DAY I

Arrive on board the Duyung at approx 11.30 am. You will be welcomed aboard with a refreshing cool drink and cold towels. After a boat orientation and safety briefing, the Duyung will leave Labuan Bajo at midday for the Komodo National Park. En route Vovo 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.

DAY 2 Full dive day

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. Afterwards return to the Duyung 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 3 Full dive day

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 Balong, 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 Duyung 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 4 Half day diving

Two dives will be made in the morning; Batu Balong is a favourite location along with Castle Rock. During the afternoon a shore excursion to Rinja 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 5

Early morning departure from the Komodo National Park and a spectacular sunrise cruise back to Labuan Bajo. Arriving around 8.30 am when a leisurely breakfast will be served. After time for packing, transfers to the local airport will be arranged.

For more detailed descriptions of the many dive sites in the Komodo National Park please log onto www.komodonationalpark.org


N.B.
Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to this itinerary it is subject to change without notice due to sea and weather conditions, availability of safe anchorage, government regulations and other factors beyond the company's control. The cruise director and captain of the KLM Duyung will adjust the program accordingly in the best interest of all.