Destination: Indonesia
North, Central & South Komodo (2-5 nights) | From $270++/night
Dragon Dive Komodo Quick Pitch
Dragon Dive LB's Shenron is a Phinisi boat: a traditional Indonesia wooden sailing ship built in 2017. The liveaboard offers 3, 4 or 5 scuba diving day safaris to Komodo National Park, catering to a maximum of 12 guests.
Why You'll Like Dragon Dive Komodo
- Offers short cruises
- Ultra comfort at affordable price
- Full board accommodation
- 1:4 guide to diver ratio
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Accommodations - Facilities - Schedule & Rates - Dive Info & Destinations
Location
All trips depart from Labuan Bajo.
Dive Overview
There is an amazing and huge variety of fishes, breathtaking and untouched coral reefs, big fishes hunting actions, and pelagic fishes at nearly every dive site around the Komodo National park. You will also be able to observe numerous whitetip and blacktip reef sharks and with a little bit of luck, you can encounter bigger sharks like the Grey Shark and the Hammerhead Sharks!
You will be able to dive remote dive sites that daily trips can’t reach. You will discover the beauty of the South of Komodo and its legendary dive sites such as 3 sisters, and hopefully, meet the Blue Whales sometimes spotted from the boat in South Komodo!
[See: Komodo Dive Travel Guide]
Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
Dragon Dive Komodo Accommodation Overview
The boat has 2 double cabins with private bathroom and balcony situated on the upper deck, plus 4 double beds in a dorm setup with shared bathroom on the lower deck.
General Facilities
briefing cabin (L) & sundeck (R)
Dragon Dive Komodo Boat Features
- Open dining room
- Relaxing top sundeck
- Air compressors BAUER Poseidon 200 & Coltri 270
- 2 Speedboats
- New closed briefing cabin
- 2 extra outdoor desks for chill out
Food & Drinks Aboard the shenron
The amazing chef will prepare Indonesian and international cuisine, made onboard daily.
Schedule & Rates
Prices are in USD, per person and are based on the lowest priced cabin. Port and park fees are not included. Full charter is also available, contact us for details.
[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions]
Inclusions
- Meals, coffee, and snacks between dives
- Dive guides
- Excursions in Rinca
Exclusions
- Hotel or Airport transfers to Dragon Dive Komodo Labuan Bajo not included but can be arranged
- Aircraft tickets
- Visas, airport charges and extra luggage
- Cancellation, diving, travel and repatriation insurance are not included
- Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks
- Staff tips (allow 25 USD per participant)
- The reusable aluminum containers and mugs available must remain on board
- National park fee (Rp 275,000 -Mon to Saturday & Rp 350,000 – Sunday & Public Holiday)
- Komodo rangers & Trekking fees will have to paid on RINCA island directly (Rp 125,000/pax)
- Basic equipment (BCD, reg, wetsuit, mask, fins, weights, tank)
- Dive courses
Rates & Availability
For more information on the rates and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Destinations
Trip Overview
You will find an impressive and immense variety of fishes, absolutely fascinating and garnished reefs, as well as all kinds of predators such as groupers, karangs, tunas or reef sharks. From time to time pelagics such as the famous Mola Mola can be seen in the north of Komodo Park.
All this undersea life will make absolutely incredible scuba diving memories. With a little luck, you can also come across grey sharks and hammerhead sharks!
One of the main reasons for coming to Komodo is the annual abundance of Manta Rays that will daily perform ballets in front of you.
3 Days / 2 Nights 9 Dives, Central, North & Trekking Komodo Itinerary
- Day 1: 2 dives Central + Night Dive
- Day 2: Trekking in Rinca + 2 dives Central & Night Dive
- Day 3: 3 dives on North Side: Crystal Rock, Castle Rock & Cauldron
- End of Dive 2PM
4 Days / 3 nights 12 Dives, Central, South & North, rinca & Trekking padar Itinerary
- Day 1: 3 Dives & Night Dive
- Day 2: Hiking in Rinca + 2 Dives
- Day 3: Hiking in Padar + 2 dives & Night Dive
- Day 4: 3 dives on North Side: Crystal Rock, Castle rock & Cauldron
- End Of Dive 2PM
5 days / 4 Nights 15 Dives, South Komodo & Padar Itinerary
- Day 1: Departure from Labuan Bajo around 8/9:00am, 2 dives & 1 night dive
- Day 2: 3 Dives in South Rinca
- Day 3: Cruise to South Komodo (following meteo), 1 or 2 dives on Manta Alley + 1 Night Dive
- Day 4: 1 dive around South Komodo , 2 Dives in Padar (ex: Three Sisters, Pilaarsteen (Stone Pillar), Secret Garden), Trekking on Padar.
- Day 5: 1 Dive in Padar Padar, 2 dives in Central Komodo (ex: Batu Bolong & Siaba Kecil) Return to Labuan Bajo around 5/6:00 PM.
- Total of 15 dives with 2 night dives.
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Length: 24 Meters
- Width: 4.5 Meters
- Materials: Ironwood Hool & Teak wood
- Capacity: 120 Tons
- Building Year: 2017 (modified in July 2019)
- Speed: Up to 12 Knots/Hour
- Engines: 6 Cylinder Mitshubishi & 4 Cylinder backup
- Backup Electricity Battery Solar Panel 12V
- Fresh Water: 6,000 Liter
- Navigation: GPS, Compass
- Communication: VHF Radio
- Compressors: BAUER Poseidon 200 & Coltri 270
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC+8
- Local Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- Language: English, German, French, Spanish, and Indonesian
- Electricity: 220 Volt
Got Questions? Ready to Book?
Call us today at +1-310-915-6677 or email us info@bluewaterdivetravel.com
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