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Tour
Code : K-BYD2
7days / 6nights Live Aboard Dive Cruise from
Komodo to Gili island of Lombok
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AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE CHARTER |
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Aboard the exclusive Indonesia phinisi
ship exploring the underwater of
eastern island of Indonesia. Dive
through colorful coral and reefs
sailing from island to island,
crossing the small channel of Lesser
Sunda islands to the highlights world
heritage Komodo National Park.
Enter the original habitat of the
Komodo dragon (the biggest and largest
lizards on the earth), touch the
colorful fish diving through the coral
and reef, find an exotic experience
with the indigenous lifestyle, see the
beauty of nature, picturing the active
volcanoes and many more to discover on
sea and land
We arrange the ship depart from Benoa
harbor on relax sail to the east at
approx. 0830am. You will enjoy
leisurely sail from Bali. The first
day is spent relaxing and getting to
know the boat, setting up equipment. |
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The
corals, reefs and tropical fishes in Komodo
National park are untouched. Most interesting
points for diving in Komodo National Park are
Mantas, sharks, turtles, dolphins, dugong, many
pelagics, to the tiny pygmy seahorses,
nudibranchs, frog fish. The sites vary from
gentle easy coral slopes to heart pounding
adrenalin rides, from the warm waters of the
Flores Sea in the north to the chillier waters
down south in the Indian Ocean, the underwater
terrain is so varied with sheer cliff walls,
pinnacles, channels, sandy flat bottoms,
underwater plateaus, slopes, caves,
swim-through, all with varying colors, sizes and
types of coral both hard and soft |
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ITINERARY
Day 01 : Bali -
Labuan Bajo (West Flores)
We will meet you in Bali's airport, fly
from Bali to Labuan Bajo of West Flores.
Approximately arrive at 1130am, then
immediately transfer to Labuan Bajo
harbor aboard the sip. You will be
welcomed aboard with a refreshing cool
drink and cold towels. After a boat
orientation and safety briefing,
the ship will leave Labuan Bajo at
midday for the Komodo National Park. En
route our dive guide will discuss with
you the itinerary for your dive cruise.
Our first dive location is the mini wall
on the island of Sabayor to carry out a
check out dive. The overnight anchorage
will be in a secluded and calm bay in
the North of Komodo, where a twilight
dive can be made.
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Day 02 : Full day dive activities
Your first dive of the day will be
made at Castle Rock. Castle Rock
is a sea mount with its pinnacle 5
metres below the surface, dropping
down to an area called the
platform at approx 32 metres. This
site is alive with marine life; it
is possible to see eagle rays
cruising by, large shoals of
jacks, giant travallies, and
fusiliers. Sharks are common on
this site and the ocean is full of
overlapping clouds of fish. The
coral here is in an excellent
condition. What a wonderful way to
start the day. |
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Afterwards return to the ship for your
well earned breakfast. After appropriate
surface intervals up to 3 more dives can
be made. Sites may include the Cauldron,
Crystal Boomi, Lighthouse and the Passage
Day 03 : Full day dive activities
Having spent the night anchored on the
sheltered Cauldron mooring, we will begin
our diving day (currents permitting) on
the exciting and exhilarating dive site of
Batu Bolong, this is truly “world-class”
diving. Pristine coral, superb fish life,
large numbers of white tip reef sharks can
be seen along with large Napoleon wrasse.
Generally the visibility is excellent. On
the way back to the ship we will spend
sometime looking for manta’s (if found it
will be possible to snorkel with them).
Other dive sites that may be dived today
include Tatawa Kecil and the Makassar
manta feeding station.
Day 04 : Half Day at
Batu Bolong
Two dives will be made in the morning;
Batu Bolong is a favorit location along
with Castle Rock. During the afternoon a
shore excursion to Rinca island will be
made, guests can take a guided walk to
explore the island and see the iconic
Komodo dragon along with many other
animals, such as buffalo, wild boar and
deer
Day
05 : Komodo West Region
The
diving on this day shall
include a dive at Banta
& Sangeang Island
(other side); the first
dive will be offered
prior to breakfast.
After the second dive,
lunch will be served
while the boat moves to
Sangeang Island for a
late afternoon dive.
While you enjoy a coffee
time and the beautiful
sunset the anchor is
lifted and the boat
cruises to Moyo Island
at night.
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Day
06 : Sumbawa Island -
Gili Island
Morning
arrival at the beautiful
Moyo Island, National
Marine Reserve. After
breakfast, the first
dive will be offered
around one of the
sea-mounds on the west
part of the island.
Lunch is provided
onboard after the second
dive. The last dive will
be arranged in the late
afternoon before the
boat leaves for a
journey back to Lombok
during the sunset. |
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Day 07 : Gili Island -
Departure
The
boat arrives at 06.00 am
in Gili island of Lombok.
Breakfast is served
onboard before the crew
prepares for disembark.
You will be transferred
to your next
destination.
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C H A R T E R R A T E |
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1 - 10 Persons : US$3500/day/whole vessel
11 - 15 Persons : US$3770/day/whole vessel
16 - 22 Persons : US$4200/day/whole vessel
All cabins are en-suite with private bath
and hot/cold shower |
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BOAT USED :
ANY SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITIES |
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