Komodo Sailing Trip, Exploring Remarkable Dive Spots

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Komodo sailing trip is one of the most favorite tourist options, especially for lovers of snorkeling and diving. Your activities will certainly be a lot on the ship. Komodo boat trip operators usually have equipped with cabin sharing and private, bar, dining room, deck for sunbathing, bathroom, air conditioner or non. You can adjust the ship’s facilities to your Komodo liveaboard budget. 

Komodo Sailing Trip, Meet The Komodo

Komodo Sailing Trip, Meet The Komodo

One of the land activities that you will do while on a Komodo boat trip is to visit the island of Komodo. Komodo Island is the habitat of the Komodo dragon, a rare animal that is almost extinct. To see Komodo dragons you have to pay an entry fee and trekking will be accompanied by a ranger. You can choose fast, medium, or long-distance trekking. You can adjust the type of trekking to the time you are on the island of Komodo. If possible, you can do long trekking.

Visiting Rinca Island

Visiting Rinca Island

Rinca Island is one of the largest islands in the Komodo National Park and is also a habitat for the endangered Komodo dragon. The geographical condition of this island is different from the island of Komodo, where you will find a beautiful savanna that is perfect for your photo background. You can reach Rinca Island in 2 hours from Labuan Bajo. You will be immersed in the stunning natural panorama and see the Komodo dragons up close. Take pictures with the Komodo dragon up close after following the directions from the ranger.

Important things you should know when visiting the islands of Komodo and Rinca

  • Follow the ranger’s guide and instructions
  • Walk behind the ranger
  • Don’t make sudden movements
  • Do not run
  • Don’t wave anything that can make the dragons approach you
  • Avoid visiting during menstruation because Komodo dragons can smell blood from a distance of 5km
  • It’s best not to visit Komodo National Park during the rainy season because the climbing route is slippery

Komodo island diving 

Diving activities are mandatory if you do the Komodo sailing trip. For diving lovers, dive spots in Komodo are familiar. Each dive spot offers a unique and spectacular panorama. Manta point is a diving icon and a dream spot for domestic and foreign divers.

Komodo island diving - padar island

Batu Bolong

Batu Bolong is the best dive spot in the world and must be included in your dive spot list. You will be presented with beautiful views of thousands of fish with different types. Rows of beautiful coral reefs are able to fascinate divers. This one dive spot is not only for professional divers, but allows beginner divers to dive here, provided that they are accompanied by professional divers. The current in Batu Bolong is very strong and fluctuating, so always obey your guide’s instructions.

Tatawa Kecil

Tatawa Kecil is located in the north of Komodo Island, offering the charm of coral reefs that are pristine and undamaged. This spot should be included in your liveaboard Komodo diving trip list. This dive spot is very popular with professional divers because of its beautiful scenery.

German Flag

The German flag is one of the many diving spots offered by Komodo boat trip operators. The location is south of Komodo and is difficult to reach during the dry season due to bad sea conditions. The German flag spot is the perfect spot to see mantas either from sea level or when you are diving.


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