Day 1: Badas/Moyo

Clear, warm water with lots of fish awaits you on the first day of diving on the seamounts off the island of Moyo. An optional village visit with a stroll to a nearby waterfall is also possible.

We arrived at Moyo Island early this morning, for our two dives along the fringing reef, near the main village. Clear, warm water with lots of fish awaits you on the seamounts off the island of Moyo.

Day 2: Saleh Bay/Balahai

The deep waters of Teluk Saleh are home to a recently discovered permanent aggregation of whale sharks. We venture into this bay because our onboard team works closely with the local villagers and fishermen, who guide us to the locations of the latest sightings. (3 dives)

Day 3: Sangeang

A very early morning departure, with destination Sangeang, a volcano whose most recent eruption was in 2014. Upon our sunrise approach, Sangeang rises majestically from the sea, emitting the occasional puff of smoke. The black sandy bottom of this site makes for spectacular diving. In places, a steady stream of gaseous sulphur bubbles up from the sand making its way towards the surface. Swimming through, you have the feeling of being in an underwater jacuzzi! We will anchor just outside the village for the night, with a night dive planned. If we arrive early enough, there is a chance to go ashore to visit the village. (3 dives)

Day 4: North Komodo National Park

We departed Sangeang Island very early in the morning with destination Banta Island, which lies just outside the park boundary. We plan two dives here on Banta’s northern coastline. During lunch we cross to enter the Komodo National Park and plan our first stop in North West Komodo. Our afternoon and night dive will be in this bay. We anchor here for the night. (4 dives)

Day 5: South Komodo National Park

This morning we moved to the extreme southern end of Komodo Island to our dive site, Manta Alley. This area typically has much cooler temperatures with nutrient rich waters, perfect for Mantas! After our two dives here, we enjoy lunch as the boat moves to southern Rinca to an area known as Nusa Kode. With the towering cliff walls surrounding all sides, the landscape in this remote destination is breath-taking. The resident dragon population likes to sun themselves on the beach from time to time. Catch a glimpse of these prehistoric animals from the safety of Adelaar’s main deck. After the sun sets, we prepare for a night dive, and then a late dinner. (4 dives)

Day 6: East Komodo National Park

After our morning dive, we visited the island of Rinca to spot some of the terrestrial wildlife found in the park – with the Komodo dragons as highlights. We moved to Kalong to anchor for the night. At sunset, the skies are filled with fruit bats taking flight to the mainland for their nightly feed. (1 dive, dragon walk)

Day 7: Labuan Bajo

After breakfast it is time to disembark and to say goodbye - until the next time

(Itinerary may vary depending on weather and sea conditions)

Komodo & Whale Sharks