27 juil. – 7 août 2027

Day 1: LABUAN BAJO (2 dives)

Guests are welcomed aboard in the morning in Labuan Bajo. Following safety briefing and cabin orientation, MARI departs toward Central Komodo. Afternoon Dives: Sebayur Kecil - Gently sloping reef with excellent hard coral coverage. White tip reef sharks, green turtles, sweetlips and schooling fusiliers. Pengah Kecil - Lively reef slope in moderate current; reef sharks and dense fish schools.

Days 2: CENTRAL KOMODO (4 dives)

Batu Bolong - Coral-covered pinnacle rising from deep water. Anthias clouds, napoleon wrasse, grey reef sharks and giant trevallies dominate the slopes. Tatawa Besar - Elegant drift dive over pristine coral gardens. Tatawa Kecil - Vibrant reef with colorful soft corals and schooling fish; ideal for extended bottom time. Siaba Besar - Sheltered and unhurried. Green and hawksbill turtles rest on coral bommies while frogfish, seahorses and nudibranchs reward patient macro searching across the sandy bottom.

Day 3: NORTH KOMODO (3 to 4 dives)

High-voltage diving. Castle Rock -- Grey reef sharks, tuna, giant trevallies and barracuda schools in numbers thick enough to block the light. Crystal Rock -- Cleaning stations and exceptional visibility. The Cauldron (Shotgun) -- Exhilarating channel drift; occasional manta sightings. Gili Lawa Laut -- Current-fed pinnacle with strong fish density; reef sharks and schooling pelagics in the blue.

Day 4: CENTRAL KOMODO (2 to 3 dives + Komodo dragon trek + beach visit)

A return through Central Komodo, with two of its most iconic above-water experiences. Morning: Komodo Dragon Trek - ranger-guided walk across dry savannah terrain in search of Varanus komodoensis, the world's largest lizard. Pink Beach (Pantai Merah) - Hard coral slopes with reef sharks and anthias clouds. Opportunity for beach visit between dives. Makassar Reef (Manta Point) - Sandy feeding lanes where mantas glide above divers on incoming tides. Siaba Kecil (Mandarin Point) - Calm reef; structured dusk dive for mandarin fish courtship behavior.

Day 5: SOUTH KOMODO -- NUSA KODE (3 day dives + 1 night dive)

We cruise into cooler, plankton-rich southern waters. Manta Alley - Reliable manta aggregation site. Oceanic manta rays circle cleaning stations in surge-swept channels. Cannibal Rock - Legendary macro site. Rhinopias, pygmy seahorses, frogfish and flamboyant cuttlefish. Yellow Wall of Texas - Vertical wall draped in yellow soft corals and sea apples. Night dive in Horseshoe Bay reveals Spanish dancers, decorator crabs and torpedo rays.

Day 6: CENTRAL KOMODO (2 to 3 dives + Padar Island hike)

Returning north through Central Komodo. Pengah Besar - Stronger current site with reef sharks and pelagic movement along the reef edge. Sebayur Kecil - Balanced coral reef dive with turtles, sweetlips and schooling fusiliers. Pengah Kecil - Lively reef slope with reef sharks and dense schooling fish. Padar Island hike at sunrise or sunset, at the Cruise Director's discretion. One of Indonesia's most photographed panoramas - three crescent bays in different shades of sand, ringed by dry volcanic ridgelines. A short, steep climb that earns its reward.

Day 7: BANTA ISLAND (3 dives)

Remote and wind-swept, Banta lies between Sangeang and Komodo and benefits from strong tidal exchange without always requiring extreme exposure. Its reefs are healthy, vibrant, and often visited by pelagics when conditions align. GPS Point - A gently sloping reef transitioning into deeper contour. Grey reef sharks patrol the outer edge, turtles cruise over hard coral terraces, and large schools of fusiliers and snappers gather mid-water. Star Wars - Named for its dramatic topography, this site features ridges, gullies and bommies rising from depth. Current lines attract giant trevallies and occasional eagle rays. Tondok Rasa (East Banta Reef) - A more protected coral slope. Dense anthias clouds hover over branching coral formations, while sweetlips and reef fish schools move across the reef face.

Day 8: SANGEANG VOLCANO (3 day dives)

An active volcano dominates the skyline. Bubble Reef - Volcanic vents release shimmering streams of bubbles across black sand slopes. Nudibranchs, frogfish, mimic octopus. Hot Rocks - Soft corals and anthias contrasting against dark substrate. Bonto - Rare macro life including rhinopias and blue-ring octopus.

Day 9: SATONDA ISLAND (2 day dives + 1 night dive + crater lake)

A dormant volcanic island with a hypersaline crater lake at its centre and a flying fox colony that lifts from the forest canopy at dusk in a single wave -- one of the quieter dramatic moments on any Indonesian liveaboard crossing. West Wall - Dense soft-coral wall with chromis clouds, reef fish schools and occasional reef mantas on the southern face. South Reef - Hard coral gardens at a reliable manta cleaning station. Topside: short hike to the crater rim overlooking the hypersaline lake. Night Dive - Satonda's reef transforms after dark. Clown frogfish, arrow crabs and banded boxer shrimp populate the bottom in conditions ideal for macro photographers.

Days 10: TELUK SALEH (2 whale shark sessions)

Early morning arrival in Teluk Saleh. Working closely with local fishermen, we search for the resident whale sharks that gather beneath traditional bagan platforms. Encounters alternate between snorkeling and diving depending on preferences. A defining highlight of the expedition. Afternoon navigation toward Moyo Island.

Day 11: MOYO ISLAND (2 morning dives + waterfall visit)

Angel Reef - Healthy coral slopes with turtles and reef sharks. Tanjung Pasir - Coral bommies and macro life. Between dives, guests visit Mata Jitu Waterfall, accessible by tender and short jungle walk. Equipment is rinsed and stowed following the second dive, respecting recommended no-fly intervals. Overnight navigation toward Badas.

Day 12: BADAS, SUMBAWA BESAR

Disembarkation after breakfast at Badas harbour, the gateway to Sumbawa Besar.

Please note that the above itinerary is provided as a sample outline only. It is intended to illustrate the type of experience and dive sites typically explored during this expedition. Actual routing, dive selection, and daily activities may vary from cruise to cruise. The Captain and Cruise Director will adapt the itinerary at their discretion in response to weather and sea conditions, tides and currents, regulatory requirements, national park directives, local community considerations, and - above all - to ensure the safety, comfort, and optimal experience of our guests.