Embark on a thrilling 8-day liveaboard journey aboard the Damai I from December 15th to 22nd, 2025. Explore the unique microenvironment of Alor, where currents from the Indian and Pacific oceans fuel rich marine biodiversity, then dive into the legendary Komodo National Park—home to prehistoric Komodo dragons and world-class reefs. Experience action-packed dives, stunning underwater landscapes, and breathtaking island scenery while enjoying deluxe comfort, gourmet dining, and expert dive guides. Don’t miss this chance to witness one of Indonesia’s most spectacular dive destinations.
Price
- USD 3,584 per person, instead of
USD 4,480 - Special Offer: 1 free spot for every 3 paying guests
- Complimentary Nitrox, Diving Gear rental, Laundry, and Spa Treatment
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Maumere
Guests will arrive in Maumere and have time to get comfortable on the boat. We will depart once we have settled on the boat, and head towards the island of Pomona for a checkup dive:
Slopping reefs, combination of sand and corals, chances to see pygmies in the numerous fans that we will find along these easy dives.
No. of Dives: 1
Day 2: Batu Boga
A big surprise for this last day of diving. Great corals, great sea fans, lots of schooling grunts and snappers, turtles, and quite av few black tip. Without a doubt, a world class diving site.
No. of Dives: 2
Day 3: Sebolan Kecil
The last day in the park, easy nice slopes, healthy corals and the possibility of encounter with eagle rays that tent to hover close to the reef. After two dives, it is time to get ready for a long crossing along the island of Flores. Time to look to relax, lay in the sun deck, and remember that in the end, we are on holidays and resting should be part of it.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 4: Central Komodo & Wainilu
Back to the middle of the channel to dive the Signature site of Batu Bolong; the ‘Rock with the Hole’. This is a beautiful reef dive with plenty of fish, turtles and passing pelagics. Just beside on the current rich Karang Makassar is an excellent drift dive with manta cleaning action.
For a macro afternoon head to the small island of Wainilu on the north coast of Rinca. Diving along the sand slope in front of the beach should prove an excellent opportunity for critter hunting and some unusual nudibranchs.
This is the gateway to enjoy a walk in the park to view the prehistoric Komodo dragon. You may also see monkeys, water buffalo and wild boar or just enjoy the panoramic views over the park.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 5: Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay has a variety of Signature sites; the world famous pinnacle of Cannibal Rock has excellent schooling fish action but certainly plenty of macro to discover; The black sand slope of Torpedo Alley has some interesting macro opportunities especially for the night dive; and Yellow Wall is a vertical wall covered in yellow softcorals and yellow crinoids.
Even the anchorage is exciting with Komodo dragons prowling up and down the beach; wild boars feeding from the shoreline; flying Brahminy Kites and White Bellied Sea Eagles; deer swimming in the sea; monkeys climbing the trees.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 6: Langkoi & Padar
On the southern tip of the island of Komodo the Signature site of Manta Alley has some of the best schooling fish in the south. Although the water may be chilly the potential for manta action is closely followed by sharks, napolean wrasse, humphead parrotfish, sweetlips and turtles.
The island of Padar has the dive site of Pillarsteen with its dramatic seascapes of caves and swim throughs along the vertical wall. The pinnacles at the 3 Sisters rise beautifully from the white sand bottom and are covered in colourful reef fish and the elusive frogfish.
No. of Dives: 4
Day 7: Gili Lawa Laut
For some of the best schooling fish action in Komodo we will head to the north of the park and dive on two seamounts called Crystal Rock and Castle Rock. Keep you eyes open for cruising sharks amongst the clouds of schooling fish.
No. of Dives: 2
Day 8: Disembark
Disembembark at Labuan Bajo harbour
Inclusions
- Room & board with all meals served fresh
- Free flow of soft drinks & beer
- 1 return airport/hotel transfer to the boat (within 15 km radius from embarkation/disembarkation port on first and last day)
- 1 complimentary wine per person, per night
- Unlimited dives (as requested and weather permitting) including tank, 21% oxygen air fills, weight, weight belt, and SMB if needed
- Additional inclusions as stated on your invoice
Exclusions
- All vessel port and harbour fees
- Dive/snorkel gear rental
- National Park/maritime area entrance fees
- Travel/trip insurance (highly recommended; Damai’s cancellation policy applies)
- Mandatory dive insurance (proof required during registration; no insurance, no diving)
- Crew tips/gratuities
- All travel costs before and after boarding (international/domestic flights, hotels, car transfers except for 1 return transfer within 10 km radius)
- Personal purchases onboard or during land tours
