Ombak Biru

DIVE OVERVIEW

• Known for colorful coral reefs and abundant marine life
• All dives from tender
• 5 mm wetsuit with hood and reef hook recommended
• Water temperatures can vary greatly within the park ranging from a low of 72F (22C) in the south to a high of 84F (29C) in the northern region

Komodo Deep South (7 Nights)

The boat embarks and disembarks at Labuan Bajo, Flores and the entire cruise is focused on diving South Komodo National Park where we will cover Padar Island, Langkoi, Horseshoe Bay, South West Flores, Mota Island and the Mola Straits (The channel between Rinca Island and Flores). This is only possible in the 1st quarter of the year during the North West Monsoon). Mota Island and Mola Straits are only available in this itinerary only. There will be the walk on Rinca Island to see the Komodo Dragons.

Highlights of the itinerary: Manta rays and occasional Molas in Langkoi, excellent macro life, schooling fishes such as jacks, bumphead wrasses, excellent soft coral growth, torpedo rays, sea apples in Mota Island, the Dragon Walk.

DIVE OVERVIEW

• Known for colorful coral reefs and abundant marine life
• All dives from tender
• 5 mm wetsuit with hood and reef hook recommended
• Water temperatures can vary greatly within the park ranging from a low of 72F (22C) in the south to a high of 84F (29C) in the northern region

Komodo National Park (10 Nights)

The boat embarks and disembarks in Labuan Bajo. For this itinerary, the whole of Komodo National Park including Banta Island will be covered. Diving activities will primarily be concentrated in Sape Straits (The straits separating Komodo and Rinca Island). Bima Bay and Sangeang Volcano in East Sumbawa will not be covered in this itinerary. There will be hiking in Gili Lawa Darat and also the walk on Rinca Island to see the Komodo Dragons.

Highlights of the itinerary: Manta rays in Makassar Reef & Manta Alley, variety of beautiful soft corals, schooling fishes such as Jacks, fusiliers, Eagle Rays, Napoleon and Bumphead wrasses, Oriental Sweet Lips, black tip sharks, nurse sharks, Oceanic White Tip Sharks, Dolphins, good macro life, The Dragon Walk.

DIVE OVERVIEW

• Known for colorful coral reefs and abundant marine life
• All dives from tender
• 5 mm wetsuit with hood and reef hook recommended
• Water temperatures can vary greatly within the park ranging from a low of 72F (22C) in the south to a high of 84F (29C) in the northern region

Komodo National Park, East Sumbawa

The boat embarks and disembarks from Labuan Bajo. The boat will sail west towards Bima Bay in East Sumbawa, covering Sangeang Volcano, Banta Island and North Komodo National Park up to Padar Island in Sape Straits. The south side of Komodo National Park including Langkoi and Horseshoe Bay will not be covered in this itinerary. There will be hiking in Gili Lawa Darat and also the walk on Rinca Island to see the Komodo Dragons. There will also be a visit to Bonto Village in Sangeang.

Highlights of the itinerary: Schooling Angel Fish, Octopus, excellent macro life, excellent wall completely covered with soft corals, Stargazers, bubbling reef, Oriental Sweet Lips, turtles, Ghost Pipefish, cuttlefish, Oceanic white tip and black tip sharks, eagle rays, manta rays, schooling fusiliers, Napolean wrasse, The Dragon Walk, bubbling reef in Sangeang Volcano, Bonto Village Visit.

DIVE OVERVIEW

• Known for colorful coral reefs and abundant marine life
• All dives from tender
• 5 mm wetsuit with hood and reef hook recommended
• Water temperatures can vary greatly within the park ranging from a low of 72F (22C) in the south to a high of 84F (29C) in the northern region

Forgotten Islands (11 Nights)

Adventure, unknown dive sites, spectacular scenery off the beaten track.... this is The Forgotten Islands. The Forgotten Islands are part of Indonesias south Maluku province, a region located at the extreme southeastern boundary of the country and less than 200 nautical miles from the northern tip of Australia.

These cruises concentrate on the most unexplored regions of the country and will start or finish in either Maumere, on the north coastline of east Flores or at Saumlaki on Jamdena, the largest island of the Tanimbar group.

These itineraries will give guests the opportunity to dive some of the fabulous sites of East Nusa Tenggara around Lembata, Pantar and Alor during the cruise as well as exploring the fascinating reefs, walls and topside scenery of the islands further east, the mysterious and rarely visited Forgotten Islands.