Komodo liveaboard safari

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Komodo Dive Center
Diving Liveaboards and Day Trips | Komodo Dive Center

Some information on our 2015 LOB trips.

Komodo is definitely one of the best diving regions worldwide and for my taste the best in Indonesia. You will not miss out on seeing sharks, mantas and all the other "big stuff". The currents are always present but when diving off a liveaboard you have way more freedom in choosing entry points and times. This means that your dives can be planned more specifically for you than off a day trip boat.

How we operate:
Here in Komodo we need to take safety very serious. Therefore we never take more than four guests on one dive guide. Also the dive crew is very experienced in the current affected waters of Komodo. Our crew will choose dive sites that are suitable for each individual diver and its experience level. This means that we do not mix beginners and advanced divers, we rather go to different entry points of the dive site. This will ensure fun and safety :)

Regarding LIVEABOARD CRUISES:
For sure the liveaboard option is better than doing just day trips. You get to see more remote dive sites and do not miss out on sunrise and sunset dives! Nothing better than a shark feeding frenzy at Castle Rock :)
Trips to Komodo and Rinca Island are included in every trip. You HAVE to see the dragons...
Other than that we can will provide romantic sunset watching and island trekking, cozy beach BBQ and free of charge night dives.

We will give you the best price for the boats, i personally guarantee that.
For you guys, our catamaran boat would be the best option for the 3N/4D and 6N/7D liveaboard cruise. It is big, comfortable and we have 5x AC cabins including 3x Double bed cabins each with private bathrooms. So you can relax in your own space and get away from the bustle of the boat.

Trip dates: Please have a look at this link and scroll down to the bottom of the page to view out calendar
Komodo Liveaboard | Komodo Dive Center

Food:
We are fortunate to have three western trained chefs on the boat who will prepare 3-4 delicious meals a day. The food will be different every day ranging from traditional Indonesian to Asian fusion to western food. Our Chef Erick is our seafood and BBQ grill specialist while Frans is the master of the Indonesian food and soups! Head Chef Dimas is the gourmet western food genius and you will not eat the same meal twice (unless of course you want too!) For breakfast we serve a-la-carte eggs, pancakes or fruit salads. Fresh German bread with Nutella, Jam and so on will be available too.
Twice a trip we will arrange a cozy sunset BBQ on some of the most pristine beaches in Flores. Spoiler alert! Last trip for example we served “Sesame-Honey crusted tuna loins and homemade pasta! Every trip our chefs will add some new ideas to their wide range of signature dishes.
Trust us; you will not lose weight on our safari trips!
We also have a fully stocked bar, with a selection of wine and spirits, for those nights you might wish to relax under the stars and enjoy a drink (or two).


Boat Specification:

Boat Name: Mastro Aldo
Owner: Valerio Accattatis in sharehold with Komodo Dive Center
Building Year: 2012
Building Year: Catamaran
Wood: Iron Wood
Shipyard: Bulukumba
Lenght : 22 mtr
Width : 8 mtr
Engine : 2 x Mitsubishi 4 cylinder
Total Deck Surface: 150 m2 (divided in 4 decks)
Generator: Isuzu 4 cylinder 10 kwh
Fresh Water: 4.000 litre
Equipment: Compass, GPS, depth-sounder, SSB radio, VHF Radio
Safety Equip. : Life raft, life jackets, lifebuoys, fire extinguisher, first aid kit.

Boat Facilities:

1x Main deck teakwood cabin at bow, double bed, en-suit bathroom
2x Main deck teakwood cabins, twin beds, en-suit bathrooms
2x Lower deck cabins, double bed, outside private bathrooms
5x AC units (LG)
Big dining room that is convertible into window lounge
Bar at dining room
6m2 stainless steel kitchen
Diving deck and compressor filling station
Sun deck at upper deck and at top deck
TV and entertainment units
On board telecommunication
WiFi hotspot (at places with reception - north and central Komodo!)
Speed boat for dive operations (Double 95HP)
2x DIVE compressors (BAUER, L&W)
10x sets of fully functional and maintained dive gear (Scubapro, Mares, Apeks)

Our Liveaboard cruises include:
· 3 daily dives plus optional night dive
· 2 dives on last day of trip
· Knowledgeable and highly experienced dive guides
· Max 4 guests per guide
· Tanks and weights
· Accommodation and 3 – 4 delicious meals plus plenty of snacks and drinks
· Unlimited water, tea, coffee and soft drinks
· Air-con
· Various sized cabins and open deck for sleeping
· Most famous dive sites of Komodo National Park
NOT included:
· Komodo National Park entrance ticket (15 USD)
· Rental diving equipment (15 USD per day for a full set of brand new equipment)
· The occasional sunset beer

The typical seven-day-cruise would look as following:
(Can be booked half week too)
Day 1: Departure and 2x day dives, 1x night dive
Day 2: 3x day dives, ISLAND EXPLORATION, 1x night dive
Day 3: 3x day dives, 1x night dive, beach BBQ
Day 4: 2x day dives, 1 DRAGON TOUR, 1x night dive
Day 5: 3x day dives, SUNSET TERKKING, 1x night dive
Day 6: 3x day dives, 1x night dive, beach BBQ
Day 7: 2x day dives, cruising back to town
There is always an option to use our surf board for skurfing (surfing behind a speed boat) or just paddling around. And of course you can always snorkel in-between the dives!

Also please have a look at our YouTube channel and BEST OF video section. There you can get an impression about diving in Komodo with the KDC crew :wink:
Diving in Komodo (Dolphin, shark and manta ray footage) - YouTube

If you are interested and/or need more information on our upcoming trips, then please contact us via email or WhatsApp.

Kind regards,

Moritz Drabusenigg
info@komododivecenter.com
WhatsApp +62081236303644

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Do you have your rates posted on your site? I couldn't find them ...

And what is your itinerary? Do you dive the South? Can you do a ten- or eleven-day North/South trip in season?
 
Hello Highdesert,

Yes, we are currently arranging new pricing for the 2015 and 2016 season due to the change of the Komodo National Park tickets.

Our prices would be:
3N/4D for 800 USD per person
6N/7D for 1500 USD per person

Our Liveaboard cruises include:
· 3 daily dives plus optional night dive
· 2 dives on last day of trip
· Knowledgeable and highly experienced dive guides
· Max 4 guests per guide
· Tanks and weights
· Accommodation and 3 – 4 delicious meals plus plenty of snacks and drinks
· Unlimited water, tea, coffee and soft drinks
· Air-con
· Various sized cabins and open deck for sleeping
· Most famous dive sites of Komodo National Park

On request we can arrange 10/11 day safaris as well and can include the dive sites around Gili Banta and Batu Moncor.
The south we only dive in the proper season, usually around October to March when the weather is good and the sea is calm.
During the summer moth the south is not accessible at all!

Hope that could help.

Cheers,

Moritz

---------- Post added July 2nd, 2015 at 05:35 PM ----------

for any further information please do not hesitate to send us a mail to: info@komododivecenter.com
 
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Q: Does the boat switch off engines by 6pm?
Q: Are the toilets separate or attached? (I cant risk smelly toilets)
Q: How dry can we stay on deck? Guaranteed (without rains)?

Thanks
 

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