Minimum Certification & Logged Dives Required for Komodo (2027)
PADI or SSI Open Water is the technical minimum to dive anywhere in Komodo National Park, but it isn't the practical minimum.…
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Marine Conservation & Citizen Science Onboard
Marine conservation on a Komodo liveaboard means diving inside a working marine protected area — reduced-plastic operations onboard, dive guides trained to…
Land Excursions You Can Add to Your Komodo Liveaboard
Yes — Rangko Cave and Cunca Wulang can both be added to a komodo island liveaboard trip, but not as stops on…
Labuan Bajo Airport to Boat: Your First 24 Hours
Landing at Komodo Airport (LBJ) does not put you on a boat within the hour — expect a 15–20 minute transfer into…
Komodo vs Raja Ampat: A Diver’s Comparison
Komodo and Raja Ampat are Indonesia's two flagship liveaboard diving regions, but they reward different skill sets. Komodo is current-driven — thermoclines,…
Kalong Island at Dusk: The Bat Colony Flight
Kalong Island, a small mangrove islet near Rinca, hosts one of Komodo National Park's largest flying fox colonies — tens of thousands…
Careers: Join Our Crew — Komodo Liveaboard
Komodo Island Liveaboard hires captains, dive guides, chefs, and hospitality crew directly from Flores communities, prioritizing BNSP, PADI, SSI, and STCW-certified locals.…
Is Wae Rebo Worth Adding to Your Komodo Liveaboard Trip?
Wae Rebo is not part of Komodo National Park — it's a Manggarai mountain village roughly 3–4 hours inland from Labuan Bajo,…
Is Nitrox Available on Komodo Liveaboards? (2027 Guide)
Yes — nitrox (EANx) is available on most Komodo liveaboards, including boats operating in the Komodo Luxury network, but almost always as…
What’s Included vs Not Included: The Full Checklist
A Komodo liveaboard price typically covers cabin accommodation, three onboard meals daily, drinking water, a certified dive or snorkel guide, boat transport…