Shenron
The Shenron runs affordable dive trips in Komodo and Alor. She has four double cabins, each with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and a large window.
The engine room is soundproofed from the cabins. Nitrox is available for longer dives, and the dive team is experienced in both regions.
The Cabins
Upper Deck Cabin
The Upper Deck Cabins are 17 m², with air conditioning, international plugs, hotel-quality beds and wide sea views.
Main Deck Cabin
The Main Deck Cabins are 12 m², with a private bathroom, air conditioning, international plugs and hotel-quality beds.
Itineraries
Komodo Diving Liveaboard Itineraries
- Komodo’s Centra Expedition 3D2N
- Komodo Discovery: Central & North 5D4N
- Komodo Discovery: North & Banta 6D5N
- Komodo Grand Tour: Central Padar & Banta 7D6N
- South Komodo & Padar Adventure 4D3N
- South Komodo Exploler: Hidden Winter Gem 5D4N
- Southern Komodo & Padar Adventure 7D6N
Alor Diving Liveaboard Itineraries
- Alor Exploration: Abyss & Reefs 7D6N
- Alor to Maumere: Coastal Treasures 7D6N
- Alor Adventure: Abyss & Reefs 10D9N
- Alor to Komodo: Epic Crossing 15D14N
What’s Included
- Transfers in/out in Labuan Bajo
- Cabins & Living Spaces
- All Meals & Snacks
- Mineral water, coffee / tea
- Dive Guides
- Tanks and weights
- Safety & Medical Supplies
What’s Excluded
- Domestic / international flights
- Diving equipment rental: full set EUR 35 per day (BCD, regulator, 3 or 5 mm wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel, dive computer and torch), single items from EUR 8 per day, 15 L tank EUR 75 per trip
- Travel and diving insurance
- Scuba diving courses
- Alcohol
- Tips for crew and guides
- National Park Fees
Where you’ll sleep
The Cabins
Cabins aboard Shenron liveaboard
Main Deck Cabin
2 guests
Cozy 12 m² cabin on the main deck with a private en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, international plugs, and plush hotel-quality beds for a restful stay.
Shared Dorm
2 guests
Upper Deck Cabin
2 guests
Spacious 17 m² cabin on the upper deck with sweeping ocean views, hotel-quality beds, air conditioning, and en-suite bathroom — a peaceful retreat after a day of diving.
Destination
Itineraries
Itineraries aboard Shenron liveaboard
Central & North Komodo
Embark: Labuan Bajo · Disembark: Labuan Bajo
Day 1 | First Dives & Into Central Komodo
The expedition begins in Labuan Bajo, where the Shenron team welcomes you before boarding and departure into Komodo National Park. As the coastline fades behind you, the trip quickly settles into its rhythm: relaxed cruising, open sea, and the first glimpses of the islands that define one of the world’s most iconic diving destinations.
The opening dive is typically at Sebayur Kecil or Siaba, depending on conditions. Used as a check dive, it offers a gentle introduction to Komodo’s waters — healthy coral slopes, mild currents, and abundant reef life. The second dive moves deeper into Central Komodo, often toward sites such as Tatawa or Mawan, where the reefs become more vibrant and the marine life more dynamic.
If conditions allow, the day may end with a night dive, either around Siaba Island or further north, adding a completely different atmosphere to the trip. Under torchlight, Komodo reveals another side of itself: hunting trevallies, sleeping parrotfish, crustaceans, and the slower, more mysterious life of the reef after dark.
By evening, the boat anchors in a calm bay inside the park, and the first night on board begins.
2 dives + optional night dive — Check dive and first immersion into Central Komodo
- Night Dive
Day 2 | Batu Bolong, Mantas & Komodo Dragons
The second day brings together the most iconic elements of the Komodo experience, both above and below the surface.
The morning usually begins at Batu Bolong, widely considered one of the finest dive sites in the park. Rising dramatically from deep water, this exposed pinnacle is covered in dense hard and soft corals and surrounded by an extraordinary concentration of life — schools of surgeonfish, snapper, fusiliers, giant trevally, and reef sharks patrolling the blue. It is one of those rare dives where every direction feels alive.
The second dive heads to Manta Point, where reef mantas gather over the wide rubble plateau and move between cleaning stations in the current. It is one of the signature moments of diving Komodo and, for many guests, one of the defining memories of the trip.
In the afternoon, the expedition shifts ashore for a ranger-guided trek on Komodo Island, offering the chance to observe the Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Back on board, the day slows into golden light, calm anchorage, and the atmosphere that makes liveaboard travel so memorable.
If conditions and timing permit, the evening may include a second night dive, often around Pink Beach, where the reef takes on an entirely different character after dark — quieter, stranger, and full of hidden detail.
2 dives + Komodo dragon trek + optional night dive
- Komodo Trekking
- Night dive
Day 3 | Northern Komodo Finale & Return to Labuan Bajo
The final day is all about ending strong. Depending on weather, currents, and sea state, the route heads toward North Komodo for the most exhilarating dives of the trip.
