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Komodo Dancer
offers cruising the Komodo Island region in comfort and style !
Komodo Dancer is a proud member of the Peter Hughes worldwide fleet
of top quality liveaboard vessels. Based in Bali, she explores the
abundant waters in and around the unique Komodo & Flores Island
region. Vibrant local cultures, Komodo Dragons, colorful coral reefs,
abundant marine life coupled with superior accommodations make Indonesia
and the Komodo Dancer your next stop in diving adventure.
 Komodo
Island & Marine Park
Officially
declared a World Heritage Site in 1991, the Komodo Marine Park encompasses
132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected
zones on the planet. The number and variety of islands which include
Rinca, Padar, Komodo and several smaller isles, combined with current,
wave action and wind exposure, result in an incredible variety of
coastal and marine habitats. These legendary islands are the only
habitat and home where the Komodo Dragons still live and roam freely.
The Komodo Dragons are survivors of the prehistoric carnivores that
thrived in tropical Asia some 100 million years ago.
Wild eroded mountains and deserted bays with fine pink and white
sand beaches and spectacular underwater world dominate these secluded
islands..
The
water's surrounding Komodo play host to an immense range of underwater
environments - reef walls, seamounts, rocky outcrops, and pristine
coral-reefs.
Sustainable fishing practices and eco tourism are prevelent in the
this region and there are few signs of reef destruction. Being so
close to land at most times means there are plenty of opportunities
to interact with the traditional seafaring locals.
Visiblity is clear, waters warm and the density of divers is minimal.
Alor
Island
The
Alor Island regency, in the far East of Indonesia, comprises of
two main islands Pantar and Alor, as well as a number of smaller
isles. The undeveloped Alor regency is home to just 2 percent of
Indonesia's population. The Alor Straight is one Indonesia's best
kept secrets and a first class, undiscovered scuba diving region.
The
water's surrounding the Alor regency are extremely rich with varied
reef profiles; walls, seamounts, rocky outcrops, and pristine coral-reefs.
The secret dive site in the Kalibahi Bay is home to harliquin shrimp,
sea horses, ghostpipe fish, wonderpus, mimic octupus and hairy frogfish.
Sustainable
fishing practices and eco tourism are prevelent in the Alor Island
region and there are no signs of reef destruction. Opportunities
abound to interact with the locals on the various island who are
a traditional seafaring people. Visiblity is clear, waters warm
and the density of divers is minimal, Alor is perfect tropical scuba
diving.
Itinerary
Throughout the
year Komodo
Dancer runs 10 night cruises from/to Benoa, Bali to Komodo or visa
versa. Some excursions are from/to Maumere, this cruise is the Alor
Island Cruise. Dive regions
visited include Satonda, Gilli Butu, Nusa Kode, Langkoi & Batu
Moncho.
The
Vessel
The
Komodo Dancer is a traditionally crafted, two masted wooden motorised
schooner, stretching 30 metres long and 9 metres wide she has 3
spacious decks and accommodates 14 adventurous divers. Outdoor seafood
& meat barbeques on the bridge deck are a highlight of the voyage
as are the tantalizing desserts after each evening meal.
Accommodation/Deckplan
On
board there are a total of 7 double/twin occupancy 7 staterooms
in total. 2 stateroom cabins are located on the Bridge Deck, each
with panoramic windows, the remaining cabins are located on the
lower deck, all cabins have individual air-conditioning plus an
en-suite bathroom with ample hot & cold water. All cabins are
paneled with teak wood and furnished with quality wall hangings
and artifacts from throughout the Indonesian Archipelago.
Owner's Suite (1)
Lido Deck - Queen bed with picture window, mirrored wardrobe, bathrobes,
hairdryer, toiletries, fresh bath towels daily (or as requested),
independent AC units, private head and shower facilities, wash basin.
The Main Deck features thecomfortable Dining Salon
and spacious Dive Deck with Camera Table, Galley, Photo Lab and
Boatique.
Dolphin
Deck
Deluxe
Staterooms (2,3) - Queen bed,
mirrored wardrobe, bathrobes, hairdryer, toiletries, fresh bath
towels daily (or as requested), independent AC units, private head
and shower facilities, wash basin.
Twin Staterooms (4,5,6,7)
Dolphin Deck - Two twin bunk beds (European size: 90cm wide and
210 cm long) mirrored wardrobe, bathrobes, hairdryer, toiletries,
fresh bath towels daily (or as requested), independent AC units,
private head and shower facilities, wash basin.
Diving Services
Very
nearly all of the dives from the Komodo Dancer are carried out with
the use of two tenders. The twin tenders are specially designed
to take local conditions into consideration - each 6 meters long
and 2.5 meters wide and are powered by two 40 hp Yamaha outboards.
They have electric starters and are driven from the front leaving
most of the interior free for divers. Each craft has its own Oxygen
Unit, VHF Radio, Camera Area, Shot Line, Stern Line, Electric Bilge
Pumps etc etc. There will be one Divemaster per tender as well as
a driver and an assistant. 
NITROX fills are available on board for NITROX certified divers
along with certification courses for divers who would like to learn
on board and then enjoy the benefits of NITROX for the rest of the
trip !
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