Blue Lotus

This 4-day, 3-night Komodo liveaboard itinerary is designed for guests who want to experience the highlights of Komodo National Park in a short but complete journey. Combining 10-11 dives with iconic reefs, manta cleaning stations, thrilling drift dives and a land excursion to see the famous Komodo dragons, this route offers a rich introduction to one of the world’s most celebrated marine destinations.

The trip begins in Labuan Bajo with boarding, cabin check-in and a welcome from the Blue Lotus crew. The first afternoon is dedicated to easing into the diving with a check dive at Sebayur Kecil, a gentle reef ideal for getting comfortable underwater. The day continues at Siaba Besar, also known as Turtle Town, where green turtles are often seen resting and gliding among the coral.

The second day focuses on central Komodo’s most iconic sites. Mawan offers the chance to encounter graceful manta rays, turtles, reef sharks and macro life hidden in the sand. Tatawa Besar brings a colourful drift dive through soft coral gardens, schools of reef fish and the possibility of eagle rays. Batu Bolong is one of Komodo’s signature dives, a dramatic pinnacle covered in hard and soft corals, with dense fish life, giant trevally and Napoleon wrasse. An optional night dive may also be offered, revealing octopus, cuttlefish and nocturnal reef life after sunset.

On the third day, the itinerary moves towards North Komodo. Guests may experience Cauldron, also known as Shotgun, an exciting drift dive through channels rich with reef sharks, trevally and schooling fish. Castle Rock offers pelagic action around a submerged seamount, while Crystal Rock is known for its currents, coral gardens and exceptional marine life density. An optional night dive may be offered in the evening.

The final day combines relaxed morning dives near Rinca with a short land trek to see the Komodo dragons before cruising back to Labuan Bajo. Disembarkation is scheduled around 3 PM, after an unforgettable journey through Komodo’s land and sea highlights.

This 7-day, 6-night Komodo liveaboard itinerary offers a comprehensive expedition through Komodo National Park, with up to 20 dives including 3 night dives. The route adapts to seasonal conditions and explores selected sites across North and Central Komodo, combining iconic reefs, drift dives, manta encounters, night dives and land excursions.

The journey begins in Labuan Bajo before setting sail into Komodo’s waters. The first dive is a check dive at Sebayur Kecil, allowing guests to ease into the trip while enjoying the marine scenery. Later in the afternoon, guests dive at Siaba Besar, known as Turtle Town, with the chance to see turtles, coral reefs, schools of fish and other marine life.

Day two focuses on iconic dive sites. Guests begin at Batu Bolong, known for colourful coral and rich marine biodiversity. The day continues at Police Corner, described as a shallow drift dive with underwater landscapes, overhangs, caves, crevices, coral reefs and colourful fish. In the afternoon, guests dive at Manta Point for the chance to encounter manta rays. An optional night dive at Siaba Besar may also be offered in the evening.

On day three, the itinerary moves into Northern Komodo. Guests dive at Castle Rock, known in the itinerary for sharks, schools of trevally and visibility. The next dive is at Crystal Rock, with coral gardens and pelagic encounters, followed by Cauldron, also known as Shotgun, for a dynamic drift dive with underwater landscapes, corals and sharks. The day ends with a sunset hike at Gili Lawa.

Day four explores northern sites and hidden treasures. The morning begins with a drift dive at Golden Passage, ending in a shallow coral garden. Midday diving may take place at Deadman’s Reef or similar northern sites, with macro life and dramatic seascapes. In the afternoon, guests dive at The Lighthouse, described for its underwater topography, table corals and whip corals. A night dive may be offered in the evening, with the site selected according to conditions.

Day five includes an optional early morning return to Cauldron, Crystal Rock or Castle Rock, depending on conditions. The itinerary then continues to Tatawa Besar, known for coral gardens and the possibility of turtles, rays and schools of fish. In the afternoon, guests explore Makassar Reef, described as a drift-diving site often visited by mantas and turtles.

On day six, guests enjoy an early morning trek on Komodo Island to see the Komodo dragons. Diving continues at Bonsai, with overhangs, caves, valleys, swim-throughs and coral gardens. In the afternoon, guests dive at Pengah or another site selected according to conditions. The evening includes a night dive at Wainilu.

