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Komodo offers a liveaboard with character and comfort located in the very heart
of Komodo National Park 
DiveKomodo runs a first class liveaboard motorised sailing vessel. It is permanently
based in the Komodo region of Indonesia at Labuanbajo on the island of Flores.
Join DiveKomodo for an unforgettable adventure, diving and exploring the spectacular
environment of the Komodo World Heritage area. As well as the fantastic diving,
discover the unique culture of the region, the magnificent landscape, the fishermen
selling pearls from flimsy canoes, the deserted pink sand beaches, calm waters,
and of course the dragons ever present in the surrounding mountains.
Komodo Island & Marine Park
Komodo is situated 200 nautical miles east of Bali between the islands of Flores
and Sumbawa. Komodo's symbol of international fame is the Komodo dragon -the world's
largest living Lizard. Indonesia declared the area a National Park in 1980, and
in 1992 Komodo was declared a World Heritage Site. It covers 239,000 Hectares
including 75,000 Hectares of land on 4 major and numerous minor islands.
Komodo
is unique because it offers two totally different marine environments. In the
north you experience the warm clear waters that flow from the Flores and Banda
Seas. Here, the hard coral reefs are extensive and in pristine condition. To the
south, you encounter cooler waters that flow from deep in the Indian Ocean. It
is not unusual to encounter whales, whale sharks, mantas, sunfish and other planktonic
feeders during dives on the southern sites. Upwellings, caused by deep ocean currents
colliding with the continental shelf force an endless supply of planktonic food
towards the surface resulting in rich coral gardens and an exceptional quantity
of marine life. The confluence of these two distinct marine ecospheres is responsible
for the remarkable diversity found in the waters of Komodo.
 This
region is generally undocumented and remains largely unexplored and exciting new
dive sites are constantly being discovered.
Riding the waterways are endless
schools of pelagic fish, manta rays, whales, dolphins, even the occasional dugong.
Below, the seabed is covered with a thick carpet of florescent corals and marine
invertebrates - an underwater photographers paradise. The seas surrounding the
park boil with feeding fish and marine mammals.
An estimated 900-1,000 fish
species make Komodo National Park one of the world's richest fish habitats.
A total of 253 scleractinian (reef building) coral species reside within the Park
and at nearby Banta Island. The KNP area supports a particularly high abundance
of Tubipora musica (organ pipe coral), which make up some of the distinctly pink
coral sand beaches. Water temperature varies between 20 - 28 Degrees Celcius (68-85
°F) , cooler water is experienced on the southern (Indian Ocean) sites.
Visibility range is 10 - 50M year round with traditionally clearer water on northern
sites.
Itinerary
Every week Dive Komodo operates 6day/5night liveaboard excursions on a Sunday
to Friday basis.
The vessel is based at Labuanbajo on the island of Flores
- a 2 hour domestic flight from Bali, this means that your cruise starts &
finishes right in the heart of Komodo. Clients need to be at Denpasar domestic
airport by 8am on the scheduled day of departure. Arrival into Bali is usually
required the day prior to our scheduled departure. Return flights get back to
Bali at about 3pm. The itinerary itself incorporates the very best of the remote
North & South Komodo dive sites in areas such as Pink Sand Beach, South Rinca,
Nusa Kode & Padar. View
detailed itinerary (.pdf) - click here The
Vessel   
Divers
familiar with the very popular Evening Star will be happy to know that DiveKomodo
are now operating a new Vessel. Of a similar scale to, she offers much improved
comfort and accomodation levels for guests. At 37 metres (123ft) in length DiveKomodo
offers a high level of spacious airconditioned comfort. A spacious main-deck complete
with salon, dining room & lounge area compliments the large and comfortable
outdoor dining and sundeck areas. The best of both worlds for sailing and cruising
the Indonesian Archipelago. Despite additional capacity the prefered maximum of
12 passengers are serviced by 14 crew members.
Cruising at a comfortable 8
knots, DiveKomodo has the speed and range to take you anywhere in Indonesia. Equiped
with all the required safety, communications and navigation equipment, guests
are only as far from the rest of the world as they choose to be.
Diving Services
Twin 9 cfm compressors ensure that air fills are
quickly and easily available. Plenty of 220 volt power outlets for battery recharge
and universal adaptors are available on board. Rental gear is available on board,
but divers need to bring their own mask. wetsuit & fins. There are large fresh
water rinse bins for cameras. View
detailed itinerary (.pdf) - click here
2007 Per Person Prices
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5 Nights standard itinerary
(Sunday-Friday)
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Deluxe Double/twin share cabins
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US$305
per person per night
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| Additional
fees: |
| Port
clearance fees |
US$100 |
| Non-divers
discount | Contact
us | | Inclusions:
- Return
flights between Denpasar & Labuan Bajo
- Transfers
between Labuan Bajo Airport & the vessel
- Daily
laundry service, use of bathrobes
- All
meals & snacks on board
- All
offered dives
- Use
of tenders for shore trips
- Use
of aluminum cylinders, weights, weight belts
Not
included : - Bottled/canned
soft drinks & alcohol
- National
Park Entry Fees & crew gratuities
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Independent
