Route Description - Komodo & Whale Sharks
Experience the unparalleled beauty of Komodo National Park with Adelaar, the premier Komodo luxury liveaboard. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, this breathtaking destination offers not only encounters with the famous Komodo dragons but also a dive into an extraordinary underwater world. Set sail with Adelaar to explore the park’s dramatic landscapes and vibrant marine life.
Day 1 – Labuan Bajo (1 Dive)
Guests arrive in Labuan Bajo by flight or ferry and are greeted by Adelaar’s staff for transfer to the harbor. After boarding, the journey begins toward Sebayur for a check dive. The evening is spent anchored at Kalong, where fruit bats fill the sunset skies as they fly to the mainland.
Day 2 – Komodo National Park: Dragon Walk (3 Dives)
At sunrise, guests go ashore on Rinca Island for a ranger-guided trek to see Komodo dragons and other wildlife. The day continues with vibrant dives in the central park, showcasing colorful reefs and abundant marine life.
Day 3 – Komodo National Park (4 Dives)
The northern Gili Lawa islands offer some of Komodo’s signature sites, with thrilling seamounts and drift dives. A sunset viewpoint hike crowns the day with sweeping park views.
Day 4 – Sangeang (3 Dives)
Arriving at Sangeang Volcano, guests dive among black sandy slopes where sulfur bubbles rise like an underwater jacuzzi. The site teems with critters and vivid reefs. Overnight, Adelaar sails toward Moyo Island.
Day 5 – Moyo (2 Dives + Waterfall Walk)
Moyo’s fringing reefs and seamounts offer warm, clear waters full of fish. A shore excursion leads through a village to a waterfall, where adventurous guests can swing into the pool below. The evening continues into Teluk Saleh, home to whale sharks.
Day 6 – Saleh Bay (Bagans, 1 Dive)
An early start takes guests to Bagans (local fishing platforms) to encounter whale sharks. After the final dive and breakfast, disembarkation follows at Badas/Sumbawa Besar.
Note: Itinerary may vary due to weather and sea conditions.