On the final morning, there is still time for a couple more dives before returning to Labuan Bajo. Disembarkation is scheduled around 3:00 PM.

This 6-day, 5-night Komodo liveaboard itinerary is designed to experience some of Komodo National Park’s most iconic dive sites, with approximately 15 dives across the route. The journey combines the drift dives of North Komodo, manta encounters in Central Komodo, colourful coral gardens, land excursions and the chance to see Komodo dragons.

The trip begins in Labuan Bajo with boarding, a welcome from the Blue Lotus crew and time to settle into the cabins. The first afternoon includes a dive at Sebayur Kecil, followed by a late afternoon dive at Siaba Besar, also known as Turtle Town.

On the second day, guests begin with a dive at Batu Bolong, looking for vibrant marine life and coral formations. The day continues at Mawan, where the itinerary highlights manta rays and diverse ecosystems, followed by Tatawa Kecil, known for vibrant colours and rich biodiversity. In the evening, guests may enjoy an optional night dive or a beach visit before crossing to the next destination in Komodo.

The third day focuses on North Komodo. The morning begins at Cauldron, also known as Shotgun, where strong currents create a drift diving experience. Midday diving takes place at Castle Rock, with schools of fish and the possibility of larger pelagic species. In the afternoon, guests dive at Crystal Rock, described for its currents, coral gardens and variety of fish species. An optional night dive may also be offered in the evening.

Day four combines land and sea adventures. Guests begin with trekking at Rinca Island to spot Komodo dragons and enjoy the views, with an optional muck dive at Wainilu for pygmy seahorses. Mid-morning diving continues at Police Corner, followed by a late afternoon dive at Manta Point to look for manta rays and other marine life. The evening is dedicated to relaxing on the beach after a day of adventure.

On day five, guests may return to Batu Bolong, if desired, before diving at Tatawa Besar and Siaba Kecil. The evening is dedicated to relaxing onboard with friends under the stars.

The final day includes two dives, with the exact sites to be confirmed for more diverse marine life, before returning to Labuan Bajo. The itinerary returns to the Lotus/Azul Komodo office at approximately 3:00 PM.

This itinerary is dynamic and flexible, adapting to weather, currents and guest preferences to offer the best possible diving experience.

This 5-day, 4-night Komodo liveaboard itinerary explores Komodo National Park through a flexible program of 12-14 dives, land excursions and some of the region’s most memorable underwater landscapes. The route combines drift dives, manta ray encounters, colourful reefs and a visit to Rinca Island to see the famous Komodo dragons.

The journey begins in Labuan Bajo with boarding at 11:00 AM, followed by time to meet the crew and settle into the cabins. The first dive takes place at Sebayur Kecil, offering an introduction to the underwater experience. Later in the afternoon, guests dive at Siaba Besar, also known as Turtle Town.

The second day focuses on reef exploration. Guests dive at Mawan, where the itinerary highlights manta rays and diverse ecosystems. The day continues at Tatawa Kecil, known in the itinerary for vibrant colours and rich biodiversity. In the evening, guests may enjoy an optional night dive or a beach visit to relax and watch the sunset before crossing to the next destination in Komodo.

On the third day, the itinerary moves to North Komodo. The morning begins at Cauldron, also known as Shotgun, where strong currents create an exciting drift diving experience. Midday diving takes place at Castle Rock, with schools of fish and the possibility of larger pelagic species. In the afternoon, guests dive at Crystal Rock, described for its exhilarating currents, coral gardens and variety of fish species. An optional night dive may also be offered in the evening.

Day four combines land and sea activities. Guests begin with trekking at Rinca Island to spot Komodo dragons and enjoy the views, with an optional muck dive at Wainilu for pygmy seahorses. Mid-morning diving continues at Police Corner, followed by a late afternoon dive at Manta Point to look for manta rays and other marine life. The evening is dedicated to relaxing on the beach after a full day of adventure.

On the final morning, there is still time for two more dives before making the way back to Labuan Bajo. Disembarkation is scheduled around 3:00 PM, ending the trip with memories of Komodo’s land and sea highlights.

This itinerary is dynamic and flexible, adapting to weather, currents and guest preferences to offer the best possible diving experience.