Komodo’s Underwater Wonders ADELAAR runs regular fixed departure cruises from Bali to Komodo and back all year round. Divers from around the globe join our signature 11 day 10 night intimate trips, to experience the spectacular dive sites in and around Komodo National Park. Whether a novice or seasoned diver, our guides will take you to explore these renowned world class dive sites. Between dives, relax and soak up the stunning imagery of wild Indonesia. Our journey begins in Bali, and as we set sail along the string of sleepy islands through to Komodo, you’ll notice life is so much better at sea. All this is done in comfort & style aboard our luxurious Komodo Liveaboard. Our schooner comfortably accommodates up to eight guests, in four Day 3 Wednesday exquisite cabins. We are up early today for a glimpse of the sunrise as we arrive early at Gili Trip itinerary Lawa Laut, in the northern area of Komodo National Park. The park is Day 1 Monday sandy bottom with many coral located in the region known as Our meeting point will be at the outcroppings offers plenty of Wallacea, denoting the overlapping of wooden jetty in front of the Dolphin interesting things to see. Satonda is an Australian and Asian biogeographical Lodge in Serangan Harbor at 8:00AM, old volcanic island, with a salt water areas. This overlapping ensures an where the crew will be waiting to lake that fills the crater. The local interesting mix of bird species. There is transport you to the Adelaar. Once Ranger tells of how a huge tsunami a splendid assortment of dive sites just onboard, there will be a ‘ships briefing’ outside this picturesque bay. Typically to acquaint you with shipboard living in the north we have larger schools of and to discuss safety issues. We set fish, good visibility and some current. off from Serangan Harbor and go Between dives, you may want to take along the coastline of Bali, cruising the opportunity to hike to the top of the overnight to Satonda Island. You can hill, where you will be able to catch a spend the day getting settled into your glimpse of the magnificent panorama stateroom, or just relaxing on deck. We of the entire Komodo Archipelago. We filled the crater after the violent hope for a magnificent sunset over anchor in a quiet bay for the night. eruption of Mount Tambora, on Bali’s majestic Mt Agung. Day 4 Thursday Sumbawa, in 1814. Take time to visit Day 2 Tuesday the caldera, which is a short hike from Dragons wait for no man! We have an Arise at your leisure for coffee on deck the beach. Don’t miss a chance to cast early start today at 7:00AM to meet our while your breakfast is being cooked-to your wish at the wishing trees along park ranger for a guided hike into the -order. Arrival in Satonda will be late the lakes edge! At sunset we depart interior of Komodo Island, where we morning with two dives scheduled and cruise through the night toward the hope for sightings of prehistoric today along a sloping reef. The white Komodo National Park. Komodo dragons. This World Heritage site, the only place on earth that these * Please note that this is a sample itinerary. The actual trip itinerary will vary depending on wind and sea conditions, group preferences and the diving experience level of the group. Our dive instructor, together with the captain, will have the final say on the itinerary. Trip highlights Visit the elusive Komodo dragons Dive at the base of an active volcano Swim with a manta ray or two giant monitor lizards can be found, was recently designated as one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Once back onboard, a scrumptious lunch will be served on deck. Enjoy the beautiful ocean views as we head towards south Komodo. We will make a stop along the coast for diving, then continue on to Lehok Sera for a dusk dive to search for the elusive mandarin fish. We anchor for the night in this quiet and picturesque bay. Weather permitting, dinner will be served sides, the landscape in this remote in a critter book has been sighted here. topside. area, is breathtaking. Our third dive During lunch we journey back up north today will be our first macro dive of the for diving in Padar, where water trip. Between dives, we board the temperatures start to get warmer and dinghy and head towards shore to get visibility gets a bit better. Later in the up close to the resident dragon afternoon we go ashore for a hike population. Weighing up to 350 pounds across the island for a spectacular and with a total length of over 10 feet, view of the sunset, and enjoy a these fearsome hunters can charge sundowner. We overnight here in a swiftly to