Day 1: After boarding Tiaré in Labuan Bajo, you will enjoy a tour of the boat and settle in with breakfast on the boat. Sailing to Sabolan Kecil, you will have an afternoon dive before moving on to Sebayur Island for a night dive at the mini wall.

Day 2-6: We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive, if possible. When crossing, only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.

You will dive into some challenging sites off Gili Lawa Laut. Crystal Rock (named for the rock jutting out from crystal blue water) and Castle Rock both boast a wide variety of very healthy corals and an impressive array of marine life.

Cauldron (sometimes called Shotgun) and Gili Lawa Laut Lighthouse are two of the other thrilling dives in this area and can be dived in the evening or at night.

Here, you might see crocodile fish, lionfish, sometimes eagle rays and reef sharks, and even manta rays.

You’ll be diving off Komodo Island where currents can be quite strong.

Dives must be timed in accordance with tides and weather conditions so there are a number of dive sites you may visit. Takat Makassar Reef, Batu Bolong, and Tatawa Kecil are all stunning dives with soft and hard corals.

You’ll have the chance to see white and blacktip reef sharks, manta rays, turtles, giant trevally, and snapper in various environments, from shallow reefs to canyons and caves.

Dive at night at the mini wall at Pulau Sebayur where you should Look for leaffish, ghost pipefish, and nudibranchs.

Dive at the stunning Manta Reef (Karang Makassar) and the spectacular Batu Bolong, where you will see an incredible amount of coral and tropical fish. Expect to see nudibranchs, frogfish, and larger marine life like reef sharks and Bumphead parrotfish. Your third dive of the day will be a night dive in Padar.

Water temperatures at these sites can drop to around 20°c, so be prepared for the possibility of chillier dives.

Dive off Nusa Kode Island, where you’ll see some of the most incredible marine creatures in the archipelago. And dive more to other spectacular dive sites.

Day 7: 2 dives in the morning depending on guest flight schedules. After so many amazing dives, it’s time to meet the magnificent Komodo dragons on their own turf. Tour the island before heading back to the boat and sailing overnight to Labuan Bajo.

Day 8: Unfortunately, our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Marine Life: Bumphead parrotfish, bamboo sharks, marble rays, nudibranchs, dusky sharks, jawfish, bubble coral shrimps, leaf fish, porcelain crabs, pygmy seahorses, schools of barracudas, trevally, and mackerel, white tips, black tips, grey reef sharks, turtles, octopus, frogfish, manta rays, dugong, banded pipefishes, mandarin fishes, Wonderpus, Indian Walkman.

Check-in time is at 12 pm for all destinations. But due to limited flight to certain embarkation points, if you arrive early in the morning starting at 6 am, our crew will pick you up directly and transfer you to the boat. In a normal condition, the boat is ready to depart by 2 pm as the clearance process is done prior to the guest’s arrival. However, this may depend on the Harbor Master. A delay in departure may occur in unforeseen circumstances due to Harbor Master’s decision.

Check-out time is at 9 am. Please check with us before you book your domestic flight that departs before 9 am.

All certifications are welcome on board. We have 3-4 dive guides on each trip and we divide the diving based on guests' diving experience so everyone can enjoy their time underwater whether you are newbies or experienced divers with thousands of dives under your belt.

The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24hours before flying after the last dive.

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics, and are at the Captain’s discretion.