If conditions allow, sites such as Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, or The Cauldron become the grand finale. These are the dives that define northern Komodo: current-swept pinnacles, dense schools of fish, hunting trevallies, reef sharks, and the raw pelagic energy that has made this region famous worldwide. Visibility is often excellent, and the sense of movement in the water is constant.
When northern conditions are not ideal, the guides may adapt the route toward Padar or another protected zone, always prioritising the best possible diving for the group rather than following a fixed schedule. That flexibility is part of what makes the expedition feel curated rather than routine.
After the final dives, lunch is served on board during the return cruise to Labuan Bajo. Arrival is usually in the late afternoon, with the trip ending around 5:30 PM.
Final dives in North Komodo or the best alternative route, followed by return cruise to Labuan Bajo
Included
- Accommodation in Selected Cabin
- Full Board Meals & Snacks
- Tea, Coffee & Water
- Experienced & Certified PADI Dive Guides
- Tanks & Weights ( Air or Nitrox if certified)
- Towels & Bed Linen
- Ecofriendly Sunscreen, Shampoo & Soap
Not included
- International & Domestic Flights
- Travel & Dive Insurance
- Alcoholic Beverages & Soda
- Dive Equipment Rental
- Crew gratuities
- Any addons
Komodo Discovery
Embark: Labuan Bajo · Disembark: Labuan Bajo
Day 1 | First Dives & Into the Park
The expedition begins with a smooth transition from Labuan Bajo into the waters of Komodo National Park. After boarding Shenron and settling into your cabin, the boat cruises toward the first dive sites of the trip.
The opening dive is usually Sebayur Kecil, used as a check dive to ease the group into the conditions. Sheltered and full of life, it offers healthy coral cover, mild currents, and the perfect introduction to Komodo’s underwater world. The second dive takes place further into the park, often in the Central Komodo area or around Padar, depending on sea conditions and the seasonal route. By the end of the afternoon, the rhythm of life on board is already set: dive, eat, rest, repeat.
As the light softens, the boat anchors in a calm bay for dinner and the first night under the stars.
2 dives — Check dive and first immersion into the park
Day 2 | Padar Island or Deep South (Seasonal)
Today’s route depends on the season and conditions. Your guides choose the option that delivers the strongest diving and the most rewarding overall experience for the group.
April – October: Padar Island & surroundings
The day begins at Three Sisters, a trio of submerged pinnacles rising from deep water, covered in soft corals and surrounded by fusiliers, trevally, and reef sharks. After the morning dive, the group heads ashore for the Padar Island hike, climbing to the island’s iconic panoramic viewpoint overlooking its three famous bays. In the afternoon, the expedition continues with two dives at remote and rarely visited sites in the Padar area, including locations such as Pillarsteen, where steep underwater topography and vibrant reef life create a feeling of true exploration.
November – March: South Komodo & Nusa Kode
During the wet season, the route pushes deeper south into Komodo’s wildest waters. Cannibal Rock is the highlight — a volcanic seamount packed with crinoids, soft corals, and remarkable macro life, from pygmy seahorses to nudibranchs and frogfish. Yellow Wall follows with a colourful drift along a vertical reef saturated in yellow and orange soft corals. The day ends at Manta Alley, one of the park’s most dramatic manta sites, where large aggregations are often seen feeding and circling through the nutrient-rich southern channels.
3 dives + Padar hike (dry season) — or 3 dives in the deep south
- Padar Hike
Day 3 | Central Komodo, Dragons & Signature Reefs
This is a day that captures the full Komodo experience above and below the surface.
The morning begins with a ranger-guided trek to see the Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Walking through the dry savannah landscape of Komodo Island, you encounter the park’s most legendary inhabitants in the environment that made them famous.
Back on board, the focus returns to the diving. The first dive is often at Pink Beach, an easy and colourful reef where soft corals, reef fish, and occasional turtles drift above pale sand with the island’s pink shoreline visible from the surface. The second dive takes place at Manta Point, offering another opportunity to observe reef mantas as they circle through the cleaning stations. The third dive moves to one of Central Komodo’s gentler but beautiful sites — often Tatawa Besar or Siaba — where healthy reefs, soft corals, and turtles bring a slower, more relaxed rhythm to the day.
The boat anchors overnight in a protected bay, with the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy the sundeck, the scenery, and the stillness of the park at sunset.
3 dives + Komodo dragon trek
Day 4 | Final Dives & Return to Labuan Bajo
The final day is shaped around conditions, currents, and the success of the previous dives. Rather than following a rigid script, the guides choose the sites that will deliver the strongest finale for the group.
If conditions allow, the route may head toward North Komodo, where sites such as Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, or The Cauldron offer some of the most exhilarating diving in the park — current-swept pinnacles, dense schools of fish, reef sharks, and the electric energy that defines northern Komodo. If the route remains more central, the final dives may focus on iconic sites such as Batu Bolong, Mawan, or a last visit to Manta Point, depending on what the group has already experienced and where the conditions are at their best.
The final dive of the trip is completed around midday. Lunch is then served on board during the scenic cruise back to Labuan Bajo, with arrival in the early afternoon and transfer onward to your hotel or next destination.
3 dives — Final signature sites in Central or North Komodo, followed by return cruise to Labuan Bajo
