility: averages 15 - 40m (49 - 131 feet)
• Depth Range: 3 - 40m (10 - 131 feet)

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Inclusions

• Accommodation in a shared twin or double cabin.
• All meals & snacks. Drinking water, soft drinks and hot drinks
• All guided dives (minimum of 30 dives)
• Nitrox for certified divers
• Aluminium tank (12 litres), weights and belts
• Airport-boat transfers from/to the closest airport (departure and arrival).

Exclusions

• Park & Port Fees ($250 per person)
• International and domestic flights (unless specified)
• Alcoholic beverages (you can BYOB)
• Diving equipment rental
• 100 cf (15 litres) tank : 65 € / cruise
• Laundry (1 € / 2 pieces)
• Crew gratuities
• Massage
• Effective 14 February 2024, visitors coming to Bali must pay Foreign Tourists Levy of IDR 150,000/person prior to arrival in Bali. It is to be paid only one time per visit. More information: http://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/
• Travel Insurance: click here to learn more about our preferred plan 

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Trip Type

This trip is a group trip, not a photography workshop. It will be led by an experienced Bluewater trip leader who will manage the trip logistics and ensure your needs are met throughout. While this trip is designed to optimize your photography opportunities, it is not led by one of our photo instructors and so meaningful photography advice from your trip leader should not be expected.

What to expect from our Group Trips

• Meet like-minded travelers - Our Group Trips are perfect for solo travelers who enjoy meeting other divers or photographers and enjoy the support of a pre-arranged itinerary. Your trip leader will arrange group activities such as meals or game nights to ensure everyone feels part of the Bluewater family.
• Problems solved - Your trip leader will be on hand to assist with any issues you may have. From delayed or canceled flights, to lost room keys and dietary requirements. We have dealt with it all before and will ensure that your trip runs smoothly.

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About the MSY Seahorse

The MSY Seahorse is a newly-refurbished 33m (108 ft) Phinisi-style liveaboard boat, run by Wallacea Dive Cruises. 

MSY Seahorse (LEFT) & Sundeck (RIGHT)

Seahorse's Camera Room (LEFT) & Dive Deck (RIGHT)

All-inclusive meals and snacks. Hailing from a long tradition of big family homecooked meals in Spain, MSY Seahorse takes pride in offering you a delicious menu with the carefully selected & professional chef on board the Seahorse.

There are 8 cabins for up to 16 divers aboard the Seahorse, with 2 different cabin types to choose from, twin or double bed cabins.  The cabins are located across the main and lower decks. The Main Deck Cabins are equipped with two sizeable windows offering a sea view. These cabins are just one step away from the boat's spacious camera room.

Main Deck Cabin & Bathroom

Cabin 1 & Lower Deck Bathroom

View more cabin details and images.

"The crew and service was one of the best things about the Seahorse, and one of the best of any liveaboard I have been on. There is a masseuse on board and also a pastry chef. Photographers have individual cooler bags for their cameras so they are not banging against each other on the ride out to the dive site." - Tim Yeo

Read the reviews of the MSY Seahorse here.

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Itinerary

• This is a sample itinerary and number of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors
• DAY 1 - BALI (CHECK IN)
• DAY 2 - GILIS ISLANDS / 3-4 dives
• DAY 3 - MOYO & SATONDA / 3-4 dives
• DAY 4 - PULAU SANGEANG / 3-4 dives
• DAY 5 - PULAU BANTA / 3-4 dives
• DAY 6 - NORTH KOMODO / 3-4 dives
• DAY 7 - NORTH KOMODO / 3-4 dives
• DAY 8 - CENTRAL KOMODO / 3-4 dives
• DAY 9 - SOUTH KOMODO / 3-4 dives
• DAY 10 - CENTRAL KOMODO / 3-4 dives
• DAY 11 - NORTH KOMODO / 1-2 dives
• DAY 12 - LABUAN BAJO (CHECK OUT)  
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Flight Information

The trip departs from Bali on August 14.  Guests will need to fly into Denpasar (DPS) which has an international airport with multiple direct flight options from various hubs in Asia and Australia. We encourage all guests to arrive in Bali at least a day early to allow for flight and baggage delays.The boat disembarks in Labuan Bajo (LBJ). We can book your flights from LBJ back to DPS and your extension in Bali to include accommodation, diving and topside activities. We recommend guests arriving stay at the Novotel Bali Ngurah Rai Airport.

Flight Package

Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages. 

However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed. 

If you would like us to book flights, hotels, and transfers for your domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Please be advised that there is a 10% fee for this service to cover our booking and administration costs. 

Contact Us for more information.

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Payment Schedule

• Deposit: $1,000 to confirm the trip
• Payment 2: $2,000 due Aug 1, 2025
• Balance due: Feb 1, 2026

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See Also:

Komodo Dive Travel Guide 

MSY Seahorse: Amenities, Cabins, Reviews & More... 

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Want to Extend Your Trip?

We can help with that! See more of the Bali after your workshop in Bali and Komodo with Bluewater. Flying all that way merits a multi-destination vacation! There are amazing destinations nearby that offer a range of additional unique experiences. Here is an example of a package we can add on to your workshop reservation: 

*Rates are subject to change at any time; please contact us for the most updated pricing. 

5 Nights in Bali

Prices start at $1,312 per person based upon double occupancy and $2,112 per person based upon single occupancy.

Embark on a captivating journey through Bali, starting in Ubud with visits to cultural gems like Taman Ayun, Jatiluwih, Bedugul, and Tanah Lot. Explore Bali's east coast, including Kusamba Village, Goa Lawah Temple, Tenganan Village, and Tirta Gangga. Enjoy a leisure day in Ubud and a half-day tour to Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak Dance, concluding the trip in Kuta. Throughout the adventure, indulge in comfort at the luxurious Komaneka Bisma.

•  4 Nights stay in hotel in Ubud
• 1 Night stay in hotel in Kuta
• 3.5 days Bali Tour with a professional guide plus 1 free day to explore Ubud at your leisure
• All transfers and daily breakfast

Komaneka Bisma

Bisma Suite

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