bring down a variety of prey, quiet bay. There is a possibility for a Day 5 Friday some as big as a water buffalo. After night dive (for those who abstained the sun sets, we prepare for a night from the sundowner!) We leave early morning for Langkoi, dive, and a late dinner. also known as Manta Alley, on Day 7 Sunday Komodo’s south coast. We are on a Day 6 Saturday We leave Padar in the early morning to manta quest today, and we have Mornings and evenings in Nusa Kode enter an area known as ‘current city’ planned two dives here where we hope are a time where you can spot dragons for our diving day. Here there is to see these magnificent animals wandering along the beach foraging for generally better visibility and larger gracefully feeding. This area typically food. Monkeys, deer and hunting sea schools of fish. In the late afternoon, has much cooler temperatures with eagles are also known to make an we make our way north. At Wainilu, nutrient rich waters, and lower visibility. appearance. There are two dives you can go ashore for a short walk up After our dives, we enjoy lunch as the planned for this area, one of which will a small hill for a nice view of Rinca and boat moves to southern Rinca to an be the famous ‘macro temple” of the surrounding islands. We anchor for area known as Nusa Kode. With the Cannibal Rock. Depending on the the night and prepare for a night dive towering cliff walls surrounding all season, almost everything you can find in Wainilu. Day 8 Monday Day 10 Wednesday Day 11 Thursday We've saved the best for last! We We arrive at Moyo Island early this Arrival in Serangan Harbor, Bali will be spend the morning diving around the morning. Our final two dives will be sometime around 9:00AM. After northern most boundary of the Park off along the fringing reef outside the main breakfast, we transfer you to shore. the uninhabited islands of Gili Lawa village. A shore excursion to the Laut and Gili Lawa Darat. In late nearby waterfall, takes you through the afternoon we say goodbye to Komodo local village and past the school. You National Park and start our journey may visit the school where the children back westward. We anchor for the welcome you to their classroom, and night in Banta Island and plan for our some even practice their English. The last night dive of the cruise. Looking walk to the waterfall is down a road westward, towards Sangeang’s active lined with ‘living fences’, passing herds volcano, we typically have some of the of goats and water buffalo. The local best sunsets of the trip! guide can point out cashew and teak trees. Once at the waterfall, those daring enough can grab the rope, swing out over the falls and drop into the pool below! We return to the Adelaar for lunch as we travel back to Bali. Dive the remote islands of Komodo, without Day 9 Tuesday We depart very early morning for the sacrificing luxury or style volcanic island of Sangeang, whose most recent eruption was in 2014. As we approach, you can see lava steaming as it flows from the crater edge towards the sea. The black sandy bottom makes for spectacular diving. In places, gaseous sulfur bubbles up from the ground, creating an underwater jacuzzi! At the end of our diving day, we put up all the sails as we head further west towards Bali. We will travel through the night. Route Map Java Bali Mataram Bima Ruteng Denpasar East Nusa Lombok West Nusa Komodo Tenggara Tenggara Sumba Flight arrival and departure times into and out of Bali Our scheduled 11 day trips leave from Serangan Harbor, Don’t forget to bring... Bali at 8:00AM on Monday. Please schedule your flights to arrive in Bali at least one day before your trip. Soft duffle type luggage for easy storage If you are booking onward travel and wish to depart the Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat same day you disembark from the ADELAAR, the earliest Swimsuits, T-shirts & shorts recommended time for your flight would be after 4:00PM. Beach walkers & walking shoes We make every effort to arrive in Bali between 9:00AM and noon, but we cannot guarantee an exact arrival time, as it Insect repellent for going ashore depends on the sea conditions. Spending money for bar, crew tip & park fees Waterproof bags for your camera & phones Services Deck and cabin towels are provided Diving guests should bring Laundry service is available at nominal charge Dive Certification & Logbook Water Temperature, Visibility & Currents DAN or AquaMed Dive Insurance is mandatory Water temperatures can change from tropical warm 84°F / A recent “fit to dive” physician statement is required 29°C to a cool 74°F / 21°C.