Capoeng

If you’re looking for a simple, laid-back boat to explore the underwater world of Komodo, Capoeng Liveaboard might be just what you need. Designed with divers in mind, Capoeng is all about comfort and functionality without losing its charm. The boat features two shared bunk-bed cabins, one twin cabin, and a cozy dorm-style room, perfect for solo travelers or small groups. Each bed has its own night light and charging point, and the shared bathroom comes with a western toilet and a wet-room style shower.

Life on board is social. Between dives there are beanbags on the open deck and a shaded top deck above. Meals are cooked on board and served family-style at a shared table.

Cabins

Capoeng has four cabins. The Manta Cabin is fan-cooled and sits on the top deck, for two guests, with ocean views and sea breeze rather than air conditioning. On the main deck, the Black Tip and White Tip Cabins are air-conditioned with 2-share bunk beds, which suits friends or solo travellers pairing up. The Octopus Cabin on the lower deck takes 2 to 3 guests and has AC, with more floor space.

Itinerary: 3 Days / 2 Nights Komodo Highlights

Day 1, Northern Wonders

We’ll meet at the dive shop at 08:30 AM before boarding the boat and heading north into Komodo National Park.

Today’s dives include Castle Rock and Crystal Rock, two of the best-known sites in the park. Expect fast currents, schooling fish, giant trevally and reef sharks. When it is calm, the coral-covered walls are worth the dive on their own.

We anchor near Pulau Bugis for the night, a quiet beach you can walk along.

Day 2, From Adrenaline to Aquarium

The day starts with a drift dive at Shotgun, where strong currents create a thrilling underwater ride. This site often attracts eagle rays, reef sharks, and occasionally mantas.

Next, we head to Batu Bolong, one of Komodo’s most colorful and fish-packed reefs, often compared to an underwater aquarium.

The final dive of the day is at Tatawa Besar, an easy drift over soft corals, sponges and reef fish. At sunset, hundreds of bats leave the mangroves.

Day 3, Manta Encounters and Komodo Dragons

We start the day at Manta Point (Makasar Reef), drifting through channels where manta rays often gather at cleaning stations. Other sightings might include parrotfish, eagle rays, and bamboo sharks.

The last dive is at Tatawa Kecil, a small island with dense coral and schooling fusiliers, trevally and snapper.

Before heading back, we’ll stop at Komodo Island for a short trek to see the famous Komodo Dragons in the wild, guided by local rangers.

Total Dives: 7